[Dixielandjazz] Black Swan Schedule

[Black Swan CJB]

Hi DJML participants. I am including a copy of Black Swan Classic Jazz
Band's recently emailed schedule to those interested on the list. We hope to
see you at some of these events. Cheers, Kit

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Happy 2003, jazz fans.

Black Swan's updated performance schedule is included below. Detailed
information is available whenever you need it at www.bscjb.com or by
emailing me at kit at bscjb.com. Most events are appropriate for listeners and
dancers of all ages, gender and IQ. Please support live jazz and join us at
these upcoming events.

2003 public performances include:

February 8:  Portland Hot & Cool Jazz Break at the Gateway ELKs in Portland,
Oregon. Call Charlie Clark at 888-795-7775 for more information.

February 9: First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis, Oregon. Gospel
performance at 10:30 am and Dixieland concert from 2 to 4pm (featuring guest
pianist Jerry Heermans).  Call Collete Schlegel at 541-753-2228 x206 for
additional details.

February 14-16:  Rain or Shine Festival in Aberdeen, Washington. Black Swan
will perform eight sets during the weekend, including gospel and blues
features. Guest pianist once again is Jerry Heermans. More information
available from John Maki at 360-532-7767.

February 20: McMennamin's Kennedy School Mardi Gras from 7 to 10pm in
Portland, Oregon. For additional details call McMennamins at 503-249-3983.

February 26: Heritage Dixieland Dance Series* from 6 to 9pm.

March 2: Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon at Eagles on the Green in
Eugene, Oregon from 1 to 5pm. Call Patti Larsen at 541-726-1618 for the
scoop.

March 7-9: Dixieland Monterey Festival in Monterey, California. Call the
hotline at 831-443-5260 or check out the web site at
www.dixieland-monterey.com.

March 14-16: SouthCoast Clambake in Coos Bay, Oregon. Call Franklin Turner
at 541-396-5373 for a round up of all the action.

March 26: Heritage Dixieland Dance Series* from 6 to 9pm.

April 11-13: Ragtime Rhodie Festival in Long Beach, Washington. This year
we'll be back as a seven-piece as Marilyn will be away touring Europe that
week, so this is your chance to hear all of Alan Phillip's vocals.

May 18: Norris Center concert from 2 to 5 pm in Palos Verdes, California.
Call Martin Rosenzweig at 310-544-0403 for the line on tickets. (Black Swan
will be performing Saturday night, May 17 in Los Angeles as well - stay
tuned).

May 23-26: Sacramento Jazz Jubilee in Sacramento, California. Call the
festival office at 916-372-5277 for ticket and hotel information. Book 'em
early on this one!

May 28: Heritage Dixieland Dance Series* from 6 to 9pm.

May 30-June 1: Spokane Dixieland Festival in Spokane, Washington. Call Dean
Martin at 509-235-4401 to get in the cue.

July 4-6: America's Dixieland Festival in Olympia, Washington. Hope you'll
choose to celebrate Independence Day with us in the Washington State
Capitol. Call Charlotte Dickison at 360-943-9123 to begin the fireworks.

July 30: Heritage Dixieland Dance Series* from 6 to 9pm.

August 29-31: Hot & Cool Festival in Portland, Oregon.  Call Charlie Clark
at 888-795-7775 for more information.

September 17: Heritage Dixieland Dance Series* from 6 to 9pm.

September 20-27: Blithe Experience Cruise of the Inside Passage from Seattle
to Alaska. Call Bill at 800-528-1460 for advance reservations. (Dates and
itinerary still subject to change - stay tuned.)

November 7-9: Diggin' Dixie at the Beach in Ocean Shores, Washington.

November 19: Heritage Dixieland Dance Series* from 6 to 9pm.

December 28:  Portland Dixieland Society at the Milwaukie ELKS Lodge on
McGloughlin Boulevard from 1 to 5pm.

*  The Heritage Dixieland Dance performances are upstairs at the BridgePort
Brewing Company located at 1313 NW Marshall in Portland, Oregon.  There is
no cover charge this year, but attendees are encouraged to make a donation
to help offset the cost of the event. Pizza and drinks are available and
children are welcome.  Call Amy at 503-292-7673 for additional details. This
year we have changed the time to 6 to 9pm and will produce six events: 2/26,
3/26, 5/28, 7/30, 9/17 and 11/19.

Black Swan will be producing and recording three concerts at the Old Church
in Portland, Oregon this year. One will feature Ragtime, another will
feature the music of Hoagy Carmichael, and a third will showcase our jazz
gospel music. We'll let you know more as soon as the dates firm up.

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Kit Johnson
Manager and Two-Bit Tubist