Viennese Christmas Ball
12/12/2009
| Sponsor: | Under the Gracious Patronage of his Excellency the Ambassador of Austria. Celebrating it's ninth season, Washington's annual Viennese Christmas Ball is popular among Washingtonians of all ages, diplomats and young professionals. | |
| Description: | Given in honor of Herbert and Carol Traxler. Elegant evening of champagnes, Austrian wines, extensive Austrian desserts buffet; featuring pates, cheese and other Austrian delicacies. Grand March, Opening Ceremonies, waltzing, polka and ballroom music from around the world. Or, rest by the fire in the panelled Lounge at the end of the Great Hall and celebrate the season with friends and colleagues. | |
| Venue: | Washington Golf and Country Club, Historic traditional setting, known as the Club of the Presidents | |
| Street: | 3017 North Glebe Road, Complimentary Valet Parking | |
| City: | Arlington, Virginia | |
| Schedule: | 18:00 optional Austrian gourmet dinner, 19:00 Champagne Reception, 20:00 Grand March, Opening Ceremonies | |
| Performance: | Cotillion of dancers will perform all six of the Fledermaus Quadrilles. Remarks by dignitaries | |
| Music: | Con Brio!, 8 pieces | |
| Dress: | Black Tie, White Tie and Decorations optional | |
| Dancing: | Viennese Waltz, Polka, Tango, Fox Trot, Gallop, Quadrille, Schottish, | |
| Lessons: | Saturdays November 7, 14 and Dec. 5, Army-Navy Country Club 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | |
| Food: | Champagnes, Austrian wines, extensive Austrian desserts buffet, coffee, optional 4-course Austrian gourmet dinner | |
| Tickets: | Ball $95, Dinner $85 | |
| Web: | www.viennesewaltz.org | |
| EMail: | mbocek@verizon.net | |
| Name: | Margaret Bocek | |
| Telephone: | 540-882-4808 | |
| Mail: | 15383 Loyalty Road, Waterford, Virginia 20197 |