The 3rd Annual Edgar Allan Poe Ball

705 Red River Street,Austin TX 78701

21 January, 2023

Description

Part of Edgar Allan Poe Weekend ATX brought to you by The Ivory Moth, The Glass Coffin, & Elysium . American Gothic is a subgenre of gothic fiction. Elements specific to American Gothic include: rationality versus the irrational, puritanism, guilt, the uncanny (das unheimliche), ab-humans, ghosts, and monsters. The 3rd Annual Edgar Allan Poe Ball celebrates all the above. Edgar Allan Poe was born January 19, 1809. Join us on Saturday January 21, 2023 as we celebrate the works of the most famous American Gothic writers. DJ Cresendoll & Neph are your hosts for the night - together they will help you traverse the world of Poe which is filled with murder, revenge, torture, the plague, being buried alive, insanity, etc. Doors at 930 PM 21+ $9 GA Adv. Purchase / $ 13 at the door 18-20 $14 Advance Purchase / $19 at the door - Bets Dressed Contest - Period dress, Poe and Poe story inspired. GO GO Dancing by the Edgar Allan Hoes - DJs Crescendoll & Neph will play your favorite Dark Wave, Gothic, Synth, Post Punk, Industrial, New Wave and related genres. Special Drink Menu: Our master mixologist handcrafts the finest tonics and elixirs that will cure all your ailments. For this evening they have a special selection to cure the following: The Plague Scarlett Fever Consumption Fatigue Hysteria - Reserved for our female guests. The mysterious and enchanting Lady Cassandra will be available for all your tarot, rune, palm, and psychic readings. If you dare! Vendors of the Macabre: TBA Costumes, cosplay, gothic, steampunk, period piece or all black clothing encouraged but not required! An Ivory Moth Production 18+ w/ Government ID Elysium Austin 705 Red River