12th Annual Hillbilly Pirate Ball - Fall Fundraiser - The Ark October 18, 2009

Annual Fall Event Ahoy, Y’all!

The Arrrk presents our 12th Annual Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, October 18th!

A Hillbilly Pirate Ball - featuring Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams

Of the band, All Music Guide says: “Playing an utterly unique blend of rock & roll, folk, and quirky Americana, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams have been called "the hillbilly Pink Floyd," which is an apt description, particularly if you throw in elements of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, the Band, Neil Diamond, and maybe even some Frank Zappa as well. The group developed a quirky, versatile, and good-humored show that worked as well in small folk clubs as it did on large festival stages, and has built a large and loyal fan following.”

We reckon all ye swashbucklers and ‘billies will want to come in full hillbilly-pirate regalia. So start plannin’ yer costumes now, mateys!

All the booty and plunder benefit The Ark, helping us continue to present the best folk and roots music to be heard anywhere in them thar hills or on the seven seas, 300 nights a year.

Vittles & Grub 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Dinner reception provided by Zingerman's Roadhouse for Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Privateers, Backyard Buccaneers, and Moonshine Mateys.

Field Hollers & Sea Shanties 7:45 p.m.
Doors open for Them Thar Landlubbers.
8:00 p.m. The music begins!

SMARTLY THERE, MATES, AND RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Call (734) 761-1800

Ticket levels:
• $500 Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Privateers ($450 tax-deductible). Includes dinner, valet parking, table seating during dinner, converting to front and center seating on the dance floor during the show.

• $250 Backyard Buccaneers ($200 tax-deductible). Includes dinner, valet parking, table seating during dinner, converting to reserved seating on the dance floor during the show.

• $125 Moonshine Mateys ($75 tax-deductible). Includes dinner, valet parking and reserved seating in the drink rail areas (best available; location will vary).

• $50 Them Thar Landlubbers ($25 tax-deductible). Includes the show only. General admission seating in remaining seats.

Official Website: http://theark.org/annual_fall_event.html