On Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm, the Marion Art Center will feature the Dixie Diehards Jazz Band. Located at the corner of Main Street and 80 Pleasant Street in Marion, the MAC Theatre will be transformed into a speakeasy of the 20s. As a special addition of fun, the audience is invited to come dressed in period attire, including the infamous flapper dress. Remember, the 1920s was at the height of prohibition; therefore, when you make your reservation, you will obtain a password for entry into the club!
The always popular Dixie Diehards will be performing the music that defined the Age of Jazz – certainly a landmark period in U.S. history. This period exhibited a unique cultural edge, especially when motion pictures, recording devices and new forms of entertainment emerged. Jazz music blossomed along with the emergence of “dance clubs” across the nation. Dance music came to dominate all forms of the popular music of the day. And, of course the “flapper” redefined modern womanhood.
The Marion Art Center Theatre will be transformed into a typical dance club of the 20s, featuring cabaret seating and BYO refreshments. The Dixie Diehards will perform as many of the hit tunes of this era as time will allow. In addition to the iconic dance tunes (i.e., “Charleston,” “Varsity Drag,” “Ballin’ The Jack,” and “Black Bottom”), audiences will enjoy a program that includes sing-a-longs, hot jazz numbers like “Tiger Rag,” “That’s A Plenty,” etc. and an assortment of well-known dance numbers.
Reservations are highly recommended as this show is a sure sell out. The theatre has limited seating especially with cabaret tables which may be reserved for a minimum party of four.
Call 508-748-1266 for reservations or send an email to marionartcenter@verizon.net.