Big Band jazz, roses and more for Mother’s Day at Palatine’s Durty Nellie’s
Big Band jazz and a rose for the first 25 moms are in store for Mother’s Day, May 12, at Durty Nellie's Gastropub and Entertainment Hub, 180 N. Smith St., in Palatine.
The McHenry Community High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ryan Cabildo, will perform at 6 p.m., followed by the Jazz Consortium Big Band, led by Roy Vombrack, at 6:30 p.m.
Seating is limited, so reservations are encourage. Call (847) 358-9150 or visit durtynellies.com.
The performance is for all ages, with a $10 cash cover, or $5 for ages 17 and younger with student ID. Food service is available throughout the evening, so moms can take in the Big Band sounds with menu selections from Durty Nellie's newest menu.
Although the Jazz Consortium Big Band has been featured in concerts and venues throughout the Chicago area, including the prestigious Jazz Showcase and FitzGerald's nightclubs, Nellie's has remained its monthly home base the second Sunday each month for 13 years. The 17-member group's performances are always open to all ages, and feature Big Band sounds from the Swing era to modern-day Big Band selections.
The Jazz Consortium Big Band's upcoming schedule can be found at jcbigband.com.