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presents a mix of web doings and interesting activities centered, but not exclusively,
in Southern California.) Basically it's an eclectic
list of costume events in Los Angeles and beyond as well as extra events that will interest costumers. Some you might not find
elsewhere considered costume events, but they're here for their educational
and/or fun value. At the bottom, I've included a number of "master link" sites
and calendars so you can quickly get to
the folks that maintain the large event lists.
Featured Events - eclectic as always
Convention, Exhibit & Lecture
The 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.
<More> Exhibits
Shopping Special
Vintage Fashion
Show Expo
 | All kinds of great vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories. |
| Los Angeles (Santa Monica Civic Auditorium)
 | February 7-8, 2009 |
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<More> Shopping Events
Dance & Fairs, Historic & More
Just a special pick. Please see the
main listing to plan your weekends.
A street fair at the downtown Riverside mall is celebrating the time of
Charles Dickens. There will be living
history presentations, vendors, food, much fun and many educational events.
On Saturday evening, a grand ball will be held
| Mr Fezziwig's Ball: Saturday, February 3rd.
| Costume encourage, but not required. |
| Vendors will be in costume |
| All kinds of events. There are numerous teas and even a dinner.
Check their website for full
schedule details. |
|
| Plan in advance with rehearsal dances and rehearsal balls
|
<More> (many more) Dance and
Fairs including
calendars
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The 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.
The exhibition examines the important aspects of costume design for color
films from the 1940s through the 1960s, and includes costumes from such
well-known films as "The Great Race" (1965), costume worn by Natalie Wood,
costume design by Edith Head and Donfeld; and "My Fair Lady" (1964), costume
worn by Audrey Hepburn, costume design by Cecil Beaton, who won Oscars® for both
Color Costume Design and Color Art Direction for the film. Reproductions of
costume design drawings from the holdings of the Academy’s Margaret Herrick
Library will also be on display.
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You've all heard the old adage, the one who dies with the most fabric,
wins!!!!. Well, hear are some events that will feed the magpie in you.
Shopping Specials
(let us know if you have any events that would interest costumers)
Annual Shows
| Vintage Fashion
Show Expo
| All kinds of great vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories. |
| Los Angeles (Santa Monica Civic Auditorium)
 | February 7-8, 2009 |
| April 25-26, 2009 |
| October 17-18, 2009 <-- just in time for Halloween |
|
| San Francisco
| March 21-22, 2009 |
| September 19-20, 2009 |
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| International
Gems, Beads and Jewelry Show
| Most costumes are not complete without a bit of glitz.
| I'm only listing Los Angles area events here... but this show
travels all over the US. |
| Check your local newspaper for coupons for free gifts or $1 off
admission. |
|
| Santa Monica Civic Auditorium - the bigger show
| April 3-5, 2009 |
| May 15-17, 2009 (The bead show) |
| June 12-14, 2009 |
| September 19-21, 2008 |
| October 10-12, 2008 - bead show |
| December 5-8, 2008 |
| (more dates coming later) |
|
| Pasadena Civic Auditorium
| July 3-5, 2009 |
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Textile, Costume & Clothing Show
| Vintage textiles, vintage clothing, costumes, patterns, shoes,
accessories, Victorian laces, trims and more |
| Info:
http://www.caskeylees.com/shows/15/vintage/LATextile/
| Pickwick Gardens, 1001 Riverside Dr., Burbank |
| $5, early admission $15 |
| Dates: - Sunday
| March 31, 2009 |
| May 31, 30, 2009 |
| November 29, 2009 |
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| Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
| You can't costume well without good tools. Try out sewing machines,
find the latest tools, workshops on techniques. |
| Info: http://www.rustybarn.com/
| March 19-21, 2009, 10-5 |
| Oct. 9-11, 2008
| Pomona Fairplex, LA County fairgrounds, Pomona |
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| May 14-16, 2009
| Del Mar Fairgrounds |
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| See website for admission coupons. |
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These are mix of classes and shopping and run a weekend. Both
science fiction and historic are represented.
| Next Couple of Costume Cons:
| Costume Con 27 (Baltimore, MD - May, 2009)
| May 1-3, 2009 |
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|
Costume Con 28 (Milwaukee, WI - 2010) |
| Costume Con 29 ( New Jersey/New York Costumers' Guild - 2011) |
|
| For a full list of Costume-Cons, current, old and bidding... check out
Costume-Connections at
http://www.costume-con.com/ and head to their timeline. |
| Society for Creative Anachronism -
Collegium
| Medieval arts and sciences, includes costume classes run twice a year.
