Municipal band to play swing tunes

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band will present "Big Band Spectacular" at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Capaha Park. The Jerry Ford Band will be guest entertainment, playing with the municipal band and also unaccompanied.

Selections will include two medleys of big band swing tunes, including "In the Mood," "Woodchopper's Ball" and "April in Paris."

Celebrity guest director will be Central High School principal Mike Cowan. The band is directed by Ronald Nall. Those who attend should bring their own lawn chairs. The concert is free.