| The Strawberry Ball,
1996 (NOTE: This information is from
1996! CLICK HERE
for current details.) The Strawberry Ball is
coming! The Strawberry Ball is coming! That’s about all you’ll hear coming from
Jan Proceed these days. Jan, co-founder of the Backyard Bash, (it’s his backyard) is
gearing up for yet another cool party creation. This premier Strawberry Ball is being held
by The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council and Backyard Benefits, Inc., on Friday, October
25th, 1996, and proceeds go to Delta Housing and GHAC.
The First Annual Red Hot Strawberry Ball will be held in the Strawberry Square Atrium (of
course), at the corner of Third and Walnut streets. But don’t be fooled, they’ve
got the whole mall, upper and lower level. Tim Burns, long-time WINK 104 morning
personality will be the Master of Ceremonies, and Alicia Richards, WHTM Channel 27’s
news anchorperson will be the honorary costume contest judge. Doors open at 8:00 pm and
everyone — singles, couples, and groups are invited to attend. In addition to the
party, live entertainment, and costume contest, you’ll find a real casino strip, hors
d’ oeuvres, a cash bar, and even a silent auction!
The Strawberry Ball is a traditional costume party, so be prepared to come in disguise. If
you aren’t, make sure you’re wearing red, or you’ll surely stick out like a
sore (blue) thumb. The live entertainment is provided by Class Act, featuring Rita. Class
Act is recognized in Harrisburg as one of the great cover bands performing everything from
classics to contemporary. They are sure to get the house rockin’.
Awards for the best costumes will be given in several categories, and the spoils look to
be great! Forget Las Vegas and Atlantic City, because the Red Hot Strawberry Ball has a
real casino running the length of the Square. Gamble to your heart’s content with
"Strawberry Ball cash", and if you clean up at the tables, you can use your PLAY
cash to buy REAL arts, crafts, and collectibles, as well as gift certificates from local
merchants.
If that isn’t enough, the Ball is also hosting a very impressive silent auction.
It’s the perfect chance to pick up great items, donated by local artists and
businesses, at great prices. Plus it’s also a lot of fun bidding in secret!
Admission to the Red Hot Strawberry Ball is just $10 per person in advance, and $15 per
person at the door. Availability is limited to 2,000 attendees, and you better bet it will
be a sell out. If you would like to get tickets in advance, (strongly recommended) call
the Greater Harrisburg Arts Council at 238-5180.
(NOTE: This information is from 1996!
CLICK HERE
for current details.)
Special room rates are available at the Hilton, if you want to make a night of it, and you
don’t even have to worry about parking because attendees are welcome to park in the
Walnut Street Garage absolutely free.
Make that call today and get your tickets while they’re RED HOT! |
