David Lynch celebrated at The Black Lodge Ball + presentation Ships In The Night album ‘Protection Spells’
David Lynch celebrated at The Black Lodge Ball + presentation Ships In The Night album 'Protection Spells'
A special event titled The Black Lodge Ball will take place on May 9, 2025, at Fallout in Richmond, Virginia, celebrating the life and work of late filmmaker David Lynch. The evening also marks the release of “Protection Spells”, the new album by dream pop artist Ships In The Night.
The event will feature live performances by Ships In The Night, alongside the dark pop sounds of NYC’s NOIR and North Carolina’s synth project Solemn Shapes. DJs Bobby Metronome and Xris Smack will provide Lynch-inspired dance sets throughout the night.
Organizers describe the event as “a place both wonderful and strange,” inviting guests to dress in “anything otherworldly or unsettling, sultry or strange.” Costumes are strongly encouraged.
There are early discussions about expanding The Black Lodge Ball to additional locations, with organizers mentioning the possibility of future events in towns reminiscent of Lumberton or Twin Peaks. More information is available on the event page: The Black Lodge Ball on Facebook.
Here’s a video to get into the spirit of the event.
About Ships In The Night
Ships In The Night is the musical project of Alethea Leventhal, based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Blending dream pop, darkwave, and ethereal synths, Ships In The Night debuted with the album “Myriologues” in 2016, followed by “Latent Powers” in 2021.
Leventhal’s work often explores themes of memory, loss, and otherworldly landscapes. “Protection Spells” continues this trajectory.
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