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Saturday, September 6, 2025
Alameda Elks Lodge
2255
Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m.
Dancing Begins: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30 Early Bird Rate (Until August 23)
Tickets are $35 from August 24 to September 5
Ticket sales end on September 5
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Tickets may be ordered by sending a check or money order to:
PEERS
PO Box 2321
Alameda, CA 94501
You may also purchase tickets using the PayPal system. The PayPal link is above.
Tickets will be sent to you via email when we receive payment. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Sara & Swingtime. No partners required! This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for tomorrow’s Gatsby Afternoon at Dunsmuir House.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
