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  Masquerade ball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A masquerade ball (or masque) is an event which the participants attend in costume, usually including a mask.
It was in celebration of the marriage of a lady-in-waiting of Charles VI of France's queen in Paris on January 28, 1393.
Masquerade balls are still held today, though in modern times the party atmosphere is emphasized and the formal dancing usually less prominent.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Masquerade_ball   (588 words)

  
 Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball 2006 the Faerie Court Year Nine in Los Angeles a pure masked costume event
The LoJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball is a singular night of enchantment created each year as a celebration of inspiration and fantasy.
The 9th LOJ Masquerade Ball will be held on July 15th, 2006, returning to Hollywood's Historic Henry Fonda Theatre for 2006.
Dreamers from the Labyrinthine Court of Sypher embark upon this masked ball amongst chaotic goblins and fairies in Los Angeles California.
www.labyrinthmasquerade.com   (609 words)

  
 Dark Masquerade - Home
The Oxford Dark Masquerade Ball is an annual event held at the prestigious Randolph Hotel in Oxford, England.
Mailing list to propagate information for next year's ball soon to be in operation; email organisers@masquerade-ball.org to be added to the list.
The Unseelie Court Masquerade Ball in 2005 was the first ball of its kind, featuring traditional goth music, elaborate costumes and an evening of decadence and intrigue in the style of the masquerade balls of old.
www.masquerade-ball.org   (455 words)

  
 Act II, Scene II; The Belmont Christmas Masquerade Ball. - RPG Chat
The ball gown was stained a darkly intense scarlet, skirts and petticoats of crisp silk, tulle, and chiffon, layered and tossed in careless artistry, a mimicry of rose-petals, strewn with tiny diamonds that served as dewdrops.
Tia Velasquez had actually considered going to the ball driving her favorite form of transport -a motorbike- just for the sake of it.
The song was a slower one, as to be expected at such a masquerade ball.
www.forums.rpgchat.com /showthread.php?t=43898   (7537 words)

  
 WonderCon :: Masquerade
At this time, sign-ups will be accepted at the Masquerade Desk at the convention until 2:00 PM Saturday, or until all spots are filled, whichever occurs first.
There will be a Photo Op area outside of the Masquerade room where contestants will pose after their presentations, and flashes will be permitted there.
If you are new to masquerades, please note this event is not a dance or party as the name often implies, but an exhibition on an elevated stage.
www.comic-con.org /wc/wc_masq.shtml   (694 words)

  
 Fire department masquerade ball was a FL social highlight
During the 1950s and 60s the masquerades were at the Melody Ballroom, Legion Club and VFW Club.
Immediately after the masquerade ball, they were planning costumes for the next year.
One masquerade ball was interrupted by, of all things, a fire.
www.forestlaketimes.com /2003/May/14elsie514.html   (1573 words)

  
 Comic-Con :: Masquerade
Whether it's a knight in shining armor, a colorful super-hero, a regal elf, a villain from a galaxy far away, an exotic enchantress, a robot warrior, an Egyptian goddess, or a completely original design, costumes always inspire, awe, and entertain us.
To obtain a copy of the rules, an entry form, and full information, write or fax the Masquerade Coordinator in care of one of the Comic-Con addresses, or simply download it from this website.
Photographers who wish to obtain a pass to the photo stage outside the room, where flashes will be permitted, should write to the Masquerade Coordinator ahead of time and request a reserved spot.
www.comic-con.org /cci/cci_masq.shtml   (1089 words)

  
 Nectar Lounge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Brent McCrossen, organizer of the event and brains behind this festival, first established the Seattle Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball in 2001 to create an alternative to what he saw as the culturally void "Fat Tuesday" experience in Pioneer Square.
Earlier McCrossen-produced masquerade balls were held at I-Spy in downtown Seattle.
This year the Masquerade Ball is set to raise funds for the New Orleans
www.nectarlounge.com /pages/bandpages/Mardis.gras.htm   (646 words)

  
 SCRR Archive: The Second Annual Subreality Masquerade Ball!
She settled into the sumptuous ballroom, nearly faithfully recreated from the first masquerade ball, and waited for the men to arrive.
He wasn't really much for dancing, but it wouldn't be a masquerade ball if he didn't dance at least once, so he might as well have at it...
Masquerades were interesting, if you could keep up with them...and she wasn't sure she could.
www.subreality.com /sc/scrr/masqii.htm   (18931 words)

