Valentine’s Day often leaves singles behind, but not at The Velvet Note! You’re not required to be single, but on Friday, February 12th, you can mingle with others who are flying solo, enjoy a world-class performance, treat yourself to dinner and enjoy the festivities of one of the year’s best holidays.
YOUR ENTERTAINMENT: The Shana Tucker Quartet
“Tucker and her cello blur the lines in our heads that divide classical, jazz, folk, R&B and soul.”
—INDYWEEK.COM
“Most importantly, the songs tell a story; that’s what a work of art should do…”
—JAZZTIMES
“You rarely see Joni Mitchell invoked as a reference point… because her music is so unique that few can follow her. But in Shana Tucker, we have a worthy successor.”
—NEWS AND OBSERVER
YOUR HOST AND SPOKEN WORD ARTIST: Lewis Saunders
Harlem-born actor Lewis Saunders has over twenty years of stage, TV, film and voiceover experience. While Lewis is most remembered for his regular role as Fritz on the “CHiPs” Series, his additional credits include a regular role on “240 Robert”, “Murder, She Wrote”, “3rd Rock from the Sun, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, and “Silk Stalkings”.
Stepping away from the camera, this former pro football and model has turned his attention to writing. spoken word and voiceovers. Saunders’ collection of poetry about love from a man’s point of view is called “Wattya’ Mean, Men Don’t Care?”. It was published after interviewing over 500 men fro m all walks of life, and translating the thoughts, ideas, feelings and common themes into poetry form. Lewis will offer a segment or two from his book during this evening of music, laughter and magic.
YOUR PACKAGE
Your evening’s entertainment package includes a champagne arrival, concert ticket, dinner entree, raffle ticket and server gratuity.
Showtime: Doors open at 7:00pm and the fun continues until 11:00pm.
Package Price: $59.