5th Anniversary 

1940's White Christmas Ball

Sat. Dec. 6th 5PM-1AM   

At Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 

7711 E Academy Blvd Denver, CO  Tickets/INFO

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  "Party Like it's 1939!"--Eat Drink Denver

 

 

Only 3 Reserved Tables Left!  Get yours before they are SOLD OUT!  Tickets this year are selling faster than ever--don't miss out on our BIG 5th year anniversary celebration with the Rat Pack and Glenn Miller Tribute!
***VIP tables include parking, admission for party, group swing dance lesson at the beginning of the night, confirmed formal table in VIP section by stage, VIP hors d'oeuvres, private VIP bar, 2 drink coupons per person and a complimentary horse drawn sleigh ride for the party.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Exciting NEWS!  Glenn Miller will be making a very special appearance! More details TBA


Vote for your favorite pin up girl in our Miss Vintage US Pin Up Contest to be held at the Christmas Ball HERE.  Voting ends in 9 days! 

 

 

   

Who's getting excited for our big 5th anniversary Glenn Miller Tribute with the 19 piece Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra?

We have something incredible to add to it!

We're going to be re-creating the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo scene from the movie "The Glenn Miller Story!" This scene was filmed in the exact same spot at the venue where the ball with be hosted this year! And we'll have the scene from the movie playing in the background:) 
     
Chattanooga Choo Choo - Frances Langford
Chattanooga Choo Choo - Frances Langford

We recently booked our Sammy Davis Jr.'s (Nicholas Brooks) tickets from Vegas to Denver! We're Beyond elated to have THE Sammy Davis Jr. who stars in the Las Vegas (and International) Rat Pack Review show performing at the 1940's Ball this year!!! Get ready to get your socks knocked off by this guy! ~Khyentse



This year we'll have 2 super fun photo booths for you to step into your favorite vintage scenes! Cake Knife Photography will be remaking Main Street Bedford Falls for their photo booth! ...And for our other photo booth with Peter Anderson, you'll be able to get your photo with Santa and the Rat Pack or Glenn Miller! Don't forget to get your photo snapped amidst all the dancing and fun!
 

 

 

We have some super fun vendors on board this year for the Vintage Christmas Fair! Check them out here!  

 

 

"A Trip Back in Time!" -LA TIMES

 

 

It's our BIG 5th anniversary and to celebrate we're having 2 incredible big bands this year: The Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra and the 19 piece Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra!  

 

For the 70th anniversary of his disappearance the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra will be doing a Glenn Miller Tribute! On top of that, (and in addition to their regular set) The Hot Tomatoes will be performing a Rat Pack Tribute w/Sinatra, Dino & Sammy LIVE!   

And finally we'll have a new Christmas radio show featuring Jimmy Stewart and Clarence Odbody from, "It's a Wonderful Life" and NPR Affiliate KUNC's Wendy Wham live!

 

Read about all our 2014 Entertainment HERE 

See our Full 2014 Schedule HERE 

 

  Get your tix early, this event consistently sells out!

   

 
Wondering what to get for everyone on your holiday list this year?  Tickets to the Christmas Ball are the perfect gift and the most special Christmas present ever, an experience with the ones you love!
 

Join us this Christmas for an unforgettably magical BIG 5th anniversary 40's & 50's holiday party that will bring back all the warmth & nostalgia of a more simple time! Experience an enchanting evening of dancing w/ your sweetheart (or meet one!), amidst WWII planes, vehicles and artifacts, movie set lights & props, re-enactors, sleighs, Christmas trees, a canopy of lights & The most sought after big bands!

 

Enjoy re-enactments from the timeless movie,   

"White Christmas," take a horse drawn sleigh ride or visit the old Lowry Air Force Base tower!

Also with 23 Skidoo, Boulder Swing Dance "Taxi Dancing" for those who need a dance partner, swing dancing lessons, Bluestocking Burly Q, Cora Vette and the Pin Up Contest! Don't forget to visit our Christmas Village with sleigh rides, an ornament making station, glass blowers (who will make you an ornament while you wait),  chestnuts that you can roast on an open fire, delicious holiday treats and photos with Santa in his sleigh.  Dinner options available for purchase, wine, champagne, beer and cocktails available for purchase.  "Authentic Attire" contest!  Don't forget your dancing shoes, the massive dance floor spans the entire building!

