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Carnival of Venice 2009

Masquerade Balls, Gala dinners and Cocktails

Book your tickets for carnival 2009 masked balls here. Simply fill in this downloadable form and e-mail to incoming@veniceevents.com or fax to (0039) 041- 2777435.

SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY

Dandolo Palace (Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal), 8.30 pm “THE RIDOTTO” (Old public gaming rooms) in the halls of the Ridotto, the heart of the XVIII Century magnificent Carnival of Venice, a music theatre show about the life of the young Casanova with singers, dancers acrobats and a live orchestra in the unique costumes of the Atelier Tiepolo. After dinner historical group dances and waltzes directed by a Dance Master .

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 450 euros p.p.

Serenissima Gran Ball.
Homage to Romeo & Juliet and Duets of Love for Valentine's Day

SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY

Hotel Danieli, h. 9.00 pm - DINER DANSANTE "LE MENUET" - A Dinner in the most exclusive Hotel of Venice: the Hotel Danieli, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 250 euros p.p.

Ball of Colombina and Extravagant Masks Parade with Sound & Pictures .
Gala Dinner & Entetainment

TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY

Gran Caffe Lavena, San Marco Square, h. 4.00 pm HOT CHOCOLATE IN COSTUME - "Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant cafe in the "Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since 18th Century.


**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 50 euros p.p.

WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY

ALONG THE CANALS IN A GONDOLA Calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm - Meeting point at San Marco - calle Vallaresso (just in front the Harris Bar) to start a 30' gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in the popular restaurant . A Venetian tradition to celebrate Carnival, spending a lively evening with friends and meeting new ones.

* *Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 190 euros p.p.

THURSDAY 19 JANUARY

Pisani Moretta Palace, h 8.30 pm - BALLO TIEPOLO – Resplendent in historical costume, our guests will attend the official Ball of the Venice Carnival. Enter in the magic world of the Venetian 18th Century. In the candle-lit setting of palazzo Pisani-Moretta, overlooking the Canal Grande and frescoed by Giovanbattista Tiepolo, mimes, magicians and acrobats will perform while you enjoy your cocktails and the superb Dinner. Two orchestras will play to accompany your dances ‘til early morning.

**Dress code: historical costume.
*Cost: 450 euros p.p.

Gondoliers Gran Ball in the Romantic Venice.
Gala Dinner & Entertainment

FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2009

Hotel Danieli, h. 9.00 pm - DINER DANSANTE "LE MENUET" - A Dinner in the most exclusive Hotel of Venice: the Hotel Danieli, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 250 euros p.p.

Operetta "The Servant Mistress". Homage to Pergolesi.
Gala Dinner & Entertainment.

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2009

BAROQUE MUSIC CONCERT AND COCKTAIL, Scuola Grande dei Carmini , 11.00 am - Late morning with a classical baroque Venetian music performed by the ensemble "L'Offerta Musicale", just in the magnificent XVI° C. palace of the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. A cocktail after the concert in the magnificent hall frescoed by Gian Battista Tiepolo... the best way to start the most “crazy day” of the Carnival.

* Cost: 90 euros p.p.

ALONG THE CANALS IN A GONDOLA, Calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso (just in front the Harris Bar) to start a 30' gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in a popular restaurant.A tradition to celebrate Carnival, spending a lively evening with friends and meeting new ones.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 190 euros p.p..

Dandolo Palace (Hotel Monaco & Gran Canal), 8.30 pm CARNIVAL DREAM - Gala Dinner and theatre music play followed by a prestigious Ball in the fabulous hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the 18th century Carnival

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 450 euros p.p.

Dogaressa Gran Ball. Homage to Three Tenores.
Entertainment, Gala Dinner & Caffe Concerto.

SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2009

Gran Caffe Lavena, San Marco Square, h. 4.00 pm HOT CHOCOLATE IN COSTUME - "Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant cafe in the "Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since 18th Century.


**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 50 euros p.p.

Hotel Danieli, h. 9.00 pm - DINER DANSANTE "LE MENUET" - A Dinner in the most exclusive Hotel of Venice: the Hotel Danieli, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 250 euros p.p.

