Put on your dancing shoes and twirl the night away Aug. 15

The Anderson Arts Center is moving forward with a rescheduled Memorial Day dance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, to celebrate women in the military in honor of this year's 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Held in the Kemper Center's Simmons Auditorium at 6501 3rd Avenue in Kenosha, the dance features live music from the Southport Sound, a dessert buffet, and cash bar. Women in the military attending will be asked to stand to be honored and the dancing will open up with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.

To ensure the safety of all guests, the capacity of the dance will be limited, staff and volunteers will be wearing masks, tables will be set six-feet apart, desserts will be packaged, hand sanitizing stations will be available, and cashless transactions will be encouraged.

Tickets are on sale now and are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Military tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kempercenter.com or by calling (262) 653-0481.

The Southport Sound is an 11-piece big band from Kenosha led by trumpeter John Sorensen and features vocalist Naomi Marie. Other members of the ensemble include Terry Peterson on guitar; Paul Griffin on drums; Ben Holt on bass; Sara Frichen, Lyn Lewandowski and Mike Mich on saxophone; Eric Weiss on trumpet; and Shannon and Adam McLimans on trombone.

Funds raised during the concert series support and sustain the Anderson Arts Center and the Kemper Center and help to promote the arts and art education in the community. For more information, visit www.kempercenter.com or call (262) 653-0481.