Mount Pocono. ‘Totally ‘80s’ dance party and costume contest

Time travel back to the days when MTV actually played music videos, “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink” dominated movie theaters, and Madonna, Michael Jackson and Boy George all reigned supreme.

Dust off your rad 1980s outfits and totally compete for some gnarly prizes at its “Totally 80s” dance party and costume contest from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Event Center.

The night’s festivities will feature live ‘80s music and dancing, a cash bar, and an 80s costume contest — acid-washed denim, side ponies and leg warmers, anyone? The winner will be announced at 10:45 p.m. and will receive $500 cash.

Celebrated regional cover band Leighann & Company will belt out ‘80s favorites, from Wham! to White Snake and all genres in between. Renowned for her soaring vocals and on-stage energy, lead singer Leighann Burke formerly fronted the powerhouse rock band M80, so area audiences will be familiar with the band’s eclectic and electric repertoire.

“The world may have changed since the 80s, but the era’s iconic music and fashions – from Madonna’s midriff-baring tops to Michael Jackson’s sequined glove – never get old,” said Hassan Abdel-Moneim, Mount Airy’s Vice President of Resort Operations. “This party is going to be bodacious.”

Tickets start at $20. To purchase tickets or for more information on the dance party and other upcoming Mount Airy events - including free weekend musical offerings on the casino floor - log onto MountAiryCasino.com.