 Historical Dances and Traditional
Autumn Events
Looking for a slower, more elegant autumn celebration? Just look back into
history.
If you want to go out dancing in Los Angeles this Halloween season, there's a lot more out there that
modern
clubs. The events listed here give you a chance to slow down in a more
intimate environment... and let
you step back into history.
Do you want to waltz? Do the Lindy? Try this section for costumed fun.
There are even more events with a historic flavor on our
Festival Page
Please pay attention to the costume requirements here, especially for the
dances.
 The stars are
waiting for you on this tour of one of Old Hollywood’s most
sought after "afterworld" addresses. This gorgeous old site is the final
resting place for a pantheon of performers, including Rudolph Valentino,
Douglas Fairbanks, Barbara LaMarr, C.B. De Mille,—and other high-flying
Angelenos—and as the elegant (and eclectic) collection of monuments and
mausoleums attest, our forefathers died as stylishly as they lived.
Tour and tales!
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Info: http://www.cemeterytour.com/
or 323-769-0195 or info@cemeterytour.com
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard (East of Gower),
Hollywood
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All tours begin at the flower shop by the entrance. Parking is
available on the grounds. |
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Regular Tour dates:
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Saturdays - 12 noon: August 2, 16, 30, September 13, 27,
October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 15, 2008 |
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Sundays - 3:30: October 5, 12, November 2, 2008 |
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$10, tour 1 1/2 hours, reservations not required except for
larger groups. |
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Art Deco Society Halloween
Tours:
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October 11, 2008, 1st tour 10am, last leaves a 12:30pm
leaving every 30 minutes |
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Free for ADSLA Members, $13 per person |
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Reservations suggested, available on line |
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Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen |
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Please contact for large groups or private tours. |
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"Bring the whole family to celebrate Halloween
at Heritage Square Museum. Learn about the history of Victorian mourning
practices in America during the early 20th century while children ages 2
to 12, play period games, enjoy and make in 19th century harvest crafts, choose
a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and receive treats from our costumed
interpreters (Sunday only). "
Saturday night, silent horror movie. Show starts at dusk
| Info:
http://heritagesquare.org/events.htm or 323-225-2700
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Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street (Exit
110-Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43) |
| October 25-26, 2008, 12-4 pm.
| Museum admission $10, $8 seniors, $5 kids, free museum members
| Sunday, children 2-12 invited to come in costume
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| Saturday night, movie $10, free for museum members, 7pm
| Frankenstein (1910) |
| The Raven (1935) |
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The Grier Musser
Museum is a turn-of-the century historic Queen Anne house which displays
fascinating antique collections admit it's stunning architecture. Join
them for a piece of haunted history. Located near downtown Los Angeles
and close to the new Red Line Subway Station
This year's exhibit (October 3-31,2008) is Dorothy in Oz: "a collection
of Halloween memorabilia that is displayed during the month., such as, old
pumpkins, ghost and goblins. The museum has a collection of Halloween pop-up
books of old witches and scary monsters that seem to pop out at you. Also on
display is our collection of Wizard of Oz memorabilia."
Guided tour,
history and interesting stories of the cemetery and the area.
Activates for children including Halloween around the world and a chance
for children can decorate their own sugar skulls in the tradition of
Mexico's Dia de los Muertos.
Visit with the inhabitants of the "Village of Falconbridge" and view scenes
of one of San Diego's most beautiful Parks. The age of chivalry will be
recreated among the wonders of nature in this idealic setting. Travel back to a
distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of
Elizabeth the First.
Join the salute to
"Maverick". 12 stages of Cowboy
Action Shooting side matches ~ Top Gun and Sweet 16 Shoot Off ~ our
traditional Thursday Night Punkin’ Bowling Black Powder Night Shoot and
Friday Night Poker Tournament ~ Saturday night dance will feature Ron Stein
and his All Stars . Cowboy church Sunday morning.
* 12 Great Stages! * Lots of Side Matches! * Pumpkin
Bowling * Poker Tournament * Saturday Night Dance * Costume Competitions *
Presented by The Cowboys & the Silver Queen Mine Regulators.
The California State Championship. May register with paypal.
The Ventura county farm opens up every October for a Harvest Festival.
