Tribe.net. Local Connections jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/97c0307d-4363-46b6-af96-3cfbebb3c426 2009-12-13T02:13:52Z 2009-12-13T02:13:52Z

<div>A VICTORIAN TWELFTH NIGHT BALL <br/> <br/>The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball <br/>Saturday, January 2, 2010 <br/>Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom <br/>100 N. Ellsworth Avenue , San Mateo , CA 94401 <br/>Doors Open: 6:45 pm <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm <br/>Formal Dancing Begins: 8:00 pm <br/>Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by December 26) <br/>Tickets at the door: $20.00 <br/>Band: Bangers &amp; Mash <br/> <br/>PEERS’ Website: http://www.peers.org <br/>Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/12th2010.html <br/> <br/>Dance, sing, feast and game at the season’s loveliest old-fashioned holiday party – a 12th Night Ball hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Bangers and Mash, the Bay Area’s most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, the Lancers, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century (As usual, all set dances will be taught or called and partners are not required. Indeed, introductions to partners will be cheerfully provided!). <br/> <br/>Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens’ literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. Ladies, if you’re wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully! <br/> <br/>Intermission entertainment includes an interactive performance by the Peerless Music Hall and a special performance by our guest of honour, Mr. Charles Dickens. Gamers may enjoy either an intellectual game of whist or a rollicking game of Wink, and the evening will conclude with a glorious Hallelujah Chorus sing-a-long. <br/> <br/>To sustain us through this vigorous evening of dancing, punch and a light Old English snack buffet will be served (As usual, your potluck contributions to Mrs. Fezziwig’s kitchen are very welcome). <br/> <br/>To order advance tickets to the ball, send a check for $15.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue , Alameda , CA 94501 . To order tickets online via PayPal, please go to the ball website at http://www.peers.org/12th2010.html and click on the PayPal icon for directions. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets is Saturday, December 26. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. <br/> <br/>If you have any questions or need more information, please email peers@peers.org or call (510) 522-1731.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2009-12-13T02:13:52Z B.J. http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/4796d408-d8eb-4f86-b6f8-c119cd5b7dd0 2009-11-28T02:51:18Z 2009-11-28T02:51:18Z

<div>Kelp Entertainment is proud to make their locally produced noir detective short “The Smiling Man” available for free viewing on a newly re-designed website. <br/> <br/>Since the 35 minute film was released in 2007, it has only been available by purchasing a DVD. Now, all the content found on the disc is viewable online, wrapped in an interface that closely duplicates the functionality of the disc. Through use of a “color mode” setting, the website interface, the movie and many of the special features are available in both “vintage” (distressed black and white) and “modern” (full color) versions. <br/> <br/>Set in San Francisco, 1948, “The Smiling Man” tells the story of down-on-his-luck private detective Nick Chambers (Chris Hudak) as he tracks down a missing man with only a single lead to work from - a photograph of his grinning quarry. Without even a name to go on, Nick begins a citywide hunt for this mysterious missing person, but finds more questions than answers. <br/> <br/>Based on the short story written by Keoni Chavez, originally published in the anthology “Fog City Nocturne”, and directed by B.J. West, The Smiling Man pays loving homage to the classic detective films of the forties, while adding a decidedly post-modern slant. “The Smiling Man” can now be found at its new home at the Kelp Entertainment website. <br/> <br/>http://www.KelpEntertainment.com/SmilingMan</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

B.J. 2009-11-28T02:51:18Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/b651a1ed-ae30-4760-b950-8e3fb8673fe9 2009-10-16T04:11:54Z 2009-10-16T04:11:54Z

<div>LE BAL DES VAMPIRES <br/>(sponsored by PEERS - the Period Events &amp; Entertainments Re-Creation Society) <br/>Saturday, November 7, 2009 <br/>Location: Alameda Elks Lodge <br/>2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 <br/>Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. <br/>Dancing on Two Floors: <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. <br/>Dancing: 7:45 p.m. to Midnight in the Grand Ballroom <br/>Band: Bangers &amp; Mash <br/>Dracula's Daughter Discotheque &amp; Bar: 6:30pm-midnight <br/>Hosted by DJ Dark Moon <br/>Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/vamp09.html <br/> <br/>Please Note: Buy your ball tickets early. We expect this event to sell out. <br/> <br/>Tickets may be ordered by sending a check or money order to the following address: <br/>PEERS <br/>2144 B Buena Vista Avenue <br/>Alameda, CA 94501 <br/> <br/>You may also purchase tickets online by accessing the ball web site at http://www.peers.org/vamp09.html and clicking on the PayPal icon for directions. <br/> <br/>Ticket Prices: <br/>$25.00 from October 1 - October 24, 2009 <br/>$30.00 from October 25 - November 6, 2009 <br/>(Ticket sales will be discontinued when the event is sold-out.) <br/> <br/>Meanwhile, here is our latest ball write-up <br/> <br/>Waltz the night away in a beautiful candlelit ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area’s most glamorous Undead at the 16th Annual Le Bal des Vampires. <br/> <br/>Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your “rebirth.” This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy), vintage attire, or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don’t expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires. For some fun photos and useful costume tips, please see our ball website at http://www.peers.org/vamp09.html <br/> <br/>This year there will once again be simultaneous dancing on two separate floors: <br/> <br/>Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Bangers &amp; Mash. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries – from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing. Please note that the band’s first dance set will start at 7:45 pm sharp – 15 minutes earlier than usual. The dance sets will be unusually long, even by Bangers &amp; Mash’s high standards, so if you do plan to dance, please be certain to wear shoes or boots you can actually dance in. <br/> <br/>For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing, join us downstairs in Le Bal des Vampires’ Dracula’s Daughter’s Discotheque for a wonderfully varied repertoire of music to stir the blood and spirit from 6:30 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our principal DJ, Dark Moon, the disco also features a no-host (cash) bar and light refreshments for our mortal guests. <br/> <br/>Our half-time show in the ballroom is a performance by the celebrated Le Theatre des Vampires. Not recommended for the faint of heart but highly recommended for fans of the genre. <br/> <br/>If you have any questions, please email peers@peers.org or call (510) 522-1731. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2009-10-16T04:11:54Z Leilani http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/9f5dc20d-e65e-446e-9c5e-ecf4d2f6286a 2009-10-05T11:31:43Z 2009-10-05T11:31:43Z

<div>Here are some Gold Rush Days photos. Thanks to everyone who helped out the Sacramento Ballroom Society, and the Old Sacramento Living History Program. <br/> <br/>Sacramento Ballroom Society's: <br/> <br/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/sacramento_ballroom_society/sets/72157622269116047/ <br/>More will be added soon. <br/> <br/>Kim Yasuda, a photographer extraordinaire has captured 100s more photos of all aspects of the event: <br/> <br/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/7181690@N03/sets/72157622120264791/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Leilani 2009-10-05T11:31:43Z akashaafsana http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/7448c7a2-c60e-4369-86b9-d49a6139ca74 2009-09-17T00:09:43Z 2009-09-16T23:13:02Z

<div>Anyone know where I can get some of this? Local fabric stores don't carry it. It's regular elastic, with "threads" of elastic through it on one side. (nice for non-slippage) plz see pic in photos</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

akashaafsana 2009-09-16T23:13:02Z jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/6e3ad7f9-f0e2-4518-86d6-b1573eccfa09 2009-09-07T05:01:09Z 2009-09-07T05:01:09Z

<div>The beautiful (and sometimes willful) Duchess of Alba invites you to a ball in honor of her favourite painter, Francisco Goya. Senor Goya had produced fabulous portraits of the Duchess (but she is NOT that maja; you know the one we mean!). <br/> <br/>Join the Duchess and the Bay Area English Regency Society celebrate the splendors of Espana as we dance in the perfumed evening air of Madrid. Sample the board, play a game of chance, or simply converse with the grandees of the Spanish court and their friends. <br/> <br/>Music provided by the Divertimento Orchestra under the direction of James Langdell. Dance Master Alan Winston will teach and lead the dances. <br/> <br/>Costumes admired, but not required. Gifts of comestibles for the table are appreciated. You need not bring a partner. <br/> <br/>Saturday, October 10, 2009. 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., dancing starts at 8:00. Subscriptions are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. <br/> <br/>Send checks to BAERS, c/o Vanessa Schnatmeier, 1122 Hudson St., Redwood City, CA 94061. For more information, go to our website: <br/>http//www.baers.org.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2009-09-07T05:01:09Z Azura http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/1ce10480-b3a4-471a-bdbb-25bbb514b507 2009-08-30T21:32:08Z 2009-08-30T21:32:08Z

<div>I have a number of hand made costumes for the Ren Faire also dickens and steampunk. <br/> <br/>Check out my images at <br/> <br/>costumesforsalerenfairedickensan.shutterfly.com <br/> <br/>Ren Costumes are Starting at $5.00 and going to $75.00 <br/>Dickens are $5.00 and up to $350.00 <br/> <br/>Most costume sets are 3 - 5 peice sets <br/> <br/>Ren Faire Wench Med/ Lg for $75.00 forest green in color <br/>Pirate Wench for $75.00 Sm black, white and red <br/>Plaid or Airsaid each $10.00 <br/>Lenia rust $10.00 <br/>gillies $20.00 euro size 4 1/2 will fit 6 - 7 1/2 <br/>leather bodice med $20.00 <br/>Stripe skirt white and black med $20.00 <br/>Chamis med $5.00 <br/>bloomers small &amp; med $5.00 &amp; $10.00 <br/>Peach Middle Class Ren Costume small $75.00 <br/>Lower class Ren costume small $20.00 <br/>Lower class Ren costume small $35.00 <br/> <br/>email me here or at retrokitty200@yahoo.com <br/> <br/>Thanks </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Azura 2009-08-30T21:32:08Z jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/8afcda3f-9998-4d40-ae23-30a96af7ec7e 2009-08-05T04:51:39Z 2009-08-05T04:51:39Z

<div>THE SPACE COWBOYS’ BALL <br/> <br/>Saturday, September 5, 2009 <br/> <br/>Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom <br/> <br/>100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at the corner of Ellsworth &amp; Tilton) <br/> <br/>San Mateo , CA 94401 <br/> <br/>Doors Open: 6:45pm <br/> <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm <br/> <br/>Formal Dancing begins at 8:00pm <br/> <br/>Band: Bangers &amp; Mash <br/> <br/>Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by Tuesday, August 29) <br/> <br/>Tickets at the Door: $20.00 <br/> <br/>Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/space.html <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Join us at this science fiction shindig for a rip-roaring, swashbuckling evening of music, dancing, and optional role-playing at our serene tribute to our favorite outer space western. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Bangers &amp; Mash, that shiniest of bands in the ‘verse, whom some of you may remember from the Browncoats’ Ball in San Francisco, plans an evening of 19th century and Neo-19th century social dances: We will dance waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, elegant country dances, rousing contradances, and haunting Celtic and Neo-Celtic reels (If you don’t know them, don’t worry: All pattern dances will be briefly taught or called at the ball!). The band will also play such perennial space travelers’ favorites as “The Blue Danube Waltz,” “The Congress of Vienna Waltz,” “Sir Roger de Coverley,” and “Inara’s Waltz Cotillion.” <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Western, 19th century or neo-19th century, Civil War or Post-Civil War costume or science fiction/fantasy costume from any universe if admired, but not required, and creative blending of past and future fashions is also encouraged. Just now, Old West, Chinese, and Indian motifs are fashionable and, of course, Browncoats are extremely welcome. We don’t care what you wear, ‘long as it’s legal. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>There will be a no-host bar (that means you pay for your own drinks, pardner!), soft drinks for sale for temperance folk and minors, and a complimentary light buffet of Neo-Western snacks. Given local food shortages, your potluck contributions to the buffet are appreciated. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>To order advance tickets to the ball, please send a check for $15.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue , Alameda , CA 94501 . To order tickets online, please go to the ball website at http://www.peers.org/space.html and click on the PayPal instructions for instructions. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets is Saturday, August 29. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org <br/> <br/>__________________________________________________________ <br/>PERIOD EVENTS &amp; ENTERTAINMENTS RE-CREATION SOCIETY INC. <br/> Nunc est Bibendum, Nunc Pede Libero Pulsanda Tellus <br/> (510) 522-1731 http://www.peers.org <br/> Merchandise Available at http://www.cafepress.com/peers</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2009-08-05T04:51:39Z marianme http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/7f615b90-65e9-4790-98c1-4f96e9102c32 2009-07-12T04:20:09Z 2009-07-12T04:20:09Z

<div>A few snapshots from the Bustles at the Beach event: <br/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/7181690@N03/sets/72157621183705191/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

marianme 2009-07-12T04:20:09Z Kevin http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/033217f2-2722-4c22-9fb1-de797cca7448 2009-07-07T15:38:35Z 2009-07-01T15:52:00Z

<div>http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/9a2/f56/9a2f569b-cde5-440e-9f43-085c01874f09 <br/> <br/>A Victorian Soirée – A Fundraiser for the Neverwas Haul Project <br/>Friday, July 17 <br/> <br/>Come join us at the Shipyard in Berkeley, CA for an afternoon and evening of Victorian food, libations and entertainment aboard the Neverwas Haul. We will begin with serving High Tea at 4pm, cocktails and h’ors doevres at 5:30pm, dinner on the Haul and in the patio at 6:30pm, followed by risqué entertainment until midnight! We plan to run some of our steam engines and have toys like the Calliope to play with. Steamy formal ware encouraged , we will have our Digigraphic instant camera to preserve the moment , a free digitgraph with tea or dinner reservation . <br/>4 – 5:30pm High Tea on the Haul $30 per person <br/>5:30 – 6:30pm Cocktails and H’ors Doevres <br/>6:30 – 8:00pm Dinner on the Haul $50-$125/pp <br/>Seating limited – reserv required! <br/>8:00pm Victorian Fantasy Show $10/pp <br/> <br/>Reservatons: Kathy O’Hare 925-254-7643 <br/>Email : kathyohare01@comcast.net <br/> <br/>This is a fundraiser for rebuilding the drive system on the Haul and continuation of the Neverwas Project fabrications and steam art. Reservations are required for Tea, cocktails and dinner. <br/> <br/> <br/>More Info: www.neverwashaul.com <br/>Location: The Shipyard <br/> 1010 Murray <br/> Berkeley CA </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kevin 2009-07-01T15:52:00Z Leilani http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/a8a2242e-8e4a-4584-89c4-7dce8d8f2f8b 2009-06-13T07:31:47Z 2009-06-13T07:01:23Z

<div>Cross Post: Looking for a certain volunteer on our stand-by roster. <br/> <br/>The Sacramento Ballroom Society is hosting a show/dance at the Governor's Mansion Preservation Celebration. A spot for a male/lead dancer just opened up. I am trying to contact I guy I have on the stand-by list as his email in various forms is bouncing back and I do not have his number. If you're this guy, please contact me via the feedback page on our website at www.sacballroomsociey.org. If the name you give me matches my record, great, you're in like Flint. Contact me by next Friday evening or I must release your spot to the next guy. <br/> <br/>Thanks, <br/> <br/>Leilani </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Leilani 2009-06-13T07:01:23Z Leilani http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/e8bf331e-4c26-4c43-ad45-effb46e5ec6a 2009-05-26T08:50:12Z 2009-05-26T08:50:12Z

<div>Greetings, <br/> <br/>Are there any experienced costume judges interested in being a costume contest judge at the Sacramento Ballroom Society floor for the Gold Rush Days festival over Labor Day Weekend? <br/> <br/>You need only appear once or for many days as you wish. You can simply be a judge, or help organize the contest(s) depending on how much time you have to give. If you maintain a business, especially one related to costuming, that you would like to promote, you are welcome to offer coupons and prizes for the contest in exchange for your business name appearing on the professionally distributed schedule. <br/> <br/>Please express your interest through the feedback page of our website at www.sacballroomsociety.org. You will be sent a copy of the schedule for the floor/stage and details. <br/> <br/>Thanks, <br/> <br/>Leilani Howard</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Leilani 2009-05-26T08:50:12Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/1699be2b-bfb5-4c29-8403-505f7e78a2f1 2009-05-22T21:50:28Z 2009-05-22T21:50:28Z

<div>THE SECRET AGENTS’ BALL <br/>Saturday, June 6, 2009 <br/>Location: San Mateo Masonic Temple Ballroom <br/>100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at Tilton), San Mateo, CA 94401 <br/>Doors Open: 6:45 p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. <br/>Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Band: Sara &amp; Swingtime <br/>Advance Tickets: $15.00 (by May 30, 2009) <br/>Tickets: $20.00 at the door <br/>For the extra special advance GBACG rate, email peers@peers.org if you're a member! <br/>Ball website: http://www.peers.org/secret.html <br/> <br/>Swinging on the Riviera one day, <br/>And laying in a Bombay alley next day. <br/>You let the wrong word slip <br/>Through kissing persuasive lips, <br/>Odds are you won’t live to see tomorrow. <br/> <br/>Secret Agent Man! Secret Agent Man! <br/>They’ve given you a number <br/>And taken away your name! <br/> <br/>Don’t miss the most swinging ball of the season for those spies who live a life of danger and romance. Secret agents, femme fatales, megalomaniac villains and innocent bystanders are all invited to this musical tribute to the Cold War Secret Agent. <br/> <br/>Sara &amp; Swingtime play a varied and always suspenseful evening of vintage ballroom dance music, hot Swing, and cool blues, including a few secret agent movie song classics. Dance East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, elegant fox trots, blues fox trot, and tango, the cha-cha and rumba, the night club two-step, and a number of truly haunting waltzes. <br/> <br/>Suggested attire is vintage or modern evening dress or 1940’s through 60’s costume (from early Hitchcock to “The Avengers.”). Day dress is always perfectly acceptable for you innocent bystander types who have just wandered into the adventure and have, perhaps, seen too much for your own good! (Remember “The Man Who Knew Too Much”?!). In deference to Mrs. Peel’s impeccable fashion sense, the ladies may choose to adopt either traditional evening dress or a trouser suit! <br/> <br/>There will be a no host (cash) bar, and a light snack buffet (your potluck contributions are very welcome! Even 00 operatives have to eat!). At intermission there will be musical and dance performances by the famous Danse Libre and notorious PEERS Flying CirCUS and dance music provided by our mystery DJ. <br/> <br/>To order advance tickets for the ball, please send a check for $15.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. To order tickets online via PayPal, go to the ball site at http://www.peers.org/secret.html and click on the PayPal icon for instructions. The deadline for advance ticket purchases is Saturday, May 30. Tickets will be $20.00 at the door. <br/> <br/>If you have any questions, please email peers@peers.org or call (510) 522-1731. <br/> <br/>Be seeing you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2009-05-22T21:50:28Z lordstrider http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f4553972-5801-4a1a-898c-0484660896fd 2009-05-16T00:11:15Z 2009-05-16T00:11:15Z

