Regency Exhibition Balls

10/08/2024

The Regency Exhibition Ball (REB) Committee would like to introduce you to our dance card creator extraordinaire. Scott Davis and his lovely wife and able assistant, Lori, hail to us from the Chicago area. Lori first visited the Regency through Jane Austen in graduate school. After falling in love with English Country Dancing at her first Jane Austen Society of North America conference in 2008, she searched the internet for a period-correct Regency Ball anywhere. Videos of the Regency Exhibition Ball made her long to attend. Scott willingly partnered her to the 2009 REB, and every Ball since. In 2014, Scott asked to help us by making our dance cards. Little did we know how amazing his creations would be! After researching appropriate images and type fonts, Scott then designs dance cards we hope make wonderful keepsakes for our guests.

The 2024 Regency Exhibition Ball will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 6:30-9:30pm. Doors open at 6pm. We will gather at the beautiful, historic Lansing Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital Ave. in downtown Lansing, Michigan.

Dance instruction is by Ms. Julie Esch. She's accompanied by 3 musicians. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served during intermission.

There are a few tickets still available. Price is $35 each until October 26th. From October 27-November 3rd, ticket prices will be $45. You must purchase your tickets prior to the event. No ticket sales after Noverember 3rd or at the door.
We accept PayPal, Venmo, and check or money order. Please contact Kimberly Lynch for more information at [email protected] or 517-230-8317.

09/19/2024

The Regency Exhibition Ball Committee would like to introduce you to Alyssa Lynch, the creator of our light refreshments served during the ball's intermission. Alyssa researches historic recipes for foods that would have been appropriate for 1795-1820s. We attempt to make our event a time travel experience for our guests.

The date is November 9th 6:00-9:30pm. at Lansing Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital Ave. Lansing, Michigan.

Tickets are still available, but they are going fast. They are $35/person.
Our payment methods are PayPal via this address,
[email protected].

The second payment method is by check or money order, made out to me.
Kimberly Lynch
650 Mahan Hwy.
Charlotte, Michigan 48813

Our 3rd payment method is Venmo. My ID is -LYNCH-109

After the payment is made, please send me a message with the names of each of the guests the purchase is for and a mailing address.

We look forward to meeting you and your guests and enjoying a evening of dancing entertainment together.

Kind regards,
Kimberly Lynch
For the REB committee

08/23/2024

Are you getting excited for the Regency Exhibition Ball Saturday, November 9th? This is the group of dancers in 2015.

08/19/2024

The Regency Exhibition Balls (REB) committee would like to introduce you to our lovely and accomplished dance instructress, Julie Esch. Julie has been involved with historical dance for 18 years as a dancer and teaching English Country Dance for 10 years. Julie has been leading dances for the REB since 2017. She will teach us the figures for each dance via demonstrations and walk-throughs, then call the figures as we dance with live music. The program will begin with easier dances, adding new figures as our proficiency with English Country Dance progresses over the course of the evening. She will be accompanied by 3 musicians.

The ball this year is Saturday, November 9th. Doors open at 6:00, with dancing from 6:30-9:30 pm. We will be gathering in the hall of the historic Lansing Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital Ave in downtown Lansing, Michigan. Light refreshments will be served during the intermission.

This is a formal affair. Our preference is for guests to dress in Regency attire of 1795-1820s. But if guests are unable, we ask that they wear modern formal wear, men in suits and ladies in floor length or tea length dresses.

Tickets are now on sale for $35 each. Payment methods are PayPal, check or money order, and now offering Venmo. Please contact Kimberly Lynch, at [email protected] or text or call at 517-230-8317 for more information.

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

The 2024 Regency Exhibition Ball committee would like you to have a sneak peak at our venue, Lansing Central United Methodist Church. It is located at 215 N. Capital Ave. It was built in 1880 and located just north of Michigan's state capital in downtown Lansing. The building has remained a historic landmark, retaining the beauty of the architecture of the late 19th century. The hall with it's original stage and wood floor have been wonderfully maintained. It makes a perfect location for historic dances. The ambiance is impressive, indeed!

The ball this year is Saturday, November 9th. Doors open at 6:00, with dancing from 6:30-9:30 pm. Dance instruction is by Julie Esch, accompanied by 3 musicians. Light refreshments will be served during the intermission. Our amazing dance cards (watch for a future post) are a delightful keepsake to remember a visit into the past.

Tickets are now on sale for $35 each. Payment methods are PayPal, check or money order, and now offering Venmo. Please contact Kimberly Lynch, at [email protected] or text or call at 517-230-8317 for more information.

07/30/2024

1st Regency Exhibition Ball throwback 2007

Chuck and Kristin Lawrence created this lovely event for historic dance enthusiasts. It carried on for several years until the pandemic hit and everything stopped, for awhile. We are excited to finally bring it back on November 9th, 2024, in Lansing Michigan. We will gather in the historic hall in Lansing Central United Methodist Church. Julie Esch will be our dance instructor to live music. Light refreshments using historic accurate recipes will be served.

Ticket ($35/each) sales start August 1st, in 2 days!! For more information see our page Regency Exhibition Balls or contact Kimberly Lynch at [email protected].

