The Mascheranda Gala Ball Don't miss it!

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Tickets are $200 per person or $125 for patrons 35 and younger.

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You won't want to miss Des Moines Metro Opera's traditional masked ball--all the fun of Mardi Gras and Carnevale celebrations in Venice, Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans complete with masks and costumes! The evening will include dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, performances by DMMO artists and other surprises.

The silent auction will feature original works of art and inspired by masks, created just for this event.These items include:

  • Juliet's Chamber; watercolor, gold resist and collage on paper
    by Karen Young
    Estimated Value: $575
  • Mask; mixed media mask
    by Elizabeth Rhoads Read
    Estimated Value: $150
  • Interpretation of a Mask; acrylic on canvas
    by John Stillmunks
    Estimated Value: $350
  • Pearella/O quale soave brivida; mixed media mask
    by Vicki Ingham
    Estimated Value: $100
  • The Offering; mixed media on wood panel
    by Dennis Angel
    Estimated Value: $750
  • Opera Masks; acrylic on canvas
    by Michael Holmes
  • Top Hat; mixed media hat
    by Donna Scarfe
    Estimated Value: $150
  • Gondolas Near St. Mark's Square, Venice; photograph
    by Victoria L. Herring
    Estimated Value: $285

We encourage all of our guests to dress in masquerade ball attire (a period costume, for example; check out the links below) or to dress in formal black-tie attire and add a mask and perhaps a cape. A limited number of masks will be availalbe for purchase at the Mascheranda Ball, if you would like to reserve one, just let us know by calling (515) 961-6221.

If you need some inspiration about what to wear, there are some great websites devoted to Carnevale. Here are a few to try:

www.twistedimage.com

www.delpiano.com

www.tragicomica.it/english

Need a mask? Check out these sites to find an authentic Carnevale mask:

www.visionsofvenice.com

www.masksvenetian.com

www.nfvproducts.com/venetian.htm

www.socaldesignco.com

www.bluemoonmask.com

www.orientalmerchandise.com

www.accito.com

www.masksoftheworld.com

www.maskart.com

www.themaskstore.com

www.venicemaskshop.com

How about a costume? These sites have all kinds of costumes for sale and for rent:

www.amasquerade.com

www.theatricalshop.com

www.costumeholidayhouse.com

www.costumesgalore.net

www.costumerentals.net

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