In an era where authenticity reigns supreme, ballroom culture stands as a testament to the power of artistic freedom and community strength. From its historical roots to its current renaissance in ...

IS THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED. THAT’S WHEN RITCHIE VALENS, THE BIG BOPPER AND BUDDY HOLLY DIED IN A PLANE ...

The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake is holding their annual Winter Dance Party in honor of three musicians — Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” J.P. Richardson — who died in a ...

They arrived at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake around 6 pm. After dinner in a nearby restaurant, Buddy told the manager of the Surf Ballroom that he wanted to charter an aircraft to fly to their ...

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The celebration comes just days before the anniversary of 'The Day the Music Died.' ...

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Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines Friday, January 31st at 7:30 p.m.