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The Brandes Halloween Ball....

A Night in 'The Dark Forest' of Tanya and Charles Brandes

'Crafted for the Most Daring Souls'

(page 5 of 12,)

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"I am nearly speechless when it comes to this amazing event- what an incredible party! Around every corner lurks a surprise that captivates, titillates and tickles every sense.

So many memorable moments to consider- from the clever invitation to the entertainment that wowed us all. A harp that ran the length of the room and the mega-talent of Christina Aguilera.

The fun that Tanya and Charles must have had in planning and executing is only second to the thrills of their guests!" - Patsy Marino



Cinderella.......

Further along the pathway, cherub wall sconces peer hauntingly at guests through the overgrown foliage, forest creatures rustle, and a pretty Cinderella in pressed uniform and apron is revealed diligently cleaning at her stepmother's cottage. A mouse and stiletto slipper lay casually on Cinderella's cot.

Enter her ugly stepsister Ernesta who wants to be prettied up by Cinderella in hopes of snagging the Prince. The Prince after all is looking for the beautiful 'sweet' maiden he danced with the night before at the Ball. The one who left behind the glass slipper.

Sweet she is ....Sinderella, I mean Cinderella as she fixes not Ernesta's hair but rather neck, strangling her with a pretty hair ribbon. Whilst Ernesta lays on the floor freshly dead, in walks the evil Stepmother. Cinderella 'creeps' up behind her... slipper in hand, violently burying the stiletto heel deep into her Stepmother's skull.

But wait. The Prince is beckoning from outside. He must find the fair maiden that belongs to the slipper from the Ball. Unable to extract the matching slipper from her Stepmother's head, Cinderella speedily goes to her closet. Upon opening the doors, Cinderella's other evil Stepsister is revealed dead and hanging, meanwhile Cinderella fetches one of many exact matching slippers from the other side of the closet.

"Never fear, your Princess is finally here," she says with a smile and a wink. And with slipper in hand, Cinderella dashes out the door to meet her Prince. Sweet Cinderella she is..... not!

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Cinderella, slipper in hand, dreaming of dancing with her Prince the night before...

The Evil Stepsister Ernesta enters .....

Ernesta about to meet her Fate

Enter the Evil Stepmother .....

Cinderella plants the Magic Slipper firmly in her Evil Stepmother's Skull.....

Another Slipper in hand, Cinderella is off to her Prince and a 'fateful' future....

 

Hansel & Gretel .... A very Sweet Story

The intoxicating smell of sugary sweet candy with foreboding whiffs of ginger lures Dark Forest Guests further down the catacombs of The Haunted House. A cottage entrance is revealed, prettily lined with candy swirls and colorful treats. But what lies inside is anything but 'sweet.'

Through the door, the cottage kitchen is seen. Peppermint candy strips, sugary treats and oversize cookies line the walls The kitchen table is laden with piles of candies and gingerbread 'children.' Cookbooks displayed have such yummy titles as 'Children Soup for the Soul,' ..... and 'The Joy of Cooking Children!'

Photos of children past, baked and gone, are displayed on the wall.

The Candy Witch, sweet thing that she is, has Gretel by her at the kitchen table. Meanwhile Hansel crouches nervously eating porridge from a candied cage.

It's then that Gretel realizes their fate. “She tricked us Hansel ~ Cookies and Candies and Lollipops galore! Nibbling at her little house ~ tempted for more!”cries out Gretel.

Suddenly the 'hip-notic' and haunting song 'Butterflies and Hurricanes' by MUSE revs up.

The Candy Witch exclaims in the direction of a wall, “I am hungry! Prepare the feast!” …Immediately two Gingerbread Men embedded in the wall emerge to do her bidding. In unison, they slowly 'pop and lock' their way over to Hansel.... the 'meal du jour.' A slow 'as molasses' motion fight ensues.

As Hansel and the Gingerbread Men battle, the Candy Witch atop the oven, contorts and tries to lure Gretel to her heated demise.

Desperate, Gretel brilliantly comes up with an idea to take a 'bite' out of the Candy Witches maniacal plot.

Conjuring up voodoo on the gingerbread cookies, Gretel bites voraciously into cookie heads, legs, and arms.

It works!

The Gingerbread Men disolve into lifeless lumps and the Candy Witch writhes and twists herself into a pretzel.

Hansel and Gretel shove the Candy Witch into the oven, then tug on the giant oven handle, steaming the Candy Witch to her screaming, baked death.

That done, Hansel and Gretel go back to enjoy the cookies and treats.

'The Joy of Cooking Children'

'Children Soup for the Soul'

Children of Cookies' Past

Gretel with The Evil Candy Witch.... note the Gingerbread Man embedded in the Wall to the left..

Hansel nervously eating his porridge in his cage

The Candy Witch tells the Gingerbread Men she's hungry and wants to Feast now....

The Gingerbread Men obey The Candy Witch and go 'pop and lock' their way over to fetch Hansel for 'The Feast'

Hansel runs for it and a fight ensues....meanwhile the Candy Witch tries to lure Gretel to the oven

Hansel fighting for his life with the Gingerbread Men

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Desperately Gretel does voodoo on the Gingerbread Men and The Candy Witch as she bites the gingerbread cookies

It works!

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The Candy Witch goes to her Fate!

And Hansel and Gretel enjoying 'sweet' treats living happily ever after at last....

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* Margo Schwab, MBA, more formally known as Margaret E. Schwab, has produced, written, interviewed and photographed for various media organizations since 1989. Schwab attended Holton Arms School, La Jolla Country Day School and La Jolla High School. Schwab has a B.A. from Scripps College, spent a business internship with S.A.I.C., Science Applications International Corporation, and earned a Masters of Business degree, M.B.A., from the University of San Diego by way of Claremont Graduate School . Schwab additionally took college courses from Harvard University, and Syracuse University. Schwab volunteers for numerous charity organizations. She also continues to support animal organizations and the prevention of people and animal abuse. Schwab is the editor of The Social Diary.

Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston of The Social Diary are pleased to announce partnerships with the Arthritis Foundation of San Diego County, Country Friends, the San Diego American Heart Association, and the San Diego Humane Society.

Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston are both members of the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (Margo Schwab since 1974) and both are new members of the University Club.. Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston are also credentialed by the Chief of Police, William Lansdowne.

 

 

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