Good Lookin’ Devil Benefit

THANK YOU….what an amazing day…over 300 folks dancing away in honor and memory of Jim Ceithamer.  With my deepest thanks and gratitude……to each and everyone of you who made this day a success and contributed to the financial and emotional support for Becci and her family.  We saw folks we haven’t seem in years who traveled to be with us.    It was a tremendous outpouring of love  - far beyond our wildest hopes for the day.

My thanks to the musicians, dance instructors and DJ Brent who made the day a celebration of Jim’s love for dancing, the Sunday Dance and his dancers.  Our bands – Marcy and the Highlights, Ken Wheaton trio, Old School and Universal Sound – our special guests – Bonnie and Dave – Side by Side, Kristy Larson and Mark Roeder – and a spectacular performance by Anthony Ceithamer, Jim’s grandson and Jacquelyn Ceithamer, Jim’s daughter.  Our dance instructors, Michael Glowacki, Tom Choudoir and Linda and Peter Goethche (Fred Astaire Dance) were WONDERFUL and managed the packed room.   A big thank you to Alice and the staff at Turner Hall – it was just perfect.  And to the over 100 folks who contributed drawing prizes.

Most of all though….the feeling at this event just cannot be explained – it was just pure joy, love and fun.  In all my years of playing at benefits, this was just an incredible experience.  Thank you, everyone.  Marcy

The morning downpour and high temps could not keep the Fitchburg crowd away from a fun time at McKee Farms Park, July 11 with Marcy and the Highlights.  Special guest, Ginny O’Brien, delighted the crowd with “Old Man Time” “Bill Bailey” and more!  Marcy and Ginny will be performing a special concert this fall to benefit the Senior Center Addition.  Stay tuned!

In a very emotional and intense tribute, over 40 veterans were introduced and recognized for their service on behalf of our country.  Thank you to everyone who shared in this special time on the 4th of July at the Deforest Celebration event.

It’s time for Highlights Musical Fireworks – NOTE – A NEW TIME THIS YEAR!  12:30 – 4:30 PM in the beer tent.  AND…join us for a special tribute to all Veterans and Active Members of the Armed Forces at 2:30 pm.  Be there to applaud those who keep our country safe and preserve the freedoms we enjoy in this great country.  Are you a vet or currently serving??  Join us so that we may honor you!

Special thanks to our sponsors – DMB Community Bank!

Who are these smiling folks?  The Highlights Dancers! They have performed at The Alliant Center, Oakwood Auditorium, the Waunakee Senior Center and the Jefferson.  In addition to dance demos, these friendly dancers get the crowd in the show!

The Cat's Pajamas with RJ (center) at the Oregon High School choral music fundraiser February 6th.

The Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band is composed of Grant Hendrickson, Brian Skinner, Nate Mendl and David Stills

David Stills and David Heim - a big fan!

Three of the four members of this now-famous vocal band are from right here in Wisconsin.  The Cat’s Pajamas are a show you don’t want to miss!  Marcy and kids, RJ and David, caught up to the band at a benefit for Oregon High School earlier this month.   Check out their website at www.vocalmeow.com and support this talented foursome!  Thanks! Marcy

Charles Murray is the WINNER of the first West Side Club Fish Fry Coupon

  Charles Murray, right, was our first lucky winner of a West Side Club fish dinner for two!  Congrats Charles!   The gift certificate was presented by RJ Heim, sax, at the West Side Club during the Highlights show Friday, Feb 12th.  A drawing will be held at every West Side Club gig.  Be sure to join the Highlights at our upcoming West Side Club show, Friday, March 5th!

Hey everyone!  Yes, beginning today, February 12th, 2010 we have created the new Highlights Happenings! – an email newsletter to let you know where we are playing and what we are up to!  So….sign up for the list.  Oh, and you will get several different notices about being on the list as we get this all set up.  Eventually you will get to a greeting from me.  I promise not to be a pest….just don’t want you to forget us!  Thank you for letting us be your band….and your friends!    Marcy

RJ Heim adds some sax and singing to the Highlights - See him tonite!

From time to time you’ll see a new face with the Highlights….it is RJ Heim, Ken and Marcy’s son who loves to sing and play the sax!  Join us at the West Side Club on February 12th to hear, In the Still of the Night and more!  Thanks to each and everyone of you for letting us share our musical family with you!