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Old news bits 2002- summary only
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Flash!
The
Gasfitter's Ball
| Be
transported back in time to the 16th century for an evening of period dinner and
dance in the time of Sherlock Holmes. This year's theme is "Holmes
and Watson fraternize with the lower classes!" |
| This is a costume only event for adults.
| Info: 818-893-1501 (Jerry). Saturday, November 2nd. San Gabriel Valley,
South Pasadena Woman's Club |
| Costumes of the era requested |
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Arcadia Fandango
| A fund raiser for the new Arcadia Historical Museum. Features live
music from Los Californios and a wooden dance floor. The program will be
a combination of demonstration dances and public participation. Program
runs from 11 AM to 4 PM with three dance sets of approximately 45
minutes.
| Info: Sunday, November 3rd. Admission $10. San Gabriel
Valley, 380 West Huntington Dr., Arcadia.
| Directions: 210 Freeway, Baldwin Ave exit, south. Turn Left
onto Huntington Dr. It is at the fork of Campus &
Huntington. |
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Arabia
Exotica 2002: The Wild Heart Speaks
| This is listed as a "Bellydance DreamStories a Go-Go! Dance
Fusion Show" that mixes "the colorful, exotic worlds of
Fantasy Bellydance, Techno-Trance, Fire Dance,
Hip-Hop, Go-Go dance and Martial Arts". Lots of amazing
costumes |
| Sunday, October 27th, 2002, doors open at 7, show starts at 8, dance
party at 10
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Social Daunce Irregulars
Victorian Grand Winter Ball
| Attire of the 19th century suggested |
| Scottish Rite Hall in Pasadena
| November 30, 2002 |
| $25 |
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Escondido
Renaissance Faire and "Shakespeare in the Park"
| Felicita County Park, Lane,Escondido |
| April 6th & 7th, 2002 |
| November 2nd & 3rd, 2002 |
| Western Costume is only open one time a year for rentals to the
general public. With their collection built from 90 years in
film and television costuming, you can be anything you wish from Oct 1 to 31... |
| Check out our Halloween
Events section for this and more Halloween fun. |
Are you
a Pirate???
| Casting call for Disney's "Pirates Of The Caribbean".
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Raffle for the Masquerade Updates
| Details here on how to
win a wonderful custom made dancing doll and help the masquerade. |
Costumer's
Suite Updates
| Kevin and Andrew are sponsoring a suite at the Fairmont. They are
looking for group and individual sponsorships. Please help.
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| It will
be open for 5 days with afternoon and evening. They are looking
for funding both from groups and individuals. Evening still
opened. (Folks, this is a great even to sponsor. It gives you a place
to meet other costumes while at WorldCon. |
Star Trek auction
is over, but set new record for prices
Numerous items from Star Trek were auctioned live on Thursday June
27, 2002. These include many costumes from the Bob Justman Star Trek
Auction. Auction location was the Marriott Hotel at LAX in Los
Angeles, CA. Profiles
in History had collected items from many of the original series folk
and brought them all together.
Own a piece of
TV History - Star Trek auction
Numerous items
from Star Trek are to be auctioned live on Thursday June 27, 2002. These
include many costumes from the Bob Justman Star Trek Auction.
Auction location is the Marriott Hotel at LAX in Los Angeles, CA. Bids
also accepted by internet. Profiles
in History have collected items from many of the original series folk and
brought them all together.
OK, most of us
are just going to look at the picture, given the recent history of prices that
ST:TOS merchandise has fetched. But... you can do that too. (Boy,
I wish I could prove I own an original tribble!)
