Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta has added another evening of live music with Gene Parker and Friends Open Jazz Sessions.

The sessions will be on Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. Plan to join them on stage, if you wish...or at least sit back and listen while you dine.

The popular restaurant (seats 120 people, folks were waiting for tables at 7 p.m. on Saturday) has live music for diners from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Those scheduled to sing and play this month include:
Friday, Feb. 12, Chris Buzzelli and Maria Fricano (think Valentine's)
Saturday, Feb. 13, Megan and Amanda Lotz (think Valentine's)
Friday, Feb. 19, Matt Deter
Saturday, Feb. 20, Jim Boedicker
Friday, Feb. 26, Freddie Neal
Saturday, Feb. 27, Matt Deter

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