The Steampunk-toberfest Ball

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On Saturday evening, October 6, PEERS presents the Steampunktoberfest Ball at the San Mateo Masonic Lodge Ballroom at 100 N. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401, a dance to celebrate both Oktoberfest and the rise of Victorian Steampunk science. After a Victorian ballroom dance lesson at 7pm, the celebrated early music ensemble Bangers & Mash plays an evening of 19th century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, and Victorian Steampunk set dances (both elegant and rocking). Victorian, Victorian Steampunk, or traditional Oktoberfest costume is admired, but not required. No host bar & a light Bavarian-style potluck snack buffet. Tickets are $15 (by September 24); $20 at the door. For information, please call (510) 522-1731, email [email protected] or check out the ball website at http://www.peers.org/steampunk.html

Full Details:

STEAMPUNKTOBERFEST:
THE CRYSTAL PALACE STEAMPUNK OKTOBERFEST BALL
(Sponsored by the Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society)
Saturday, October 6, 2012
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: Bangers & Mash
Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by September 29, 2012)
Tickets at the Door: $20.00
Ball Website: http://www.peers.org/steampunk.html

Her Majesty Queen Victoria and His Royal Highness Prince Albert request the pleasure of your company at a unique German festival in honour of the opening of the 1951 Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace. Join us for another Steampunktoberfest to celebrate both Oktoberfest and the advance of Victorian Steampunk science with waltzes and polkas, good cheer, and good food and drink.

Bangers & Mash plays an evening of popular 19th century waltzes, mazurka waltzes, polkas, schottisches, and Victorian Steampunk set dances (Some rocking, some elegant. All set dances will be briefly taught and called). For those wanting to brush up on their 19th century dancing, there will be a pre-ball workshop in Survival Polka (including the Steam-Powered Polka Line Dance), the whirling rotary waltz, and a couple of the fashionable new Victorian set dances in the Steampunk style(easy but fun).

Suggested costume is traditional Victorian evening dress of the 1850's, traditional Oktoberfest (dirndls, peasant blouses and shirts , lederhosen, etc.), or Victorian Steampunk attire ( Please feel free to wear a combination of any the above!). As always, modern evening dress is also perfectly appropriate and costumes are admired, but not required.

What is Steampunk? Imagine the Victorians with High Technology - steam-powered airships and horseless carriages, computers (analytical engines), and high-speed communication. And, of course, fashions that glorify the corset, are stylish but practical, and can be swiftly altered for action. Goggles and tool belts are optional for both ladies and gentlemen.

His Royal Highness is pleased to announce a special exhibition of Steampunk-inspired inventions and devices to be displayed at the ball and will present awards to the most adventurous, most creative, and most original inventions. If interested in exhibiting, please email [email protected] with the subject line, "Steampunk Exhibition.". We will be certain that HRH receives your message.

There will be no-host (cash) car offering the finest in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a light Bavarian-style snack buffet (your potluck contributions to the buffet will be most welcome)

If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email [email protected]

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/steampunk.html and click on the PayPal instructions for instructions. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets is Saturday, September 24. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20.00 each.

Looking for a full weekend of Steampunk? Steamstock: An Antiquarian Exposition is on Sunday, October 7th, at Craneway Pavilion! It's a full day of music and dance starring Abney Park, Thomas Dolby, Lee Presson and the Nails, Brass Farthing, Frenchy and the Punk, and TONS more. PLUS, there's a ticket bundle: buy tickets to PEERS and Steamstock for JUST $48—that's almost 30% off! For information, please see the Steamstock website at http://www.steamstock.org or email [email protected]

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http://www.peers.org/steampunk.html

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