Hey all you music lovers out there, here is an exciting event for ya'll. [Emoticon not found]

Tad Calcara and The New Deal Swing will be playing with The Utah Symphony at Abravanel Hall May 2nd and May 3rd (Friday and Saturday). They will also play on Thursday (May 1st) at Weber State University.

Even more exciting news;[Emoticon not found] The Salt Lake Jitterbugs will be performing on stage with these two groups! Come cheer them on!!

Wait, it gets even better!![Emoticon not found] When you purchase your tickets online, or at the door, if you tell them you are a member of Swing Utah, you get a 10% discount!! Here is the official letter I received from the organizers.

The Utah Symphony would like to offer members of Swing Utah 10% off non-student tickets to our Big Band concert this weekend featuring Tad Calcara and New Deal Swing. Student tickets are $8 (the 10% discount doesn’t apply). The concert is Friday May 2 and Saturday May 3 at 8pm at Abravanel Hall: 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Call 801.533.NOTE (6683) or visit http://www.arttix.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=1425. Use promo code “swing” either online or via the phone to get the 10% discount. To purchase $8 student tickets just call 801.533.NOTE (6683) or 801.355.ARTS (2787). Attached is an ad with more info. Please notify your members!

They do encourage dancing in the isles. That may be a little tricky to do, but hey, that never stopped Lindy Hoppers in the past!!

See ya there! [Emoticon not found]