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SUMMARY:Winter Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Winter Dance Party is an annual tribute to the lives & legacies of Buddy Holly\, Ritchie Valens\, & JP "The Big Bopper" Richardson\, who played their last concert at the Surf Ballroom on February 2nd\, 1959.\n\n\n\nThe Winter Dance Party is a celebration of the lives and legacies of three rock 'n' roll legends lost too soon. It is a pilgrimage for thousands of rock 'n' roll fans from across the nation and the world!\n\n \n\nSaturday\, February 4 2023 Event Schedule\n\n\n \n\nRockin' n Boppin' Record Show - 8:30am-close\nBest Western Holiday Lodge Opal Room\, 2023 7th Ave N\, Clear Lake\n\nAdmission: FREE\, open to the General Public\n\n \n\n \n\nRitchie Valens Family Luncheon - 11:00am\n\nBest Western Holiday Lodge Diamond Ballroom\, 2023-7th Ave N\, Clear Lake\n\nAdmission: $29.00 includes lunch (burger basket with french fries & cole slaw) and live entertainment by Mogan's Heroes\n\nEnjoy lunch with members of the Valens family and great live music. Ritchie Valens memorabilia will be on display and merchandise will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are required!\n\n \n\n\nSplit Second Band - 1:00-3:00pm\nLegacy Grill\, 619 Buddy Holly Place\, Clear Lake\n\nAdmission: FREE\, open to the General Public\n\n \n\n\n\nGuided Tours of Carl J Fox Home - 1:00-3:00pm\n449 N Shore Dr\, Clear Lake\n\nLocated across the street from the Surf Ballroom stands a lovingly restored vintage home built in 1948 by Carl J. Fox\, original owner/creator of the Surf Ballroom. The home features many unique furnishings and characteristics. Much like the Surf\, it is as though time stood still in the home - many artifacts having remained in the Fox family home through the years\, giving visitors a glimpse of life in the 1940s and 1950s.\n\nAdmission: FREE\, open to the General Public\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Day the Music Died/American Pie (2022) - 1:00 & 4:00pm Showings\nLake Theatre\, 4 N 4th St\, Clear Lake\n\n50 years after its release\, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song American Pie. The documentary aired on Paramount+ and in select theaters last year. Enjoy this special presentation sponsored by Lake Theatre and the Surf Ballroom!\n\nAdmission: FREE\, open to the General Public\n\n \n\n\nBopper & Me Movie Showing - 2:30pm (90 minutes)\nClear Lake Arts Center Sukup Performing Arts Wing\, 17 S 4th St\, Clear Lake\n\nAdmission: FREE\, open to the General Public\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSplit Second Band - 4:00-6:00pm\nLegacy Grill\, 619 Buddy Holly Place\, Clear Lake\n\nAdmission: FREE\, open to the General Public\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSelf Guided Memorial Site Tour\nTake a self-guided tour to the farm field north of Clear Lake\, Iowa where the ill-fated airplane came to rest. Visitors are encouraged to dress in warm layers - a 1/4 mile walk is required. This outdoor memorial is located just under 1/2 mile from the road along the fence row in a field north of Clear Lake. There is a large pair of black rimmed glasses marking the trail head on Gull Avenue.\n\nAdmission: FREE\, open to the General Public\n\n \n\n\n\nWinter Dance Party Concert featuring Slim Jim Phantom Trio featuring Jennie Vee with Special Guests Albert Lee\, Chris Montez & Hayden Thompson\; and\, Kenny Vance & The Planotones\; Gary U.S. Bonds\; Austin Allsup\n\nSurf Ballroom\, 460 N Shore Dr\, Clear Lake\n\nDoors open: 7:00pm\n\nAdmission: $60 advance\; $65 door (tickets available for purchase by calling the Surf Ballroom at (641) 357-6151 or ordering online at www.surfballroom.com)
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Winter Dance Party is an annual tribute to the lives &\; legacies of Buddy Holly\, Ritchie Valens\, &\; JP "\;The Big Bopper"\; Richardson\, who played their last concert at the Surf Ballroom on February 2nd\, 1959.
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\nThe Winter Dance Party is a celebration of the lives and legacies of three rock '\;n'\; roll legends lost too soon. It is a pilgrimage for thousands of rock '\;n'\; roll fans from across the nation and the world!
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\n\nSaturday\, February 4 \; 2023 Event Schedule
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Rockin'\; n Boppin'\; Record Show - 8:30am-close
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Best Western Holiday Lodge Opal Room\, 2023 \; 7th Ave N\, Clear Lake\n\n
Admission: FREE\, open to the General Public
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Ritchie Valens Family Luncheon - 11:00am
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Best Western Holiday Lodge Diamond Ballroom\, 2023-7th Ave N\, Clear Lake
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Admission: $29.00 includes lunch (burger basket with french fries &\; cole slaw) and live entertainment by Mogan'\;s Heroes\n\n
Enjoy lunch with members of the Valens family and great live music. Ritchie Valens memorabilia will be on display and merchandise will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are required!
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Split Second Band - 1:00-3:00pm
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Legacy Grill\, 619 Buddy Holly Place\, Clear Lake\n\n
Admission: FREE\, open to the General Public
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Guided Tours of Carl J Fox Home - 1:00-3:00pm
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449 N Shore Dr\, Clear Lake\n\n
Located across the street from the Surf Ballroom stands a lovingly restored vintage home built in 1948 by Carl J. Fox\, original owner/creator of the Surf Ballroom. The home features many unique furnishings and characteristics. Much like the Surf\, it is as though time stood still in the home \; - many artifacts having remained in the Fox family home through the years\, giving visitors a glimpse of life in the 1940s and 1950s.\n\n
Admission: FREE\, open to the General Public
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The Day the Music Died/American Pie (2022) - 1:00 &\; 4:00pm Showings
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Lake Theatre\, 4 N 4th St\, Clear Lake\n\n
50 years after its release\, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song \;American Pie. The documentary aired on Paramount+ and in select theaters last year. Enjoy this special presentation sponsored by Lake Theatre and the Surf Ballroom!\n\n
Admission: FREE\, open to the General Public
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Bopper &\; Me Movie Showing - 2:30pm (90 minutes)
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Clear Lake Arts Center Sukup Performing Arts Wing\, 17 S 4th St\, Clear Lake\n\n
Admission: FREE\, open to the General Public
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Split Second Band - 4:00-6:00pm
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Legacy Grill\, 619 Buddy Holly Place\, Clear Lake\n\n
Admission: FREE\, open to the General Public
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Self Guided Memorial Site Tour
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Take a self-guided tour to the farm field north of Clear Lake\, Iowa where the ill-fated airplane came to rest. Visitors are encouraged to dress in warm layers - a 1/4 mile walk is required. This outdoor memorial is located just under 1/2 mile from the road along the fence row in a field north of Clear Lake. There is a large pair of black rimmed glasses marking the trail head on Gull Avenue.\n\n
Admission: FREE\, open to the General Public
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Winter Dance Party Concert featuring Slim Jim Phantom Trio featuring Jennie Vee with Special Guests Albert Lee\, Chris Montez &\; Hayden Thompson\; and\, Kenny Vance &\; The Planotones\; Gary U.S. Bonds\; Austin Allsup
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Surf Ballroom\, 460 N Shore Dr\, Clear Lake\n\n
Doors open: 7:00pm
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Admission: $60 advance\; $65 door (tickets available for purchase by calling the Surf Ballroom at (641) 357-6151 or ordering online at www.surfballroom.com)
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