  
 The Halloween Masquerade Ball -
He added his last comment with a bit of pride, and was unaware that he was bouncing on the balls of his feet.
This was supposed to be a masqurade ball, not a Tell Everyone Who You Are ball...
And she was certainly happy for this ball allowing her a chance to talk to someone she otherwise might not have ever thought to talk to.
www.greatestjournal.com /community/theballatfloo/4967.html   (1944 words)

  
 Dark Masquerade - Frequently Asked Questions
We also regret to announce that Rose, the doyenne, mistress and originator of the entire Masquerade Ball idea, is taking a back seat this year.
The ball is being held in the ballroom of the Randolph Hotel.
Nobody will be permitted into the ball without a ticket and a mask - it doesn't have to be elaborate, and a simple domino will do, but please do try to make some effort.
www.masquerade-ball.org /faq.html   (1035 words)

  
 The Vampires Masquerade Ball - Festival of the Dead
Taste the unholy wine as you sip from the sin of the Countess Bathoria who returns to the Witch City for a sexy sequel to her 2004 debut, a naughty adventure so controversial that she made the Boston Herald, the Salem News, and CBS News!
The intoxicating sacrilege of the evening culminates in a ritual seduction of the soul, where each guest is offered the choice: kneel before the dark Countess and receive her Vampiric baptism, or forever be mired in the mundane world of daylight.
The Vampires’ Masquerade Ball is held at The Lyceum, a restaurant haunted by the spirit of Witch Trials victim, Bridget Bishop, and the setting for a seance filmed for TV by Showtime®.
www.festivalofthedead.com /vampiresmasqueradeball.html   (475 words)

  
 The Gray Tie: Moonbat Masquerade Debut
A masquerade ball is a ball, dance, or party; in which, participants wear elaborate costumes and hide their true identity.
Masquerade, is also a kind of attack in data communication, in which a third party tries to mislead the communication participants using forged information.
If you have any Moonbat Masquerade material then do a trackback here pointing to your comment.
thegraytie.blogspot.com /2005/09/moonbat-masquerade-debut.html   (515 words)

  
 Brudirect.com  - Local News
Young Chin Ming with her Korean traditional costume impressed the panel of judges and walked away with one of the four cash prizes after she was selected as the winner of the Fancy Dress Competition organised by HSBC main branch in the capital as part of their branch's Masquerade Ball' roadshow event.
The line-up of young models doing their catwalk appearances in their respective fancy dress costumes and selfmade masquerade masks drew quite some attention at the HSBC banking hall, entertaining the crowd as well as the panel of judges comprising the bank's management and senior officers.
Apart from the Masquerade Ball Roadshow in the banking hall, the bank's Premier centre also entertained customers with refreshments and decorations.
www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Aug05/270805/nite26.htm   (302 words)

  
 DDK Masquerade Ball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Everyone must get into the spirit of the ball and wear a costume.
The Ball takes place from noon until Midnight.
Each day is equal to ONE HOUR at the ball.
www.theddk.com /ball4   (64 words)

  
 Second Annual St. Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball - RPG Chat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Near the center the back wall, on a low and temporary stage the orchestra is positioned and arranged in the customary “U” shape, the space in the center left empty for a maestro or vocalist.
The previous Ball had been a wonderful success, but a few degenerates had caused some unnecessary trouble and had to be thrown out.
She was mainly avoided because of her skin that seemed to glow in the dark, and her eyes that actually did glow.
forums.rpgchat.com /showthread.php?t=57836   (11357 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Foundation to host first masquerade ball
Proceeds of the ball, which goes from 7 p.m.
The Masquerade Carnivale Ball will feature hors d'oeuvres, a tarot card reader, caricature artist, magician, impressionist and casino games.
Each attendee will receive a masquerade mask and awards will be given for the best costumes.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,610152196,00.html   (119 words)

  
 Anime Central Convention Forums - Fancy Masquerade Ball
well ill be quite honest....ever since i saw Labrynth as a child, i always wanted to go to a Masquerade ball just like they had in the movie...though those masks were somewhat scary and twisted...but i loved that sooo much.
i dont know how well ballroom "music" would go over though...but i think the music could be more modern...just have it be a masked ball and all that...and it would still be loads of fun...and even more fun would be that id be able to hide from certain people....
Sorry to be a kill-joy but a Masquerade Ball was attempted at Kazecon, it failed spectacually.
www.oldcrows.net /~acen/forums/printthread.php?t=5710   (879 words)

