Dance Macabre
October 21st, 2023
at Lefthand Grange in Niwot
As the cool autumn breezes shiver down the glorious Front Range. Trees compete with one another to show off their fall colors. A deep, dark sinister shadow creeps towards the populace of Caer Galen. Join us, as we celebrate Danse Macabre: The Dance with Death.
Activities:
Arts and Crafts will be available all day. Come decorate a skull or mask.
Spooky Games and a play against Death!
3 Treasure Hunts
The Assassin Game hosted by Master Ian.
Dance classes and dancing, hosted by Don Soren, will commence after morning court.
A prize for the best costume will be given out. It does not have to be period.
Sinister and Tasty Contest: an award will be given for the best themed dish.
Details:
Illumination Contest: You will have all day to complete a scroll, illumination only. Light tables, pens and paint will be provided. Must be completed by 4pm. Winner will be announced at evening Court.
For the donation lunch at 1pm, bring a dish to share. Please include a card with ingredients. There will be outlets and a kitchen if necessary. Kitchen use needs preapproval from the Event Stewards.
Vote for your favorite to win the Sinister and Tasty Award. Judging the best dish: beads will be provided. Place a bead in the jar for your favorite dish. Prize for scariest and tastiest dish will be given out at evening court.
1st floor: Dancing (lessons included)
2nd floor: Illumination contest
Ahead of Danse Macabre THL Soren has been compiling a list of dances that may be taught. If you want to plan ahead, see what you know or need to learn. Here is a playlist on YouTube.
When:
9:00 a.m. Site Opens
10:00 a.m. Morning Court and Announcements
Activities and dancing begin directly after court
1:00 p.m. Donation Lunch (pot luck)
5:00 p.m. Evening Court
8:00 p.m. Site Closes
Site fee: (cash or check only)
$15 adults
$5 discount for members
17 and under are free
Site is dry
Location:
Lefthand Grange #9, 195 2nd Ave, Niwot, CO 80544
Directions:
From the South:
Take US-36 W to CO-157 N/Foothills Pkwy in Boulder. Take the CO-157 N/Foothills Pkwy exit from US-36 W
23 min (24.6 mi)
Follow Foothills Pkwy and CO-119 and Turn RIGHT on 2nd Ave in Niwot
From the North:
Follow I-25 S/US-87 S to CO-119 in Weld County. Take exit 240 from I-25 S/US-87 S
Follow CO-119 to 2nd Ave in Niwot
20 min (12.7 mi)
Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto CO-119 (signs for Longmont)
12.2 mi
Turn left onto Niwot Rd
Turn left onto CO-119
Turn right onto 2nd Ave
Destination will be on the right