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Old news bits 2010
Re–Designing History: FIDM Museum Study Collection, 1850-2000
Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club Halloween Costume PartyDance to the Big Band music of Dean Mora and his Orchestra while you dine at the award winning Cicada restaurant. Dance the Lindy, Jitterbug, Foxtrot, Tango and the Waltz to the finest tunes of the 1920's and 1930's. Also available is an exclusive after party at the art deco 1928 Oviatt Penthouse.
The Gasfitter's Ball - Holmes Goes HollywoodJoin a vast array of Victorian personalities from England and the far corners of the world. Dine on a fabulous dinner & dessert buffet by Affairs of Elegance. Dance to the live music brought to you by the Philadelphia Band & Promenade Orchestra. This year's Ball transport yourself back to a gentler, more glamorous time!
FIDM - Disney Alice in Wonderland Design ExhibitionWelcome to Wonderland! See Colleen Atwood's original costumes from the 2010 Alice in Wonderland. Also showcased: Alice–inspired clothing and products designed by a variety of celebrities, designers, and fashion icons, including Sue Wong, Tom Binns, Avril Lavigne, and FIDM Alumni.
Playford-to-Present - Annual Southern California English Country Dance BallThe Playford-to-the-Present Ball is for experienced English Country dancers. Dances will be lightly prompted, but will not be taught. It is expected that all dancers attending will be familiar with basic and intermediate ECD figures. Ball dance review starts at 1:30. 4:30 is dinner break, or "bring your own tea time". Evening includes light refreshments. Ball Practice and Style Workshops will be held the afternoons of Sunday, August 29 and Sunday, September 19. Pre-ball review of advanced dances will take place the afternoon of the ball (additional admission required for these events). See their website for more dance locations for practice and experience.
FIDM - The Art of Costume Design Illustration
The Fantastical Worlds of Ray HarryhausenWith unprecedented cooperation from, and access to, the Ray Harryhausen collection, an incredible array of original models, drawings, storyboards and behind-the-scenes photographs are on view. Harryhausen created Dynamation, an original technique that allowed armatured models to be integrated into live-action footage
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The Gossiper's Grapevine: A Living History Tour at Homestead MuseumTravel back in time. Heard any good gossip lately? Two living
history characters from the 1920s will share the latest that they have heard
as they take you on a tour through La Casa Nueva.
Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade BallAn elegant evening of costume and fantasy. Join costumers and artists from all over Los Angles for a magical night of dancing, music and entertainment. A night of costumed dance and enchantment. "The LoJ Masquerade Ball is a singular night of enchantment created each year as a celebration of inspiration and fantasy. Lost within the borders of chaos and light, nobles dance within the Faerie Court where legends take precious breath and dreams are born. . ."
Comic-Con International"The country’s premier comics and popular arts convention." Get info on the latest movies. Multiple costume competitions plus the main masquerade.
Lawless Los Angeles: A Living History Tour at Homestead MuseumHow were crime and punishment handled in early Los Angeles? And how did
things change by the Roaring Twenties? Speak with living history characters
from the 1870s and 1920s to find out.
FIDM - The Art of Motion Picture Costume DesignThe Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum & Galleries jointly present the exhibition, showcasing the year's most memorable costume designs from the movies of the past year.. The Academy Award nominated costumes will be featured.
Alice in Wonderland fan event at Hollywood & HighlandAppearances by Tim Burton and some cast members, Colleen Atwood the costume designer. Live music from the artists of Almost Alice. Music and costume contest. Colleen Atwood will be judging the fan costume contest. Winners get VIP seating at El Capitan where some of the 3-d footage will be screened.
Romeo & Juliet Italian Renaissance BallRenaissance dance
Los Angeles Air Raid WWII Swing Dance Swing dance commemorating "the great Los Angles Air Raid of 1942", the false report of the raid, anyway. Master of Ceremonies: Maxwell DeMille and the Bobby Sox Brigade Dance Show
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