<div> <br/>THE LABYRINTH OF JARETH MASQUERADE BALL <br/>Annual Fantasy Masquerade XII <br/>July 10th &amp; 11th, 2009 <br/> <br/>An Amazing Weekend of Elaborate Costumes and Entertainment <br/> <br/>http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com <br/> <br/>in Hollywood California <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>ABOUT the LoJ Masquerade : <br/>The Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade is a fantasy event of unique character and inspiration. Costumes or formal wear and mask are required to enter the event. Costumes range from faeries and goblins to beautiful Victorian garb, elaborate armors, meticulous steampunk and period attire along with a host of fantasy creatures and characters. We encourage imagination and diverse interaction. Each year, Sypher Art Studios hosts the Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade to pay homage to our inspirations and submerge our patrons in a special event of art, music, dance and enchantment. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>In this Update : <br/> <br/>EXCLUSIVE FRIDAY NIGHT ACTS with the GOBLIN CLOCKWORKS. <br/>Join us for a dramatic discovery of mechanical contraptions within the Royal Court. For years we've heard the clicking of the clocks as the mechanics of our world spin. In dances and delights, we've gathered at the temples within elfin glades without a care. But now, this year, join us as we build new revels and dimensions to our realms. In the underground where the mysterious devices are beginning to align and open new glamours for our world. <br/> <br/>On Friday night we reveal the GOBLIN CLOCKWORKS. . . <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>2009 Limited Edition Coins Released.To celebrate the Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade, <br/> <br/>Sypher Art Studios mints these limited edition coins each year. The 2009 edition is available online and with Grand Masquerade Packages <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>New Guest Confirmed : West Indian Girl <br/>Performing live on the main stage, Saturday Night <br/> <br/>Confirmed Guests for 2009 include <br/>Stellamara, Faerie Archives, Mirden, Drop Black Sky, Verdandia, Wandering Marrionettes, Stilt Circus, Aerial Terril, Xian, West Indian Girl and more to be announced! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>--------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>Purchase your tickets Online: <br/>http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com <br/>Tickets are now only available in advance! <br/> <br/>All Tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis! <br/> <br/>--------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>To celebrate our Twelfth Annual Masquerade Ball, we're offering <br/>Two Enchanting Nights within the Court <br/>at the historic Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre <br/>On the Hollywood Walk of Fame <br/>6126 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA <br/> <br/>Doors open at 8pm - introduction at 9pm <br/>Costumes or Masks are Mandatory! <br/>Imaginative costumes fitting the Court are highly recommended. <br/> <br/>Tickets available now at: <br/>http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com <br/>--------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>HOTELS 2009: <br/>The Marriott Renaissance Hollywood Hotel is hosting the official LOJ Room Blocks and filling up fast. A special rate is extended to all LOJ Patrons. For more information, and to reserve your room see the <br/>LOJ Renaissance Room Blocks <br/> <br/>--------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>- <br/>Go to the Labyrinth of Jareth Website for more information <br/>http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com <br/> <br/>Now tis time for the fine print: 2009 is a year of many changes and as we gather the troops together to build these realms, we're finding new alies and dreamers to lend their hands. <br/> <br/>Together, we set our eyes upon brighter inspirations, reshape the clay and add something new. Let us bravely move forward into these adventures my friends, dare to dream and with your own hands! We honor those builders, costumers and dreamers who dare to take the challenge and make something elaborate while they escape the mundane trappings of the day. We gather soon my friends. May golden fortunes favor you and may you have a fantastic evening within our Court. -Strider <br/> <br/> <br/>http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com <br/> <br/>Sypher update – May 15th, 2009.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

lordstrider 2009-05-16T00:11:15Z Tristan http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/d97448fa-af18-4983-9ad9-78be6ce34c24 2009-04-25T01:14:39Z 2009-04-25T01:14:39Z

<div>Greetings unto the List! <br/> <br/>Tristan the fabric guy here. <br/> <br/>Please forgive the plug, but we have a fantastic wool co-op going on right now on our period fabric co-op group. Please come and join us and get yourself some great period fabric for cheap. <br/> <br/>Here is the yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gypsycaravancoop/ <br/> <br/>~Tristan el Gitano <br/>Gypsy Caravan fabric guy <br/>http://www.bigdaddygypsy.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Tristan 2009-04-25T01:14:39Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/e1edd946-7fef-492a-8fc9-955b21d045ef 2009-04-25T00:04:05Z 2009-04-25T00:04:05Z

<div>THE UNSEEN UNIVERSITY BALL <br/>A Graduation Ball for the Wizards of Ankh-Morpork <br/>Inspired by the Disc World novels of Sir Terrence Pratchett <br/>(Sponsored by the Period Events &amp; Entertainments Re-Creation Society) <br/>Saturday, May 2, 2009 <br/>Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom <br/>100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at the corner of Ellsworth &amp; Tilton) <br/>San Mateo, CA 94401 <br/>Doors Open: 6:45pm <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm <br/>Formal Dancing begins at 8:00pm <br/>Band: Avalon Rising <br/>GBACG Tickets: $10.00 (by April 25) <br/>General Advance Tickets: $15.00 (by April 25) <br/>Tickets at the Door: $20.00 <br/>Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/unseen.html <br/> <br/>Arch-Chancellor Mustrum Ridcully of Unseen University requests the pleasure of your company at a grand ball in the University's Great Hall in honour of its current crop of graduating wizards (those who have actually managed to survive until graduation, that is!). <br/> <br/>We are once again proud to announce that the evenings' guest band is Avalon Rising - one of the most magical dance bands on this or any other world - equally at home playing Victorian and vintage ballroom dance music, hauntingly beautiful Celtic and Celtic Fusion, and Renaissance rock (Yes, you heard that right!). <br/> <br/>We will be dancing waltzes, polkas, schottisches, mazurka waltzes, reels, contradances, and other popular couple and set dances of the 19th century; some elegant Renaissance dances; and even some "music with rocks in it," as the Arch-Chancellor himself describes it. While some of the dances are choreographed set dances (which will be taught or called), others are open to free-form improvisation (Everything from free-style rock to Victorian polkas and Irish polka sets are some times danced to the very same music when Avalon Rising plays. We're not sure how, but think it's some form of magic!). <br/> <br/>Costumers should have a field day at this ball! Fantasy costumes from the Disc World novels of Terry Pratchett, fantasy costumes from any universe, and, of course, magical or wizard costumes are admired but not required. Yes, here's your chance to sport your Harry Potter costumes! Guests may also come in period costume and still be in style. In the city of Ankh-Morpork, fashions range from Renaissance to Edwardian. Since the University also has a budding computer science department (which is a kind of magic in itself), Victorian Steampunk costumes (and gadgets) are also very appropriate. And, as always, vintage or modern evening dress is welcome. <br/> <br/>There will (of course!) be a no-host bar and a light snack buffet (We know very well how seriously the Faculty of Unseen University take their meals, and your potluck contributions to the buffet are most welcome!). <br/> <br/>To order advance GBACG tickets to the ball, please send a check for $10.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; general advance tickets are $15.00 each. To order tickets online, please go to the ball website at http://www.peers.org/unseen.html and click on the PayPal instructions for instructions. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets is Saturday, April 25. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. <br/> <br/>Our kind but long-suffering Treasurer asks that our wonderful GBACG friends please do indicate on their checks (1) that they are GBACG members (we know most but not all of you!) and (2) how many tickets they wish to purchase. $40.00 could mean four GBACG tickets or one GBACG ticket and two general tickets and....well, you get the picture! Thank you! <br/> <br/>If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org <br/> <br/>And remember our school motto: "Nunc id vides; nunc ne vides!" <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2009-04-25T00:04:05Z jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/2b72b0e2-d078-4219-bd52-75e309dddc99 2009-04-19T09:01:26Z 2009-04-19T09:01:26Z

<div>Hello, it was great to see those of you who attended this event. I had such a fun time! It was wonderful to see so many amazing costumes, hang out with friends and meet new costumers. The planetarium show and telescope viewings were an added bonus as I've always loved astronomy. So costuming, astronomy and great company... what more could I ask :-) Thanks and kudos to Deborah, Sahrye and everyone who made it happen. <br/> <br/>Here are my photos: <br/>http://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/gallery/7943829_GjUiy <br/> <br/>Cheers, <br/>Jean </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2009-04-19T09:01:26Z jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/ca3d96c2-420c-44df-9a31-da6d6fcb4316 2009-04-15T05:41:24Z 2009-04-15T05:41:24Z

<div>Hi, is anyone going to this from the Peninsula and would like to carpool? I don't mind driving but it would be great to go with someone as it's quite a drive up to Chabot. If you're interested, please contact me: <br/> <br/>jean_p_martin at yahoo dot com <br/> <br/>Cheers, <br/>Jean</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2009-04-15T05:41:24Z jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f6c03606-48f2-427f-979b-70bbdbec7aa3 2009-03-14T06:43:29Z 2009-03-14T06:43:29Z

<div>THE GIRL GENIUS VICTORIAN MAD SCIENCE BALL <br/> <br/>A Steampunk/Gaslamp Fantasy Ball <br/> <br/>Saturday, April 4, 2009 <br/>Masonic Lodge of San Mateo <br/>Doors Open: 6:45p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. <br/>Dancing Begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by March 28) <br/>At the door: $20.00 <br/> <br/>Advance tickets may be ordered by sending a check or money order to: <br/> <br/>PEERS <br/>2144 B Buena Vista Ave <br/>Alameda CA 94501 <br/> <br/>You may also purchase tickets until March 28 with a credit card using the PayPal system. <br/> <br/>You don’t need to be a genius, a spark, or even a mad scientist to enjoy the Girl Genius Ball. Join us for an evening of adventure and dancing in Europa, home of Agatha Heterodyne, Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, and the irrpressable Jägermonsters. This is a Victorian Steampunk themed event. Imagine the Victorians with high technology: flight (often in Zeppelins), highly programmed “intelligent” robots, and computer-like machines. <br/> <br/>Costumes can range from historically accurate Victorian costume (1840-1900) to Victorian attire with technological updates (leather corset bodices, crinolines that can be converted to step ladders, utili-kilts, etc.), to perky 19th century peasant garb in synch with the vaguely Germanic, vaguely Eastern European setting of the “Girl Genius” graphic novels. <br/>PEERS is honoured to welcome Avalon Rising as our guest band for the evening. Celebrated for their brilliant arrangements of Medieval and Renaissance rock, Celtic and Celtic Fusion, Avalon Rising is a rock band equally at home playing Victorian and vintage ballroom dance music – and just about everything else. Dance music for the evening will range from wonderful 19th century waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas to Celtic reels and jigs, elegant Renaissance dance music, to straight-up rock. While some of the set dances are highly choreographed (and will be taught or called on the spot), some of the other dances are open to free-form styling. We’ve seen people dancing polkas, Irish Polka Sets, swing, and rock – all to the same Avalon Rising tune. Even if you think you can’t dance, you CAN dance to this band but there will also be a pre-ball dance lesson to help you get through the ballroom dances on the program. <br/> <br/> <br/>Punch and a light snack buffet will be served throughout the evening (your potluck contributions are very welcome). <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2009-03-14T06:43:29Z Tristan http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/98f42091-0d4e-48fc-9175-1db449d92f09 2009-03-07T01:59:56Z 2009-03-07T01:59:56Z

<div>Greetings unto the Tribe, <br/> <br/>Please forgive the plug, but we have a fantastic linen co-op going on right now on our period fabric co-op group. Please come and join us and get yourself some great period fabric for cheap. <br/> <br/>Here is the yahoo group: groups.yahoo.com/group/gypsycaravancoop/ <br/> <br/>~Tristan el Gitano <br/>Gypsy Caravan fabric guy <br/> <br/>(there may be some cross posting, please forgive the redundancy) </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Tristan 2009-03-07T01:59:56Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/e6d9b26b-a6df-407e-bc3d-1f2278567824 2009-01-19T20:49:22Z 2009-01-19T20:49:22Z

<div>Because there aren't enough events to wear our 18th century costumes to, we wanted to invite our Costumer friends to this one. For card-carrying GBACG members, there's a special advance rate. If you want information on that, please email peers@peers.org <br/> <br/>HE SCARLET PIMPERNEL BALL <br/>Saturday, February 7, 2009 <br/>Location: San Mateo Masonic Temple Ballroom <br/>100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at Tilton), San Mateo, CA 94401 <br/>Doors Open: 6:45 p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. <br/>Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Band: Bangers &amp; Mash <br/>Advance Tickets: $15.00 (by January 31, 2009) <br/>Tickets: $20.00 at the door <br/>Ball website: http://www.peers.org/Pimpernel.html <br/> <br/>They seek him here, <br/>They seek him there, <br/>Those Frenchies seek him everywhere. <br/>Is he in Heaven or is he in Hell? <br/>That demmed, elusive Pimpernel? <br/> <br/>Sir Percy and Lady Blakeney and her grace, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, request the pleasure of your company at a ball in honour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. M. Chauvelin, the witty but ruthless French Ambassador, will be there. Will his arch-nemesis – the daring superhero and master of disguise, the Scarlet Pimpernel – <br/>also make an appearance? And what will the beautiful Georgiana wear to the ball? Only time will tell. <br/> <br/>The Duchess decrees that late 18th century, Directoire, or Regency costume is admired but not required (The year is 1792 but she won’t hold you to that) and, as usual, modern evening dress is also welcome (Sir Percy has just invented it, after all!). <br/> <br/>The celebrated chamber ensemble Bangers &amp; Mash plays an evening of gorgeous waltzes and dashing but elegant 18th century French and English country dances. There will be a pre-ball workshop in 18th century country dance and early Waltz – highly recommended since we’ll be teaching some of the ball dances during the class. Those of you planning to arrive fashionably late, however, can be assured that all country dances will also be briefly taught and called during the ball. <br/> <br/>Punch and a complimentary light buffet of French and English snacks will be served (As always, your potluck contributions are much appreciated). <br/> <br/>To order advance tickets for the ball, please send a check for $15.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. To order tickets online via PayPal, go to the ball site at http://www.peers.org/Pimpernel.html and click on the PayPal icon for instructions. The deadline for advance ticket purchases is Saturday, January 31. Tickets will be $20.00 at the door. <br/> <br/>For costume inspiration and background, we recommend “The Duchess,” (2008), the 1931 version of “The Scarlet Pimpernel” with Leslie Howard, and the less faithful but very pretty 1982 version of “The Scarlet Pimpernel” with Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour, and, of course, “Blackadder 3,” the third and most hilarious season of the British miniseries. The original “Scarlet Pimpernel” novel by Baroness Orczy is a fun read and available both online and in most good public libraries and there are several sequels still in print. <br/> <br/>If you have any questions, please email peers@peers.org or call (510) 522-1731. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2009-01-19T20:49:22Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/1d0b5554-5c33-4b90-8412-8c322f2bb8cc 2009-01-13T19:22:25Z 2009-01-13T19:22:25Z

<div>Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild Open House <br/>Saturday, January 31st, 2009 -- 1:00pm – 5:00pm <br/>Albany Community Center, Albany, CA <br/> <br/>Once again we invite all our Members, Non-members, and Sister Organization Members alike to join us in Albany on Saturday, January 31st for our annual Open House. Members are FREE; non-members and Sister Organization members pay only $5 (or free if they join the GBACG at the meeting). <br/> <br/>The Event: Last year's event was filled to capacity and a rousing success. It's the perfect opportunity to not only meet your Board of Directors, but greet old friends and make lots of new ones. If you like, bring a friend you think might be interested in our Group. If you've been shy about coming to events or workshops this is the perfect place to learn about us and our activities for 2009. Costumes are NOT required, but if you'd like to come in costume we'd be delighted. <br/> <br/>The afternoon's activities will include: <br/> * Presentations on upcoming activities planned for 2009! <br/> * Our yearly fashion show! <br/> * Light refreshments! <br/> * Short reports from your Board of Directors! <br/> * A raffle for great costume-related items (patterns, costumes books, a membership to Costume College and much more! <br/> <br/>To RSVP: <br/>Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 28th for this event. Send an email to Diana Habra at openhouse@gbacg.org and include how many are coming in your party, along with names please. Attending is FREE for GBACG members and only $5 for non-members (refundable if you purchase a GBACG membership at the Open House). <br/> <br/>Location:1249 Marin Ave., Albany, CA 94706 <br/>Our venue this year is the lovely and newly remodeled Albany Community Center. Parking is free but limited, so please try to carpool. The closest BART station is El Cerrito Plaza. It is approximately a 7 block walk from BART to the Albany Community Center. <br/> <br/>Lots more details: http://gbacg.org/current/open-house-09.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2009-01-13T19:22:25Z scott http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/a3b73a0e-7415-4ad8-9efe-d1e63a71cd77 2008-12-26T14:11:06Z 2008-12-26T14:11:06Z