(Note website sometimes runs behind on updating. However, you can
contact them for the most recent information.)
| September 20-21, 2008 ,
Collegium |
| location - Torrance |
|
|
Some upcoming Classes not affiliate with a group:
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Just a few master links sites for events.... Go explore! More in Otherworlds!
| Info: http://www.loscon.org/
| LAX Marriott Hotel |
| November 28-30, 2008 - Thanksgiving weekend, Annual |
|
| Main SF local masquerade for Los Angeles.
| Sat, November 29, 2008 at 8:00
| Held on the Saturday night of the convention. |
|
| Enter or just volunteer to work it. |
|
Anime LA
| Info:
http://www.animelosangeles.org/
| January 2-4, 2009 Annual
| Saturday night masquerade |
| Rules and sign up forms are on line |
|
| Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Burbank |
|
Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention. Cosplay your heart out.
They have the main masquerade, a masquerade ball and other costume contests.
Please review their site for details and their rules.
| Info: http://www.anime-expo.org/
| July 2-5, 2009, Annual
| Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles |
|
| See site for list of masquerades
| Register on line, in advance |
|
|
"The country’s premier comics and popular arts convention." Get info on
the latest movies. Multiple costume competitions plus the main masquerade.
| Info: http://www.comic-con.org
| July 23-26, 2009, Annual
| San Diego Convention Center, CA |
| Register early, they have been selling out.! |
|
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| Saturday's event is open to all costumes but comic and movie oriented items do better.
| Note: write for their rules, their structure and format is different
than the 'ICG standard'. |
| There are a number of sponsored prizes most years. |
| Pre-register for the masquerade |
|
An elegant evening of costume and fantasy. Join costumers and artists
from all over Los Angles for a magical night of dancing and music.
| July 11 &12, 2008, Annual
| Expanded to two days now. |
|
| Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd. |
| Masquerade dance |
| Costume required or formal dress and mask |
| Info:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com |
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a few Event Calendars with more dance activities.
| Lively Arts History Association
Calendar
| Historic Dance & Reenactment of every era. |
| Very large calendar covering all of Southern California |
| Victorian dance, English Country dance, Art Deco, Ragtime &
Swing |
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| Art Deco Society of Los Angles
Calendar
| events with a vintage flare |
|
| Full list of Event Calendars |
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Select list of Upcoming Fairs and Dances to plan for...
Monthly, or near monthly dances and dance practice.
| English Country Dance - Monrovia
| Dances for 1650 to present day are taught. Beginners welcome, no
partner required.
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| English Country Dance - Riverside
|
| Dickens to Deco Informal Dance Program - Studio City
| Informal place to learn and
dance the dances of the Victorian, Ragtime, and Jazz eras. No costume
required
|
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| Miss Haseltine's Drum - West side of Los Angeles
| Regency dance
|
http://regencyfriends.org/ for dates |
| most 1st Sundays |
| Tickets $5 - 7:30-11:00 |
| Costume of about the year 1800 is welcome, but not required. |
|
|
Schedule Costume Balls and
Dance events. Note: most dances will have one or more dance
practice sessions.
Yearly Costume Events
A street fair at the downtown Riverside mall is celebrating the time of
Charles Dickens. There will be living
history presentations, vendors, food, much fun and many educational events.
On Saturday evening, a grand ball will be held
| Mr Fezziwig's Ball: Saturday, February 3rd.
| Costume encourage, but not required. |
| Vendors will be in costume |
| All kinds of events. There are numerous teas and even a dinner.
Check their website for full
schedule details. |
|
| Plan in advance with rehearsal dances and rehearsal balls
|
Valentine's Day/Washington's Birthright Ball
18th Century English Country Dance. Music by: Fleur de Lis.
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
Social Daunce Irregulars
Grand Ball
| Info:
http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $25, may be purchased on line.
Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls. |
| Upcoming balls:
| Spring Ball, March 7, 2009
| Pasadena Masonic Hall |
|
| Summer Ball, June 13, 2009
| Thorp Church, Pasadena |
|
| Autumn Ball, November 28, 2009
| Pasadena Mason Hall |
|
|
| To add to the ambiance, we suggest, but do not insist that our
patrons wear the formal attire or military uniforms (any nation) of the 19th
Century |
| To add to the ambiance, we suggest, but do not insist that our
patrons wear the formal attire or military uniforms (any nation) of the 19th
Century |
Everything Irish, including recreations of varying eras.
Storytellers, dancers, bands and plenty of other Irish fun.
An elegant afternoon of tea, music and dancing in the ballroom of historic
Lanterman House in La Canada/Flintridge. Dance the one step, waltz and tango to
the music of Ian Whitcomb, Dean Mora, Sheila Murphy-Nelson and the boys
| info:
http://www.lantermanfoundation.org/1918/ ,
tickets $40, includes a high tea
| Lanterman House in La
Canada/Flintridge |
| Sunday, March 15, 2009
| Dance Class: Noon to 1 PM
Dancing and Tea: 1 to 5 PM |
|
| Historical attire from 1918 is suggested, but not required |
|
California's largest and oldest Celtic Faire
Join Heritage Square explore romantic and historically accurate men’s and
women’s fashions from the late 18th century through the 1940’s. The show
includes an experience of a late afternoon tea, reminiscent of ones taken during
the Victorian era as well as shopping in the museum store.
Don't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls? Well, how about Second &
Manhattan?
Put on your glad rags and discover the clandestine seductions of a little
hideaway 'Off-Manhattan'. Behind a plain door down a dimly-lit alley
in the heart of St. Andrews Square, you'll find men in striped suits & women
in beaded chemises that catch the light as they shimmy to the Charleston.
There, back in the 20s, it's rumored the bathtub gin flowed freely.
Now we're pretty sure we'll be safe from raids, and the hooch is clean, but
we might still serve it in tea cups.
You'll want to be there. Knock three times and whisper the secret password
(to be revealed when you make your reservation). Swellegant people,
deliciously furtive drinks, dancing with abandon, raffles, and a surprise or
two we can't yet reveal. (P.S. Don't tell the attorney general)
Sponsored jointly by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles (ADSLA) and the St.
Andrews Square Neighborhood Association (SASNA); proceeds will go to the
preservation of historic structures in St. Andrews Square and Art Deco
treasures throughout Los Angeles.
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.
"...Celebrate the 1880's at a free public day on April 23, 2006. The weekend
will be filled with the bustling activity of 1880's life. Take a leisurely
self-tour of the historic 1864 residence. You can learn a Victorian Dance step
at a barn dance! Play hoops and tug-o-war or enter a sack race". Demos of
quilting, wood crafting and other skills. Live music
An Earth Day Faire with a Celtic Flair. (Formally Middle-earth
Festival) "Join us as we celebrate the vision of celebrated fantasy authors. If
you have an inkling of whom we speak, you will know that all tree spirits,
wizards, fauns, elves, fairies, dragons, short sturdy folk, pint-sized folk and
other mythical beings are welcome." Costumes welcome from fantasy to medieval.
"Enjoy the fun, food, music, entertainment, shopping and a
thought-provoking, educational, soul-satisfying celebration of Medieval
Times and Fantasy Authors. A special Earth Day area of green, eco-friendly
vendors and activities will be featured as we look to our future as
responsible Stewards of our good, green earth "
| Info:
http://www.medievalfantasyfestival.com/ or call (707) 451-2100
| April 18-19, 2009 |
| Downtown Vacaville (farther north than usual for this list, but a
fun event) |
| Free |
|
| Costumes of LOTR or any time encouraged. |
| info:
http://www.renfair.com/socal/
|
| April 4- May 17, 2009
| Weekends only |
| Note, shorter schedule, no
Memorial day |
|
| New Location as of 2005 - Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, Irwindale
| 210 freeway, off on Irwindale Ave |
|
| Early bird tickets are on sale now. Different prices for
beginning weekend... check their site for details and coupon
opportunities. |
Experience life on an early California rancho. Visitors will
get a taste of what life was like for people living in the Southland during
the 1840s and '50s through music, historic house tours, visits with living
history characters, adobe-making and blacksmithing demonstrations, food,
family activities, and more.
