Dances of Vice presents The Secret Garden Spring Ball 2011

Drowning in layers of lace, wigs as high as the heavens, sipping tea or a cocktail in a lush floral garden with a gorgeous victorian gown on. Any of this sound appealing to you?

Then come to the Dances of Vice presents The Secret Garden Spring Ball on May 14th 2011

Baroque Dinner Theater, Victorian Promenade & Jazz Age Masquerade
May 14, 2011 at Morningside Castle (100 Claremont Ave, Manhattan)


Dinner Theatre & Masquerade from 6pm-12am

Romantics, Victorians, Old Souls, Steam Punks and The Fabulous in general will be there.

Here is the description from the event page:

Enjoy a dinner fit for royalty under the Gothic arches and stained glass windows of the stunning refectory hall of the castle to the dulcet sounds of live harpsichord and opera, or enjoy a series of Victorian lawn games in the castle courtyard, followed by a complete Dances of Vice Jazz Age ball.

If you’ve been missing the Dances of Vice Festival, the Spring Masquerade is what you’ve been waiting for. The program will incorporate music, fashion and entertainment from the various historical eras we’ve celebrated since our inception in 2007, as well as a gallery of fine arts vendors.

GENERAL Admission: $20.00
* 8PM Doors, 8:30PM Tour
* 9PM Masquerade Entry
* Victorian Promenade (Courtyard)
Tix: http://tinyurl.com/4swlnks

DINNER ONLY Admission: $35.00
* 6PM Doors
* 7-9PM Baroque Dinner Theater + Buffet (See Menu)
* Tax & gratuity included
Tix: http://tinyurl.com/4azcvzv

VIP Admission: $55.00 ($50 Early Bird Discount Until 4/10!)
* 6PM Doors, 6:30 Tour
* 7-9PM Baroque Dinner Theater + Buffet (See Menu)
* Tax & gratuity included
* Victorian Promenade (Courtyard)
* 9PM Masquerade Entry

Tix: http://tinyurl.com/4gs33y5

Tickets are also available on BROWN PAPER TICKETS.

- RSVP on Facebook

Dress Code: Baroque, Victorian, Edwardian, Early Century, Orientalist, Masquerade, Elegant or Evening Attire.

DIRECTIONS: Morningside Castle is a short 4 minute walk from 1 Train at 116th Columbia University. Walk NE on Bway toward W116th, turn left at W120th, turn right at Claremont.


I've been watching period movies such as The Duchess to become inspired. I only wish I had unlimited talent and budget to recreate such beautiful garments. Guess I should just focus on a tremendous hat or wig. Hmm..

Anyway dust off your corsets and knickers and powder up your wig for this amazing event. These costumers are very serious and strive for authenticity. Check out some pictures here. You will not want to miss.







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