Friday May 23, 2014 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM
240 West 47th St.
New York, NY 10036

Celebrate Frankie’s 100th in his Hometown at the 1930s Edison Ballroom with Dawn Hampton! Plus live music by:
– The George Gee 17-Piece Swing Orchestra
– Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra

Join us in the BIG APPLE for the Centennial Birthday Celebration of Frankie Manning Lindy Hop Swing Legend!

Zort Music and Prohibition Productions are proud to present FRANKIE’s CENTENNIAL SAVOY BALL at the elegant 1930s-era Edison Ballroom (formerly the “Supper Club”) featuring live music and dancing to the sounds of The George Gee 17-piece Swing Orchestra (performing authentic swinging music of the Savoy-style), plus the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra! In the up-stairs lounge, enjoy more music and dancing by The Dandy Wellington Band as well an authentic Argentine Tango band Pedro Giraudo and his Mala Junta Tango Trio..

Other featured performers include Mr. Roddy “Charleston Charlie” Caravella and DJ Tomo.

The Queen of the Ball will be none other than the beloved DAWN HAMPTON!

Guest will also enjoy:
Dance Performances
Rare video footage
Live music all night
Sumptuous Buffet Dinner
Open Top Shelf Bar
* Unlimited bottled water
* Commentary coat check

THE VENUE
For over ten years, the Edison Ballroom was known as the “Supper Club” and was the venue of choice in the 1990s swing era revival in New York City, running every Friday and Saturday until 4 AM. The Savoy Ball is a one-time opportunity to return to the Supper Club, this time with Savoy swing music and at a classy black tie/vintage occasion. The Edison Ballroom has all the feel and spirit of a1930s Ballroom – which indeed is what it is. In 1998, Frankie blessed this dance floor when he danced and performed in the Public Broadcasting Service’s televised documentary “Swingin’ With the Duke.”

DANCE FLOORS
The entire dance floor of the Edison will be open for dancing, considered by many to be one of the best and largest in town (and a little larger then Terminal 5!). Upstairs will feature a second dance floor in the Lounge, and a third dance floor in the balcony overlooking the main ballroom floor.

TRIFECTA – three event weekend!
Frankie’s Centennial Savoy Ball, kicks off the Frankie Trifecta… three premium events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Frankie Trifecta is a collaboration of New York City swing dance producers and is separate from the Frankie 100 Festival. More info at www.frankietrifecta.com

Frankie’s Centennial Savoy Ball
Friday May 23, 2014
8:00 PM to 2:30 AM
The Edison Ballroom NYC
* Black Tie or Vintage Attire required

TICKETS
$110 for the Savoy Ball
$150 package for all three Trifecta events – while avaialable.

THE PRODUCERS
Zort Music (Alan Sugarman) was the producer in 1999 of Frankie’s 85th Birthday Celebration at Roseland Ballroom, attracting 1800 dancers on one dance floor, with Frankie, for his birthday.

Since 2001 Prohibition Productions (Patrick Soluri) has been producing well know vintage and dance events such as THE SALON, NY HOT JAZZ FESTIVAL , and the LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR at notable venues in NYC such as the Player’s Club, the Edison Ballroom, the Empire Hotel, and the Copacabana.

The Saturday night event is produced by Swing Remix.

This event is not sponsored by, nor is it a part of, the Frankie 100 Festival, but, we of course support the Festival.

For more information, please visit http://frankiesavoyballny.com/.