http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/62acd7d4-8149-4482-864c-6ffd35220353?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/62acd7d4-8149-4482-864c-6ffd35220353#74b49f87-2af6-491a-a002-42c95ae7adfb THE UNSEEN UNIVERSITY BALL A Graduation Ball for the Wizards of Ankh-Morpork Inspired by the Disc World novels of Sir Terrence Pratchett (Sponsored by the Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society) Saturday, May 2, 2009 Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom 100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at the corner of Ellsworth & Tilton) San Mateo, CA 94401 Doors Open: 6:45pm Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm Formal Dancing begins at 8:00pm Band: Avalon Rising Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by Tuesday, April 28) Tickets at the Door: $20.00 Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/unseen.html Arch-Chancellor Mustrum Ridcully of Unseen University requests the pleasure of your company at a grand ball in the University's Great Hall in honour of its current crop of graduating wizards (those who have actually managed to survive until graduation, that is!). We are once again proud to announce that the evenings' guest band is Avalon Rising - one of the most magical dance bands on this or any other world - equally at home playing Victorian and vintage ballroom dance music, hauntingly beautiful Celtic and Celtic Fusion, and Renaissance rock (Yes, you heard that right!). We will be dancing waltzes, polkas, schottisches, mazurka waltzes, reels, contradances, and other popular couple and set dances of the 19th century; some elegant Renaissance dances; and even some "music with rocks in it," as the Arch-Chancellor himself describes it. While some of the dances are choreographed set dances (which will be taught or called), others are open to free-form improvisation (Everything from free-style rock to Victorian polkas and Irish polka sets are some times danced to the very same music when Avalon Rising plays. We're not sure how, but think it's some form of magic!). Fantasy costumes from the Disc World novels of Terry Pratchett, fantasy costumes from any universe, and, of course, magical or wizard costumes are admired but not required. Yes, here's your chance to sport your Harry Potter costumes! Guests may also come in period costume and still be in style. In the city of Ankh-Morpork, fashions range from Renaissance to Edwardian. Since the University also has a budding computer science department (which is a kind of magic in itself), Victorian Steampunk costumes (and gadgets) are also very appropriate. And, as always, vintage or modern evening dress is welcome. There will (of course!) be a no-host bar and a light snack buffet (We know very well how seriously the Faculty of Unseen University take their meals, and your potluck contributions to the buffet are most welcome!). To order advance tickets to the ball, please send a check for $15.00 each to PEERS at 2144 B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. To order tickets online, please go to the ball website at http://www.peers.org/unseen.html and click on the PayPal instructions for instructions. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets is Tuesday, April 28. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 each. If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email peers@peers.org And remember our school motto: "Nunc id vides; nunc ne vides!" Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:00:09 GMT http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/62acd7d4-8149-4482-864c-6ffd35220353#74b49f87-2af6-491a-a002-42c95ae7adfb Lady Jane 2009-04-24T05:00:09Z