August 14, 2010 6:00 PM - 39 attended

Vegan Night at the World Famous Magic Castle

The Magic Castle (map)

Selected By: Quinxy

THIS EVENT IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITING LIST IN CASE ADDITIONAL SPACES ARE CREATED.
DEADLINE TO CANCEL WITH A FULL REFUND IS AUGUST 5; NO REFUNDS THEREAFTER UNLESS YOUR SPOT(S) GETS FILLED.

Fred, our resident magician, has arranged for a truly amazing opportunity, to see the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood! And he's arranged with the chef to have a vegan menu for us (and his Vegan drinks group, this will be a co-mingled event, so the RSVPs you see won't represent all the vegans/vegetarians going)!

If you don't know, the Magic Castle is invitation only, so don't miss this opportunity. And I can promise you this will be your only chance for vegan options! I went a few years ago and had to order a chicken pasta dish without the chicken!

Here's Fred's detailed info about the event:
Your host and guide will be Fred Wodnicki. He’ll show you the Castle and tell you everything you need to know to make the most of your visit.

The total cost is only $50 and is due by August 5. That includes admission, dinner, tax, tip* and all the shows you can see. We are almost full so don't be shut out.

*Valet parking and drinks are not included. Parking is $8 per vehicle. Some street parking is available but rare and a couple of blocks away.

Make your payments safely by sending money with PayPal. Send the money to [masked], selecting the PERSONAL option and the payment type of OTHER.

The Castle does not normally prepare vegan dishes, but the chef is whipping up some specials for us, you must select your choice in advance. Below is the list of the four vegan choices that the chef can prepare:
1. Quinoa Paella
2. Yellow Thai Curry with Vegetables, Brown Rice
3. Cumin Grilled Tofu, Papaya Salsa
4. Polenta, Lemony Asparagus, Chickpeas

Either include your dinner choice with your payment or email it separately to [masked] (NOT in your RSVP on Vegetarian Dining Club or to me, Quinxy).

Here are the important club rules for the event:

NO ONE UNDER 21 Photo ID required. Please be sure that every member of your party has a legal picture ID (drivers license or State issued ID card) with them.

The Magic Castle has a strict dress code for evening guests:

MEN must be in coat and tie (standard or bow tie)

Exceptions to the "tie rule" are: turtlenecks, bolo ties, ascots, jeweled collars, ruffled collars and banded collars.

Military Dress, ethnic and/or religious attire will also be allowed.

No zippered jackets, outdoor jackets, polo shirts, t-shirts, denim (or colored denim), shorts, sandals, flip flops, sneakers or sneaker-like shoes are allowed.

Leather jackets (with buttons) and leather pants are allowed.

No casual attire will be allowed. Think business attire.

WOMEN must be in a dress, cocktail dress, elegant skirt & blouse combination, pant suit with a matching jacket (think business suit), or evening pant suit ensemble.

Military Dress, ethnic and/or religious attire will also be allowed.

No outdoor or zippered jackets, polo shirts, denim (or colored denim), Capri pants, shorts, skorts, flip flops, sneakers or sneaker-like shoes are allowed.

No casual or inappropriate attire will be allowed. Think elegant attire.

If you have any questions about the dress code, please call the Castle at [masked] before you make your visit. Guests who do not meet the dress code or minimum age requirement will not be admitted to the club.

Here is the bar menu:

http://www.magiccastl...

Here is the regular wine list:

http://www.magiccastl...

The Magic Castle is located at 7001 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, California: one block north of Hollywood Boulevard, between LaBrea and Highland.

The closest freeway is the Hollywood Freeway (101).

Here are the driving directions:
http://www.magiccastl...

Dinner will be at 6PM, as that time allows people to eat, mingle and see more shows afterwards. There are at least five different shows that you may see running from 20 minutes in length to the main show, which is 50 minutes - we have guaranteed seating for the 8:30 stage show. Other shows begin at 7PM with the final one starting at 12:15AM. The Castle closes at 2AM.

The Magic Castle website is www.magiccastle.org.

Magically yours,
Fred W.

  • Fred
    Fred

    A PayPal account is very simple to set up and is free. It is very handy to have if you do online shopping or buy things on eBay.
    However, if you do pay with someone else's paypal account, please be sure to let me know so I can credit the proper person as having paid.

    Posted July 19, 2010 at 3:50 PM
  • Fred
    Fred

    Depending on how many people go, it could end up being about $5 cheaper p/p. If so, I will refund the difference.

    Posted July 21, 2010 at 7:34 PM
  • Fred
    Fred

    There are only 9 more spots available for our 6pm dinner seating. It is first paid, first reserved so please be sure at least to get your deposit in; you can always change your mind by 8/5.

