{ video is the fabulous Reclaiming Community of Northern California & shows the actual Spiral Dance... }


Witches Ball of the past fill our memories and we honor those that Pittsburgh has seen and look forward yet to come. We of The Pittsburgh Black Hat Society are proud to bring you a Witches Ball filled with surprise and splendor, and promise as the years go by we will pour our hearts and spirits into seeing our gatherings grow and creating more beauty and togetherness with each passing event. Here in 2013 we will bringing you memorable treasures like
Brian Henke, Wendy Rule , Po' Folks Cabaret, DJ Elora
 This is the time of year to celebrate the new honor the past and remember those that have passed. This is the Witches New Year. It is the beginning and the end to the wheel of the year. The word Samhain comes from Celtic tradition for this time of the year, but there are as many names as there are faiths and histories. Ossa Dei Morti, is Italian for Bones of the Dead or, Dia de los Muertos, the Spanish Day of the Dead. There are hundreds of celebrations among Pagans for honoring of the dead and the recognition of this night when the veil between the worlds is thinnest and we have the opportunity to commune with those which have gone before.
We will have people from all walks of life attending the Witches Ball, from all faiths & practices, even those who are agnostic. This an open event. We will have a full blown ritual at Midnight, if you do not feel like joining the circle that is fine, nobody is required to take part in the ritual. Also we are going to do a traditional Spiral Dance. "No there will be no nudity or alcohol at the event" respecting all in recovery, keeping it totally legal, clothing wise wear them ...

Entertainment Lineup

Finger style guitar virtuoso Brian Henke is an
auditory Shaman who channels a connection
with Mother Earth into a magic both hypnotic
and majestic. An avid outdoors man who often
hikes with his guitar in order to stop and create
spontaneous synergy with the world around him,
Brian has created five solo CD’s that capture as
best as mechanically possible, that connection.
Brian has worked with or opened for artists as
diverse and Yes, Richie Havens, Linda Ronstadt
and Adrian Belew. His indefinable style defies
labels and crosses boundaries, leaving his
listeners the freedom to do the same.
http://www.facebook.com/BrianHenke9?sk=wall

Every so often Melbourne throws up a singular talent, someone previously hidden amongst the well-established musical tribes, someone possessed of a unique vision. Wendy Rule, the vocalist, songwriter and visionary, is such and artist. Beat Magazine, Melbourne

Wild, passionate and empowering, Australian Visionary Songstress Wendy Rule, weaves together music, mythology and ritual to take her audience on an otherworldly journey of depth and passion. Drawing on her deep love of Nature and lifelong fascination with the worlds of Faerie and Magic, Wendy’s songs combine irresistible melodies with rich aural textures and a rare personal honesty.

With the release in May 2010 of her latest full length studio album, Guided by Venus, Wendy has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s most uniquely gifted and prolific artists. With an extraordinary voice that moves from soaring heights to intimate whispers, Wendy explores all facets of the emotional world.

Since 1996 Wendy has released 6 major albums and numerous side projects. She has toured Australia and the USA extensively  and regularly performs in the UK and Europe.  Her music plays a vital role in international Pagan communities, and she continues to perform and teach at many festivals as a guest of honour.

Alongside her music, Wendy is also celebrated as an international mentor and teacher of Spiritual Self Developement. Her online course, Living a Life of Magic, which she presents with her husband and Magical Partner Timothy Van Diest, is the culmination of her many years of Spiritual practice as a Witch.

Fiercely independent, Wendy has carved a unique path through the musical mainstream. Renowned for years amongst the world’s alternative Spiritual communities, she is now deservedly gaining a much broader following. Her unique live performances and her beautifully atmospheric and richly emotive songs continue to entice an ever growing audience into her Magical realm.

 http://www.wendyrule.com/

Po' Folk Cabaret is a traveling side show, a band of fire performers, and Musicians. Centered around Pixie and Davi Della Fiamma as well as a revolving cast of interesting friends, and characters. We play original music in the vein of French cabaret, world class drumming, and a sprinkle of the weird, lot’s of fire breathing, poi, fans, staff, contact juggling, and hooping. We travel constantly honing are craft, and learning fun and exciting things to share with our audience. If your looking great music and world
class fire, you came to the right place...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Po-Folks-Cabaret/107498709355800?fref=ts

"New Sponsor"

http://unabiologicals.com/

Altar at the Witches Ball

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We will have an altar at the Witches Ball, on the altar we will honor our dearly departed, we encourage all to bring photo's of those loved ones who are no longer, even ashes, feather friend, four legged and the like ... Please ask staff to place items on the altar...

"This was the lovely stage & altar at the Witches Ball that started them all"

What to wear to the ball

  What to wear to the Witches Ball?
We suggest your best Witchy Wear or Costume.
"This Is A Masquarade Ball"
But "Please" no green Witches with warts, Devils, Cheesy Vampires, or Birthday suits...
"Yes" we will be giving out prizes for best costume ( Renzy Shade has become the prize mistress ).
"Also no flame throwers, swords, axes or weapons of mass destruction"
"We reserve the right to throw anyone out without a refund"

We will list all the wonderful details soon...