

Join us for an intimate evening of music, stories, and effortless style as Chicago’s own WGN-TV anchor Dan Ponce—founder of the celebrated vocal ensemble Straight No Chaser, a million-selling a cappella phenomenon—unveils his newest artistic chapter: a sophisticated solo jazz performance.
Backed by a quartet of the city’s finest jazz performers, Dan brings warmth, charm, and velvet-smooth vocals to a curated selection of timeless favorites by Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., Bobby Darin, Billy Joel, and more. Each song becomes a moment—blending classic jazz elegance with modern charisma.
Sip, dine, and settle into a night where the music feels close, personal, and effortlessly cool. A celebration of style, storytelling, and the enduring art of song—intimate, nostalgic, and truly timeless.