February 8, 2026 – Millikin University’s School of Music will host a Valentine’s Gala on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Hostetler, featuring an evening of live jazz and dinner.
The event will showcase Millikin’s Jazz Band I with guest vocalist Alexandra Manfredo. Dinner will be catered by Coney McKanes and includes a choice of chicken marsala or roasted pork, served with garlic mashed potatoes, butter-roasted corn, and Grandma Flo’s Famous Pie. Beverages include tea, lemonade, or water, and a cash bar will be available.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Live music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include dinner and the performance. Proceeds benefit Millikin University’s School of Music, which offers a wide range of degree programs and more than 20 performing ensembles open to both majors and non-majors.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite by clicking HERE.
