The Kentucky Symphony offers a lift in its Testarossa time machine to experience the flavor, fashion and fun of South Beach circa 1984-89 with Miami Vice: KSO Style
Sometimes in winter, when you can’t get away, you have to generate your own heat and action. The KSO has taken the fashion-setting 1980s crime drama set in Miami as inspiration for the Symphony’s annual gala, and placed it in the Ambassador Room (formerly Cicero’s Dance Club) at the Newport Syndicate.
A cocktail hour allows guys and gals to flaunt their retro fashion sense and swig some tropical concoctions, while chatting with friends and browsing a killer silent auction. To work off a savory 3-course dinner with wine and sinful dessert, musicians from the KSO Boogie Band will light up the dance floor with hit tunes straight from the series (think Henley, Collins, Frey, Sheila E. and more). This party won’t die early as Q-102’s Mark McFadden will keep the evening going till you say — No más. The band’s complete playlist, evening details and fashion tips are attached).
This is the KSO’s 22nd Gala. Over the years these parties became a hit, while raising much needed support for the KSO’s free educational and family offerings, that reach over 20,000 kids and families each year. Imagine school children never hearing an orchestra, or summers without the traditional monthly Devou concerts. Keeping those thriving in NKY is why you will party like it’s 1986. A live, silent and on-line auction feature trips, sports and entertainment tickets, dining options and much more. Preview and bid on items on-line starting February 10, 2016. The evening’s two raffle drawings includes a trip to Disney Theme Parks (in Orlando) and a $500 Macy’s gift card (winner need not be present to win).
So pull out the linen jacket, RayBans, pastels or animal prints, shoulder pads and big earings, then grab
your “Sharp Dressed Man” or “Caribbean Queen” and live the “Glamorous Life” beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 20th at the Newport Syndicate as you show your date and the KSO that “You Belong to the City.”
Call the KSO today and make your reservations to what should be the retro rave of the year (Deadline— 2/16): (859) 431-6216 or visit kyso.org/gala The full evening with cocktails, 3 course meal, wine, and dancing / live entertainment is $125 per person ($50 tax deductible). Proceeds from the event help fund 8 free orchestra concerts throughout the year.

Proceeds
The KSO has performed free education concerts for 209 individual regional schools and over 125k students, plus free summer park concerts in Covington’s Devou Park (attended by more than 345,000) for the
last 21 years. Both series of programs are supported by foundations and some generous corporations, but these gifts don’t cover all artistic, production and operating costs for these 8 free performances. The February gala provides the necessary gap funding for these outreach efforts. In many ways the patrons of the “KSO Prom” ensure access to great music and entertainment throughout NKY.
Evening timeline:
6:30 Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:45 Three-course Meal with Wine
8:15 Live Auction
8:45 Miami Vice — “In the Air Tonight” (Live band)
9:55 Raffle Drawing: Date with Mickey / Macy’s (need not be present to win)
10:00 Q-102s Mark McFadden keeps the party hoppin’ South Beach style
Raffle Prizes
$500 Macy’s Gift Card
Disney Theme Parks w/ hotel and air
Menu
Art Deco Salad:
Mixed Greens with Mandarin Oranges,
Diced Tomatoes and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressings. Dinner Roll
Biscayne Beef & Vizcaya Chicken~ Duo Entrée Petite Filet of Beef & Chicken Breast with Marsala Wine & Mushroom Sauce
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Seasonal Steamed Vegetables
Fontainebleau Chocolate Torta
with Vanilla Mousse and Strawberry Drizzle Bottles of Chardonnay & Merlot (on each table) Coffee Bar & Soft Drinks upon Request
To Attend:
Cost: $125 per person (reservations close Tuesday evening, February 16) Dress: Black-tie optional (Mid to Late 80s Miami Vice Fashions encouraged)
Call the KSO at (859) 431-6216 for reservations, or order on-line at www.kyso.org

Fashion tips:
Men
Crocket: White or pastel unconstructed jacket, Pastel (blue, pink, lavendar) or black tee shirt loafers, No belt, no socks, Ray Ban (Wayfarer)
Tubbs: Double-breasted Italian suits, colored shirt, skinny tie Castillo: Black Suit. White shirt, Black skinny tie
Hair: Combed back; “Five o’clock shadow (designer stubble)
Women
Pant Suits: jacket with over-sized shoulder pads w/ a silky or lacy camisole or a brightly colored blouse with glitzy buttons and a large collar.
Dresses: brightly colored, poufy that hits above the knee, with a boxy top and large belt at the waist.
Anything animal print (snakeskin, leopard, zebra)
Spandex pants or mini-skirts, Make sure your collar and V-neck lines are exaggerated on shirts and silky or bat-wing sleeved blouses, and don’t forget to wear a lacy camisole or bustier underneath.
Shoes: Brightly colored spiked heels, Jelly shoes (match your purse / clutch to your shoes) Accessories: Big ear rings, long-hanging necklaces, bracelets up the arm & Ray-Ban sunglasses
Hair:
Top your big hair with a scrunchie and make sure the pony tail hangs to one side. Or roll a colorful bandanna and use as a headband or a big bow.
Tip: To volumize your hair put a curl-scrunch spray in it before blow drying, and then tilt your head over and dry using a diffuser. Before flipping your head upright, use hairspray underneath. Also tease the hair in various spots — especially in the bang area — and use hairspray again. The big, teased and over-processed look is the goal
Make up: Apply heavily overstated makeup featuring fuchsia and blue eye lids, lots of black mascara, bright pink or frosted lip stick, sticky clear lip gloss and pronounced blush on your cheeks.
From KSO