Outdoor Musical Concert -- "Fr. Alphonse Stephenson and His 1940s Big Band" (Long Branch, NJ)

Contact: Fr. John Butler
Cost: None
Phone Number: 7322228080
Email: jbutler@dioceseoftrenton.org
Comments/Details: St. Michael's Church will be hosting Fr. Alphonse Stephenson and His 1940s Big Band for an evening of delightful outdoor summer music on Sunday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m. on the church’s front lawn. All are invited and welcome. This concert will be free-of-charge and open to the public. Concert-goers are invited to bring a picnic-style meal, lawn chairs, beach blankets, etc.; AND ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend the 4:00 p.m. Mass preceding the concert or the 7:00 p.m. Mass following the concert. The program will include many familiar favorites by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and others; an “Americana Medley" of musical pieces; and a patriotic musical salute to our U.S. Armed Forces. The concert will also feature special guest soloist Gabrielle Stravelli, whom The New York Times has recently described as “Ella Fitzgerald in her prime.” Bottled water and ice cream snacks will be available for purchase prior to the concert and during the intermission.