Sandburg Jazz Fest Moves to Gaelic Park

ORLAND PARK, IL - The Jazz Fest Dinner and Dance, a popular event by the Carl Sandburg Music Boosters last year, returns in 2017 at a larger venue.

This year's fundraiser will start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. It will feature "professional level jazz" performances by musicians from Carl Sandburg High School and Jerling Junior High, according to a news release.

“This event was such a great success last year that we decided to host it again this year with a larger venue so that more people can attend and experience the evening" said Don Vacha, President of Carl Sandburg Music Boosters. "We are looking forward to showcasing our extremely talented students and their love for the jazz genre."

A gourmet dinner, dessert table and raffles (including ones for tickets to Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs home games) will be among the festivities.

Event Co-chair Elise Wehmeier has led the Boosters' organization effort on the event with the help of local parent volunteers.

A $45 donation the the Boosters is required. Sponsorship options of $100, $300 and $500 are available.

Photo via Carl Sandburg High School Music Boosters