Big-band datebook: Where to listen (and dance) in the Twin Cities

Sept. 10: Cedar Avenue Big Band.

Sept. 17: Explosion Big Band.

Sept. 24: Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra.

Oct. 1: Bill Simenson Orchestra.

(All shows 8:30 p.m., $5-$10, 407 Central Av. SE., Mpls.)

Sept. 10: Nova Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. 7 p.m., Minne­sota Music Cafe, 449 Payne Av., St. Paul.

Sept. 14: Brio Brass at Selby Jazz Festival. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Selby & Milton Avs., St. Paul.

Sept. 29: Acme Jazz Company featuring Arne Fogel at Crooners Lounge. 5 p.m., $10, 6161 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley.

Oct. 7: JazzMN Orchestra with Debbie Duncan. 7:30 p.m., $38-$53, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen.

Sept. 8: Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle. Lesson at 6:15 p.m., music at 7, Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St. Clair Av., St. Paul.

Sept. 12: Minnesota Jazz Orches­tra. Lesson at 6:15 p.m., music at 7, $8, Wabasha Street Caves, 215 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul.

Sept. 14: Roseville Swing Band at Bombers Moon Ball. Lesson at 7, music at 8, $14.50-$17, Fleming Field, 310 Airport Road, South St. Paul.