With the tidings of most major holidays, comes a major celebration. In the Lexington area, one of the largest of them all is Beaux Arts Fall Ball, held at Buster’s Billiards and Backroom on October 30th, 2010. The second annual Fall Ball is regarded as Lexington’s largest costume party. It is a charity event for the Beaux Arts Foundation, raising over $50,000 dollars a year to go to local charities and philanthropies in the community. The ball housed many local and international musical artist this year including: Milyoo, Nemo, Fair Heron, Le Castle Vania, and the Chaotic good. The chaotic good included a robot (pictured above) built by one of its own members that moves in synch to any beat of music.
The most interesting part of Beaux Arts Ball is its mission to purpose the expression of all personalities within the costumes. Beaux Arts officials give no dress codes or restrictions in costume wear because it would have rendered creativity. The foundation in its self has donated thousands of dollars since the 1900’s to keep the arts alive. Throughout the night you could have seen anything from feathered bikinis, Donnie Darko characters, altered animals and self-created costumes showing styles from edgy, to crazy, to completely outrageous. Pictured above are multiple party-goers ranging from Indians, to Alice in Wonderland characters. In all, the Beaux Arts Fall Ball 2010 was an event hosting over 1,000 people for a creative, charitable and most notably, enjoyable cause.
51 comments:
I love that this event served the dual function of raising money for charity and letting individuals express their creativity. Thought this is a fairly young event, they seem to have well developed ideas such as having local and international musicians. I look forward to attending this event next year!
I will most definitely be at this event in the spring! I regret not making it to the Halloween themed party because I'm sure this is the place to go to see the biggest and best costume ideas! I love the fact that the majority make their own costumes! The robot in the picture is so neat and extremely interesting that someone made it themselves! I can't wait for the next ball!
This event seems like so much fun! and i love how it has become one of the largest events Lexington puts on and is served for multiple purposes such as local charities and philanthropies and its mission to let individuals express their personalities within their costumes.
Like the last blog about this i soooo wish i could go to this! It seems so much fun and i feel i would enjoy it. I like how the money goes to charity, that's very thoughtful and speaks out for the community and UK. Also i think it's cool how there are no rules or restrictions for the outfits or dress code. That means you can go all out, wear whatever outfit you want and no one can say anything. Just wear what you want!
-Adria Hearn
I had no idea that his was a fundraising event. That makes it even more special and everyone should for sure attend. I love it when people host events that not only help out others by raising money but also provide a good time for those who attend. Can’t wait to attend this event to not only have a good time with friends but also to help out the charity they are raising money for!
Jessica Stockdale
This event looks like so much! I will definitly remember this for next year. I like how everyone is so original with their own costumes. I also think that this is great fun way to raise money for charity which is always a good thing!
-Christine Wolfzorn
I will definitly be attending the one in the spring!! i have many friends who go and actually make their own costumes and say its a blast! I love the pictures with this blog and that even the guys in the pictures are dressed up! This is a great event for everyone to show off their creativeness and personality!
Lauren Farinelli
This event not only looks like alot of fun, but is for a great cause which makes it even better! This is a really awesome idea, and should bring the charity lots amounts of money considering the number of people that attend the event. I definitely plan on attended next Halloween's event!
I had know idea that the event was for charity. It's incredible how much money they raised. Thats such a good idea to hold such a fun event that so many people are interested in going to and making it for a good cause. I thought it was a once a year thing but that is great news that there is one in the spring too. Hopefully I will be able to attend!
I think its real cool that this is also a charity event. It always makes you feel better about attening events like that. Again I would love to attent this next year and it makes it so much better knowing the funds go to a good cause from the people who attend.
I heard this was a really popular event and i was surprised it's for charity. Im hoping to go next year with a few of my friends
Making the ball a charitable event was an excellent idea! Being that the attendance was roughly 1,000 people, it sounds like they had an exceptional turnout, making $50,000. I would be interested in knowing where this money comes from; whether it's admission, drinks, food, etc. Hopefully the event will attract more college students and other local residents in the upcoming years, potentially generating an even greater amount of donations!
This is a great way to support the arts and local charities as well as have a great time listening to music. Getting to wear a costume, with no restrictions can be somewhat risky, but also a lot of fun. I think it would be really neat to check out everyone's costumes. I would really like to attend this next year. It sounds like a blast!