<div>Our Seventh Annual New Year's Eve Waltz Ball. Always fun, always a great time, a wonderful way to ring in the new year. Sells out every year. 300 attendance. <br/> <br/>Brassworks returns for a 7th time playing waltzes, polkas, Congress of Vienna and a few other dances such as tango, latin and swing. <br/>From 9pm to 12:30 am <br/>Abo <br/> <br/>Always located at the National Historic Landmark the Chevron Auditorium in the International House 2299 Piedmont Berkeley Ca X Bancroft. A gorgeous 3,500 square foot hardwood floor high ceilinged Morrocan style ballroom with additional socializing in the Slusser room. <br/> <br/>Tickets are $25 per person at the door <br/> <br/>Formal attire strongly preferred, but dressy is fine too. <br/> <br/>Delightful light refreshments - raspberry cheesecake, lemon merengue pies, apple tartes, triple chocolate cake, fruit, vegetable , shrimp and meat platters. <br/> <br/>A non alcohol event. All Ages. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. <br/> <br/>Midnight countdown, sing along. <br/> <br/>No partner necessary, many attend as singles. <br/> <br/>Plenty of street parking, as the students have left for the holiday vacation. Also several paid parking lots within 2 blocks. <br/> <br/>www.FridayNightWaltz.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

scott 2008-12-26T14:11:06Z laurie http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/640692b9-1aec-4be6-a89e-ee75013fa3fc 2008-12-24T23:46:24Z 2008-12-24T23:46:24Z

<div>http://maridycarpenter.blogspot.com/2008/12/dickens-fair-2008-1.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

laurie 2008-12-24T23:46:24Z regfoghorn http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/3e1835f9-36f7-4602-8386-6f8f740a8fe7 2008-12-23T22:08:53Z 2008-12-23T22:08:53Z

<div>Hi - I' a Dickens Fair person who has friends that costume, so I thought I'd post this link I found for their ( and your) benedit. It's an online photo exhibit by Time magazine of Russian Czarist fashions. <br/> <br/>http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1866340,00.html <br/> <br/>Enjoy <br/> <br/>Paul Sinasohn</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

regfoghorn 2008-12-23T22:08:53Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/d56d5747-69ff-420f-9cde-0c3a64eed15e 2008-12-22T21:30:09Z 2008-12-22T21:30:09Z

<div>A VICTORIAN TWELFTH NIGHT BALL <br/>The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball <br/>Saturday, January 3, 2009 <br/>Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom <br/>100 N. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 <br/>Doors Open: 6:45 pm <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm <br/>Formal Dancing Begins: 8:00 pm <br/>Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by December 29) <br/>Tickets at the door: $20.00 <br/>Band: Bangers &amp; Mash <br/>PEERS’ Website: http://www.peers.org <br/>Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/12th09.html <br/> <br/> <br/>Dance, sing, feast and game at the season’s loveliest old-fashioned holiday party – a 12th Night Ball hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Bangers and Mash, the Bay Area’s most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurkas, schottisches, the Lancers, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century (As usual, all set dances will be taught or called and partners are not required. Indeed, Introductions to partners will be cheerfully provided!). <br/> <br/>Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens’ literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. Ladies, if you’re wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully! <br/> <br/>Intermission entertainment includes performances by the Peerless Music Hall (including some very French Cancan) and our guest of honour, Mr. Charles Dickens. Gamers may enjoy either an intellectual game of whist or a rollicking game of Wink, and the evening will conclude with a glorious Hallelujah Chorus sing-a-long. <br/> <br/>Complimentary Punch and a light Old English snack buffet will be served (As usual, your potluck contributions to Mrs. Fezziwig’s kitchen are very welcome). <br/> <br/>To order advance tickets to the ball, send a check for $15.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. To order tickets online via PayPal, please go to the ball website at http://www.peers.org/12th09.html and click on the PayPal icon for directions. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets is Saturday, December 29. <br/> <br/>If you have any questions or need more information, please email peers@peers.org or call (510) 522-1731.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2008-12-22T21:30:09Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/4b57e754-374e-4b10-9508-915e543131a3 2008-10-31T15:31:05Z 2008-10-22T18:15:44Z

<div>LE BAL DES VAMPIRES <br/>Saturday, November 1, 2008 <br/>Alameda Elks Lodge <br/>2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 <br/>Dancing on Two Floors <br/>Doors Open: 6:30pm <br/>Vintage Waltz Lesson: 7:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom <br/>Formal vintage ballroom dancing: 7:45 – midnight <br/>Featured Band: Bangers &amp; Mash (Grand Ballroom) <br/>Dracula’s Daughter Discotheque &amp; Bar: 6:30 – midnight <br/>Tickets: $17.50 in advance (by October 25) <br/> $25.00 at the door <br/>Note: Inquire about the special GBACG advance discount (if you're a card-carrying member) at peers@peers.org or call (510) 522-1731 <br/>Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/vamp08.html <br/> <br/> <br/>Waltz the night away in a beautiful candlelit ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area’s most glamorous Undead at the 15th Annual Le Bal des Vampires held once again in the Alameda Elks Lodge, a stately neo-Colonial mansion with a stunning Edwardian ballroom, a photogenic Edwardian parlor and staircase, and a film noir style discotheque. <br/> <br/>Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your “rebirth.” This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy), vintage attire, or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don’t expect Spike to attend in black tie), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires. <br/> <br/>This year there will once again be simultaneous dancing on two separate floors: <br/> <br/>Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Bangers &amp; Mash. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries – from 18th century Baroque contredances to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangoes, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing. Please note that the band’s first dance set will start at 7:45 pm sharp – 15 minutes earlier than usual. The dance sets will be unusually long, even by Bangers &amp; Mash’s high standards, so if you do plan to dance, please be certain to wear shoes or boots you can actually dance in. <br/> <br/>For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing, join us in Le Bal des Vampires’ Dracula’s Daughter’s Discotheque in the hall’s Ratskellar for a wonderfully varied repertoire of music to stir the blood and spirit from 6:30 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by principal DJ, Dark Moon, the disco also features a no-host (cash) bar and light refreshments for our mortal guests. <br/> <br/>Our half-time show in the ballroom is a performance by the celebrated Le Theatre des Vampires. Not recommended for the faint of heart but highly recommended for fans of the genre. Also featured are special guest performances by the legendary Vampire Lestat and the always amazing Alameda Vintage Dancers. <br/> <br/>To order advance tickets, please send a check for $17.50 to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. To order advance tickets online, go to http://www.peers.org/vamp08.html , click on the PayPal icon and follow the instructions. The deadline for advance ticket purchase is Saturday, October 25. <br/> <br/>For further information, see the ball website, call (510) 522-1731, or email peers@peers.org For information on PEERS’ 2008-2009 season, please see http://www.peers.org <br/> <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Lady Jane 2008-10-22T18:15:44Z jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/b7d3e8b8-8629-4c5c-88d7-cecba0bbe263 2008-10-03T19:51:30Z 2008-10-03T19:51:30Z

<div>The Bay Area English Regency Society cordially invites you to the <br/> <br/> <br/> WAR AND PEACE BALL <br/> <br/>The War of the Three Emperors is over. Russia and France are now <br/>friends and allies. Come celebrate the peace (while we can) and dance at <br/>the Winter Ball in the company of the Czar of all the Russias and his <br/>many French, English and even Austrian guests. Will Andrei fall in love <br/>with Natasha? Attend and see. <br/> <br/>Added attraction: Kitri House, a troupe of Russian singers and dancers to <br/>entertain the guests. <br/> <br/>Costumes admired but not required. Dance partners not required and <br/>dances are taught at the ball. Take part in games of chance, lively <br/>conversation and the hospitality of the court's table (gifts of <br/>comestibles are appreciated). <br/> <br/> <br/> Saturday, October 11, 2008 <br/> 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA <br/> <br/>Doors open 7:30 pm; Dancing at 8:00 <br/> <br/>Music by the Divertimento Orchestra <br/> <br/>Dance Master Alan Winston <br/> <br/> <br/>Preview the dances the night before at the Palo Alto dance party <br/>St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue (off Middlefield), <br/>8:00 pm on October 10. <br/> <br/> <br/>Subscriptions $15 in advance (must be received no later than Oct. 9); <br/>$20 at the door. <br/> <br/>$2 discount for members of GBACG, BACDS and Brigade Napoleon. <br/> <br/>Get a copy of the flyer at www.baers.org <br/> <br/>Send form and checks to BAERS c/o Vanessa Schnatmeier <br/>1122 Hudson St. Redwood City, CA 94061</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2008-10-03T19:51:30Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/5b2970e0-a7f0-4399-9d8b-24c97ca8fb51 2008-09-29T05:22:30Z 2008-09-29T05:22:29Z

<div>SWINGIN’ IN THE RAIN <br/>Saturday, October 4, 2008 <br/>Location: The San Mateo Masonic Temple <br/>100 North Ellsworth Avenue (at Tilton), San Mateo, CA 94401 <br/>Doors Open: 6:45 p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00- 8:00 pm. <br/>Formal Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Band: Sara &amp; Swingtime <br/>Tickets: $20.00 at the door <br/>Ball Website: http://peers.org/swingin.html <br/> <br/>Swingin' in the Rain, <br/>I'm Swingin' in the Rain! <br/>What a glorious feeling, <br/>I'm happy again! <br/> <br/>Tickets are still available for PEERS’ Swingin’ in the Rain Ball. Whether it rains or shines, please join us for an evening in 1927 Hollywood at a ball inspired by that most joyous of movie musicals! <br/> <br/>Suggested costume is late 20's/early 30's costume or vintage or modern evening dress. As usual, however, costumes are admired, but not required. Just be certain to wear something you can really dance in! <br/> <br/>Our featured band for the evening is Sara &amp; Swingtime. Their sets will veer between elegant vintage ballroom dance music (waltzes, tangos, fox trots, sambas, rumbas, etc.), cool blues, and hot Swing of the 1920's and early 30's. For guests wishing to brush up on their vintage dance skills, there will be a pre-ball dance lesson starting at 7:00 p.m. <br/> <br/>In defiance of Prohibition, we will once again feature our celebrated No-Host (cash) bar. To sustain us through four vigorous dance sets, a complimentary light snack buffet will also be served throughout the evening (your potluck contributions are always appreciated). Intermission entertainment includes both dance and musical performances and DJ dance music for you insatiable dancers. Fans of Lee Presson &amp; the Nails will be pleased to know that our guest intermission dance D.J. is the incomparable Lee Presson himself. <br/> <br/>For further information, please call (510) 522-1731, email peers@peers.org or see the ball website at http://peers.org/swingin.html <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2008-09-29T05:22:29Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/d0641997-cb53-4504-ab14-6c7147709cd8 2008-09-19T21:40:02Z 2008-09-19T21:40:02Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>MARX BROTHERS MINI-GOLF MADNESS <br/>Saturday, October 18th 2008 -- Tee Time at 1pm <br/>McInnis Park Golf Center, San Rafael, CA <br/> <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/current/mini-golf-madness.html <br/> <br/>We’re on a movie studio back lot on a sunny California autumn afternoon. It’s the 20s. Or the 30s. Or maybe the early 40s. It’s Paramount, MGM, or United Artists. Maybe, just maybe, it’s RKO. There’s a lull in production. What to do? There’s always miniature golf! On a studio back lot? Yes. As the Studio Heads are soon to learn, letting the Marx Brothers wander around at loose ends can be dangerous. Harpo has gathered as many silly props as he could find and, with the help of Chico and assisted by the sly comments of Groucho, he has built a miniature golf course for the cast and crew of their latest film. <br/> <br/>We’re appropriating the miniature golf course at the McInnis Park Golf Center in San Rafael, CA. An added bonus is the presence of a genuine Club House near the miniature golf course – a true 19th Hole for those that want to linger and discuss the day’s events. Everyone pays for their own beverages and food in the Club House. There’s also a shaded picnic area and snack bar at the entrance to the course, for those who would prefer to sit and watch the silliness unfold. <br/> <br/>COSTUME: Costumes are required for this event. The suggested costume era is 1925 - 1945 sportswear or informal afternoon dress. Marx Brothers characters and Hollywood denizens (of any class) are encouraged but, definitely not required. <br/> <br/>LOCATION: McInnis Park Golf Center, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 <br/> <br/>TICKETS: $8.50 GBACG members, $13.50 non-members, $8.50 children. Advance tickets are required for this event. Ticket purchase deadline is Saturday, October 11th, 2008. <br/> <br/>Lots more info, including the link to purchase tickets: http://www.gbacg.org/current/mini-golf-madness.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-09-19T21:40:02Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/d40d3e52-6dcd-43ea-a129-07a7c614c9b0 2008-09-19T21:37:08Z 2008-09-19T21:37:08Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>THE WIVES &amp; DAUGHTERS PICNIC <br/>Saturday, September 27th, 2008 -- 12pm to 5pm <br/>Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, CA <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/current/wives-daughters-picnic.html <br/> <br/>This lovely autumn picnic is based around the world and costumes of Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives and Daughters. Set in the 1830's, Wives &amp; Daughters is the story of Molly Gibson and her stepsister, Cynthia Kirkpatrick—both friends and rivals in life and love. The novel, first serialized in 1864-66, was made into a delightful adaptation by BBC in 1999. The miniseries provides a wealth of costume inspiration, with beautiful day dresses appropriate for the ladies joining our little picnic, as well as suitable attire for the men who wish to join us. <br/> <br/>While admiring each other's dresses and enjoying our picnics, we will also sample the local apple harvest. A wide selection of rare apple varieties will be available from antique apple orchards. This is a treat you do not want to miss, with varieties you have never heard of and cannot find at chain grocery stores. <br/> <br/>COSTUME: Costumes are required for this event. The suggested costume era is 1820-1840, but as with all GBACG events, costumes do not have to be accurate reproductions. <br/> <br/>LOCATION: Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, CA. ***Directions to our picnic spot will be sent to you via email when you purchase your tickets.*** <br/> <br/>TICKETS: Advance tickets are required for this event. $7.50 GBACG members, $12.50 non-members, $5 children. <br/> <br/>Ticket purchase deadline: Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 <br/> <br/>Purchase tickets and get lots more info: http://www.gbacg.org/current/wives-daughters-picnic.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-09-19T21:37:08Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/03b36436-a128-4f4a-bda0-d2ac75a58fdc 2008-09-19T21:32:21Z 2008-09-19T21:32:21Z

<div>GBACG Event Brainstorming Meeting <br/>Sunday, September 21st, 2008 <br/> <br/>Do you have an idea for an event or you know of a great venue for an event? Then join us at the Brainstorming Meeting on September 21st. We will be discussing event ideas and venues and helping to decide what fun events to plan for 2009. This is your guild…..let us know what kinds of events you would like to see. <br/> <br/>This meeting will be held in Concord at 1:00pm. If you would like to attend, e-mail president@gbacg.org for the directions. See you there!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-09-19T21:32:21Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/5bd177ce-956b-4bf0-aced-a0ddaa43116f 2008-08-27T01:47:17Z 2008-08-27T01:47:17Z

<div>SPACE 1889: the Adventure of Le Cirque de Venus <br/>A Victorian Steampunk Ball in Space <br/>(Sponsored by the Period Events &amp; Entertainments Re-Creation Society) <br/>Saturday, September 6, 2008 <br/>Doors Open at 6:45 p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. <br/>Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Advance GBACG Tickets: $10.00 (for card-carrying GBACG members only!) <br/>Advance General Tickets: $15.00 <br/>Tickets at the Door: $20.00 <br/>For information: Call (510) 522-1731, email peers@peers.org or see www.peers.org <br/>Ball Website: http://peers.org/space1889.html <br/> <br/>Rule, Britannia! <br/>Britannia rule the stars! <br/>Britain’s flag extends to Venus, Mercury and Mars! <br/> <br/>This is just a reminder that the deadline for purchasing advance bargain tickets to the ball is Saturday, August 30. To order advance tickets, please send a check to PEERS, 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. To order advance general tickets online via PayPal, please go to the ball website at http://peers.org/space1889.html for instructions. <br/> <br/>Meanwhile, here is our latest ball update: <br/> <br/>Don't miss PEERS' third venture into the world of Victorian Steampunk: Space 1889 - a Victorian Ball in Space. Program your Babbage Analytical Engines, sail the luminiferous ether between the worlds to this Nineteenth Century science fiction ball, and keep Venus British! <br/> <br/>The year is an alternate 1889 in which, thanks to inventor Thomas Alva Edison, computer engineer Thomas Babbage, software developer Ada, Countess of Lovelace, visionary scientists Herbert George Wells and Jules Verne, and many other distinguished men and women of science and engineering, the Victorians have air and space travel, high technology, computers (analytical engines), calculators (difference engines), efficient software (the versatile and elegant ADA), and even email (“electric messaging”). The Great Game has extended to Outer Space with Great Britain, Germany, Russia and those intrepid Americans rushing to colonize every planet in sight. Welcome to Space 1889. This is the milieu of our ball. <br/> <br/>Join His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and His Excellency, the Governor of Her Majesty’s Crown Colony of Venus, for a formal ball to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of British rule on the planet. Diplomats, explorers, scientists and artists from Earth and from around the galaxy are cordially invited to attend. <br/> <br/>Bangers &amp; Mash, that most British of American dance bands, plays the greatest dance hits of the 1880’s, 1890’s, and early 1900's for an evening of vintage ballroom dancing. Dance beautiful waltzes, polkas, mazurkas, schottisches, reels, The Lancers, and some of those dashing new American dances (the Ragtime Two-Step and the Tango from Argentina). All “new” dances and pattern dances will be (briefly) taught or called, and partners are not required. For those of you wishing to brush up on the ballroom dances of the late 19th century, there will also be a pre-ball dance class at 7:00 pm. <br/> <br/>Suggested costume is late Victorian or Edwardian evening dress, dress uniform (the year is technically 1889 but this IS an alternate universe so you can use your imagination), “Venusian” evening dress or science fiction/fantasy costume appropriate to the balls theme. As usual, however, costumes are admired, not required. You scientists, engineers, and inventors are also most welcome to bring your latest gadgets and portable inventions (We’d love to see your Victorian laptops, cell phones and pagers, for instance!). <br/> <br/>We are honoured to announce a special guest performance by the Queen of the Venusian Trapeze and star of the Cirque de Venus, Ariyana le Fey, and an appearance by our guests of honour, the celebrated Le Legion Fantastique. <br/> <br/>The evening also features a no-host (cash) bar, a light snack buffet (your potluck contributions are, as always, very welcome), and an interactive performance by the Peerless Music Hall. <br/> <br/>For further information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2008-08-27T01:47:17Z recycledfordancing http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/34687e77-8c1d-45e1-9e71-959dd5278de0 2008-08-19T22:45:29Z 2008-08-19T22:45:29Z

