The Famed & Fabulous Friday's for Dancing
The Famed & Fabulous Friday's for Dancing
The historic venue in recent years has undergone renovations totaling over 1 million dollars. It is refurbished, revitalized and ready for bookings. Some of the renovations include a state of the art Concert Sound System, Stage lighting, programmable LED lighting throughout the facility, updated second-floor bar, remodeled lavatories, updated Bridal and Groom suites and more! We are commited to preserving the rich history of the Valley Dale Ballroom as one of Columbus’ premiere event centers and as a world-class music venue. VALLEY DALE BALLROOM HISTORY Valley Dale Ballroom is a significant fixture as one of the nationally renowned Ballrooms of the “Big Band” musical era of the 30’s and 40’s. Many famous Big Bands and entertainers, including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby. In the 60s pop/rock bands lead the way the Dave Clark Five, Herman's Hermits, Ike & Tina Turner, The Drifters, Linda Ronstadt and The Stone. Poney's, Warhol's Velvet Underground. With the 1980s and 1990s, Alice Cooper, Natalie Cole, Destiny's Child, the music evolution was happening, Tupac was set to go on the VDB stage, as a dramatic fight broke out just before the concert, the venue cancelled that show on the spot. Legends of others have appeared at Valley Dale. Ballroom. The Valley Dale Ballroom is on the National Register of Historic Places. A recently published book by Valley Dale CEO Landa Masdea Brunetto chronicles the history of this truly magnificent landmark of Columbus, Ohio. Each week will be an assortment of singers. Sometimes it's singles, sometimes it's duos. Check our website for the group of singers. Michael Phillips, Lori Fuller-Everhart, Rachel Supulveda, Shaun Booker, Ben Carson and our orignial big band singer Brian Michael Smith. Cash bar and sandwiches available.
Friday: 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM