Egg Harbor, Wis. (January 12, 2026) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to presen “Isn’t It Romantic,” a special Valentine’s Dinner Concert fundraiser. The event will feature the incredible talents of Birch Creek Big Band Jazz session performer Karli Bunn (saxophone), along with guest artists Meghan Stagl (piano), Marion Mallard (bass) and Ellie Rui (drums). The quartet will perform in Juniper Hall on Saturday, February 14.
The evening will be filled with Classic love songs and jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, making it the perfect musical accompaniment to your Valentine’s celebration. Attendees can look forward to timeless melodies and sophisticated improvisations, delivered by four exceptional musicians, ensuring a romantic and memorable night.
Doors open at 5:15 and the evening begins with a pre-concert social at 5:30 pm. At 6:00 pm, a cash bar offering a selection of beverages, and heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Culinaria, will offer guests an enjoyable meal to precede the concert.
Tickets for this special event cost $90 per person and may be purchased at BirchCreek.org/Tickets or by contacting the Birch Creek Box Office at (920) 868-3763. You may also buy tickets in person at the Birch Creek office at 3821 County Rd E, three miles east of Egg Harbor. Birch Creek’s winter office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Darcy Kriha, all proceeds from this event will directly support Birch Creek students. Seating is limited, so secure your seats today!
Saxophonist Karli Bunn is a dedicated Birch Creek Big Band Jazz session member and a highly regarded performer, composer, and educator based in Chicago. She holds degrees from Northern Illinois and DePaul University and performs with numerous professional ensembles, including the Blueshift Big Band. Bunn teaches at Schaumburg High School, Beloit Memorial High School and through her own studio.
Meghan Stagl, piano, is a jazz vocalist, pianist and composer. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Hope College and a master’s degree in jazz performance from Western Michigan University. Stagl has played and recorded vocals and piano with various projects and artists. She can be found on Gustavo Cortiñas’ Kind Regards (2022), The Sam Pilnick Project’s Adler Suite (2021) and Emily Kuhn’s Ghosts of Us (2023).
In 2020, Stagl received the Luminarts Fellowship for Jazz Voice. She teaches ear training and keyboard classes at Morton College and private lessons at Moraine Valley.
Marion Mallard, bass, is an award-winning Chicago-based performing musician and composer. A recent graduate of DePaul University’s Jazz Studies program, she has been recognized as a JEN Sisters in Jazz selectee and a top young bassist in Illinois. Mallard is involved in groups performing throughout the Chicago music scene. She is passionate in all her pursuits within the arts and is working toward new collaborations.
Ellie Rui, drums, is a dynamic jazz musician based in Chicago who studied drumming with the legendary Billy Hart at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Her compositions can be characterized by her percussive approach, even when writing for other instruments. Rui generally follows a jazz form, but her chord changes and rhythms are intentionally non-standard. She performs professionally in various ensembles.
Don’t miss this magical evening of love and music. Join us in supporting Birch Creek’s mission of nurturing the next generation of talented musicians.
Celebrating its 51st season, Birch Creek Music Performance Center is Door County’s unique summer music venue and residential music academy located in Egg Harbor, WI. With a performance emphasis, academy students are taught by nationally known performers and educators during the day and perform alongside them in concerts at night. Four sessions focus on Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music; Symphony, and Big Band Jazz. Throughout this celebratory season, special guest artists will also join in performances. In mid-August, enrichment opportunities for adult musicians are offered through Wind Ensemble, Chamber Music, and Piano Retreats. Proceeds from all Birch Creek events and concerts provide support for Birch Creek students.
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