<div>Hi, I'm seeking like minds. <br/> <br/> I grew up designing and making my own clothes since a little girl, and apprenticed with Mirage in Melbourne, Australia’s largest CMT house for major Oz designers; before studying fine art at Heatherleys in London. I was also sponsored by Mirage and a runner-up in the Australian Fashion Awards. Then I traveled and lived in a few different countries and got into planet activism and events, then running an online arts community, then helping manage festivals. Now current fashion has caught up with the designs in my head and the ideals in my heart and I recently returned to designing wearable art. <br/> <br/>The stuff I’m now designing and reconstructing are Eco Couture, individual one-off’s made from recycled and vintage fabrics. My design skills are coming back and improving with each collection batch. Sketches and photos of recent experiments are up at http://www.recycledfordancing.com plus I already have clothes in 2 boutiques, addresses are on the site under Retail Stores. <br/> <br/>I also do custom stage gear, before working on festivals full time I actually did costumes for Music TV dancers, musicians, and theatre. I had a few designs on national TV way back when, on long running music TV show called Countdown. And I designed costumes for a whole Bertolt Brecht play at the Chelsea Playhouse in London, plus whole wardrobes for nightclub dancers and contemporary cabaret. <br/> <br/>My current designs are inspired by San Francisco and Japanese street fashion, as well as European Couture and Burning Man. For me it is sculpture using textiles with a wearable framework and chaos, I take something that I see and mix it with something else that I see, each piece inspiring the next piece. Anyway take a peek at http://www.recycledfordancing.com for art’s sake, and keep me in mind when you are thinking of new additions to your wardrobe or recycling your wardrobe. <br/> <br/> <br/>Thank you for being here. <br/> <br/>Deborah Paulino <br/> <br/>Eco Couture <br/> <br/>http://www.recycledfordancing.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

recycledfordancing 2008-08-19T22:45:29Z pennyplay http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/e736d3e0-0d63-4a28-84c8-e4a684253ea0 2008-08-10T19:36:03Z 2008-07-26T00:12:19Z

<div>I'm wearing a muff to Dickens Fair. Should I wear gloves, too?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

pennyplay 2008-07-26T00:12:19Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/ddccdf9c-9fb5-4c46-8c15-da320821f66e 2008-07-26T00:43:24Z 2008-07-26T00:43:24Z

<div>If you’ve always been curious about PEERS events and are interested in trying one out, our next dance might actually be a good one to try: It’s absolutely free! Here’s our latest event update: <br/> <br/>THE IMPRESSIONISTS’ PICNIC DANCE <br/>-A Picnic in the Park with PEERS <br/>Saturday, August 2, 2008 <br/>Location: Lincoln Park <br/>1450 High Street, Alameda <br/>(Near the Rose Garden) <br/>Suggested Set-Up Time: 11:00 am (or earlier) <br/>Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:30 am <br/>Formal Dancing: 1:30 – 4:30 pm <br/>Band: Bangers &amp; Mash (David Strong, Stan &amp; Susan Kramer, &amp; guest artist Charlie Hancock) <br/>Admission: Free! <br/>Website: http://peers.org/picnic.html <br/> <br/>Le Salon des Refusés invites painters, models, artistic subjects, and interested members of the artistic-minded public to join us for an outdoor picnic, fete, and dance in shady, picturesque Lincoln Park. <br/> <br/>Guests are urged to bring a period-looking picnic and plenty of beverages to sustain them through an afternoon of elegant but lively dancing. Since the picnic tables at Lincoln Park are at the opposite end of the park from the Rose Garden, where we shall be gathering, we suggest bringing blankets to spread on the ground for your picnic luncheon, and chairs or tables if you wish them. <br/> <br/> Just for clarification: This event is not a potluck. Do bring your own luncheon! Our own chefs and their kitchen staff will be on holiday. To add to the fun and ambience of the event, we urge our fellow picnickers to make their picnic sites look as 19th century and picturesque as possible. For inspiration, we highly recommended the BBC miniseries, “The Impressionists,” which will also give you some great costume tips. <br/> <br/>Mid to late 19th century dress (1860-1900) is admired but not required, and “artistic” costume, Pre-Raphaelite attire, or modern dress is also perfectly acceptable. Given the changeable nature of our lovely Alamedan Parisian weather, you may find it useful as well as ornamental to wear a hat or bonnet and bring both a parasol and a wrap. Since this is, after all, an informal event, straw boaters or even berets may take the place of top hats and fancy bonnets. Above all, please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes you can dance in outdoors. <br/> <br/>After the luncheon, the always elegant Bangers &amp; Mash will play an afternoon of 19th century waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and French and English country dance music for your dancing pleasure (All pattern dances will be briefly taught or called). We are also pleased to announce that there will also be a special dance performance by the always delightful Alameda Vintage Dancers, who will be performing two excerpts from their “Renoir Suite.” <br/> <br/>Artists, both professional and amateur, are encouraged to set up their easels and to invite their models. Witty, artistic conversation and elegant flirtation are also encouraged. <br/> <br/>This event is a thank you to all of our devoted fans, and we will not be charging a fee for admission. Donations for our brilliant and hard-working musicians will be gratefully accepted, however, both before and during the event. To make an advance donation, simply go to the event website at http://peers.org/picnic.html, click on the PayPal icon and follow the directions. <br/> <br/>If you have any questions, please email peers@peers.org or call (510) 522-1731. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2008-07-26T00:43:24Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f6df2ea2-899f-4c08-bd7b-ef819b6dc5b2 2008-07-23T16:59:56Z 2008-07-23T16:59:56Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>FAREWELL FAIR LADY <br/>Sunday, August 17th, 2008 -- 12pm to 5pm <br/>Bay Meadows Race Track, San Mateo, CA <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/current/farewell-fair-lady.html <br/> <br/>Ladies and gentlemen, gather your parasols, field glasses, gloves, walking sticks and hats! Our last summer afternoon at Bay Meadows will feature some of our favorite things: pleasant company, good conversation, well-dressed ladies and gentlemen, an abundance of photo opportunities, good food, and the added delight of beautiful horses. <br/> <br/>Costume: Costumes are required for this event. The suggested era is 1890 – 1919. <br/> <br/>Tickets: Advance tickets are required for this event. Ticket includes admission to Bay Meadows and Buffet Luncheon. $30 GBACG &amp; sister organization (Costumers Guild West &amp; Art Deco Society of California) members, $40 non-members. <br/> <br/>TICKET DEADLINE: 8/14/08 <br/> <br/>Lots more info, including the link to buy tickets: http://www.gbacg.org/current/farewell-fair-lady.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-07-23T16:59:56Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/82ba95d2-cdc1-4d1c-b839-1f8911388102 2008-07-10T18:28:14Z 2008-06-18T22:45:43Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>Unification Day Saloon Shindig, A Firefly/Serenity Event <br/>Saturday, July 19th, 2008 -- 7pm to Midnight <br/>Bull Valley Restaurant, Port Costa, CA <br/> <br/>While Alliance-friendly bars may be a fun place to start a brawl on U-Day, consider stoppin' for a spell with Madam Zira and her girls at the edge of the `verse to lift a glass to our fallen heroes. <br/> <br/>For more information and tickets visit: http://www.gbacg.org/current/unification-day.html <br/> <br/>Members* Only Presale! June 13th - 27th, 2008 <br/>Two weeks only for GBACG Members* to purchase tickets before ticket sales go to the general public. Space is limited, so buy your ticket today! <br/> <br/>GBACG Member* price: $35 <br/>Ticket includes two drinks of your choice and hors d'oeuvres. <br/>You must be 21 years or older to attend this event. <br/> <br/>*Members of our Sister Organizations (Costumer's Guild West or Art Deco Society of California) can also purchase tickets during the members-only presale. Not a GBACG Member? Purchase a GBACG Membership online to be sure you can get tickets: http://www.gbacg.org/about-gbacg/join-gbacg.html <br/> <br/>We hope you join us for a shiny time way out in the black!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 3 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-06-18T22:45:43Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/a4a6958c-65e5-4ef0-afb7-96c10137b5e4 2008-07-03T02:45:18Z 2008-07-03T02:45:18Z

<div>Tickets are still available for PEERS’ Emerald City Ball and will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. We have a few other fun updates on the ball that we’d like to share with you: <br/> <br/>The Emerald City Ball <br/>(sponsored by the Period Events &amp; Entertainments Re-Creation Society) <br/>Saturday, July 5, 2008 <br/>Doors Open at 6:45 p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. (Edwardian and Ragtime Dances) <br/>Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Band: The Divertimento Dance Orchestra <br/>Tickets at the Door: $20.00 <br/>Ball Website: http://peers.org/emerald.html <br/> <br/>We're off to see the Wizard at a ball in the glorious capital city of Oz. Come join us in honouring the singular courage of Dorothy Gale and her intrepid companions as they prepare to embark on their dangerous mission to the West. <br/> <br/>There is definitely no need to stress about costumes for this ball. You have a huge range of choices: Fantasy costume, period costume (Medieval to Edwardian), or a combination of the two is admired but not required and, of course, green attire and costumes inspired by the Oz universe will be very welcome. While the ball is technically set in 1900, the citizens of Oz wear a variety of costumes ranging from Medieval gowns and tunics all the way up to late Victorian and Edwardian frocks and frock coats. Vintage or modern evening dress is also appropriate since the most unusual visitors do occasionally arrive in the Land of Oz. <br/> <br/>Our Emerald City band is the Divertimento Dance Orchestra, a vintage dance band known for their elegance, authenticity and versatility. Dance music for the evening will range from graceful Edwardian ballroom dance music to the Great Wizard’s own favorite Ragtime tunes from his distant native star Omaha, Amerika. Dance waltzes, polkas, schottisches, reels, contradances, mixers and other popular turn of the century dances as well as the newer Ragtime one-step, two-step and tango. The Wizard will provide music for every taste (If you’re familiar with the 1939 film version of “The Wizard of Oz,” you will definitely recognize some of the tunes.). <br/> <br/>For those wishing a brush-up in the latest dances, the pre-ball dance class will focus on the “new” dances of the Edwardian and Ragtime age: The lively One-Step, the sinuous One-Step Tango, the beautiful Hesitation Waltz, and the Turning Two-Step, an smooth and fun 1890’s alternative to the Polka. <br/> <br/>The ball will also feature our famous No-Host (cash) bar, serving both alcoholic and soft drinks. The Wizard will also provide a complimentary light snack buffet (Your potluck contributions to the buffet are most welcome. The Emerald City is very expensive to maintain!). <br/> <br/>For more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org before Saturday. <br/> <br/>Driving Directions: <br/>Take the 3rd Avenue exit off 101, going west into San Mateo. Follow 3rd Avenue across the railroad tracks and turn right on Ellsworth Avenue. The Masonic Lodge - a white three-story Colonial style Edwardian building - is located on the corner of Ellsworth and Tilton. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2008-07-03T02:45:18Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/3e56dc85-9a8c-41fe-92ff-c262d41dbd6b 2008-06-25T02:35:39Z 2008-06-25T02:35:39Z

<div>Just a reminder that the deadline for purchasing advance bargain tickets for the Emerald City Ball is Saturday, June 28. To order advance GBACG tickets for the ball (available to card-carrying members of the GBACG), please send a check for $10.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 General advance tickets for non-members are $15.00 each. To order advance general tickets online, please go to the ball website at http://peers.org/emerald.html, scroll down to the PayPal icon, and click on it for directions. The deadline for advance ticket purchase is Saturday, June 28. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. <br/> <br/>The Emerald City Ball <br/>(sponsored by the Period Events &amp; Entertainments Re-Creation Society) <br/>Saturday, July 5, 2008 <br/>Doors Open at 6:45 p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. <br/>Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Band: The Divertimento Dance Orchestra <br/>Advance GBACG Tickets: $10.00 (by June 28) <br/>Advance General Tickets: $15.00 (by June 28) <br/>Tickets at the Door: $20.00 <br/>Ball Website: http://peers.org/emerald.html <br/> <br/>We're off to see the Wizard at a ball in the glorious capital city of Oz. Come join us in honouring the singular courage of Dorothy Gale and her intrepid companions as they prepare to embark on their dangerous mission to the West. <br/> <br/>Fantasy costume, period costume (Medieval to Edwardian), or a combination of the two is admired but not required and, of course, green attire and costumes inspired by the Oz universe will be very welcome. Creativity is encouraged and our guests are urged to draw on both the 1939 film version and any of the published “Oz” books for inspiration. Vintage or modern evening dress is also appropriate since the most unusual visitors do occasionally arrive in the Land of Oz. <br/> <br/>Our Emerald City band is the Divertimento Dance Orchestra, a vintage dance band known for their elegance, authenticity and versatility. Dance music for the evening will range from graceful Edwardian ballroom dance music to the Great Wizard’s own favorite Ragtime tunes from his distant native star Omaha, Amerika. Dance waltzes, polkas, schottisches, reels, contradances, mixers and other popular turn of the century dances as well as the newer Ragtime one-step, two-step and tango. The Wizard will provide music for every taste! (And, yes, if you’re fond of the 1939 film version of “The Wizard of Oz,” you will recognize some of the tunes!). <br/> <br/>For more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org. <br/> <br/>Driving Directions: <br/>Take the 3rd Avenue exit off 101, going west into San Mateo. Follow 3rd Avenue across the railroad tracks and turn right on Ellsworth Avenue. The Masonic Lodge - a white three-story Colonial style Edwardian building - is located on the corner of Ellsworth and Tilton. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2008-06-25T02:35:39Z Alan http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/e4748563-8c98-4b51-9cec-b4725def9c70 2008-06-21T01:00:55Z 2008-06-10T02:11:13Z

<div>The Bay Area English Regency Dance Society (www.baers.org) Presents: <br/>The Great Regency Shipwreck Ball (or "Regency Survivor") <br/> <br/>We can't get off this island, so we might as well entertain ourselves! <br/>Caller Alan Winston (who led the Pride and Prejudice Ball this March and has taught for Friday Night Waltz) with <br/>The Divertimento Dance Orchestra (who'll play at the Emerald City Ball in July) <br/>Saturday June 21, 2008 8:00-11:30pm <br/>Arlington Church (52 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA) <br/> <br/>The Divertimento Orchestra will provide jolly music. The marooned elite, in <br/>any remaining finery, are invited to dance arm-in-arm with the ships' <br/>captain and crew. Meet up at 8PM sharp aboard the ruins for dance, drink <br/>and good company! <br/> <br/>There'll be community oriented longways and set dances, and probably more of them <br/>than you'd expect at, say, Gaskell. There'll be Congress of Vienna and some free <br/>waltzes; probably about a dozen. Most of the dance time will be in quick teaching and <br/>extended dancing of country dances. Alan's good at putting these across efficiently. <br/> <br/>Come as you are, whether Passenger, Pirate, Native, Merfolk or member of Her <br/>Majesty's Royal Navy. If your wardrobe was relocated to Davy Jones' Locker <br/>during the fateful storm, fashion yourself new togs from local flora (grass <br/>skirts are all the rage among the natives!). <br/> <br/>We've made peace with the island inhabitants and the merfolk in the bay, so <br/>we will feast with them on seafood, fresh fruits, springwater and provisions <br/>salvaged from the hold. The contribution of exotic new delicacies from <br/>forays inland are welcome - as long as *you* have already tried them first. <br/> <br/>Subscriptions are $20 at the door, $15 in advance. <br/>$2 discount for GBACG, and BACDS members. <br/>Advance mail registrations must be received by us no later than June 18th. <br/>Costumes admired but not required. All dances taught during the ball. No <br/>partner required. <br/> <br/>Make out checks to "BAERS", and send them to <br/>BAERS c/o Vanessa Schnatmeier 1122 Hudson Street Redwood City, CA 94061 <br/> <br/>Name(s): __________________________________________________________ <br/>Street Address: ________________________________________________ <br/>City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________________ <br/>Phone: (____________) ____________ - ________________ <br/> <br/>Email: ______________________________________________ <br/> <br/>Mark if new address for mailing list: __ Number of admissions desired ______ <br/> <br/>See the flyer: http://flickr.com/photos/dancingisland/2490962848/sizes/l/ <br/> <br/>Preview the dances at the June 13 dance party in Palo Alto: http://www.baers.org/fridays.html <br/> <br/>What is the English Regency? See http://www.baers.org</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Alan 2008-06-10T02:11:13Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/5c75a896-60f1-4043-b621-68af9504453c 2008-06-20T20:26:35Z 2008-05-06T18:04:43Z

<div>Come join the GBACG for an old-fashioned sporting entertainment! <br/> <br/>The Bay Area Vintage Baseball League will be playing on the Big Rec Ballfield in Golden Gate Park. The San Jose Dukes go up against home team San Francisco Pacifics. Our teams will be in vintage baseball uniforms, playing by the original rules. You'll easily spot the <br/>umpire, because he's the guy on the field in top hat and tailcoat! Bring a picnic lunch and root for the team of your choice while sporting your Victorian Bustle era attire. <br/> <br/>More information and tickets can be found at: http://www.gbacg.org/current/bustles-baseball.html <br/> <br/>The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Advance tickets required.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-05-06T18:04:43Z automatthew http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/bae32873-46c4-4878-bdc3-fac64295d157 2008-06-03T18:01:18Z 2008-05-30T06:07:28Z

