6th Annual tribute to Armed Forces @ Texan Cultures

L-R: Singers, poster, Institute of Texan Cultures (2008)

Memorial Memories: A little piece of Home UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures presents 6th annual tribute to Armed Forces

Event: Memorial Memories is a free concert offered as a gift to the community from UTSA and the Institute of Texan Cultures. The 2.5 hour performance features the Big Band sounds of the Sentimental Journey Orchestra under the direction of Ted Conerly, with the lively Memphis Belles trio and soloist Jesse Boatright presenting original arrangements of swing and jazz standards that call to mind the canteens and hanger dances of yesteryears.

Along with letters and photos from home, the golden sounds of the Glenn Miller Band and the sweet voices of the Andrews sisters soothed and strengthened American personnel, as they hoped for a safe return. Many called the music “a little piece of home.”

This year's ceremony should be particularly meaningful to veterans and their families, with a commemoration of the 65th anniversary of D-Day.

Memorial Memories is made possible through the generosity of Frost, Air Force Villages and Alamo Music.

2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, May 24th @ the UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures, 851 E. Durango Blvd.,

Admission: The event is Free and open to the public. Seating fills up quickly, so arrive early!
Contact: www.TexanCultures.com, (210) 458-2300

James M. Benavides
Public Affairs Specialist
The University of Texas at San Antonio