Kostume Kult presents: Black & Light Ball #10 - Androids Dream of Electric Sheep

Black & Light Ball 10 - Saturday May 16, 2015.

Our annual pre summer formal is turning 10 this year! What a milestone!
This glowing bash is a very special part of our Burning Man fund raisers for Kostume Kult and a great excuse to make yourself a new UV reactive costume!
Personally I start shopping with my travel black light in my purse cause you never know what kind of materials glow (or don't glow for that matter) under UV lights. 

Our theme this year is inspired by Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Phillip K. Dick, the sci-fi novel behind Blade Runner. It will be a futuristic and psychedelic dystopian wonderland that will glow like crazy! 

So what to wear?
Dust off your black light from high school and head to your costume closet to see what glows. Whites, neon greens and hazard oranges seem to glow brightest, although a good lightening yellow can pop well too. I am thinking of taking a white dress I've never worn and puffy painting the heck out of it to create a trippy glow patterned formal dress.
Remember to test your materials. I have bought fabric that I was SURE would glow great only to get home and find the black light results to be lackluster. I can't stress enough how handy a travel black light flashlight on a keychain is for testing your paint, paper or fabric before you buy.
Black & Light Ball has traditionally been our "formal" event, when we kind of poke fun of proms, formal dances or even cotillion. With this futuristic theme, top hats with gears and robot parts would be appropriate or poofy white glowing tulle skirts! Let your imagination go wild cause you cannot possibly overdress for a Kostume Kult party. Just look at some of the outfits of Black & Light Balls past.

Remember to buy your tickets early to get the best possible price. If you are worried that you plans might change, you can always sell your ticket to another party goer on the Facebook event page!

Zombiecon 2014 NYC is Saturday Oct 18

Zombies just can't get enough of NYC so this Saturday October 18th 2014 the end is near when the four zombie horsemen of the apocalypse descend on the Lower East Side to eat the brains of what is left of the bohemians and beatniks. Join up for some fun and day drinking.

Zombiecon #10

~ KATACLYSM~

The Four Zombies of the Apocalypse are on the move… With Disease, Environmental Degradation, Greed and extremist Death Cults all converging as never before, the kingdom of the undead is assured.

Saturday, October 18th11:30 am til Night Downtown ManhattanStart location announced to all who RSVP

Starting Lower East Side (Bloody Mary brunch drink/food specials), with several excellent venues, great DJs, drink specials all day/night and hookah… And the Zombie Bawl afterparty in the East Village. Coming from the start is always the best… Arrive 1130 or earlier for zombie makeovers, we leave first venue promptly at 1:30.

THEME: All zombies of any kind are welcome while all are encouraged to play along with the theme. Religious Extremism, Climate Catastrophe, Plague or Gluttony… War, Famine, Pestilence and Conquest… Blblical End Times with a side of juicy, juicy brains… As always, we encourage interesting signage and zombie makeup or other costuming is required. Gawkers will be beheaded.

ABOUT: Zombiecon NYC was the first big zombie walk and maintains its uniqueness with themes and culture jamming. We urge all to participate while staying safe and "leaving no trace" at all venues we visit. We are part of a bigger community with many year-around events with more info at kostumekult.com.

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Kostume Kult presents Horned Ball 10: Red Planet 4.4.14

Kostume Kult Presents

HORNED BALL #10 RED PLANET -
A Retro-Futuristic Martian Fantasy-Scape

CREDITS: Collaged elements from Boris Vallejo, Joe Jusko and
John Carter of Mars & Jane Fonda 

A place of lost legends, the 5th planet once teemed with strange life
and great civilization.  Our galaxy's first eden which came of age
whilst earth wriggled with earliest life.  An alien place where
intelligent beings mixed with savage, horned beasts.  Aqueducts
crisscrossed the surface while cave cities grew underground.
Some believe that life still remains... Biding its time.