Acers of pumpkins plus lots of entertainment. craft fair and a country store
in the Moorpark / Newbury Park area. The first weekend in October is
dedicated to Cowboys. The entire weekend will be filled with
stunt ropers, gunfighters, country music, cowboy poetry and even an old-time
medicine show. Don your cowboy hats and come on down to the farm for a taste
of the Wild West!
| Info:
http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/
| October 4-5, 2008 |
| 3370 Sunset Valley Road, off of Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark
| Admission: $8.50 for the weekend festivals, $3, kids under 2 free
parking free, check local papers and web for coupons for some weekend |
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| See their website for more family fun activities all October. |
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Shiver at the
Haunting of the Old Grand Union Hotel. This haunting fundraiser is
at the Stagecoach Inn Museum (formerly the Grand Union Hotel) in Newbury
Park (near Thousand Oaks). Hallowe'en is a natural for this old hotel on
the original stage route from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
Activities include face painting, trick-or-treating around the complex,
crafts for kids, cupcake walks and storytellers. Bring your already carved
pumpkin for prizes. Jack-o-lanterns will be judged for best, scariest and
most unusual, and they will all be lighted at 3:30 p.m. Wear your
costumes!
| Info:
http://www.stagecoachmuseum.org/ or
(805) 498-9441
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Sunday,
October 26, 2008, 1-4 |
| Conejo Valley Historical Society and the Stagecoach Inn Museum
| 51 S Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, just off the 101 freeway,
Ventu Park Road. |
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| $4 adults, $2 kids |
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| Costumes not required but if you feel the urge to dress in the time
frame of around 1880 it'll be all the merrier! |
Haunt at Heritage Hill and the Autumn Harvest Festival
Haunt at Heritage Hill, "Friday Night Fright"
Heritage Hill Historical Park is transformed in to a "Haunt." on Friday
night. Features include a Haunted House, Scare Zone, a Guitar Hero Contest
and some SCARY surprises! You won't want to miss the big screening of the
horror classic, "The Creature from the Black Lagoon." Age 13+. $5
Autumn Harvest Festival, "The Adventure Continues..."
The adventure continues at the Autumn Harvest Festival held at the
Heritage Hill Historical Park. Get spooked at the haunted house and enjoy
the country sound of the Kahuna Cowboys. Be part of the quest for fortune
and glory as Indiana Jones fans put on the adventure of a lifetime. Costume
parade for kids up to 12 years of age. Fee: $4 adults, $3 children (12 and
under)
| Info:
http://www.ocparks.com/heritagehill/ or <event
detail> or (949)923-2230
| Friday, Oct 17, 2008 - 5-10 - Friday Night Fright & Movie |
| Saturday, Oct 18, 2008, 4-9 - Autumn Harvest Festival |
| Heritage Hill Historical Park
| 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest |
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Stagecoach Day - Los Encinos State Historic Park
Los Encinos State
Historic Park in Encino will host "Stagecoach Day" celebrating the 150th
Anniversary of the start of scheduled stagecoach service in California.
An actual stagecoach with horses, traveling the old Overland Mail route
(Ventura Blvd) from Campo de Cahuenga in Universal City to Los Encinos and
then to the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas. It is scheduled to arrive at Los
Encinos around mid day. The program at Los Encinos will feature two 19th
Century style bands, Victorian dancing, a blacksmith, a telegraph office,
children's games, tours of the restored 1849 adobe and participants in
authentic Victorian costume.
Pack a picnic and stay the day--admission is free. Old West attire is
encouraged (no weapons please).
MTHE is a
family-oriented, educational atmosphere, celebrating the history of those
who have defended their civilizations throughout history. Visitors are
invited to walk through the camps of the participants. See historic
memorabilia, living history presentation, period battles and demonstrations,
historic vehicles and equipment.
MTHE is the largest time-line living history event west of the
Mississippi River. They have nearly one-thousand historical interpretive
specialists representing many different aspects of world history from
Ancient Rome, to Elizabethan England, to Colonial America and beyond. Their
timeline starts with the beginning of the civilized world and marches its
way through history to the current conflicts.
| Info:
http://www.marchingthruhistory.com/
| October 11-12, 2008, 9:30-5:30,
| Main pass-in-review parade at noon. See site for full event
list |
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| Prado Regional Park
| 16700 Euclid Ave, Chino |
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| $7 per vehicle to enter the park |
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Go to war
medieval style! Also classes, performances, lots of shopping, evening
parties. Enjoy yourself in a simpler time.
| Info:
http://www.caid-gww.org/
| October 8-13, 2008 |
| New Location: Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area (near Bakersfield) |
| Costume required. Medieval through 1600s |
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Autumn Historical Costume Dances & Balls
Regency ballroom dances
are charming, and not very difficult. Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven all
wrote dance music. Select dances for all levels. West side of Los Angeles.
