Sounds like so much fun.We're planning on going to the Gatsby Picnic,but now I'm torn.Can't do both as traveling from Texas can be a bit pricey.

Well, I'm definitely in for the Gatsby.  I've been reading about it even before I moved to California and each year I make plans to go and then chicken out in the end.

But this year I&#39;m definitely going.  I&#39;m even auditioning a possible Gatby outfit today at work in Carmel complete with newly bobbed hair and the cutest little cloche hat.  I&#39;m quite a hit with the tourists, I can assure you.  I thought I was in the running for the village eccentric until I saw a sweet little old lady wearing a turban and a fur stole over her jogging suit......carrying a leash with no dog attached to the end of it. <sigh>  I guess I&#39;ve got a long way to go to be truly eccentric but I&#39;ll keep trying&#33;

As for the QM event, I really, really, really want to go there since the QM is just about my favorite place on Earth.  I&#39;m in the process of convincing my husband that it&#39;ll be a fun event.  He&#39;s totally there as far as wearing a tux to the ball, he loves dressing up but he&#39;s not so sure about casual vintage stuff for the rest of the time.  I&#39;ll keep working on him.

It would be lovely to meet some ADSC people there, would make the Gatsby the next week much more fun&#33;

Word on the street is that Dean Mora will be playing the QM. This makes it a "must go"&#33;&#33;

*sigh* Rub it in, go ahead&#33;

Make sure you post some pictures after, h&#39;mm?

This was an absolutely stunning event.

The Queen is still gorgeous inside. We had about 250 people from the LA deco society, the ADSC, and all over. The staff on board the Queen were courteous and helpful, and the staterooms wonderful. A couple of friends got the suite where Winston Churchill planned the D-Day invasion in the bathtub. Unbelievable.

The Queen is without a doubt the best place in the world to hold a deco event. The parties go on from dawn to dawn, you don&#39;t have to risk getting behind the wheel, and the staterooms are snug and comfortable.

If you can put it on you calendar, do so. I&#39;ve already booked it for next year&#33;

Joe, any links to photos?

We&#39;ll maybe be there as soon as we become independently wealthy&#33;

AND if it doesn&#39;t conflict with the RBS weekend&#33; Though who knows...I imagine David and Mary might be convinced to move it to another time, just possibly. (If they also become independently wealthy.  )

It does sound grand....and right now, I am in the midst of putting together my outfit for the Dorothy Parker Bathtub Gin Cruise.  It&#39;s not quite so long-lived (and we can&#39;t sleep off the hangover onboard), but at least we&#39;ll be staying at the Algonquin&#33;

jonniangel,Jan 14 2006, 08:58 PM wrote:

I hope they hold it again even though the QM&#39;s future is a bit uncertain at the moment.

From everythng I heard from the organizers and the folks on The Queen, they plan to do this again for &#39;06--and as often as possible, because they got a good crowd. But I haven&#39;t heard anything official just yet. Might bear looking into, because this is to Art Deco what the WWII Weekend is to militaria; just one of the very best events around.

And though I&#39;ve said it before, I&#39;ll say it again--kudos to the ADSLA for a superb job&#33;&#33;&#33;

zootsuitcoot,Jan 15 2006, 02:07 PM wrote:

From everythng I heard from the organizers and the folks on The Queen, they plan to do this again for &#39;06--and as often as possible, because they got a good crowd. But I haven&#39;t heard anything official just yet.

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Oh, boy&#33; We&#39;ll have to get in there soon....

We are SO looking forward to this event&#33;

Joe, is there anything on the site about it?

I can find only the general announcement, and no information on special rates...or do we take care of that through one of the Art Deco societies?

As promised (and straight from the horse&#39;s mouth):

The Art Deco Festival Package rate is based on a double occupancy.  The
price for two people including tax and parking is &#036;650.  The package
includes the following:
*A Friday & Saturday night or Saturday and Sunday night stay.
*Welcome reception at the Verandah Grill (Friday night only)
*Admission to the Pajama Party and Film Festival in the Queens Salon
*Saturday evening Gala Dinner in the Grand Salon
*6 Art Deco lectures
*Admission to the Art Deco Bazaar, Marketplace and Vintage car show.

If you plan on just spending the evening or booking additional evening
with
a package, we offer a special room rate of &#036;139 + tax.

Also, even if you don&#39;t bring a car (unlikely, I know, in LA&#33;) you&#39;ll be charged for parking.

And...there is no deposit required to make the reservations.