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So, if you’ve got a Halloween fancy dress party to go to this Autumn, grab a Dracula costume and help to support our work at Dracula in Whitby!

Hello folks,

This is a very quick and brief update to let you know that Lords of Acid and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult will be performing at the next Dracula’s Ball event on July 31st, 2010.  We’ll be sending out more detailed announcements in the future, but we wanted our list subscribers to get the news early to ensure you’d have the first chance to get tickets.

Tickets are $16 and officially go on sale June 6th.  However, it is rumored that Digital Ferret CDs may have access to a small secret stash as early as tomorrow; it might be worth giving them a call (215-925-9259).  IsoTank.com is taking pre-orders but cannot ship tickets until June 6th.  We expect heavy demand for this event so we are recommending that you purchase your tickets in advance.

Our website isn’t even updated yet; this is just a little news flash.

Best wishes,

[Patrick]
& Dracula’s Ball Staff
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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.facebook.com/draculasball
http://www.myspace.com/draculasball
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More information on Dracula’s Ball and what it’s all about, especially info for travellers, can be found at http://www.draculasball.com

Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

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Did you go?

Anyone recognise themselves or know someone in the pictures?

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Looks like the dress code was up to its usual outrageously high standard!

Alan

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Sir Christopher Lee interviewed during his first day on the set of new Hammer Film “The Resident.” (directed by Antti Jokinen).

The film is set for release this year and marks Lee’s first acting role for Hammer in 33 years.

As you’ve guessed, he’s one of my favourites! Wonder if his Dracula cape is still on show at the ‘Dracula Experience’ in Whitby?

Alan

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Dear friends,

On May 15th, 2010 we will be hosting the 50th Dracula’s Ball event.  Reaching this milestone stirs up so many emotions for us, for a number of reasons.  Our sense of pride in what we’ve created is strong, but more powerful still is our sense of gratitude.  Your continued and consistent support and attendance have helped to keep Dracula’s Ball growing.  Moreover, by your very presence – your charming conversation, your creative attire, your impassioned dancing and everything else that you bring – you have made the Ball a better event.  We often receive proposals to bring Dracula’s Ball to other cities.  We always decline (although Beijing was very tempting) because unless we brought our entire audience with us, the Ball just wouldn’t be the Ball.

In planning DB 50, we wanted something special, but not something so different that our regular guests wouldn’t recognize it as Dracula’s Ball. Sure it might be fun to fly in Rammstein and have the show on a huge battleship in international waters…but that wouldn’t really feel like a Ball.  In the past, we’ve focused on great musicians, DJs, performers and vendors from around the world.  This time, we decided to focus on the most important talent that we work with: you, our guests.

Of course on May 15th we will have a fantastic lineup of artists, as you would anticipate.  We fully expect Dracula’s Ball #50 to be an amazing and exciting experience, befitting such an important anniversary.  But you’ve helped us realize our dream of turning the Ball into the best-known event of its kind in the world, and now we want to turn our attention to making some of your dreams come true, too.

Have you ever wanted a music lesson from one of your favorite musicians?  How exciting would it be to receive a video birthday card from your favorite band?  Who could resist being jealous when they find out that your favorite singer has recorded your outgoing voicemail message for you?  Or maybe you’d just like to show up at the Ball in a limousine and be the very first person through the door.
These are just a few of the experiences and items we’re putting together in what we’re calling our “Dark Dreams Collection.”  We’ll be announcing the full list before the end of this month.  The Collection will be offered through a combination raffle and auction, with 100% of the proceeds going to support three worthy charities (Musicopia, SPARC and Human Rights Watch).  With just a single lucky $1 raffle ticket you could walk away with the experience of a lifetime and support a great cause as well.

Continue watching our website for updated details on bands, DJs and of course the Dark Dreams Collection for Dracula’s Ball 50.  Mark your calendars now for May 15th, 2010.  It will be like a family reunion (without the potato salad) and we expect to see all of you there.

Warm regards,

[Patrick]
& Dracula’s Ball Staff

P.S.  We’re starting to photograph the memorabilia items in our Dark Dreams Collection and we thought you’d like to see the first one.  Apparently Johnny Depp not only has great taste in hats, but in instruments as well.  His autographed electric guitar will have a new home after DB 50 – perhaps yours?  Take a look:
http://www.draculasball.com/dd/guit.jpg

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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.myspace.com/draculasball
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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.myspace.com/draculasball
~——–~

More information on Dracula’s Ball and what it’s all about, especially info for travellers, can be found at http://www.draculasball.com

Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

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If you want to find out whether Dracula’s castle exists, a Transylvania tour might be just the ticket.

You can fly to Romania and experience the delights of the Black Sea, Bran and Poiana Brasov as well as the infamous Count.

Here’s a video to whet your appetite…

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Dear friends,

While we are still putting the finishing touches on our announcement
for the upcoming 50th Dracula’s Ball event, we thought it would be
prudent to suggest that you save the date now.  Saturday, May 15th,
2010 will mark the occasion of the 50th Dracula’s Ball.

Tickets will go on sale March 20th through the usual outlets, and
full details will be sent to you soon.  This promises to be an extra
special occasion and we hope to see all of you there.

More to come.

Best wishes,

[Patrick] & DB Staff

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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com

http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com

http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

~——–~

More information on Dracula’s Ball and what it’s all about, especially info for travellers, can be found at http://www.draculasball.com

Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

To subscribe to our e-mailing list, which generates 1 or 2 messages per month, visit:

http://nine.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/draculasball

Party                           http://www.draculasball.com
Music  & Ball tickets       http://www.isotank.com
“Accessories”               http://www.vampirecondoms.com
Music News                   http://www.asleepbydawn.com

They sound as busy as ever!

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It’s All Make Believe, Isn’t It?: Whitby, the home of Dracula.

Whitby, the home of Dracula. Well, it’s been a while since i’ve done a post but i’ve been on holiday in lovely, beautiful Whitby. It was my birthday yesterday so we thought we’d have a week away and i think i needed it with work and …

Ckick the link above to read Stefanie’s account of a recent visit to the area.

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One of my favourite movies ever.

The music “Love Remembered” is from the original soundtrack…

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Here’s the latest from the Whitby Gazette…

EXCLUSIVE: Whitby to lose Grand Turk ship to France – HAVE YOUR SAY…

EXCLUSIVE: Whitby to lose Grand Turk ship to France – HAVE YOUR SAY – THE Grand Turk has been sold and will head for France on Monday 15 March, the Whitby Gazette can exclusively reveal.

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