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Princeton High School jazz band to host Swing Dance on Feb. 16

Classic swing music by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more will be performed

The Princeton High School jazz band will host a Swing Dance on Friday, Feb. 16 held at the Princeton Moose Lodge. The PHS jazz band invites you to come enjoy the sounds of classic swing music by the greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more.

The Princeton High School jazz band will host a Swing Dance on Friday, Feb. 16, at the Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave.

The PHS jazz band invites the public to enjoy the sounds of classic swing music by the greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more. There will be swing dance lessons led by Jane and Rodney Schomas followed by two sets of music, and desserts and refreshments will be served.

This event is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to the PHS band. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with dance lessons at 7 p.m. and music beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Princeton High School jazz band will host a Swing Dance held at the Princeton Moose Lodge (1339 N Euclid Ave) on Friday, Feb. 16.
Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County and IL Valley Sports. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL