Friday, February 16, 2007

TEA MOON PARTY

Start time: 16:00
Place: Hotel Luna Baglioni
Organizer: Baglioni Hotels
At 4.00 p.m. the most beautiful Masks and Costumes of Venice have rendez-vous in the elegant ambience of the Marco Polo Lounge, with original frescoes by the Pupil of the Tiepolo School. An ensamble of classic music will entertain the Guests and in a unique atmosphere reminding the XVIIth century, the famous and exquisite Venetian typical sweets will be served: frittelle, galani, and Hot Tea, preparred thanks to an exclusive and secret recipie by our Chef Cosimo.

Dress Code: Carnival Costume (Costume d’Epoque or Cloak with Mask)

Cancellation Policy: by 12.00 p.m. of 9th February 2007, with the whole rate as penalty.

Partecipation costs: Euro 60

SEDUCTIVE ATMOSPHERES FROM “CARMEN” OF BIZET

Start time: 20:00
Place: Palazzo privato sul Canal Grande (S.Polo)
Organizer: Associazione Internazionale per il Carnevale di Venezia
In the halls and lounges of one of the most prestigious and cosy Venetian Palaces, with wonderful view on the Grand Canal, you will enjoy a special evening in an unforgettable and magical atmosphere full of fabulous and lively colored costumes.
The candle light dinner will be entertained by a “seductive imagination” of dances and violins music.
The dancing Ball, with live music in the charming entrance hall, will get you cheerfully involved in a “caliente” atmosphere.

• Welcome cocktail
• Seated gala dinner with “Dogaressa” catering (4 courses)
• Dancing with live music Orchestra and open bar

Dress code: Carnival costume

Partecipation costs: N.A.

Ball of The Sun King

Start time: 20:00
Place: Palazzo Zenobio
Organizer: García Martín de Calera – Organizzazione Carnevalesca de Calera
The Sun King Louis XIV invites you to an extravagant masked ball in the magnificent Zenobio Palace. Enter the lap of luxury, the way Louis lived it in the 18th century. Be seduced by the art and lifestyle. Catch the carnival fever!
Enjoy the exclusive five course gala menu and excellent wines together with The Sun King. Travel through the ornate palace and get bewitched by the fabulous spirit. Our dancing masters would like to introduce you to the art of historic dance. The style of music changes from classical piano to Italian opera, from baroque strings to dance rhythms. The night spans four different areas of the estate.
An international team consisting of over 30 persons with film technicians, gastronomes, designers, artists, acrobats, musicians and actors put you into a colourful and unforgettable imaginary world.
Award for the most extravagant couple.

Immerse yourself into a mystic 18th century Venice and its unique carnival, filled with mysterious masks and baroque costumes! Enjoy a magical masked ball in the wonderful Zenobio Palace in the centre of the Italian lagoon city, together with an international audience!

Dresscode: historical costume
Further information: www.garcia-martin.net

Partecipation costs: Euro 410,00 (Category A) – Euro 370,00 (Category B)

Diner Dansante Il Minuetto

Start time: 21:00
Place: Casin di Commercio (Procuratie Vecchie, Piazza San Marco)
Organizer: C.C.I.
A Diner Dansante in costume in one of the most esclusive places of Venice: the old Casin di Commercio at the Procuratie Vecchie in San Marco Square. During and after a refine Dinner prepared by the famous restaurant La Colomba, a Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, quadrilles and other group dances. Dress code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 250