The United Methodist Men of Cornerstone United Methodist Church at Thomas Crossroads in Newnan announce the upcoming “Heart & Soul” Valentine Social on Friday, Feb. 11, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The event will feature the Live Big Band music of The Peachtree Jazz Edition with vocalist Toni Byrd.
The Christian social is designed as an outreach to the community and to deliver an event that encourages fellowship, provides a heart-healthy function for those who care to dance, and enables adults to enjoy an evening of Valentine fun. Proceeds from the social will go to the Boy Scout program and Cornerstone UMC repair projects.
The Valentine Social is open to the public 17 years of age and older, couples or singles. Those attending may have their portraits taken to commemorate the evening. Childcare will be available at no charge with advanced reservations.
In addition to the musical entertainment, gourmet coffees, teas and heavenly desserts will be provided by Towne Club Peachtree City.
Advanced tickets are $12 ($15 at the door). Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets to the Valentine Social can be purchased in a number of ways:
• From any member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Men;
• In the Cornerstone narthex before or after the Sunday services;
• During the week in the Cornerstone church office Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. .– 5 p.m. or Friday from 7 a.m. – 12 noon;
• From Warren C. Budd Jr. at New York Life Insurance Co., 55 Perry St., Newnan, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 770-251-3630; and
• Peachtree School of Dance, 113 Peachtree Court, Fayetteville, Monday through Friday, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m .– noon, 770-632-1544.
Peachtree Jazz Edition is an 18 piece band with outstanding female vocalist Ms. Toni Byrd. The band plays an extensive repertoire of Big Band music from the ‘30s & ‘40s as well as pop- jazz tunes composed and arranged well into the ‘90s. Original compositions by Bill Greenhaw, one of the band’s trombonists, round out the group’s unique presentations.
Peachtree Jazz Edition’s large repertoire includes many original arrangements recorded by such artists as Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Melissa Manchester and Willie Nelson.
For more information, visit www.peachtreejazzedition.com. Click on “sounds” to hear a sampling of the group’s music.
Cornerstone UMC is at Thomas Crossroads, 2956 Ga. Hwy. 154 in Newnan.Visit www.cornerstoneumc.com for more information or call the church office, 770-304-9397.
