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Old news bits 2005summary only of some of the highlights
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LosCon 32 - A Space Operetta - by LASFSA weekend of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Panels, discussions, readings, meet the authors. Evening events including dances: regency and rock. A masquerade, hall costume, Saturday evening costume party. Come and play. As we get the costuming schedule we will post the info. We're going to have a Costumer's party on Saturday night! Come join us. Room number will be posted on the flyers. This is the first time in a number of years, don't miss out. If you can, bring costume friendly munchies.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the PharaohsIt has been 27 years since the exhibit of the golden boy king as been in Los Angeles. "The extensive exhibition includes more than 130 treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, other Valley of the Kings tombs and additional ancient sites. ... see 50 major objects excavated from Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his royal diadem — the gold crown discovered encircling the head of the king’s mummified body that he likely wore while living — and one of the gold and precious stone inlaid canopic coffinettes. More than 70 objects from other royal graves of the 18th Dynasty (1555 B.C.-1305 B.C.) will also be showcased. " The Boone Children's Gallery will be having "The Pharaohs's World" running concurrently.
Queen Mary Art Deco FestivalThe 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. The proceeds from all activities will benefit conservation and restoration of the impressive collection of original art aboard the 1936 ocean liner.
Rocky Horror Picture Show - 30th Anniversary at the Hollywood BowlLoose you inhibitions. If you think that RHPS is crazy in a theater full of screaming participants... you ain't seen nothing yet. This year the anniversary head to the Hollywood Bowl. "Whoop it up at the world's largest time warp for this cult classic's 30th birthday. The outrageous rock & roll musical will feature full audience participation and real time staging by Long Beach's Midnight Insanity in front of the Bowl's 70-foot superscreen.
Dressing A Galaxy, the Exhibit -- 6 movies of Star Wars CostumesThe fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Museum & Galleries in Los Angeles will host an exhibit showcasing the inspired costume design from all six films of the Star Wars saga, including Revenge of the Sith. Called Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars, the exhibit will feature over 100 costumes, sketches, and ephemera highlighting the work of Costume Designer Trisha Biggar.
Top to Bottom: Women's Fashions from 1890 to 1950Exhibit showcasing " the beauty, wonder and weirdness of women's fashions from Victorian times to Post World War II dreams.." These fashions are on loan from the Theodore Gonzales collection. Note: no photography allowed.
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 | A weekend of costume classes - lectures to workshops, an evening gala dinner and a fantasy tea. Pre-registration required. | ||||
| Costumer's Marketplace entry is free - lots of good shopping
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San Diego Costumer's Guild Flea Market
| A great chance to clean out your closets... or alternatively pick up some wonderful treasures of fabric, trims, accessories, costumes, vintage clothing. |
| Sunday July 10th, 2005, 10am-3pm |
| Address: 4376 Benhurst Ave (off Governor Dr & Cozzens St) in San Diego |
| July 14-17, 2005, Annual | ||||||
| San Diego, CA | ||||||
| As their name states, this is an international comic convention.
Saturday's event is open to all costumes but comic oriented items do better.
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Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball
| July 8, 2005, Annual |
| Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd. |
| Masquerade dance |
| Costume required or formal dress and mask |
| Info: http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com |
Images of Fashion
from the Court of Louis XIV "This exhibition—consisting of rare bound books, costume accessories, and extraordinary textiles from LACMA’s permanent collection—focuses on a new acquisition, an exceedingly important folio of 190 colored engravings, Bonnart et Berain, Recueil des modes de la cour de France, dating from 1678-1693. Louis XIV (1643-1715) and his finance minister, Colbert, authorized fashion plates to promote French luxury goods and French culture. The images from the LACMA folio, which are among the first fashion plates, represent men and women from the court of Louis XIV as “trendsetters,” wearing the latest fashions and determining the most current taste in clothes."
| Info: www.LACMA.org or 323-857-6000 |
| Exhibit runs from March 12 - June 26, 2005 |
| The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA. |
| Exhibit is open all days the museum is open. (Closed Wednesdays) |
| $9 adults, $5 seniors and students, under 17 is free, 2nd Tuesday is free to all |
Upcoming exhibit at LACMA: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs June 16 - November 15, 2005
Tutu.Com Costuming
Seminars and Workshops for the West CoastTutu.com is bringing their wonderful workshops to Irvine. There are a full set of hands on classes this July 1-July 11, 2005. They will taught at the Embassy Suites in Irvine California. Workshops include Classical Tutu Making (beginning and advance), Bodice Patterning and Design, Jeweled Tierra Making, Lycra sewing, as well as various design and embellishment courses.
