Upcoming Events
Ole Time Sock Hop
* Saturday, September 21
7 to 10 pm
Edinburg Ole Time Festival
Charterhouse School
508 Piccadilly Street
Edinburg, Virginia
On the third Friday of each September, the sleepy little town of Edinburg comes alive with a festival of music, arts, crafts, parade, entertainment, and great food. Step back to the 1950s with the Silver Tones Swing Band at an Ole Time Sock Hop on Saturday night complete with poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and cool cats in leather jackets! To add to the nostalgia, the dance will be held in a school gym built in the 1930s. Tickets are only $10 at the door, and there will be a dance lesson at 7:00 and dance demo at the band break. Enter through the rear entrance of the school. For more information on the festival, visit http://www.edinburgoletimefestival.org/.
Ole Time Sock Hop
* Saturday, September 21
7 to 10 pm
Edinburg Ole Time Festival
Charterhouse School
508 Piccadilly Street
Edinburg, Virginia
On the third Friday of each September, the sleepy little town of Edinburg comes alive with a festival of music, arts, crafts, parade, entertainment, and great food. Step back to the 1950s with the Silver Tones Swing Band at an Ole Time Sock Hop on Saturday night complete with poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and cool cats in leather jackets! To add to the nostalgia, the dance will be held in a school gym built in the 1930s. Tickets are only $10 at the door, and there will be a dance lesson at 7:00 and dance demo at the band break. Enter through the rear entrance of the school. For more information on the festival, visit http://www.edinburgoletimefestival.org/.
"Flying Home" Swing Dance
* Saturday, September 28
7 to 11 pm
Stafford Regional Airport
95 Aviation Way
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Join the Silver Tones, Gottaswing, and Rappahannock Aviation Outreach at this WWII-themed dance at the Stafford Regional Airport. Enjoy a vintage display and a beginner swing dance lesson from 7 to 8 pm, followed by three sets of big band swing classics by the Silver Tones from 8 to 11 pm. Admission is $16 in advance through Eventbrite and $20 at the door. There will be a soda shop fountain and ice cream floats of all flavors, too! The Ultimate Food Operation Truck and Adventure Brewing will be onsite to serve delicious foods and great beer! Also, there will be a silent auction and a basket raffle that you could win for as little as $1. Proceeds for this dance benefit an Outdoor Play & Learn Center at the Stafford Regional Airport. All you hepcats get your stompers on the floor! Click HERE for advanced tickets!
Hallo-Wine Swing! at Blue Valley Winery
* Friday, October 25, 2019
7 to 11 pm
Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery
5535 Blue Valley Way
Delaplane, Virginia
Join the Silver Tones at Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery for their 7th annual Halloween swing dance. This special masquerade dance will begin with a 45-minute swing dance lesson by world-renown swing dancer Ewa Burak. At 7:45 pm, the powerhouse Silver Tones will begin three sets of high-energy big band swing! One complimentary glass of BVW wine and the dance lesson are included in admission. Food will be available for purchase, to compliment your Blue Valley wine. A dance partner is not required; there will be skilled swing dancers on-site to help you practice your moves. And if dancing isn’t your thing, just enjoy the great sounds of the Silver Tones and take in the breathtaking views at Blue Valley Vineyard. Costumes are recommended but not required for attendance. There will be a prize for best costume. Advanced tickets are $25 and can be purchased by clicking HERE. Tickets will be available at the door for $30 (under 21, $20 at the door with ID). Eat, drink, and be scary!
* Friday, October 25, 2019
7 to 11 pm
Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery
5535 Blue Valley Way
Delaplane, Virginia
Join the Silver Tones at Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery for their 7th annual Halloween swing dance. This special masquerade dance will begin with a 45-minute swing dance lesson by world-renown swing dancer Ewa Burak. At 7:45 pm, the powerhouse Silver Tones will begin three sets of high-energy big band swing! One complimentary glass of BVW wine and the dance lesson are included in admission. Food will be available for purchase, to compliment your Blue Valley wine. A dance partner is not required; there will be skilled swing dancers on-site to help you practice your moves. And if dancing isn’t your thing, just enjoy the great sounds of the Silver Tones and take in the breathtaking views at Blue Valley Vineyard. Costumes are recommended but not required for attendance. There will be a prize for best costume. Advanced tickets are $25 and can be purchased by clicking HERE. Tickets will be available at the door for $30 (under 21, $20 at the door with ID). Eat, drink, and be scary!
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Swing Into the Holidays!
* Saturday, November 23, 2019
7 pm
Highland School
Center for the Arts
597 Broadview Avenue
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band is excited to bring audiences a big band variety show to kick off your holiday season right! There will be special guests joining the band and the Silver Belles trio to bring you holiday big band favorites, and so much more. Solo vocalists Wendy Marie and Gene Bates will be featured, and a complimentary dessert reception is included at intermission. General admission seating: Online tickets: $15; at the door: $20; children 12 and younger: $5. For tickets, click HERE.
* Saturday, November 23, 2019
7 pm
Highland School
Center for the Arts
597 Broadview Avenue
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band is excited to bring audiences a big band variety show to kick off your holiday season right! There will be special guests joining the band and the Silver Belles trio to bring you holiday big band favorites, and so much more. Solo vocalists Wendy Marie and Gene Bates will be featured, and a complimentary dessert reception is included at intermission. General admission seating: Online tickets: $15; at the door: $20; children 12 and younger: $5. For tickets, click HERE.
Lake of the Woods Holiday Party!
* Saturday, December 14, 2019
5 to 10 pm
Lake of the Woods Clubhouse
205 Lake of the Woods Way
Locust Grove, Virginia
Check back for details. This event may be open to the public.
* Saturday, December 14, 2019
5 to 10 pm
Lake of the Woods Clubhouse
205 Lake of the Woods Way
Locust Grove, Virginia
Check back for details. This event may be open to the public.
Swingin' New Year's Eve
* Tuesday, December 31, 2019
8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Lansdowne Woods, Virginia
19375 Magnolia Grove Square
Lansdowne, Virginia
Monroe Auditorium and Washington Ballroom
Check back for details. This event may be open to the public.