<div>hey, is anybody involved in or knows of any sewing circle get together to make costumes in san francisco? i would really like to get into one to make friends and get help making costumes this year, but i don't know of anything like that up here.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 8 replies </div>

automatthew 2008-05-30T06:07:28Z Chelsea http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/698892c7-2221-446c-b856-e7894353ccc3 2008-06-03T06:06:30Z 2008-04-22T18:26:10Z

<div>im sitting here ready to pull my hair out, making some of the silliest mistakes while sewing. and then it occured to me how many of us have hemmed a whole circle skirt before we realized we had no bobbin thread? how may of us have sewn things inside out upside down and backwards? <br/> <br/>its time to share... <br/> <br/>maybe others wont make the same mistakes, maybe it will just spread some smiles... </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 4 replies </div>

Chelsea 2008-04-22T18:26:10Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/179e345e-7381-448a-8939-9e842fbe1167 2008-05-29T05:28:45Z 2008-05-17T06:19:14Z

<div>Here's yet another opportunity to dress up or create a new costume! Mrs. Charles Hamilton and Mrs. Ashley Wilkes would like the lovely ladies of the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild to be assured that they have no objection to seeing copies of their own gowns at the ball as, of course, they themselves will be in mourning costume! <br/> <br/>Yes, if you are a card-carrying member of the GBACG, you are indeed eligible for the special GBACG advance discount. Please email us at peers@peers.org if you need information on that! <br/> <br/>Meanwhile, here's our latest ball write-up: <br/> <br/>THE GONE WITH THE WIND BALL <br/>(sponsored by the Period Events &amp; Entertainments Re-Creation Society) <br/>Saturday, June 7, 2008 <br/>Doors Open at 6:45 p.m. <br/>Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. <br/>Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Band: Bangers &amp; Mash <br/>Advance Tickets: $15.00 (by May 31) <br/>Tickets at the Door: $20.00 <br/>Ball Website: http://peers.org/gwtw.html <br/> <br/>Join us for the ultimate 19th century romantic fantasy experience - a ball inspired by the Charity Ball in Atlanta from the first part of Gone with the Wind. <br/> <br/>Bangers &amp; Mash plays an evening of exquisite waltzes and quadrilles, lively polkas and schottisches, mazurka waltzes, breathless reels and contradances popular in both the North and the South during the American Civil War. There will be a pre-ball dance lesson at 7:00 pm and, as usual, all set dances will be briefly taught or called. <br/> <br/>Suggested costume is mid-Victorian evening dress (1850’s or ‘60’s) or modern evening dress. European or Southern gentlemen in uniform are also most welcome. As usual, however, costumes are admired, not required. <br/> <br/>Punch and a light snack buffet will be served throughout the evening (Your potluck contributions to the buffet during these difficult times are greatly appreciated!). <br/> <br/>To order advance tickets for the ball, please send a check for $15.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. To order tickets online, please go to the ball website at http://peers.org/gwtw.html , scroll down to the PayPal icon, and click on it for directions. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. <br/> <br/>For more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org. <br/> <br/>Driving Directions: <br/>Take the 3rd Avenue exit off 101, going west into San Mateo. Follow 3rd Avenue across the railroad tracks and turn right on Ellsworth Avenue. The Masonic Lodge - a white three-story Colonial style Edwardian building - is located on the corner of Ellsworth and Tilton. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Lady Jane 2008-05-17T06:19:14Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f0f045e6-9e89-4cfb-969c-5f87aff0f3b5 2008-05-20T00:47:04Z 2008-05-20T00:47:04Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>A Victorian Artworks Afternoon <br/>Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 -- 12pm to 4pm <br/>Redwood Park, Oakland, CA <br/> <br/>Within the beautiful surroundings of the redwood forest, this event gives everyone a chance to emulate our predecessors by spending a relaxed afternoon following creative pursuits. Use your own style and artistic instincts and simply go exploring with the brush. Or if you like to exercise your oral expression, get together with your friends and read some scenes from famous historical plays. <br/> <br/>Suggested costume era: 1860 - 1880. <br/> <br/>Advance tickets required - $5 GBACG members*, $10 non-members, children 0-5 free <br/>*Members of our sister organizations (Costumers Guild West and Art Deco Society of California) may purchase tickets at the GBACG member price. <br/> <br/>Tickets and more information: <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/current/victorian-artworks.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-05-20T00:47:04Z Lady Jane http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/2925a592-4cb7-4ed9-8e02-4a44a71298c7 2008-04-22T22:52:53Z 2008-04-22T22:52:53Z

<div>Just a reminder that the deadline for ordering advance bargain tickets to the Chicago All-That-Jazz Ball is Saturday, April 26. To order advance tickets at the GBACG rate, please send a check for $10.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. James and I will be CostumeCon this weekend so you can also buy tickets from us there! Tickets, as usual, will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. Here’s our latest ball write-up: <br/> <br/> <br/>THE CHICAGO ALL-THAT-JAZZ BALL <br/>(Sponsored by PEERS – the Period Events &amp; Entertainment Re-Creation Society) <br/>Saturday, May 3, 2008 <br/>Location: San Mateo Masonic Temple <br/>100 N. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo <br/>Doors Open: 6:45 p.m. <br/>Vintage Dance Lesson: 7:00- 8:00 pm. <br/>Formal Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. <br/>Band: Lee Presson and the Nails <br/>Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by April 26); $20.00 at the door <br/>Ball Website: http://peers.org/chicago.html <br/> <br/>Rouge your knees, roll your stockings down, start the car, and come join us and host Billy Flynn, Esquire, at the hottest party in Chicago for All That Jazz! PEERS is proud (and truly amazed) to announce that the evening's band will be the one, the only, the incomparable Lee Presson and the Nails. <br/> <br/>1920’s or 30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress (white or black tie optional) is admired, but not required. The year is 1931 but we won't hold you to that. <br/> <br/>The music will range from elegant vintage ballroom dance music (waltzes, tangos, fox trots, and even polkas!) to cool blues and hot Swing of the 1920's and early ‘30's – perhaps with a few musical surprises along the way. For guests wishing to brush up on their vintage dance skills, there will be a pre-ball dance lesson in vintage Foxtrot and Swing at 7:00 p.m. with Persephone and Charles. Even if you’re a novice, they’ll soon have you gliding along the floor like young Fred Astaire and swinging like a gate. <br/> <br/>Intermission entertainment includes both a half-time floor show and DJ dance music for you insatiable dancers. To fortify us for these vigorous dance sets, a complimentary light snack buffet will be served throughout the evening. (In our current Depression, your potluck contributions are always appreciated!). <br/> <br/>Special Announcement from Mr. Lee Presson himself: “The first 100 people who attend the May Chicago Ball will get a free Lee Presson and the Nails CD.” <br/> <br/>For information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org. <br/> <br/>Driving Directions: <br/>Take the 3rd Avenue exit off 101, going west into San Mateo. Follow 3rd Avenue across the railroad tracks and turn right on Ellsworth Avenue. The Masonic Lodge - a white three-story Colonial style Edwardian building - is located on the corner of Ellsworth and Tilton.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lady Jane 2008-04-22T22:52:53Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/654063d2-dc72-4204-a673-801b1793b1f1 2008-04-08T18:10:27Z 2008-04-08T18:10:27Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>Victorian Corset Workshop <br/>Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2008 -- 9:30am to 5pm <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/current/victorian-corset-workshop.html <br/> <br/>Join Barbara Muran, proprietor of Of Corset for an all day Victorian <br/>Corset workshop! Using Laughing Moon Mercantile's Pattern #100, we <br/>will fit and construct an authentic Victorian corset. Barbara will <br/>also discuss fabrics and linings, busks and boning options, fitting <br/>and construction techniques, and how to lace and care for your <br/>corset. A basic supply list will be sent to students prior to class. <br/> <br/>Location: Language Sciences Institute (LSI), 2015 Center Street, <br/>Berkeley, one block west of the Berkeley BART station. LSI has drink <br/>machines but no food. Bring a sack lunch or visit one of the local <br/>eateries for lunch prior to class. Free street parking or paid <br/>parking nearby. <br/> <br/>Cost: $27.00 GBACG Members, $37.00 Non-Members for Workshop PLUS <br/>purchase of the kit. <br/> <br/>Kit Options: $75.00 for the natural herringbone coutil kit, $100.00 <br/>for bleached white or black herringbone coutil, pre-embroidered in a <br/>one-color design with matching satin trim. Kits include pattern, <br/>fabric, and hardware. Kit must be purchased through Barbara's <br/>website prior to the sign-up deadline. See the mail-in registration <br/>form for information on ordering the kit by mail.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-04-08T18:10:27Z jean-the-dancing-machine http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/a5432c49-ed50-4e22-aa0f-0a542c6d4de4 2008-04-07T09:03:20Z 2008-04-07T09:03:20Z

<div>BAERS Second Friday Dance Parties <br/>http://baers.org/ <br/> <br/>What: Learn Regency dances in an informal, supportive atmosphere. Dances led by Alan Winston and guest callers. <br/> <br/>How Much: A mere $8! <br/> <br/>Where: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue (off Middlefield), Palo Alto <br/>Map to church available here <br/> <br/>When: 8:00-10:30 p.m., second Fridays, September through November, and February through July. (Doors open 7:30, dance at 8:00 for sure, or earlier if there are enough people.) <br/> <br/>Dress: Casual. We recommend comfortable low-heeled shoes. Skirts worn by many women, but pants are definitely acceptable. <br/> <br/>Music: Live music by William Allen, Jan Battles, Paul Kostka, James Langdell, and Nettie Wijsman. Musicians who care to sit in get in free! <br/> <br/>See the Palo Alto Weekly's story and slide show on our second Friday dance parties! <br/>http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=4530</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

jean-the-dancing-machine 2008-04-07T09:03:20Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/78b2125e-388f-4c19-ab3a-369888804c7d 2008-03-20T22:25:21Z 2008-03-20T22:25:21Z

<div>Apologies for cross-posting - I thought this event would be of interest to both costumers &amp; faire folk, so I'm posting it in a few tribes. <br/> <br/>Costume Con is an annual event that moves around the country (and sometimes goes international) -- this year we are really lucky that it is coming to San Jose (first time in 14 years it's been in California!). For those who like to make costumes, or like to wear them, this is going to be a great venue to learn about costuming, and even more importantly, to socialize with likeminded people! There will be classes, competitions, and tons of social events (and yes, the hotel has a party floor!). <br/> <br/>It takes place April 25-28, 2008, so it's coming up in about a month! The cost goes up incrementally every so often - currently a weekend membership is $95 and will be $110 if you buy at the door - so purchase in advance! <br/> <br/>Check out their website for lots of details on classes, competitions, social events, hotel info, etc.: http://www.CC26.info <br/> <br/> <br/>Here's some more info: <br/> <br/>Costume-Con Returns to the Bay Area <br/>Costumers Gather to Ooo, Ahh, and Learn <br/> <br/>For the first time in 14 years, Costume-Con returns to California! Costume-Con is a premiere venue for professional and hobbyist costumers to meet, compete, share, and socialize. Costume-Con 26 takes place April 25-28, 2008, the San Jose DoubleTree. Visit http://www.CC26.info for more information. <br/> <br/>Costume-Con 26 welcomes space cadets, living history aficionados, reenactors, textile designers, theater designers, fursuiters, mascots, cosplayers, fantasy costumers, costume professionals and folks who just like to dress up! The convention offers fun and education for all types of costumers, and those who appreciate costumes, such as photographers and artists. <br/> <br/>Kevin Roche, master class award winning amateur costumer, is the chair for the convention, and will include his work in the retrospective programming. The historical and science-fiction contests are a major draw, for designers and skilled sewers alike. Fashion designers will find the Parallel Dimensions in Design competitions right up their alley. Mad Science Fair competitors create wild props and gadgets. Topics of workshop interest range from stagecraft to historical tribe design. Not to miss out on the lighter side, convention events include a Victorian Underwear Party and a Mouse-Kerade (costumed stuffed animals parade), as well as a special Doll Exhibit, featuring Japanese jointed dolls. <br/> <br/>"Costume-Con" is a registered service mark of Karen Dick, used by permission. <br/>"CC26! Adventures in the Costume Continuum" is a project of The Unconventional Foundation</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-03-20T22:25:21Z Liz http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/92d4ec33-36cc-49e9-90f8-daac328921f9 2008-03-19T15:23:00Z 2008-03-19T15:23:00Z

<div> JoAnn Peterson &amp; Barbara Muran, of Laughing Moon Patterns will be teaching a workshop on construction of the Dore corset. <br/>Class is limited to 20. <br/>Date: Saturday &amp; Sunday April 5th &amp; 6th. <br/>Time: 10 - 5 <br/>Place: Vallejo Musical Theater <br/> Old Historic Post office <br/> 823 Marin Street <br/> Vallejo, CA 94590 <br/>Fees: $25 class (payable to Liz Martin) <br/> $75 Kit - includes everything needed to make the Dore corset -(payable to Joann Peterson) <br/> <br/>What to bring: Sewing Machine, don't forget your power cord or pedal. Extra machine needles, size 12 or 14. Zipper foot if you have one. Extension cord, thread, surge protector if you have one. <br/>Usual sewing supplies, scissors, pins, hand needles, measuring tape, your favorite method of marking on fabric <br/>Ruler, tape (the kind you use to wrap presents), pencil, a couple of pieces of paper- any kind will do <br/>Tapered awl if you have one - teachers will have plenty <br/> <br/>This is a 2 day workshop designed to be as flexible as possible for everyone's schedules. <br/>You can come one or both days. This class is perfect for those of you who have been wanting to make your own corset but needed help with the fitting. Please bring or wear a t-shirt that you can fit your corset over. <br/> <br/>Brown bag lunch is encouraged. We have refrigerator space &amp; microwave access. <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Liz 2008-03-19T15:23:00Z manda http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/0a761980-6919-4697-8844-c2c1f56c9c73 2008-03-19T07:53:42Z 2008-03-19T04:42:50Z

<div>how do you determine how large a pleat should be? Is it just trial and error or is there a better was to determine how much much material you need, or how to get a section of material pleated correctly to have an even pleat in a section?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

manda 2008-03-19T04:42:50Z buick-qualityandservice http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/671b48ff-15f5-42d4-81c4-60f8c073fb66 2008-03-07T00:15:39Z 2008-03-07T00:15:39Z

<div>This means---Sweetheart Victorians and Waist Cinchers! It only applies to store stock--but drop by~~you may find something perfect!!!! <br/> <br/>SF Fetish Ball Weekend Sale at Dark Garden Mar. 6--Mar. 8 <br/>Need a last minute costume for the San Francisco Fetish Ball Weekend? Once again, the extravaganza will unfold!!!!! <br/> <br/>All Ready to Wear Corsets in stock are 10% off! <br/>All hosiery is 10% off!!! <br/> <br/>We've got what you need to fit in (or stand out)! We have a large <br/>variety of Ready-to-Wear Corsets, skirts and fabulous mini top hats, <br/>lingerie and hosiery, to finish the perfect ensemble. Something for <br/>everyone, every size, available now! <br/> <br/> <br/>The SF Fetish Ball Weekend is March 6th through the 8th. <br/> <br/>Tickets and more info can be found at www.sffetishball.com/. <br/> <br/> <br/>This sale is... <br/>at Dark Garden Unique Corsetry <br/>321 Linden <br/>Hayes Valley <br/>San Francisco <br/> <br/>Hours: Mon-Sat 1pm -7pm <br/> <br/> <br/>Thanks</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

buick-qualityandservice 2008-03-07T00:15:39Z Craig http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/c6d693d5-e41b-477a-b9f6-dac3728bb308 2008-03-01T18:46:32Z 2008-03-01T18:46:32Z

<div>WHAT: <br/>Humanitarians, pirate enthusiasts, music buffs and movie fans are invited to San Francisco’s historic Verdi Club for an evening of live music, dancing, and star gazing at the first annual Pirate Ball and Silent Auction. Raise a pint and sing along to nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch. Then groove to local indie rock group The Plasterkatz. Delight in the clever antics of the infamous Jack Spareribs, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and bid on over $5,000 worth of limited edition collectibles and memorabilia. Win a raffle prize or revel in the company of Barbossa's crewmembers from the hit Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl: The forceful Bo'sun who slapped Miss Swan - Isaac C Singelton Jr., the creepy Koehler who choked Captain Jack through the bars of his cell - Treva Etienne, and the sadistic grenade tossing Jacoby - Vince Lozano. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best pirate gear and enter The Best Dressed Pirate contest. 100% of the event’s gross proceeds will go to The Children’s Hospital and Research Center of Oakland. <br/> <br/>WHO: <br/>Pirates for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (“Pirates4choc”) was started by Evan Pagay, an Orange County DJ and Jack Sparrow impersonator, and Matt Stone, owner of Sea Wolf Clothing Company in Huntington Beach. Evan and Matt gathered a group of piratical celebrities and entertainers to donate their time to entertain, give out toys, and play games with the children and their families in the hospital. The event was so successful, the group decided to launch a similar hospital visit and fund raiser in Northern California under the leadership of Craig Appel, local Bay Area pirate entertainer. <br/> <br/>WHEN: <br/>Saturday, March 21, 2008 <br/>VIP pre-party 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Doors open for general admission at 8:00PM. <br/> <br/>WHERE: <br/>The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA <br/> <br/>PRICES: <br/>Advance tickets: $30.00 <br/>Tickets at the door: $40.00 <br/>VIP tickets: $50.00 <br/> <br/>VIP package includes reserved parking, gift bag, and exclusive early admission to the Pirate Lounge for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres with The Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl film actors. <br/> <br/>Tickets available at Sea Wolf Trading Company, 36551 Fremont Blvd. Fremont or online at http://www.pirates4choc.org </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Craig 2008-03-01T18:46:32Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/9e2333ce-aa54-4aa1-b118-6d1339610956 2008-02-24T02:14:08Z 2008-02-01T18:57:38Z