(Waiting confirmation)THE TALE OF A NIGHT – Gala Dinner at Dona dalle Rose Palace -at 08:00pm

In the sumptuous environments of this historical residence still inhabited by the descendants of the ancient family Dona dalle Rose, which gave three Doges to the “Serenissima Repubblica” you will be able to realize with fantasy your favourite tale and make it live again in a “dream night”.
The candle light dinner, the music of the “Caffe Concerto Strauss” with their extraordinary skill, the entertainments and your gorgeous carnival costumes, will make this night unforgettable.


- Welcome cocktail
- Served dinner with “La Dogaressa” catering (4 courses)
- Dancing with live music orchestra and open bar in the magnificent entrance hall of the Palace

**Dress code: Carnival costume
*Cost: Euro 350.00 p.p.

(Waiting confirmation) Gondola parade in honour of the CONSULAR CORPS OF VENICE - at 03.30pm

Costume water parade on the gondolas along the Grand Canal from Ca’ FARSETTI (Venice City Hall by the Rialto bridge) to the Casino CA’ VENDRAMIN CALERGI for a concert of the famous “Summertime” choir followed by and a cocktail.

**Dress code: Carnival costume
*Cost: Euro 150,00 p.p.

Lyric Sunday of Lovers.
Cocktail with buffet and Carnival Sweets.

MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY

ALONG THE CANALS IN A GONDOLA, Calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso (just in front the Harris Bar) to start a 30' gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in the refine restaurant “La Colomba”, the restaurant of the artists in Venice near “La Fenice” Theatre. A Venetian tradition spending a lively evening with friends and meeting new ones.


**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 190 euros p.p..

(Waiting confirmation) CHARITY GALA DINNER AT CA’ SAGREDO – on behalf of proRett Onlus Research - at 08.00pm

The Ca’ Sagredo Hotel, overlooking the Grand Canal, with a style dating back to the 15th Century, will welcome you in its magnificent lounges which retain numerous examples of a glorious past with masterpieces from important Venetian painters of the 17th and 18th Century such as Nicolo Bambini, Giambattista Tiepolo, Sebastiano Ricci and Pietro Longhi.
The Gala Dinner will be held in the “Sala del Portego”, overlooking the Grand Canal and will end with a lyric concert of the soprano Stefania Miotto, in the splendid atmosphere of the ballroom of Count Sagredo.

- Welcome Cocktail in the ballroom
- Served dinner
- Lyric concert

**Dress code: 18th century costume
*Cost: Euro 360,00 p.p.

TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY

Hotel Danieli, h 9.00pm VENEZIA ROMANTICA - This hotel il synonymous with the splendour and romance of Venice.Designed in the late fourteenth century to meet the demands if European travelling nobility, the Danieli, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco, has generations been the hotel preferred by the discerning visitor to Venice, the favourite town of the Romantic artists in the 19th Century. Like them you will be received in a luxurious way by actors, acrobats, dancers and classical orchestra. Enjoy a top dinner as only here you can find.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 450 euros p.p

(Waiting confirmation) Ca Zenobio Palace, 8.30 pm THE SECRETS OF VENICE - Imagine one of the most fascinating ballrooms in Venice with its golden ceiling, illuminated by candle-light. The shimmer and glamour of hundreds of masks, artists presenting the secrets of Venice, a dinner as in the golden period of this city, "The Serenissima" Republic, and the most beautiful costumes which, with their embroidery and pearls, reflect this atmosphere. This last masquerade ball of the Carnival will take you into a world of surprises and amusements where almost everything is allowed. It will make you preserve a souvenir of this unique event till the next year.


**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 420 euros p.p

Renaissance Gran Ball.
Troubadours & Menestrels. Gala Dinner & Entertainment.

