Evening at the Brant Inn – June 22nd, 2024

Step back in time to the golden era of the Brant Inn! Join us at the Marquis Gardens at the Waterfront Hotel for An Evening at the Brant Inn on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 6pm to 11pm. Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, drinks, and swing music as we celebrate Burlington’s iconic entertainment venue of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.

The night will include hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course dinner, dance lessons and demonstrations from danceScape, and live music from Smooth Blend Jazz Quartet. This event is a fundraiser for the Museums of Burlington, raising funds for the preservation of our collections and continued development of educational programming.

Tickets are $125/person ($120/members) and include passed hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, 1 drink ticket, dance lessons, and live musical entertainment. Cash bar available. Charitable donation receipt available upon request.

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to be on a danceScape designated Table of 10 at the event, Email [email protected] or call 905 633-8808. (Otherwise, book directly at the Museums of Burlington website.)

The Brant Inn was once host to some of the most famous entertainers in the world. Transport yourself into our past when some of the most famous entertainers in the world visited Burlington: Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole Trio, Andy Williams, Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Count Basie, Xavier Cugat, Les Brown, Woody Herman, Lawrence Welk, Fats Waller, Lena Horne, Victor Borge, Andy Williams, Liberace, Stan Kenton, Jayne Mansfield, Patti Page, Martha Raye, Sophie Tucker, The Ink Spots and more! 


Organizer: Joseph Brant Museum
Regular Price: $125/person ($120 for Museum members) and include passed hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, 1 drink ticket, dance lessons, and live musical entertainment. Cash bar available. Charitable donation receipt available upon request.

Presenting Sponsor:
Smith’s Funeral Homes.

Event Sponsors:
Cameron’s Brewing Oakville, Thordon Bearings Inc., Stoner & Company Family Law and Heritage Place.

Event Partners:
Marquis Gardens, danceScape, Smooth Blend Jazz Quartet and 13th Street Winery.


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