MONROE - The 2013 Swiss Heritage Series of the Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave., will kick off with its annual Fasnacht Masquerade/ Costume Dance on Sunday, Feb. 10.
The dance will be played by special arrangement with the Greg Anderson Band from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Grand Hall.
The whole family is encouraged to wear masks and/or costumes, but are not required.
A group picture for all who come in costume will be taken in the afternoon.
Admission is $10 for the event, with children in grade 8 or under accompanied by a parent or guardian, is $2.
In addition to the dance itself, admission includes finger foods and hors d'oeuvres, with bar service available.
Fasnacht, Switzerland's version of Mardi Gras, is a multi-day celebration before the beginning of Lent, featuring drum and piccolo bands, mimes, out-of-tune brass bands, local humor and satire, food, drink, and costumed revelers wandering the streets.
More information, visit www.turnerhallofmonroe.org or call 608-325-3461.
The dance will be played by special arrangement with the Greg Anderson Band from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Grand Hall.
The whole family is encouraged to wear masks and/or costumes, but are not required.
A group picture for all who come in costume will be taken in the afternoon.
Admission is $10 for the event, with children in grade 8 or under accompanied by a parent or guardian, is $2.
In addition to the dance itself, admission includes finger foods and hors d'oeuvres, with bar service available.
Fasnacht, Switzerland's version of Mardi Gras, is a multi-day celebration before the beginning of Lent, featuring drum and piccolo bands, mimes, out-of-tune brass bands, local humor and satire, food, drink, and costumed revelers wandering the streets.
More information, visit www.turnerhallofmonroe.org or call 608-325-3461.