Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtime in the Dunsmore Room. Comedy Show A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. Performing across the U.S. and abroad, his career highlights include several appearances on national television and at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City. He has opened for many of the top musical and comedy acts throughout the country, has performed regularly on cruise ships and at casinos, and has performed in concert with some of the biggest names in entertainment. AmericasEverydayComedian.com

Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Western Swing, Gypsy Melodies, Ragtime Piano Blues, Jug Music and 1930′s Popular Song. The core instrumentation of accordion, clarinet, guitar and bass is light and swift, but also melancholic and lush when it needs to be. Patty, mostly known as an accordionist doubles as the bands vocalist. His voice is inspired most by the old time hollers and croons from the dawn of recording once described as “Tom Waits meets Rudy Vallee.” More than anything, The Buttons is a group that is always enjoying themselves… Which seems to give audiences permission to do the same.

Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Wednesday’s Crooners Classics Classic Vocal Jazz Connie sings selections from her CD “Fever” and long-running show exploring the life and music of Peggy Lee. Connie Evingson – vocals Mary Louise Knutson – piano Steve Pikal – bass Doug Haining – horns CONNIE EVINGSON is known for exploring a wide variety of musical styles. Her recorded catalog of acclaimed CD’s ranging from jazz and Broadway standards to the music of Peggy Lee, Dave Frishberg, the Beatles, bossa nova, gypsy jazz and more reflects an adventurous spirit that knows no boundaries. Connie appears regularly at Crooner’s, the Dakota, the Womans Club and various other Twin Cities venues. She has been a featured guest artist with Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, Michael Feinstein and Vince Giordano, the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Doc Severinsen, Philip Brunelle’s Vocalessence, the JazzMN Orchestra and has toured worldwide with appearances at concert halls and theaters across the U.S., Europe and Japan. Her CD’s have all charted in the Top 50 Jazz releases in the U.S. and Canada, and can be heard on radio stations and streaming platforms worldwide as well as numerous CD compilations. She is a longtime member of the popular vocal jazz group Moore By Four and is a two-time recipient of the both the McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians and the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant. “A World Class Local… remarkably versatile and determinedly adventurous” – Jon Bream www.connieevingson.com

Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Western Swing, Gypsy Melodies, Ragtime Piano Blues, Jug Music and 1930′s Popular Song. The core instrumentation of accordion, clarinet, guitar and bass is light and swift, but also melancholic and lush when it needs to be. Patty, mostly known as an accordionist doubles as the bands vocalist. His voice is inspired most by the old time hollers and croons from the dawn of recording once described as “Tom Waits meets Rudy Vallee.” More than anything, The Buttons is a group that is always enjoying themselves… Which seems to give audiences permission to do the same.

Welcome to Crooners Classics – every Wednesday will have a 5:30 PM show highlighting a classic act from music history! Wednesday’s Crooners Classics 60s Female Pop Nostalgia Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Lesley Gore – just their names evoke memories! Now, “The Girls Singers” have a new show, “Sirens of the 60s” that recalls the great songs and memories of a musically and culturally transitional period of time. Colleen Raye vocals Debbie OKeefe vocals Katie Gearty vocals Norton Lawellin music director, keys Steve Jennings drums Colleen Raye is a true Wisconsin gem, gracing stages with her rich, sultry alto voice and captivating performances for over four decades. Her musical journey began at a young age, blossoming from singing with her brother’s band to enchanting audiences across the country. Colleen’s talent shines across various genres. Whether it’s belting out show tunes, crooning jazz standards, or delivering heartfelt country ballads, she captivates audiences with her versatility and stage presence. Her impressive career includes solo performances, collaborations with renowned jazz musicians, and the creation of popular “Girl Singers” shows that pay homage to different musical eras. Colleen’s passion for music extends beyond the stage. She’s a producer extraordinaire, creating a series of successful “Girl Singers” productions that celebrate the power of female vocalists. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to sharing her love of music have garnered her recognition and acclaim throughout Wisconsin and beyond. “Colleen blends the qualities of Roberta Flack, Streisand, Bobbi Gentry and the freckled-faced girl who used to sing in the choir on Sunday” Hasting Star Gazette www.colleenraye.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz Jake Baldwin brings his originals to Crooners for the first time ever. Jake Baldwin – Trumpet Cody McKinney – Bass Toivo Hannigan – Guitar Adam Harder Nussbaum – Drums Jake Baldwin is a trumpet player based in Minneapolis, MN. His stylistic versatility has made him one of the busiest freelance trumpet players in the Midwest. You can hear him with groups ranging from the iconic Four Freshmen to the Minnesota Orchestra. In 2023 Jake won a grammy for his contributions to the videogame “Assassin’s Creed: Ragnarok” He has released two records under his own name. 2021’s “Where You’re Planted” and 2023’s “Misc. Items”. “Baldwin is asking us to surrender to the soft power of sound” – Downbeat Magazine www.jakebaldwinmusic.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Piano, Storytelling, Jearlyn Steele Singers are often accompanied by a pianist who may sometimes dread the inevitable set list of songs he may tire of playing. But what if we flip the script and give the pianist the power to decide her fate; what will he have her sing and when will he have her sing it. Yes, she can and will protest but to no avail. Come laugh and sing along to whatever songs he chooses; no rehearsals, just songs they have performed together over the decades. This show promises to deliver and uplift. The pianist will challenge and support Jearlyn through the labrynth. Don’t miss this show! Jearlyn Steele, vocals Jerry Gray, piano Jearlyn is a member of the internationally acclaimed family, The Steeles, who have performed from Carnegie Hall to Brazil and to the Super Bowl Live Verizon stage in 2018. For more than a decade, she has been the Entertainment Reporter for Twin Cities Public Television’s award-winning political show Almanac interviewing local, national and international acts. As a keynote speaker, facilitator and emcee, Jearlyn has inspired audiences around the country and the Caribbean. Maintaining her four-hour Sunday night radio show called Steele Talkn’ on WCCO Radio 830AM, has been a joy for two decades. Developing and delivering her TedX Talk in 2016 offered a revisit of her Personal Value Statement, which has emboldened her as a woman, mother, entertainer and student. Musically, she has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Prince, Mavis Staples and more. She was a frequent special guest on the national radio broadcast A Prairie Home Companion performing duets with music greats Carole King and Elvis Costello. Her vocal talents landed her a feature in the Robert Altman film, A Prairie Home Companion starring Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones and Garrison Keillor. www.jearlyn-steele.com

Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Western Swing, Gypsy Melodies, Ragtime Piano Blues, Jug Music and 1930′s Popular Song. The core instrumentation of accordion, clarinet, guitar and bass is light and swift, but also melancholic and lush when it needs to be. Patty, mostly known as an accordionist doubles as the bands vocalist. His voice is inspired most by the old time hollers and croons from the dawn of recording once described as “Tom Waits meets Rudy Vallee.” More than anything, The Buttons is a group that is always enjoying themselves… Which seems to give audiences permission to do the same.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Brazilian Bossa Nova, Jazz Samba Deeply appreciative musical homage to one of the creators of bossa nova and a composer of timeless classics such as Corcovado, The Girl from Ipanema, Desafinado and many more. Natania Kamin vocal Pavel Jany guitar Ted Godbout piano John Croarkin sax, flute, harmonica Dan Weston bass Josue Alfaro drums, percussion Ticket To Brasil is a bossa nova, samba and Brazilian jazz project founded by contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. The group has performed at many national and international jazz events and has opened for such renowned artists as Trio Brasileiro, Brazilian singer Cibelle and American jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson. Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of her native Brazil with American audiences. pjanymusic.com/ticket-to-brasil