18-piece dance band to perform at Hannibal American Legion on Nov. 16

HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special evening of big band, ballroom and swing with 18-piece Sentimental Journey Dance Band from St. Louis from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion, 3819 Highway MM.

Attire is casual to formal. A cash bar will be available, and guests are encouraged to bring snacks. Tickets are being sold in advance. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $20 for HAC members, and students are free. To buy tickets/RSVP, contact the Hannibal Arts Council at 573-221-6545, stop by 105 S. Main from noon to 5 p.m. weekdays or go online to https://hannibalartscouncil.eventbrite.com.  Tickets will be available at the door for $30.

Come to dance or just come to listen. The Sentimental Journey Dance Band has been performing for more than 30 years.

The roots of the band began with Russ Dieterich forming his first dance band at age 14 and continuing to have a band throughout high school and college. After completing medical school and training in obstetrics and gynecology, Dieterich formed the Sentimental Journey Dance Band while in the Air Force. The band was initially comprised of college students from Central Missouri State University. When Dieterich moved to the St. Louis area, the students were gradually replaced by local musicians, many of whom are school music teachers.

For more information on this and other Hannibal Arts Council programs, call 573-221-6545, stop by 105 S. Main or visit hannibalarts.com.