2014 Venice is Sinking: A Venetian Masked Carnival Ball

Welcome to VENICE IS SINKING: A VENETIAN MASKED CARNIVAL BALL
~Saturday, March 1, 2014

Celebrate Venice's Carnival, in Seattle ~ at the 7th Annual Venice is Sinking Venetian Masked Carnival Ball. Venice is Sinking is a feast for the senses. There's something new, sexy and alluring around every corner. You'll be entertained all night by stellar & intriguing performances from the following:

*DJ Darek Mazzone, KEXP spinning spontaneous, sexy, sultry jams all night (both World and dance)

-Geoffrey Castle, electric violinist ~ www.geoffreycastle.com

-Aerialist Troupe including Jennilese and Tamara the Trapeze Lady (3 Aerialists in all, at any point in the night one will be in the air) ~ CHAMPAGNE POURING from the air! Buy a glass of bubbly and the lovely ladies will pour it into your glass from their perch!!

-A Chinese Lion Dance performance

-Seattle Bollywood Dance Troupe

-Lilly Verlaine, Burlesque http://www.lilyverlaine.com

-Noelle Wood of Poledello ~ Pole Performer (she's amazing!!!)

-Juggler, Stilt Walkers and more

-"Marie Antoinette" guarding the "Let Them Eat Cake" Dessert Room

-Other surprises, beautiful ambience and general sexiness

-"Photo Booth" by Eric Rust Photography will have a beautiful backdrop and be taking professional photos for you to take home ~ $10

TICKET OPTIONS:

General Admission~ $75: Grants you entrance to the Ball and all-night entertainment. No-host bar. Ability to purchase food from Herban Feast Catering ($4 each): Pesto Parmesan Popcorn, Cones of Frites w/Ailoi, Petite Herban Calzone. (Coat Check: $3/coat)

***VIP TICKETS SOLD OUT***

ATTIRE: Formal Evening Wear (Women: long gowns or cocktail dresses. Men: tuxedos or suits). Masquerade/Venetian era costumes are encouraged. Prizes for Best Female & Male Costumes. Every year more and more guests dress in elaborate Venetian costume, you're encouraged to go all out.

ALL GUESTS MUST WEAR A VENETIAN MASK in order to gain entry to the Ball. NO EXCEPTIONS! Masks will be sold onsite if you need one. (Consider: AMasquerade.com (store in Bellevue), Vintage Costumers (7011 Roosevelt Way NE)

MEN'S WEARHOUSE is offering men a $40 discount on their tuxedo rentals. Go into any MW and tell them you're going to the Venetian Ball and use GROUP #: 4916648

******NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN! The Ball is a 21+ event.

EVENT WEBSITE: www.CarnivalSeattle.com

Facebook: facebook.com/VeniceIsSinkingSeattle