SWING, SWING, SWING!
Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra Coming to Fairfax County
Step Back in Time to the 20’s, 30’s 40’s on Sunday October 28, 2012 – 3:00pm
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A Benefit for the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna
Mark your calendars for Sunday October 28th at 3:00PM and join us as we step back in time with Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra as they bring their toe-tapping, can’t-sit-down kind of music complete with the look and feel of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s to Vienna, VA. This will be a single performance Sunday matinee show at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. For additional details or your ticket order form, visit www.scov.org or call the Shepherd’s Center office at 703-281-0538, office@scov.org. Tickets are $20.00 per person in advance and $25.00 at the door. This is a benefit performance for the Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV). Book early as performances sell out fast!
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"Dazzling, glamorous, five-star"—W magazine
"Scantlin is the consummate showman. Chou Chou's breathy croon recalls Marilyn Monroe and Betty Boop. One of the most fascinating nights out in Washington." —The Washington Post
"The hottest act in town"—Dossier magazine
"Featuring that irresistible and man-withering lovely, the divine Chou Chou." —WAMU Hot Jazz
Doc and his orchestra have been entertaining audiences locally, nationally and internationally for over 20 years. Recently they have become regulars at the Carlyle Club in Old Town Alexandria. They have shared the stage with George Burns, Milton Berle, Joan Rivers, Michael Feinstein, ShaNaNa, Roberta Peters and many others. Check out all the fun at www.docscantlin.com and on YouTube!
Doc has entertained numerous celebrities from President Reagan for his 80th birthday party, Royal Prince Pavlos of Greece at his wedding, countless fans on New Year’s Eve at the Rainbow Room in New York City in addition to a multitude of corporate balls and fund raisers. The Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna is fortunate to book Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra for this, their annual fund raiser.
The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna is a local non profit that provides free services for seniors in Oakton, Vienna and regions of Fairfax & Reston. In addition, SCOV presents opportunities for personal enrichment and volunteer opportunities for adults over 50. SCOV is best known for free transportation for seniors, that no longer drive, to either medical appointments or for errands. Other services provided are friendly caller, friendly visitor, handy helpers and declulttering advice. The Shepherd’s Center also sponsors a bi weekly Caregivers Support Group; offer three semesters of classes each year for enrichment; trips and outings and a quarterly luncheon series. SCOV does not receive any funds from government grants and is supported by local business; congregations and individuals. To help the Shepherd's Center continue their good work on behalf of local seniors, purchase a ticket to the Doc Scantlin performance coming October 28th. www.scov.org Tickets are selling fast!
More Accolades for Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra
...best band in America—Forbes Magazine
"Is this a dance? Or a costume party? Or have I wandered onto the set of some 1930's musical? Doc's band knows and plays just about everything, but focuses on the works of such giants as Cab Calloway, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin."— Larry Fox, The Washington Post
Thank you for transporting us all to that marvelous, happy time when entertainment was entertaining-
Haley Barbour Chairman, Republican National Committee Chair - Annual Gala and Tribute to Ronald Reagan.
Chou Chou and the Ambassador blowing bubbles were the hit of the party!"— The British Embassy
Kudos to Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra! I look forward to working with you again."
— Allison Jackson, Director of Special Projects (Paramount Pictures) ‘The Hunt for Red October’ Premier
You and your band were show-stopping wonderful. Now you have a new legion of folks to spread the word, not least of them including Al and Tipper Gore.— Hodding Carter, III (Mainstreet Television Production Company)
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