The Charlotte County Jazz Society presents Heather Thorn and Vivacity featuring Adrian Cunningham on December 9, 2024, at 7:00 at The Charlotte Performing Arts Center (CPAC), 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda. Heather Thorn is a xylophonist in Orlando, where she performs with her band Vivacity and as a freelance percussionist. In 2019 and 2022, she was featured with Vivacity as the headline act for the I Love Jazz International Jazz Festival in Brazil. She was also a guest soloist with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in 2021 for the Holiday Pops concert. Heather has been featured as a guest artist with Michael Andrew and Swingerhead, Carol Stein, the John Depaola quarter and as an opening act for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. As band leader of Vivacity, she frequently performs at swing dances and at renowned Central Florida venues. Heather wrote and performs her musical stage show Nostalgia Radio Hour-featuring an original script with classic tunes from the 1920’2-1950’s, and characters inspired from the Golden Age of Radio She also leads a jazz quarter at the Sea World Christmas Celebration and subs with the Walt Disney World Orchestra. Charlotte County Jazz Society members are free, non-members are $25, payable at the door, cash or check only. Students are free.