Friday, February 3, 2012

Glenn miller

  • The internationally famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform Feb. 2 at the National Naval Aviation Museum. The orchestra, formed in 1956, brings its signature big-band jazz and swing sound for a live concert at 7 p.m.
  • (Pensacola News Journal)
  • Glenn Millers widow, Helen, died in 1966. Herb Miller, Glenn Millers brother, led his own band in the United States and England until the late 1980s. Herbs son, John continues the tradition leading a band playing mainly Glenn Miller style music.
  • (Worldnews.com)
  • Legendary jazz musician Glenn Miller vanished while flying across the English Channel Dec. 15, 1944, on his way to entertain U.S. troops in France. His music, however, is alive and well, drawing in new generations of fans.
  • (Morning Sun)
  • It was 90 degrees in Boulder on July 20, 1953, according to historical weather data. The Hollywood stars in town for filming The Glenn Miller Story were required to wear wool overcoats.
  • (Daily Camera)
  • The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra swings into Newberry, South Carolina for a big band performance Sunday, January 22, 3:00 p.m.
  • (Examiner)
  • When local dance teachers, Paul and Fae Claydon of Rug-Cutters Lindyhop learned that a fellow dance teacher had been diagnosed with Parkinsons, they immediately wanted to do something to help.
  • (Examiner)
  • Less than a week after 36-year-old Kevin Harpham was arrested for allegedly attempting a racially motivated bombing of a 2011 Martin Luther King Jr.
  • (TPM)
  • The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform aboard Crystal Cruises' Crystal Symphony on its transatlantic sailing March 19 from Miami to Lisbon. The Crystal Serenity's Barcelona-Miami transatlantic sailing Dec. 9 will feature the Artie Shaw Orchestra.
  • (Miami Herald)
  • ASHEVILLE — It's a big weekend for festivals around town, but as Saturday settles in, two of them are already sold out.
  • (Asheville Citizen-Times)
  • More than 200 attended the annual meeting. Citizen honor Altavista jeweler Glenn Miller announced the citizen award for Andrew. He said the requirements include having an interest in the betterment of the community and being a well-rounded person.
  • (Altavista)

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