posted August 20, 2008
The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership will present Swingfest on Saturday, Aug. 30, in Coolidge Park.
Beginning at 5 p.m., Swingfest will feature free swing dance lessons and three performances by some of Chattanooga's largest swing orchestras. Everyone is invited to bring a blanket and enjoy the cross section of traditional and contemporary arrangements of jazz and swing, including the popular music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller.
A wooden dance floor will be set up in front of the stage to encourage every generation of attendee to demonstrate their love of swing dancing. Free 20-minute swing dance lessons will be held at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
The music will begin at 5:30 p.m., with Uptown Big Band directed by Jim Ransom. Swingtime Orchestra directed by Ralph Miller will perform at 7:05 p.m., followed by Sweet Georgia Sound led by Mike LaRoche at 8:30 p.m. These bands consist of local professional musicians, music teachers and band directors, and feature well-known performers. The concert will conclude at approximately 9:45 p.m.
A select number of food and drink vendors will be on site for the convenience and comfort of attendees. Merchants on River Street will also be open for business. Parking at Coolidge Park is limited, so attendees are encouraged to park at Renaissance Park off Manufacturers Road or at Ross's Landing and enjoy a ride on the Fat Cat Ferry to Coolidge Park.
Sponsored by BB&T, Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Company, WTCI and Sunny 92.3, Swingfest is produced by the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in downtown Chattanooga. For more information on this concert, please call 265-0771 or visit www.DowntownChattanooga.org.
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