The Mascheranda Gala Ball Don't miss it!
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Tickets are $200 per person or $125 for patrons 35 and younger.
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You won't want to miss Des Moines Metro Opera's traditional masked ball--all the fun of Mardi Gras and Carnevale celebrations in Venice, Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans complete with masks and costumes! The evening will include dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, performances by DMMO artists and other surprises.
The silent auction will feature original works of art and inspired by masks, created just for this event.These items include:
- Juliet's Chamber; watercolor, gold resist and collage on paper
by Karen Young
Estimated Value: $575
- Mask; mixed media mask
by Elizabeth Rhoads Read
Estimated Value: $150
- Interpretation of a Mask; acrylic on canvas
by John Stillmunks
Estimated Value: $350
- Pearella/O quale soave brivida; mixed media mask
by Vicki Ingham
Estimated Value: $100
- The Offering; mixed media on wood panel
by Dennis Angel
Estimated Value: $750
- Opera Masks; acrylic on canvas
by Michael Holmes
- Top Hat; mixed media hat
by Donna Scarfe
Estimated Value: $150
- Gondolas Near St. Mark's Square, Venice; photograph
by Victoria L. Herring
Estimated Value: $285
We encourage all of our guests to dress in masquerade ball attire (a period costume, for example; check out the links below) or to dress in formal black-tie attire and add a mask and perhaps a cape. A limited number of masks will be availalbe for purchase at the Mascheranda Ball, if you would like to reserve one, just let us know by calling (515) 961-6221.
If you need some inspiration about what to wear, there are some great websites devoted to Carnevale. Here are a few to try:
www.twistedimage.com
www.delpiano.com
www.tragicomica.it/english
Need a mask? Check out these sites to find an authentic Carnevale mask:
www.visionsofvenice.com
www.masksvenetian.com
www.nfvproducts.com/venetian.htm
www.socaldesignco.com
www.bluemoonmask.com
www.orientalmerchandise.com
www.accito.com
www.masksoftheworld.com
www.maskart.com
www.themaskstore.com
www.venicemaskshop.com
How about a costume? These sites have all kinds of costumes for sale and for rent:
www.amasquerade.com
www.theatricalshop.com
www.costumeholidayhouse.com
www.costumesgalore.net
www.costumerentals.net
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