Edison Community College…
2011 Holiday Evening At Edison Swings
Matt Belsante brings big band era to annual event  December 9,  2011  
November 23, 2011 

Edison Community College will be jazzing up the holiday season this year with a festive night of music, food and fun for a good cause at the annual Holiday Evening at Edison on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Piqua Campus. 

The night’s entertainment is headlined by big band crooner Matt Belsante, who will be taking the audience on a journey through the swing era and beyond in a sweeping show that encompasses the jazz and pop scene reminiscent of the style of the crooners of the 1940s and 50s. His most recent album, “Blame it on My Youth,” is comprised of a series of classic jazz covers and big band standards, along with an original composition. 

Proceeds from the event support Edison’s General Scholarship Fund and will directly assist recent high school graduates and those returning to the classroom to start, change or advance their careers. 

The annual holiday event, now in its 14th year at Edison, has previously included performances by Australia’s The Ten Tenors, The Toledo Symphony Orchestra, The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinson. 

“Matt is going to bring a great show and lots of energy to this year’s Holiday Evening at Edison,” said Terri Jacomet, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “This is the 14th year for the event, and we continue to strive to bring entertaining and engaging acts to the community. This event is a great way for us to say ‘thank you’ to the community and a wonderful opportunity for those in our area to support our current and future students.” 

The evening’s events will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and wine, followed by Belsante’s performance at 8 p.m. After the concert, desserts and coffee will be served. 

Reservations are limited for this special, black tie optional holiday event. Benefactor tickets are $100, Patron Tickets are $150 and an entire patron table for eight is $1,200. To reserve a seat, call 937-778-7805 or go online to www.edisonohio.edu/holidayevening for more information.