Light refreshments.
| Info:
http://regencyfriends.org/
| Sunday, October 4, November 1 & December 6, 2008
| Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. and goes until 11:30 or midnight.
Admission $5. Light refreshments |
| Lindberg Park hall is in Culver City, 5041 Rhoda Way at Virginia
Avenue |
| Reservations |
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| Costume of about the year 1800
is welcome, but not required. |
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English Country Dance - Monrovia
Dances for 1650 to present day are taught. Beginners welcome, no
partner required.
| Info: 626-397-2202 or
http://www.lahacal.org
| October 10, 2008
| St Luke's Episcopal church, corner of Foothill Blvd. & California
Ave, Monrovia |
| Tickets $5 - 7:30 - 10pm |
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| Wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes |
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Dance
to the Big Band music of Dean Mora and his Orchestra while you dine at the
award winning Cicada restaurant. Features a fabulous floor show by the
Satin Dollz Pin-up Dancers. Also included is an exclusive after party
at the art deco 1928 Oviatt Penthouse.
| Info:
http://www.cicadanightclub.com/ or 213-488-9488
| Sunday, October 26, 2008
| Cicada restaurant,
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| Tickets: $70 per person, $10 discount in Sept. Book on-line.
Limited tickets. $30 for the nightclub party only.
| Dress code in
effect: early 20th century vintage (1920s through 1950s) or
contemporary evening attire (black tie and evening gowns). |
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| Note: there is dining and dancing most Sunday. See their
website for their schedule and to make reservations for dinner.
You may also go just for the dancing. |
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Three days of Tango
workshops. Three days & nights of dancing. Gala dinner Tango Show and three
nights of live Tango music. Tango Masters dance performances.
| Info:
http://www.tangomasquerade.com/ or 818-857-9021
| October 31 - November 2, 2008 |
| Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
| 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank |
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| See website for prices - tickets can be bought for the whole weekend
package, days, or just classes, or dances |
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Be
transported back in time to the 18th century for an evening of Victorian period
dinner and dance in the time of Sherlock Holmes. This will be a
Victorian "Fancy Dress" ball in honor of Halloween.
| Info:
http://www.coliserv.net/ccobs/gasfitters.html
| Saturday, November 1, 2008 |
| Tickets: start at $60 in advance, $70 at the door. |
| Woman's Club of South Pasadena,
| 1424 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena |
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| This is a costume only event for adults. Costumes of the era requested.
Please attend the Ball in a costume befitting the rank and station of any
Sherlockian or Canonical character... or as any historical or fictional
character of that age. |
Dance presented by the South Bay English Country Dance. Theme for
the ball is "faces and places"
| Info:
http://www.geocities.com/sbecd/index.html,
| Tickets $7 Pre-registration required |
| Thursday, November 1 & December 6, 2007
| Dance from 8 to 10 pm, with social half-hour to follow (light
refreshments provided). See schedule for the afternoon dance review |
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| Bethany Lutheran Church Hall, Long Beach |
| Festive Attire required - from between the 15th and 21st century |
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Honoring this
year’s bountiful autumn Harvest. Sup at a sumptuous feast and dance
with our friends from villages near and far. Formal attire please.
| Info:
http://www.englishcountrydancing.org/8thHarvestBall.pdf
| Saturday , November 15, 2008.
| Dinner starts at 6pm |
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| Tickets $35, include dinner, Music by Fleur de Lis . Buy
tickets early, may sell out. |
| Janet Goeske Center, 5257 Sierra Street, Riverside <-- New
location |
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| Formal attire required, from 1700-1820 preferred but not
required
| English Country Dancing and Instruction on the second and fourth
Thursdays of every month. See website for location and more
details |
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There are more costume & dance events scheduled for October. Check www.lahacal.org
for many more ideas throughout the year.
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