Event description
The Allen Public Library presents the annual Veterans Day program, promising an evening of inspiring stories and entertaining music.
The concert will feature the Allen Community Jazz Band performing "Frank Granata’s Blues," the theme from M.A.S.H., a presentation of Buddy Rich’s "Big Swing Face," and an arrangement of Armed Services Medley, highlighting the songs of each branch of service. The featured soloists are Dan Kinchen, Charlie Lemmo, Steve Luke, John Roberts, Stephanie Waterman, and Jim Wilson.
Other guests include VFW post 2195, the Bernardo de Gálvez chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Allen Quilters Guild, and special guest speaker Paul G. McCaghren, a decorated Dallas Police Officer from 1953 to 1974. He rose to rank of Assistant Chief of Police and founded his own investigative firm. McCaghren served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning a Purple Heart for valor at the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.
Auditorium doors open at 7 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
This concert is free. No ticket or registration is required.
Can't be there in person? The program will be streamed live on ACTV. Find viewing options online at ACTV.org or YouTube.com/AllenCityTV.
