GARDINER – For the first time, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center is inviting the public to a Halloween Masquerade Ball at the hall, 280 Water St.

It will be 7 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Music for dancing will be provided by Bob Colwell and Friends. Refreshments will be served, and a cash bar available.

Prizes will be given for costumes, but costumes aren’t required.

The ball is a fund-raiser for Johnson Hall, at $25 a ticket. People can reserve tickets at 582-7144 or by e-mailing [email protected] before Oct. 16.