 Historical Dances and Traditional
Autumn Events
Looking for a slower, more elegant autumn celebration? Just look back into
history.
If you want to go out dancing in Los Angeles this Halloween season, there's a lot more out there that
modern
clubs. The events listed here give you a chance to slow down in a more
intimate environment... and let
you step back into history.
Do you want to waltz? Do the Lindy? Try this section for costumed fun.
There are even more events with a historic flavor on our
Festival Page
Please pay attention to the costume requirements here, especially for the
dances.
The Art Deco Society once
again lead their "celebrated tour of one of Old Hollywood’s most
sought after "afterworld" addresses. This gorgeous old site is the final
resting place for a pantheon of performers, including Rudolph Valentino,
Douglas Fairbanks, Barbara LaMarr, C.B. De Mille,—and other high-flying
Angelenos—and as the elegant (and eclectic) collection of monuments and
mausoleums attest, our forefathers died as stylishly as they lived.
Tour and tales!
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Info: http://www.adsla.org/events.htm
, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard6
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October 21, 2006, 1st tour 10am, last leaves a 12pm
leaving every 15 minutes |
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Free for ADSLA Members, $13 per person |
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Reservations suggested, available on line |
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Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen |
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Visit with the inhabitants of the "Village of Falconbridge" and view scenes
of one of San Diego's most beautiful Parks. The age of chivalry will be
recreated among the wonders of nature in this idealic setting. Travel back to a
distant place in time to share memories and the glories of the reign of
Elizabeth the First.
"Bring the whole family to celebrate Halloween
at Heritage Square Museum. Learn about the history of Victorian mourning
practices in America during the early 20th century while children ages 2
to 12, play period games, enjoy and make in 19th century harvest crafts, choose
a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and receive treats from our costumed
interpreters (Sunday only). "
Heritage
Square - The Uniform Makes the Man... and the Woman
In conjunction with Fort MacArthur Museum, this
unique exhibit explores the evolution of the military uniform from the Civil War
to the 1950s
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Info:
www.heritagesquare.org or (626) 796-2898 extension 222
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Saturday and Sundays, August 5-October 30 – 12:00 to 4:00 |
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Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street (Exit
110-Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43) |
Living
History Day at Los Encinos State History Park
"Music, blacksmith, children's activities from the 1870s"
| Info:
http://www.lahacal.org/losencinos.html , October 15, 2006 - 1-3pm,
free admission
| Los Encinos State Historic Park, at the corner of Balboa and Ventura
Blvd., in Encino |
| Street clothing or costume |
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| Children welcome |
The Old West is alive again this year in “DEADWOOD”. 12 stages of Cowboy
Action Shooting side matches ~ Top Gun and Sweet 16 Shoot Off ~ our
traditional Thursday Night Punkin’ Bowling Black Powder Night Shoot and
Friday Night Poker Tournament ~ Saturday night dance will feature Ron Stein
and his All Stars and special guest appearance by Herb Jeffries “The Bronze
Buckaroo”.
Come in costume as your favorite “DEADWOOD” character and win a prize.
Cowboy church Sunday morning and more fun than you can imagine!
* 12 Great Stages! * Lots of Side Matches! * Pumpkin
Bowling * Poker Tournament * Saturday Night Dance * Costume Competitions *
Presented by The Cowboys & the Silver Queen Mine Regulators.
The 2005 California State Championship. May register with paypal.
Autumn Historical Dances
Dance presented by the South Bay English Country Dance. Theme for
the ball is "faces and places"
| Info:
http://www.geocities.com/sbecd/index.html,
| Tickets $7 Pre-registration required |
| October 21, 2006
 | Dance from 8 to 10 pm, with social half-hour to follow (light
refreshments provided). See schedule for the afternoon dance review |
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| Bethany Lutheran Church Hall, Long Beach |
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| Festive Attire required - from between the 15th and 21st century. |
The Avalon Ball, a Swing Dance & Art
Deco Costume Ball
Dance The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Balboa, The Charleston, Tango, Foxtrot,
The Waltz and much, much, amazingly much more! A grand costumed night at the
Historic Avalon Casino Ballroom, Catalina Island. Music from Mora's Modern
Rhythmists Dance Orchestra. Master of Ceremonies, Maxwell DeMille
| Info: http://avalonball.com
- SOLD OUT!
| Saturday, October 28, 2006, 6-10pm |
| Tickets - $40 for the ball |
| At the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island. See the website
for additional arrangements for staying over as well as transportation
links.
| A special express boat is arranged, but sells out early |
| Most hotels on the island require a two night stay, so book early
for the most options. |
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| Mid-20th Century attire suggested but not required. Look at
old movies 20's-40's formal wear, military, vintage flare modern. Check
out What to Wear? |
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The
Gasfitter's Ball
Canceled for 2006, will be back next year!
Be
transported back in time to the 18th century for an evening of period dinner and
dance in the time of Sherlock Holmes. This year's theme is "Pillars
of Empire" Dinner and dancing. Music by the Philadelphia Quadrille
Band.
| Info: 818-893-1501 (Jerry).
| Saturday, November 5th, 2005. |
| Tickets: start at $60 in advance, $70 at the door. |
| San Gabriel Valley, South Pasadena Woman's Club |
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| This is a costume only event for adults. Costumes of the era requested |
"Welcome in the autumn by dancing with friends from many
villages. Sup on sumptuous dishes from some of Riverside's best colonial cooks."
Formal attire please (that from the years 1700-1820) admired, but not required.
| Info:
http://www.englishcountrydancing.org/harvestball.html
| Saturday , November 18, 2006. |
| Dinner starts at 6pm |
| Tickets $35, include dinner, Music by Ladyslippers |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Hall, Riverside |
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| Formal attire required, from 1700-1820 preferred but not
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The Lanterman Ragtime Tea Dance
An elegant afternoon of tea, music and dancing in the ballroom of historic
Lanterman House in La Canada/Flintridge. Dance the one step, waltz and tango to
the music of Ian Whitcomb and Sheila Murphy-Nelson. Tickets
limited.
| info:
http://www.lahacal.org/1918/ ,
tickets $40, includes a high tea. SOLD OUT!
| Lanterman House in La
Canada/Flintridge |
| Saturday, November 11,
2006
| Dance Class: Noon to 1 PM
Dancing and Tea: 1 to 5 PM |
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| Historical attire from 1918 is suggested, but not required |
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There are more costume dance events scheduled. Check www.lahacal.org
for many more ideas throughout the year.
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