2010 Bonnie Blue Ball

Yes!  The annual Bonnie Blue Ball has come around again.

October 30, 2010
5:00 in the evening
Dinner, and dancing, and tons of fun for the whole family.

You can come in costume, or in evening wear.  And, this year's event boasts a unique bonus, a costume contest!  Entry in the contest is an extra $5 at the door, and all attendees will take a vote on the evening's best costumes.  Prizes to be announced.

Ticket prices are here.  Be sure you register right away to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount.

For more information about this unique event, view last year's post on the subject.  Or... view a slideshow of last year's photos.  Do leave us a comment if you have any questions!

We hope to see you there!

The Gossip About Town

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Reminiscent

The day was drawing to its climax.

The sun had reached its zenith.

Dizzy with anticipation,

we gathered in the ballroom.

Supper was begun...

Whilst the silent stage awaited music.

The floor awaited the tapping of feet...

And, slowly, the sun began to sink.

The ballroom began to fill.

And The Bonnie Blue Ball officially began!

View the full slideshow here.

An Invitation to the Ball

You are invited

on October 31st, 2009,

to attend

the

Bonnie Blue Ball

A unique event, a chance to step back in time,

to move your feet to the dances of the 1860's,

to watch hoopskirts swirl and gloved hands touch.

What an honor to be an attendee at this historical

"re-enactment"of one of the most important times

in our nation's history!

Join us!

October 31st, 2009

5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Ticket prices are as follows...

Check out these Deep Discount prices! They are nearly half the "at the door price". Don't hesitate to get in early.

Deep Discount to "start the Ball rolling"
You must have your deep discount in by

Labor Day ( 9/8/09) actually the day after

$10.00 per person,
$18.00 per couple,
$50.00 per family-immediate members
(married children are a separate family)


Early Birds to "feather the nest"
You must have your early bird discount in by Columbus Day (10/13/09) actually the day after

$15.00 per person
$25.00 per couple
$65.00 per family - same parameters

At the door - Come on in! Glad to have ya! – The day of the ball (10/31/09)

$20.00 per person
$35.00 per couple
$80.00 per family- immediate members

Purchase tickets here. (At the Door ticket prices can only be purchased the day of the Ball. Online reservations are unnecessary)

Or send checks to...

Foundation for Christian Alternatives

2112 CR 4778

Winnsboro, TX, 75494

Or contact Karl or Nancy Falster at (903) 629-3034

Would you like to donate? Sponsor privileges include free admission to the ball, and advertisement for your business. Contact the Falsters at the number above for more information, or email them at zag@falsterfarm.com

Christmas Bonnie Blue Ball Photos

2006 Christmas Ball

Presenting the colors...


A small Southern Belle



Waiting for the dance to begin!

2007 Christmas Ball

The Tiger String Band leading the dancers in "The Virginia Reel".

A young couple dancing the night away...


Gathering to sing our final farewell, "Auld Lang Syne".



Please join us for the 5th Annual Bonnie Blue Ball on Februray 7th of 2009! (see below for more details)

Emma and Johanna, A Dance in Time official bloggers

Costuming Possibilities

I came across some lovely 1860's reproduction clothing and thought I would share, for the benefit of costume seekers.  

Enjoy!!

Reproduction 1860's Clothing

Announcing....  

The Bonnie Blue Ball

In April of 1861, the first shot of the American Civil War was fired. The people of the South fought the people of the North, brother against brother, family against family, one state against another.  The story is a long one, a story told countless times in countless ways, of the people of North and South, and the things they faced so long ago.

Take a step into history and join us on February 7th, 2009 at the annual Bonnie Blue Ball. This year’s event will be held in the City Auditorium of Winnsboro, Texas. Come and step in time to the lively 1860’s tunes played, in person, by the renowned Tiger String Band, dancing such dances as the Virginia Reel, the Spanish Minuet and the Patty Cake Polka. There will be an abundance of swishing hoop-skirts and courteous Southern gentlemen, of clapping hands and tapping heels. Come one! Come all! To celebrate our history and our heritage in a memorable evening that is wonderful fun for the whole family.

TICKETS

$15 adult

$5 child (ages 4-15)

$30 per couple

$50 per family/ group of four or more

These ticket prices are the reduced early bird rates. 

Do not hesitate to purchase them as soon as possible. 

Tickets bought at the door on Feb. 7, 2009 

will be as follows….

$25 adult

$10 child

$60 per couple

$85 per family/ group of four or more

If you are willing to sponsor this event and 

can invest a sum of money by December 10th, 

please contact me with one of the choices 

below as soon as possible. 

$1000.00

$500.00

$200.00

$100.00

$50.00-25.00

Sponsors are given the privilege of 

advertising their business at the event.

Note: If you decide to sponsor the event, 

your entry fee will be included in your donation.

Payment for tickets must be received by December 31th, 2008. Make checks payable to The Foundation for Christian Alternatives. The checks are tax deductible. If the amount of tickets sold by that time does not reach the needed quota to pay expenses for the ball, the event will be cancelled and your money refunded.

How about giving a ticket to the ball as a Christmas gift? Simply mention that you’d like it as a gift and the name/names of the recipients, and we’ll send you an elegant gift certificate that will serve as your ticket. What girl would not relish such a special evening?

We hope to see you there!

Emma and Johanna,  A Dance In Time official bloggers