Oct. 31: Dean Mora and his Haunted Orchestra - Cicada Club

Dine and dance to the finest Latin and Swing tunes of the 1940s and '50s at

THE CICADA CLUB'S MOST POPULAR NIGHT OF THE YEAR

Take a ghostly musical journey back in time to the lost days of Hollywood's most famous nightclubs:  THE COCONUT GROVE, THE MOCAMBO, THE TROCADERO, CIROS and many more!
DEAN MORA
and his HAUNTED ORCHESTRA

Featuring star vocalists
Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche
and special guest Johnny Holiday

Advance Discount Tickets Now on Sale!
Buy Today: $30
Buy October 25-30: $35
At the Door: October 31: $40

HURRY! LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE • GET YOUR TICKETS AND DINNER RESERVATIONS TODAY
http://CicadaClub.com/Halloween 

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR
DINE AND DANCE SPECIAL
213-488-9488


THE WORLD FAMOUS CICADA CLUB
Vintage Halloween Costume Party
Dean Mora and his Haunted Orchestra

THE HISTORIC 1928 ART DECO OVIATT BUILDING
617 SOUTH OLIVE STREET • LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90014

DINNER SERVED FROM 6PM

FINE DINING - FULL BAR - VALET PARKING
DANCING ON TWO FLOORS
VINTAGE OR EVENING ATTIRE SUGGESTED.

 NEED SOMETHING FABULOUS TO WEAR TO THE CICADA CLUB?
GET YOUR VINTAGE ATTIRE FROM VALENTINO'S COSTUMES!
http://ValentinosCostumes.com.

Damon Kirsche and Kayre Morrison with Dean Mora and his Orchestra (Photos: Dave Welch, Rusty Frank; Costume Designs: OurDancingDaughters, Valentines Costumes)

Mar. 27: Dean Mora's Latinaires at the Cicada Club

Friday, March 27 at 9 PM

DEAN MORA'S
LATINAIRES

at Maxwell DeMille’s 

Cicada Club

in the historic Oviatt Building (1928)
617 S. Olive Street • Los Angeles, CA  90014

Dean Mora returns to the Cicada Club in the historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building in downtown Los Angeles with his “Latinaires” dance band: Dance to the Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Conga and more! Dine and dance to the great Big Band Latin and Swing music of the 1930s and '40s. Featuring singers Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche and special guest Rebekah Del Rio.

21 and Over - Fine Dining - Full Bar - Valet Parking - Vintage or Evening attire suggested.

TICKETS: $15 in ADVANCE / $20 at the DOOR, 

or $59 DINNER PURCHASE

(includes Admission)

Buy your TICKETS in advance.

Dinner reservations: 213-488-9488.

ClubCicada.com

Dec. 30: New Year’s Eve “Eve” Party at The Cicada Club

December 30, 2014 at 8:30 PM

NEW YEAR'S EVE "EVE” PARTY

at Maxwell DeMille’s Cicada Club

featuring

Dean Mora and his Orchestra

with singers Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche

Dean Mora and his Orchestra bring in the year one night early with great dance music from the 1920s through the 1960s.  Featuring singers Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche, with a special appearance by The Lindy Sisters!

TICKETS at CICADACLUB.COM.

Nov. 29: Dean Mora’s Latinaires at the Cicada Club

DEAN MORA'S
LATINAIRES

Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 9 PM

(Doors open at 6 PM)

Dean Mora's Latinaires return to the Cicada Club in the historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building in downtown Los Angeles. Dance to the Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Conga and more! Dine and dance to the great Big Band Latin and Swing music of the 1930s and '40s. Featuring singers Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche and special guest Rebekah Del Rio.

Damon Kirsche and Kayre Morrison, lead vocalists

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

The Historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building
617 S. Olive Street • Los Angeles, CA  90014

21 and Over - Fine Dining - Full Bar - Valet Parking - Vintage or Evening attire suggested

TICKETS: $15 in ADVANCE / $20 at the DOOR OR $59 DINNER PURCHASE (INCLUDES ADMISSION CHARGE!)

Buy your TICKETS in advance.

Dinner reservations: 213-488-9488.

