Danville Mayor Mike Perros gives key to the city to Matthew Whitaker … – Danville Advocate
Published 5:30 pm Monday, February 21, 2022
By Special to The Advocate-Messenger
Jazz musician Matthew Whitaker performed at Weisiger Theatre at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts on Feb. 12. Danville Mayor Mike Perros gifted Whitaker a key to the city after the performance.
“Performing at the Norton Center for the Arts was such a wonderful experience,” Whitaker said. “The venue and everyone there is great. The band and I enjoyed performing for such a warm audience.”
Whitaker, 20, has been featured on TV programs such as “60 Minutes” and “The Today Show,” and wowed a near-capacity crowd in Weisiger Theatre.
“I was so surprised when I was presented with the key to the city by Mayor Mike Perros,” Whitaker said. “It is such an honor to have received it. It’s something I never expected, and it made the night even more special. I will never forget it!”
