Boogie Woogie 'til you can't boogie woogie no more!
Mark your calendars - the party is at the Gilmore Car Museum on October 1st! Shake Baby Shake is an explosive retrospective stage show of the golden age of Rock & Roll! The talented Lance Lipinsky, original cast member of the Tony award winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, will be taking the stage to help us celebrate the birth of the Rock & Roll era in America. Performing the hits of major artists of the 1950's and 60's such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Chuck Barry and more!
Lance will be performing classics of the 1950's and 60s alongside his show band, The Lovers, and will be supported by the additional vocal talents of The Lovettes (as seen on PBS) to bring us a unique night of music that is sure to leave you feeling "All Shook Up."
Gates open at 6:30pm, then at 7:00pm there will be an optional beginners dance lesson hosted by the Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy to help you add some new moves to your groove - all ages welcome! The music will begin at 7:30pm and will be accompanied by hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction, and rides around our gorgeous museum campus in classic cars to match the era.
Boogie Woogie your way to the Gilmore Car Museum next month to jump start October with a Twist!
The Rock & Roll Dance Party Fundraiser supports the Museum's mission to tell the history of America through the automobile. Funds raised will go directly to that effort through our education programming, exhibits, and
This event is presented by CRS Printing, William Blair, and supported by Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy.
Million Dollar Quartet Trailer on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=106&v=_VDmoMHHEco&feature=emb_logo
The Lovers:
https://www.thelovers.com
Shake Baby Shake:
https://www.shakebabyshake.com
The Lovettes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww-WXcbSp48
Fundraiser Schedule of Events:
- 6:30 - 7:30p : Mingle
- Hors D'oeuvres, drinks, music
- 7:00p : Complimentary Dance Lessons
- Provided free of charge by Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy
- 6:30 - 9:00p : Silent Auction
- Bid on fabulous items and prize packages
- 7:30 - 9:30p : Let's Rock & Roll!
- Music from Shake Baby Shake and Lance Lipinsky, The Lovers and The Lovettes
Tickets:
- VIP Table
- $500 per table (seats eight)
- Includes eight drink tickets and hor d'oeuvres
- General Admission
- $45 per person
- Includes one drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres
FAQs
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No. Much like going to a professional sporting event, you cannot get a refund because you can no longer make it. Guests are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket or giving it to someone else to use.
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable between persons.
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Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.
George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
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Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.
Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings.
Smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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Yes. Pets are allowed outside on museum grounds. Pets are not permitted in any building or gallery. All pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
