Gothic Funk #7: The Rites of Spring (read: PARTY PARTY PARTY!)

CONCEPT

from Amber:

Happy May Day, bonny fellows!

As none of you needs telling, the demise of winter at the (forever bloodstained?) hands of spring has been, throughout history, cause for much festivity. This year shall be no exception! So come over and join us this Saturday, as we celebrate the remission of our seasonal affective disorders with an evening of traditional, merry, and somewhat debauched vernal revelry!

In the spirit of spiritual pluralism, of course, our ritual observances shall be drawn from a diverse pool of historic practices; they shall consist of, but not be limited to, all of the following:

* cavorting around a May pole and imbibing German brews
* roasting marshmallows
* pouring libations (of sangria)
* eating cake
* smoking hookah
* crowning a May Queen, and
* an Easter Egg hunt!

Preferred attire for ladies is the demure white dress of olde. Men are encouraged, though not obliged, to tailor their threads with respect to the May Queen competition; to the fairest goes the crown!

Please consider bringing a tribute of flowers or alcohol--both will be needed (and present) in abundance!

Lastly, please R.S.V.P. if you would like to participate in the Easter Egg hunt. By consenting, you agree to have your name inscribed upon an egg--the finding of which entitles its finder to a kiss.

Season's greetings,

Amber


P.S. "Wait. What? Where? Huh?"

This Saturday! At 9:30 pm! Hooray!*

P.P.S. Feel free to forward this widely!

*So as to not distribute my friends' addresses on line, if you're interested, contact me for more info.
This party is in Hyde Park, Chicago.

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