The date is quickly approaching, and I'm busy creating the most amazing evening you can imagine!
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Saturday, June 29th 2024
7 pm - 11 pm
@ the SkyView on Hay
121 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC
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Don your best 1940s attire,
put on those dancing shoes, and get ready to
PARTY LIKE THE GREATEST GENERATION!
(Allied and Civilian Impressions Only)
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* dance skills not required
* 1940s attire not required - modern cocktail to formal attire, Hawaiian Shirt & Khakis, or appropriate military uniform is also acceptable
Rebecca A. Russell
is beyond excited to bring another exclusive, unique, immersive event to Fayetteville, NC!
If you missed the Lafayette Ball, you're not going to want to miss the WWII Commemorative Event, Dinner & Swing Dance!
Her passion for history, fashion, and fun are outmatched only by her ridiculous attention to detail and dedicatio
Rebecca A. Russell
is beyond excited to bring another exclusive, unique, immersive event to Fayetteville, NC!
If you missed the Lafayette Ball, you're not going to want to miss the WWII Commemorative Event, Dinner & Swing Dance!
Her passion for history, fashion, and fun are outmatched only by her ridiculous attention to detail and dedication to providing YOU the night of your life!
Come see what it's all about!
Rebecca is also the owner of the vintage clothing company www.BeespokeVintage.com
You can check out her Instagram page below.
Get a Head Start on all the Fun!
Enter the venue an hour and a half early (5:30pm). Enjoy an hour-long OPEN BAR, curated snacks, and a unique entertainment lineup throughout the entire venue, put together just for you! PLUS, your seat will be reserved for the remainder of the evening, so you won’t have to move your things!
• VIP USO Dan
Get a Head Start on all the Fun!
Enter the venue an hour and a half early (5:30pm). Enjoy an hour-long OPEN BAR, curated snacks, and a unique entertainment lineup throughout the entire venue, put together just for you! PLUS, your seat will be reserved for the remainder of the evening, so you won’t have to move your things!
• VIP USO Dance Floor: Front-row access to an exclusive live music show by the Carolina Moondogs, Swing Dance Competition, AND you keep your reserved table right on the dance floor throughout the night!
• VIP Drunken Monkey: Includes exclusive musical entertainment by Dixie Denier including a PG13 Burlesque Show! Of course, you can meander through the entire space at will, but your reserved seat, snacks, and special souvenirs will be here in the South Pacific, waiting for you!
• The Casablanca Cafe: Amazing sky views of the USO Dance Floor. PLUS your own LIVE Free-France Radio Broadcast with 1940s music, radio ads, and even a BBC-coded secret message announcing the start of DDay – see if you can spot it! Again, you are free to roam the entire venue at will, but your reserved seat, snacks, and special souvenirs will be waiting for you in Casablanca!
Your General Admission ticket gets you through the doors, where you will be immediately immersed in the 1940s WWII Era of Swing Dance, USOs, South Pacific Shore Leave Bars, and the secret underworld of Free France at the Casablanca Café!
Move freely from one experience to the next, get your souvenir passport stamped in each of the three th
Your General Admission ticket gets you through the doors, where you will be immediately immersed in the 1940s WWII Era of Swing Dance, USOs, South Pacific Shore Leave Bars, and the secret underworld of Free France at the Casablanca Café!
Move freely from one experience to the next, get your souvenir passport stamped in each of the three themed spaces, fill up your souvenir glass at one of the FOUR Bars (remember to UBER or LYFT if you're drinking), pin a picture or letter of your WWII Vet or Homefront Hero on our Memory Wall then spend a moment taking in the beautiful memories of others, get your Tattoo made (temporary only), take in a Burlesque Show (G rated), buy some cracker jacks or (chocolate) cigars from one of our beautiful cigarette girls, buy your War Bond pin to show your support and SWING DANCE BABY to our 9-Piece Big Band!
Fancy yourself a Swing Dance King or Queen?
PROVE IT!
We're putting on a Swing Dance Contest and we want YOU to participate!
Winning couple takes home $500!
Purchase the special Dance Competition Ticket which registers you and your partner for the contest and gives you 2 general admission tickets to the event.
Slots are limited to 10 couples
Fancy yourself a Swing Dance King or Queen?
PROVE IT!
We're putting on a Swing Dance Contest and we want YOU to participate!
Winning couple takes home $500!
Purchase the special Dance Competition Ticket which registers you and your partner for the contest and gives you 2 general admission tickets to the event.
Slots are limited to 10 couples, so sign up early!
(Waitlist will be available.)
Couples can be any mix of 2 dancers, so if you are a skilled pair as a Jack 'n' Jill, Jill 'n' Jill, or Jack 'n' Jack team, bring it!
We just want to see you Jive!
(tastefully, of course)
Dance Contest takes place from 5:45-6:45 pm prior to General Admission entry to the venue and will be part of the entertainment for the USO VIP Diners.
