THE NEWTOWNER Masked Ball

THE NEWTOWNER, Newtown’s own arts and literary magazine, will celebrate its first anniversary with a first annual Masked Ball. 

Inspired by Venice’s Carnevale, THE NEWTOWNER Masked Ball is sure to be the social event of the year! 

The ball will take place on Saturday February 11th, 2012 from 7pm til midnight in the Edmond Town Hall’s elegant Alexandria Ball Room at 45 Main St, Newtown, CT. 

Guests will be treated to a night of mystery and intrigue that includes: 

•        Roving Venetian-style entertainers 

•        Local instrumental musicians including Yossi Kohrman-Glaser, Korey Brodsky, and Jim Allyn. 

•        Venetian Commedia dell’arte dramatic performance by local dramatic actors with audience participation

•        Costume and mask competitions 

•        Operatic interludes by local opera singers

•        Traditional eighteenth-century group dance taught to all guests (think the Pride and Prejudice dance scene)

•        Live music provided by New York dance band, High Society Rhythm, playing contemporary, eighties, Motown and swing dance favorites. www.highsocietyrhythm.com 

•        Gourmet Italian-style finger food passed on silver trays

•        Gourmet Italian-style desserts 

•        Italian Champagne and Bellinis

•        Italian coffee and gourmet teas

•        Silent auctions

Dress: Mask plus costume or formal attire. 

THE NEWTOWNER Masked Ball tickets are available for purchase online at www.thenewtownermaskedball.com

With the ball taking place on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, ball tickets make an ideal Valentine’s Day gift! 

Let the masquerade begin!

For more information including ticket sales please visit www.thenewtownermaskedball.com