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Recommended for 18+ in the Civic Auditorium. The Allen Public Library presents the annual Veterans Day program, offering an evening of inspiring stories and entertaining music.The concert will feature the Allen Community Jazz Band performing a variety of musical selections, including "Frank Granata’s Blues," with Charlie Lemmo on trumpet and Dan Kinchen on bass; the theme from M.A.S.H. with Stephanie Waterman on trumpet and John Roberts on alto saxophone; a presentation of Buddy Rich’s "Big Swing Face" with Jim Wilson on tenor saxophone, Stephanie Waterman on trumpet, and Steve Luke on drums; and an arrangement of Armed Services Medley, highlighting the songs of each branch of service. Veterans will be honored and asked to stand during their branch’s song.
Other guests include VFW Post 2195, the Bernardo de Gálvez chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Allen Quilters Guild, and special guest speaker Paul G. McCaghren, a decorated Dallas Police Officer from 1953 to 1974. He rose to rank of Assistant Chief of Police before founding and leading his own investigative firm. McCaghren served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning a Purple Heart for valor at the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.
The auditorium doors will open at 7 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. This concert is free. No ticket or registration is required.
Can't be there in person? The program will be streamed live on ACTV. Find viewing options online at ACTV.org or YouTube.com/AllenCityTV. Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.
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300 North Allen Drive, Allen, TX, United States, Texas 75013
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