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Christmas Ball The Producers of the 1940’s WWII Era Ball Proudly Present…The 2nd Annual 40’s & 50’s Big Band Christmas Ball Sat. December 10th 6PM-1AM At the Historic Boulder Elks Lodge (and Columbia Inn 50‘s Ski Lodge;) Join us this Christmas for a fabulous 40’s and 50’s holiday party that will bring back all the warmth and nostalgia of a more simple time! Experience an enchanting evening of dancing with your sweetheart (or meet one!), amidst movie set lights and props, re-enactors, sleighs, Christmas trees, a canopy of lights and The Hot Tomatoes, one of the most sought after big bands! Enjoy re-enactments from the timeless movies, “White
Christmas,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” and “A Christmas Carol,” where you can
watch Bing, Danny and the Haynes Sisters sing “Snow,” or visit the ghosts of
Christmas past, present and future! Listen to world famous Frank Sinatra
tribute artist--Derek Evilsizor and The Andrews Sisters Reveille3 sing with
our Big Band! If you want to continue dancing after the Hot Tomatoes, join
our late night 50’s dance party w/ a live Christmas set from The Atomic
Drifters at 11:30pm! Also with the White Christmas Carolers, Vintage Jazz Dance Group--The Diamond Dolls, Boulder Swing Dance, swing dancing lessons and don’t forget to visit our outdoor Christmas Village with glass blowers (who will make you an ornament while you wait), ice carvers, chestnuts you can roast on an open fire, delicious holiday treats and photos with Santa in his sleigh. Annual “Authentic Attire” dance and costume contest! Christmas dinner plates available for purchase including vegetarian/vegan option. Wine, beer, champagne and cocktails available for purchase.At the Historic Boulder Elks Lodge (& Columbia Inn 50‘s Ski Lodge) 3975 28th St. $40/$45 at the door Tickets/INFO: www.1940sball.org 720-924-1945 Facebook page for information and RSVP : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127675707286148#!/1940sBall ABOUT THE 1940’s WWII BALL NFP: “The birth of this ball began in the 1940s, when founder Khyentse James' grandparents met at a Pennsylvania radio station (WCDL Carbondale). Her grandmother was a singer and her grandfather became an announcer upon his return from World War II duty. Years later, their love story inspired Khyentse's passionate interest in the culture and music of the 1940s that brought her grandparents together. It was when Khyentse was working at the Boulder Airport and earning her pilot's license that she got the idea to hold an event in the large hangar to celebrate that culture. The event saw huge success and media coverage in its beginning years and now the 1940s World War II Era Ball is a vibrant and fun-filled community celebration of the Swing Era. Don your classiest dancing duds and join in this celebration of the style, culture, music and spirit of the Swing Era. Circa-World War II vehicles and planes will surround the large, open hangar of the Boulder Airport under the stars of the warming, summer evening. Don't be afraid to get your boogie woogie on at this popular appreciation of the patriotism, energy and upbeat grooves that earned this special time in history the title of the Greatest Generation.” -Josie Klemaier In addition to the Big Band Christmas Ball, we also produce the 1940’s WWII Era Ball--please visit the link for more info. Because of this tremendous response we formed the 1940’s Ball NFP -- a non profit organization that manages the two events. The summer and winter events help pay for the non profit’s operating costs, staff and event development. After these expenses are paid, all net proceeds from the summer ball are donated to The Wounded Warriors Project and The Spirit of Flight Center Colorado. In addition, all liquor sales from the winter ball support the Boulder Elks Club and the Wounded Warriors Project. Since our inception and including the summer 11’ ball we have donated over $16,000 to our past charities! Our mission is to create community and cultural connections that cross generations, genres and borders through celebrating the music, dance & culture of the 1940’s WWII Swing Era. We aim to provide quality performances & educational opportunities which will not only inspire those who already love the “The Greatest Generation”, but will also introduce others to it. T. Khyentse James
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