Step back in time to 16th century life in the "Village of Wixonshire" on the shoes of Lake
Casitas. They recreate a 16th century European village by the lake,
rolling hills and canyons in Ojai Valley.
| Info:
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/ojairen/renpg1.html
| Tickets: $15, kids $7 |
| May 10-11, 2008 |
| Lake Casitas is located 12 miles inland from the city of Ventura via
highway 33 N. to
highway 150 and follow the signs. Ventura is on the central coast of
California 80 miles
NW of Los Angeles via highway 101 and 20 miles south of Santa Barbara |
| Leached pets welcome |
|
The Old Riverside
Foundation holds it’s Annual Vintage Home Tour, Restoration Faire and Vintage
Mercantile on Saturday The ticket price includes a self-guided home tour of 8
lovely examples of Riverside’s rich historic architecture including Riverside’s
Heritage House, celebrating 30 years of operation, 1 gratis raffle basket
ticket, along with a restoration faire including suppliers, artists and
craftspeople. The vintage mercantile will feature antiques and collectibles and
raffle.
| Info:
http://www.oldriverside.org/
| May 17, 2008
from 10 am until 5 pm |
| Ticket: $15
pre-sale / $18 day of tour |
| 1511 University Avenue, Riverside |
|
The Avalon Ball, a Swing Dance & Art
Deco Costume Ball
Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles to celebrate a glorious night of
dancing at the historic Art Deco Avalon Casino Ballroom on beautiful Catalina
Island--the same ballroom that played host to Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and all
the greats of the Big Band era.
Dance The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Balboa, The Charleston, Tango, Foxtrot, The
Waltz and much, much, amazingly much more! A grand night at the Historic Avalon
Casino Ballroom, Catalina Island. Music from Mora's Modern Rhythmists
Dance Orchestra. Master of Ceremonies, Maxwell DeMille
| Info: http://avalonball.com or
<detail>
310-659-3326
| Saturday, May 16, 2009, 6-10pm |
| Tickets - Presale $30/$35 - $40 for the ball |
| At the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island. See the
website for additional arrangements for staying over as well as
transportation links.
| A special express boat is arranged, but sells out early |
| Most hotels on the island require a two night stay, so book early
for the most options. |
|
| Mid-20th Century attire suggested but not required. Look at
old movies 20's-40's formal wear, military, vintage flare modern. |
|
The setting is the fictitious estate of the Baron Heinrich Von Lauffer,
located along the Rhine river (aka Santa Ana River) between Mainz and
Strasbourg. Each year the Baron invites the finest minds and most talented
actors to celebrate the coming harvest at his Barony of Koroneburg. The festival
celebrates the inventions and changes of the renaissance period.
| Info:
http://www.renaissanceinfo.com/riverview or 800-320-4736
| May 9 - June 14, 2009, weekends rain or shine, Includes Memorial Day |
| $18 / seniors, kids $15 |
| Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600 River Rd, Corona |
|
| Free parking, RV camping, pets on leash |
Civil War Reenactment. 2 battles a day. Visitors will have
a fist hand look at the sights and sounds of battle as well as a chance at
involvement in living history presentations in the camps.
How 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.
Hour-long tours are free, but reservations are recommended (space is limited
for each tour) and can be made starting February 14.
| Info:
http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/events/
| May 30-31, 2009
| 1-5pm, once an hour |
|
| Homestead Museum
| 15415 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry |
|
| Free—but bring spending money for food and shopping |
|
Join the Pirates by the lake! There will be battle re-enactments
and battles on the 'New Pirate' beach, court martial & court re-enactments,
stage shows, shopping and food, kids treasure hunts and more.
| Info:
http://www.bigbearrenfair.com/pirate/
| June 6-7, 2009, 10am to 6pm
| Tickets: $15 day / $26 weekend, see site for kids/senior/military
pricing |
|
| Big Bear Lake's North Shore
| Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin |
| Free parking and shuttle |
|
|
Great American Irish Fair & Music Festival. Includes an Ancient Tara
Village.
Social Daunce Irregulars
Grand Ball
| Info:
http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $25, may be purchased on line.
Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls. |
| balls:
| Spring Ball, March 7, 2009
| Pasadena Masonic Hall |
|
| Summer Ball, June 13, 2009
| Thorp Church, Pasadena |
|
| Autumn Ball, November 29, 2009
| Pasadena Mason Hall |
|
|
| To add to the ambiance, we suggest, but do not insist that our
patrons wear the formal attire or military uniforms (any nation) of the 19th
Century |
"Travel back in time to the 1930s to spend a delightful afternoon picnicking
on a vintage green surrounded by historic homes. The afternoon will include
dancing to live music provided by the Bilgewater Rats, prizes for picnic
presentation, vintage car display, Prohibition-inspired cocktails, an Art Deco
furnished house exhibit, a drawing for many vintage items, and a feast for the
eyes of vintage fashion and picnic displays of exuberant "deco"-dence."
| Info: http://heritagesquare.org
or 323-225-2700 or http://www.adsla.org/
| Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 1pm-5pm |
| Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street (Exit 110-Pasadena Freeway
at Avenue 43) |
| See website for pricing of tickets and rental of tables and chairs |
|
Hosted in the lovely little town of Fawnskin, the Victorian Festival
is a day in Charles Dickens’ London – a city filled with lively and
colorful characters from both literature and history. Come join us for
an adventure in this elegant era with hundreds of costumed players in
music halls, pubs and dance parties. Explore our winding lanes, finding
trinkets and treasures while surrounded by enticing aromas of hearty
foods and the joyous sound of music in the air. Activities include a Victorian Tea, Tea with the Queen,
and readings by Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and other
literary artists of the 19th century. We will have demonstrations of the Gatling gun, cannon, and a battle of the Queen's Royal Army!
| Info:
http://www.fawnskinvictorian.com/ or (909) 585-7825
| Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6, 2008, 10am - 6pm |
| On day tickets $10, kids under 5 free |
|
| Big Bear Lake's North Shore
| Pedersen's Mill, 39115 Rim of the World, Fawnskin |
| Free parking and shuttle |
|
Grand Masque Ball
The Grand Masque Ball under the Big Bear Lake stars is on Saturday night.
It is a costumed affair. Formal attire required; Victorian costume
preferred. Note: There also is a spectator gallery where
mundane clothing is accepted.
| Saturday, July 5th, 2008, 7pm - 11pm |
| Tickets for Ball: $25 / Spectator's Gallery: $5
|
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. . ."
Check out their website for more information, pictures of past events, and
links for costume ideas.
| Info:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/ ,
| Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd, LA |
| July 11 &12, 2008, Annual
| Expanded to two days now. |
|
| Costumers or Masks and Formal Wear are required.
| "This is a classical fantasy masquerade with modern influences. We're
named after the movie "Labyrinth" with David Bowie, but we relish
diversity. Be elaborate, be comfortable and be different. Your costume can
be from any genre. Fantasy, Medieval, Victorian, Goblin, Carnival, Faerie.
Imagination is encouraged." |
|
| Varying group plan dinners in advance, stay tuned for more info |
|
A weekend of adventure, discovery, and fun await you at the Homestead
Museum's celebration of the Roaring Twenties! Celebrate the Roaring Twenties
as you enjoy music, dance demonstrations and lessons, crafts, vintage
automobiles, historic house tours, and tasty food during BOTH days of the
festival, and note some of the special performers and activities that differ
from day-to-day.
Camp Hollywood Swing Camp -
National Jitterbug Championships
The world's largest Lindy Hop dance camp. Classes, evening events.
competitions and much more. Beginner to advanced.
| Info: www.sdrf.com or
619-589-5412
| August 2-3, 2008 |
| Morley Field in San Diego's Balboa Park. |
|
Set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the faire is a re-creation of an
English Summer Faire. Visit an exciting, vibrant village Faire. Experience
a joust, strolling entertainers, stage performances, handcrafts, food and drink,
Midsummer Fairy Forest children's area and the spirit of the days of William
Shakespeare and the Renaissance!
Travel 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.
Hour-long tours are free, but reservations are recommended (space is limited
for each tour) and can be made starting May 30.
| Info:
http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/events/
| August 29-30, 2009
| 1-5pm, once an hour |
|
| Homestead Museum
| 15415 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry |
|
| Free—but bring spending money for food and shopping |
|
The new Queen Mary Art Deco Festival, presented by the RMS Queen Mary
Foundation in association with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles.
