If the opening monologue of every Star Trek series (except Enterprise of course; what was up with that theme song?) is to be believed, space is the final frontier. The first step into that frontier – 1969’s Apollo moon landing – is considered one of Mankind’s greatest achievements. Unfortunately, we haven’t been back since 1972 and the moon colonies that science fiction always told us we’d have remain science fiction. Worse, many space-minded experts now say that there isn’t much point. They argue that the future lies not in going back to the moon, but in going forward to Mars.
Of course, this proposal presents a number of technical hurdles to overcome in and of itself. After all, reaching Mars with the goal of studying it and eventually colonizing it means we have to master not only getting there safely, but also getting back. Or does it?
Another Halloween is sadly behind us. Thank you to The Ruby Room, Pink Boombox and The Burning of Rome for making it a great night! I hope everyone had fun and if you didn’t make it out to our party this year, we hope to see you at the Second Annual International Invitational Croquet Tournament and Symposium. Here (finally) are our pictures from the “Seedy Soiree” on Halloween night.
We also have some additional pictures here thanks to Angela Carone, the editor of the KPBS Culture Lust blog.
Thank you to everyone who made it out and we hope to see you next year!
Our more observant followers may have wondered what happened between our 12th and 14th meetings. I’m pleased to announce that just in time for Halloween (okay one day late), we have searched the Archives to discover the meeting that was thought to be lost to the great aether. Here then, is the meeting wherein the Gents discuss the walking dead and all things Zombie!
On the Agenda:
1. Introduction of the attending Gents and Opening Toast by Gregory Bass
2. Open Discussion on the topic of Zombies in popular culture
3: Advice from a Gentleman presented by Lee Dunteman: In case of Zombie Apocalypse, make a pact
4: Open Discussion on the topic of what to do if you find yourself in the middle of a Zombie Apocalypse
Don your masks, sharpen your fangs, and perfect your impish grin! Halloween is upon us! It’s the time of year when the wall between this world and the next crumbles to dust. Spirits evil and vile will be free to cross over and walk among us. But do not fear. The centuries have proven that these spirits can be fooled. All you must do is make them believe you are one of them. So for one night, become a devil, a demon, a ghost or a goblin – any wicked creature of your imagination – and join us at this nefarious drinking establishment. The LGA is hard at work preparing a host of decorations to transform the Ruby Room into a delightful nightmare. Entertainment shall begin with a never-before-seen burlesque fetish freakshow, Pink Boombox. Then, we shall have a ghoul’s night out with the most devilish band in the land, The Burning of Rome, who will be performing an entire set of songs by The Misfits.
Event Details:
Seedy Soiree
Nighttime, Saturday, October 30th
The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave, San Diego
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 or for $12 in the online presale.
