1860s ball 2009

[Annette Bethke]

I realize this is really far in advance; however, things fill up so quickly. Please consider saving January 31, 2009 for an 1860s ball in the Austin, Texas area. Tickets will be around $30 a person, light refreshments will be served.

Plans are almost firmed up and more information will be available in the next month or so.

Date: January 31, 2009
Name: 1860s Ball
Location: TBD
Capacity: 70
POC: Annette Bethke
Email: netnet81@yahoo.com
Websites: http://www.geocities.com/txcwcivilian/Events.html
Listserver: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/txcwcivilian/

[Annette Bethke]

General information about the ball is now available at http://www.geocities.com/txcwcivilian/Ball.html

[Annette Bethke]

The deadline to purchase tickets for the ball is December 31; tickets are limited to 70. Information and registration can be found at http://www.geocities.com/txcwcivilian/Ball.html.

Hope to see you there.

[Danny]

Annette -

These mid-winter Balls are great. We sponsor one each year. We also have the same problem in that the band we hire, though wonderful, does not in detail represent a period band, mostly because of their modern instruments - like your fine band pictured here with non-period mandolin-banjo and dreadnaught guitar.

What they will do for us though is a song or two using only the period repro instruments they do happen to have (fiddle and fretless banjo) explaining it as such.

Play on, wish I was in the area for your Ball...

Dan Wykes

[Annette Bethke]

Yes, period bands can be a challenge. Unfortunately, I could not keep the ball tickets at a reasonable price and still pay the cost of a period band, their accommodations and travel.

However, this band is a highly respected contra band within a short drive of the event site. They are working with me on period music, dances and clothing as is the dance mistress. I'm very confident they will fit the bill well and really add to the event.

[Annette Bethke]

Just an FYI. I have updated the ball page (http://www.geocities.com/txcwcivilian/Ball.html)on my website with some additional links to dancing information (some great videos) and the expected program.

[Annette Bethke]

The deadline is fast approaching to purchase tickets for the ball January 31 in Kyle. You can purchase through PayPal or by sending through the mail.

This event promises to be one of the more authentic events in Texas in 2009; it will definately be an event to remember.

Visit http://www.geocities.com/txcwcivilian/Ball.html for more information.

[Annette Bethke]

I hope you all had a great Christmas. Just a reminder that if you plan to attend the ball January 31 in Kyle, you need to reserve your tickets by the Dec. 31 deadline just over a week away.

You can email me or use the online for at http://www.geocities.com/txcwcivilian/ballregistration.html

[Annette Bethke]

Today is the day! Along with the New Year, today (or early tomorrow morning) is your last chance to register for the ball. It promises to be a fun time and I'd love to have you.

[Annette Bethke]

This event has been cancelled.