Planning a Rat Pack Christmas Party

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I'm Planning a Rat Pack Christmas Party

For those of you too young to know, the Rat Pack was a group of celebrity friends and buddies that whooped it up in Las Vegas and elsewhere in the 50's and 60's. The main members of the Rat Pack were Frank Sinatra (unofficial leader of the Pack), Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and sometimes Shirley Maclaine. They were known for drinking, smoking cigarettes, and having a good old time, as well as being great entertainers.

This year my husband and I are hosting our annual neighborhood Christmas party and it just happens to fall on what would have been Frank Sinatra's 94th birthday - December 12th. Since there is a Rat Pack Christmas CD and I love Frank Sinatra, I decided to make this the theme for the party.

This lens is still a work in progress! The party is on December 12th.

It's A Marshmallow World 

by Frank and Dean

Watch these goofballs in action!
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Rat Pack Music

Christmas with the Rat Pack 

Newly reissued CD

Music will be front and center at this party. I have several Sinatra Christmas CD's and this newly-reissued "Christmas with the Rat Pack." Should provide plenty of entertainment to get us in the mood for a Rat Pack Christmas. Listen to a few songs to get you in the mood.

How About this Classic Rat Pack Poster? 

Rat Pack-Shooting Pool Art Print Poster (Size 24x36)

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Hire a Singer for Your Party? 

Well, maybe if you've got lots of extra cash you can go this route. Johnni Drue will fly anywhere in the U.S. to sing at your party. I'll Be Frank

Hey Guys & Dolls! Are you searching for professional and affordable entertainment for your Private Party, Corporate Event, Wedding Cocktail Hour or Reception, Milestone Birthday or Anniversary, or other Special Celebration? Maybe your Night Club, Banquet Hall or Restaurant needs a live Dinner Show Performance? If you've answered YES to any of the above, then your obvious answer is I'll Be Frank... a showcasing of the Very Best of Frank Sinatra's music, performed live by vocalist Jonni Drue!

Rat Pack Decorations

Wear Appropriate Clothing 

How About a Las Vegas Theme? 

In this Casino Party Decoration Kit you'll get tissue garlands, balls, colorful cardboard cutouts and lots more! There are other casino type products available at this site too!

You could also get the Sinatra at the Sands (hotel in Las Vegas) poster below and the exquisite "Sinatra at the Sands" CD!

Rat Pack at the Sands 

in Las Vega

This was a regular place where they performed and has a non-stop party onstage.

Rare Rat Pack - Sinatra and Davis Jr. Poster PICTURE - 24" x 36"

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Great picture - great memories!

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Sinatra at the Sands 

Listen to a few of the greats songs here.

Sinatra at his prime plus a rat pack monologue that is pure magic!

The Rat Pack Live from St. Louis 

DVD from 1965

A benefit concert held in St. Louis. I have this DVD and it is phenomenal - Frank and Sammy especially at their finest. See a very young Johnny Carson as host.

The Rat Pack Live - Dean Martin - 1965 (see info for HQ Stereo)

The Rat Pack live at the "Kiel Opera House", St. Louis - June 20, 1965. Only known filmed "The Rat Pack" concert from the 1960s. It was originally aired as a charity event that was beamed live (via closed circuit) to audiences at movie theaters around the country. Host: Johnny Carson. Songs: Send Me The Pillow and You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You.

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The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection 

Buy the DVD (and CD) from this great concert

The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection: Live & Swingin (CD & DVD)

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The DVD from a concert in St. Louis is a classic!

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Rat Pack Food & Drink

 

My party will highlight martinis and (chocolate) cigarettes! We will also have other cocktails and wine as well as appetizers to munch on.

Retro Martini Poster by Lisa Lorenz print
Retro Martini Poster by Lisa Lorenz by LisaLorenzPaintings
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Martini & Cigarettes 

Links for your Rat Pack Christmas Party

Martini Art
I bought Christmas martini napkins and sugar to rim the martini glasses.
The Martini Diva Blog
YOU CAN BE A MASTER OF THE MARTINI - Martini tips, recipes, products, and more! I got lots of recipes here.
Get Chocolate Cigarettes at Old Time Candy
Chocolate Cigarettes or in the new millennium they are called "Quality Sticks." 10 sticks per pack... each one wrapped in paper! A box of 24 packs is $19.99
Get Chocolate Cigarettes at Nostalgic Candy
Remember wax lips, candy buttons, Necco Wafers, hot dog bubble gum and Mallo Cups?

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