Davey Dog Crusher Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The folks at Nauticus in downtown Norfolk, VA are hosting this event in conjunction with the "Real Pirates" (Whydah) exhibit. Unfortunately, it hasn't had much press or advertising. Ticket price includes entrance to the exhibit. Here's the text of their flier: A Glorious Evening of Merriment Awaits... Ahoy Rogues & Wenches, A most memorable and magical night awaits you this New Year's Eve at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. Breathtaking views of illuminated downtown scenes and the Elizabeth River accompany a fantasy evening overflowing with delicious food, a cash bar, great live music from local favorite--Butter, dancing and theatrical entertainment. Bring ye' whole crewe with you for a spellbinding night of wondrous swashbuckling revelry. You may even go home with the ultimate buccaneer booty--a chest filled with a bounty of golden treasures! Your fantasy evening includes a special viewing of the National Geographic Real Pirates Exhibit Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship is a fascinating a 16,000-square-foot interactive exhibition which showcases more than 200 artifacts from the first fully authenticated pirate ship to be discovered in U.S. waters. You'll learn the true story behind the pirate ship Whydah—a story more compelling than anything dreamt up by Hollywood. Enter our drawing for FREE tickets to the Ball Congratulations Val Papkey of Newport News, the first winner of the drawing for the two FREE tickets to the Buccaneer Ball awarded December 1st. Two additional tickets will be given away on Dec. 22nd. Register at BuccaneerBall@GMail.com to qualify. Refunds provided winner if tickets have been pre-purchased. Winner will be announced right here as well as via our email mailing list. Join now, if you haven't already, to stay up to date on all the Buccaneer Ball details. Questions: Email them to BuccaneerBall@GMail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Wish I could have attended such a ball ...but alas I was 500+ miles away and can't afford the trip right now ....So did you get pics of the event??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Henry aka Moose Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 It was a lot of fun! The Wydah exhibit was great (well except for the bucket boots and frock coats with collars). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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