Vintage Flying Museum In Ft. Worth To Hold 22nd Annual Big Band Hangar Dance

Sept. 24, 2012 - PRLog -- The Vintage Flying Museum will hold its 22nd Annual Big Band Hangar Dance & Silent Auction on Saturday, October 20, 2011. This event is the major fundraiser for the museum, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation.  

“We are saluting 100 years of Marine aviation, said Charlyn ‘Chuckie’ Hospers, director of the Vintage Flying Museum, “but everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a fun evening of dinner and dancing. You can dress in 40’s attire or as your favorite aviator. Although period dress is optional, prizes will be awarded for the best period attire”.

“We really appreciate those who come out for this event, said Hospers, “because this is how we fund the majority of our programs and maintain our museum throughout. I want to especially thank L3 Communications for their support of this year’s event.”

The Alan Glasscock Orchestra will provide the big band sounds with his 16-piece orchestra for a nostalgic evening of fun. This is the original hangar dance in the area and is staged in front of a WWII bomber on display in an authentic WWII B-29 hangar.

Dinner will be served from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., with dancing from 8 – midnight.  The event is BYOB with soft drinks and snacks available for purchase.

Advance dinner and dance tickets are $45.  Dance only tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Reserve tables are available with the purchase of ten tickets. Corporate tables are also available. For an additional $55 those attending can take a nostalgic flight over the city of Ft. Worth in a DC-3. Flights will begin at 5 p.m.

Tickets are sold at the Vintage Flying Museum, 505 N.W. 38th Street, Hangar 33 South, Fort Worth, TX  76106.  Call 817-624-1935 for information and ticket sales.  Tickets are also available on the vintageflyingmuseum.org website.