For His Grace, Alder Prince Clarke's Official February 13th Court, the Claire Hotel was closed for the evening’s events. The beautiful Grand Ballroom was transformed for tonight’s special occasion. It was also an Elysia for the evening, as it is whenever there as an Official Court; no matter the location. The Ballroom is lavish and decadent with the sweep of red carpet laid out. Sweeping sashes of pearl white valance drapes adorn the banister rails and walls to welcome all the guests.
Next is the social gallery, with chairs and luxurious seating for those who wished to gather. Large and magnificent white drapes gently separate the dance floor and stage, for those who wished to dance and perhaps a hint for something to come. An opening was left for those in the galleria area to see what may be happening on the other side. There are two large wide bowls on a small round table with a luxurious red tablecloth beneath it. At the end of the red carpet, there are two large wide bowls on a small round table with a luxurious red tablecloth spread beneath it. In one bowl, paired red roses for couples and another bowl with single white roses with obvious implications.
Framed lobby size movie posters decorate the walls between the drapes: Pulp Fiction, Titanic, The Forbidden Planet, The Sting, The Exorcist, The Sound of Music, King Kong, Star Wars, Casablanca, Carrie, The Godfather, The Big Sleep, The Invisible Man, Amadeus, Blade Runner and Lord of the Rings.
The music playing in background to accompany is compiled from all the top Oscar winning movies as well as other widely known features. Some of the highlights from the compilation in no particular order include:
Music List
At the side of the polished dance floor stand two inert 35mm Mitchell vintage movie cameras between a cluster of old vintage style large spotlights of the sort typically used for stage lighting. The lamps are dowsed, but their shield blinkers are wide. Standing ready for the cry of Lights! Camera! Action!
The decorum and ambiance was put together by Herald Villiers and Harpy Donovan.
As always, please break out into side threads once a conversation ensues.