Shopping Specials
| The Social Daunce Irregulars Costume Garage Sale
| The Social Daunce Irregulars present the return of the original
costume garage sale. Featuring historical costumes, books,
fabric and all sorts of stuff from all sorts of costumers, vintage
dancers and reinactors.
| May 25, Sat. 8AM-2PM. |
| 2009 Sierra Pl. Glendale Ca. 91208 (cross street ,Wabasso) |
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For more information, email sdigaragesale@earthlink.net
| "Los Encinos State Historic Park, which was recently reopened after
being closed for earthquake repairs, is in the process of rebuilding
its volunteer group. We are in need of men and women of all ages, with
an interest in Southern California history, who might be interested in any
and all aspects of supporting a historic park. |
| They are having a meeting of current and prospective members of the Los
Encinos Docents Association.
| Sunday, May 19th, from 11 AM to 1 PM |
| Los Encinos State Historic Park, 16756 Moorpark Ave, in Encino |
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| http://www.lahacal.org/losencinos.html |
Spontaneous Combustion: The Fusion of Art, Design
& Fashion - Long Beach Museum of Art
| The exhibition features the work of 10 FIDM fashion design
students alongside the work of 10 interior design students. Each pair of
students is given the same fabric and specifications. |
| Info: http://www.lbma.org
or (562) 439-2119
| May 11 through June 2, 2002 |
| $5 for adults, $4 students and seniors,
first Friday free. |
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Titanic
Jump Dress up for Auction
| News flash: "A $35,000 dress worn by actress Kate Winslet
in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic will go on the auction block June
12. It's part of an auction of celebrity memorabilia being
conducted by Odyssey Auctions, the publisher of Autograph Collector
magazine. The post-Victorian style red silk dress is the costume Rose
DeWitt Bukater (Winslet) wore as she contemplated jumping overboard
because of her hopeless engagement, but then is saved by Jack Dawson
(Leonard DiCaprio). The sequin and lace adorned dress cost $35,000 to
make, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by
Salvadore Perez, the film's costume manufacturing foreman. Odyssey
Auctions is based in Corona, Calif" |
| http://www.autographs.com/index.chtml
currently (5/13) has the dress on the front page, but rotates featured
items. |
| See pic of auction dress <here>. |
| "Los Encinos State Historic Park, which was recently reopened after
being closed for earthquake repairs, is in the process of rebuilding
its volunteer group. We are in need of men and women of all ages, with
an interest in Southern California history, who might be interested in any
and all aspects of supporting a historic park. |
| They are having a meeting of current and prospective members of the Los
Encinos Docents Association.
| Sunday, May 19th, from 11 AM to 1 PM |
| Los Encinos State Historic Park, 16756 Moorpark Ave, in Encino |
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| http://www.lahacal.org/losencinos.html |
"The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" - FIDM Museum Gallery
| The 10th annual exhibit this year includes costumes from Lord of the
Rings to Moulin Rouge and many in between. Also displaying Titanic
costumes.
| February 18 - May 3, 2002. |
| More details <Here>. |
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Vintage Home Tour and Garden Tea, Upland
| April 21, 2002, Upland
| 10am to 5pm |
| Advance Tickets: Tour only $16.00; Tea only $8.00; Tour & Tea
$22.00. Day Of Event Tickets Tour $18.00. Tea $8.00
| Tickets are available with a S.A.S.E. by April 10th to UPLAND
HERITAGE P.O. BOX 18285 UPLAND, CA. 91785 |
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| For more information: 1-909-981-0280 |
| Docents are NEEDED and get to see the homes for free. Call Alice Palacios
909-981-7760 or email
jadel@aviastar.net if you can be a Docent for a half day shift |
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga - Natural History Museum
| Not so much costumes, but an amazing display of artifacts and recreations
of the long-house saga that brings the Vikings alive. Weekend
storytelling.
| Check their web for special one day events from amber polishing to
lectures on the Viking myth and stereotypes. No, they did not wear horns
on their helmets. |
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| Info: www.nhm.org or 213-763-3466
| Exhibit runs though March 17, 2002 |
| The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is in Exposition
Park: 900 Exposition Blvd. |
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A Victorian Weekend
| Riverside Dickens Festival
| A street fair at the downtown Riverside mall celebrating the time of
Charles Dickens is being held February 1-3, 2002. There will be living
history presentations, vendors, food, much fun and many educational
events.
