http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/f913bcb8-b904-418d-8322-95d0d019d67f?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/f913bcb8-b904-418d-8322-95d0d019d67f#72db8407-941e-4b66-b70e-66197ca2cef4 The Scarlet Pimpernel Ball Saturday, February 7, 2009 Location: San Mateo Masonic Temple Ballroom 100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at Tilton), San Mateo, CA 94401 Doors Open: 6:45 p.m. Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m. Dancing begins: 8:00 p.m. Band: Bangers & Mash Advance Tickets: $15.00 (by January 31, 2009) Tickets: $20.00 at the door Ball website: http://www.peers.org/Pimpernel.html They seek him here, They seek him there, Those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in Heaven or is he in Hell? That demmed, elusive Pimpernel? Sir Percy and Lady Blakeney and her grace, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, request the pleasure of your company at a ball in honour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. M. Chauvelin, the witty but ruthless French Ambassador, will be there. Will his arch-nemesis – the daring superhero and master of disguise, the Scarlet Pimpernel – also make an appearance? And what will the beautiful Georgiana wear to the ball? Only time will tell. The Duchess decrees that late 18th century, Directoire, or Regency costume is admired but not required (The year is 1792 but she won’t hold you to that) and, as usual, modern evening dress is also welcome (Sir Percy has just invented it, after all!). The celebrated chamber ensemble Bangers & Mash plays an evening of gorgeous waltzes and dashing but elegant 18th century French and English country dances. There will be a pre-ball workshop in 18th century country dance and early Waltz – highly recommended since we’ll be teaching some of the ball dances during the class. Those of you planning to arrive fashionably late, however, can be assured that all country dances will also be briefly taught and called during the ball. Punch and a complimentary light buffet of French and English snacks will be served (As always, your potluck contributions are much appreciated). To order advance tickets for 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 via PayPal, go to the ball site at http://www.peers.org/Pimpernel.html and click on the PayPal icon for instructions. The deadline for advance ticket purchases is Saturday, January 31. Tickets will be $20.00 at the door. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:39:32 GMT http://gaskells.tribe.net/thread/f913bcb8-b904-418d-8322-95d0d019d67f#72db8407-941e-4b66-b70e-66197ca2cef4 Lady Jane 2009-01-19T20:39:32Z