Period life music, lectures, silent auctions, Sunday brunch, tea, art deco
bazaar, special tours and more. Walking tours. Vintage car show. Art
Deco Ball includes a 4 course dinner and dancing to Mora's Modern Rhythmists.
The proceeds from all activities will benefit conservation and restoration of
the impressive collection of original art aboard the 1936 ocean liner.
| Info: (562) 435-3511 or
http://www.queenmary.com/ &
http://adsla.org/qmschedule.htm
| August 29 - Sept. 1, 2008, labor day weekend |
| festival admission only: $22.95 for adults, other items including
meals and the ball have separate pricing or
there are packages available. Discounts for senior/military/children. |
| Art Deco attire is encouraged. |
|
International Talk like a Pirate Day
September 19. Check various group calendars for the extra
planned silliness
Renaissance Fest with a Pirate Flare at Lake Casitas
Buccaneer Days
"For that little bit of Pirate in each of us, join the Buccaneers of "2007"
for a great day of fun. Don your best pirate attire for the costume contest and
compete in the Treasure Hunt for the Grand Prize. Enjoy great food and dance the
night away!"
| At Two Harbors, Catalina Island |
| October 4, 2008
|
Go to war medieval style! Also classes, performances, lots of
shopping, evening parties. Enjoy yourself in a simpler time.
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 3-4, 2009, 9:30-5:30,
| Main pass-in-review parade at noon. See site for full event
list |
|
| Prado Regional Park
| 16700 Euclid Ave, Chino |
|
| $7 per vehicle to enter the park |
|
Thrill to the tales of Edgar Allan Poe and Edward Gorey in an evening of
chilling drama presented by the actors of the Guild of St. George. More than a
dozen haunting works will be enacted throughout the moonlit grounds, including
“The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” “The Gashleycrumb
Tinies,” and “The Evil Garden.” Goosebumps guaranteed!
With the Guild of St George
| Info:
http://www.huntington.org/Information/EventsCal.html or 626-405-2128
| Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 6:30-10 pm |
| The Huntington Library
| 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino |
|
| Members: $25. Non-Members: $30
| RSVP: 626-405-2128 |
|
| Ages 10 to adult. May be too intense for younger children. |
|
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)
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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| Cover Tickets: $70 per person, $10 discount in Sept. Book
on-line. Limited tickets. $30 for the nightclub party only,
$40 at the door if not sold out.
| 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 Sundays, no cover. See
their website for their schedule and to make reservations for dinner.
You may also go just for the dancing. |
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For almost everything that goes on in LA related to fun and costuming, check
out Alley Cat Scratch's "Halloween
in LA" for the full list - Historic to Goth, Mainstream to X-treem!
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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.
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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 |
|
| Tickets $35, include dinner, Music by Fleur de Lis . Buy
tickets early, may sell out. |
| Janet Goeske Center, 5257 Sierra Street, Riverside <-- New
location |
|
| 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 |
|
Experience all the color and pageantry of the Elizabethan court as The
Huntington travels back in time to recreate the annual Accession celebration of
Queen Elizabeth I. Enjoy period music and dance; mingle with merchants,
courtiers, and soldiers; talk to explorers about their voyages to the New World;
and pay your respects to the queen herself.
With the Guild of St George
Social Daunce Irregulars
Grand Ball
| Info:
http://victoriandance.org/ , tickets $25, may be purchased on line.
Note: they also hold dance classes in advance of all balls. |
| Balls:
| Spring Ball, March 7, 2009
| Pasadena Masonic Hall |
|
| Summer Ball, June 13, 2009
| Thorp Church, Pasadena |
|
| Autumn Ball, November 29, 2009
| Pasadena Mason Hall |
|
|
| To add to the ambiance, we suggest, but do not insist that our
patrons wear the formal attire or military uniforms (any nation) of the 19th
Century |
Roughing the year 1800, a recreation of the age of Jane Austen and Beau
Brummell, when the cut of a man's coat was as important as his politics.
