By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP
Development & Marketing Communications Manager, The Honeywell Foundation, Inc.

Wabash — The Honeywell House’s 5th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert will take place at 7 p.m. Friday,  July 31. This event is made possible by lead sponsors First Merchants Bank and Lundquist Appraisal & Real Estate. Associate sponsors are Beacon Credit Union, Metal Source, J.M. Reynolds Oil Comp., Inc., Wabash Electric Supply and Wendy’s of Wabash.

Jazz on the Lawn will feature the Cool City Band performing favorites from the “Great American Songbook” including Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and other great contemporary tunes.

Since forming in 1999, the band has gained a following in Indiana and has performed throughout the Midwest. Band members are band leader and pianist Roy Geesa, female vocalist Shannon Forsell, male vocalists Jimmy Guilford and Laney Wilson, Forrest Means, trumpet, Danny Huey, trombone, John Nelson, alto sax, Tom Clarke, tenor sax, Tom Meyer, baritone sax, Jon Block bass, and Craig Waltz, drums.

Opening act, vocalist Brett Wiscons, will take the stage from 6 p.m. to 6:45 pm to kick off the event. The lawn will be open at 5 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellhouse.org or by calling the Honeywell Center Box Office at (260) 563-1102. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for youth through high school. Entry is free for children 2 years and younger.

For groups looking to make a memorable evening while attending the concert as well as help support the Honeywell House, an elegantly covered table for eight may be reserved for a cost of $250. This reservation option comes with mood-setting candles and a welcome basket that includes 2 bottles of wine, cheese, crackers and a selection of fresh fruit.

Concessions will offer favorite grilled items, light appetizers, and drinks. Guests may bring their own lawn chairs or blankets, as well as bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. In accordance with Indiana State Law, alcohol may not be carried into the event.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (260) 563-1102