Love, music and fine dining come together for an unforgettable evening at Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, celebrating with friends or making it a double date, the Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Concert offers a mix of elegance and entertainment.
Hosted by Sunriver Music Festival, the annual event on Friday, Feb. 14, features a gourmet dinner, lively swing-era music and dancing in one of Central Oregon’s historic venues.
One of the last remaining buildings from Sunriver’s early Camp Abbot days in the 1940s, the Great Hall at Sunriver Resort features soaring wooden beams, a rustic stone fireplace and a warm, intimate ambiance — a rare treat for public events as its primarily used for private events such as weddings and conventions.
“For Valentine’s, we will fill the space with toe-tapping tunes of that swing era and welcome guests to kick up their heels on the dance floor or linger in the comfort of their reserved table,” says Meagan Iverson, executive director of Sunriver Music Festival.
A year-round nonprofit dedicated to presenting world-class music in Bend and Sunriver, Sunriver Music Festival also nurtures the next generation of musicians. Its Valentine’s concert features Blue Skies Big Band, a 17-piece ensemble bringing the classic swing sounds of the 1920s to ’40s to life.
“It’s a mix of romance and a mix of party,” Iverson explains. “A feature of this event is the option to reserve an intimate table for two in the secluded mezzanine or to join a lively table of eight on the main floor. Sometimes groups of friends go in on a full table together, which definitely adds to the party vibe.”
Blue Skies Big Band will play original arrangements from legendary bandleaders like Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller. Adding to the vintage charm, vocal trio The Jewel Tones will deliver tight harmonies reminiscent of The Boswell Sisters and The Andrews Sisters.
Reservations for the event can be made online at sunrivermnusic.org.
Sunriver Music Festival presents Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert
Fri., Feb. 14, 5-8pm
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver
sunrivermusic.org/valentinesdinner
$140
This article appears in The Source Weekly February 6, 2025.
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