World War II Victory Dance

Party Like it's 1945! Celebrate the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with a WWII USO-style dance. Live music, food, dancing, and more. Period dress in encouraged. This is a fundraiser to support the mission of the Fort Devens Museum, a 501(c)(3) organization. Entertainment brought to you by the Greater Boston Vintage Society, including a free dance lesson and the outstanding Compaq Big Band! CELEBRATE WITH US AND: Fill up on 1940s eats: Dagwood Sandwiches, potato chips, and cookies (from Marty's Corner Cafe, https://martyscornercafe.com/) Enjoy music by Compaq Big Band with vocalist Aviana Gedler! (https://compaqbigband.com/) Join in for a dance lesson by Francis Floyd Ballroom Dance! (https://www.francisfloydballroom.com/) Swing yourself to victory during our Dance Contest! Browse the War Memorial Building's display of military patches, insignia, and medals ADDITIONALLY: Two bars for your beverage of choice. CASH ONLY (ATM on site) Tickets $40 individual / $75 couple fortdevensmuseum.org/events TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 9, 12:00 PM Paper tickets will not be mailed out, please check in at the venue Tickets will be available at the door WWII and Korean War Veterans are welcome as our guests. Please email [email protected] for more information. Address: American Legion War Memorial Building 8 Church Street Shirley, MA 01464 This event is in collaboration with the Greater Boston Vintage Society (www.bostonvintage.org/). Sponsored in part by the Devens Enterprise Commission, Toreku Tractor, and Gervais Ford