Once upon a time in the bayou, wicked queens and fairy-tale princesses made peace, nursery rhyme characters got a temporary reprieve from their painful fate, and the Gingerbread Man danced underfoot without getting trampled into crumbs. Costumes at this week’s Eloquent Elysium “Fairy Tales” party also included Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, Puss in Boots, princes, fairies, and some visitors from Wonderland.
As the Sunday night event continues to pick up speed, residents have begun trying to figure out the recipe for the secret sauce that makes the parties work. Is it the crowd, which generally hovers at the perfect size for dancing and lively group banter without getting lost in chatter and lag? The venue itself, which is cozy yet airy and offers great views? When asked this question, Elysium owner Miss Bianca Solderini smiled knowingly and pointed to the location. “It is the surroundings that aid our parties in their success. We are situated in the most beautiful of bayous. The Sunday parties would be nothing without New Toulouse.” Then she lowered her voice, looked over her shoulder and said, “Hell, I don’t know! I am just as surprised at how much fun they are as everyone else.”
See photos from the event in this Flickr set.
Next week’s theme is “Masquerade Ball”; the party is Sunday at 4:00 PM SLT, Eloquent Elysium, Bayou #33. Costumes are encouraged but never required; take the ferry to avoid getting mud on your fancy duds.
Jane Moreaux ain’t afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.