We are looking forward to seeing old friends and greeting new ones!
Most kind regards,
Regency Exhibition Balls committee

06/05/2024

Download a flyer to share with you dancing friends (and your friends that want to learn to dance) about the November 9 2024 ball!

This is a 2-sided PDF document you can download from Scott's website. Set your printer to print front and back, and size at 100% or fit ro paper.

http://scotthdavis.com/img/common/2024_REB_invitation_v8_front_back_2-up.pdf

06/04/2024

At long last...
The Netherfield Ball returns!

November 9, 2024
6:00pm–9:30pm
At the Central United Methodist Church
Lansing, Michigan

The Regency Exhibition Ball Committee cordially invites you and your friends to join them for the 2024 Regency Exhibition Ball.
The Ball is the gala event of the season for Janeites and Regency Period enthusiasts. Period setting, costumes, dances, refreshments, and music give the look, feel, and sound of the period.

14th Regency Exhibition Ball

No experience or partner necessary. Dances will be taught by professional caller Julie Esch, with live music. Period attire for 1790–1828 is highly appropriate, but not mandatory. Website offers clothing ideas.
Tickets are $35 per person from August 1, 2024, until Oct. 26. Tickets are $45 per person from Oct. 27 until Nov. 5. We regret there are no sales after Nov. 5 nor at the door.
To purchase tickets, please send a check to:
Kimberly Lynch650 Mahan Hwy.Charlotte, MI 48813
To pay with PayPal, contact Kimberly Lynch at 517-230-8317.
Additional information at:

Facebook: Regency Exhibition Balls
Email: [email protected]
We look forward to dancing with you at the Ball!
Most Kind Regards,
The Regency Exhibition Ball Committee:
Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Davis, Ms Julie Esch, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lovely

04/16/2024

The Regency Exhibition Balls committee is happy to announce the 2024 Regency Exhibition Ball will be held on Saturday, November 9th, in Lansing, Michigan. More information will be forthcoming. We hope many of you will be able to join us for a lovely evening of historical dancing.

10/05/2021

08/03/2020

Good morning to you all! I am sad to announce that this year's Regency Exhibition Ball 2020 will be cancelled. Thank you for all the love and support you have shown. We are looking into dates. Hope to see you all in 2021! Please post photos of you dressed up in Regency on this page!

03/23/2020

Thank you all for the support and encouragement from all of you. It is bitter sweet to announce that we have to postpone the ball. The new date is October 31st. Tickets will go on sale in the summer. We are excited to announce that this year we would love to have a masquerade! If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Alyssa Lynch
313-969-4121

02/08/2020

Tickets are now for sale.
Date is May 9, 2020
Price $29 today until April 18, 2020
$39 April 19 until May 2,2020
No Ticket sales at the door.
At Central Untied Methodist Church
215 N Capital Ave, Lansing Michigan
Contact Alyssa by message here on Facebook or call at (313) 969-4121.

02/08/2020

Tickets are now for sale.
Price $29 today until April 18, 2020
$39 April 19 until May 2,2020
No Ticket sales at the door.
At Central Untied Methodist Church
215 N Capital Ave, Lansing Michigan
Contact Alyssa by message here on Facebook or call at (313) 969-4121.

11/24/2019

It is my pleasure to announce that May 9th will be the date of the 2020 Regency Exhibition Ball!

11/21/2019

Keep an eye out. Soon the date for the 2020 ball will be announced!

02/28/2019

Photos from the 2018 Regency Exhibition Ball

02/28/2019

These are our lovely 2017 & 2018 dance cards, made by the talented Scott and Lori Davis of the Chicago, IL area.

02/28/2019

This is the very last day to purchase 2019 REB tickets at the lower price of $29/each. Tomorrow, March 1, the new price will be $39/each. No ticket sales at the door.
Contact Alyssa at
email : [email protected]
or
phone: 313-969-4121
to get your ticket(s) today!

02/25/2019

Only 4 more days to purchase tickets for the 2019 Regency Exhibition Ball before the price goes up.
It will be held Saturday, March 9 at 6 pm in Lansing, MI
For more information or to buy tickets contact Alyssa at [email protected]
or
phone: 313-969-4121

12/30/2018

70 days until the 2019 Regency Ball. Please fb message for ticket sales.

12/19/2018

Ticket sales this year will be by PayPal or check. Ticket prices will be 29 dollars. Thank you very much for the excitement for this year. For the address and or PayPal information please message us. Thank you!

12/12/2018

Good Evening. Thank you all for the interest you have expressed in the 2019 Regency Exhibition Ball. We are proud to announce that March 9th will be the date of this years ball. Tickets are now on sale!

04/14/2018

Dear Guests,
The weather reports look grim, so I have consulted Glen, the band, and committee members as to what to do. We have decided to continue on with the ball this evening. Most of the bad weather will be happening after midnight. Please, please, please, use caution in traveling. Stay the night if you have to or if you decide to not join us, in any case use your best judgement and what you are most comfortable.We look forward to seeing you this evening for a wonderful time of dancing! You may arrive early and we will let our soggy travelers in! Thank you, Kimberly for the REB committee.