In the tradition of artists Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo, Joe Jusko
and others, this year we present a place of otherworldly evolution,
fierce costumery and unapologetic hotness. In this lesser gravity --
jump higher, dance harder and last longer. It's the 10th Annual
Horned Ball and the countdown is on...

Friday, 4.4.14
9pm to 5am

SANTOS PARTY HOUSE
96 Lafayette Street
Betw. Walker and White
Tribeca, NYC

TICKETS
Buy Online
Presale Tiers: $20 / $25 / $30
Door $40/stylish, $50 normal

ART THEME: Barbarella Safari, Extra Terrestrial Evolution, Buff Warrior,
Arrakis Spicey, Alien Tribal, Future Punk and ANYTHING IN
HORNS! Heinlein, Bradbury, John Carter and HG Wells will be in
attendance…

DJs on two floors with top sound systems:
ShOOey (Space Cowboys)
Boris Burning Elf (Kostume Kult/ TOAD)
Groovecreator (Ph Recordings)
Milk (Kostume Kult/Geoxie United)
More TBA soon

VJs Krunch and Metal Tiger

ART & ACTIVITIES:  Got Art or a Crazy Idea? Please sign up below.

PERFORMANCES:  *Please get involved* with an extra Horny production of
Karaoke Karabret, Hosted by MC Christopher and Featuring Cali
Fornication & Fluffer The Klown.  Perform your best bit, but prepared
to be tickled, tortured and teased by our World Famous Celebrity
Judges.  Sign up below!



PARTICIPATE!
To Propose Art or Performances - http://bit.ly/KKHB14art
To Volunteer - http://bit.ly/KKHB14vol . We need doers, shakers,
carpenters & crafters

QUESTIONS?
Co-Producers Marz & Geoff Shearer
Decor: Gabi McGarvey
Volunteers: Eliza Spear
DJs & Audio Tech - Amanda Wotten & DJ Milk (Geo)

DIY Lightweight Horns 

Make your own Malicifant style horns with this video.
Previous Horned Ball posts.

Kostume Kult presents: Horseplay Valentines Night Party 2014

UPCOMING COSTUME PARTY ALERT!

Kostume Kult presents: Horseplay!

On Valetine's night we are off to the races, celebrating Love and the Year of the Horse with a frisky frolicky night of clippety clopetty fun. Neigh, Nicker and Nibble… Trot, Traipse, Mingle and Mate… Get out of your stable and onto the dance floor… Pony Playtime is at hand!

But how do I dress?
Well it's a Valentine's Day party so cupids and hearts are always welcome, but the twist is the equestrian theme! Four horsemen, My Little Pony, Fox Hunters, Jockeys (just your Jockeys), Carousel Horses, Unicorns, Pegasus, Lil' Sabastian, let your imagination run while! Dress to Impress!

Want to bring your art or performance?

This is a great opportunity to showcase your cool art or premiere your new burlesque act! 

Perhaps you could just like to help craft some decorations or you are really good at standing on ladders and hanging things! 

To Craft/Volunteer: Fill our this form to get the ball rolling and participate! 

To Propose your cool art: Fill our this form and make it happen!

How do I get in?

STEP 1:

You gotta have a TICKET!!

The earlier you buy them the cheaper they are. Right now 1st tier tickets are just $20. 

STEP 2:

RSVP on the Facebook event page. Ask others what they are wearing! Get excited about the DJs and great music!

STEP 3:

Arrive at Union Square Ballroom at 27 Union Square West/16th Street at 9pm

STEP 4:

GET DOWN WITH YOUR PONY PALS!

Love and Sparkle Ponys,
Kostume Girl

Follow me on Instagram to see the progress of my Horseplay costume @kostumegirlscloset

31 Days of Halloween - Day 21 More is More

31 Days of Halloween - Day 21

"I thought I'd tone it down a bit this Halloween"

Had to buy this sign when I was visiting Salem cause its so me! 

