Tag Archives: Big Bands

A Visit With Guy Lombardo At CPAA

Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by Paul

In the ’20s, bandleader Guy Lombardo soared to prominence with a distinctive sound that blended lively Jazz with soothing dance music. The signature sound that made the Lombardo Orchestra one of the most listened to, talked about, and imitated bands … Continue reading →

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That’s Italian At The Cerritos Performing Arts Center

Posted on Sunday, November 8, 2009 by Paul

Take fun, comedy, and music.  Mix them all up and you have … That’s Italian!  The Big Band musical extravaganza whips up a winning recipe of humor and camaraderie, served by Sinatra-era entertainers, including singer Julius LaRosa, Dean Martin’s singer-actress … Continue reading →

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Race To The Seniors Prom

Posted on Sunday, November 1, 2009 by Paul

Two longtime stars of the popular daytime soap, “The Young and the Restless,” will be featured at this year’s South County Senior Services’ annual Seniors’ Prom on Nov. 1 at the Irvine Marriott. The prom is set for 5 to … Continue reading →

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From OC To LAX For A Nightlighter’s Dance

Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 by Paul

We left Spamalot around 5:30 and headed for home to change into our formal attire as we are going to another dance club called the Nightlighter’s.  2009 marks the 63rd year of  The Nightlighters. The club was formed in the … Continue reading →

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Dancing At The Phoenix Club

Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 by Paul

Thursdays we dance at the Phoenix Club and our dogs sit home and watch old movies!

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Les Brown At Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by Paul

Les Brown’s Band of Renown, led by Les Brown Jr., plays the swinging hits of the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, including songs by Glenn Miller, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin. Singer-actress-songwriter Jan Daley performs with the band in a … Continue reading →

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Italian Night At The Elks

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 by Paul

The gang got together for a ticketed-event dinner dance with live music at the Italian Night at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge. We ate family style and danced until 11:00… Of course, we were the last table standing! All had … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Tea Dancing

Posted on Sunday, September 6, 2009 by Paul

We went to the Art Deco Tea dance which was great fun.  Three hours of rip roaring 1920’s and 1930’s dancing.  A tea dance, or thé dansant (French: literally dancing tea) is an afternoon or early-evening dance. The function evolved … Continue reading →

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Mariarchi Music Anyone?

Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 by Paul

At the Balboa Bay Club you know!  Yes, thats Vicky and Del and us listening to the music while dining at the Balboa Bay Club! Mariachi is a type of musical group, originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Usually a mariachi … Continue reading →

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The Starlighters Dance Club Summer Casual

Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 by Paul

We are off to dance the night away with our dance club. We went to the Orange County Mining Company for this event.  Please join us for the fun! We are the Secretary of the Club and therefore get to … Continue reading →

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