Themes to Me
Rendered in chronological order, my magnum opus
All the famed MidWinter gatherings since 1981
| It all started on 11-11-77, when I wanted to host a unique event that incorporated music, food, beverages, decor, attire, and guests—all within a central organizing idea. With that first “Cosmo Party,” my themed adventures began.
From that evening on, I would never throw a “normal” function. What followed has been an enormous outpouring of thematic entertainments, presented in public places and a succession of residences. I will be posting the names, dates, locations, capsuled descriptions, and other details of these socialties. Most of the parties happened only once, but several notables, such as the 60s, were repeated twice or more. While keeping the guests anonymous, I’ll include the numbers that came. Look for rare photos, as well. About the Tapes: Every gathering had an associated soundtrack created for the party’s specific theme. Most I recorded onto reel-to-reel tapes from LPs, 45s, cassettes, or other reels. At slow speed, one reel played for three hours and 12 minutes at reduced but acceptable fidelity. Each such tape required almost double the time to find, sequence, set up the sources, and dub. Playlists were hand-written onto yellow legal-pad paper trimmed to fit inside a 7” reel box. I’m nearly done with the process of digitally archiving the 50-some tapes onto a hard drive. Events at 2306 Wickersham #901 Cosmo Party 11-11-77
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