Jazzed Up Christmas 2025

🎄 7th Annual Jazzed Up Christmas

Saturday, December 6, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM)
Roof Garden Ballroom – Historic Arnolds Park, Iowa

✨ A Night of Holiday Magic & Swing!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer, swinging jazz, and big band brilliance at the 7th Annual Jazzed Up Christmas, featuring the Jazzed Up Big Band, Shawn Cable, and introducing Allison Mickelson.

After a record-breaking summer season at the Roof Garden Ballroom, the band returns to light up the stage with festive favorites, dazzling arrangements, and timeless holiday spirit.

🎷 A Big Band Christmas Celebration

Experience the joy of the season as we bring fresh energy and signature swing to your favorite holiday tunes. You’ll hear:

• Holiday classics reimagined with a jazzy twist
• Big Band showstoppers that’ll get your toes tapping
• Heartwarming vocal features and soulful solos
• A holiday sing-along to bring the crowd together
• New musical surprises that make every year fresh and exciting

Building on the success of last year’s sold-out performance, this year’s show raises the bar again — with new arrangements and the exciting addition of Allison Mickelson to the Jazzed Up Christmas lineup.

🌟 Featured Performers

Shawn Cable

Returning once again is Emmy® Award-winning meteorologist and vocalist Shawn Cable, from KEYC in Mankato. Shawn’s smooth, powerful voice has become a cornerstone of Jazzed Up Christmas, and his breathtaking rendition of “O Holy Night” remains a highlight that brings audiences to their feet every year.

Allison Mickelson

We are thrilled to welcome Allison Mickelson, an award-winning actor and vocalist whose career spans national tours, regional theater, cabaret, and concert halls across the U.S. and abroad.

Allison is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with an MFA in Classical and Contemporary Text (Acting) and the 2017 Broadway World Award winner for Best Actress in a Regional Musical for her portrayal of Alison Bechdel in Fun Home at Portland Center Stage.

Her credits include Next To Normal, Elf The Musical, Mame, Well, Tiny Beautiful Things, Let Me Down Easy, and Lisa Kron’s one-woman show 2.5 Minute Ride. When she’s not performing, Allison teaches Drama and Music at Eugene Field A+ Elementary School in South Dakota and continues to inspire through her artistry, creativity, and storytelling.

Her warm stage presence, theatrical depth, and vocal versatility make her the perfect new addition to the Jazzed Up Christmas family.

🎵 Musical Highlights

Expect a mix of audience favorites and new surprises, including:

• Let It Snow, Let It Snow – in the Michael Bublé swing style
• Cool Yule – Louis Armstrong as performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Catherine Russell
• Merry Christmas Darling – The Carpenters’ beloved ballad
• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Harry Connick Jr. inspired
• God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Gordon Goodwin’s jazz powerhouse
• Rudolph’s Mambo – a crowd-pleasing new favorite
• Shawn Cable’s signature O Holy Night
• Plus sing-along moments and fresh new charts!

❤️ A Tradition Worth Keeping

For seven years, Jazzed Up Christmas has been one of the Iowa Great Lakes’ favorite holiday events — blending world-class musicianship, festive fun, and the timeless sound of the big band era. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family, friends, coworkers, or that special someone.

🎟️ Ticket Information

• General Admission: Starting at $35 (plus taxes & fees)
• VIP Seating and Booths: $50 per seat (plus taxes & fees)

Seating is limited and this event typically sells out — reserve early to secure your place at this year’s most swingin’ holiday celebration.

💫 Presented by Jazzed Up Big Band

A 16-piece powerhouse ensemble keeping the big band tradition alive in the Iowa Great Lakes region. From Basie to Kubis, Connick to Goodwin — we’re proud to make the music swing on.

Note: Ticket prices have been adjusted slightly to reflect the event's increasing production costs.

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