I can't do a "little bit" of costume. As I've said before my costuming mantra is "More is More!". If you think your costume has too much glitter I think you better add some more. 
Don't be afraid, people! If you think people are going to look at you weird cause your costume is big and awesome than you are at the wrong party! May I suggest going to a Kostume Kult party where your costume can never be too much or too little (heh heh heh). It will change your life. Do it. Now. Just do it. Start with our Halloween party.

Big hair, Big Style.

Watch and learn. I'm going to turn this awkward wig into a thing of beauty. Stay tuned for updates on my Halloween costume!

Love and wigs,

KostumeGirl

Kostume Kult presents Sakkrifice on Halloween night 2013

Need a party for Halloween night in NYC?!

On Halloween Night --- Thursday October 31st --- please join a legion of rebellious sheep, righteous rascals and glorious costumers for an all night dance party - a short walk from the NYC Halloween Parade.

Thursday, October 31st

9pm-5am

Union Square Ballroom

27 Union Square West at 16th Street

(under Coffee Shop)

Manhattan

TIX: Buy Now

Presale tiers: ($20-limited, $25, $30)

More $ at the door (if available)

Cheap drinks all night

RSVP

DRESS/ THEME: Sacrificial sexiness, virgins, whores, witches, heathens and angry chickens.  Prostrate yourself on the Altar and set your spirit free on the most magical night of the year...  Costumes of any type required... It's Halloween!

DJs spinning happy house and funky-throwback in two rooms featuring:

- Journeyman (Journeys By DJ)

- Konrad Carelli [AudioTactix/KID Recordings]

- Jon Martin

- Boris Burning Elf (Kostume Kult, TOAD)

- DK (Kostume Kult, TOAD)

- Been Jammin'

- Miss Sabado

VIDEO

Vj Krunch &

Sarah Outhwaite

ART/Performances:

- Ongoing sacrifices by Father Lamberti

- Stake Burning

- Feathered Guillotine

- Boilings

- Stonings!

BODY ART by

Kirkworx Dupuis

Liquid Matter NYC

PARTICIPATE!

Volunteer

Propose Art or Performances!

NYC Burning Man Decompression Party is Sept. 20th 2013 Kostume Kult presents Reentry Mythic Return

Societal pressure of wearing pants got you down? Not enough dust in your food? Can't sleep without the sounds of 6 muffled bass tracks playing simultaneously? You could be suffering from PBSD. 
Post Burn Stress Disorder. 
Don't worry there is help. We can commiserate how un-sparkly the default world seems together. Don't worry it gets better.

Come to Kostume Kult's Decompression Party on Saturday Sept. 20th 2013!
We know what you are going through. We know you want to roll your eyes at your coworker when they say "I just couldn't live without a shower for a week", while asking how your trip to "Fire Running Man" was. We know you need to be around people in NYC who make eye contact and won't punch you if you try to hug them. 

With that said, here are the detail you need to know.

Kostume Kult presents
REENTRY 2013
~Mythic Return~
Friday, September 20th
9pm - 5am

In many cultures there is the belief of the Return of some divine being --- be it Osiris, Apollo, Jesus, Alien Astronauts, the Mayan Quetzalcoatl, "Bob" (Church of the Subgenius) and, from Burning Man's 2013 Cargo Cult theme -- the most generous and all-knowing John Frum...

And thus, we return bringing a messianic aura, bountiful gifts, glowy gadgetry and fine dusty fashions to bestow our burning goodness on the huddled masses of New York City.... The Second Coming is upon us! What are you going to wear ????


Lucky Chengs Cabaret
240 W 52nd St
(between Broadway & 8th Ave)
New York, NY 10019

TICKETS
Presale Tiers: $20 (sold out))/ $25
More at the door (if available)
Cheap Drinks All Night!

RSVP

DRESS
Multicultural Messiah, Ancient Eqyptian, Greco-Roman, Primitive Islander, Feathered Reptile, Flying Spaghetti Monster, Life of Brian and Burner Fabulous... A Time of Glorious Return, don't be caught with your pants down! (Unless your gods are into it...)

