Join us at historic Page Field Airport in a private hangar for this historic USO-inspired event. Step back in time to the 40s with music styled after the Big Band era. Swing to the tunes of Lou Colombo and his Orchestra, enjoy delicious fare and a special program; military airplanes and memorabilia; Silent and LIVE auctions filled with outstanding items, packages and more!

Historic USO inspired South Pacific Gala

  • Where: Page Field Private Hanger (Click Here for Driving Directions to 4800 North Airport Road)
  • When: Saturday Jan 30, 2010
  • What: Dinner, Dancing, Big Band Music
  • Addtional Gala Details

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Addtional Gala Details:
The Gala is a night filled with tunes from the Big Band era with Lou Colombo & his Orchestra, dancing, delicious fare from Mimi’s Café, a photo booth so you can take home memories, Silent & Live Auctions filled with outstanding items, Celebrity Waiters, military airplanes & memorabilia & more!

TICKETS
If you have registered for this event and your tickets will be available at check-in under your last name along with a receipt for your purchase.

DRINK TICKETS
Each person receives 2 drink tickets. Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase.

DIRECTIONS: (click here for Google maps driving directions to 4800 North Airport Road)

FROM US 41
The hangar is a private site located on N. Airport drive. From US 41, turn onto Fowler (BoyScout Rd. will be across the street) Rd. and follow this about ½ mile, winding around Page Field (which will be on the right & Page Field Commons on the left). At the light at N. Airport Drive, turn right and pass the Lee County Public Safety Bldg then turn right into the drive for the FLA Highway Patrol. You will be directed to park there (FREE) and board a FREE shuttle for a 3-minute ride to the hangar.

FROM I-75
Take I-75 to exit 140 for Colonial Blvd. and head west for about 3 miles staying in the left lane. Be sure to get in the left-hand turn lane at the intersection of Colonial Blvd. & Fowler and turn left staying in the left lane. About ½ mile from that turn,  at the light at N. Airport Drive, turn left and pass the Lee County Public Safety Bldg (on the right) then turn right into the drive for the FLA Highway Patrol. You will be directed to park there (FREE) and board a FREE shuttle for a 3-minute ride to the hangar.

DRESS
Because people have asked about dress for the evening (cocktail attire) & costumes (uniforms & South Pacific attire are encouraged), we want to provide some local suggestions below.

A Partyworld
12879 S. Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33907
239-275-5585

Halloween Mega Store
5120 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 936-1629

Bonnie's Vintage Emporium
1937 Suwanee Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-4888

Main Street Antique & Collectables
2229 Main St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 689-6246

Noel's
2229 Main St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 332-2778

Flowers To Fifties
2133 Main St. Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2443

Fun Tree
1276 Sabal Gardens Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 332-442

 

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