1940s World War II Era Ball explained
1940s World War II Era Ball |
Status: | Active |
Genre: | Historical reenactment ball |
Frequency: | Annually |
Venue: | Boulder Airport |
Location: | Boulder, Colorado |
Country: | United States |
Years Active: | 2008–present |
Founder Name: | T. Khyentse James |
1940s World War II Era Ball is an annual historical reenactment event in Boulder, Colorado.[1] [2] [3] The event is a ball, which features swing music from the 1940s and impersonators of musicians and entertainers such as Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and the Andrews Sisters.[4] [5] The ball is held in a hangar at the Boulder Airport and features World War II-era airplanes including C-45 Expeditors and B-25 Mitchells.[1] [4] [6] The ball also holds an annual 1940s White Christmas Ball.[7] Net proceeds from the event are donated to local charities including those that support World War II veterans and the preservation of aviation history.[8]
The 1940s World War II Era Ball was first held in 2008.[9] The ball was founded by Khyentse James, who previously founded the Decibelle Music and Culture Festival.[1] [10] The ball was created in honor of James' grandparents, who were radio performers and met while they were working at a radio station together in the 1940s.[7] [11] [12]
In 2016, the ball expanded to two nights for its ninth annual event. The theme was "Our Troops Bring Home Paradise: A Tiki Explosion" and included car shows, film screenings and other events.[13] [14]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Having a ball. Adam Perry. Boulder Weekly. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: 1940s World War II Ball goes to new heights in second year. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123105/http://www.coloradodaily.com/ci_15204670. dead. April 13, 2014. Aimee Heckel. Colorado Daily. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: 1940s WWII Era Ball to transport attendees with old styles, music, dance. Quentin Young. Times-Call. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: Period Piece. Denver Westword. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: Play It, Sam. Amber Taufen. Denver Westword. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: OUR PICK: World War II Era Ball in Boulder. Joy Harper. The Gazette. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: 1940s Christmas Ball At Wings Over The Rockies Air And Space Museum Sells Out On Pearl Harbor Anniversary. Huffington Post. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: 1940s Ball at Boulder Airport. Janice Wood. General Aviation News. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: Boulder World War II Ball a trip back in time. Dan Daru. FOX 31. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: We're here, we're queer, we rock. Lauren R. Harrison. Chicago Tribune. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: 1940s WWII Era Ball: Khyentse James Takes A Sentimental Journey. Shannon Wolfe. Ask Miss A. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: 1940s World War II Era Ball: Boulder Airport site of June 16 1940s-era annual ball celebration. Denver Post. April 12, 2014.
- Web site: Take a step back in time at this 1940s-themed dance in Boulder . Wyoming Tribune Eagle . Ellen Fike . June 11, 2016 . October 26, 2016.
- Web site: 1940s WWII Era Ball in Boulder celebrates simpler times . Daily Camera . A.H. Goldstein . June 17, 2016 . October 26, 2016.