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Old news bits 2005summary only of some of the highlightsIf you're looking for current costuming news, check out News Flash! 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.
Movie Costume Auction - Star Wars & MoreProfiles in History's next auction is Friday, July 20, 2005 at 11am in Beverly Hills. Featured are over 85 items from Gary Kurtz's personal Star Wars collection. The auction features over 400 items from film, television and music, both vintage and modern. You can download their whole catalog now. Just a few teases: Original light sabers from Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford's leather jacket from Indiana Jones, numerous outfits and props from the different Star Trek series, Planet of the Apes (old and new) masks and costumes, original Battlestar Galactica, , Alien, Aliens, 2010, Gostbusters, X files, Munsters, Buffy, Gilligan's Island, Radar's teddy bear and cap from MASH as well as their hometown sign... and the list goes on. Estimated price is listed in the catalog. While some items are going to go for more than a new Rolls Royce, there are some in the $200-$500 range. Though sometimes you can get a killer deal. Also check their e-bay section where their more reasonably priced items are. For those of you who are broke, their catalog is still a great source for reference pictures. Either download it or purchase a hard copy. Auction located at 110 N Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, previews by appointment only. 310-859-7701. Costume College - 2005
San Diego Costumer's Guild Flea Market
Comic-Con International
Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball
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."
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"
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.
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
Bob Ross - bob@whitakerauction.com Jolie-Wood: A Tribute to Al Jolson
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
Texuba one day only Kimono and Textile sale3000 Vintage Kimono, Textiles, & Obi at great prices - $15 to $200! And an Ultra Supreme Selection of Wedding Kimono $300 & up
Luxury Textiles East and West - LACMAThis 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.
Upcoming exhibit at LACMA: Images of Fashion from the Court of Louis XIV - March 12-June26, 2005
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