Moonlight: An Evening with Sentimental Journey

Come to dance, or come to listen! Attire ranges from casual to formal, so dress your best—or your most comfortable—and come ready to enjoy. A cash bar will be available, and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks.

Discounted tickets IN ADVANCE: $25 - General Public, $20 - Hannibal Arts Council & Hannibal Area Swing Association Members, FREE - Students 18 and under. Ticket price AT THE DOOR - $30.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of big band, ballroom, and swing as the Sentimental Journey Dance Band comes to Hannibal on Saturday, November 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 3819 Highway MM.

This acclaimed 18-piece ensemble from St. Louis will fill the dance floor—and the room—with the timeless sounds of the big band era. Whether you’re gliding across the floor to a romantic ballad, swinging to high-energy favorites, or simply sitting back to enjoy the music, the night promises something for everyone. Expect classics like Stardust, Unforgettable, Jump, Jive and Wail, In the Mood, and Dream—performed with the rich, full sound only a true big band can deliver.

Due to limited space, tickets are being sold in advance. To purchase tickets/RSVP in advance, use the eventbrite link, contact the Hannibal Arts Council at 573-221-6545 or stop by 105 S. Main St (Noon-5 Mon-Fri). Limited tickets will also be available at the door, but will be $30.

For over 30 years, the Sentimental Journey Dance Band has been delighting audiences across the Midwest. The group’s roots go back to founder Russ Dieterich, who formed his first dance band at just 14 years old. After a career in medicine and service in the Air Force—where the earliest version of the band took shape—Dieterich continued to grow the ensemble into the powerhouse it is today, now featuring many talented St. Louis–area musicians and music educators.

The event is sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council, Missouri Arts Council and local partners. For more information on this and other Hannibal Arts Council programs, call 573-221-6545, stop by 105 S. Main St. or visit their website hannibalarts.com.