Chase away the winter blues by tapping your feet and clapping your hands during the special performance, Swing Fever happening on Feb. 10 at the Alix Goolden Hall in Victoria.

This musical event will feature the 80 outstanding voices of the Starlight Pops Choir singing hits of the swing era from Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong to Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra.

This is the first large-scale fundraiser put on by  Queen City Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern star. B次元官网网址淲e have never done anything at this scale,B次元官网网址� said organizer Willie Taylor. B次元官网网址淔ive years ago we had a concert at the cathedral which was very successful and fun. This one is much bigger though. With capacity for 800 we can seat a lot more, and there are a lot more expenses involved and a lot more people involved.B次元官网网址� But the group is banking on a love of swing music to bring in the crowds.

The Swing Dance Association of Victoria will put the excitement on stage with a fun and upbeat swing dance presentation and guest performer Dave Flello. An accomplished jazz musician and Reynolds High School band teacher, Flello will swing into action with his exceptional trumpeting skills.

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The entertainment includes a silent auction which features a Robert Bateman print, luxurious hotel stays, restaurant meals and other exciting offerings. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 going to be really good show. Fun for all ages,B次元官网网址� said Taylor.

Proceeds from the show benefit the B.C. Cancer Foundation, the fundraising partner of the B.C. Cancer Agency.

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B次元官网网址淲e are thrilled to be a part of such an exciting musical event and are happy to support the B.C. Cancer Foundation with proceeds from this toe tapping community event benefiting cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency right here in Victoria,B次元官网网址� said Taylor.

Tickets are $25 and available at McPherson box office at 250-386-6121 or go to rmts.bc.ca.