Join the Kankakee County Historical Society as we “dance through the decades” and boogie into the new year! Attendees will go back in time to the year 1948 when South Pacific was selling out shows on Broadway, and Polaroid cameras filled the shelves of major stores!
The opening act for the evening is the Jazz Time Big Band, boasting 17 musicians, steering the crowd toward the ‘80s. Closing the year and leading into 2024 is Katzpa Jammas! Brush up on your dance moves, dress for your favorite decade (there will be prizes for the “Best Dressed” guests), and prepare for a night of fun! You won’t want to miss this exciting and unique experience. Proceeds for the event support the historic Stone Barn.
Mark your calendars for a fun New Year’s Eve, December 31, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at The Majestic, 150 N. Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee. Tickets may be purchased at www.kankakeecountymuseum.com or by calling 815-932-5279.
Ticket options: General admission (Ace) is $75 per person, includes live entertainment, one raffle ticket, and buffet style appetizers; Bees Knees, at $250, includes general admission for one, one drink ticket, dance lessons prior to event, name on Stone Barn “Board of Supporters,” and reserved seating at the event; or Jive Bomber, at $500, includes general admission for two, two drink tickets, dance lessons prior to event, name on Stone Barn “Board of Supporters,” reserved seating at the event, ride to and from the event location, and dinner at Rigo’s Place at 6:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available. Must provide a valid ID.
Transportation to and from the event will be available for all ticket holders. This service, provided by Reliable Limo, is included in the “Jive Bomber” ticket holder package and may be added to other packages by contacting the museum. Sign up for this service early as space is limited!
This event is simultaneously acting as a major fundraiser for various costly preservation and restoration needs at the French Heritage Museum at the Old Stone Barn, while celebrating 75 years of the Kankakee County Historical Society having a home at Governor Small Memorial Park.
Help preserve one of the oldest buildings in Kankakee, while celebrating the past, present, and future of Kankakee County! Follow their Facebook event page “Dancing Through the Decades” for more information and trivia.