Events
Tuesday April 19, 2011
Start: 04/19/2011 7:00 pm
Introduction to dances of Early California, including La Varsoviana (easy mazurka-type) and La Contradanza (adding figures to the Victorian Spanish Dance). Instructor: Mlle. Irene Ujda. Singles and Couples welcome. $5 donation; smooth soled dance shoes requested
Varieties International (Ballroom Studio with wooden floor)
2523 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
For more information: (323) 664-0227
MAP: http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/163611/santa_monica_ca/varietie...
Thursday April 28, 2011
Start: 04/28/2011 7:30 pm
THURSDAY APRIL 28TH 7:30 PM
MIKAL SANDOVAL'S
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
FEATURING
DUTCH NEWMAN AND THE MUSICAL MELODIANS
TOM MARION
KAZUMI YAKAZUMI
COME EARLY FOR THE VINTAGE BOUTIQUE!
THE TALKING STICK
1411C LINCOLN BLVD.
VENICE CA. 90291
COME AS YOU ARE OR ADD TO THE FUN IN YOUR SPEAKEASY ATTIRE.
FREE PARKING. FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE.
Saturday April 30, 2011
Start: 04/30/2011 10:00 am
End: 04/30/2011 4:00 pm
Join the Pasadena Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) as they present their first-annual “Historic Pasadena Tour-Stunning Historic Interiors in Public Spaces”. The general public may tour selected early 20th-century historic interiors in some of Pasadena’s most treasured public spaces. The self-guided walking tour takes place Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature expert-led workshops throughout the day providing insight into decorative elements displayed in these spaces that include stained glass, moulding, tile, ceramic, and more.
Start: 04/30/2011
Dealers from across the country will be presenting vintage clothing for men and women. Women"s hats, shoes, dresses, costume and estate jewelry. Vintage eye wear. Men's suits, shoes, shirts, watches, ties and more.
Show hours are Sat. Early Buy 9:00am-10:30am. Regular Admission 10:30am-6:00pm. Sun. Regular Admission 11:00am-5:00pm. FREE entrance on Sun. with Sat. ticket purchase. Students free on Sun. with student ID
Start: 04/30/2011
Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1
• 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. both days
• Free—but bring spending money for food and shopping
• Sorry, pets are not allowed at the festival (only certified service animals are permitted)
Start: 04/30/2011 1:00 pm
The 2nd talk in the ‘Working, Living and Traveling on the Rancho’ speaker series where you will learn about the history of trains in Los Angeles beginning with Manuel Dominguez who gave the right of way on this Rancho to help build the train system, which lead to the light rail metro system in Los Angeles. There is a suggested donation of $4 and light refreshments will be served.
http://dominguezrancho.org/category/events/
Start: 04/30/2011 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
"Film noir comes to the musical stage in Femme Fatale, a show simmering with the music of silver screen sirens, set in a mixed-media story line of intrigue and double-cross. Starring singer Laura Ellis and characters depicted on film"
More information'
http://www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1583
Sunday May 01, 2011
Start: 04/30/2011
End: 05/01/2011
Dealers from across the country will be presenting vintage clothing for men and women. Women"s hats, shoes, dresses, costume and estate jewelry. Vintage eye wear. Men's suits, shoes, shirts, watches, ties and more.
Show hours are Sat. Early Buy 9:00am-10:30am. Regular Admission 10:30am-6:00pm. Sun. Regular Admission 11:00am-5:00pm. FREE entrance on Sun. with Sat. ticket purchase. Students free on Sun. with student ID
Start: 04/30/2011
End: 05/01/2011
Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1
• 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. both days
• Free—but bring spending money for food and shopping
• Sorry, pets are not allowed at the festival (only certified service animals are permitted)
Start: 05/01/2011 10:00 am
End: 05/01/2011 3:00 pm
A military garrison as it would have been in the 1850s.