Julie Sutton
I can not wait to go next year!!! I love that its for charities and the fact that local bands are showcased is awesome. I love the homemade costume concept, so fun and creative!! This blog is funny because I know one of the guys above and I heard what an awesome time he had, I can't wait to go!!!
I went to the Beaux Arts Ball this year and it was so much fun! I loved making our costumes and getting ready to go! We were the "neon Indians" and we made outfits and used neon feathers to make everything. We had neon bodypaint that glowed in blacklights and were covered in glow sticks. My boyfriend even went all out and just wore a neon feather covered loin cloth! It was such a good time! Can't wait for the spring ball!
-Abby Hurley
I am currently taking an art class and my professor constantly reminds us how art is not being appreciated as much as it used to be. I love the idea of funding the arts program. It really is something that is unlooked at and it's great to see people coming out to support it.
That robot is literally the coolest thing I've ever seen in my life. I remember last year at the Beaux Art Ball, The Chaotic Good brought the same robot. I remember hearing people talking about a robot being present, but no one was sure what to expect. About halfway through the show a 15 foot tall robot walked across the stage and absolutely brought the house down. Everyone went wild. Beaux's is a great experience and a great place to see all kinds of interesting costumes.
--Kasey Paterson
I didnt know that this was a fundraising event, and it sounds like everyone that goes has a great time too! i will be going the next chance i get. also i think this is great that as a fundraiser, it is such a big even in lexington. that says something good about lexington. this is a chance for everyone to get creative, have fun and support a good cause.
I had never heard of this Beaux Arts Fall Ball but after reading these posts it's definitely something I would like to check out next year! What a fun way to spend a night out with friends! It's awesome that all the proceeds go to charity, $50,000 raised from one night is amazing!
-Paige Hofmann
The more I see and hear about this particular event, the more eager I am to actually attend it! The pictures make it look like such an amazing time and it actually a really great cause! $50,000 for charity is spectacular! I would have never known of this great cause if it weren't for this blog post.
Erin McGee
I had no idea this was a charitable event, but that makes it even better! Especially that it helps out the arts. I also think the robot is pretty awesome!
-Bethany Davis
I think this is an awesome event that combines fashion and being charitable. It shows that we want to have fun and get dressed up to have a good time and we also want to give back to our community. The concert was also a great tie-in to the foundation for the arts.
I really like that this event puts raising money for charity, and individual creativity hand in hand. This is a really fun concept, and I hope to attend in the future. Great job!
Lauren Brickey
This seems like such a fun event to go to especially college students! It great how it is a charity event and also a fashion party. I wish that I could have attended the event this year and hopefully can in the future!
-erin creelman
This event seems like a very fun experience, and it make it even better, it is raising money for philanthropies in the community. It is perfect for college students wanting to show off their creativity in their costumes. I will definitely look into attending this event next year.
-Olivia Rink
I like that the bloggers highlighted the fact that the ball also serves as a charitable fund. It seems like there was a good turn out for the ball this year. All the costumes from both this blog post, and the other Beaux Arts post, seem really creative, and interesting!
-Rob Stromquist
I had no idea that they raised that much money for charity! I have never been the Beaux Arts Ball but after reading so much about it I have to attend next year's. I also loved looking at the costumes in the pictures because you get to see how creative everyone gets with their costumes.
-Elena Jones
Beaux Arts is something that i've ALWAYS wanted to go to, I hope i get to go in the Spring! You guys did a great job with the photos. I think it's great that you captured something thats not so cookie-cutter about Lexington.
I've never been to the Beaux Arts ball, but it looks like an awesome party. I think the costumes look awesome and I like how they don't restrict the costume and let the people show their creativity. I also didn't know all of the money the raise for charity. It looks like a great event that also does great things for the community.
Drew McCombs
Great photos! I love that everyone has the oppourtunity to express their creative side. I had no idea that this also raises money for a charity event..that's awesome! What a great event to attend to support a great cause and have fun!!
