Boo Ball — A Fundraiser to Benefit The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts with Expo '76 & Total Pro Horns

Friday, Oct. 23 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)

Eat, drink, and be scary at Harbor Country's favorite fall fundraiser – The Acorn’s Boo Ball featuring Expo '76 & Total Pro Horns! We’re raising the dead—and raising vital funds—to support The Acorn’s artistic programs all year long. It’s a hauntingly good time for an incredible cause.

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👻🎭 Dress to Thrill: Scare up your best costume for a chance to win spooktacular prizes!

👻🍽️ Sinfully Good Bites: Feast on monstrously delicious food expertly crafted by Classic Catering.

👻🎶 "BOOgie" the Night Away: Hit the dance floor to killer live tunes from Expo ‘76.

👻🛍️ Wicked Bids & Thrills: Score devilishly good deals in our silent auction!

👻🎟️ Monster-Sized Live Auction: Win exclusive, high-stakes packages—including an Acorn Golden Ticket, a private Mardi Gras style dinner at Viola Cafe, a Dunes Club round of golf, and a chilling Séance Party in The Acorn’s Loft (if you dare)!

Warning: You won't be sitting for long! Seating is limited to leave room for a monster-sized dance floor.

Skip the basic Halloween party. Treat yourself to a night of music, dancing, and community impact that’s simply too good to fright.

💀 Don’t get ghosted—grab your tickets before they’re gone!

About the Artists:

EXPO ‘76
After more than a dozen years as an entity, Expo ’76 rolls on — impossibly fresh in each performance, their reputation as the Chicago area’s most reliably potent and unpredictable cover band firmly established. Their secret all along has simply been remaining true to themselves, playing the music they want to play. Their set list is a far-flung assortment of hits, forgotten classics and deep cuts, that careens effortlessly across all genres and politely sidesteps old warhorses.

When singer/guitarist Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering, Sunshine Boys) put out a call to his longtime friends, keyboardist Kenny Goodman (The Service, New Duncan Imperials) drummer John Carpender (Outronaut, The Real Pretenders) and bassist Ralph Baumel (The Real Pretenders) in 2009, his only guideline was that the band just focused on being great, and that the rest would take care of itself. It worked. Expo ’76 began their monthly residency at Simon’s Tavern in Chicago in early 2010, and within a few months the room was packed out and they were on the cover of The Chicago Sun Times arts section.

Along the way, they’ve played hundreds of gigs beyond that residency: street fairs, dances, weddings, private parties, swanky fundraisers and more, in every possible setting. They’ve been joined onstage by notable singers and assorted show folk like Robert Cornelius, Kelly Hogan, Joel Murray, Syd Straw, Frank Orrall, Michael McDermott, Jack McGee, and an up-and-coming singer from Evanston named Eddie Vedder.

Being bolstered by the ferocious and rightly in-demand Total Pro Horns means the Expo ’76 catalog has even more depth and power, and the Pros wholly share the band’s irreverent but musically razor-sharp approach to performance.

A night of Expo’ 76 is an unforgettable experience: songs that unlock memories or invite further exploration, performances that dazzle, and overflowing good vibes, delivered with a generous serving of world-class banter. There’s no one else like them.

This isn’t just another costume party—it’s the cornerstone fundraiser that fuels our local creative scene. Creep it real, dress to impress, and join us for a night you won't forget.

DONATION options for this event include variable tax-deductible donations to The Acorn as detailed below:

Main Floor General Admission Ticket:
Includes a $35 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn.
Dance the night away on our dance floor, grab a spooky-themed cocktail or two from our cash bar, and enjoy complimentary light bites provided by Classic Catering.

VIP Balcony Ticket Options:
Only the brave will be allowed entrance to our VIP Balcony (where the most stylish ghouls go). Choose a VIP High-Top Table for 2 or an exclusive Balcony Table for 4. Both options include servers to fetch your beverages from downstairs and a small bites buffet available only for you! Have a bat’s eye view of below!

High-Top Table for 2
Includes admission for 2 + a $240 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn.

Exclusive Balcony Table for 4
Includes admission for 4 + a $480 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn.

As a nonprofit and Southwest Michigan’s arts and culture hub, The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts aims to have nothing less than a profound impact on the culture, education and quality of life in our community and beyond. Your attendance at our Halloween fundraiser will help support our mission in our community.

The Acorn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.