The annual Timbers’ Concert in the Park series kicks off with a swingin’ performance by The Flat Cats at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood.
The Flat Cats are based in Chicago and are known for swinging jazz and blues. The group is composed of six talented musicians with years of performing, arranging, and composing experience. They blend vintage and modern music including the hottest swinging jazz, jump blues, steamy standards, modern classics, ballads, and toe-tapping western swing.
This popular group has been seen at many different venues and events throughout the Midwest, including Navy Pier, the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Pete Miller's, Green Dolphin Lounge, and the Summer Dance Series in Grant Park. The band has also backed legendary singing groups such as The Drifters and The Crystals at major venues like The Chicago Theatre, Star Plaza, and Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, WI.
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The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments as well as a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay - a weekend, a week, a month or longer.
The public is invited, and admission is free. For more information call Shelly Goggins at 815-609-0669 or visit http://www.timbersofshorewood.com
