http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/f7c81952-ab6c-4d8e-a003-6bd3a80cb07d?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/f7c81952-ab6c-4d8e-a003-6bd3a80cb07d#9f2c2d7d-0377-4938-88b6-31c55e2d47d6 The Bay Area English Regency Society cordially invites you to the WAR AND PEACE BALL The War of the Three Emperors is over. Russia and France are now friends and allies. Come celebrate the peace (while we can) and dance at the Winter Ball in the company of the Czar of all the Russias and his many French, English and even Austrian guests. Will Andrei fall in love with Natasha? Attend and see. Added attraction: Kitri House, a troupe of Russian singers and dancers to entertain the guests. Costumes admired but not required. Dance partners not required and dances are taught at the ball. Take part in games of chance, lively conversation and the hospitality of the court's table (gifts of comestibles are appreciated). Saturday, October 11, 2008 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA Doors open 7:30 pm; Dancing at 8:00 Music by the Divertimento Orchestra Dance Master Alan Winston Preview the dances the night before at the Palo Alto dance party St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue (off Middlefield), 8:00 pm on October 10. Subscriptions $15 in advance (must be received no later than Oct. 9); $20 at the door. $2 discount for members of GBACG, BACDS and Brigade Napoleon. Get a copy of the flyer at www.baers.org Send form and checks to BAERS c/o Vanessa Schnatmeier 1122 Hudson St. Redwood City, CA 94061 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:56:14 GMT http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/f7c81952-ab6c-4d8e-a003-6bd3a80cb07d#9f2c2d7d-0377-4938-88b6-31c55e2d47d6 Jean aka Terpsichore 2008-10-03T19:56:14Z