<div>Sunday, March 9th, 9:30-4:30 <br/>Berkeley, Calif. <br/> <br/>Tickets are now on sale for Costume Academy 2008: <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/costume-academy/ <br/> <br/>There are twelve classes offered, four classes in each time slot, three time slots. Each student chooses one class from the four topics in each time slot. It's that simple: a full day with 3 classes! <br/> <br/>The cost for members of GBACG is $50.00 <br/>For non-members the cost is $60.00 <br/>There is even an option to buy a Quiznos Box Lunch for $8.50! <br/> <br/>Some classes may fill up before others, so purchase soon to get the classes you want. <br/> <br/>NOTE: If you are paying online, please be sure to read the directions above the PayPal buttons to complete your registration correctly!!! <br/> <br/>Hope to see you at Costume Academy 2008!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-02-01T18:57:38Z katherinesummer http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f5e49553-0033-4970-91e7-8d0d76e8ea2c 2008-02-22T13:43:24Z 2008-02-22T13:43:24Z

<div>What are some resources for traditional Persian costume? I'm looking for both research materials as well as merchandise.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

katherinesummer 2008-02-22T13:43:24Z Liz http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/735553b0-bdf4-485a-b5b8-3a38342fbca0 2008-02-18T07:24:17Z 2008-02-18T07:24:17Z

<div>Get a head start on Dickens! and avoid the pre-season stress! <br/>Know that your costume will pass costume approval with flying colors! <br/> <br/>Spaces still available in the first section: <br/>Chemise and bloomers <br/> <br/>Start Date: Wednesday Feb 20th - continues for the next 3 Wed nights <br/>Time: doors open 6:30 pm, Class begins at 7 pm. <br/>Place: Vallejo Musical Theater <br/>823 Marin St. <br/>Vallejo Ca <br/>Fee: $20 per class (4 classes), Only $65 if you pay the whole class up front. SAVE $15 <br/>There are a few work scholarships available, please contact me privately to discuss this option. <br/>Class limited to 20 participants <br/>you can register on line at: <br/> <br/>Requirements/materials needed: sewing machine, sewing machine needles size 10, sharp pins, 3 sharpened pencils, sewers tape measure, extension cord/strip plug, seam ripper, good scissors for fabric cutting, chocolate, caffeine, <br/>Nice to have: Clear ruler, tracing paper, <br/> <br/>There will be a materials fee $50: includes fabric, thread and pattern. <br/>We are using Joanne Peterson's Laughing Moon pattern #100 <br/> <br/>Upcoming workshops will be: <br/>Corset <br/>Hoops &amp; petticoats <br/>Skirt <br/>Garibaldi Blouse <br/>Swiss Belt <br/>Zouave Jacket <br/>Dress <br/>Outer wear <br/> <br/>and then we'll move into men's wear! <br/> <br/> <br/>PM me with your email if you'd like to be added to the email info list.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Liz 2008-02-18T07:24:17Z Alan http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/b9308f90-1fa5-4a27-bae4-d3074333769f 2008-02-13T07:40:17Z 2008-02-13T07:40:17Z

<div>THE CYPRIANS' BALL <br/> <br/>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008 <br/> <br/>at the <br/> <br/>SAN MATEO MASONIC LODGE <br/>(San Mateo) <br/>100 N. Ellsworth, at Tilton <br/> <br/>Doors open 7:30 <br/> <br/>The ball starts with "Congress of Vienna" at 8:00 <br/>$15 in advance. <br/>$20 at the door <br/> <br/>There's a two-dollar GBACG discount (for the GBACG member only) in advance or at the door. <br/> <br/>Scandalous early-1800s costume - the era of "Pride and Prejudice" admired <br/>but not required. We cannot, in good conscience, recommend that young ladies <br/>damp their muslins in the Bay Area in February. (Modern festive or formal wear, or <br/>courtesan wear from any era - after all, they were doing Cretan revival in Paris at <br/>this time.) <br/> <br/>For more information, call 650/365-2913 or visit <br/>www.baers.org (where you can download a registration form) <br/> <br/>Directions: From Highway 101, exit at 3d Avenue. Go west on 3d, turn right <br/>at N. Ellsworth. The temple is at the corner of N. Ellsworth and Tilton. <br/> <br/>(Note: "The Cyprian" was a Regency nickname for Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, who <br/>was associated with the island of Cyprus. Cyprians, then, were devotees of <br/>Aphrodite; in other words, courtesans, who held an annual ball to shop for new <br/>"protectors" who could keep them in good style. So there's an extra degree of <br/>flirtatiousness at the Cyprians' Ball.) <br/> <br/>All country dances taught and prompted. Fun will be had!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Alan 2008-02-13T07:40:17Z buick-qualityandservice http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/c6e26854-b2d5-4f52-a68b-fb46453b6552 2008-02-07T20:45:51Z 2008-02-06T23:15:30Z

<div>Happy Valentine's Day from Dark Garden! To celebrate this fun holiday with something longer-lasting and better for you than chocolate, come down to the store and get 10% off all accessories, and 10% to 30% off selected garments! We have beautiful jewelry, satiny gloves, and sexy hosiery to dress up your new corset purchase. We have just gotten in the cutest array of ruffly panties and sheer mesh garter belts, as well as parasols and fans perfect for a romantic photo shoot! To suit your needs, we are offering 10% off all custom corset orders during this time as well. <br/>Need a last minute gift? Gift certificates purchased between February 8th and 14th will include a coupon for 10% off a custom corset order.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

buick-qualityandservice 2008-02-06T23:15:30Z ladykalessia http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/89d119ff-656a-4f60-96a1-f344583f92cb 2008-02-04T23:56:27Z 2008-02-01T17:24:14Z

<div>Hi all, <br/> <br/>Just spreading the word a bit, since this is a smaller event and doesn't get a lot of publicity outside of San Jose. PAC*SJ is a groupd devoted to restoring and preserving historic buildings and landscapes in the South Bay, and this is one of their annual fundraisers. I got to see the hats firsthand during the photo shoot (that's me, in the green feather beret) and there are some truly fabulous ones up for sale this year. I suggest you all go check it out - if not to buy, then at least for inspiration and to support a worthy cause! <br/> <br/>See below for info: <br/>http://preservation.org/events/hatsale/hats_08/tickets_hatsale_2008.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

ladykalessia 2008-02-01T17:24:14Z katherinesummer http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/2c866bbd-da72-408d-bdff-9a7a78ae9687 2008-01-26T16:29:29Z 2008-01-25T00:24:53Z

<div>Do you even take rush orders? <br/> <br/>What kind of clause (if any) do you include in your contract? <br/> <br/>Do you charge more for rush orders? <br/> <br/>While it would be nice to say no to rush orders, sometimes as a freelancer I have to occasionally take what I can get when I can get it. <br/> <br/>What I usually tell clients is that if they want a rush order, that I can't gaurantee that they will be getting EXACTLY what they expect--and I also tell them that I will often be working up until the very last minute, especially since there can be unexpected delays or issues. If this is okay with them, then we proceed, if it isn't, then we don't. Is this what you do too or do you have something else that you tell your clients? <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 6 replies </div>

katherinesummer 2008-01-25T00:24:53Z katherinesummer http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/947a3591-e05b-4b64-ab95-1f7c36c14087 2008-01-20T18:52:19Z 2008-01-05T00:32:05Z

<div>Working without a contract has bitten me in the ass a few too many times. <br/> <br/>I make custom costumes, mostly for bellydancers. <br/> <br/>What are some good resources for writing contracts for custom sewing? <br/> <br/>What are the obvious and not so obvious things that a contract should state? <br/> <br/>Much obliged, <br/>ks</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 6 replies </div>

katherinesummer 2008-01-05T00:32:05Z Lalalala! http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/7e0895ff-3a1a-4254-a292-a5abc34a8c9e 2008-01-15T19:26:35Z 2008-01-15T19:26:35Z

<div>Hi all, <br/> <br/>We are looking for a costume designer for the short film "The Sheep and The Ranch Hand; a SexyQueer Love Story." The main design/creation effort will be for the sexy sheep costume, but there will be a couple of other costumes as well which can be put together using purchased articles of clothing. <br/> <br/>In addition to your design work, you would also be the Costume Supervisor on the actual shoot. <br/> <br/>This would be a great gig for a student or someone starting out in their career who is looking for film credits. You get: credit, exposure, connections, DVD, good food, good folks, good film for your reel. I am a very aggressive marketer so this film will get a lot of exposure. <br/> <br/>There will be three shoot days, probably on a weekend. Shooting will take place in the latter part of January/early February. <br/> <br/>Following is a description of the film: <br/> <br/>Welcome to a sexy, comedic love story of a woman discovering the joys of imagining that she is a Sheep. In being her bestial self, she experiences a freedom that is both unexpected and profoundly empowering. While at times tongue-in-cheek, this film also has an underlying serious theme of personal freedom. <br/> <br/>In animalistic pleasures both simple (eating delicious clover) and sublimely erotic (having her fleece combed and de-burred, and more), she revels in adventures with her adoring lover, the Ranch Hand. Her journey takes her from loneliness to liberation through connecting with her internal truth. The script is funny, sexy, and real, and has received very positive feedback. <br/> <br/>Please see our website at <br/> <br/>sheeplovestory.webs.com <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lalalala! 2008-01-15T19:26:35Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/4d96c285-125d-412c-acd9-6f3ad16cbf0e 2008-01-15T18:17:09Z 2008-01-05T20:03:59Z

<div>You can now send in your RSVP for our 4th Annual GBACG Open House! Read below on how to RSVP. <br/> <br/>~ GBACG ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ~ <br/>Sunday, January 27th <br/>1:00pm – 5:00 pm <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/Current/OpenHouse08.html <br/> <br/>RSVP no later than January 24th Seating is limited so don't delay! <br/> <br/>Berkeley City Club <br/>2315 Durant Ave. at Ellsworth St. <br/>Berkeley, Calif. <br/>NOTE NEW LOCATION! <br/> <br/>FREE for GBACG Members <br/>$5 for non-members (pay at the door; refundable if you purchase GBACG membership at Open House) <br/> <br/>You must RSVP by January 24th <br/> <br/>We invite all GBACG members and non-members alike to join us for our yearly open house at the Berkeley City Club. <br/> <br/>* Hear about our events, workshops, and salons for 2008 <br/>* Enjoy this year's fashion show <br/>* Meet and mingle with the GBACG Board of Directors and GBACG members <br/>* View our photo albums of past events <br/>* Participate in our fabulous raffle for great items such as a Costume College membership, a membership to Costume Con 26 in San Jose, patterns, books, and other surprises. <br/>* Light refreshments (note: a full meal will not be provided) <br/> <br/>This is a great way to see what we're all about and meet other costumers without having to worry about wearing a costume. Even though costumes are NOT required -- if you'd like to come in costume we'd be delighted. <br/> <br/>HOW TO RSVP (we need you to because space is limited) <br/> <br/>· Send an email to Kendra at openhouse@gbacg.org and list the names of those in your party who will be attending. Send your email no later than January 24th <br/> <br/>· Or, mail a note to Kendra Van Cleave at 1425 Allston Way, Berkeley CA 94702. It must arrive by January 24th. Please provide all the names in your party that will be attending. <br/> <br/>Special Membership Offer for the Open House -- Only $20 for the year! <br/> <br/>This year we are offering $2 off our annual membership of $22. You can join GBACG, or renew your current membership (even if it hasn't expired yet). If you can't attend the Open House we will run a one-week special the week of January 21st where you can renew online with PayPal or send in your check (but it must be postmarked by Saturday, January 26th). Details will be up on our web site page shortly. <br/> <br/>More information, including directions and public transportation information: http://www.gbacg.org/Current/OpenHouse08.html <br/> <br/>Questions: please email openhouse@gbacg.org</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kendra 2008-01-05T20:03:59Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/4f295854-1581-43ce-9585-7a4e96991f46 2008-01-11T18:07:15Z 2008-01-11T18:07:15Z

<div>Calling all Edwardians --- from actresses and bon vivants to pillars of society. The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild requests the pleasure of your company as we enjoy our first event of 2008, the Gilded Age Tea. This sumptuous afternoon of pleasure will be held in the The Garden Court of San Francisco's first grand hotel, The Palace. <br/> <br/>The Palace has welcomed kings and queens, industrialists and dignitaries, presidents and prime ministers. It is, in every way, an ideal setting for The Gilded Tea. Our tea celebrates the debonair and graceful fin de siecle world immortalized by writer Edith Wharton, painter John Singer Sargent, and beauty Camille Clifford inspiring the drawings of Charles Dana Gibson. <br/> <br/>We will convene for an exquisitely elegant afternoon of high tea and gracious company in a Belle Epoque setting among marble pillars, potted palms and a string quartet playing for our pleasure. <br/> <br/>Tickets are $48 for GBACG Members, $58 for Non-Members, and $40 for Children. <br/> <br/>For more Information and to Purchase Tickets: <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/current/gilded-age-tea.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2008-01-11T18:07:15Z stache http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/9e45da09-d754-4bf2-960e-206152d38880 2007-12-06T21:16:00Z 2007-12-06T21:16:00Z

<div>For an absinthe theme New Years party and the Edwardian Ball, I'm looking for a very tired and old vintage tails coat or morning jacket. Black or darker tones are best and sizes between 38 and 40 are preferred, though a little smaller may do (those old folk were tiny you know!). <br/> <br/>I WANT it to be very tattered and/or threadbare, even a bit dirty. Think early Chaplin or any number of long lost absinthe poets and bedraggled bohemians from Paris circa 1890-1910, slumped over in a filthy tavern corner and spotty with spilled spirits. <br/> <br/>However, the coat must be mostly intact and wearable. I'm not interested in something so brittle and ancient that it'll fall apart. <br/> <br/>Please do check those dusty old great grandparents' closets and grandiose wardrobes for something now far too worse for wear but befitting a special costume for my green fairy dreams. <br/> <br/>Click my face and send a message with any leads. Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

stache 2007-12-06T21:16:00Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/0889000f-d534-4165-b00e-e3363a0f8a47 2007-12-05T19:25:45Z 2007-12-05T19:25:45Z

<div>Join us for "The GBACG goes to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair" on Saturday, December 8th. We'll have three 'meet-ups' during the day. Join us for one, two, or all three. At each of the meet-ups, look for this year’s hosts, Lynne Taylor and Bridget Bradley-Scaife. <br/> <br/>1:30pm – We'll gather for a glass of holiday cheer at the Prince Edward Pub in Pickwick Square. Join us for a pint or glass as we toast the spirits of season and share good wishes among our company. Please try to join us for this meet-up, as we will be taking some group photos! <br/> <br/>2:30pm – We’ll gather at the Other Books Stage in Pickwick Square to see all the wonderful costumes shown in the Costume Contest. Lets ooh 'n aah over all the fine workmanship and see which will be our favorites this year! <br/> <br/>4:00pm – We'll end our day with parlour games at Tavistock House, home of the Dickens Family. Come join and play or just watch the fun and merriment in the parlour! <br/> <br/>More info: http://gbacg.org/Current/Dickens2007.htm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-12-05T19:25:45Z Lalalala! http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/7b0cc6c1-eff2-48b6-a24d-aa4f4201962c 2007-11-14T19:13:14Z 2007-11-14T19:13:14Z

<div>Hi everyone, <br/> <br/>I'm making a short film (5-6 minutes), and will need a costumer. Specifically, I'll need a sheep costume, as well as a ranch hand costume. The sheep costume will need to be crafted, and the ranch hand costume will either be provided by actor, or can be purchase in thrift stores. I thought this would be a good place to post to see if anyone here might be interested in joining in on a fun project with fun people. <br/> <br/>The story is of a woman discovering the erotic joys of imagining that she is a Sheep, having adventures with her loving Ranch Hand. It's an all female cast. I've received excellent feedback on the script. Auditions will be in a week or so, and shooting will happen late this month or early next month. No pay but credit, DVD, good food, good folks, lots o' fun, and a well-run shoot. <br/> <br/>About me: I’m a queer female video producer with corporate/industrial experience, who wants to just do something fun and creative for the heck of it. I'll be submitting this short to festivals and perhaps some online venues. <br/> <br/>If interested, PM me telling me about your interest in the project, and I can tell you more...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lalalala! 2007-11-14T19:13:14Z Katie http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/cb17f7ba-de96-4d0f-9d7a-7a2e843b5933 2007-11-03T02:29:44Z 2007-10-11T13:26:34Z

<div>The 2007 Greater Bay Area Costumer's Guild Workshop Series Presents: <br/> <br/>Trimming Your Toppers <br/> <br/>November 11, 2007 <br/>12 - 5 p.m. <br/> <br/>Lynne Taylor will discuss the three traditional types of hat <br/>trimming and how to choose and apply them. There will also be a <br/>primer on the application of veiling! Students will have time to <br/>create their hat trimmings after the lecture and demos. A supply <br/>list will be sent to each student prior to class. <br/> <br/>Location: Language Sciences Institute (LSI), 2015 Center Street, <br/>Berkeley, CA, one block west of the Berkeley BART station. LSI has <br/>drink machines but no food. Bring a sack lunch or visit one of the <br/>local eateries for lunch prior to class. The classroom will be open <br/>at 11:30. There will be an afternoon break. Free street parking or <br/>paid parking nearby. <br/> <br/>Cost: $26.00 GBACG Members, $36.00 Non-Members <br/> <br/>Deadline for Sign-up: Nov 4, 2007 or until full. Space is limited <br/>This workshop is payable via PayPal. You may also pay by check. <br/>Please see our website for the sign-up form: <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/Current/TrimmingYourToppers.htm <br/> <br/>Questions? E-mail Katie at workshops@gbacg.org <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Katie 2007-10-11T13:26:34Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/c9de0147-0729-4d62-ae20-5b7351e8978f 2007-10-27T06:26:56Z 2007-10-27T06:26:56Z

