All Dressed Up Costumes
July 20th, , 2012In This Issue
Shakespeare on Clark
An Afternoon of Polo to support Shakespeare on Clark
Birthday Parties at All Dressed Up
Campana Building Spotlight
The home of All Dressed Up Costumes, the Campana Building has been spicing up the Fox Valley since 1937. This streamlined palace was the absolute height of progressive architectural technology and design and was originally built as the headquarters of Campana, a titan of the beauty industry.
Its centerpiece is a roughly 100 foot tall tower flanked by two wings striped with glass-block windows for natural illumination and insulation.
Five friezes depicting languidly bathing muses, said to represent the company's merchandise, grace the main lobby of this 85,000 sq. ft. facility.
Italian Balm was Campana's best-selling product and claim to fame. This product switched the allure of women's hands into overdrive, but with the onset of World War Two, the name was changed to Campana Balm in honor of the formula's Canadian inventor.
The corporation's owner, Ernest Oswalt, recognizing the power of publicity, paired huge advertising campaigns with radio drama. Written en situ and solely featuring the company's commercials, the "First Nighter" and "Campana Variety" shows quickly became a rage of radio listeners. The former went on to become the longest running program in radio history!
After several mergers, The Campana Company, (now part of Dow Chemical Co.) has left the building and moved its operations out of state, allowing this nationally-recognized trophy of architecture to "fittingly" become home to All Dressed Up Costumes!
(condensed from Fox Valley History Examiner article by Amber Hare)
Shakespeare on Clark coming to Batavia
In its 14th season, Shakespeare on Clark will present "The Taming of the Shrew" this summer in downtown Batavia. The production will take place weekends July 27th to Aug. 12th, outdoors on Clark Island.
Check out the website for details: www.jestercourtyard.com
An Afternoon of Polo
Support Batavia Arts Council and Batavia Main Street's Shakespeare on Clark while enjoying an afternoon of Polo.
Date: Sunday, July 22nd
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Place: Blackberry Polo Field, located 1/2 mile south of Main Street in Batavia.
Ticket Costs: In Advance: $10 per person or $30 per carload. Prices at the gate are $15 per person or $40 per carload.
Pre-sale tickets avaiable at All Dressed Up, Foltos, For All Occasions, Special Occasions, Batavia Main Street and The Rhino Room.
New This Year-Tailgate Competition
"All the World's a Stage"
Decorate your tailgate area to this year's theme, with theme decor, costumes, menu...be creative! Win GREAT prizes. Check out the website for additional details:
www.blackberrypolo.org
Birthday Parties at All Dressed Up!
All Dressed Up Costumes now offers the most creative parties available in the Fox Valley area. A child's dream comes true when they enter a castle and find themselves in another land. Themes for parties include Fairies, Pirates, Knights , Princess and Mad Hatter Parties. Custom themed parties to fit any child's imagination can be created individually.
www.jesterscourtyard.com/birthday-parties.html
July 20th, , 2012In This Issue
Shakespeare on Clark
An Afternoon of Polo to support Shakespeare on Clark
Birthday Parties at All Dressed Up
Campana Building Spotlight
The home of All Dressed Up Costumes, the Campana Building has been spicing up the Fox Valley since 1937. This streamlined palace was the absolute height of progressive architectural technology and design and was originally built as the headquarters of Campana, a titan of the beauty industry.
Its centerpiece is a roughly 100 foot tall tower flanked by two wings striped with glass-block windows for natural illumination and insulation.
Five friezes depicting languidly bathing muses, said to represent the company's merchandise, grace the main lobby of this 85,000 sq. ft. facility.
Italian Balm was Campana's best-selling product and claim to fame. This product switched the allure of women's hands into overdrive, but with the onset of World War Two, the name was changed to Campana Balm in honor of the formula's Canadian inventor.
The corporation's owner, Ernest Oswalt, recognizing the power of publicity, paired huge advertising campaigns with radio drama. Written en situ and solely featuring the company's commercials, the "First Nighter" and "Campana Variety" shows quickly became a rage of radio listeners. The former went on to become the longest running program in radio history!
After several mergers, The Campana Company, (now part of Dow Chemical Co.) has left the building and moved its operations out of state, allowing this nationally-recognized trophy of architecture to "fittingly" become home to All Dressed Up Costumes!
(condensed from Fox Valley History Examiner article by Amber Hare)
Shakespeare on Clark coming to Batavia
In its 14th season, Shakespeare on Clark will present "The Taming of the Shrew" this summer in downtown Batavia. The production will take place weekends July 27th to Aug. 12th, outdoors on Clark Island.
Check out the website for details: www.jestercourtyard.com
An Afternoon of Polo
Support Batavia Arts Council and Batavia Main Street's Shakespeare on Clark while enjoying an afternoon of Polo.
Date: Sunday, July 22nd
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Place: Blackberry Polo Field, located 1/2 mile south of Main Street in Batavia.
Ticket Costs: In Advance: $10 per person or $30 per carload. Prices at the gate are $15 per person or $40 per carload.
Pre-sale tickets avaiable at All Dressed Up, Foltos, For All Occasions, Special Occasions, Batavia Main Street and The Rhino Room.
New This Year-Tailgate Competition
"All the World's a Stage"
Decorate your tailgate area to this year's theme, with theme decor, costumes, menu...be creative! Win GREAT prizes. Check out the website for additional details:
www.blackberrypolo.org
Birthday Parties at All Dressed Up!
All Dressed Up Costumes now offers the most creative parties available in the Fox Valley area. A child's dream comes true when they enter a castle and find themselves in another land. Themes for parties include Fairies, Pirates, Knights , Princess and Mad Hatter Parties. Custom themed parties to fit any child's imagination can be created individually.
www.jesterscourtyard.com/birthday-parties.html