Visit: ClubCicada.com

2/22: The Great LA Air Raid of 1942

On Saturday, I join Dean Mora and the Ft. MacArthur Officers Orchestra and fellow vocalist Kayre Morrison as we commemorate The Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942, performing songs of the WWII era and wearing period uniforms from The Fort MacArthur Museum's collection:

“The Great LA Air Raid,” hosted by Maxwell DeMille, includes a vintage atmosphere with music performed by Dean Mora and the Fort MacArthur Officers Orchestra. Also on display is a collection of vintage military equipment including four fully restored WWII vintage searchlights. The evening will be capped off by a planned special effects show featuring the museum’s staff of volunteers. The event has been featured on the PBS program “California’s Gold” hosted by Huell Howser, as well as “Mail Call” hosted by R. Lee Ermey, and “Cities of the Underworld” hosted by Don Wildman on The History Channel.

Damon Kirsche at the Fort MacArthur Museum
Photo: B-House Joneleit

The Great Los Angeles Air Raid

featuring: Dean Mora and the Ft. MacArthur Officers Orchestra

with Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche

Saturday, February 22, 2014, 5 PM - 8 PM

Tickets: $20 advance  / $30 door

The Fort MacArthur Museum

3601 S Gaffey St. 

San Pedro, California 90731

Visit the official site or Facebook page of The Great LA Air Raid for more details. 

 

2/21: Dean Mora's Latinaires at the Cicada Club

Dean Mora's Latinaires return to the Cicada Club in the historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building in downtown Los Angeles. Dance to the Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Conga and more! Dine and dance to the great Big Band Latin and Swing music of the 1930s and '40s. Featuring singers Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche.

DEAN MORA'S
LATINAIRES

Friday, February 21 at 9 PM
(Doors open at 6 PM)

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

The Historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building
617 S. Olive Street

Los Angeles, CA  90014

ClubCicada.com

21 and Over - Fine Dining - Full Bar - Valet Parking

Vintage or Evening attire suggested

TICKETS: $15 in ADVANCE / $20 at the DOOR
OR $59 DINNER PURCHASE (INCLUDES ADMISSION CHARGE!)

Buy your TICKETS in advance.

Dinner reservations: 213-488-9488.

12/19: "In the Holiday Mood" with Dean Mora and His Orchestra

Dean Mora brings his 13-piece band to the Colony Theatre for a concert of favorite big band and holiday tunes, with vocalists Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche, and special guest performers The Lindy Sisters, Johnny Holiday, and more! Dean Mora and His Orchestra, one of the most accomplished vintage-styled bands in the country, have performed popular dance band music all over Los Angeles in places like The Hollywood Derby, Hollywood Palladium, Biltmore Hotel, Wilshire Ebell Club, Orpheum Theatre, Jazz Bakery, Queen Mary and many more.

Don’t miss what will surely be one of the highlights of the holiday season! “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “White Christmas,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” and many more festive favorites of the 1930s and '40s!

IN THE HOLIDAY MOOD
Dean Mora and His Orchestra
December 19 at 7:30 PM
The Colony Theatre • 555 North Third Street • Burbank, California, 91502

TICKETS: $20-30 • Visit: colonytheatre.org • Call: (818) 558-7000

The Battle of the Big Bands (Coast to Coast) – Dean Mora vs. George Gee!

The Battle of the Big Bands begins! 

This summer, Kayre Morrison and I join Dean Mora and Mora's Modern Rhythmists as we duke it out with The George Gee Orchestra from coast to coast!

Round 1 in Los Angeles

Saturday, June 29, 7 PM to Midnight, PDT

at Culver City's Veterans Memorial Auditorium)

Battle of the Big Bands 2013 – George Gee vs. Dean Mora (West Coast Edition) 

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Round 2 in New York

Thursday, July 4,  7 to 10 PM, EDT

at Lincoln Center's 25th Anniversary of the Midsummer Night's Swing series in Damrosch Park

Battle of the Bands: The George Gee Swing Orchestra vs. Mora’s Modern Rhythmists | Midsummer Night Swing 2013 | Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

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Round 3 in Washington, DC

Saturday, July 6,  8 PM to Midnight, EDT

at Glen Echo's Spanish Ballroom

George Gee vs. Dean Mora "Big Band Battle" Finale in DC on July 6 - George Gee Orchestra

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05/31: Dean Mora and His Latinaires

On Friday, May 31, Dean Mora and His Latinaires return to the Cicada Club, located in the historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building in downtown Los Angeles, featuring Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche with special guest Rebekah Del Rio. 

