Mardi Gras Costume Ball

Now in its third year, this FUNdraiser for Blue Mountain School has presented some of the region's finest talent. And this event promises to be the best year yet, with a five-piece all- star band featuring Kerry Hurley (vocals), Janiah Allen (drums), Chris Blankenship (guitar), Christophe Mondot (keyboard) and Jake Dempsey (bass), plus a host of special guests, and two opening bands loaded with Blue Mountain School alumni: Spoon Fight and Attakk.

And you can leave the event with much more than a smile on your face, when you win something at the auction, which features some of the very best goods, arts, crafts and services that Floyd has to offer.

There are also prizes, beads galore, and the annual crowning of Floyd's Mardi Gras King and Queen-with unique crowns designed by Gabriele Hilger-to look forward to.

There are four ticketing options:

• Barons & Baronness (standing room): $8 advance / $10 at door
• Ducs & Duchesses (reserved seating): $20
• Archiducs & Archiduchesses (reserved seating at raised table, with complimentary bottle of champagne and dinner included): $320 for table of 8
• Grand Ducs & Grande Duchesses (reserved seating at raised table, with two complimentary bottles of champagne and dinner included): $360 for table of 8

Tickets are available at Dogtown Roadhouse, Republic of Floyd, Blue Mountain School, and online with a service fee.