Putting On The Ritz Dance & Social

Ron Bearden presents: The Roaring 20s Putting On The Ritz You are invited to step back into the roaring 20's and celebrate in the life style of the Great Gatsby and the end of prohibition. Featuring - For your dancing and romancing pleasure........ Karen Lovely & The Cats Pajamas This is truly going to be a swinging night ! Karen Lovely has been winning awards for years for her performances and albums as a international blues artist. PLUS - The Hot Club du Jour featuring Marianna Thielen will be opening the show Putting on the Ritz, as Karen will performing with a first class full swing band "The Cats Pajamas" her special prohibition set of songs. Guaranteed to keep all you sexy flappers and zuit suit daddy's on the dance floor. Singles........Couples........... Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a fun evening and meet your sweetheart at the Dance!!! Dancing and music All Night Long!!!!! Come early and join in the fun for a short ( easy) FREE DANCE LESSON put on by Joshua McLaughlin Dancemode's Rose City Sweets will do a dance performance during the break time. Dress to Impress – Putting on the Ritz Here is your chance to slip on some swanky outfit and strut your stuff. Gangster, flapper or glamorous, zuit suit, tuxedo………. Or just cocktail attire is also fine and take in the show. We will have a fashion stroll and prizes for the best dressed. Free Photo Booth Have your photo taken or take a selfie at the gangster photo booth we will have set up. Full No Host Bar We will have two bars serving Cocktails and a nice selection of Wines, Microbrews and also a special Champagne cocktail and some vintage cocktail selections. Limited food menu available too. The Venue The Adrianna Hill Ballroom is an amazing place! It has a huge ballroom dance floor with a raised stage and a balcony. There are tables and chairs to enjoy food, a beverage or conversation. Located on the 2nd floor in the Pythian Building with the entrance in the middle of the block on Yamhill. The beautiful Adrianna Hill Ballroom is one of Portland's best keep secrets. Built in 1901 this storybook setting has been fully restored with a suspended “U” shaped balcony, cathedral styling 55 foot stage and spacious vaulted ceilings. Parking and Max service at the front door This is as easy as it can be for everyone. Max stops right at front of the door with both the Blue and Red lines. Smart park is right across the street with a five story parking lot and parking is only $5.00 for the whole night( enter on 10th) Also street parking is free after 7:00 PM Note: This is the main event post for this party !!! Facebook will only allow me to invite 500 friends !!!! Please help by also inviting your friends. (Click on INVITE and then CHOOSE FRIENDS) The BEST Parties always have everyone there!!!!! This is a 21 and older event Ron Bearden 503-616-1548 $12.00 advance tickets available at TicketTomato.com https://www.tickettomato.com/event/5711 $ 14.00 at the door Karen Lovely 2018 Blues Music Award Nominee "Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist" 2017 Muddy Award Winner "Best National Recording - Fish Outta Water" 2016 Muddy Award Winner "Performance of the Year" 2016 BMA Nominee "Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist" 2016 Blues Blast Nominee "Best Female Vocalist" 2015 Blues411 Winner "Best Contemporary Female Artist" 2014 Muddy Award Winner "Best Female Vocalist" 2011 BMA Nominee "Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist" 2011 BMA Nominee "Best Contemporary Blues Album" 2011 Blues Blast Nominee "Best Female Artist" 2010 WINNER, 2nd Place Band, International Blues Challenge This event is proudly sponsored by Portlandblues.com and Ragtime PDX