    Posted July 22, 2010 at 5:41 PM
  • Rebecca
    Rebecca

    Uhm....Are any of us REALLY considering wearing a leather jacket???

    Posted July 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
  • Fred
    Fred

    I would certainly hope not, Rebecca. But everyone please follow the dress code rules above.

    Posted July 30, 2010 at 5:27 AM
  • Fred
    Fred

    Hi,
    Payment in full is now due for this event. I need to confirm my total reservation number with the Castle today 7/30 and need to know who is coming. If you intend to go, please make your payment, as I cannot hold reservations for unpaid people. If you have made a deposit, the other half of your payment is due. Sorry, but it is all on my credit card, so I cannot hold unpaid reservations. Also, please submit your dinner choice at your earliest convenience. Thanks.

    Posted July 30, 2010 at 5:55 AM
  • bianca
    bianca

    Hi Fred,
    I paid the first half on someone else's paypall. He will be back later this evening, at which time I'll pay the rest. We arrive at 6 pm? (or earlier for 6 pm seating?). Thanks for organizing this,
    -Bianca

    Posted July 30, 2010 at 4:37 PM
  • bianca
    bianca

    Hi Fred,
    I cannot find the original email through which I paid you. How do we pay you?
    -Bianca

    Posted July 30, 2010 at 10:55 PM
  • bianca
    bianca

    Ok (to Fred again),
    The person whose paypall I used says he can find you through his paypall records, so he'll do that. Thanks again,
    -Bianca

    Posted July 30, 2010 at 10:58 PM
  • bianca
    bianca

    By the way, I'll go with the polenta. Thanks.
    -Bianca

    Posted July 30, 2010 at 11:00 PM
  • arnold chapman
    arnold chapman

    Hi, this is Arnold, a new member, who has signed up to go to the Magic Castle (which I've been wanting to go to for years!). I'm wondering if there is going to be any car pooling, considering the extra cost of valet parking. If there is, I'd be glad to be apart of it, either as a rider or if it isn't too far, a driver. I live just north east of UCLA (just NE of Westwood). I'll be glad to meet everybody. Arnold (arnych@gmail.com) P.S. I'll be away until this August 6th.

    Posted August 2, 2010 at 12:55 AM
  • Fred
    Fred

    This event is now filled up. We will be taking a waiting list soon.

    Posted August 2, 2010 at 1:45 PM
  • Danamarie
    Danamarie

    Fred I paid today for two people and just now noticed your full sign. If you are indeed full you need to close sign ups to the site. Let me know if I'm in or not. I was in Mexico over the weekend and was not able to use the computer to pay before the 31st. I am however paid in full now for 2 people.

    Posted August 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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39 attended

RSVPs closed

5.00 5.008 (8 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Quinxy
    Organizer, Organizer
  • Event Host
    Fred
    Donating Contributor
    +10 guests
    I really enjoyed sharing the Magic Castle with everyone. Our vegan dinners were delicious, the people were friendly, warm, and fun, and the magic was great, especially mine. ;o))). Most people stayed until about 1am and about a dozen of us closed the place, squeezing in one last close up show before leaving. From the sound of it, everyone had a great time. I look forward to doing it again in the not-too-distant future.
  • Danamarie
    +1 guest
    I really enjoyed it. The food was great!!!! Thanks Fred for planning this wonderful event!!!!
  • Amanda Hudson
    +1 guest
    This was so much fun! Everyone I met was friendly and interesting, plus, the venue was amazing!
  • arnold chapman
    I had a wonderful time at my first meeting with everyone at the Magic Castle. I enjoyed meeting and talking with several people from our group, who were very friendly. Everyone was kind. Thank you everyone! I'd been wanting to go the Magic Castle for years, and it was great being there! The curry with rice etc., I had was filling, delicious. The Castle was pretty magical and somewhat like the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. I loved all the very rich and detailed stained-wood interiors of the 19th century style geometrically diverse rooms, halls, alcoves, levels, stairs, niches and etc., with the backlit stained glass windows and ceilings and endless memorabilia along the way. The people at the Magic Castle were all gracious. The magicians personalities had a lot of energy; some, from Argentina, were suave and elegant. I enjoyed the magic, which was very good and fun; I wish I had seen more magic than that mainly using cards and coins. A great night. Thank you Fred and Quinxy!
  • Maggie Lee
    +5 guests
    We enjoyed it so much!!!! This is our first time to Magic castle. We would definitely attend again if Fred hosts more... haha. THANK YOU SO MUCH FRED!!! We liked your finale, too!
  • joshua
    No show penalty $10
    Too much fun. I had so much fun that it has ruined all future events for me. No way that another get together could be as epic ever again.
  • Claire
    +1 guest
  • Nicole
    +3 guests
  • bianca
    Donating Contributor
  • A former member
  • A former member
  • A former member
    +1 guest
  • A former member
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