<div>GBACG is once again selling discount tickets to Dickens Fair! You can buy as many as you want; tickets are good any day of the fair; tickets are held for you at Will Call (ie you pick up all your tickets the first day you go to fair). <br/> <br/>** The deadline to purchase advance tickets is Nov. 16th!! ** <br/> <br/>Cost is: <br/>- GBACG Members: $12 (check), $13 (PayPal) <br/>- Non-members: $14 (check), $15 (PayPal) <br/> <br/>Details and ordering info: http://gbacg.org/Current/DickensTickets.htm <br/> <br/>Don't forget to join us for "GBACG Goes to the Dickens Fair" on Dec. 8th!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-10-27T06:26:56Z endymionsfate http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/6f47e15f-4add-46f9-8ee3-d618b7359b43 2007-10-21T04:56:47Z 2007-10-21T04:56:47Z

<div>Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, <br/> I thought that this might be a good spot to list this wonderful annual event. If you are a lover of Victorian and Edwardian architecture, everything Victoriana, or ever wondered what some of these great old homes must look like on the inside as you walk-by, now is your chance! Here is a link to their website http://www.victorianalliance.org/ or, a link to tomorrow's tour http://www.victorianalliance.org/2007-home-tour.html <br/> <br/>This is the first time that Noe Valley homes have been featured on the tour in 25 years. Tickets may be purchased for $25 on the day of the tour at the Victorian Alliance ticket booth on Elizabeth Street between Diamond and Castro; tour hours are 1-5 pm.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

endymionsfate 2007-10-21T04:56:47Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/75c137bf-92a2-45a6-a815-f7681f6781dc 2007-10-11T21:01:48Z 2007-10-01T22:09:04Z

<div>***Costumers Yard Sale*** <br/> <br/>Sunday, October 14, noon to 4pm <br/>(no early-birds, please) <br/> <br/>512 Laswell Ave, San Jose <br/>near hwys 280 &amp; 880 <br/>Use Yahoo! Maps to find us <br/> <br/>8 costumers are selling their goodies in one place! Shop for fabric, patterns, historical &amp; fantasy costumes, accessories, wigs, vintage clothing, Halloween &amp; goth gear, handmade crafts -- bargains &amp; surprises galore. <br/> <br/>Looking for a reproduction 18th-c. gown, vintage ostrich plumes, or a traditional Egyptian belly-dance costume? How about a 1950s black taffeta dress, a reproduction 1850s Dickens Faire dress, or a red satin can-can costume? Maybe bolts of velvet &amp; brocade fabric or wedding veil supplies are your thing? Come see these delights &amp; more. <br/> <br/>A few sellers will take PayPal, all will take cash. A communal dressing room with mirrors is available to try costumes on. <br/> <br/>Visit the treasure trove of other costumers' closets. You never know what fabulous things you'll find! <br/> <br/>Bonus for buyers: <br/>This house is just blocks away from the hidden gem that is San Jose's Antique Row. Visit over a dozen jam-packed stores, selling everything from Victorian oak furniture to vintage 1950s dresses to Art Deco glassware -- often at better prices &amp; less picked-over than in other parts of the Bay Area. We'll have a handout listing all the stores. Get a full day of treasure hunting in San Jose. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kendra 2007-10-01T22:09:04Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f4740b83-a005-4c57-b9b9-9ee4fd0da3f1 2007-10-09T23:29:09Z 2007-10-09T23:29:09Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>Costume Salon: The Gilded Age <br/>Sunday, October 14th, 2007 -- 1pm to 5pm <br/> <br/>We will focus on costume from the Edwardian Era, 1901-1910. Tea will be provided and tidy, non-greasy potluck tea snacks are welcome. Various antique garments and accessories and costume reference books will be there to inspire. Come to socialize, work on projects, or brainstorm costumes for our upcoming Guilded Age Tea event. This is a newcomer-friendly event with no dress-up required. Our host is Sally Norton and this Costume Salon will be held in Fremont. If you are interested in attending, send an email to Lisa at costumesalons@gbacg.org to RSVP and get directions.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-10-09T23:29:09Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/9b551a1f-b43a-4723-bbfe-24c67ed3ed66 2007-10-08T18:42:51Z 2007-08-28T22:39:33Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>VICTORIAN CEMETERY STROLL <br/>Saturday, October 13th, 2007 -- 12:30pm to 4:30pm <br/>Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA <br/>http://gbacg.org/Current/CemeteryStroll.htm <br/> <br/>Please join GBACG for a peaceful Autumn stroll through a beautiful, picturesque Victorian cemetery. Mountain View Cemetery, nestled in the hills of Oakland, California, is a San Francisco Bay Area gem. This cemetery is considered to be one of the most prominent examples of the Victorian “garden style” cemeteries in America. The design was created in 1863 by Frederick Law Olmstead, landscape architect famous for designing Central Park in New York City, and the grounds of the Capitol in Washington DC. His design for Mountain View Cemetery incorporates the surrounding natural world and features terraced hills, breathtaking vista views, and extraordinary monuments. <br/> <br/>Our walk will feature several stops along the way, designed especially to enhance the visit and give us a chance to enjoy the areas features and history. The stroll will last about one hour, afterwards we’ll retire to a special spot for a late afternoon lunch, so be sure to pack yourself a picnic. <br/> <br/>ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED. Ticket deadline is 10/9. <br/> <br/>Lots more info, including ticket details: http://gbacg.org/Current/CemeteryStroll.htm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-08-28T22:39:33Z Nikki http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/a0ca4063-7b2c-4690-a336-0fea5aa9ff28 2007-09-22T04:36:14Z 2007-09-22T04:36:14Z

<div>Hello all you Costumers! <br/>I am considering producing a Halloween themed event in SF a week before Halloween and wondering if there is enough interested folks that create costumes and Halloween themed items to warrant renting a large space?? <br/> <br/>Do you make costumes or something Halloween related? <br/>Looking for local businesses and entrepreneurs to join me in creating a great event! <br/> <br/>If interested email me with what you make or sell that is Halloween themed!! <br/>Thanks <br/>Nikki</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Nikki 2007-09-22T04:36:14Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f6407a88-cc2b-438b-bf32-c418d39b880b 2007-09-10T06:14:17Z 2007-08-28T21:33:22Z

<div>The GBACG Goes to... <br/> <br/>THE GATSBY SUMMER AFTERNOON <br/>Sunday, September 9th, 2007 -- 1:00pm to 6:00pm <br/>Dunsmuir House &amp; Gardens, Oakland, CA <br/> <br/>The biggest and best costume party of the year takes place at Dunsmuir Historic House in Oakland. It’s The Gatsby Summer Afternoon presented by the Art Deco Society of California. <br/> <br/>This year GBACG is going to Gatsby and we hope to have the pleasure of your company. Known simply as The Gatsby, this event allows attendees to step back in time, circa 1925, as the party fills the great lawns in front of Dunsmuir House. The air is sweetened by the sounds of music from the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra playing popular favorites of the 1920s and 1930s. Antique cars offer a chauffeur service from the main gate to the picnic area. You’ll have a short walk to find our picnic location. <br/> <br/>MORE DETAILS, including ticket info: http://gbacg.org/Current/Gatsby07.htm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kendra 2007-08-28T21:33:22Z LadyThorn http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/b91b8879-0829-4df6-bc59-02312acd4b4e 2007-08-15T20:22:22Z 2007-08-15T20:22:22Z

<div>Butterfield 8 Theatre Company is looking for a Costume Designer. <br/> <br/>Butterfield 8 is a small but emerging company based in the East Bay. Following the vision of Artistic Director John Butterfield, the company is dedicated to bringing fresh approaches to classic and historical works, as well as showcasing new and experimental plays and ideas. <br/> <br/>We are currently going into production for <br/> <br/>A Midsummer Night’s Dream <br/> <br/>This production will feature some non-traditional casting, with a strong possibility of same-sex couples in the leading roles, and supporting roles filled by either sex, all ages, and many “body-types.” We hope to emphasize movement with both staging and costuming, and may double-cast several roles. <br/> <br/>The show will be in production through August and September, <br/>and run weekends in October at Cue Productions in Concord. <br/> <br/>Future productions this season will include <br/>The Importance of Being Earnest and Taming of the Shrew. <br/> <br/>We are seeking a costume designer who will bring an innovative and fresh perspective, and who understands the time and monetary challenges of community theatre. This is a volunteer position, with growing exposure to the community, and great opportunity to stretch some creative wings. <br/> <br/>If you are interested, or would like further details, please email: <br/> <br/>8butterfield@gmail.com <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

LadyThorn 2007-08-15T20:22:22Z fkinggiggles http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f5761ec4-053d-46f1-b797-ec30ce086341 2007-08-13T22:05:58Z 2007-08-12T23:43:38Z

<div>It was on sale at Poppy's but no indicator as to what it was made of...it has chenille stripes along side what i think is bicolored draped/cinched cotton. I washed it very carefully and it dried nicely as well and now have a yard of 56" wide mystery fabric with too much give for a corset (would've looked nice too). Now I am at a loss for what to do with it...anyone got an idea, other than forking it over to someone else? Oh the colors are a tawny brown chenille and a mix of brown and robin's egg blue - so pretty.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

fkinggiggles 2007-08-12T23:43:38Z M http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/7def63c9-3ff8-4cc2-89a4-e3a44de8518f 2007-08-13T15:14:31Z 2007-06-08T20:43:45Z

<div>Please pardon the cross-post. <br/> <br/>Does anyone know of a place that rents their grommet setter in SF or the South Bay at large? I've mislaid mine and have a project due right away. Laci's is out of reach for me due to their limited hours and my schedule. It would be very helpful to find someone who - like Laci's - will also sell 00 grommets as mine are probably with my setter! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 3 replies </div>

M 2007-06-08T20:43:45Z B.J. http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/64d731e5-9cd1-4e5b-9342-05915cace030 2007-07-24T03:01:08Z 2007-07-24T03:01:08Z

<div>(San Francisco, CA) - Local movie makers Kelp Entertainment are proud to unveil their new detective mystery in a free Noir-themed bash and public screening at 12 Galaxies on the evening of August 7th, 8:00 P.M. <br/> <br/>Set in San Francisco, 1948, “The Smiling Man” tells the story of down-on-his-luck private detective Nick Chambers as he tracks down a missing man with only a single lead to work from - a photograph of his grinning quarry. Without even a name to go on, Nick begins a citywide hunt for this mysterious missing person, but finds more questions than answers. Based on the short story written by Keoni Chavez, originally published in the anthology “Fog City Nocturne”, The Smiling Man pays loving homage to the classic detective films of the forties, while adding a decidedly post-modern slant. <br/> <br/>The centerpiece of the evening will be two screenings of “The Smiling Man”, each lasting 37 minutes, once in vintage black and white, and again in color. Many members of the cast and crew will be on hand to share anecdotes and answer questions. <br/> <br/>Guests can compete in a “Liar’s Dice” tournament for valuable prizes. Refreshments will be available for purchase at 12 Galaxies’ bar, and we may have a surprise musical guest! <br/> <br/>1940’s clothing is encouraged, but by no means required. <br/> <br/> <br/>“The Smiling Man” World Premiere and DVD Release Party <br/>Tuesday, August 7th, 8:00 p.m. <br/>12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission Street @ 22nd St., San Francisco <br/>Open to the public, 21 and over. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com> <br/>http://www.12galaxies.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

B.J. 2007-07-24T03:01:08Z thebrillianthen http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/5bf6e55f-50ea-4412-b278-03e2a3a8e61e 2007-07-19T18:21:52Z 2007-07-19T18:21:52Z

<div>SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2007 <br/>11:00 am to 3:00 pm <br/>Humanist Hall, Oakland <br/>390 27th St, between Telegraph and Broadway <br/> <br/>Does your alter ego need a makeover? Is your costume closet filled with treasures you haven’t been wearing? Got an unfinished wearable art project that needs a little push of inspiration? RE-FASHION is the solution! <br/> <br/>RE-FASHION is a costume swap and modification event. Bring a bag or more of your unwanted costumes, finery, accessories, and notions, and something to hold your takeaways. Please, no underwear or swimwear. There will be a suggested donation, but the focus is recycling, and nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. <br/> <br/>The swap begins with a giant collective pile of clothing, the unwanted costumes of all who attend. Everyone is welcome to dive in and find their next new, used items from the pile. Take as little or as much clothing from this pile as you like. <br/> <br/>We’ll provide transformation stations, where you can cut, sew, glue, paint, bedazzle, and otherwise renew and combine someone else's rags into your riches. <br/> <br/>There will be an outdoor area, where you can supervise your children as they play, and where children’s items will be swapped. <br/> <br/>If you’d like to: <br/>volunteer for the event <br/>bring your sewing machine to the event for others to use <br/>help run a transformation station <br/>lead a workshop on modifying clothing <br/>or provide an activity for children <br/> <br/>or if you just need more information… <br/> <br/>please email refashion2007@gmail.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

thebrillianthen 2007-07-19T18:21:52Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/08a2a096-f08d-4893-8da4-73636ee0f847 2007-06-29T17:57:21Z 2007-05-22T20:33:32Z

<div>Tickets are now on sale for: <br/> <br/>SURVIVING THE GUILLOTINE: A FRENCH REVOLUTION PICNIC <br/>Saturday, July 14th, 2007 -- 12pm to 5pm <br/>Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/Current/GuillotinePicnic.htm <br/> <br/>Citizens and aristocrats are invited to celebrate life in the face of death with a picnic, memorial to the aristocrats and revolutionaries, and period songs and dances. <br/> <br/>Costume: Costumes are required. The suggested costume era is 1780-1799 (the build-up to and period of the revolution), but 1700-1810 (the full 18th century, plus early Regency/Empire) is also welcome and perfectly appropriate. All social classes are welcome! <br/> <br/>Tickets: Advance tickets required. Tickets are $7.50 members, $14.50 non-members, $5.00 children 5-12, free for children 0-5. <br/> <br/>** Ticket deadline: July 2, 2007 ** <br/> <br/>Lots more info, including ticket purchase information, is available at: <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/Current/GuillotinePicnic.htm <br/> <br/>Hope to see you there!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-05-22T20:33:32Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/12a7cd7f-4cf7-4994-879c-d6216e44e659 2007-06-20T17:09:45Z 2007-06-20T17:09:45Z

<div>The 2007 GBACG Workshop Series Presents: <br/> <br/>ONE HOUR DRESSES OF THE 1920s <br/>Sunday, July 22, 2007 <br/>11 a.m. to 5 p.m. <br/>Location: LSI, 2015 Center Street, Berkeley, CA <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/Current/OneHourDress.htm <br/> <br/>Need a new dress to wear to the Art Deco Society's Gatsby Summer Afternoon or the Silent Film Festival? Join us on July 22 and make a dress in a day! <br/> <br/>In the 1920s many books and magazine articles were dedicated to sewing a frock fast. Using period references, Bridget Bradley-Scaife will show you the fabulously simple techniques that go into making yourself a quick and beautiful 1920's dress. Students will learn how to measure, construct and personalize their frock with design elements used on dresses of the 1920's. <br/> <br/>Each student will receive handouts and a CD. A supply list that includes suggested fabric and trim yardage will be sent to each student prior to class. <br/> <br/>Location: Language Sciences Institute (LSI), 2015 Center Street, Berkeley, one block south of the Berkeley BART station. LSI has drink machines but no real food, bring a sack lunch or visit one of the local eateries. Free street parking or paid parking garage nearby. <br/> <br/>Cost: $37.00 GBACG Members, $47.00 Non-Members <br/> <br/>Deadline for Sign-up: July 13, 2007 or until full. Space is limited. <br/>This workshop is payable via PayPal. You may also pay by check. <br/>Please see our website ( www.gbacg.org ) for sign-up information.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-06-20T17:09:45Z Yvette http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/01ace2fb-24c0-4df2-a499-f6581d401f78 2007-06-03T05:07:07Z 2007-06-03T05:07:07Z

<div>Lyric Theatre Sails to Our 100th Production with H.M.S. Pinafore! <br/> <br/>For this centennial production, HMS Pinafore is set in the Regency period and Lyric is hosting an event of particular interest to costumers and music lovers: A special Sing-Along Performance, Thursday, June 21st at 8pm. <br/> <br/>Thursday's special performance features longtime Lyric favorite performers reprising their leading roles on stage with the usual chorus in costume and full <br/>orchestra. You are invited to sing along with the choruses; lyrics will be shown by supertitles, and the conductor will cue chorus entrances. You are encouraged to come in costume and to bring a score if you have one. Regular ticket prices apply for this performance. Box Office (408) 986-1455 <br/> <br/>Lyric Theatre's success has been the result of its loyal community of volunteers, performers, donors, and audience members - let's all gather together to celebrate our accomplishments! <br/> <br/>If you cannot make the special performance, we hope you will plan to attend one of our other performances of H.M.S. Pinafore on June 16, 17, 22, 23, or 24 or our Celebration Party on June 23. Box Office (408) 986-1455 <br/> <br/>Celebration Party, Saturday, June 23, 6pm - 7pm Location: Montgomery Theater Courtyard Box Office (408) 986-1455 <br/> <br/>This pre-show party will give you the chance to mingle with your Lyric Theatre friends while enjoying a variety of fine wines, sparkling juice, light hors d'oeuvres, and live jazz music. Tickets for the reception are $20 and do not include tickets to the performance (but you are encouraged to attend both!) <br/> <br/>Save money on Lyric Theatre tickets when you purchase for a group of ten or more. A night at the theater is a great outing for your club, co-workers, friends, or family. Please contact our Ticketing Manager, Chris Frye at groupsales@lyrictheatre.org, to discuss your group's needs. Group sales are not supported through our online box office.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Yvette 2007-06-03T05:07:07Z Liz http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/65e781a2-e0c5-4ff3-835f-63eb95743acc 2007-05-27T07:47:14Z 2007-05-27T07:47:14Z

