ARVLFC News and Updates from VampireLestatFanClub.com

The Wine Tasting will be at Montrel's Bistro @ 1000 Decatur Street, Thursday October 30th from 7-9. We apologize for limited info on the Events Page, we went by the info given at the time the page was set up and we were not told otherwise until now. It will be updated ASAP. You can buy tickets at the door as well, check the Events Page for pricing.

Need them? Sabretooth will be fangsmithing at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel Friday and Saturday from Noon to 6pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you want a secured slot, call the Boutique du Vampyre to set up an appointment at 504-561-8267. If you are arriving early you can check out the shop and do it in person.

Boutique du Vampyre
712 Rue Orelans

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel is right across the street at 717 Orleans. Look for signs in the hotel for where to go.

We are proud to announce the name of the third band, it's the Kinky Tuscaderos! It's not a Spanish band!!! It consists of members from Cowboy Mouth, Peabody, Dr. A-Go-Go and more! They will be playing New Orleans style music!

Also, we have reached the cutoff date for mailing tickets! Tickets purchased now have to be picked up at Will-Call on the night of the Ball! Queen Akasha awaits an audience with you.

If you are looking for something to do Saturday Night, come to Endless Night XI: Day Of The Dead Masque Ball November 1st at the House Of Blues. Tickets are majorly discounted for ARVLFC ticket holders and members!


"OK many of you have been asking how tickets for the ARVLFC are going to work for the Endless Night Ball on Saturday, November 1st. We are going to offer ticket holders and ARVFLC members $20 discount tickets. All you need to do is go to the Boutique du Vampyre (712 rue Orleans) and present your ticket or membership card from October 30th - November 1st. This will get you the discount ticket. Otherwise you will have to purchase your tickets at the door for $35... We wouldn't want you to miss out on the savings! It is all that simple! I am looking forward to seeing you all in NOLA for a fabulous Halloween!"

www.endlessnight.com

Eternally, FATHER Sebastiaan

Party Favors?
Hey Guys!
Only three weeks until the BIG PARTY! Time is running short, got tickets? If not, get them online before the 15th so they can be mailed, or if you live in New Orleans you can pick them up at the Annex. Prices are $20 for ARVLFC members in good standing, and $30 for the general public. You can also use your ticket stub from our party to get a steep discount on an Endless Night ticket! Double the fun!!!
Airfare has gotten cheap for last minute travel to New Orleans and hotel rooms can be had still! Join us, won't you, for the biggest and baddest Halloween Weekend you've ever enjoyed! Check out Travelocity and Hotels.com or Priceline then get your stuff and come on down!

Lastly, as a special surprise at the Ball, a few Fan Club members displaying the new Fan Club "I Love Claudia/Armand/Louis" or "Long Live Lestat" Buttons on Incredibly Fabulous Costumes may be given a very special Dark Gift from Lestat as a way of showing appreciation for such hard work and attention to detail on their costumes. Just look Fabulous and wear your button(s) proudly and you may get chosen to receive this special collectible. We can't tell you what it is because that would spoil the surprise, but we guarantee that you have not seen anything like it before.
Well, what are you sitting there for? We only have three weeks to go!
All our best,
Your Krewe

You are cordially invited to the official release and book signing of the Sanguinomicon :The Vampyre Prospectus 3rd edition by Father Sebastiaan.
The Prospectus is revised and expanded introduction to the mysteries of Strigoi Vii, which translates to mean “living vampire” in Romanian. Written to challenge and inspire your views on the modern vampire culture and movement, the revised introduction to the Sanguinomicon series takes a fresh and down to Earth approach to Vampyrism. This has not yet been realized in print.
In a sincere effort to share freedom of information, you are welcome to view the entire Prospectus for free, for the month of October at http://www.sanguinomicon.com and make your own opinion. If you like what you see and want to hold it in your hands for deeper analysis, feel free to order a print copy for just $13.00 USD + S&H.

The main event for this book release will take place Saturday, November 1st at the Dark Bazaar, daytime event of the Endless Night Festival in New Orleans. Father will be present to personally sign printed copies.

