By Lori EhdeBack by popular demand, Sioux Valley Luverne Medical Center is sponsoring a Spring Music Gala Saturday to benefit Children’s Miracle Network.The theme this year is "Dancing with the Hospital Stars," and the lineup of entertainment will feature music and comedy by local physicians and staff. Sue Sandbulte, service excellence representative for Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital, is again in charge of organizing the event."There will be dancing, singing, comedy and creative expression," Sandbulte said. "Hospital staff, physicians and people in the medical field will be involved."For examples Nova and Don Holbeck will dance a waltz and jitterbug. "They taught dancing in the community for many years and this will be a treat," Sandbulte said. A group of nurses will be singing, as will Dr. Joshua Crabtree and his wife, Emily. "Their performance last year was fantastic," Sandbulte said of the Crabtrees."Did I forget to mention those fabulous doctors who performed last year? They will be back again this year … dancing." They won’t be dancing alone, however. They have a special guest who will appear live for the first time on stage, Sandbulte said. "Don’t miss it."New this year will be Dave Knips tickling the ivories. "Instead of putting you to sleep, you just might want to fasten your seatbelt!" Sandbulte said.Comedy is a big part of the Gala also, Sandbulte said. "Lanette Elbers and Stacy Mente will provide comedy. They are sisters who will have you laughing," she said. "Dr. Don Smith will make an appearance with a joke or two, as well as other hospital staff with some crazy jokes."Shawn Cable, KELO-TV, will emcee the event, and local professional opera singer Emily Lodine will perform as a featured guest.Jay Tripp, Anoka, will make a guest appearance as well. "Jay wrote a song for a little girl who was undergoing heart surgery a year ago in Minneapolis," Sandbulte said. "Her name is Jaden Nickels. She is now two years old and doing fine. She and her parents will make a special appearance as well."Lorie Line was invited as special guest this year, but she’s on a tour and couldn’t accept. "She has donated four tickets to her Christmas concert in Sioux Falls," Sandbulte said. "We will sell raffle tickets that evening and draw the winners during intermission."In addition to volunteer performers, Sandbulte said many dedicated hospital employees will be working behind the scenes, helping with ushering, tickets and with back-stage errands. "Darrel and LaDonna Van Aartson will once again make another beautiful and unique backdrop for all to enjoy," Sandbulte said. "George Bonnema, Luverne Flowers, will graciously donate the plants and flowers that will decorate the stage and complement the backdrop."Saturday’s event is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Luverne’s historic downtown Palace Theatre. Tickets ($10 each) will be sold at the door, which opens at 6 p.m."It’s going to be a great evening of entertainment that you won’t want to miss," Sandbulte said.Afterward, the Coffey Haus, across the street from the Palace Theatre, will offer a chocolate fountain and coffee.Sandbulte said last year’s event brought in more than $2,200 after expenses for Children’s Miracle Network. "The Children’s Miracle Network Telethon is coming up in June, and we hope to present them with $6,000," Sandbulte said. "We have fund-raisers throughout the year which help us reach our goal."