Why a party?
To celebrate Orono’s 60 years of academic excellence while raising money for all Orono schools to continue this amazing trajectory in the future. The Orono Alliance for Education, a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for the benefit of K-12 Orono students’ education, is hosting the gala.
What do I wear?
Cocktail attire or 1950's sock hop attire is perfect.
If you’re ready to flash back to the past, make your own poodle skirt, Brylcreem that hair back, or dig out an old letter jacket – whatever you’d take your best gal, fella, or pal to the 1950’s sock hop in is right on.
If you’d like to purchase some new threads, here are some possible options:
Via’s Vintage (2408 Hennepin Avenue)
Tatter’s Alternative Clothing
Etsy
Give me the scoop on being a VIP!
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Option to ride the VIP bus, departing from Intermediate School at 5:30 PM
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Get ahead of the game! Preview the Silent and Live Auction items,
get photos in the photo booths, participate in retro games
to win prizes, sign up for Great Gatherings and other unique experiences,
while having commemorative drinks, delicious appetizers and more!
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Starting at 10:00 pm, VIP buses return to Orono Intermediate School
every hour through midnight.
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If you purchase tickets after March 16, general admission to the gala starts at 6:30 pm.
Where is the Metropolitan Ballroom?
Our party is just 12 miles east on Hwy 394 & Xenia / Park Place Exit. With food from D’Amico Catering, it’ll be a delicious place for you to support the future of Orono Schools!
Click here for the Metropolitan Ballroom’s website:
What kind of music can I expect?
Get ready to bop and rock the night away! The 57 Chevy Band is going to transport you back to the 1950's, when beats were hoppin' and the dancing was rockin'! This live band is a full entertainment experience! Want more?
Click here for 57 Chevy Band covering "Chantilly Lace."
