Just got this as part of an email of events of interest to "Faire Folk", etc. (I work at Ren. Faire and Dickens Fair. ) Anyway, I thought it might be of interest to folks in this group. :)

May 5th: PEERS' Sleeping Beauty Christening Ball
A Faery Tale Masquerade Ball

Saturday, May 5, 2007
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo
Doors Open: 6:45p.m.
Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m.
Dancing Begins: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by April 28)
At the door: $20.00

Don't miss this magical May ball in honour of her royal highness the
Princess Aurora, the kingdom's long-awaited heiress. Fairy, fairy
tale, or fantasy costume is admired, not required and historical or
semi-historical costume (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Regency,
Victorian, or Pre-Raphaelite) or modern evening dress is also
welcome. Masks and wings are optional. In the interest of dancing,
our fairies may want to avoid anything with a huge wingspan, but our
guests' creativity is encouraged.

PEERS is honoured to present one of the world's most glorious Celtic
Fusion rock bands - www.flowinglass.com/avalon/ Avalon Rising
- as our featured band, playing waltzes, polkas, jigs, reels, country
dances, and both traditional and original music for an evening of
both vintage ballroom dancing and free-style dancing. Some of the
dances will be highly structured (and will be briefly taught or
called at the ball) but there will be a number of dances in which the
guests may exercise their creativity. It's not uncommon to have a
polka, an Irish reel-athon or polka set, Swing and free-style rock
going on at the same time on the dance floor to the very same tune at
our fantasy and fairy tale balls! For a sneak preview of the
evening's magical music, we highly recommend any and all of
www.flowinglass.com/avalon/ Avalon Rising's currently
available CD's. Please see the band's website for more information.

There will be both musical and dance performances and DJ dance music
at intermission. To sustain us through such a vigorous evening of
dancing, their Majesties will be serving a semi-period buffet of
sweets and savories. Gifts for the Princess and potluck contributions
to the buffet are also admired, not required.
peers.org/beauty.html