The Pittsburgh Black Hat Society

2011-09-06T15:24:00.000-07:00

Where is this year's Witches Ball? Right in Pittsburgh 6886 Forward Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217 ( Squirrel Hill ) nestled in Frick Park ...

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2011-05-29T23:59:00.000-07:00

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2011-05-29T23:38:00.000-07:00

This Years Witches Ball is being held at The Pittsburgh Irish Center...6886 Forward Avenue, Pittsburgh ( Squirrel Hill ) PA 15217...
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2011-05-20T21:12:00.000-07:00

"Save" those shipping & handling fee's purchase them in person...

K.S. Kennedy Distinctive Floral, Gift and Gourmet / Starting Monday August 22nd, 2011 Tickets will be on sale for $20.00 adults & $5.00 children at . Also on sale is the keepsake Poster...

"Big Shout Out" KS Kennedy Distinctive Floral is going to be giving away two ticket like a scholarship . More details to come...

848 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233

412 322-Rose

http://kskennedy.bravehost.com/

Off The Avenue Antiques And Collectables are selling Witches Ball tickets, save on postage & handling, store hours are from Monday Closed, Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM...

"Or" purchase here have them shipped to your door...

Send a self address envelope with stamp & the number of tickets...

example you want 4 adult tickets, that would be $80.00 money order made out to Ms.Matthews...

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Also Note we will be selling keepsake poster at The Witches Ball...

2011-05-11T15:00:00.000-07:00

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 2011 we will be bringing you memorable treasures like Brian Henke, Frenchy & The Punk, Pixie Della Fiamma, DJ Omen.

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 ...

2011-05-11T08:44:00.000-07:00

The Pittsburgh Black Hat Society Network, "New" blogspot ...
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2011-05-10T21:33:00.000-07:00

Included in the price of a ticket is a wonderful spread from the Kitchen Witches...

Are theme this year is Spiritual, Lucky, Magical, foods...

Haluski...

Italian Style Meatballs

Rigatoni ( vegetarian )

Many Beans & Rice ( vegan )

Two Pasta Salads Honey Mustard & Curry ( both vegan )

Veggie Trays

Fresh Fruit

Pulled Pork

As always we will be serving food for the carnivore & vegan in mind so all will feel satisfied...

Lemonade( real lemonade ), Ice Tea, Coffee, Tea, Cider, will be served at the Witches Ball this year...
Cake for desert "Yummy"

2011-05-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Conducting the open ceremony is Fayeastar, magically talented Witch she is, and ancestral background to back it up...

High Priestess Storm Rayvn will conduct the Midnight Ritual, lineage and practice of years, and such notables as Selena Fox as cohorts...

The Pittsburgh Black Hat Society Network are blessed to have the amazing women we do...

"Entertainment Update"

2010-04-04T17:33:00.000-07:00

Recording Artist Acoustic Extraordinaire Brian Henke

Coming back for a third year...

Brian Henke
Finger style guitar virtuoso Brian Henke is an auditory Shaman who channels a connection with Mother Earth into a magick both hypnotic and majestic. An avid outdoorsman 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.

Frenchy & The Punk
Gypsy Celtic Cabaret w/ tribal and punk elements and an undercurrent of the mystickal. New York duo, Frenchy & The Punk , also affectionately known as The Gypsy Nomads, channel the spirit of the gypsy sound, lacing it with a cabaret, celtic and neo-medieval flavor rooted in punk, folk and the vineyards of southern France.

From raucous, danceable old-world melodies with cheeky stories sung in English and French, to pounding, tribal-march-style drum instrumentals, this creative duo's quirky and captivating show brings the songs from their three full-length albums to life in a percussive, provocative and theatrical way.

To purchase music or follow Fenchy & The Punk...

http://www.frenchyandthepunk.com/

"The Amazing Dancing Sensation Pixie"

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Pixie Della Fiamma
Out of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southern West Virginia comes Pixie Della Fiamma. Pixie has been on stage since the age of nine, performing theater, dance, fire performance and even an occasional song. It was in 07 when she took her first belly dance lesson under the tutelage of Saffa Newal and discovered her Fate. Using every tool available she pursues her art still; blending theatric storytelling with movement into a fusion that she hopes can make folks, laugh, cry and dream.
Pixie is a member of Samadhi Tribal Fusion Bellydance of West Virginia and part of a newly developing project of Gypsy Street Buskers called the "Po' Folks' Cabaret", she continues to bring dance traditions, old and new to anyone who would care to watch, and asks you "Won't you come to join the Dance?"

DJ Omen

One of Pittsburgh Finest DJ' S, and we got him, we are proud to bring to you DJ Omen, "Plan" on having a fabulous Witches Stomp ( dance ) with him spinning the tunes...

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Altar at the Witches Ball

2010-04-03T23:40:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

What to wear to the Witches Ball?

We suggest your best Witchy Wear or Costume.

But "Please" no green Witches with warts, Devils, Cheesy Vampires, or Birthday suits...

"Yes" we will be giving out prizes for best costume.

"Also no flame throwers, swords, axes or weapons of mass destruction"

"We reserve the right to throw anyone out without a refund"

Vending at The Witches Ball

2010-04-01T18:52:00.000-07:00

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Check for updates on new vendors...

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2010-04-01T16:00:00.000-07:00

Reader & Healers at The Witches Ball...

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