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to show the movie 'Austenland' the night
before so people coming into town can go
to that on Friday night. It's a really funny
movie that kind of pokes fun at people who
are in love with Jane Austen-type stuff.
Also, I'll have local hairstylists who can help
get their hair done for the ball on Saturday
night," says Russell.
Tickets are on sale and range from Gentry
class at $95 to Royalty, at $275.
"I am really loving planning all the little
details to go with the ball. It's basically like
I get to plan an event that I always wanted
to attend. So, I think to myself what is
something that I would have wanted to do at
a ball and add it," says Russell, "e royalty-
ticketed guests will have a private room on
the second floor where they can look down
on the dancing and activity below and have
their own personal server."
In addition to guests being in authentic
costumes, Russell has added waltzes and
reels that will be called by a Regency dance
master; card tables with Regency games
such as dominoes and skittles; a fortune
teller; a silhouette painter; and a professional
photographer. An exhibit hall will add an
educational component, including displays
of military uniforms and civilian clothing
from the period.
e Lafayette Society has other Lafayette
birthday celebrations planned that weekend,
including a concert of French music; a
historical lecture at Fayetteville Technical
Community College and another at
Methodist University featuring Lafayette
and Native Americans; a historical bus trail
tour; and a birthday party with cupcakes at
Cross Creek Park.
To purchase tickets to the Grand
Birthday Ball and Soiree in September, visit
thelafayetteball.com. For more information
about the bicentennial celebration of
Marquis de Lafayette's Farewell Tour
or about the Lafayette Society, visit
lafayettesociety.org.
"The men's costumes for
this era are over the top.
We are talking crazy coats,
high collars, knee britches
and other details that
make their outfits so fun."
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