DJs on two floors:
$mall ¢hange (No Parking/WFMU)
Tim The Enchanter (Vitamin B)
Naveen G (Listed/VAS/Proton)
Orange Krush (Disorient, Kostume Kult)
WhiteOwlJaguar (DiscoFist)
Cindy Kim
Deep Woods (3Bridges/Heros & Villians)
More TBA soon

VIDEO
Vj Krunch
Stefan Spins

ART
Ridiculous Religious Iconography
Divine Visitation by the Flying Spaghetti Monster
"Again Again" - Mercury John's roving primitive enlightenment installation
Skydiving Photoboth

*** To propose Art, Performances or to Volunteer please email producer Irene at ikmalatesta(at)gmail(dot)com
(Mention Reentry in the subject line)
Body art by Kirkworx Dupuis and Michael Trotter

Kostume Kult presents Horned Ball 2012 ARKK

Spring is upon us and as the ground thaws (not that it was ever really frozen this winter) the animals will awake from hibernation and begin the spring ritual of finding a suitable mate. But Wait! What is this? A foreboding storm approaches and threatens all living kind!! Their only hope is a man (some say he's crazy) and his epic ark. Built to last 40 days and nights of deluge this vessel will bring the animals 2 by 2 safely to dry land. So put on your fuzzy ears, tails, horns, and scales and party with Noah on the Party Arkk!!



Kostume Kult presents
Horned Ball 2012
~ARKK~

The Bells Doth Toll for 2012. Storms Multiply, Waters Rise and Life on Earth teeters. On Friday, April 13th Kostume Kult prepares for the Apocalypse with an Arkk of Epic Contortions. Gather all ye Critters - Horned, Fuzzy and Frisky ones all. 2-by-2, 3-by-3 and all combinations thereof. Cross-Breeding Is Encouraged as we endeavor to make the Future a More Interesting Place... Your DNA is requested.

Photo:MetroMix

FRIDAY, APRIL 13th 9pm til 5am

WARSAW
261 Driggs Ave
Greenpoint, Brooklyn 11222
(between Eckford and Leonard nearest to the
Nassau Ave G Train or the Bedford Ave L train)

Photo: Guest of a Guest

TICKETS available now
$20 limited tier-one presale *will sell out soon*
$25/ second tier presale
$30/ door (in costume)
Drink and food specials all night

RSVP on the event Facebook page.

2012's THEME
Bibiblical Apocalypse Meets Spring Rebirth. A Bacchanal with Imminent Peril and Maximal Sexiness... Cometh to Brooklyn, bow down to Yahweh and beware the gaze of his laser beam eyes. Judgement day is upon us.

DJs in two rooms including:
MLE (Denver)
Everyday (PEX / Playloop, Philly)
Jerad Hioki (Kostume Kult, Roundi Music, Tahoe)
Boris "Burning Elf" (Kostume Kult, Toad, NYC)
Tektite (Vitamin B, NYC)
Shaggy (Disorient / Space Pirates, Philly)
Higher Nebulae (NYC)
Mystika (Disorient, NYC/Philly)

Photo: TimeOut New York

ART/ INTERACTION
Horned Toad!
Petting Zoo
Cross-Breeding Shadow Puppet Theater
Live Critter Shuffleboard
Kruise Directives
And the return of the G(wr)ong Show!
Much more soon!

ABOUT
The 8th annual Horned Ball is Kostume Kult's longest running Burning Man camp fundraiser. Every year HB is a riot of Horns and other Costumery as the animals stir and break free of winter sluggishness. Play along with this year's theme or do something completely different. Individuality, absurdity and your unique style is celebrated in an environment where all who make an effort are welcome. With past themes being Paleolithikk (2010) and Road to Valhalla (2011) note that, every year, there is a different Horned spin and patron god. Many play along, others chart their own path. All are welcome.

CALL TO ARTISTS AND VOLUNTEERS
Warsaw is a big venue with three rooms, a main stage, balcony and many corners to decorate. If you are interested to supply art, an activity or to otherwise volunteer, click HERE.