This year the program will feature performances from the Classic Arts Programs’ Jazz Vocal Ensemble backed by a live instrumental jazz quartet. The Wally Brath and Friends quartet features Wally Brath on piano, Kevin Piekarski on bass, Jack Kinney on drums and Ben Essick on saxophone.

Ardis Faber, director of the Jazz Vocal Ensemble, encourages the community to attend. “You won’t want to miss this evening filled with dance music, familiar ballads, up-tempo vocals from the swing era and the easy listening jazz from Wally Brath and Friends quartet,” Faber said. “What better way to relax than to enjoy an evening out with friends, while listening to some great jazz.”

In addition to live musical performances, attendees are encouraged to dress in the style of the 1940s and ’50s. During the evening, patrons will enjoy charcuterie, coffee, pie and a dance floor. A silent auction will be conducted featuring items donated by community individuals and businesses. A few of the silent auction items include services from Tranquility Spa, a handcrafted quilt, simple last will testament from Taylor Law Office, among many more. The evening will close with the annual pie auction, featuring fresh-baked Dan Bauer pies.

“This is our third annual Java, Jive & Pie fundraiser. We are growing it into a premier event,” said Lori Widman, Classic Arts Program president. “This will be an evening of listening and dancing to live jazz music within the Warsaw city limits, all while supporting our artistic programs; you won’t want to miss this opportunity.”

Tickets are available for purchase at classicartsprograms.com/tickets and are $25 for an individual and $175 for a table of eight. Seating is limited, and prepurchased tickets are recommended. All proceeds benefit Classic Arts Programs’ mission to enhance cultural and spiritual life in the Warsaw area through their sponsorship of youth and adult vocal ensembles.