PHOTOS: Grinkie Prom Lifestyle Visual Arts by Basil Considine - October 10, 2015October 12, 2015 The inaugural Grinkie Prom, a vintage-themed formal dance, took place last night at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis. A large crowd turned out to show off vintage formalwear ranging from the authentic 1920s to present day retro fashion, dance to live music from Davina and the Vagabonds, and celebrate the success of local pin-up photography company Grinkie Photography. The dance floor hummed with a mix of live blues, swing, and jazz courtesy; the band played two extended sets, while before and in-between a DJ kept things moving. Several attendees drove in from out of state, and at least one bachelorette party arrived to hit the dance floor. MC Moustache Jim kept track of the evening’s social schedule.. Music from Davina and the Vagabonds kept the evening humming. Davina Sowers of Davina and the Vagabonds with Christi Williams of Grinkie Girls. L to R: Dan Eikmeier (trumpet), Matt Blake (upright bass), and Davina Sowers (keyboard) of Davina and the Vagabonds. Ben Link (trombone) of Davina and the Vagabonds. Connor McRae Hammergren (drums) and Matt Blake (upright bass) of Davina and the Vagabonds rock out. MC Moustache Jim and Grinkie Girls founder Christi Williams break it down on the dance floor. Although swing dominated the evening, a slow dance brought the bulk of the attendees to the dance floor. Minneapolis resident Kaylie Falk, who came out for the dress, the band, and the occasion. I choose you! Moustache Jim interjected jokes, announcements, and contest information. Newlyweds. Marilyn Monroe (R) joins the group. Some participants came from as far away as North Dakota and Wisconsin for the occasion. Kick off your dance shoes… Basil Considine and Kaylie Falk dance some swing. It’s not quite Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but it’s quite possibly one of her cocktail parties. Christi Williams of Grinkie Photography watches the coronation proceedings. The crowning of the Prom Queen. The Prom King and Prom Queen enjoy their first dance. About Latest Posts Basil ConsidineBasil Considine was the Editor of the Twin Cities Arts Reader from 2018-2022. He served as Performing Arts Editor and Senior Classical Music and Drama Critic for the Arts Reader's first five years, before succeeding Hanne Appelbaum. He was previously the Resident Classical Music and Drama Critic at the Twin Cities Daily Planet and remains an occasional contributing writer for The Boston Musical Intelligencer and The Chattanoogan. He holds a PhD in Music and Drama from Boston University, an MTS in Sacred Music from the BU School of Theology, and a BA in Music and Theatre from the University of San Diego. Basil was named one of Musical America's 30 Professionals of the Year in 2017. He was previously the Regional Governor for the National Opera Association's North Central Region and the 2021-2022 U.S. Fulbright Faculty Scholar to Madagascar. Latest posts by Basil Considine (see all) DC REVIEW: Anything but Business as Normal in the American Opera Initiative (Washington National Opera) - January 22, 2024 NYC REVIEW: Spectacular Fulfillment in The Promise (PROTOTYPE FESTIVAL) - January 14, 2024 NYC REVIEW: Adoration, Myths, and Reality (PROTOTYPE FESTIVAL) - January 13, 2024 Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet