Kick up your heels as they did in Cape May more than a century ago. Three dance workshops, formal ball, and a tea dance -- all set in beautiful Cape May with its turn-of-the-century Victorian architecture. Everything from Queen Annes to Italianates with mansard roofs. And beautiful ocean vistas with rolling surf are just a stone's throw away. Fall at one of America's oldest and best-beloved seaside resorts is not to be missed.
If you miss the dance weekend, don't worry. It's worth visiting this beautiful place anyway.
The event starts with a silent auction at 4:30pm that will feature an eclectic array of Gorey items and exciting dining, entertainment, and cultural packages. The live auction will be held from 6:20pm - 6:45pm, followed by the entertainment from 6:45 to 7:15 pm. The silent auction will remain open for 20 minutes after the entertainment.
Wine and Sumptuous Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the silent auction.
A bountiful selection of fantastic items, each relating to a letter of the alphabet, will be up for auction. Items will include one of Edward's fur coats*, jewelry and artwork from the personal collection of Mr. Gorey. The artwork was hung in his home at 8 Strawberry Lane.
Kevin McDermott, photographer, actor, author of The Elephant House, will perform exceprts from Gorey Stories. Performances by the Big & Small Puppet Works- a mask, myth and movement troupe. Joseph Marcio, an accomplished organist, will play selections from Peter Golub's Amphigorey and The Gilded Bat.
This year the festivities will once again be held in the Yarmouth Port Community Center (white church on Route 6A across from the Edward Gorey House). The Edward Gorey House will remain open until 6:00 pm. Please visit http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org for detailed directions.