On Saturday, November 7, 2015 – kick-off the holiday season in downtown Jacksonville at the Victorian Holiday Ball at the U.S. Hotel Ballroom. The seasonal event is sponsored by the Belles & Beaus Old West/Victorian Society. Food for the evening will be catered by the Jacksonville Inn. The ball runs from 6:00-10:30pm. The evening includes a cash bar along with live music featuring Victorian-period tunes with called dances. The dancing will commence with the Grande March at 8:00pm, with other Victorian traditions observed. Victorian or evening dress is requested and a photographer will be available for formal pictures. Tickets are $55, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting preservation of the historic C.C. Beekman House. For reservations, please call Sharon Becker at 541-326-6832.