Start: 05/01/2011 12:00 pm
End: 05/01/2011 4:00 pm
Victorian Tea & Dance Society’s Tea Dance Social will be celebrating at the Wild West Days at the Los Angeles Arboretum.
Saturday May 07, 2011
Start: 05/07/2011 12:30 pm
MILLINERY HAUTE COUTURE: DESIGNER HATS FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
Saturday, May 7, 12:30 pm
Altadena Town and Country Club, 2290 Country Club Dr. , Altadena 91001
Antique couture hats will take the spotlight on the catwalk as millinery historian and collector Barbara Troeller unpacks her most prized possessions for us. These are one-of-a-kind creations from the great Parisian and American designers from the late 19th century to the 1940s. Enjoy an elegant luncheon in this beautiful setting while feasting on millinery eye candy!
Start: 05/07/2011 7:30 pm
Friends of the English Regency
Regency Dancing and Instruction
Lindberg Park
5041 Rhoda Way
Culver City CA 90230
$5 at the Door
The intermediate class offered at 7:00 P.M. has featured waltzing instruction.
Contact Sue Haseltine
Start: 05/07/2011 8:00 pm
7th Annual Hollywood Movie Magic Ball at UCLA Kerckhoff Grand Salon
(moved from UCLA Powell Library to UCLA Kerckhoff Grand Salon)
Sat. May 7, 2011 8 p.m.-Midnight
includes vintage ballroom dance lessons with James & Cynthia
Celebrating American musicals & movies.
Free Admission, Donations Welcome
RSVP Welcome to HistoricalDance@yahoo.com
Historical Ballroom Dance Club from UCLA
Recorded Music (Live Music Tentative)
No Partner Required. Costumes Welcome.
Sunday May 08, 2011
Start: 05/08/2011 3:00 pm
End: 05/08/2011 6:00 pm
The Victorian Tea & Dance Society presents a workshop on Vintage Dance Basics & Stylings - 19th c. Couple Dancing for Beginners; Admission $10; http://www.victorianteaanddance.org/
Saturday May 14, 2011
Start: 05/14/2011 9:00 am
End: 05/14/2011 12:30 pm
May 14 (Saturday)
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Prepare a meal straight out of a Jane Austen novel while exploring the glittering yet turbulent world of Regency England in this class led by chef and art educator Maite Gomez-Rejón. A tour of the exhibition "Revisiting the Regency” is included. Members: $80. Non-Members: $90. Registration: 626-405-2128.
Start: 05/14/2011 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 14, 2011
7:30 – 10:00 pm: Regency Ball and Reception - Part of the JASNA annual conference
(with a book signing featuring authors of the Random House Austen-inspired anthology)
Westin Hotel
191 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Information on the Ball
Saturday, May 14 "An Evening of Frivolous Pleasure"
The Westin Pasadena Hotel
191 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
8 pm-11 pm
JUDEE PRONOVOST and her band of merry music makers will lead
Sunday May 15, 2011
Start: 05/15/2011 12:30 pm
Join Queen Victoria and her court for a delightful afternoon of Tea at The Victoria Club in Riverside. Robin Bancroft, dance mistress, will discuss the etiquette of Victorian dance. Tickets are $40 and reservations are required.
Silent auction at 12:30 pm, seating begins at 1 pm. There will be door prizes and drawings for gift baskets. Proceeds benefit the Riverside Dickens Festival, a non-profit, educational organization. (800) 430-4140 / (951) 781-3168 / www.dickensfest.com
Start: 05/15/2011 12:30 pm
End: 05/15/2011 5:00 pm
Along with Lummis Home and Gardens, the Los Angeles Police Historical Society, the Gamble House, and Pasadena Museum of History, Heritage Square is celebrating the 22nd Annual Museums of the Arroyo Day in style. On Sunday, May 15, beginning at 12 noon, each of the Arroyo museums will once again open their doors for free until 5 p.m. This is a wonderful, family-friendly event with excellent exhibitions, crafts, music, games, storytelling and more planned throughout the day.