| Mr Fezziwig's Ball: Saturday, February 2nd. |
| Costume encourage, but not required. See Misty's costume
hints <here>. |
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| Info: www.pe.net/dickens or
800-430-4140. |
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How the West was Worn - Autry Museum
| Speciall exhibit of Cowboy clothing... and they don't just mean buck
skins. See some of the glitz and sequins work from Nudie, the Rodeo Tailor
as well. The exhibit covers the whole spectrum and features historical
clothing broken down into 3 categories: occupations, celebrity and
public. This is true American Folk costume... in all it's detail. |
| Info: www.autry-museum.org
or 323-667-2000.
| Exhibit runs from October 20, 2001 to January 21, 2002. |
| The Autry Museum is located on the north-east side of Griffith Park
near the zoo. |
|
| Hurry, Closes January 21. |
| If you haven't sent your membership in yet, carry it with you to Australia
and join at the door.
| Supporting memberships can still be sent in if you want a copy of the
Fashion Folio or to support the Aussies. |
| For latest accommodation information, send an e-mail to stilskin@netspace.net.au . |
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Gallifrey
One - Science Fiction Masquerade
| February 15-18, 2002, Annual |
| Held on the Sunday night of the convention at 8:30
| The Airtel Plaza Hotel, Van Nuys |
|
| Local level of competition |
Photography from Lord of the Rings
| Pierre Vinet: A Lord of the Rings Photographic Journey
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New Costume Classes starting on the web
| January Classes
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| February (and Beyond)
| Costume Classroom: http://www.costumeclassroom.com
| They now have classes with certification. |
| Making a Kinsale Cloak |
| A Victorian lady: Make your own Bustle Skirt |
| Intro to Costume Design for Theater |
| The Elegant Lady: Make your own 1910s Tea Gown |
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If you know of other costuming classes on the web, please
write so we can include the information..
Costume Con 20 Future Fashion Design contest has
finished.
| Folio will be distributed soon to members of Costume Con 20. |
| Get your memberships soon! |
Didn't get everything
you wanted for the Holidays, New Product
section has some new yummies.
| Jean Hunnisette's new book is now available |
| Find out about Textile resources |
| Sally Queen textile book |
Check out these and more in the New
Products section!
| November 23-25, 2001 - Thanksgiving weekend, Annual |
| Held on the Saturday night of the convention.
| November 24, 2001 at 8:00 |
| Main SF local masquerade for Los Angeles. |
| Burbank Hilton, right across from the Burbank airport |
|
| Local level of completion
| Runs on the division system |
| Normally standard ICG rules, but confirm, don't assume. |
|
| Official Masquerade information link <here>.
| You do not be a member of the convention to participate but contact
the masquerade director, Carolyn Louaillier, in advance at masq@loscon.org. |
| You must register by Saturday afternoon to participate. |
| Stage will be a narrow T with long runway. Plan your
presentation accordingly. |
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If you do, watch out... this will devour your free time. Parts of it
play in real time. (Now I'll admit I'm not a big game player but this set
of game web sites fascinate. The accompanying story is compelling.)
You feel for the characters and want to solve it. If you get hooked... don't say you weren't warned.
| The game is a amazing mystery story and ties into the world of AI, the movie:
| Who is the Jeanine
Salla, sentient machine therapist listed in the credits? |
| This leads to who
killed Evan Chan? |
| Which takes the skills of a diverse group of folks on the internet to
solve. |
|
| Steps to the game are found at www.Cloudmakers.org.
| We break from the game at www.Troutmakers.org. |
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| The story summary and game credits are found out at www.JeanineSalla.com |
<Sniff> The game is over but what a ride! The web sites are still a kick. We
participated in a new form of computer gaming involving the web. -Thank
you Puppet Masters, we loved the ride.
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07/27/09
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