Past Events

Huntington’s Disease Society of America “Northeast Ohio Celebration of Hope” in Mayfield Heights

Annual Celebration of Hope “Bourbon Ball” Landerhaven Event Center in Mayfield, Ohio The Moonlight Serenaders are honored to be part…

‘America the Beautiful’ Military Salute at Das Dutch Theater, October 15, 2022 hailed huge success

Audiences for the matinee and evening Big Band Dinner Dance show stepped back in time to the music of the 1940’s Big Band era. Fashioned after...

Moonlight Serenaders Big Band featured at July 23rd Ohio Veterans Memorial Park, Korean War Memorial Dedication

Despite the turbulent wind and down-pouring rain, The Moonlight Serenaders performed and entertained the large attending audience assembled in Clinton,…

“The Summer Winds” at the Marblehead Lighthouse didn’t stop the Moonlight Serenaders Big Band from performing a full concert at the June 18th Bicentennial celebration.

The Lake Erie winds blowing into Marblehead were relentless the entire day, but the featured performance started on time with…

89th Annual Summit County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner Hailed Huge Success

The 2022 summer season of performances for the Moonlight Serenaders kicked-off Saturday, May 28th with a near capacity attendance at…

November 5, 2021: Bourbon, Bow Ties & Ball Gowns Celebration of Hope for the Huntington Disease Society of America Northeast Ohio Chapter at the Landerhaven Event Center in Mayfield, Ohio.

Bourbon, Bow Ties & Ball Gowns Celebration of Hope for the Huntington Disease Society of America Northeast Ohio Chapter at the Landerhaven Event Center in Mayfield, Ohio.

The Moonlight Serenaders featured at Second Annual Christmas Truce Ball

December 18, 2021 An exciting evening of Dancing and Camaraderie in preparation for the 2022 Reenacting Season allowed the Moonlight…

Moonlight Serenaders Big Band performs for 700 guests at Summit County Annual Republican Party Gala

Lincoln Day will never be the same after the tremendous success of the July 24th 88th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner…

In Memory: We’ll Miss You Mona!

Mona Schaeffer joined The Moonlight Serenaders back in the 50s when it all started. She performed as lead trumpet for…

Trumpeter Mona Schaeffer, 96, still swings with Moonlight Serenaders

Read the full article featured the Akron Beacon Journal, Spring 2019.

June 21, "Private Event", Hudson OH


Tuesday Night Jazz at The Lyric
May 6, Tuesday

Join us for a delightful evening of big band swing as we return to this wonderful venue!

Admission is free! Delicious food and drinks are available for purchase.

Location: Lyric Bistro, 225 High St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077

Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm


Military & Veterans Appreciation & Resource Event
May 2, Friday

You are cordially invited to a celebration to honor the military, veterans and their families in the community!

This is a free event featuring military-style canteen food, MRE tasting, crafts, face painting, touch-a-truck, an amazing lineup of local veteran support organizations, and live music by the fabulous Moonlight Serenaders!

Location: Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium, 2345 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm


A Big Band Celebration
March 14 2025, Friday

Join us for an epic celebration of big band tunes, featuring performances by The Moonlight Serenaders and The Akron Big Band!

Location: Blu Jazz+, 47 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Time: 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Tickets: $30 General Admission.

Visit https://blu-jazz.turntabletickets.com/shows/6076/?date=2025-03-14 to purchase tickets, and reserve your seating time.

Scratch kitchen providing a chef driven menu of seasonal fare, and a full-service bar boasting premium liquors, signature cocktails, and inspired wine & beer selections are available for purchase.


New Year's Eve Celebration
Dec. 31 2024
Amish Door Restaurant, Milana Event Center

1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot, Ohio 44689

7:00 PM to 1:00 AM January 1

Join us for a delightful evening of dinner, dancing to the live music of the Moonlight Serenaders big band, party favors, open bar, and a champagne toast at midnight as we bring in the new year!

For tickets and complete event information, visit https://amishdoor.com/eventcalendar/2025-new-years-eve-celebration/


Tuesday Night Jazz At The Lyric
December 10 2024, Tuesday
Fairfield to Fairport

Join us for a delightful evening listening to jazz featuring the Moonlight Serenaders Big Band
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Free Admission. Food and drink are available for purchase.

