Regency Michaelmas Ball
A project in Edmonton, Canada by Melanie Kerr000days
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Transport yourself to the age of Jane Austen for this costumed evening of Regency dance and other diversions
Backers: 57
Average Pledge Per Backer: $157
Funded: $8,956 of $4,000
Dates: Jul 8th -> Jul 28th (20 days)
Project By: Melanie Kerr
Backers: 57
Average Pledge Per Backer: $157
Funded: $8,956 of $4,000
Dates: Jul 8th -> Jul 28th (20 days)
Project By: Melanie Kerr
$8,956
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 28 @ 14:04 -0400 GMT
223%
of goal
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Latest News
Period instruments will be played at the ball 
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I just found out last night that one of the musicians that will be playing at the ball has an 18th century oboe that he will be playing, to increase the authenticity of the event. I just thought you might like to know that because of how awesome it... (Read More)
I'm going to be on CBC radio tomorrow!
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I just got off the phone with the producer of Radio Active. They want to interview me on the air tomorrow! Follow me on twitter for live updates @folliespast. (Read More)
New Door Prize
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Some lovely people at a company called Snake and Fawn are donating one of their delightful necklaces as a door prize for the ball. It is a pendant of the word "dearest" in Jane Austen's handwriting. Below is a picture to show you how charming it... (Read More)
We met our goal!
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
So, you will notice if you visit the Kickstarter page that we have raised more than the budget for the ball. This occurred at about 2:15 this afternoon. I am positively dizzy with excitement. Many thanks to Elizabeth Whitey from the Edmonton Journal... (Read More)
Story in Edmonton Journal!
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Last week I was thrilled beyond measure to get a call from a writer at the Journal who had been assigned the story of my ball to write about in the book section of the paper. The story wasn't supposed to come out until Friday, but today my cousin... (Read More)
Regency Gentleman's Shirt - Costume-making Tutorial
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is my video on making a Regency gentleman's shirt out of an ordinary dress shirt. Basically, you just wear the shirt. (Read More)
First Costume-Making Tutorial Video
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I just posted the first video tutorial on making a costume. It is very simple: how to turn pants into breeches by cutting them off at the knee and adding some elastic. This may seem overly simple for anyone who has any sewing experience, but I... (Read More)
Promoting in costume in the rain today!
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Mr. Darcy and I are going to give out invitations to the ball today. It is raining, but we are strong. Hopefully it will let up soon, and hopefully people will brave the weather. It is not all that bad. If you want to come and see us in our costumes,... (Read More)
Rent my homemade gowns for the ball: $75 each with accessories, sizes 6-14 available
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry some of these are sideways. Hopefully you get the idea anyway. (Read More)
Why your friends need to get their ball tickets in the next 12 days
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The Kickstarter campaign goes until July 28. I can't really think I can risk the expense of putting on this ball out of my own pocket, so I need to raise at least most of the cost of it in advance through ticket sales. July 28 gives me 2 months to... (Read More)
Edmonton Journal called me!
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I just got a call this morning from a writer at the Journal who is going to write a story about the ball! She did a phone interview and she is going to send a photographer to take pictures of me in costume on Saturday. Hopefully I can get a Mr. Darcy... (Read More)
Learn to dance
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I just added another reward level in case some people want to come and learn to dance but can't make it to the ball, or if people attending the ball want to bring friends to the lessons for fun. You can now pledge just for the lessons for $50. (Read More)
Costumes can be ordered
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I have found a costumier right here in Alberta who is able to take orders if anyone wants a costume made for the ball. Please contact me if you want to order something and I will put you in touch with her. Gowns start at $145 and frock coats start at... (Read More)
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