Dance to the Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Swing and more! Dine and dance to the great Big Band Latin and Swing music of the 1930s and '40s.

Visit CicadaClub.com for full details.

DEAN MORA AND HIS LATINAIRES

Celebrate MAXWELL DEMILLE'S ANNUAL 39TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Friday, May 31, 2013 at 8:30 PM (Doors: 6 PM)

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

The Historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building
617 S. Olive Street

Los Angeles, California

ClubCicada.com

21 and Over - Fine Dining - Full Bar - Valet Parking

Vintage or Evening attire suggested

PRE-SALE TICKETS: $18
($1.99/TICKET SERVICE FEE)
DOOR TICKETS: $20.

Buy your admission in advance.

Dinner reservations: 213-488-9488

3/6: Dean Mora's California Poppies – Palm Springs Pavilion Ballroom

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Dean Mora's
California Poppies
Palm Springs Pavilion Ballroom
Palm Springs, CA

Dean's 1920s combo travels to Palm Springs! This is a "Gatsby Night" dance event sponsored by the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department and the band will be playing swing and ballroom dance numbers from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Tickets are $12 each, there will be a complimentary dance lesson at 6:30 PM, and the band starts at 7:00 PM. Come out in your swellest 1920s garb! More details and ticket info can be found here.

12/30: Dean Mora and his Orchestra, New Year's Eve "Eve" Party

Happy New Year—One Night Early! Dean Mora and his 17-piece Dance Orchestra bring in the new year one night early with great music from the 1920s through the 1960s. Featuring: Kayre Morrison, Damon Kirsche and The Lindy Sisters.

DEAN MORA AND HIS ORCHESTRA
NEW YEAR'S EVE 'EVE' PARTY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

617 South Olive Street

Los Angeles, CA 90014

DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES!

Set One - 8pm - 9pm

Music from the 1920s - 1930s - Wartime 1940s

Set Two - 9:30 - 10:30pm

Music from the PostWar 1940s -1950s - 1960s

Doors open 6pm - Show at 8pm - $30 ADMISSION

PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES END SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 AT 11:59PM

MEZZANINE SEATING FIRST COME FIRST SERVED OR STANDING ROOM ONLY

SORRY, DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE SOLD OUT!

Fine Dining - Full Bar - 21 and Over - Valet Parking - Dancing on Two Floors

Vintage or Evening attire suggested. See The Cicada Club website for details and advance admission.

8/10: Dean Mora's Latinaires at the Cicada Club

Next week, I'll appear with Dean Mora's Latinaires as we return to Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club to present Latin tunes of the 1930s and '40s with a Swing chaser: Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo and more! Featuring fellow vocalist Kayre Morrison and special guest Rebekah Del Rio.

DEAN MORA'S LATINAIRES

Friday, August 10 at 8:30 PM

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

The Historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building
617 S. Olive Street

Los Angeles, California

ClubCicada.com

All Ages - Fine Dining - Full Bar - Valet Parking

Vintage or Evening attire suggested

Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Buy your admission in advance.

Dinner reservations: 213-488-9488

Valet Parking $7 or Self Parking $5 directly across the street.

7/4: Independence Day aboard USS Iowa (BB-61)

Pacific Battleship Center

Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche
 aboard USS Iowa (BB-61)

This Fourth of July, I join Dean Mora and His Orchestra, Kayre Morrison and the Lindy Sisters aboard the USS Iowa, the "Battleship of Presidents." The battleship opens as a naval museum to the public this month and today's festivities will include speeches from the LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's great granddaughter Julianna Roosevelt and more than 1,000 U.S. veterans.

12/18: The Johnny Holiday "Holiday" Program

Ginger Pauley, Monique Dubois, Johnny Holiday and Damon Kirsche
(Photo: BHousePhoto.com)

I'll be joining a swing-tastic cavalcade of special guests at the Cicada Club on December 18th.

