Shipyard Swing at the SS Red Oak Victory with Lavay Smith !
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Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Will be performing for our "Shipyard Swing Dinner Dance" on the 1944 SS Red Oak Victory!
Come and dance to foot-stomping, live 1940s and 50s music with one of the hottest and most popular swing bands around - Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers!
Not only can you swing the night away but you can also enjoy dinner and drinks aboard the 1944 SS Red Oak Victory on Memorial Day Weekend in a bona fide, historic setting perfect for a night of Swing dancing and fun !
Take in grand views of the San Francisco Skyline, and tour the ship from the bridge to the Captain's quarters, and see the engine room. You can even have our 1944 radio operator send a mesage from the past to your friends!
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A $30 advance ticket includes Admission to the ship and Dancing to Lavay Smith. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. And a $70 advance ticket includes a full gourmet Dinner and a glass of beer or wine!.
Reenactors and folks in 1940s or 1950s garb especially welcome.
Drivers of classic, 1970 or older cars or military vehicles get in for $35 which includes Dinner, Beer or Wine, and Dancing to Lavay Smith! Park next to the ship and show off your pride and joy!
Organizer SS Red Oak Victory
Organizer of Shipyard Swing at the SS Red Oak Victory with Lavay Smith !
A unique art, music, and dance venue in the Bay Area—The 1944 “SS Red Oak Victory”!
The ambience of this genuine World War II Victory Ship and the surrounding historic Kaiser Shipyards will transport you back in time to World War II. You can almost hear the clang of hammers on metal and the staccato of rivet guns. Or maybe the sounds of the Glenn Miller orchestra coming from a radio. No matter how she speaks to you, the SS Red Oak Victory is an attraction you will want to return to again and again. Come tour the ship with your family and see our interesting and educational exhibits. Or come to enjoy one our many special events throughout the year.
Learn more about the ROV by visiting our website: www.redoakvictory.us.
