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9 days until Extensions Saturday 2012.

Here is the current programme:

1800hrs: Exclusive VIP pre-party (shh, its a secret)
1900hrs: Doors/Good Times and Mingling
2000hrs: Extensions 8 (The New 2012 Directors Cut)
2030hrs: good times and mingling
2100hrs: “Code Name Bishop” by Persephone Haverhast
2200hrs: good times and mingling
2215hrs: “After The Moment” a new work of Horror-Art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast
2230hrs: “The Whole World Was Green” by Visitor Blim
2245hrs: a new original work from Mr Y
2300hrs: good times and mingling
2315hrs: “La Mort du Franc Carré” from F2
2330hrs: “Ablutions” by Visitor Blim
2345hrs: “Early Horror Art: Volume the First” as restored by Vlindinhauer Haverhast
0000hrs: The Now Today Ensemble performs “The Mistress of the Night Terrors”

Still time for some last minute submissions!

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At Extensions Saturday 2010 we realized that we were the ring-bearers of something pretty darn special. I think many of us had this realization back on Extensions Friday 1985. But with whole “20 year collected revisitation series” a new film festival has evolved. With the latest “dark time” being ebbed for some time now, coupled with “the latest technologies” there are folks “still at it” for whatever reason. At Extensions Saturday 2010 the first “Haverhast” was awarded. This was to recognize a particular highlight in an already highlighted evening. Tech Supports “Minimal Effort” really blew the roof off the Hall that year and was tantamount in the need to establish an award of sorts for this singular Event of the year. One of the Cardinal Points, as it were. As of the moment there are no guidelines, other than presentation. One can offer as many works as will fit into the programme (that may or may not increase or decrease one’s odds). Length of a Work is not a factor. Only supreme enjoyment of The Host and his perception of crowd favourite.

Last years “The Moment” took the now coveted “Haverhast” award.

This year, who will take home this most prestigious of awards?

Will it be you?

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Yes, the Host will be at another anniversary of incarnation.  To Celebrate I’ll be meeting Janice at South Station at 530am.  We’ll train to NY3, check into the Hotel Pennsylvania, go see “The Heiress” on Broadway ( a revival of a play that went on to be a favourite film of mine). Meet up with Tech Support, have a meal and some Good Times.  Crash. Take the 655am train back.  On Thursday I’ll meet the wife, we’ll dine, then see the Globes production of “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus” as presented by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre being shown “live” at the Kendall.  I guess theatre isn’t dead this week.

All the usual payments are expected in full.

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16 Days until Extensions Saturday 2012

 Here is the current programme:

1800hrs: Exclusive VIP pre-party (shh, its a secret)
1900hrs: Doors/Good Times and Mingling
2000hrs: Extensions 8 (The New 2012 Directors Cut)
2030hrs: good times and mingling
2100hrs: “Code Name Bishop” by Persephone Haverhast
2200hrs: good times and mingling
2215hrs: “After The Moment” a new work of Horror-Art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast
2230hrs: “The Whole World Was Green” by Visitor Blim
2245hrs: a possible “La Mort du Franc Carré” from F2
2300hrs: an audio work from Mr Y

We are still accepting submissions, so get them in fast!

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For a few years now it is on this date the “song of the year” for The Now Today Ensemble has been announced.  Never a popular choice, and rarely anticipated by anyone other than one or possibly two others.  Last year was a particularly spectacular “Now Today Fortnight” (formerly Now Today Week) with the advent of a short set list, the encore being “Free Bird”.  The momentum being so great that with the help of “drop box” Sabitathica and I created a new catalogue of works.  This emerged from the good times, and spirit of Now Today Fortnight 2011 and the discovery of the newly emerging genre of “Nightmare Rock”, and so the previously announced album “The Midsummer Nightmare Ensemble: Live at the Nunnery” came to be.  So, continuing this lawful (and unpopular) momentum we will continue this work during Now Today Fortnight 2012 with “The New Winter Nightmare Ensemble”.  All are welcome to participate in what appears to be The Society’s most fruitful season yet.

May All Attain!

Everything is fine here at TNGHbtS.

The anticipated High Tide at Midnight was un-eventful.

The “horror” peaked around 1500hrs when there was dramatic and visible bowing in the Easterly facing wall, convexing towards the West.

But, tomorrow is Samhain … and The Now Today Calendar continues.

Today is the Full Blood Moon.

Combined with Frankenstorm and two forthcoming high tides could mean some excitement for us here at The New Great Hall by the Sea.

Stay tuned for status reports.

Status Report

0622hrs: wind and creaking.  last nights tide did not breach.  a noticeable uptick in wind.  hatches battened. Photo: too dark.

0710hrs: status, same as above. Photo:

0815hrs: wind steady, some house creaks.Photo:

0930hrs: with two hours before high tide we got this:

1020hrs: The locals are getting excited. People are taking pictures. A few daredevils walk the streets. Be warned: the wall has been breached. The street will be under water soon. Photo:

1512hrs: been awhile, things have changes, the tide has turned but the terror hath increased. The NGHbtS is in motion. Like a mid-level earthquake all-the-time. The front windows are bowing, the TV is swaying, the thermos atop the fridge is shaking. everything is in motion. Floodland is playing. filmz and pictures fail the moment. I did go out in rain gear, the footage was unusuable and I became a safety concern. good times. one photo:

1400hrs: The T stops running. Never in my adult life has this happened. And before that: no memory

1550hrs: considering lowering the veils in case the windows blow, it may be enough buffer to save the iMac and backup (s)

1803hrs: signing off. may the Hall remain til morning … here is the last known photograph of The Host:

I think we’ve all noticed as the season’s have flown by, that they (and time itself) don’t seem to be slowing down. So as not to be ill-prepared for the up-coming Seasons:

With 29 days left until Extensions Saturday 2012 the programme looks like this (so far):

1800hrs: Exclusive VIP pre-party (shh, its a secret)
1900hrs: Doors/Good Times and Mingling
2000hrs: Extensions 8 (The New 2012 Directors Cut)
2030hrs: good times and mingling
2100hrs: “Code Name Bishop” by Persephone Haverhast
2200hrs: good times and mingling
2215hrs: “After The Moment” a new work of Horror-Art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast
2230hrs: a possible new work by Visitor Blim
2245hrs: a possible new work from F2

Space is filling up, so get your submissions in fast!

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Also, consider, this year The Now Today Ensemble may re-assemble as “The New Winter Nightmare Ensemble” to continue the work began earlier this year. Early versions of the material is available on this recent release:

If you haven’t ordered your copy (either on CD or as a premium Download) do so today.

This offer shan’t be mentioned again.

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With 32 days left until Extensions Saturday 2012 the programme looks like this (so far):

1800hrs: Exclusive VIP pre-party (shh, its a secret)
1900hrs: Doors/Good Times and Mingling
2000hrs: Extensions 8 (The New 2012 Directors Cut)
2030hrs: good times and mingling
2100hrs: “Code Name Bishop” by Persephone Haverhast
2200hrs: good times and mingling
2215hrs: “After The Moment” a new work of Horror-Art by Vlindinhauer Haverhast
2230hrs: a possible new work by Visitor Blim
2245hrs: a possible new work from F2

Space is filling up, so get your submissions in fast!

2012 has been a very fruitful year thus far, and now, one of the fruits from last Summer is being made available:

Available for download or on Compact disk

Possible vinyl option in the future.

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for those interested in any Now Today Fortnight activities this year, you may want to familiarize yourself with this opus.

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