Image of a Victorian gathering by Gordon Johnson, Pixabay.
An authentic Victorian night of dancing — along with appetizers, sweets and a cash bar — will take place during the Grand Ball, a Dec. 1 fundraising event for the Lakeside Club of Manistee County. The “1885 Come Alive!” black-tie gathering will be held 7:30-10 p.m. in the ballroom of the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple, must be purchased by Nov. 17, and are available online only at lakesideclubmanistee.org .
Dance lessons will be held the afternoon of the ball for anyone would like to learn.
Freshwater Reporter contributor Ramona DeGeorgio-Venegas wrote the following description of the club, for those who are unfamiliar with its mission.
An enlightening ode for the club
LAKESIDE LADIES OF MANISTEE
Lakeside Ladies
Who de be?
Sisters in philanthropy.
Since 1885, fundraisers they are.
Helped start the Manistee library,
and continue a partnership still today.
With the Festival of Trees, 1885 Gala ball,
biannual home tours and teas.
When you purchase a ticket
and enjoy yourself,
you support Manistee.
Lakeside offers scholarships for women,
gives funds to non-profits too.
So, consider participating,
Even a sponsorship or two.
(Please see us online and consider joining us.)
www.lakesideclubmanistee.org
