Velvetones to play Sunday

WEEKEND NIGHT DANCES

The Velvetones Ballroom DanceOrchestra,LeisureWorld’s own professional big band, plays swing and jazz standards on Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse4.Underthedirection of Jeff Plum, the band performs musicfordreaminganddancing, a combination of reeds, brass and rhythm that defined popular American music for more than three decades and still pervades the public consciousness.

They authentically re-create the style, musicality and essence of a bygone era, peppering their repertoire with contemporary pop hits to appeal to a broader audience. Whether it be a wellknown standard, contemporary jazz showcase, sentimental vocal ballad or a hard-swinging brass feature, the Velvetones provides a complete package of musical entertainment.

The Velvetones perform on the first and third Sundays of the month.

Masks are no longer required insidetheclubhouseregardlessof vaccinationstatusbutarestrongly recommended. There is no table savingallowed,buteveryonemay bring their own snacks. The GRF asks everyone to sign in, either as a resident or guest.

Attendees must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m. to allow adequate time for the custodian to tear down the setup and arrange the room for the following day. No announcements are permitted from the stage, except by the bands. Clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodians, according to the instructions they have been given.