Mardi Gras Costume Ball And Contest (hot Springs Jazz Society Fundraiser) at Hot Springs Convention Center - Horner Hall

On Saturday, 30 January 2016 (6-11:30 p.m.) the Hot Springs Jazz Society will hold its fourth annual Mardi Gras Costume Ball and Contest in the Hot Springs Convention Center's Horner Hall. (Costumes are optional. Proceeds support the Society's educational programs and jazz events, including its week-long annual JazzFest.) Doors open at 6 p.m. Dixieland jazz (beginning at 6:30 p.m.) will be provided by The Spa City Stompers: George "Doc" Ryan (trumpet), Earl Hesse (clarinet), Sim Flora (trombone), Dan Wilkinson (banjo), Clyde Pound (keys), David Higginbotham (upright bass), Jay Payette (drums)...

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On Saturday, 30 January 2016 (6-11:30 p.m.) the Hot Springs Jazz Society will hold its fourth annual Mardi Gras Costume Ball and Contest in the Hot Springs Convention Center's Horner Hall. (Costumes are optional. Proceeds support the Society's educational programs and jazz events, including its week-long annual JazzFest.) Doors open at 6 p.m. Dixieland jazz (beginning at 6:30 p.m.) will be provided by The Spa City Stompers: George "Doc" Ryan (trumpet), Earl Hesse (clarinet), Sim Flora (trombone), Dan Wilkinson (banjo), Clyde Pound (keys), David Higginbotham (upright bass), Jay Payette (drums). The evening's dance band is Delta Brass Express. The event includes a costume contest ($1000 in cash prizes), raffle ($2500 diamond ring), and silent auction. Adult beverages and Cajun food will be available for purchase. Tickets ($60 each) and more details are available on the Hot Springs Jazz Society's website (hsjazzsociety.org). A public, shareable invitation titled "Mardi Gras Costume Ball & Contest" can be found on the organization's Facebook page, where albums from previous years are posted under "Photos." Questions about the event should be directed to the Hot Springs Jazz Society (501.627.2425, [email protected]). Info and a local map for the venue are provided via a link at the top of this Jazz Near You entry, which can be shared via e-mail as well as social media.

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