We interrupt the series of Hidden River Expedition episodes to inform you of three events that I will be involved with during the month of December. I hope that our paths may cross.
Grand Guignol Variety Show at The Coney Island Museum
Saturday, December 10th, 8:00pm. The Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn
Featuring classic Grand Guignol performances, film, puppet and toy theatre, song, dance, film and more, followed by a DJed after-party with complementary cocktails courtesy of Hendrick’s Gin. Presented by Morbid Anatomy, Atlas Obscura and The Coney Island Museum and curated by Joanna Ebenstein & John Del Gaudio. Lord Whimsy will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Admission: $25 (tickets available here)
Give-the-Gift-of-a-Terrarium Workshop
Wednesday, December 14, 5:30-7:30 pm. Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia
Join us for a fun and festive evening with everyone’s favorite affected provincial, Lord Whimsy, who will present a DIY terrarium workshop. Terrariums are fun little living worlds – and they make great gifts! You will be provided with all of the materials necessary to make your very own terrarium to take home, as well as a care sheet. Materials and refreshments generously provided by Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. RSVP required. Member price: $25. Non-member price: $30.
“Oddities” Marathon and Season Launch Party
Saturday, December 17th, 8:00pm. Observatory, 543 Union St., Brooklyn, NY
You are cordially invited to join Morbid Anatomy and Observatory as we gather to celebrate the new season launch of “Oddities,” that unlikely hit of a television series based on our favorite purveyor of curious and amazing artifacts, Obscura Antiques and Oddities in New York City’s East village. The evenings festivities will include the screening of several new episodes of “Oddities,” special drinks and music by Friese Undine, and give-ways by Kikkerland and Obscura Antiques. Lord Whimsy will oversee the evening in his role of Master of Ceremonies, and members of the cast of “Oddities” will be on hand for questions and comments. Admission: $8
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