Mardi Gras Masquerade Dance to feature music by Backroom Boys, dance lessons Feb. 25

Poster for Mardi Gras Masquerade Dance to be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Little Gem Theater in Lake Linden. Click on image for larger version. (Poster courtesy Keweenaw Social Dance)

LAKE LINDEN -- Keweenaw Social Dance will hold a Mardi Gras Masquerade Dance this Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Little Gem Theater in Lake Linden.

The doors open at 6 p.m. and live music by the Backroom Boys begins at 6:30 p.m. Professional dance lessons will be offered by Chistian Laun and Charles Hill at 6:30p.m. on the 3rd floor.

Admission for couples is $10; singles $6.

Wear a mask (and/or costume) if you wish to be eligible for a surprise at the Unmasking, 11 p.m. If you need masks or beads, they will also be for sale at the door. If you want to get some before the dance date, make sure to call 906.370.9532 or email Charles Hill at keweenawsd@gmail.com. Traditional colors are purple, green, and gold but sky's the limit! Also, if transportation is an issue, let Charles know!

The Little Gem Theater is at 700 Calumet St., Lake Linden (former school building).