  
 Masquerade Ball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Neewollah Generalissimo Don Farthing announces that Carolyn Torrance will be the chairman of this year’s ball which will be celebrated as an old fashion Masquerade Ball!!
A special attraction at this years Ball will be the appearance of Kelley Hunt, the Saturday night Neewollah headliner, who will be joining the party after her concert.
Tickets are $15.00 for a single or $25.00 for a couple and can be purchased opening day of ticket sales October 2.
www.neewollah.com /Masquerade-Ball-271.asp   (156 words)

  
 5th Anniversary Black-Tie Masquerade Ball
Masqueraders dance to a tasteful collection of Ballroom, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Swing, & Latin melodies by Burnett Thompson and the New Columbia Orchestra and popular dance hits during band breaks.
Please, see the pictures from our 2003 Masquerade Ball and 2002 Masquerade Ball.
Ball Gown or Tux with a mask, vintage attire, or a formal costume, such as from the Renaissance era, 1800's, 1920's, etc.
www.euronetinternational.com /5th_masquerade_ball   (400 words)

  
 SCRR Archive: The First Annual Subreality Cafe Masquerade Ball
While she had toyed with the idea of being fashionably late to the Subreality Cafe Masquerade Ball, she had decided that not missing a thing was more imporant, and so had choosen to be among the first to arrive.
The ball was like a dream, everything seemed a bit fuzzy and airy as she walked around.
Most of the people at the ball were already laughing and dancing, while Anna had resigned herself to a plush couch near the dance floor.
www.subreality.com /sc/scrr/masq.htm   (18319 words)

  
 My Halloween masquerade ball--Grand Prospect Hall--UPDATED WITH VIDEO REVIEW!!
As soon as we saw it, DH said that he wanted to have a formal Venetian masked ball.
That theme fit perfectly with the ornate style of the place, and all our guests kept telling us that they felt like they were in a fairy tale.
We were having a masked ball theme, so we wanted the invitations to be in keeping with the theme.
www.liweddings.com /chat/topic.aspx?ID=195908&P=1   (2556 words)

  
 masquerade ball Costumes & Accessories - Compare Prices and Reviews - Shop Smart at Shopzilla!
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 masquerade ball - WeddingSolutions Forums
OK, so I just have to ask everyone's opinion on this one, I'm not actually doing it but I've always thought it would be cool.
What does everyone think of have a masquerade ball reception.
I've always been big into the theatre and have always thought this would be really cool.
forums.weddingsolutions.com /showthread.php?t=3189   (797 words)

  
 masquerade ball - OneLook Dictionary Search
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 eBay - masquerade ball, CDs, Holiday, Seasonal items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 Masquerade Ball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The festivities were held in the lovely Howry Center, where the carpeted floors and fluorescent lighting provided an ideal party atmosphere.
This year's masquerade Ball promises to be just as exciting.
Mask & Wig puts its best face forward at the Second Annual Masquerade Ball.
www.southwestern.edu /~bednarb/su_netWorks/projects/nau/masquerade.html   (97 words)

  
 Masquerade Ball of Harmony Circle
Annual balls hosted by the club provided an alternative to the Christian-exclusive bachelors’ cotillions for introducing debutantes to society.
On March 1, 1866, the Harmony Circle gathered in the New Assembly Rooms for a masked ball.
Setting aside fashionable dress, ball-goers appeared in elaborate and imaginative costume, displaying a delight in puns and topical allusions.
www.mdhs.org /library/Image07.html   (174 words)

  
 The First Annual Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball
The longest night of the year has plenty of after-dark time in which to celebrate, and now a new masquerade ball will honor of the coming of winter on the Winter Solstice.
The First Annual Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball, presented by Charmed by Starr and Joe and Jezibellon and held on Friday, Dec. 16, will feature numerous entertainment acts as well as raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
The event presents such acts as The Sirens' Chorus, a unique blend of female singers, and belly dancers Zan Asha, presenting her tribal and Gothic fusion routine, and Jezibell, with her candle dance.
www.backstage.com /bso/news_reviews/announcement/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001614551   (231 words)

  
 5th Anniversary Black-Tie Masquerade Ball
Ball Gown or Tux with a mask, vintage attire, formal costume from the Renaissance era, 1800's, 1920's, etc.
Our galas are attended by singles and couples alike so having a date is not required.
Limited number of masks will be available for sale at the registration desk at the Masquerade Ball.
www.euronetinternational.com /6th_masquerade_ball   (374 words)

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