Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 7:00 PM A grand celebration of International Music, Food, Wine, and Dancing Celebrate the anniversaries of the UN & the International Club of DC Event Details As a mysterious autumn night turns to intrigue, you are cordially invited to join us for a magical evening and a memorable international celebration of music, wine, food, and dancing at the Grand Ballroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the International Club of DC. We have assembled an unforgettable evening of elegance and sophistication including dancing to two live bands, lavish international dinner buffet, open bar, extravagant dessert buffet, dance performances, and much more! For the first half of the evening enjoy ballroom dancing to the music of a classical orchestra performing Viennese waltzes for an unforgettable night of dancing. For the second half of the evening the Brazilian band Origem will perform salsa, merengue, Brazilian samba and other Latin sounds as we turn the music up a notch for a truly international dance experience. To add even more diversity, we will play a variety of international dance music during band breaks. one of the most exquisite venues in DC, the museum's grand Renaissance Revival building and the elegant grand ballroom and Mezzanine provide the perfect setting to bring to life the timeless elegance of a formal ball. As you enter the museum, you will be greeted by a luxurious marble reception area, and a ballroom adorned by three beautiful crystal chandeliers and art from the museum’s permanent collection. White marble staircases sweep upward to the spacious Mezzanine where you will feast on an international buffet of dinner and desserts. Watch the twirling silhouettes on the marble dance floor below move to the sounds of the world’s most beloved music. Stroll down the sweeping marble stair cases of the museum and dance on an exquisite marble floor while meeting other diverse internationally-minded professionals in town. YOU DO NOT NEED A DATE TO ATTEND. You are welcome to attend the ball without a date. We expect as many singles as couples.  DANCE LESSONS will be offered prior to the ball. Please visit www.InternationalClubDC.com for details. Requested Attire Black Tie or White Tie requested Period formal attire from the 1800s, 1900s and the renaissance era welcome! Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) Please note that the agenda below is tentative and is subject to change. 7:00 PM Admission commences for Gala Patron and Gala Benefactor ticket holders 8:00 PM General admission commences 9:00 PM Welcome Remarks 10:30 PM Dance Performance 12:00 Midnight Event concludes We promote responsible drinking. Please do not drink and drive. Please bring identification with you when you arrive for security purposes. Tickets and Registration Please note that you must reserve a ticket in advance in order to attend the gala. NO DOOR SALES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please note that all attendees must be 21 and over. Discounted General Admission Tickets are $89 for a limited time. Includes: Admission at 8:00 PM, dancing to the music of a live ballroom orchestra as well as the Origem Latin band. The evening also includes an open bar with wine and a very lavish dessert buffet. Discounted Gala Patron Tickets are $125 for a limited time. In addition to General Admission benefits, Gala Patron benefits include admission at 7:00 PM, an intimate CANDLE-LIT RECEPTION before the ball starts with music by an orchestra, open bar during the reception with free-flowing CHAMPAGNE, DINNER BUFFET, and expedited check-in at the door. Gala Benefactor Tickets: $150. In addition to the General Admission and Gala Patron benefits, Gala Benefactor ticketholders are entitled to RESERVED-SEATING for the evening along with ACKNOWLEDGEMENT in the program. We also greatly appreciate your generous support of our cultural programs! Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. No refunds or cancelations. Address Grand Ballroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NW Washington DC 20005-3920 Parking is available at the following nearby parking garage. Please park after verifying that they will remain open past midnight. PMI. 1325 G Street, NW. Washington DC. (202) 785-9191 24 hours/day, 7 days/week  (Please verify at time of parking.) Additional Event Information & Notes Read testimonials by previous attendees and see photos from previous galas: + 2005 Spring Ball at the Embassy of France + 2005 Spring Viennese Ball + 2004 Anniversary Gala and Masquerade Ball + 2004 Holiday Gala at the Washington Cathedral.