The USS Hornet Museum is celebrating 75 years afloat! Click Here to Purchase Tickets.

Please join us as we travel back in time to celebrate!

USS Hornet Museum Big Band 75th Anniversary Gala! Featuring the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra

Saturday, November 3rd, 2018- 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Jimmy Dorsey begins at 8:00 PM!

Featuring Special Guest: Maritime Archaeologist, James P. Delgado. To get a preview of Dr. Delgado’s work, watch him discuss maritime archaeology here!

Dr. James P. Delgado currently serves as the Senior Vice President of SEARCH, Inc., the nation’s largest company devoted to archaeology, historic preservation and museum services. Dr. Delgado’s connection to USS Hornet comes from his tenure as the founding head of NOAA’s maritime preservation program, where he oversaw a nationwide inventory of historic maritime and naval properties, ships and shipwrecks. He personally conducted the study that led to National Historic Landmark designation for Hornet, as well as many other significant naval vessels, including the wrecks of USS Arizona and USS Utah at Pearl Harbor, and the carriers USS Saratoga and USS Independence.

The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra formed in the spring of 1934 as The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra by Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey. Jimmy Dorsey was considered one of the finest clarinet and alto saxophone players of his day, and was known for solos that amazed his fellow musicians, as well as his audiences. Eighteen years after Tommy departed the band, Jimmy was given a Gold Record for “So Rare” two days before his death, on June 12, 1957. The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra continues to this day, now under the direction of trombonist, Bill Tole.

All Proceeds go towards the Hornet Heritage Fund

Tickets and Times:

Purchase Tickets HERE

 *Attending both NYE and Anniversary Big Band Dances? Please email EDU@uss-hornet.org for a special dual discount code of 25% off each event.

Cabaret VIP Tickets: $150.00

(Purchase VIP Tickets before October 15th, 2018 and use CODE- earlybird to receive $10.00 off)

Seats closest to stage!

VIP Tickets holders gain an exclusive early entrance at 6:00 PM for a hosted dinner and reception with special guest James P. Delgado!

VIP Reception with James P. Delgado

6:45 pm- 8:00 pm Complimentary Gourmet Buffet Dinner (vegetarian options available)

Host Bar all through the night!

Seating Center Stage

BUYING A WHOLE VIP TABLE?

VIP Table (Seats 10) $1200.00 (Use CODE Viptable to receive 20% off 10 VIP tickets)

VIP Tickets holders gain an exclusive early entrance at 6:00 PM for a hosted dinner and reception with Maritime Archaeologist  James P. Delgado!

6:45 PM- to 8:00 PM Complimentary Gourmet Buffet Dinner Included (vegetarian options available)

Host Bar all through the night!

Seating Center Stage

Reserved Seating: $75.00

Includes a Reserved Seat at a Table

Doors open at 7:45 PM for Reserved Seating Ticket Holders

Food available for purchase

No-Host bar

BUYING A WHOLE RESERVE TABLE? Use CODE Tables to receive $10 off tickets when purchasing entire Reserve Tables

General Admission: $55.00

Door open at 7:45 PM for General Admission Ticket Holders

Food available for purchase

No-Host Bar

*No guarantee seating for General Admission