When: January 28, 2012
Venue:
Multnomah Athletic Club Portland
1849 SW Salmon St.
Portland, Oregon
Schedule:
18:00 No-host cocktails, 19:00 Viennese Dinner 20:30 Opening of the Ball till midnight
Performance:
Opening Ballet
Music:
John Bennett with Members of the Oregon Symphony
Dress:
Elegant. long for ladies, dark suit and tie for men
Dancing:
Waltz, Polka, Tango, Chacha, most Ballroom dances
Lessons:
usually the Sunday before the Ball is a free Waltz lesson
Food:
Desserts are included with the Dinner
Tickets:
$65 to $70 per person
Web:
www.austrianspdx.org
EMail:
ilsekamin@frontier.com
Name:
Ilse Kamin
Telephone:
5035318215
Mail:
17870 NW Sedgewick Ct. Beaver ... Go to event
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The words “Viennese Opera Ball” have long been synonymous with international glamour, romantic elegance and prestige.
The waltz and the Viennese Opera Ball became an important Austrian cultural phenomenon. Over time, the concept of the ball was refined to ensure that the ambiance remained true to the tradition. Thus, in 1877, the first of the “court opera soirees” (known as the “Hofopérn-Soireen”) was staged. The Strauss orchestra performed under the direction of Edward Strauss (Johann, Jr.’s younger brother).
Today, the Viennese Opera Ball remains an international social landmark. The February 5, 2010, Ball in New York will mark the 55th consecut ... 
