The Instrumental Music Program at Western Nebraska Community College will host its
annual community dinner and dance, Jump, Jive & Swing, Sunday, May 1 at the Gering
Civic Center.
Jump, Jive & Swing has been an annual event since 2009 after Dr. Nathaniel Johnson
Instrumental Music Director at WNCC, received numerous requests for a community dance.
There will be a cash bar and dancing throughout the evening. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
for cocktails with music provided by the WNCC Jazz Combo under the direction of WNCC
saxophone instructor Austin Sailors.
Dinner and the show will begin at 6 p.m. featuring the sounds of the Monumental Rock
Combo and the Fire in the Pan Swingers under the direction of Johnson. The evening
will conclude with a dance accompanied by the Fire in the Pan Swingers.
Tickets are $20, and can be purchased in the WNCC Business Office or by calling 308.635.6020
during normal business hours. Seating is reserved and tickets are available through
April 29.
For more information, contact Dr. Johnson at johnsonn@wncc.edu or 308.635.6046.