Dickens 2007 Crystal Ball - Port Jefferson, NY - November 30, 2007

Arts Council Announces 'Then and Now' Theme
for Dickens Crystal Ball

Annual Festival Gala Features Contemporary Dress & Vintage Finery

Port Jefferson: The shorefront of historic Port Jefferson Village will be transformed back to the era of Charles Dickens as the Greater Port Jefferson -- Northern Brookhaven Arts Council (GPJNB Arts Council) unveils the 'Then and Now' theme for its annual Crystal Ball gala at a news conference, Friday, November 2nd.

The Crystal Ball is one of the crowning events of the GPJNB Arts Council's annual Dickens Festival. The November 2nd announcement featured performers dressed in period clothing as the outline for this public-private partnership is detailed by GPJNB Arts Council officials and their event coordinators.

"We are so delighted about this year's theme for our Crystal Ball. It will prove to be the social event of the season." said Ron Fitterer, member of the ball committee and member of the Dickens Street Performers Troupe. Fitterer attended the press conference as the character Harry Hawkins in his best period duds. "The Arts Council is encouraging each and every one of our friends to speak to their neighbors, co workers, associates and family and invite all to enjoy this extraordinary gala with the entire community. They say that 'Three is a charm,' well our third annual Ball is definitely the very best party that has ever been planned in Port Jefferson Village."

The 'Then and Now' ballwill feature live music by New York Heat; a variety of delicious hot and cold cuisine prepared and served by Lombardi's on the Sound; pastries, cakes and sweets of all kinds of caloric indulgence by La Bonne Boulangerie; and many others

More information go to the following link
http://www.gpjac.org/press.html

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