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Event
The Love Story
There is a love story in all of us -- some tales darker than others.
The Love Story masquerade is a formal, ticketed event featuring a mingling gourmet meal designed by Hudson Valley chef Ric Orlando and prepared by New World Catering, enjoyed while a raucous show of roaming burlesque performers whet guests' appetite for romance and dessert.
Performers include:
DR LUCKY
MISTRESS COUPLE
THEADORA GREYSUN OF POWER ANIMAL SYSTEM
SCARY BEN
HEATHER WHATEVER
TRICK THE BASTARD
C AMANDA BOUTAHORSE
PERSEPHONE POMME
NOELLE REIGN
BABY DEAD GIRL
with music by DJ MOMOTARO
The Love Story is an immersive, theatrical experience for all six of the senses - vision, sound, scent, taste, touch and thought. Ballroom dancing, intimate parlor performances and satirical pageantry invite lovers to come together in elaborate costumed dress to indulge in fantasies of the wild and whimsical variety.
The gala is hosted by The Author, a mysterious, commanding mistress who has conjured this gathering as an experiment, and will summon couples at random to her balcony chamber throughout the evening to write their part in The Love Story, a tale in the making.
Couples will be summoned at random for private encounters with the Author, to participate in a candid exchange of sensory information. What the Author does with this information is up to her. A word of warning: you may leave her chamber changed forever.
You might ask - do I have to participate?
The Love Story is ritualistic in nature. If you are uncomfortable with spontaneity, testing limits and exposing vulnerabilities, this may not be the masquerade for you. The Author asks that all invited guests oblige with her summons, should it come to meet them.
Formal costumed attire is mandatory and face covering is required - wear a proper mask or a face of paint, however you choose to represent your true self, or the self you aspire to be.
Upon arrival guests will be led by processional into the recesses of the Takk House to check their belongings including cell phones (the use of phones or cameras is strictly prohibited during the event), before filing into the grand ballroom for the mystery that awaits.
Menu to include:
Hummus, Babaganoush, Figs and Flatbreads with Pickled Grapes (V)
Blackened String Beans with Cajun Remoulade (V, GF)
Asian Guacamole with Cucumber Sriracha Mayo on Crispy Wontons (V)
Oysters on the Half Shell with Ginseng Mignonette (GF)
Perfectly Cooked Asparagus with Aioli (GF)
Lobster "Creme Puffs" One Bite Lobster Roll
Mini Steak au Poivre Pan-seared bites of filet mignon with tongue-tingling Szechuan peppercorn sauce (GF)
Beet Risotto Cups Served with and without shaved cheese (V without cheese)
Winter Squash Dumplings with Hoisin BBQ Sauce (V)
Seitan Tartare (V)
Decadent dessert creations by NYC pastry chef Dame Cuchi.
Each guest will receive a complementary signature Absinthe cocktail or non-alcoholic alternative at the bar (drink ticket required). Two full cash bars, one downstairs and one up, will keep things spirited. V denotes Vegan cuisine, GF means Gluten-Free.
Curbside valet service will be available at a nominal cost for those interested. Free parking can be found on the street or in the nearby Uncle Sam's Parking Garage on the corner of River and Fulton, two blocks away.
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LocationTakk House (View)
55 3rd Street
Troy, NY 12180
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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