An evening exploring the story of the 1959 Winter Dance Party and experiencing the all-new groundbreaking Not Fade Away: The Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience. Be among the first to experience this transformative, multi-sensory journey through the birth of rock 'n' roll and the timeless sound that changed American music forever. Through immersive digital storytelling, historic artifacts, restored audio, and original archival materials, guests will walk in the footsteps of legends. This evening's events include: Cocktails and book signing with Tommy Canale, author of Shadows Over Clear Lake: The Tragic Tale of the 1959 Winter Dance Party (books available for purchase) Author-narrated tour of the Three Stars Memorial (transportation provided) Admission to view never-before-seen artifacts related to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson as well as guitar pioneer Les Paul and other renowned musicians World-exclusive entrance to Not Fade Away: The Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience
Thursday Sep 4, 2025
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Thursday, Sept 4 Doors open at 5 pm
Surf Music Experience Center The Palms Ballroom 468 North Shore Drive
Tickets available on our website
Printed courtesy of www.clearlakeiowa.com – Contact the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
205 Main Ave., Clear Lake, IA 50428 – (641) 357-2159 – info@clearlakeiowa.com