Topic: May 5th - Beltane Masquerade Ball

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-04-30 02:59 EST
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http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/kattstrife/Events/Beltane_2012/9c69c93e.jpghttp://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/kattstrife/Events/Beltane_2012/3.jpg Upon entering the hall one will find themselves surrounded by lush green forest. Everywhere! It seemed as if the very ceiling had grown leaves and branches in a magnificent canopy that houses a number of stringed lights and chandeliers. What appears to be plush green grass is under foot which a person would find is actually just the floor with some kind of illusion on its surface. The 'illusion' seems to even move as it is stepped upon, swaying as any passed by. The air itself is filled with all sorts of aromas that would leave a person feeling as if they had stepped into a vast forest rather than a grand hall. The dance floor has a special feature as well. Not only is there grass to dance among but flower petals that swish and swirl along the floor. Do not worry ladies! These are also apart of the illusion and you will not be slipping in those high heels!

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To help you with your coat, cloaks, and other over-drapes are a pair of masked women. Theses masked figures will keep watch over your personals while you enjoy your evening. Other such dressed figures can be seen swimming among the crowd, offering tidbits to snack on, refilling drinks, tending the bar, and also making sure there is plenty enough food for all.

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The layout of food is near the bar and on a table of white cloth. Aside from foods being freshly cooked there is also a chef onsite that will prepare any food that has already been gobbled up.

Foods that can be found on the table include: Butter and Champagne Basted Turkey Crisp Pastry bowls with Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and fire-roasted Basil Stuffed baby red potatoes in cream and caramelized onions Pork and Mango Skewers drenched in tangy Caribbean sauce Classic Caesar Salad and house salad with Garlic-Butter Croutons Steamed Asparagus in light lemon sauce Spinach and Portobello Mushroom Layered Pasta with Basil Tomato Sauce Chicken Breast in orange-riesling sauce Raised White Rolls with cinnamon butter Butter Pastry Triangles filled with tangy cheese and marinara Sauce Wild Mushrooms in Port Wine Sauce Dungeness Crab Cakes Dates stuffed with chorizo Sausage and wrapped with Italian Bacon Maple Glazed Duck on pommes gaufrettes Salt-cured salmon (gravlox) on Herb Toast topped with a spoonful of Spicy Cream Cheese Rosemary glazed Roasted Turkey Roasted Turkey in orange sauce Roasted Turkey in peach sauce Sesame Seared Tuna in Wasabi Sauce Dungeness crab filled Mushrooms topped with Parmesan Roasted Halibut Fillets with Chanterelle Mushrooms Beef tenderloins with caramelized onions Fresh cut veggies with a variety of dipping sauces Fresh fruits cut and served in carved out watermelon bowls. Raspberry Fudge Torte Triple Chocolate Cake Orange-Lemon Cake Soft and airy, melt in your mouth heavenly angel food cake with chocolate filling. Smooth chocolate cake with oozing caramel center Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Red Velvet Crepe Cake Brownie Mallow Bars

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The bar is set near the food and tables to make for a short trip. There are a numerous amount of drinks to choose from, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Among the alcoholic beverages is a rare treat donated from an anonymous source. NuTerrain spring ale! It is limited so get yours while you can.

What will the night hold with everyone in masks" Enchantment' Love" Hey! No nookie in the forest nooks! You know who you are! Save the Beltane Itch for when you get the special someone you snagged back home!

Rene Gautreaux

Date: 2012-05-05 21:43 EST
The bar for the night's events is being stocked by none other than Ed himself, and being tended by the staff of the Gator's Tail Bar & Grille, headed up by the owner, one Rene Gautreaux. Among the choice of fine beverages, one will be able to find:

Whiskies

Dalmore Trinitas Macallan 30 Year The Glenlivet Glenfiddich Jameson Irish Whiskey 18 Year Old Limited Reserve Bushmills 1608 Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve Woodford Reserve Kentucky Whiskey Jack Daniel's No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey

Tequilas Don Pilar Tequila A"ejo Marquez de Valencia Tequila Reposado Alquimia Tequila Extra A"ejo El Caballo Estrella Tequila A"ejo Don Julio 70 Tequila A"ejo Claro Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco Casa Maestri Tequila Reposado Patron Silver

Vodkas

Diva Vodka Grey Goose U'luvka Vodka Kauffman Luxury Vintage Vodka

Others

Bombay Sapphire gin Grand Marnier cognac Moet & Hennessey's 10 Cane rum

Specialty

NuTerrian Spring Ale (thanks to Ander Northlander!)

That's just the teaser, if you please. There is of course a fine selection of other rums, whiskies, vodkas, mixers, etc. - pretty much anything you can think of is behind there. Feel free to order whatever, the bar staff is up for making any drink in existence, and if they're not, just tell them how it goes and they'll do their best to accomodate!