IN 1967 when costume-make Philip Morris got a strange phone call from a man asking for a gorilla costume. “We had been advertising our costumes in several trade mags, so was used to getting unusual phone calls, but this was slightly different,'’ said Morris.
“The man on the phone, wanted to buy a gorilla suit and asked if it looked like an authentic gorilla,'’ said Morris, a Kalamazoo Central graduate. “I told him that it was very similar to a Hollywood gorilla, but he said he wanted something that looked more like a Neanderthal. What he wanted was Bigfoot.'’
Intrigued, Morris asked Patterson what the costume was for. “He said the costume was for a prank, but I thought that was pretty odd because these were expensive suits,'’ said Morris. “Our customers were movie studios and famous magicians, the suits cost $450 back then. That is like over $1,000 today. I thought it was odd to spend so much on a prank, but I sent him the costume.'’
2 weeks after sending out the costume, Morris received another call. “He asked me to send him some extra fur and asked how to hide the zipper in the back and how to make the person in the costume look bigger,'’ Morris said. “I told him to brush the fur over the zipper and use hair spray to hold it, and then buy football shoulder pads for the arms to give the impression of being taller..'’
Two months later, Patterson was all over the news with a video he “captured'’ of Bigfoot while hunting in northern California. “I was watching TV when I saw Patterson and his film on the news,'’ Morris said. “I called my wife from the other room and said, `Look it’s our gorilla costume.”’
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He is clothier to kings and dresser to the downtrodden. He’s hung jewels and mink stoles around the necks of Manhattan socialites and lowered the necklines of London streetwalkers.
André Bruce Ward’s experience as a designer spans more centuries and continents than any house of fashion in the world. From ancient Egypt to medieval Camelot, Ward, 70, journeys through time with little more than a measuring tape and a boundless supply of inspiration.
He can’t tell you exactly how many costumes he’s created for Theatre Memphis, where Ward is resident costume designer. Or how many Ostrander Awards he’s collected. He’s too busy to count.
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Theatre Memphis costume designer André Bruce Ward.
Ward sketched elegant attire for a 1978 production — one of more than 200 plays for which he designed the costumes since coming to the theater.
For his legacy in fabric, Ward has come up for a rare starring role — the subject of a book that revisits a broad spectrum of his designs since joining Theatre Memphis’ staff in 1977, when he was 39.
“André: Thirty Years of Costume Design at Theatre Memphis” ($30) is a 108-page, hardcover volume of Ward’s favorite costumes. It premieres Friday at a gala being thrown in his honor and becomes available to the public the following day.
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Many people when arranging a formal dinner party at their place and then get fussy or confused on how to arrange their dining table for the dinner party. People try rehearsal dinner parties and then finally arrive at the right choice or the right set of dishes, bowls, spoons, napkins and dessert dishes. People also go out and by new dinner sets and new table linen, and also new spoons, etc. After doing so much people generally the ladies, are still nervous, especially if they are being the host of a formal dinner party for the first time. The first few things before decorating or setting up the dinner table for the formal dinner party are, to count the number of guests and will they be accommodated on the dinner table. It should not be crowded and your guests should be comfortable and not cramped.
Setting Up The Dinner Table
To begin with, one should first decide the course of the meal and also the number of food articles that they will be serving. Then count the number of dishes or bowls or glasses that will be present on the table at the time of the diner. After getting an approximate idea of all this, now you can check how much space you are left with on the table so you can place some arty facts.
Center-piece
If you have enough space, then it is a good idea to decorate your table with a center piece. Remember that the center piece should be attractive, stylish and small. It should not be overwhelming. A big center piece will obstruct the view of your guests and it will not look good. Remember to keep the atmosphere in the room fresh and pleasant also the temperature should be normal. If you wish you can also play background music but at a very low volume.
Arranging the cutlery
The dishes and bowls should be arranged in such a way that they are atleast one inch inside from the edge and border of the table. When you arrange the cutlery make sure that you place the dinner fork closest to the left of the dinner plate and the small salad fork to the left of the dinner fork. The dinner diner fork should be to the right of the dinner plate and then next to the right of the dinner knife should come the salad knife. Soup spoon should be placed on the farthest side of the dinner plate. The goblets are usually placed at the top right corner above the plate.
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Feeling overwhelmed coming up with wedding gift ideas? If you have a large family and circle of friends, it can seem that you’re constantly being invited to a birthday parties, baby showers or weddings. Coming up with gifts that won’t break your budget, as well as showing that you care, is a fine line to walk. A giftcard, homemade food gifts or engraved gifts are all great ways to give without eating into your budget.
Certainly, gift cards are always a great item to give at weddings, for your best friend to one of your closest cousins in the family. Whereas years ago, a gift card for a local store may have been looked at as being tacky or thoughtless, many couples today really enjoy receiving such a gift.
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They can head out to the store or hit their computer and shop online for the items that they want and need. It is simply a matter of finding one with the gift card balance that you have in mind. Consider getting one from their favorite wedding favor ideas store. For example, you could buy a Macys gift card or a Target gift card. Or, perhaps a Visa gift card which can be used anywhere would be better. Cards are considered very acceptable as wedding gifts in our modern times.
Safety should be a top priority, if your unique wedding gifts include giving a card. However, there are some things of which you should be aware. If the packaging on the giftcard has been broken, then don’t purchase it!
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If the number is showing, then there is always the possibility that the numbers on the card have been stolen and used. Finding a card is relatively easy these days and they can be purchased in places such as grocery stores, restaurants, movie theaters and even in restaurants. It’s going to be a gift, so make sure you ask all the important questions.
If you feel like gift cards just won’t be enough of a present to show how much you care, then consider the gift basket option filled with goodies that you put together yourself. Another option that is growing in popularity is a honeymoon basket filled with candles, lotions and oils. Other wedding gift ideas include offering yourself for anything from babysitting to lawn care detail. Also consider a donation in the name of the couple to a favorite charity. All of these are great gift giving suggestions.
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It is a very fun and rewarding task if you decide to create your own homemade greeting card for someone special in your life. Imagine the surprise the recipient will get when he or she opens the envelope to find a beautiful card, so painstakingly made in your own home created just for them alone! First, you need to find what their interests are. Who is the recipient to you?
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The next step to making a greeting card is to decide if you want it to be funny or sentimental. A funny card can be created using cartoons and to be frank - you will be spoilt for choice. Whereas a sentimental theme might require you to prepare cut out flowers and some dazzling rhinestones. If you can draw your own graphics, that’s even better but of course not everyone is an artist!
Birthday
Don’t forget you have to have a reason for sending the greeting card. Is it a birthday, anniversary or maybe because you just care? For instance, if it is a birthday, a picture of a cake is usually acceptable! If it is to commemorate Independence Day, then use the American flag.
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The next thing you have to do is write the copy for your greeting card. You can choose a poem you like or one that you know the person getting the card will appreciate or for true individuality, you could write your own poem. When another person’s poetry is used, the items cannot be sold. For personal purposes, they are permissible, providing you aren’t selling the card.
Now that you know who the recipient is, the occasion and the interests of the recipient, you can go ahead and start making the greeting card. You can now start collecting the necessary materials you need to make the card, plus of course - some inspiration. Try adding some lace and ribbons and see the effects for yourself.
In essence, when making a greeting card, there are no limits to what you can create! The only limit to what you can do is your own imagination. Now is the time to let go of your limits, and leave no space for fear as you explore new ways to decorate the card. This little act of kindness will be more meaningful when both of you look back and see the card being kept safely by the recipient as a memory of the occasion.
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