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Nights Events
A Night in the 40's

Doors open 4:30


March 19th, 2011 Night in the 40s

Come dressed in the styles of the 40's and take a Sentimental Journey Back to 1943.

4:30 pm Hangar opens to public

Relive the memories of tonight in the years to come. Wander around and look at the WW II aircraft and memorabilia. Enjoy a Barbeque Plate from Taylor Rays and Refreshments of your choice. Please purchase tickets for food and drink at the food and drink ticket tables

4:45 till 5:15 - Preshow Dancing

Preshow Dancing Performed by Walk In-Dance Out www.walkin-danceout.com Walk In-Dance Out provides expert instruction in all forms of partnership dancing; including Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country, and Theatrical. You can participate in private lessons, group classes, and workshops at all levels, no experience necessary and no partner needed. Events are held on a regular basis to provide you with opportunities for performance dancing as well as social dancing.

5:30 pm till 7:00 pm - WWII Musical Show

WWII Musical Show performed by the Kathy Donald Jazz Ensemble www.kdquartet.com TheKathy Donald Jazz Ensemble, a 1940's Musical Show, with singers and a professional trio of piano, bass, and drums, featuring Kathy Donald, formerly of Art Royer's USO Show. Accompanying Kathy tonight will be Susan Gerkin, Lizz Reeves. For further info or bookings on The Kathy Donald Jazz Ensemble, email Kathy Donald at kdquartet@qwest.net.

7:30 pm till 11:00 pm - The Sun Lakes Big Band

The Sun Lakes Big Band is composed of 15 veteran big band players, featuring their vocalist, Joe Carroccio. Formed in 1998 by trumpeter Bart Salzman, the Sun Lakes Big Band has a reputation for taking audiences on a trip down memory lane of the 40's and 50's that rekindles fond memories and creates new ones. The band members are primarily retirees, with an average age of 73. Several of the band's members played for big bands in their heyday of WW-2 and Saturday night radio broadcasts from one of the famed ballrooms.

50/50 Split Raffle

50/50 tickets are just $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Winner receives half of the profits from this drawing. Tickets can be purchased at the food and drink ticket tables

Photos

Photos taken in front of Sentimental Journey. View photos from last years dance

Night in the 40's
March 19, 2005
Photos of some of the guests taken in front of Sentimental Journey.

Gift Shop

Gift Shop Visit our gift shop for that unique gift

Costume Contest

Step out in style. The audience will select the best dressed man and woman of the 40’s.

*PLEASE NOTE* To respect our American and Allied Veterans, we ask that all attendees refrain from wearing non-allied uniforms, specifically any Nazi and/or SS uniforms. We reserve the right to refuse admittance without refund.

Swing Dance Contests

Swing out with your sweetheart and show off your winning 1940’s dance moves. Two dance contest 18-40 and 41-over