1940s World War II Era Ball

August 2026 July 2024 1940s World War II Era Ball Active Historical reenactment ball Annually Boulder Airport Boulder, Colorado United States 2008–present T. Khyentse James http://www.1940sball.org/ 1940s World War II Era Ball is an annual historical reenactment event in Boulder, Colorado.http://boulderweekly.com/archives/20090611/overtones.html Having a ball Adam Perry Boulder Weekly April 12, 2014http://www.coloradodaily.com/ci_15204670 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123105/http://www.coloradodaily.com/ci_15204670 dead April 13, 2014 1940s World War II Ball goes to new heights in second year Aimee Heckel Colorado Daily April 12, 2014http://www.timescall.com/lifestyles/entertainment/ci_20777142/1940s-wwii-era-ball-transports-attendees-old-styles 1940s WWII Era Ball to transport attendees with old styles, music, dance Quentin Young Times-Call April 12, 2014 The event is a ball, which features swing music from the 1940s and impersonators of musicians and entertainers such as Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and the Andrews Sisters.http://www.westword.com/2010-06-17/calendar/period-piece/ Period Piece Denver Westword April 12, 2014http://www.westword.com/2012-06-14/calendar/play-it-sam/ Play It, Sam Amber Taufen Denver Westword April 12, 2014 The ball is held in a hangar at the Boulder Airport and features World War II-era airplanes including C-45 Expeditors and B-25 Mitchells.http://gazette.com/our-pick-world-war-ii-era-ball-in-boulder/article/119577 OUR PICK: World War II Era Ball in Boulder Joy Harper The Gazette April 12, 2014 The ball also holds an annual 1940s White Christmas Ball.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/10/1940s-christmas-ball-at-w_n_2274024.html 1940s Christmas Ball At Wings Over The Rockies Air And Space Museum Sells Out On Pearl Harbor Anniversary Huffington Post April 12, 2014 Net proceeds from the event are donated to local charities including those that support World War II veterans and the preservation of aviation history.http://generalaviationnews.com/2012/05/24/1940s-ball-at-boulder-airport/ 1940s Ball at Boulder Airport Janice Wood General Aviation News April 12, 2014 The 1940s World War II Era Ball was first held in 2008.http://kdvr.com/2012/06/15/boulders-world-war-ii-era-ball-a-trip-back-in-time/ Boulder World War II Ball a trip back in time Dan Daru FOX 31 April 12, 2014 The ball was founded by Khyentse James, who previously founded the Decibelle Music and Culture Festival.https://www.chicagotribune.com/2010/04/02/were-here-were-queer-we-rock/ We're here, we're queer, we rock Lauren R. Harrison Chicago Tribune April 12, 2014 The ball was created in honor of James' grandparents, who were radio performers and met while they were working at a radio station together in the 1940s.http://askmissa.com/2011/08/10/1940s-wwii-era-ball-khyentse-james-takes-a-sentimental-journey/ 1940s WWII Era Ball: Khyentse James Takes A Sentimental Journey Shannon Wolfe Ask Miss A April 12, 2014http://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_20798091 1940s World War II Era Ball: Boulder Airport site of June 16 1940s-era annual ball celebration Denver Post April 12, 2014 In 2016, the ball expanded to two nights for its ninth annual event. The theme was "Our Troops Bring Home Paradise: A Tiki Explosion" and included car shows, film screenings and other events. http://www.wyomingnews.com/entertainment/take-a-step-back-in-time-at-this-s-themed/article_22b4d7ac-2dad-11e6-9acb-838f2400ec84.html Take a step back in time at this 1940s-themed dance in Boulder Wyoming Tribune Eagle Ellen Fike June 11, 2016 October 26, 2016 http://www.dailycamera.com/entertainment/ci_30020786/1940s-wwii-era-ball-boulder-celebrates-simpler-times 1940s WWII Era Ball in Boulder celebrates simpler times Daily Camera A.H. Goldstein June 17, 2016 October 26, 2016 References Further reading "Behind the Scenes of the 1940s Ball: An Interview with Khyentse James" "Swing back in time: 1940s Ball" Category:Historical reenactment events Category:2008 establishments in Colorado World War II Category:Boulder, Colorado Category:Aftermath of World War II in the United States