Boulder Colorado Airport Hanger Becomes Rick’s Cafe as Attendees Dress for the Decade
Contributed by Diana Crawford
The 8th Annual 1940’s WWII Era Ball and destination event will transport two-thousand plus guests back to the 1940’s through music, costumes, a pin-up girl contest, food, drinks, and dancing. The annual sell-out event raises money for the Wounded Warriors Project, the Spirit of Flight Center Colorado, and the Audie Murphy Museum.
A USO-style event, the 1940’s WWII Ball will feature musical acts from Frank Sinatra, and the Andrews’ Sisters impersonators, plus comedian Bob Hope. Guests have the opportunity to mingle and dance among 1940’s classic cars, WWII planes, military vehicles, and reenactors.
The Boulder Airport hangar will be transformed into Casablanca’s Rick’s Café American for the event with belly dancers, Sam, Rick and roulette tables. The address for navigation is Boulder Airport, 3393 Airport Road, in Boulder CO.
Be sure to dress for the occasion and wear what you — or your grandparents — might have worn back in those days. The Ball offers a chance to dance through the night in WWII era garb. Or, ladies, be daring and enter the Pin-up Girl Contest. Vintage party dresses — or modern attire with era-like cut and accessories — or military uniforms and 1940’s suits and accessories are strongly recommended. Don’t be a fuddy-duddy; dress the part!
This year, for the first time, Ball-goers have the opportunity to participate in the full “Weekender Package.” If you can’t get enough of the 1940’s Era, then extend your weekend from Friday night through Sunday morning’s hangover brunch. The Weekender Package will be hosted at the Hotel Boulderado.
The 1940s WII Era Ball includes:
Friday – June 17, 2016
- A 1940’s themed dinner buffet/social at the Boulderado’s vintage bar, “License No. 1” with Swing dance lessons and The Jeremy Mahoney Swing Band to get you ready for the big night. Hosted by Tiki Brian.
- Preview showing of South Pacific “Pin Up: The Movie!” in preparation for Mimosa Matinee featuring the showing of South Pacific on Sunday.
Saturday – June 18, 2016:
- 11am-6pm – 1940’s Starlet Salon at the hotel.
- 10am-5pm – Workshops at the hotel.
- 10a.m-6pm – Car Show including Pin Ups For Charity with Swimsuit Pin Up Contest, bands, DJ and very special celebrity guest appearance.
- 4pm-1am – The main event! 1940’s WWII Era Ball.
Sunday – June 19, 2016 (part of the Weekender Package):
- 10am – Brunch and Mimosa Matinee featuring “Pin Up: The Movie!”
- Farewell social at the hotel
To find out more about this annual Ball, visit the event’s official website at www.1940sball.org, or register for the event online. Ticket prices range from $45 for general admission, through add-ons or group options. Both the website and the registration page contain details about dressing the part and planning for your fun evening. It’ll be a gas!
Buy a ticket to the Ball and enjoy a great night learning about and celebrating the 1940s, while helping charities too. Ticket purchases are helping to support wounded soldiers and the preservation of aviation history. Each 1940’s Ball benefits The Wounded Warrior Project and The Spirit of Flight Center Colorado, and the Audie Murphy Museum. Past ticket sales have added up to over $60,000 donated to charities!
The 1940’s Ball NFP is a non-profit organization, produces two annual events: The 1940’s WWII Era Ball and the 1940’s White Christmas Ball. Their mission is to create community and cultural connections that cross generations, genres and borders through celebrating the music, dance & culture of the 1940’s and 50’s. They aim to provide quality performances & educational opportunities which will not only inspire those who already love the “The Greatest Generation,” but will also introduce others to it.
