Please say hi if you're going to be at Balticon this weekend! I'll be around mostly on Saturday and Sunday. My program schedule consists of two costume panels and a Regency ball:
Costuming for Regency Events and Naomi Novik's Temeraire Universe
(Ladies)
Saturday, 2:00-3:00pm
Susan de Guardiola, Mary Alice Ladd, Keira Sokolowski
Fashion information for the ladies of Naomi Novik's novels or for the Regency dancer/reenactor. Fashion plates, changes during the early 19th century, recommended patterns and resources, underwear, and accessories for the complete lady of the Napoleonic era. Information for both the beginner and the experienced costumer.
Costuming for Regency Events and Naomi Novik's Temeraire Universe
(Gentlemen)
Saturday, 3:00-4:00pm
Susan de Guardiola, Marc Hartstein, Jeff Poretsky
Fashion information for the gentlemen (and the female aviators) of Naomi Novik's novels or the Regency dancer/reenactor. Fashion plates, style notes, recommended patterns and resources, and hands-on lessons on how to tie a cravat in several early 19th-century styles!
and, now that you know what to wear:
Your Attendance is Requested for
The Dover & Trafalgar Ball
Sunday, 1:00-3:00pm, Garden Room
Aviators, naval officers, and all the best of society are invited to celebrate two great victories over Napoleon in Naomi Novik's Temeraire universe with lively early 19th century country dancing led by Susan de Guardiola, assisted by members of The Elegant Arts Society. Period costume is encouraged and admired, but not required. (Female dragon captains may wish to wear dresses, to preserve the secret of their presence in the Corps.) All dragons are requested to remain outside the ballroom!
We'll be doing historical figures of the 1800-1810 era (that's pre-waltz, pre-quadrille), but not historical steps unless you want to!
Let's hope pictures will be taken and posted. Have a good time.
Posted by: Serge | May 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Right! I am still not good about this. I shall add the camera to the packing list.
Posted by: Susan de Guardiola | May 21, 2008 at 04:20 PM
To your carryon packing list! Or are you driving?
Posted by: Marilee J. Layman | May 21, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Driving! Or at least, being transported by car. I am trying to avoid being the actual driver, because my exhaustion level is so high I do not consider it safe for me to make a long drive at night.
Posted by: Susan de Guardiola | May 21, 2008 at 05:18 PM
I hope you have safe travel and a good time! I'm glad that I didn't commit to being there -- Shiva has a giant abscess on his chin and I'll be spending the weekend following him around with a sponge to get the drops of goop (we went to the emergency vet and I have antibiotics and pain meds for him, plus they cleaned out the abscess).
Posted by: Marilee J. Layman | May 22, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Thanks, Marilee!
I hope Shiva feels better soon.
Posted by: Susan de Guardiola | May 23, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Driving? Or driven?
Either way, a safe trip, Susan.
Posted by: Serge | May 23, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Driven, happily.
Posted by: Susan de Guardiola | May 24, 2008 at 09:56 AM
So, how was Balticon?
Posted by: Serge | May 28, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Up and down. Found out when I got there that a friend died the day before, which accounted for much of the down.
Posted by: Susan de Guardiola | May 28, 2008 at 09:56 PM
I am so very sorry, Susan.
Posted by: Serge | May 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Oh no. What an awful thing to have happen, Susan. I hope you find comfort.
Posted by: Marilee J. Layman | May 29, 2008 at 08:17 PM