Sedona News – Ring in the 31st Anniversary Season of the Sedona International Film Festival early this year in a special evening featuring big band music, dancing, food and fun! The occasion is the “A Big Band Ball” Gala Event on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Enchantment Resort, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
The evening will feature spectacular big band music and dancing by The Swingtips, along with a live auction, raffle, a decadent dinner and much more! Come join in the fun and festivities and celebrate 31 years of our signature film festival event.
Kick off the evening reception with “A Taste of the Verde Valley” featuring fine wines from local vineyards. The tasting will be a prelude to a sumptuous three-course seasonal dinner prepared by Enchantment Resort.
The evening’s entertainment will feature The Swingtips. Everyone who has ever seen The Swingtips perform knows how much fun it is to be a part of the band’s live, interactive shows. Since 1996, audiences of all ages have found themselves laughing, singing, dancing, and even performing on stage with the band in the tradition of Vaudeville’s golden age of variety entertainment with a modern twist.
The Swingtips have influenced audiences for the past three decades in respected venues across the U.S., which include: the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV; regular featured act at Disney World in Orlando, FL for four years; featured at the 60th anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY; featured by Major League Baseball teams — AZ Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, the NY Mets at Shea Stadium — and featured at the historic 2001 World Series.
Having released five albums, The Swingtips have been included on numerous national and international recordings/CD compilations alongside legendary artists: Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, Louie Prima, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Paul Simon, Garrison Keeler, Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. These swingin’ cats have performed over the years with such greats as Michael Bublé, Bobby Vinton, Wayne Newton, Glenn Miller and others. Their music will keep you tapping your feet and dancing all night long!
Experience big band festivities, renowned international performers and celebrate 31 years of the Sedona International Film Festival in the unmatched ambiance of the Enchantment Resort!
In the spirit of the evening, “A Big Band Ball” is a sparkling and dazzling gala — evening attire is encouraged!
The event begins at 5 p.m. with the wine tasting reception. Dinner and the evening’s festivities will follow.
Space is limited for this very special event on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Tickets for “A Big Band Ball” are $175 per person, or $165 for Film Festival members. Tables of 10 are available.
Call the Sedona International Film Festival at 928-282-1177 for tickets and more information. You may also visit www.SedonaFilmFestival.org .