The Autumn Ball offers a day of dance classes and finishes with a high tea,
period dance, and a late buffet supper. Dancing will be until midnight.
| Info:
http://www.regencyfriends.org/ or 213-384-6622
| Saturday, December 13, 2008
| 7-midnight - the Ball - see their schedule for tea time and dance
classes earlier in the day |
| $35 for tea and supper |
| $20 for box lunches |
|
| Woman's Club of South Pasadena |
|
| Check out our Holiday flavored
costume and historical events in our Winter
Event's Special section! Too much fun to post
it all here. |
Join the Fools Guild for their New Year's silliness at their "kostume" party.
Please pick your costume in the Asian style - serious, or silly. Asian
Buffet, Marni's Confucius cocktails, dancing, entertainment and bring your
western dollars for our gift shop. Live
party webcam via
uStream.tv.
Be like shadows and spirits of the house, in elegance, grace and style.
Wear your most elegant finery or costume. Masks provided.
Four course menu, wine champagne. Special entertainment by fortune
tellers, palmists, jugglers. International escape artist and magician
Curtis Lovell II will be performing
his close up wonders for diners and party goers from 8 pm to midnight at the
Code Restaurant and Lounge.
Old Riverside Foundation Victorian
12th Night Celebration
Progressive Dinner in the Heritage Square Historic District, Riverside.
Horse drawn carriages take guests to 3 vintage homes decorated in holiday
splendor. Delicious gourmet food, elegant but fun. Live music and carolers.
Victorian dress encouraged. Fundraiser for Old Riverside Foundation historic
preservation group.
| Info: Old
Riverside Foundation:
http://www.oldriverside.org/ or 951-683-2725
| Friday & Saturday, January 9 & 10, 2009
| 6:30 & 8:30 pm |
| Tickets $85 |
| Riverside Historic District, exact address w/ tickets |
|
|
Jane Austin Evening
"A civilized afternoon and evening of tea, discussion, gaming, supper and
dance in the spirit of the works of the estimable Miss Austen"
| .Info:
http://www.lahacal.org/austen/
| Sat, January 17, 2009 <-- Sold out |
|
| Tickets for dance $25, |
| Pasadena Masonic Hall, 200 S. Euclid, Pasadena |
| Check their website for full schedule |
| Clothing from the lifetime of Jane Austen (1774-1817) is encouraged,
but not required <tips
here> |
(and events to plan for next year.....)
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Costume & Historical Event Calendars - the big list...
Find even more over in the Other
Worlds Costume section. I've barely scratch the surface about the all
fun you can have... but why repeat here what the folks do for their groups.
| The Lively Arts Historical Association
(LAHA)
| Major resource site for places to do historical reenactment.
| Check their calendar
to find historical dances that occur every
few weeks in Southern California. Periods range from Renaissance
to 20's. Some will have dance classes, not all require period
costume. |
| Lots of
historical reenactment events (and training classes). |
|
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| Nocturne's Swing
Times
| The ultimate source in LA for Swing Dance. There's something
hopping almost every night. Their calendar
will even load into your palm.
| Dance classes all the time. |
| Even resources for hair. |
|
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| Dragonmarsh's
Fair Listings
| List of renaissance fairs, music festivals and more |
| Main emphasis is Southern California but also has some bigger events
from NoCal as well as Arizona and Nevada |
|
| No Quarter Given ( national listing)
Calendar
| Pirate events |
| includes Tall Ship tour listings |
|
| Tolkien Forever
| Calendar
for Tolkien Society / LOTR fans & Yahoo group
Calendar |
| Covers LA area |
|
| Renaissance Pleasure Faire though
out the year
| For other Fairs across the country, you can check their location map
off their main link. |
|
| Costume Society of America - Region
5
| Events calendar has links to numerous museums and their exhibit
schedule. |
|
| Society for Creative Anachronism - Kingdom
of Caid
| Local events calendar covers Southern California, Southern Nevada,
Hawaii and New Zealand |
|
| Gold Coast
Festivals
| A company (not a group) that sponsors a number of "history themed
festivals" in California.
| Includes Renaissance Faire, Pow-wows, Pirate Faire |
|
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| Renaissance Fairs
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| American Civil War Society - California
|
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For much more Costume exploring, check out more information in:
If there's any events or event web pages you'd like to see linked here, please contact da
Cat at daCat@AlleyCatScratch.com.
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