Rockabilly Corner- The 2nd Annual Big Band Christmas ball
by Sheila Broderick
The Big Christmas ball was quite an experience. What an enchanting evening. We stepped back in to the 1940s and 50s, with military uniforms, and zoots, and the 40s/50s glamour truly gave you a nostalgic feeling of being back in simpler times.
The evening started off with a traditional Christmas diner, turkey and all the trimmings, complete with Christmas Carolers. Chestnuts were being roasted along side some very talented glass blowers (I purchased 4 really beautiful tree ornaments), and swing dance lessons were being taught before the big evening started.
The music began with The Hot Tomatoes Swing Band, who were later joined by Reveille 3, an Andrews Sisters tribute band. Together they really nailed it. Their sound was authentic and reminiscent of a time almost forgotten.
The Diamond Dolls performed periodically through out the evening, and then did a flawless job re-enacting synchronized swimming on skateboards.
Money was raised for Veterans and Toys for Children, and photographers took photos with Santa and pin-ups to remember the evening. Spirit of Flight offered a 2012 Pin-up Calendar that benefits the aviation museum.
The evening was completed with a conga line and a News Year’s toast in which all sang Auld Lang Syne and confetti exploded everywhere.
If you still had energy,The Atomic Drifters put on a heck of a show as they always do!
This was a night to remember and I will definitely be attending the summer 1940s Ball! This one I hear takes place in an airplane hanger with old planes. How fun!
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