Saturday,
February 4, 2016 at 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Alameda
Elks Lodge #1015
2255
Santa Clara Ave,
Alameda,
California 94501
Students,
Faculty, Trustees, and Alumni of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and
fans of enchanting vintage ballroom dancing: The pleasure of your company is
requested at the Hogwarts Reunion Grand Ball (I believe our American colleagues
would call this a "Homecoming Dance"!). Our location is the Alameda
Elks Lodge, whose grand Edwardian ballroom is a worthy stand-in for Hogwarts'
Great Hall.
Avalon Rising plays truly magical vintage ballroom dance music and (for our students) some of their celebrated Celtic fusion rock. They'll also play such traditional Neo-Victorian favorites as the Congress of Vienna Waltz, the Bohemian National Polka, and the Harry Potter Waltz and a variety of set dances and mixers (which will be taught and called at the ball).
Neither dance experience nor partners are required. For those wanting a brush-up, we will hold a pre-ball dance class at 7pm. Formal dancing follows from 8pm to midnight, and – we suspect -there will be some magical adventures along the way.
The ball is set five years after the events of the final "Harry Potter" novel (excluding the epilogue). Suggested costume: 19th, 20th, or 21st century costume in your Hogwarts school colors; fantasy costume in your school colors; or modern evening dress (Black or white tie optional). Traditional academic wizard's robes and costumes inspired by the Harry Potter films are also welcome. And remember: Basic Black is always in style!
For non-Harry Potter fans, here are the house colors. Please note that these are admired but not required (Hint: You may use one color as the basis of your costume and the other for accessories!):
Gryffindor : Scarlet and gold
Ravenclaw : Blue and bronze
Hufflepuff : Yellow and black
Slytherin : Green and silver
The event also features an excellent no-host bar, serving both alcoholic and soft drinks; and an elegant parlor for conversation, refreshments, and photo opportunities. While we can't offer you the lavish cuisine of the original Hogwarts, we will have a light snack buffet set up in the parlor and your finger-food potluck contributions to the buffet will be very welcome.
Avalon Rising plays truly magical vintage ballroom dance music and (for our students) some of their celebrated Celtic fusion rock. They'll also play such traditional Neo-Victorian favorites as the Congress of Vienna Waltz, the Bohemian National Polka, and the Harry Potter Waltz and a variety of set dances and mixers (which will be taught and called at the ball).
Neither dance experience nor partners are required. For those wanting a brush-up, we will hold a pre-ball dance class at 7pm. Formal dancing follows from 8pm to midnight, and – we suspect -there will be some magical adventures along the way.
The ball is set five years after the events of the final "Harry Potter" novel (excluding the epilogue). Suggested costume: 19th, 20th, or 21st century costume in your Hogwarts school colors; fantasy costume in your school colors; or modern evening dress (Black or white tie optional). Traditional academic wizard's robes and costumes inspired by the Harry Potter films are also welcome. And remember: Basic Black is always in style!
For non-Harry Potter fans, here are the house colors. Please note that these are admired but not required (Hint: You may use one color as the basis of your costume and the other for accessories!):
Gryffindor : Scarlet and gold
Ravenclaw : Blue and bronze
Hufflepuff : Yellow and black
Slytherin : Green and silver
The event also features an excellent no-host bar, serving both alcoholic and soft drinks; and an elegant parlor for conversation, refreshments, and photo opportunities. While we can't offer you the lavish cuisine of the original Hogwarts, we will have a light snack buffet set up in the parlor and your finger-food potluck contributions to the buffet will be very welcome.
Cost:
$25
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