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Tuxedo Junction

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The high-energy big band Tuxedo Junction will come to Tekoa’s Empire Theatre Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. The 16-member ensemble, from the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area performs a repertoire of hits from the big band era of the 1930s and 40s. They also perform an array of selections from the 1950s right up to the present day.

Several of the band members also play with other area groups.

The band is a strong supporter of local charities and of higher education. In addition to donating performances to such groups as the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and the SNAP progra...