Carnival - Masked Balls 2009

Mascheranda
22nd of February 2009 - 08.00 pm at Pisani Moretta Palace

Every year on the last Sunday of carnival Mascheranda takes place. On arrival Mascheranda guests will be welcomed by costumed actors who will treat them to a series of games and performances. The masks will then be invited to move upstairs in to the Tiepolo Saloon for a gala dinner. After dinner guests will enjoy exclusive and quality music and entertainments.
*Dress code: Costume and Mask
*Price: 550 Euro per person

Masked Balls at Palazzo Zanardi (Waiting confirmation)

Palazzo Zanardi is a 16th century palace located in central Venice. The palace is accessible by foot on calle Zanardi, 4132 Cannaregio, or by its water door entrance on the canal Santa Caterina, in front of the Foscarini School. This unique palace was the first abode of Agnello Partecipazio Doge. Palzzo Zanardi is the location of six masked carnival balls in 2008:

The Marriage of Figaro (Waiting confirmation)
Saturday 26 January 2008 - 9 pm at Palazzo Zanardi

The official Opening Ball of the Carnival 2008 pays homage to W. Amadeus Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro. Both classic and modern bands will be entertain guests. Programme: 9:00 pm – Welcome cocktail and baroque quartet 9:40 pm – Seated gala dinner 11.15 pm – The marriage of Figaro, the famous humoristic opera After the opera the ball will continue with live modern music.
*Dress code: Costume and Mask
*Price: 270 Euro per person

Medieval Ball, Troubadours and Menestrels (Waiting confirmation)
Sunday 27 January 2008 - 9 pm at Palazzo Zanardi

Troubadours, Menestrelli and ballerinas will introduce you to some of the most gracious dances of the Middle Age, like the noble pavana or the antique branle. All performances will be played with ancient instruments such as harpsichord, lute, flute and viola. Programme: 9.00 p.m – The ball begins with an elegant welcome cocktail and medieval ensemble 9.45 p.m – Gala Dinner After dinner, the party will go on with a live modern (60s, 70s and 80s) music orchestra.
*Dress code: Costume and Mask
*Price: 265 Euro per person

The Dolce Vita and Caffè Concerto (Waiting confirmation)
Thursday 31 January 2008 - 9 pm at Palazzo Zanardi

At 9:00 pm guests will be welcomed with a cocktail and music by two bands: one classical and one modern. An Orchestra Caffè Concerto will pay homage to the Venice Carnival. This will be followed by a gala seated dinner with a traditional Venetian menu. An award will be given to the most romantic couple of the evening. The ball will continue with live modern music 60’s, 70’s & 80’s.
*Dress code: Dolce Vita dress
*Price: 190 Euro per person

The Elixir of Love (Waiting confirmation)
Saturday 2 February 2008 - 9 pm at Palazzo Zanardi

Guests will be entertained by the most beautiful aria of 19th century music with quartet baroque and soprano. The Elixir of Love, Donzinetti famous opera will be performed and the theme is the love story of Nemorino. Programme: 9.00 pm – Welcome cocktail and seated buffet gala dinner with musical entertainment 11.00 pm – 18th century Venetian musical entertainment After midnight guests will enjoy international modern music from the 70s to the present day.
*Dress code: Costume and Mask
*Price: 280 Euro per person

The Sunday of Lovers. A Venetian Cocktail and buffet of Venetian typical cakes
Sunday 3 February 2008 - 6 pm at Palazzo Zanardi (Waiting confirmation)

Join the Sunday of Lovers and try to win an award for the most romantic couple in attendance. A baroque quartet and lyrical singer will perform an aria of famous love songs. Guests will enjoy a Venetian cocktail and buffet of Venetian typical cakes.
*Dress code: Costume and Mask
*Price: 80 Euro per person

The Serenissima Ball and Love Duets (Waiting confirmation)
Tuesday 5 February 2008 - 9 pm at Palazzo Zanardi

A Soprano, Baritono and strings quartet will perform duets from the most famous operas such as La Traviata, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, La Serva Padrona and La Bohème. The Ball begins at 9.00 p.m with an elegant welcome cocktail and performance by a Baroque Quartet. This will be followed by a Gala Dinner at 9.45pm. After dinner, the party will go on with live music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
*Dress code: Costume and Mask
*Price: 195 Euro per person

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COSTUME RENTAL

During the carneval time you will find a wide choice of first quality costumes, masks, hats, wigs and accessories from the 16th to the 20th century that you can rent for any of these special occasions. *Prices will vary. *Costume rental is available on request.

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