 


Stop by the black jack table starting at 5-10pm for you chance to win tickets to the 1940's WWII Era Ball in June!


"Must Do Activity for the Holiday Season" --Denver Post


"#1 TOP pick for the Holidays" --Huffington Post

"Best night of my life!!!" --Heather D., 2012 Attendee
 
Between 1940's stars, balloon drops, sleigh rides and big band dancing, this will be a night to remember!  

 

  

   

Get ready to step
into the 40's & 50's the minute you walk through the door. Step into the sets of the movies, "
White Christmas" & "It's a Wonderful Life" watch these memories come to life! 

 

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver is the absolute perfect spot for our 1940's White Christmas Ball as not only is it a 1940's era hangar, but it was also involved in the filming of The Glenn Miller Story in 1954!    

   

In fact, the famous band scene with singer Frances Langford was staged in the corner where their Restorations department currently stands!  Such a cool historical landmark and piece of history that we get to enjoy as part of the 1940's White Christmas Ball!  
Glenn Miller - Big Hits (Full Album)
Glenn Miller - Big Hits (Full Album)

1940's Hollywood Starlet Pin Up Contest Voting ENDS FRIDAY Oct 31st!
Vote here!   

Register to volunteer HERE!

New this year: 
Best of Ball looks! 
We'll have a photographer at the event looking for and taking pictures of the best fashion at the ball!  After the Ball we'll host a contest on our Facebook page with these photos and winners will receive some fabulous prizes to be announced!  Dress to impress!

 
HIGHLIGHTS:  
Merry Christmas, Movie House! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!
Remember Bedford Falls? We'll be re-making Main Street Bedford Falls at the Christmas Ball! 
 

 

   

Don't miss the White Christmas finale and 40's style New years Eve balloon drop celebration with a group conga line!!   

   

Stop into the Harrison Ford Theater (inside the building) for a screening of "The Glenn Miller Story" at 5pm "White Christmas"  at 7pm and 11pm "It's a Wonderful Life" at approx. 9pm!

 
Ornament making, chestnut roasting stations

Swing Dance Contest with 23Skidoo, "Taxi Dancing" for those who need a partner and  Swing dance lessons with Boulder  Swing Dance!

 "Mandy" and "Sisters" White Christmas re-enactments
"best night of my life!!! Cant wait for the summer ball." 
Heather Deschaine
"What an amazing night!!! Did not want it to end. Thanks!" 
-Gino Colletti

"Three generations of our family attended. Two of which flew out from California, one drove from pueblo and the rest are local. We all had a blast and can't wait for June!!!" --Alysia Padilla      
"I had a awesome time! I thought the whole event was a night to remember...it sure was for me." --Star Rider

"An absolutely wonderful ball, all the ladies looked so beautiful and the men were just dashing. We definitely felt like we had jumped into a time warp." --Suan Bonine

"This dance was my daughter's Christmas present. Mine was that she chose to go with me!"

 
"Loved the fact that *everyone* was dressed up, that we were in such a great venue (Glenn Miller Story anyone? It felt like Glenn Miller and Jimmy Stewart were right there with us!),and I loved the entertainment. My husband and I are planning on making it a yearly event too!"  --Jennifer Smith-Daigle
(Read about past attendees experiences!)

"The playful, reverent and ultimately nostalgic event offers everything you'd expect--sounds like a tradition to us."  

--Denver Post     

 
"Highlights include a twelve-piece orchestra; roasted chestnuts, rum cake and holiday cocktails; a glass blower creating ornaments; The [venue] transformed into a movie set - White Christmas, naturally - complete with falling snow, sleighs, Christmas trees, WWII-era vehicles, military reenactors and a canopy of lights."  --Westword 

The 1940's Ball thanks our generous sponsors, partners and donors:    

Wings Over the Rockies

 

24,858 "likes" on Facebook *cartwheels!* Thanks so much for liking the page! Can't wait to dance the night away with you!  Join us on Facebook HERE 

  

 

All net proceeds from the 1940's Ball benefit The Wounded Warriors Project and The Spirit of Flight Center Colorado.