9th Annual Labor Concert in the Village

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and Trustmark Bank give the Emerald Coast a whole new reason to smile with a special Labor Day Concert in the Village featuring the 10-member Chicago tribute band sensation Make Me Smile. 

Make Me Smile features a 10-piece ensemble, which includes 7-piece rhythm section and a three-piece horn section to authentically represent every nuance of each unforgettable Chicago classic hit. Heralded as the “ultimate” Chicago experience, Make Me Smile features A-lists musicians: Scott Sheriff, Gene Miller, Tom Hemby, Steve Ebe, Scott Kinney, Roy Agee, Jim Hoke, Tim Buppert, Boh Cooper and Gary Lunn. 

Get ready to dance down memory lane and groove to many of Chicago’s greatest hits such as: “Baby, What a Big Surprise,” “Wishing You Were Here,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Call On Me,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “If You Leave Me Now,” “Make Me Smile” and many more.
 
A limited number of VIP Tables (seating eight) are available for $225. Tables are sold on a first come, first served basis and will sell out. They may be reserved by calling (850) 650-2226 during office hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

MKAF will have a drawing of nearly a dozen exciting prizes and packages at intermission. Visit the donation table located near the stage before the concert to enter to win.
 
Proceeds benefit MKAF and its arts education community outreach programs.
The concert is rain or shine, so no refunds will be provided. Patrons are invited to bring picnics and wine or beer or purchase dinner and drinks (bottled water and soft drinks) on site, but for the comfort of all guests, tables over two-feet long, drones and pets (except service dogs) are not permitted.
 
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