Sisters Bring Big Band Sound to Milwaukee Convent Feb. 13

MILWAUKEE - Jan. 15, 2016 - PRLog -- The music of Guy Lombardo, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Artie Shaw remains deeply cherished by stalwart lovers of the Big Band sound. For 50 years, Dick Strauss and His Many Happy Returns Orchestra have been champions for those who cling to swing, spreading stardust memories wherever they play.

The band will play a special Valentine weekend program titled “Favorites from the Big Band Era” at a concert sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis on Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m. The performance will be presented in St. Joseph Hall at the sisters’ Milwaukee convent, St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee (corner of Greenfield Avenue and 27^th Street).

These renowned Wisconsin musicians have performed at countless corporate events and parish festivals, the Wisconsin State Fair, Summerfest, two Wisconsin governors’ inaugural balls, as well as for President Ronald Reagan’s visit to Milwaukee in 1988. The band was featured on the bandwagon of Milwaukee’s Great Circus Parade for 21 years. They will be appearing at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts later this month.

The February 13 concert at St. Joseph Center will have limited seating, and patrons are strongly encouraged to order their $15 tickets in advance. Checks may be written to:  School Sisters of St. Francis, c/o Donna O’Loughlin; 1501 South Layton Blvd. (27^th St. at Greenfield Ave.); Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215. Contact:  414-385-5272 or doloughlin@sssf.org. Convenient free parking is located at 29^th St. and Orchard Ave. in the sisters’ convenient and well-lit St. Joseph Center lot.

About the School Sisters of St. Francis

The School Sisters of St. Francis are an international community of Catholic sisters who unite with others to build a just and peaceful world. Founded in 1874, they now have sisters, associates, staff, donors and volunteers actively working to address the needs of those who are poor and marginalized by society. Their mission is thriving throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America, India, and Africa. In the U.S., School Sisters live and minister in 15 states, addressing needs in education, holistic wellness and healing, pastoral ministry, spiritual growth, social justice, and the arts. For more information about the School Sisters of St. Francis, please visit www.sssf.org.