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The Montgomery County Fairground Roundhouse will be invade with lions, tigers and a lot of ‘oh my’ during Masquerage 2009, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
The grown up, side show-themed party will attract about 700 revelers hoping to dance and be mesmerized by a bearded lady, aerialists, fortune tellers, sword swallowers, whip artists and dancers painted to look like lions and tigers.
Regular admission is $50. The price is $140 for the VIP section which includes admission to the Red Ribbon Lounge, a loaded swag bag, a champagne bar, table service, butler-style hors d’oeuvres and special performances.
(Click here to see Masquerage 2008 pics.)
Proceeds will benefit AIDS Resource Center Ohio’s local efforts. The organization provides HIV and AIDS prevention and education programs in addition to testing, counseling, support services and linkage to care throughout 35 Ohio counties.
Oddities will roam around the venue or preform on three stages.
The Morbid Sisters contortionists team, world famous knife thrower Jack Dagger, “The Latina Queen of Burlesque” Miss Viva Las Vegas 2007 La Cholita and sideshow troupe Freakshow Deluxe will preform.
Dayton’s own Rubi Girls drag troupe will also perform, but this is not a party centered around the stage.
For more info, call (937) 461-2437, ext. 2025, or visit the Masquerage.
What do you think?
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By Alan
October 9, 2009 1:55 PM | Link to this
TONIGHT! “Masquerage On The Fringe” (Masquerage Pre-Party) FREE ADMISION, FREE BOWLING - DOORS OPEN 9:30 PM - Poelking Lanes - 1403 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH. Check it out on daytonmostmetro. The marvels, mysteries and wonders of Masquerage are only a couple of weeks away! Come out to the last “Fringe” party before the main event. This week Poelking Lanes on Wilmington Avenue invites you to come enjoy a fun evening of free bowling, great atmosphere and awesome give-aways. Try our specialty shots and crazy mix-ups, groove to some pumpin’ music and experience a party unlike the others. Masquerage 2009 tickets will be on sale at the party, so if you haven’t gotten yours yet, come on out – here’s your chance! Poelking is Always Clean – Always Friendly – Always FunBy downtown
October 9, 2009 2:21 PM | Link to this
Masquerage supports a great cause. It’s the best event Dayton has to offer. I will definitely be at the event on 10/17. As for the Fringe event at Poelking, that sounds pretty cool as well. Can’t beat drinking, music and free bowling! I’m in!