Please note: Because the dance competition takes place during the VIP Dining experience you will not be able to purchase a VIP dining ticket option and compete. You will want to be sure to eat dinner prior to the event.
If you are a member of the press or a professional photographer interested in photographing the event, I've got FREE tickets for you!
Freelance photographers: Feel free to attend, snap photos, and hand out your business card so participants can purchase directly from your website.
I love supporting other small businesses, and this is one way I can do it!
(Press Pass is FREE, but you have to "purchase" it through the ticketing platform.)
Own a Vintage or Military Vehicle?
I want you to show it off!
I've got special parking spaces right outside the venue to highlight your amazing vehicle!
And the best part is it's FREE!
Just make sure you select the add-on when you purchase your event ticket!
Still have questions?
If you know someone who should be a special guest at the USO24 Event, LET US KNOW!
This invitation is not just for WWII Vets - we want to honor anyone who can share their WWII experiences or who WE CAN CELEBRATE.
That includes any men or women who lived through WWII!
Please contact me via email using the link below so we can arrange to get your guest here and honor them appropriately!
Bring a photo of Your WWII Vets & Homefront Heroes!
We'll have a unique display honoring all their contributions and helping us remember that they were once just like us!
(This photo is of my grandfather and a letter he sent home to his sweetheart - my grandmother)
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Please bring copies (no originals!) of photos and/or letters to the
Bring a photo of Your WWII Vets & Homefront Heroes!
We'll have a unique display honoring all their contributions and helping us remember that they were once just like us!
(This photo is of my grandfather and a letter he sent home to his sweetheart - my grandmother)
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Please bring copies (no originals!) of photos and/or letters to the event to add to our display.
(Max size 8x10 so there's room for everyone.)
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Questions about memorabilia?
Why not buy them all?!
Souvenirs are available for pre-purchase, so get them early (I'll ship them to your house!) so you can start "partying" now!
Or save on shipping and pick them up at the event for free.
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T-Shirts, Pint Glasses, Whiskey Glasses, Shot Glasses, USO Pins and More!
(You know me, I'll add more as I think 'em up)
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Can't
Why not buy them all?!
Souvenirs are available for pre-purchase, so get them early (I'll ship them to your house!) so you can start "partying" now!
Or save on shipping and pick them up at the event for free.
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T-Shirts, Pint Glasses, Whiskey Glasses, Shot Glasses, USO Pins and More!
(You know me, I'll add more as I think 'em up)
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Can't attend but want in on the fun?
No worries. You can still buy the merchandise! I'll get everything shipped right to your door.
Love those iconic WWII Tattoos? Well now you can get one and not regret it in the morning.
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We'll have a real tattoo artist (or two or three!) at the event who can give you a gorgeous vintage tattoo (temporary only) to really get into the spirit of the evening!
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And yes! Ladies got tattoos, too!
Tattoo Lookbook and Artist Bios Coming Soon!
Shoreleave Shenanigans: Join the GIs for a Wild Rat Race at the Drunken Monkey Bar!
Think you got the chops to ace the crazy rat race? (Ain't no live critters involved, don't sweat! Round up your pals and let's see who comes out on top!
Whether you're a GI on furlough or just diggin' those vintage vibes, the Drunken Monkey Bar promises a swell night of guffaws and good times with the gang.
If you are a member of the press or a professional photographer interested in photographing the event, I've got FREE tickets for you!
Freelance photographers: Feel free to attend, snap photos, and hand out your business card so participants can purchase directly from your website.
I love supporting other small businesses, and this is one w
If you are a member of the press or a professional photographer interested in photographing the event, I've got FREE tickets for you!
Freelance photographers: Feel free to attend, snap photos, and hand out your business card so participants can purchase directly from your website.
I love supporting other small businesses, and this is one way I can do it!
(Press Pass is FREE, but you have to REGISTER for it through the ticketing platform.)
Make Someone's Day!
We had such an amazing experience offering scholarships at the Lafayette Ball that I knew I needed to offer this option again!
Want to contribute to the scholarship?
Know someone deserving whom you'd like to nominate for a scholarship?
Every little bit helps, and honestly, it can make a big difference in someone's life!
Based in the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, this 9-11 piece horn-driven group plays a huge variety of musical styles, including Pop, Rock, Funk, Motown, Jazz, Big Band, and Carolina Beach Music.
Of course, they'll be playing JUST 1930s and 1940s for us!
The group features 4-6 horns, 4 rhythm, and a female v
Based in the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, this 9-11 piece horn-driven group plays a huge variety of musical styles, including Pop, Rock, Funk, Motown, Jazz, Big Band, and Carolina Beach Music.
Of course, they'll be playing JUST 1930s and 1940s for us!
The group features 4-6 horns, 4 rhythm, and a female vocalist. In addition, three of the musicians also perform as vocalists, which allows for multi-part vocal harmonies throughout the entire repertoire.
Award-winning singer and entertainer, Dixie Denier, will be the main act in the Drunken Monkey Bar for the VIP Diners.