Check their website for detail registration details and options. Book early since the classes are very limited in attendance. There are discounts for enrolling in multiple classes. Sewing experience required.
Shakespeare at The Huntington LibraryA day of drama, comedy, music, dance and family festival of fun in the garden. Roving actors from "Shakespeare at Play", actors from the "Guild of St George", period music by "Southern California Early Music Consort"
| Info: Huntington Library ,
http://www.huntington.org/ ,
626-405-2100
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Tolkien Forever's Web site opensWant to keep up with LOTR Events in California??? A lot of the events that Tolkien Forever participates in are Costumed. Their web site provides links to their yahoo group and calendar.
Hall of Fire
The Tolkien Forever fan club presents a party of fun, food and fellowship. Entertainment, art, costumes suggested for all but not required. Potluck.
| info: http://www.tolkienforever.net |
| April 16, 2005 5-10pm |
| Davise Hall at Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mount Curve, Ave., Altadena |
| Potluck. Donation requested. |
| Please RSVP at their yahoo group <here> |
Also upcoming in April, a Make-a-wish costumed charity event and visits to a couple of Ren Faires.
Tolkien Forever is the Southern California chapter of the Official Lord of the Rings Fan club, and an Official Smial of the Tolkien Society
Whitaker Vintage Clothing & Textile
SaleJust a quick excerpt from their PR blurb... even if you're not bidding, check it out - March 31-April 2, 2005 - New Hope, PA
| I am preparing the catalog for the twice-yearly Whitaker Vintage Clothing & Textile Sale that will next be held March 31 to April 2nd in New Hope, PA. The sales are made up of consignments from museums, institutional collections and select estates and are usually attended by serious costume collectors, designers, vintage clothing dealers and museum curators. |
| The spring sale will also include thousands of items that may be of major interest to its members. We have been selected by the Elizabeth Shroeder estate to sell her 50+ year textile, trim, button, buckle and beading collection in its entirety. |
| I've tried to photograph as many of these items as possible before the sale but the sheer quantity only allows for a small sampling. |
| The sales are spread over three days with the lots of most interest to this group probably at Session 3 - Saturday April 2nd. The full catalogue of all the sessions can be found at the website http://www.whitakerauction.com . Their are also twelve photo galleries with multiple close-ups of the pictured lots (Just click on the thumbnail images on the right). The lots that I think will be of most interest to this group will be in galleries six through nine. |
| There will also be a Discovery Sale on Friday evening following the costume sale. This 200+ lot sale will move very fast selling large textile lots, including many gems. Most information can be found at the site but feel free to address any other questions directly to me. |
Bob Ross - bob@whitakerauction.com
| Info: http://www.jolson.org/ , $60 for dinner, dancing and show, $30 show and dancing |
| April 16, 2005, 6pm |
| The Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, Studio City |
| Music by Richard Halpern & Mora's Modern Rhythmists |
13th Annual Art of Motion
Picture Costume Design ExhibitionOnce again FIDM is holding their fabulous display of movie costumes from the previous year. It's a free exhibit in downtown Los Angeles in their 11000 sf display gallery. Check out
| Info: http://www.fashionmuseum.org/ FREE or |
| Dates: January 31, 2005 through April 23, 2005 (Closed March 25
through 27) Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00am until 4:00pm |
| <click here> for more details and our plans for an exhibit gather and tour |
3000 Vintage Kimono, Textiles, & Obi at great prices - $15 to $200! And an Ultra Supreme Selection of Wedding Kimono $300 & up
| ONE DAY ONLY Sunday, April 3, 2005 10AM to 5PM |
| Free Admission at the New Torrance location |
| Holiday Inn, Gateway Ballroom, 19800 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, |
| www.texuba.com - click on the <LA Show> tab for more info |
| An "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/ , tickets $25 for the dance, $35 for tea
and dance
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| Attire suggestions <here> |
This 3 part exhibit "highlights more than 75 outstanding objects that demonstrate the role textiles play in relation to ceremonial occasions, public and private spaces, and social identity. Dating from the 14th century through the 20th century, and originating from Europe, Asia, and North America".
Some pictures of the exhibit are on their web. Also check their photo gallery for more.
| Info: www.LACMA.org or 323-857-6000 | ||||||||
| Exhibit runs though January 30, 2005 | ||||||||
| The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA. | ||||||||
| Exhibit is open all days the museum is open. (Closed Wednesdays) | ||||||||
| $9 adults, $5 seniors and students, under 17 is free, 2nd Tuesday is free to all | ||||||||
| "Presented in three rotations:
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Upcoming exhibit at LACMA: Images of Fashion from the Court of Louis XIV - March 12-June26, 2005