For additional information, visit https://www.lyricbythelake.com


Christmas Concert
December 7 2024, Saturday

Grandview United Methodist Church, 2315 Phelps Ave, Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223
Free admission, but donations will be accepted to benefit the church.

FLight snacks will be available after the concert.


July 4, Thursday , PATRIOTIC FOURTH-OF-JULY, Independence Day Celebration

FREE and open to the public CONCERT/PERFORMANCE 8-9:30pm

Hosted by City of Ashland, Ohio, 44805

Location: Guy C. Myers Memorial Band-shell

Information: www.ASHLAND-OHIO.COM/GUY-C-MYERS-BAND-SHELL


February 24 2024 Saturday PERFORMANCE

SUMMIT COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY, LINCOLN DAY CELEBRATION

Quaker Station Event-Catering 135 S. Broadway, Akron 44308

Guest Speaker, Mr. Jim Jordan

Tickets and details: www.facebook.com/SummitCountyRepublicanParty/


December 16, 2023: 4th Annual "Christmas Truce Ball" – Crew 1944

World War II Re-Enactment Dinner Dance

La Pizzaria Event Center – 3656 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, OH, 44718


November 11, 2023: Veterans Day "America the Beautiful" Celebration

12 pm Matinee show and dinner at Das Dutch Village Theater in Columbiana, OH


October 20, 2023: Private Event – 75th Anniversary, Grandview United Methodist Church

Parish Celebration and Sweetest Day Dinner Dance in Cuyahoga Falls, OH


July 20, 2023: Private Event – Medina County Masonic Retirement Community in Medina, OH


July 2, 2023: Private Party – Independence Day Celebration in Ravenna, OH


December 17, 2022: Third Annual Christmas Truce Ball World War II Re-enactment Dinner Dance in Canton, Ohio


November 18, 2022: Huntington's Disease Society of America "Northeast Ohio Celebration of Hope" in Mayfield Heights


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October 15, 2022: America the Beautiful Big Band Military Salute 1940s Big Band Show and Dance


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September 16, 2022: Private Wedding Party at Sunny Brook Country Club in Kent, Ohio


August 27, 2022: Private Party at ROCKYNOL Retirement Community in Akron, Ohio


August 6, 2022: Marblehead Historical Society 200th Birthday and Lighthouse Renovation


June 23, 2022: Korean War Veterans Memorial Dedication at Ohio Veterans Memorial Park


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June 18, 2022: Marblehead Historical Society 200th Birthday and Lighthouse Renovation


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July 3, 2022: Private Party in celebration of Independence Day in Ravenna, Ohio


June 11, 2022: Grandview United Methodist Church Fundraiser, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio


Summit County RNC Lincoln Day Dinner with Governor Mike Dewine

Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Quaker Station Event Center in Akron, Ohio


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December 18, 2021: Annual World War II Re-enactment Dinner-Dance at La Pizzaria Event Center in Canton, Ohio.

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November 5, 2021: Bourbon, Bow Ties & Ball Gowns Celebration of Hope for the Huntington Disease Society of America Northeast Ohio Chapter at the Landerhaven Event Center in Mayfield, Ohio.

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July 24, 2021: The Moonlight Serenaders Big Band performed at the Quaker Station in Akron, Ohio.

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January 18, 2020: WW2 Reenactors - First Annual Christmas Truce Ball at La Pizzaria, Canton, OH

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Dec. 17, 2019: Christmas party at Guy's Party Center, Akron, OH


Dec. 14, 2019: The Inn at Belden Village Christmas party, Canton, OH


Dec. 10, 2019: St Vincent DePaul Christmas party, Akron, OH


Nov. 22, 2019: Huntington's Disease fundraiser at Landerhaven, Mayfield Heights, OH

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Oct. 19, 2019: Sweetest Day Dance at Grandview UMC, Cuyahoga Falls, OH


March 30, 2019: Spring Dinner Dance at The Venue Banquets hall, Tallmadge, OH

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and many, many, more ....