<div>Just a quick reminder - Simplicity patterns are on sale for 99 cents at Joanns until Monday. There are a couple of really cool new patterns out this year as well as what I think is a re-release of a discontinued pattern: #5035 - gold brocade vest with the plaid pants. <br/>happy shopping! <br/>Liz</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Liz 2007-05-27T07:47:14Z scott http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/5ee457db-1725-4761-aaae-fc62a8b974fa 2007-05-14T22:13:34Z 2007-05-14T22:13:34Z

<div>bring sewing projects at Social Sampler, a new concept in Social networking <br/> <br/>$12 from 6 to midnight <br/>Oakland Veterans Hall <br/>200 Grand Avenue <br/>Oakland CA 94610 <br/> <br/>Costume and clothing sell and swap, sewing circle. Also included are all the other Social Sampler activities. <br/> <br/>Friday Night Waltz and Social Sampler have joined to offer a long evening of dance and social activities. <br/> <br/>Included are 5 hours of waltz classes and dances, and many social aciivities, such as: <br/> <br/> <br/>social games, board games, and card games room <br/>Ice cream sampler - mango, green tea, cocoanut, gigner, lycee. purple yam <br/> <br/>conversation tables - movies, books, dining, vacations, tech, random chat, pets <br/>toy table - knex, tinker toys, puzzles, legos. <br/>2 hours of waltzing class and 3 hours of dj waltz and polka music. <br/> <br/>future events: singalong, script readalongs, Live Action Role Playing. <br/>May 26 6pm to midnight <br/>$12 for sellers and others, <br/>access to all the other events <br/> <br/>Oakland Veterans Hall <br/>200 Grand Avenue <br/>Oakland CA 94610 <br/> <br/>5 blocks from Oakland 19th Street Bart <br/>directions, bus routes, and bart information at website (at the bottom of the main page). <br/> <br/>http://www.SocialSampler.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

scott 2007-05-14T22:13:34Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/fd87bf0e-8e33-4578-87ae-3d3c312e6aa9 2007-05-07T22:12:57Z 2007-04-12T17:11:23Z

<div>Join the GBACG on June 23rd for the best Harry Potter party of the <br/>summer! The Hogwarts End-of-Term Celebration is just a few weeks <br/>before the fifth movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and <br/>the release of the seventh book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! <br/> <br/>Members only presale, April 12th - 30th! Tickets are limited! <br/>After these dates, ticket sales will be open to the public! <br/>Visit: http://www.gbacg.org/Current/Hogwarts.htm <br/> <br/>Members: $38.00, Non-Members: $48.00 and Children(5-12): $33.00 <br/> <br/>The Hillside Club will stand in for Hogwarts for the evening. This <br/>dramatic Arts-and-Crafts Era hall is nestled in a hilly residential <br/>area in Berkeley. <br/> <br/>Traditional refreshments such as pumpkin juice &amp; butterbeer will be <br/>served, along with a buffet of delectable appetizers and desserts <br/>created by our House Elves. The evening will be full of skits, <br/>speeches, songs, contests, and other diversions that will provide <br/>bewitching amusement. <br/> <br/>Guests will be sorted in advance by the Sorting Hat and you will be <br/>seated at one of the four house tables: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, <br/>Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. You will be able to give requests on house <br/>seating, however it will be on a first come first serve basis. <br/> <br/>So don't delay, buy your ticket now!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 2 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-04-12T17:11:23Z Alan http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/1a8a0312-232d-4f09-be8e-249e5257a3f9 2007-04-20T01:45:12Z 2007-04-17T21:55:11Z

<div>We grandly invite you to Sensible Prejudices, "The Bad Jane Ball" with <br/>Congress of Vienna, Waltzes, and Jane Austen era dances on Saturday <br/>April 28th at the San Mateo Masonic Lodge (100 N. Ellsworth at Tilton, San Mateo) <br/> <br/>Music by Divertimento Dance Orchestra under the direction of James Langdell <br/>Accessible country dances taught on the fly by Alan Winston <br/> <br/>Flyer with discount for advance ticket purchase is here: <br/>www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gneid=364935910&amp;size=l <br/> <br/>The date will be Monday, Oct 21st 1811. The night of Mr. <br/>Lucas's Assembly where Elizabeth and Darcy first meet. <br/>And any other Jane Austen characters who want to come along! <br/> <br/>For those looking for color themes for outfits, the stage will be <br/>dainty in a white with floral print, somewhat of a <br/>tearoom in look, not too grand, but certainly respectable: <br/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/dancingisland/419669496/ <br/>http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=419669781&amp;size=o <br/> <br/>Will open with Congress of Vienna, 8pm sharp! <br/> <br/>General Bay Area English Regency Society (BAERS) info: www.baers.org</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Alan 2007-04-17T21:55:11Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/92742ec6-6bd5-472f-ba11-3de94ab758bf 2007-04-19T18:48:30Z 2007-03-03T18:46:13Z

<div>Join the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild as we attend... <br/> <br/>THE GASKELL BALL <br/>SATURDAY APRIL 21, 8:30pm-midnight <br/>Oakland, CA <br/>http://www.gbacg.org/Current/Gaskells07.htm <br/> <br/>Are you a regular of the Gaskell Victorian balls in Oakland? Have you <br/>wanted to attend, but been worried about not knowing anyone? Did you <br/>go regularly in the past, but haven’t gone in years? Well, mark your <br/>calendars! We’ve decided to attend the April 21, 2007 ball en masse. <br/>Come and meet GBACG members, admire the dancers and costumes, and <br/>dance the night away! <br/> <br/>The Gaskell Ball costume guidelines call for semi-formal or formal <br/>attire of the 19th century to modern day. ** GBACG members are <br/>encouraged to wear Victorian costume (1830s-1890s) with a fantasy <br/>twist – fantasy as the Victorians would have done it. ** <br/> <br/>Lots more info on our costume theme and meet up plans is available on <br/>our website: http://www.gbacg.org/Current/Gaskells07.htm <br/> <br/>Questions? Email me - president@gbacg.org <br/> <br/>Hope to see you there!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kendra 2007-03-03T18:46:13Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/2e942f77-fd8d-40f8-abea-7c1a38c1e5fd 2007-04-16T17:30:13Z 2007-03-16T17:13:41Z

<div>The Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild presents: <br/> <br/>THE LITTLE WOMEN PICNIC <br/>Sunday, May 20th, 2007 -- 12pm to 5pm <br/>The Shinn House, Fremont, CA <br/> <br/>Join Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth for an afternoon with the Little Women! The March family invites you to an afternoon at Orchard House for picnicking, croquet, and period games. Enjoy a beautiful early summer afternoon on the lawn, tour the beautiful Shinn House, and explore the Japanese garden. <br/> <br/>Costume: costumes are required for this event. Suggested era is 1860-65, but 1850-1869 is also welcome. All social classes are welcome. Dickens Fair or Civil War costumes are perfect! <br/> <br/>ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED. <br/> <br/>For more information, including ticket info, see: http://gbacg.org/Current/LittleWomen.htm <br/> <br/>Hope to see you there!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Kendra 2007-03-16T17:13:41Z babd http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f6d8e770-d004-41da-8a60-2bfae0c67b1c 2007-03-06T02:38:41Z 2007-03-06T02:38:41Z

<div>Recall the Love &amp; Rockets alter ego stint as the Bubblemen? <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T26TuxkUa3Q <br/> <br/>We're looking to borrow/rent 3 costumes for an April event. Does anybody have any leads? <br/> <br/>Thanks - pls ping me directly. <br/> <br/>jenn <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

babd 2007-03-06T02:38:41Z Katie http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/13f25802-049e-4944-9d07-4aa6cf3a5dde 2007-03-03T01:56:55Z 2007-03-03T01:56:55Z

<div>If you missed the first GBACG "Basic Bodice Draping for the Victorian Era" workshop in early February, here’s one more chance to learn how to create Victorian bodices that fit YOU like a glove! GBACG President Kendra Van Cleave will demonstrate how to drape a fitted bodice and then students will pair up and drape each other. We’ll then go through all of the patterning and mockup stages so that each student leaves with a perfectly fitted bodice pattern sloper that can be adjusted to suit most eras of the Victorian era (1830-1900). <br/> <br/>Students must wear their Victorian corsets (and the appropriate undergarments) during the draping and fitting stages of the class if they intend to wear their bodice over a corset. A kit containing muslin and pattern paper will be provided to each student. The course fee includes the kit. A basic supply list will be sent to each student after the sign-up deadline. <br/> <br/>Date: April 29th, 10-5 p.m. <br/>Cost: $25.00 GBACG Members, $30.00 Non-Members <br/>Deadline for Sign-up: April 21st, 2007. Space is limited to 12. <br/> <br/>Location: LSI, 2015 Center Street, Berkeley, Ca. 1 Block south of Berkeley BART. LSI has drink machines but no food, bring a sack lunch or visit one of the local eateries. Free street parking or paid parking garage near by. <br/> <br/>Please go to our website (www.gbacg.org) for sign-up information. <br/> <br/>Questions? Please e-mail: workshops@gbacg.org <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Katie 2007-03-03T01:56:55Z B.J. http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f49915d7-b819-48b1-a30f-8f7f134163bb 2007-03-02T03:44:12Z 2007-03-02T03:44:12Z

<div>I'm sorry that this is so late, but the last two weeks have been so full of hell that you don't even want to know about it. I'm just glad I'm finally able to put my attention back on the film and offer some long overdue kudos for the troupe of extras that joined us for the shoot on February 17th! <br/> <br/>We all met by the fountain in Justin Herman Plaza. Assistant Director Bryan Tolin, Our star, Chris Hudak and I were there fairly early, and were terrified that no one was actually going to show. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras00.jpg <br/> <br/>First to arrive and alleviate our fears was Fedora Lounger Jason "Hondo" Thompson, adding some military gravitas to the scene. Next to show up were Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild member Suzette Davidson and her friend Sanaz Tofighrad, looking quite spectacular in their 40's finery. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras02.jpg <br/> <br/>Here's another GBACG representative, Suzanne Long, sporting the most elaborately beautiful hairdo we've seen yet! <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras03.jpg <br/> <br/>Representing the Mystery Writers of America, Catherine and Michael Accardi fill out their release forms. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras04.jpg <br/> <br/>The group was rounded out by Bud Hazelkorn (left, in the blue suit) and the lovely Agrella family (mostly hidden in the back). <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras05.jpg <br/> <br/>Our motley crew of anachronistic extras were quite the spectacle as we took over one of SF Muni's historic F-Line streetcars. Karen Tolin rides in the back getting some "making of" footage. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras06.jpg <br/> <br/>The shot of everyone exiting the streetcar was nearly lost when the doors broke as we reached the Castro station. Luckily, the driver fixed the doors quickly, and was kind enough to let us all get back on the street car and exit again, resulting in a perfect shot. Here Deborah Agrella comforts her son Daniel as we all wait on the platform as the driver worked on the doors. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras07.jpg <br/> <br/>Bill Longen, Events Producer for the The Castro Theater, was very generous in allowing us to shoot in their ticket booth, even though we arrived a half-hour late. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras08.jpg <br/> <br/>We rounded out the day with my Hitchcockian cameo as a beat cop giving a thuggish Bud Hazelkorn a hard time. <br/>http://www.thesmilingman.com/MakingOf/Extras09.jpg <br/> <br/>Our most sincere thanks go out to the eleven fine folks who went out of their way to add a level of richness and authenticity to "The Smiling Man" beyond my wildest hopes. <br/> <br/>Beej <br/> <br/>"The Smiling Man" trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MlgJZZpUNQ</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

B.J. 2007-03-02T03:44:12Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/ad45dd34-e76e-43f9-99cd-e71ff4655ec6 2007-02-22T03:59:49Z 2007-02-15T17:17:37Z

<div>GBACG Presents: <br/> <br/>COSTUME ACADEMY <br/>Sunday, March 11th, 2007 - 9:30am-4:30pm <br/>Berkeley, CA <br/>http://gbacg.org/CostumeAcademy/index.htm <br/> <br/>ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED - deadline 3/3, but this always sells out, so buy your tickets now if you want to attend. <br/> <br/>There are twelve classes offered, four classes in each time slot, three time slots. Each student chooses one class from the four topics in each time slot. It's that simple: a full day with 3 classes. <br/> <br/>Classes include: <br/> <br/>Session 1: <br/>Ribbonwork: Easy Cockades, Rose and Leaves <br/>Women's Hairstyles of the Bustle Era, 1870-1889 <br/>Great and Monsterous Ruffes - Styles &amp; Construction of Sixteenth Century Ruffs <br/>Macramé Militaré <br/> <br/>Session 2: <br/>Fantastic Feathers <br/>Making a Chignon for Period Hairstyles Made Easy <br/>Eighteenth Century Quilted Petticoats <br/>Men's Wear in the Mid to Late 19th Century <br/> <br/>Session 3: <br/>"HAND" is Not a Four Letter Word and Machines Are Not Evil: Stitches for Constructing Garments <br/>A Victorian Hair Ornament <br/>Vintage Care and Repair <br/>Late 1840's in America <br/> <br/>http://gbacg.org/CostumeAcademy/index.htm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 3 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-02-15T17:17:37Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/d9203082-e3b9-4d7f-954c-00515f263d48 2007-02-22T03:58:15Z 2007-02-22T03:58:15Z

<div>You are officially invited to a Little Women Costume Salon! <br/>The date is Sunday, March 4th, 2007. <br/>Time is 2-6pm. <br/>Place is Shelley's house in Walnut Creek (20 min walk from Pleasant Hill BART) <br/> <br/>Costume Salons, presented by the GBACG, are mellow, informal opportunities to talk costume. You can come to get more information about mid-nineteenth century costuming (prepping for May's GBACG Little Women event), to get fitting help on any project, or to just hang out and be social with other costumers. <br/> <br/>There is a sewing room for those who want to get work done, we'll be showing the movie in another room, there will be experienced mid-19th century costumers and costume books present to answer questions, and the rest is a party! <br/> <br/>Details: Tea and coffee will be provided and the rest is potluck. Teens and older please. This home has cats. Skipping perfume/cologne would be appreciated by the allergic. <br/> <br/>Please RSVP to Shelley Rodgers: pirate@value.net <br/>or to Lisa Swehla: 510.237.1508 <br/>and we'll give you the rest of the details. <br/>Hope to see you there!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-02-22T03:58:15Z pixievision http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/f475b901-6707-420c-b399-543ed4c1886f 2007-02-02T17:29:04Z 2007-02-02T17:29:04Z

<div>http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/edwardianball07</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

pixievision 2007-02-02T17:29:04Z Terri http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/89ac721a-cc07-4b54-9808-dd23b9ae4805 2007-01-30T23:45:57Z 2007-01-29T23:17:38Z

<div>I am desperatly seeking an all black cotton brocade. <br/>Suitable for making coats. <br/>I am in the bay area and have exhausted all of my suppliers. <br/>Sal barriessi included. I do not use Britex because of the <br/>rediculous pricing. Any suggestions? <br/>I need 25 yards. <br/>thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 4 replies </div>

Terri 2007-01-29T23:17:38Z Kendra http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/01be059a-67ae-4a00-918d-d093d8227bf7 2007-01-30T22:16:54Z 2007-01-30T22:16:54Z

<div>Saturday, February 17, 2007 <br/> <br/>The San Mateo County History Museum &amp; GBACG are jointly presenting an afternoon study of 1890 hats. The afternoon includes a short talk, a hat display, and the opportunity to try on hats. Bring your questions, cameras and 1890 hats. Space is limited. Advance reservations are required. Free with museum admission: $4 Adults; $2 Seniors and Students with ID. <br/> <br/>***For reservations call Katrina A. Donovan 650.299.0104 ext. 31</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 0 replies </div>

Kendra 2007-01-30T22:16:54Z Isara http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/ee6c891c-fa22-481e-a7d4-6d22b65609a0 2007-01-25T23:58:24Z 2007-01-23T05:57:06Z

<div>(snagged from the listserv) <br/> <br/>We've got a few seats left for the GBACG Open House but you need to RSVP by January 25th. Send an email to openhouse@gbacg.org and give the names of attendees. <br/> <br/>GBACG Members are FREE and non-members pay only $5 at the door (refunded if you join at the Open House). Lunch will be served and we'll have our fabulous fashion show called "Night and Day" and a raffle for great costume-related items. <br/> <br/>Sunday, January 28th <br/>Noon to 4:00pm <br/>Yet Wah Restaurant <br/>5238 Diamond Heights Blvd, San Francisco, CA <br/> <br/>Here are a few of the items we are raffling: <br/> <br/>Membership to Costume College (in So. California) <br/>Membership to Costume Con 26 (being held in San Jose in 2008) <br/>Membership to GBACG's Costume Academy (in March) <br/>Lots of Patterns and Costume Books <br/>Antique Piano Shawl <br/>Vintage accessories (hats, purses, shoes) <br/>Sitting and 8x10 Photo Portrait ($200 value) <br/>2 GBACG Memberships or Renewals <br/> <br/>Costumes are NOT required but if you want to come in costume we'd be delighted. <br/> <br/>You must RSVP by January 25th so we know how many to expect. Send an email to openhouse@gbacg.org and give the names of attendees. <br/> <br/>For directions to Yet Wah Restaurant in San Francisco see our website page at: http://gbacg.org/Current/OpenHouse.htm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

Isara 2007-01-23T05:57:06Z http://gbacg.tribe.net/thread/966602c1-75b8-4957-a957-3aa670c20f20 2007-01-24T22:24:41Z 2007-01-23T05:36:10Z

<div>Are there any surcoat patterns that people on this tribe recommend? My original faire outfit was going ot have a lace up bodice but I am now a nursing mom and think a surcoat may be more practical for me. <br/> <br/>I have searched the pattern review but am looking for additional recommendations. <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://gbacg.tribe.net">Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild</a> - 1 reply </div>

2007-01-23T05:36:10Z