--Jordan Jenkins
I have heard that this ball was a major success! From the pictures i've seen it looks so fun ! all the costumes people came up with sound very interesting! I cant wait to try and go next Halloween
Elizabeth Griffith
This looks like a blast!! I love seeing all different kinds of costumes and ideas that people an come up with! I wasnt in town for halloween unfortunately but this would be something fun to go to instead of your average halloween party! I will definitely remember this for next year!
-Danielle Custer
I had no clue that this art fair raises money for charities. This is a great way to help other people while having a great time. I love the Willy Wonka costume it looks just like him.
I am all for charity events. Its nice to help others that are less fortunate that you and yours. I have never heard of nor been to this event here in Lexington. The pictures make it look like it is very fun and upbeat, and an event you wouldn't want to miss.
I think this is such a neat way to raise money for charity. I had never heard of this event until this year and I thought it was so cool that you get to dress as crazy as you want. I think that the event being held the night before Halloween inspired a lot of the creativity in the costumes as well.
-Cortney Hockenbury
I really wish that I would have known about this event, so that I could have gone! I really like that it is put on for charity. A fun event to give back and have a good time at the same time.
I'll definately be going next year!
-Katie Fisher
The beuax arts ball really is a great event! I've been to the ball in the spring for the past five years and always have a great time. I love getting dressed up, seeing other people's costumes, and the music of course.
-Rebecca Ramos
Once again, I wish I had known about this event. It looks like so much fun and I love anything that involves art. The people in the picture look so cute! I have never heard of any of the artists mentioned but they sound interesting. I would have loved to see the robot that moved to the beat. 50,000 dollars is a lot of money for charity so its nice to see that its for a good cause.
I want to go to the beuax ball so bad. It sounds like a great experience. Seeing everyones costumes and listening to the music would probably be my favorite part. Best of all, this event is for charity.
Kerri Prichard
I never realized that the Beaux Art Ball was for charity. I think it's great that all of the creative and artistic people can get together and party all for a great cause. Like I said in the other post, I have never been able to attend because of other conflicts on the same night, but I have heard that it is an amazing event for anybody and everybody.
-Nicole Benz
Meredith Gross
When I read the other blog about the ball, I didn't realize it was a charity. That makes this event way more cool in my opinion! That's so awesome that they raised so much money and it is done by a simple Halloween Party. Based off the good reviews of this event, I definitely want to give it a try next year. Dressing up, dancing, and music all in one sounds amazing!
i didnt know that the event raised money. i think that is it a great idea to combine the two things. the event also looks like alot of fun! i will definitely try to be there next year.
-amanda birch
It looks like everyone involved had a great time! It's also such a fun event to attend because you know that proceeds are going to charity! I can't wait to see what elaborate outfits people are going to wear in the spring.
I think the concept if this party is a very good one. The fact that they have it each year to not only have fun expressing creativity but to also raise money is awesome. It's a great way to keep the arts alive and will definitely be attending in the future years to come.
--Raegan Kuchar
I think how they raise money for local charities is awesome. Its on thing to have a spectacular party and another to do it for a cause. I also love how there are no restrictions, which lets everyone use endless amounts of creativity.
Jillian Dunaway
I hadn't heard of this event until the blogs about it but I wasn't aware that it served as a fundraiser for local charities. Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to go in the future. It seems like a lot of fun and I love that it serves as a local fundraiser. Plus, who doesn't like getting dressed up and showing off their creativity?
I have never heard about this event until i read this blog but find it really interesting! Its awesome how its a fundraiser that serves for local charities and how they raised over $50,000 is great! I think its fun how people get dressed up to serve for a charity and would be really interesting to attend this event just to see all the different costumes!
This event is new to me. I found this blog very interesting as it raises money for charities which a great cause. I think it would be great to be involved in this event especially with all the performances and costumes.
I have not heard anything about this event! It seems like a really fun place to go over halloween weekend, I wish i would have known about it! The pictures show awesome costumes!
-paige krall
I think this event sounds like so much fun!! Everyone gets so creative and just has a good time. I hope I get to go to it in the Spring!
I know that Beaux Arts Ball was one of the most unique and fun events this time of year! I was unable to attend but was unaware that there is another event in the spring. My roommate was able to make it and told me a lot about it. I think this is a great way to demonstrate interest in the arts and really show creativity. I also think its great that they raised as much money as they did and had no idea how beneficial it was for charity.
-Anne Hart Atchison
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