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club proudly presents
The Johnny Holiday "Holiday" Program
starring Johnny Holiday
inspired by Mr. Holiday's late
Uncle Bing Crosby's Kraft Music Hall radio show

Dine and Dance to the music of
Dean Mora and his Melody Boys
10-Piece Dance Orchestra
at
The Historic Oviatt Building
617 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, California

Special Guests include: Johnny Crawford, Jennifer Keith, Kayre Morrison, Ginger Pauley, Robert Picardo, Toni Prima, The Lindy Sisters, The Satin Dolls and many more!

All Ages - Valet Parking - Fine Dining - Full Bar
Doors Open 6 PM - Showtime 8 PM

NOTE: Dinner reservations are no longer available for this evening, but $10 tickets are still available for this final party of the year!
For more information, visit clubcicada.com.

12/6-7: In the Holiday Mood

IN THE HOLIDAY MOOD

Big Band Concert

Featuring:

DEAN MORA AND HIS ORCHESTRA

December 6 & 7, 2011

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Big band revivalists Dean Mora & His Orchestra, who played a sold-out show at the Colony Theatre earlier this year, return for a program of '30s and '40s-style festive favorites that run from "Sing, Sing, Sing" and "White Christmas" to "Moonlight Serenade," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and more, Mora's 20-piece dance orchestra will create a lively, nostalgic mood that's steeped in tradition but infused with fresh energy. In addition to their celebrated earlier appearance at the Colony, Dean Mora & His Orchestra have played popular shows at numerous high-profile venues -- including the Hollywood Derby, Hollywood Palladium, Biltmore Hotel, Orpheum Theatre and the Jazz Bakery -- since the group's formation in 2006. Featured vocalists include Kayre Morrison, Damon Kirsche, Johnny Holiday and The Lindy Sisters!

Dean Mora & His Orchestra

The Colony Theatre

555 North Third Street

Burbank, California, 91502

(818) 558-7000

More details and ticket info can be found at the Colony Theatre website.

For more information about Dean Mora and His Orchestra, visit www.morasmodern.com.

7/3: Dean Mora and His Orchestra, A Tribute to the Armed Forces

This Sunday night, I'll again join Dean Mora and His Orchestra and fellow vocalists Kayre Morrison and Jennifer Shelton, presenting WWII era tunes and big band hits of the 1940's, including: Irving Berlin's tunes "Any Bonds Today" and "This is the Army, Mr. Jones." We'll also present classic war-time songs such as "White Cliffs of Dover," "It's Been a Long, Long Time," and others.

Other special guests include The Lindy Sisters, former Bob Hope USO Entertainer Jan Daily and Star Trek's George Takei.

We'll be clad in original uniforms of the era, supplied by Steve Nelson, Curator of the Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro, CA. 

SPECIAL BIG BAND NIGHT

DEAN MORA AND HIS ORCHESTRA A Tribute to the Men and Women of Our Armed Forces — Past and Present

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club

at the Historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building

617 S. Olive Street

Los Angeles, California 90014

Mr. Mora's world famous 20-piece dance orchestra (with strings) presents a tribute to the men and women of the armed forces past and present. The acclaimed dance orchestra will serenade you with big band favorites from the World War II era featuring vocalists Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche. Vintage or contemporary military attire encouraged. More information and tickets available at clubcicada.com.

4/27: In the Mood with Dean Mora and His Orchestra

IN THE MOOD

Big Band Concert

Featuring:

DEAN MORA AND HIS ORCHESTRA

One evening only!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

7:30 - 9:00 PM

Dean brings his 15-piece big band to the acclaimed Colony Theatre in downtown Burbank for a concert program of classic big band tunes of the 1930s & 1940s, including: "In the Mood," "Laura," "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen," "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Moonlight Serenade," "All or Nothing at All," plus rarely performed tunes like "Rosie the Riveter," and "Any Bonds Today?". Featured vocalists include Kayre Morrison, Damon Kirsche, and The Lindy Sisters!

Toby Holmes, Matt Germaine, Damon Kirsche, Jim Jedeikin (Photo: Dean Mora, Colony Theatre)

Dean Mora & His Orchestra
The Colony Theatre

555 North Third Street

Burbank, California, 91502

(818) 558-7000

Ticket prices range from $20 to $30. To purchase online, click here.

More details and ticket info can be found at the Colony Theatre website.

For more information about Dean Mora and His Orchestra, visit www.morasmodern.com.