Please note we have altered the event schedule to allow for more time in Little India, and have removed the HotD Members Only events to avoid confusion.
Here is the revised schedule with more Details:
HotD Gathering 2010 October 21st -25th
Thursday 21st –
11pm - Sanguinomicon release party NYC The Vault at Element
Location: 225 East Houston Street at Essex Street and Avenue A, NYC, NY
Pick up the newest issue of the Sanguinomicon, meet community luminaries and visit Element. Originally this building was a bank, and later home of the legendary Goth Club ‘The Bank’. Enjoy gothic, Dark Wave and Industrial music with 3 DJ´s.
Sanguinomicon Book Signing by Father Sebastiaan.
Belly Dance by JeniViva
http://www.endlessnight.com/nyc/
Dress Code: Fangs preferred. DRESSCODE is required, no exceptions! i.e.: masques, steampunk, gothic, Victorian, latex, leatherman, formal black tie, black on black, cocktail dresses, vampire, ritual attire, medieval, fantasy or drag.
Cost: 21+ $10 with Fangs / $15 without (comps may be available)
Transportation: Accessible via public transportation / carpooling from Fort Lee.
RSVP for possible comps, carpool and meeting point
Friday 22nd –
8pm – Dinner at Iberia Tavern and Restaurant (Portuguese/Spanish fare)
Location: 80 - 84 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ
Join us for sangria and sample delicious cuisine at this casual yet elegant restaurant. Iberia Tavern features a noteworthy wine list and a diverse menu of appetizers and entrees. No one goes home hungry! Iberia, a name still used today, is the ancient name for the Peninsula that includes Portugal and Spain.
http://iberiarestaurants.com/home_I/homepg.htm
Dress Code: Casual Elegant
Cost: Meals range in price from $15-$30 a plate.
Transportation: Accessible via public transportation, restaurant is 2 blocks away from Newark train station / carpooling from Fort Lee.
RSVP: For reservation headcount
11pm – Dancing ‘Absolution’ at UC 87
Location: 87 Ludlow Street in Manhattan's popular lower east side
NYC Gothic Industrial Party running since 1998. Featuring the longest running NYC Goth DJs and the best music in the scene. Don´t miss the live show by CT gothic band, X PUN X! Absolution offers 2 floors and 3 rooms of Goth, Wave and Industrial.
Dress Code: Gothic, All black minimum
http://www.absolutionnyc.com/
Cost: 21+Free before 11pm w/pass. After 11pm $10 ($8 w/pass and we will have passes).
Transportation: Accessible via public transportation / carpooling from Fort Lee.
RSVP for meeting point and passes.
Saturday 23rd –
4pm – Strolling, Shopping and Dinner (Indian Fare?)
Location: Newark Avenue, Little India, Jersey City
The Little India area located on Newark avenue between Kennedy Boulevard and Tonelle Avenue. Be dazzled by ancient Eastern cultures come to life: furnishings, fabrics, jewelry, art, spices, edibles and worship. Great shopping and great food from India, Gujarat, Kerela, Pakistan and Uttarpradesh.
Dress Code: Casual, come as you are.
Cost: variable
Transportation: Accessible via public transportation. This area is 5min away from Journal Square subway station in Jersey City.
Carpooling from Fort Lee location.
RSVP for meeting point details.
7:30pm – Nosferatu at The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre
Location: 54 Journal Square Jersey City, NJ
Join us for a screening of the original silent film: Nosferatu with the live in-house vintage pipe organ accompaniment. This late 1920´s cinema house was once referred to as The Most Lavish Temple of Entertainment in New Jersey. This theater has been preserved and is continually restored to its original magnificence. And don´t forget to look up; the Austrian Chandelier is worth $750,000. Bring your camera.
http://loewsjersey.org/
Dress Code: Casual, semi-formal.
Cost: Cost TBA ($10 approx. group discount may be available)
Transportation: Accessible via public transportation and is right in front of the Journal Square subway station in Jersey City.
RSVP for possible group discount and seating details.
11pm – Dancing Blasphemy at QXT’s
Location: 248 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ
Visit the club Madame X and Herr Wulfsunus have called home. QXTs is New Jersey's longest running alternative dance club having been in business for 20 years. Q’s offers a variety of New Wave, 80s, Gothic, Industrial, Dark Wave, Alternative, Deathrock, Punk and Rock. There are 3 rooms each with its own bar, diverse musical flare, and a plethora of characters to compliment the castle-like atmosphere.
http://www.qxts-nj.com/
Dress Code: Gothic casual check back for possible theme.
Cost: Doors open at 10...$3 Drink Specials until 11pm. Admission for ages 18-20 is always $10 * Admission 21+ is $10 ($8 with Flyer and we will have flyers)
Transportation: Q’s is walking distance from public transportation, but we recommend taking a short cab ride from the Newark train station.
RSVP for meeting point details and for flyers.
Sunday 24th – The Heart of our Gathering
7pm – Dinner and House Parlor Topic: Our personal meaning of Magic.
Location: Madame X and Herr Wulfsunus’ home in Fort Lee, NJ
Join House of the Dreaming in an animated discussion designed to bring us closer in spirit and kinship with your hosts: Madame X, Herr Wulfsunus, Lady Sequanna, Master Deacon, Alterra Von Feuers, Khan and Ezikiel Temped.
A comfortable smoking and lounging area will be available outside in our backyard.
Tarot Readings by Jennifer Rossi
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000490093448
Dress Code: Casual, semi-formal.
Cost: None (but feel free to bring an edible or beverage to share)
Transportation: Any questions please call our home number: 201-699-2397
By Car: Home is accessible from the GWB, NJ Turnpike, Rte.80, Rte.46, & Rte.4. and is within walking distance of public transportation – From NYC allow 30 mins.
Midnight – Blood Moon Ritual and Naming Ceremony
Location: Private outdoor location (weather permitting) in NJ.
This very eclectic ritual is open to all interested: Members, Dedicants, Abbon, and Friends. Participants Only Please! This will be an energy pooling ritual focusing on elevating our personal energy levels, remembering the Ancients and drawing upon the empowerment of the lunar renewal. All are welcome to contribute words, poetry recitations and offerings. A more detailed write-up of the proceedings will be provided on Sunday.
Before Closing, please do celebrate with us DarkAdora as she formally embraces her nightside name and identity.
We will then return to the house where we can continue to socialize or depart.
Dress Code: Cloak and mask strongly encouraged.
Cost: None
Transportation: Carpool from our Fort Lee location.
RSVP for Advance Ritual details.
Monday 25th –
A Day in The City – Join us as we head into Manhattan and explore The Village. Location: The Village
Our stops will include: Rays Famous Pizza, the ‘still’ atmospheric (catch it while you can before they completely sterilize it) Christopher Street and the cafes of Bleeker Street, The Slaughtered Lamb, Jackyl’n’Hyde, The Renaissance Shop, Halloween Adventure (home of The Transformatorium), dinner at Khyber Pass (maybe lol), sightseeing and much shopping at Saint Marks Place!
Dress Code: Casual.
Cost: None
Transportation: Accessible via public transportation.
RSVP for meeting point details.
Hotel recommendation upon request.