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]
| 1940s World War II Era Ball | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Historical reenactment ball |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Boulder Airport |
| Location(s) | Boulder, Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Founder | T. Khyentse James |
| Website | www |
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]
References
edit- ^ a b c Adam Perry. "Having a ball". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Aimee Heckel. "1940s World War II Ball goes to new heights in second year". Colorado Daily. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Quentin Young. "1940s WWII Era Ball to transport attendees with old styles, music, dance". Times-Call. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ a b "Period Piece". Denver Westword. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Amber Taufen. "Play It, Sam". Denver Westword. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Joy Harper. "OUR PICK: World War II Era Ball in Boulder". The Gazette. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ a b "1940s Christmas Ball At Wings Over The Rockies Air And Space Museum Sells Out On Pearl Harbor Anniversary". Huffington Post. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Janice Wood. "1940s Ball at Boulder Airport". General Aviation News. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Dan Daru. "Boulder World War II Ball a trip back in time". FOX 31. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Lauren R. Harrison. "We're here, we're queer, we rock". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Shannon Wolfe. "1940s WWII Era Ball: Khyentse James Takes A Sentimental Journey". Ask Miss A. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ "1940s World War II Era Ball: Boulder Airport site of June 16 1940s-era annual ball celebration". Denver Post. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ^ Ellen Fike (June 11, 2016). "Take a step back in time at this 1940s-themed dance in Boulder". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- ^ A.H. Goldstein (June 17, 2016). "1940s WWII Era Ball in Boulder celebrates simpler times". Daily Camera. Retrieved October 26, 2016.