Once the venue opens to the General Admission, the Drunken Monkey will open to all guests who want a taste of the South Pacific Shore Leave vibe and Dixie will be entertaining there all night long!
You won't want to miss her!
That's Right Folks we are gonna have our very own Burlesque Show 1940s Style!
Buy your Drunken Monkey Dinner and Dance Ticket and you get the PG13 Burlesque Show along with live music and entertainment by award-winning Dixie Denier.
She'll also be the headliner throughout the night at the Drunken Monkey and be performing (G-Rated) Burlesq
That's Right Folks we are gonna have our very own Burlesque Show 1940s Style!
Buy your Drunken Monkey Dinner and Dance Ticket and you get the PG13 Burlesque Show along with live music and entertainment by award-winning Dixie Denier.
She'll also be the headliner throughout the night at the Drunken Monkey and be performing (G-Rated) Burlesque as well. So enjoy your Furlough, Boys (and girls)! It'll be a fun one!
We are thrilled and honored to have Anthony Liotta of WLVN Radio LIVE BROADCASTING in the Casablanca Cafe!
While the 1940s may be a bygone era, WLVN 1940s Radio proudly carries forward the traditions of those historic years. In the midst of global upheaval, radio played a crucial role in keeping Americans informed. From breaking news repo
We are thrilled and honored to have Anthony Liotta of WLVN Radio LIVE BROADCASTING in the Casablanca Cafe!
While the 1940s may be a bygone era, WLVN 1940s Radio proudly carries forward the traditions of those historic years. In the midst of global upheaval, radio played a crucial role in keeping Americans informed. From breaking news reports to heartwarming features, news teams strived to bridge the gap between the home front and the world stage, providing a comforting voice during uncertain times.
Roland's Dance Studio will be providing a live performance of Christina Aguilera's Candyman during the event.
It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser and another element you won't want to miss!
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Roland's is also providing Swing and Jitterbug lessons in their Fayetteville studio for those who want to learn, refresh, or enhance their dance skills before the event!
Check out their schedule below!
Step into the enchanting world of melodies with the soul-stirring tunes of roaming violinist, Peter Kent.
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He'll kick off the evening at the Casablanca Cafe, serenading you with sultry tunes that transport you to the romantic allure of 1940s French Morocco.
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Then, he'll whisk you away to the Drunken Monkey, where the vibe gets lively and the fun truly begins.
It takes a LOT of financial, physical and emotional support to put on a show of this size!
Believe it or not, these events are 100% organized and funded by one person,
Rebecca Russell of www.BeespokeVintage.com!
And she's not going to say no to any help you want to offer!
Centrally located in the heart of Fayetteville, near the Mall, Target, and typical places to eat.
Conveniently situated near several restaurants and only 13 minutes from the venue.
I HAVE A BLOCK OF 15 ROOMS SECURED FOR OUR EVENT
$140/night KING
$145/night 2 QUEENS
Call 1-800-HILTONS and use Group Block Code "USO24"
(or 903)
Must book by May 29th
Thre are lots of great little Air BnB's around the Haymount area - if you have any questions about exact locations, just let me know what you're looking at and I can help make sure it's a safe area.
We've got a great Uber and Lyft system in Fayetteville so don't hesitate to get that app on your phone and use it while in town. Check both because from time to time one is definitely better than the other as far as rate.
RDU makes flying into NC quick and easy. Southwest Airlines has a hub and is a great option.
Just note that it is about an hour drive from RDU to Fayetteville (pretty much a straight shot south on I95).
Fayetteville has a pretty good little airport right in town (thanks to the military), and you may find that getting a direct flight is just as cheap (and much faster) than dealing with rental cars and long drives from RDU.
We also have an Amtrak right in the Historic Downtown! The hours might be a little wonky, but you can get some good rates if you're not coming from all the way across the country - or maybe you want to make a trip out of it!
All purchases are final & tickets are non-refundable.
I understand things come up. If you find you cannot make the event, please reach out to me, and I will help link you up with someone looking for tickets.
Please do NOT try to sell or purchase tickets via Facebook or Instagram, as there are a lot of scammers out there using those platforms.
This is an Allied and Civilian Event ONLY.
We ask that you leave your Nazi (and other Axis forces) Uniforms, Emblems, Symbols or references at home for this event.
Instead, please embrace one of the event's three major themes and wear your best civilian clothing, military uniform, war worker duds, Hawaiian shirts for the Drunken Monkey, or even modern uniform or formal wear!
We appreciate your compliance with this policy and look forward to an awesome event!
While this event celebrates the clothing styles, entertainment, manners and spirit of the1940s, prejudice, bigotry, lewdness, sexism, or generally rude or obnoxious behavior WILL NOT BE TOLERATED at any time.
Any person demonstrating the above behavior, or behaving in a manner deemed to be disruptive or distasteful (even in jest), will be asked to leave.
We believe that all attendees should have an equal opportunity to participate in our event regardless of their race, color, religion, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or national origin.
If this policy is disagreeable to you, please choose not to attend.
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