Jailbird Ball 2024 ES Museum Fundraiser
The Jailbird Ball 2024 ES Museum Fundraiser was such a fun event. Everyone had a part to play in creating this amazing immersive experience. There were bailiffs, guards, a medical examiner, and a judge who judged everyone who was “arrested” and “incarcerated.” there were many criminals, and Erik and I worked the commissary. Commissary items included things like toilet paper, candy cigarettes, and candy whistles. There was a huge TP fight during dinner. Melonlight Theater also put on a stellar performance of Jailhouse Rock. The museum will be putting on more events like this in the future, with different themes that will be relevant to historical events that have happened in Eureka Springs Arkansas.
This was also Erik’s first solo jewelry vending event. For some reason, I totally spaced on taking a picture of his setup, but he had a great time showing and selling his jewelry. We would like to thank Jeff and all of the museum staff for allowing us to be a part of this event ,and we hope to continue to help the museum fundraisers.
Raymond from Melonlight Theater
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HISTORY OF THE 1898 JAILBREAK:
125 years ago, four inmates of the Eureka Springs Jailhouse planned a daring escape! Why, you might ask? For freedom, or to escape the noose? Nope. To attend a local dance!
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THE JAILBIRD BALL – WHAT IS IT?:
To pay tribute to this delicious piece of local history, the Eureka Springs Historical Museum will be hosting the all new Jailbird Ball fundraiser in the fall of 2024. This will be the first in a series of “Time Travel” themed interactive events created by the museum.
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WHEN IS IT?
The event takes place on the evening of Friday, November 22, 2024 from 6pm to 10pm. Doors will open at 5pm for those who would like some additional time to socialize, look around, and get into character.
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WHERE IS IT?
The event is being hosted at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, located behind the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks at 207 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, just off of Highway 62. Free parking is available on-site.
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WHAT TO WEAR?
This is a costumed event, with black-and-white striped “jailbird” attire being encouraged for all guests. Please be creative and have fun with your costumes!
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HOW MUCH IS IT, AND WHAT’S INCLUDED?
– Event Admission
– Free parking at Convention Center
– Conviction and sentencing
– Mugshots
– Prisoner identity card and rap sheet
– Free Dinner (hot meal, served prison style)
– Silent Auction
– Voucher for free Commissary item
– Performance by Melonlight dancers
– Dance party with DJ Testube
– Collectible Time Travel Club “1898” event pin
– Expedited front-of-the-line inmate processing and meal queue
– Four scheduled rehearsal sessions with Melonlight (evenings of 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20)
– Active role in the simulated jailbreak and Melonlight’s “Jailhouse Rock” performance
– Jailhouse Survival Gift Set
– Limited edition VIP-only Jailbird Ball t-shirt
JailbirdBall.com