Gearing up for 'The BASH'
by: Newell Nussbaumer
This Friday marks the 15th year since the Red Cross hosted its first MASH Bash. Each year thousands of people get dressed up in military attire in order to attend the event, which is held under a massive tent at the corner of Delaware and Summer. All things considered, The BASH attracts a larger percentage of costumed characters than just about any other event in the city (not counting Halloween). Obviously there are a lot of people who have an affinity for the MASH movie and TV show... but to dress up like a MASH character? What makes the event such an attraction for people to don military get-ups, drag queen outfits, nurses uniforms and the like? I figured that I would ask the man behind many of the outfits - Rob Geist, owner of Uncle Sam's Army Navy Outfitters headquartered in the Larkin District. From Rob:
"It's been 15 years since the Red Cross 'BASH' party first started in October of 1998. Back then it was still called the 'Red Cross MASH Bash' and was held in army tents with about 75 attendees. At the time the event was a mixed Americana and MASH 4077 theme that started with a tribute to our veterans.
"After many years of changes and a shifting of the event to start the summer off (instead of freezing with winter creeping up), each year gets better and better as the creativity and costumes become more intricate.
"From Radar O' Reilly to MacArthur to British commandos (there were a couple there last year) you have to keep your eyes open and take a moment to play 'Spot-The-Celebrity-Look-Alike'. Almost everyone that arrives in costume (and it's highly recommended to get the full 'BASH' experience) has made a stop to one of Buffalo's venerable landmarks: Uncle Sam's Army Navy Outfitters at 290 Larkin St. There the friendly staff of costuming experts assist in getting just the right look for everyone, no matter what the desired style may be.
"Each year the celebration is bigger and bigger. You don't want to miss out on Buffalo's biggest party - especially when all the proceeds go to the local Red Cross - and you certainly don't want to get caught not in uniform!"
If you're heading to The BASH, and you're at a loss for a military-themed costume, check out this link that will take you on an online tour of the country's largest Army Navy warehouse, located right here in Buffalo, NY.
To learn more about The BASH, click here.
Gearing up for 'The BASH'
by: Newell Nussbaumer
This Friday marks the 15th year since the Red Cross hosted its first MASH Bash. Each year thousands of people get dressed up in military attire in order to attend the event, which is held under a massive tent at the corner of Delaware and Summer. All things considered, The BASH attracts a larger percentage of costumed characters than just about any other event in the city (not counting Halloween). Obviously there are a lot of people who have an affinity for the MASH movie and TV show... but to dress up like a MASH character? What makes the event such an attraction for people to don military get-ups, drag queen outfits, nurses uniforms and the like? I figured that I would ask the man behind many of the outfits - Rob Geist, owner of Uncle Sam's Army Navy Outfitters headquartered in the Larkin District. From Rob:
"It's been 15 years since the Red Cross 'BASH' party first started in October of 1998. Back then it was still called the 'Red Cross MASH Bash' and was held in army tents with about 75 attendees. At the time the event was a mixed Americana and MASH 4077 theme that started with a tribute to our veterans.
"After many years of changes and a shifting of the event to start the summer off (instead of freezing with winter creeping up), each year gets better and better as the creativity and costumes become more intricate.
"From Radar O' Reilly to MacArthur to British commandos (there were a couple there last year) you have to keep your eyes open and take a moment to play 'Spot-The-Celebrity-Look-Alike'. Almost everyone that arrives in costume (and it's highly recommended to get the full 'BASH' experience) has made a stop to one of Buffalo's venerable landmarks: Uncle Sam's Army Navy Outfitters at 290 Larkin St. There the friendly staff of costuming experts assist in getting just the right look for everyone, no matter what the desired style may be.
"Each year the celebration is bigger and bigger. You don't want to miss out on Buffalo's biggest party - especially when all the proceeds go to the local Red Cross - and you certainly don't want to get caught not in uniform!"
If you're heading to The BASH, and you're at a loss for a military-themed costume, check out this link that will take you on an online tour of the country's largest Army Navy warehouse, located right here in Buffalo, NY.
To learn more about The BASH, click here.
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