Do you like dressing in costumes that include corsets and have an interest in the customs of the Edwardian era? Do you have a love for Edward Gorey along with a dark & mischievous sense of humor? And most importantly do you love a really great party that includes all these things and more? Then The Edwardian Ball group is the place to hang out and plan for the next big event!
What is the Edwardian Ball you ask?
A Brief History of The Edwardian Ball: One hot and dusty afternoon in a remote desert at the turn of the century, two gentlemen and a lady sat sipping black martinis in a strange and little-known oasis known as The Pagan Lounge. "I say," ventured the first gent, "wouldn't it be smashing to throw a ball in honor of the ghastly tales of Sir Edward Gorey?"
"Oh yes indeed!" agreed the lady emphatically. "We could all dress...Edwardian!"
"I love it!" cried the third. "Perhaps we could find an elegant yet irreverent house band to tell the stories and set them to music. Perhaps that band is...right here amongst us!"
It was true - they looked up from their dust-stained cups to find none other than Rosin Coven carousing around the bar nearby. They were perhaps the only Pagan Lounge Ensemble skilled enough yet foolish enough to tackle such a task.
On a handshake it was agreed, then and there, that the ball would commence that very December in San Francisco. The finest artists were assembled from throughout the land and The Edwardian Ball was born. It has now become a splendid annual tradition and the rest, as they say, is history.taken from their myspace.
Who is Edward Gorey you ask?
Well he was American author & artist who was mostly known for his macabre illustrated books and illustrations such as these:
You can read more about him and his life at The Edward Gorey House
A few images from this years Ball:
Peaked your interest yet? Well then come on in and join the party!
What is the Edwardian Ball you ask?
A Brief History of The Edwardian Ball: One hot and dusty afternoon in a remote desert at the turn of the century, two gentlemen and a lady sat sipping black martinis in a strange and little-known oasis known as The Pagan Lounge. "I say," ventured the first gent, "wouldn't it be smashing to throw a ball in honor of the ghastly tales of Sir Edward Gorey?"
"Oh yes indeed!" agreed the lady emphatically. "We could all dress...Edwardian!"
"I love it!" cried the third. "Perhaps we could find an elegant yet irreverent house band to tell the stories and set them to music. Perhaps that band is...right here amongst us!"
It was true - they looked up from their dust-stained cups to find none other than Rosin Coven carousing around the bar nearby. They were perhaps the only Pagan Lounge Ensemble skilled enough yet foolish enough to tackle such a task.
On a handshake it was agreed, then and there, that the ball would commence that very December in San Francisco. The finest artists were assembled from throughout the land and The Edwardian Ball was born. It has now become a splendid annual tradition and the rest, as they say, is history.taken from their myspace.
Who is Edward Gorey you ask?
Well he was American author & artist who was mostly known for his macabre illustrated books and illustrations such as these:
You can read more about him and his life at The Edward Gorey House
A few images from this years Ball:
Peaked your interest yet? Well then come on in and join the party!
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giggles:
looks like fun
catdad:
I just like to watch. 