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FEBRUARY 2013 NEWSLETTER JAZZ CAFÉ

Whew! So we (OK me, Anna) managed to slip by January. All those resolutions should have started to fade in our memory as our real life trickles through diluting our dreams and ambitions. But darlings, we are baby stepping into a month that the Romans used as their purification month – yes that’s right, it’s THIS month of februum that we (OK me, Anna) should start our detox, taxes, read more, learn more, get healthier etc…(that’s probably why the Romans chose the shortest month of the year – SMART!) But I bet there are still more of you out who just associate this short little month with Ground Hog Day (2) Super bowl (3) and Valentine’s Day (14).  I Love February! It’s packed with so much to do for sweet hearts and singles. Please Read On.

Pasta, Blues & Wine - Yes what a combo! I’m starting off my month of performances perfectly! The Dreamland Band have invited me once again to sing at this Rotary Club Event on Ground Hog Day – FEBRUARY 2^ND at Winfield Memorial Hall: 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country. Advance tickets see www.dreamlandband.ca for a list of places. Tickets are $20 cash at the door (no minors) or call John 250-717-7615 Limited seating.

Sunday February 17^th is this month’s Jazz Café with Special Guests: The Elizabeth Shepherd Trio. I took the opportunity to host this fabulous artist while she is in BC. A talent from Toronto, Elizabeth’s debut album 'Start To Move' was voted one of the top jazz albums of the year by the listeners of the influential Gilles Peterson Show on BBC. Ever since then she continues to strengthen her hold on the Canadian Jazz Scene. NOT TO BE MISSED! Email me on  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 250 763-6141 to secure your space for this rare opportunity to see Elizabeth Shepherd in Kelowna.  P.S. Please, Please would you bring an extra $20 to the Jazz Café in order to purchase the Artists CD. Jazz Café can’t pay the Big Money that this kind of talent deserves. In order for band to break-even by coming west, they rely on CD sales. Please, Please show your support by purchasing one or more CD’s. A treat for your shell-likes and an amazing cash bonus for hard-working Jazz Musicians! Thank you for taking this note seriously. Xx

Sunday Brunch Club at the Train Station is such a success! Every second Sunday (Feb. & Mar. 10 & 24) I get to sing there – this month with the lovely and super talented; Neville Bowman and Bernie Addington- from 12 – 3pm. The Vibe is amazing, the food is fresh and tasty and of course it’s a pub so the atmosphere is relaxed and warmed by LIVE JAZZ MUSIC. Thanks to Tree Brewing who sponsors this great thing to do on a Sunday after-noon. Get some chums together and make that excuse to all meet up (after church perhaps?) or get out of bed and have a little date and go as a couple!

Vintners Poolside Lounge – have invited me once again to perform the weekend of Feb 15 & 16. The Line-up is of course the uber talented and amazing Bernie Addington along with my favourite guitarist Mr. Loni Moger. We are performing both nights from 7.30-11pm so book a table or pop by and enjoy the ambience of Live Jazz at the Coast Capri Hotel off Gordon and Hwy 97

Have you wished that there was a Big Band Dance? A venue where one can dust off their dancing shoes and just like in your dreams, dance to a 17 piece band playing music from an era where one did the Fox Trot, Rhumba, Waltz and all that Cha, Cha, Cha!….Well it’s happening! On Feb 22^nd THE DREAMLAND BAND with guest vocalist Robert Fine and yours truly, Anna Jacyszyn - PRESENTS: The Sweetheart Ball. The venue is the Laurel Packing House on 1304 Ellis Street in Kelowna and tickets are $28.00 including HST. I have tickets to sell so call me on 250 7636141 or get them through the website on www.dreamlandband.ca Dance from 8-11 doors open at 7.30pm. THE MORE WE SELL OUT, THE MORE TIMES WE CAN PUT ON THESE EVENTS.

Oh, and one last thing, one of our Volunteers and a dear friend Janet Anderson is performing at the Power House Theatre in a production of Becky’s New Car – For tickets and information call: 250-549-SHOW (7469), or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Or just go straight to Vernon Performing Arts Centre - 3800 - 33rd Street - Vernon, BC V1T 5T6 - or book those tickets Online at www.ticketseller.ca – Theatre dates stated below.

Ok Music Lovers, that is all I wanted to tell you for now, please do not hesitate to call or email with questions queries or comments – I love them all cause I learn about my community and what YOU want. I will keep bringing you quality that IS of International standard! We deserve it! We live in the Okanagan so keep the blessings at a very high standard.

With love and respect,

Anna Jacyszyn

Your Host and Founder of Jazz Café….”Where the gin is cold and the Jazz is HOT!

FEBRUARY

2^nd Pasta, Blues & Wine with the Dreamland Band
Winfield Memorial Hall, 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country

15th & 16th Vintners Poolside Jazz
@Coast Capri Hote, 1171 Harvey Ave, (250) 860-6060

17^th Jazz Café @ the Black Box
1375 Water St., (250) 763-6141

10th & 24th Sunday Lunch Club
@THE TRAIN STATION PUB, 1177 Ellis St (off Cawston), (778)-484-558

20^th Beckys New Car
Powerhouse Theatre, 2901 35th Avenue (Vernon), 250-542-6194

21^st Ricardo’s Jazz Thursday, w Anna, Bernie & Neville
Winfield, BC, (250) 766-6810

22^nd Sweetheart Ball w the Dreamland Band
Laurel Packing House, 1304 Ellis Street, (250) 763-6141

24^th Beckys New Car (2 pm, Matinee)
Powerhouse Theatre, 2901 35th Avenue (Vernon), 250-542-6194

26^th - March 2^nd   - Beckys New Car
Powerhouse Theatre, 2901 35th Avenue (Vernon), 250-542-6194

(26^th "Dr. Walter Anderson Day – Marietta Lightbodys Esteemed Father – just to let you know he has his own day!)

MARCH at a Glance

2^nd Okanagan Arts Awards
Kelowna Community Theatr, 1435 Water Street, $40.00 6:00pm
Purchase your tickets at www.artsco.ca or Urban Fare, Mosaic Books or Lake Country Art Gallery
I’m very excited to be giving away the award for this year’s MUSIC category winner and would like to point out our very own Craig Thomson is a nominee in two categories MUSIC & ARTS EDUCATOR I wish him luck as he is very deserving of these wins! Also to Mountain Lake Films who I work very closely with (TORA & my new up-coming music video) please come and join us at this amazing Gala and Star Studded night out in Kelowna.

2^nd  Swinging with the Stars - Coast Capri Hotel
This Event is Sold Out but deserves a worthy mention as I was a judge the second year and a dancer the 3^rd year. http://www.hospicecoha.org/EventsFundraising/SwingingwiththeStars.aspx cut and paste the link and pledge your support for your favourite dancer and give to this worthy cause for HOSPICE.

23^rd  Jazz Cafe with Melissa Lauren (Singer from Toronto)

Every Thursday LIVE AFTER 5 ~ JAZZ JAMS
Organized by our very own Craig Thomson 5-7pm free! – Rotary Arts Centre