When:Saturday Nov 01, 2008at 2:00 PM
Where:Bourbon Orleans Hotel 717 Orleans St.New Orleans, LA 70116

Hey Vamps,

Looks like the Official ARVLFC/Queen of the Damned Ball After Party will be at none other than PRAVDA!!

Our Friends at Endless Night have graciously decided to host our after party at PRAVDA!. All you have to do is show up after the Ball and join the Halloween Party that will already be in swing. Costumes are plenty and encouraged! Since The Dervish has closed (I know! Right?), PRAVDA! will definitely be the "it" place to be this year with their amazing decor and REAL Absinthe available ($25 a glass, but SO worth it).

So, come and join the night crawlers after the Ball and continue your evening in style! If you don't drink, I heard tell that they have tea and espresso that will warm that cold skin of yours.

PRAVDA! Bar and Cafe
1113 Decatur
New Orleans, of course
http://www.myspace.com/pravdaofnola

The time has come to indulge yourselves with the blood of the grape, the intoxicating aroma tempting your desire to quench your thirst. Join us for a dress-up event that will captivate unexpected victims.

Come to the Third Annual Wine Tasting, the meet and greet for those attending the Queen of the Damned Ball presented by Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Fan Club. Your Hostess with the Mostest, the one and only Jezabel DeLuna, has gone to great lengths to find the right flavors for the discriminating palette.

This year the event is more upscale and will take place at Montrel's Bistro, 1000 Decatur Street in the Quarter. This is a separate event from fan club activities but discounts are being given to fan club members. Unlike previous years a paid ticket is required to enter this event. To purchase tickets use the link below:

“GET WINE TASTING TICKETS"

Hey Gang,

Please join us in wishing Anne Rice a very happy birthday today! Many happy wishes are being sent your way, Anne! We hope it's the best birthday ever!

Your Krewe

P.S. - Don't forget that Anne's new memoir "Called out of Darkness" is also due in stores on Tuesday the 7th! It's her first non-fiction novel and should prove an interesting read.

Also, "INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE" comes to Blu-ray on Tuesday!

Hey Gang,

Well, we are four weeks away from The Queen of the Damned Ball on Halloween Night and things are really beginning to look and feel a lot like autumn! Leaves are changing to the gorgeous shades of red, yellow, and orange as the days grow shorter. The night air holds in its chill the promise of moonlit dances with the spirits of old! It is with that in mind that we write to you today to remind all of you that you have just two weeks left to have tickets mailed to you for the Ball. All tickets purchased after October 15th must be picked up at Will Call on the night of the party. There are still some tickets available, don't wait too long to get yours!

www.vampirelestatfanclub.com/events.html

As a reminder, this is a costume ball and as such attendees are encouraged and expected to arrive in appropriate attire. Costumes of all types are welcome (just so long as they are within standards of decency, lol) and elegant eveningwear is always welcome. Come dressed to impress as the photo ops will abound on that evening which fast approaches!


Also, you now have until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd (only two days left!!!) to lock in your room at the St. Christopher New Orleans where our friends at Endless Night have secured a room block at the discounted rate of only $119 per night. The number of rooms remaining in this extended block is growing smaller by the day so please don't hesitate to use the information below to call Melissa Albert at the hotel and reserve your room. Thanks to Endless Night for sharing this deal with us.


Call Melissa Albert (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central U.S. Time only! Monday thru Friday!) Phone: 504 648 0444 and ask for the Endless Night Group Rate.


Airfare to New Orleans has dropped significantly over the last month so if you thought a trip to come down for the party was out of your budget, check again…we think you'll be pleasantly surprised at what you find! Or, take a road trip and bring friends with you and split the costs and have a Halloween experience N'awlins style! You'll be glad that you did.


Before we close, space is still available for the Wine Tasting being hosted by our friend Jezabel DeLuna at Montreal's Bistro. The Wine Tasting is separate from the ARVLFC Ball and is a private event. If you would like to attend this private event tickets can be purchased through the link below:

http://www.vampirelestatfanclub.com/events_wine-tasting2008.html


Well, that's all for now! Don't forget to get those pictures mailed in to Suzie for the photo album for Anne!


Blessings,

Your Krewe