ADMISSION TO THE MAIN GALA IS AT 8:30 PM
VIP ADMISSION IS AT 7:00 PM
Tonight, travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Washington, DC. In a rare opportunity, step on to Italian soil for a very special and elegant evening celebrating Sicilian culture at the Embassy of Italy.
As you enter this incredible and beautiful Embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe. Experience an Italian and Sicilian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, dancing, opera, film, and more!
This classic celebration has been one of the hottest tickets to attend in Italy for centuries. Tonight, we invite you to dance as they do on the most elegant of dance floors and ballrooms of Palermo and in the streets of the Sicilian countryside.
All this - plus a portion of each ticket sale will benefit the American Cancer Society .
We are offering a VIP and GENERAL (Reduced) Admission package.
PROGRAM:
(VIP OPTION: SEE BELOW - INCLUDES DINNER AND EARLY ADMISSION)
1) ITALIAN OPEN BAR:
Toast to Venice and Italy all night long with fantastic Italian wines, beers and other (nonalcoholic beverages).
2) ITALIAN & SICILIAN DESSERTS:
Experience a buffet of authentic Italian desserts. (An optional VIP reception is also available via this website which includes a private reception with exquisite buffet dinner of Italian delicacies).
DESERT MENU
Assorted Cannoli
Cassata
Setteveli
[Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake]
Limoncello Cookies
Tiramisu
Individual Ricotta Cheesecake with almonds
Zabaglione Sauce with Berries
Chocolate Rum Birds
Rozzatta
[Caramel cream]
Ricotta cheese strawberry cake
3) EUROPEAN BALLROOM MUSIC (8:30 pm to 10:30 pm):
Tonight's Ball will fill the room with Italy’s and Europe's greatest classical ballroom treasures as you dance the night away in this unique, authentic setting.
4) SICILIAN BALLROOM DANCE PRESENTATION & LESSON:
A masterful local Ballroom instructor/couple will perform a special dance show highlighting the ballroom classics as danced for centuries. Following the demonstration, our instructors will offer a brief ballroom lesson to keep you dancing the way Venetians danced for centuries.
5) SICILIAN OPERA PRESENTATION:
Tonight we present you with a unique sampling of timeless classics from the leading Opera houses of Sicily. Two opera singers will be on hand for a live exclusive performance (from the Baroque, through the romantic period and to today).
6) LATE DJ & DANCING:
In the last half of the evening, one of Washington, D.C.'s greatest D.J.s brings us the best in retro, swing and top 40 dancing - Italian style!
7) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN:
Participate in a drawing in which one lucky winner will win a trip to the Caribbean (Air and Hotel).
8) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION:
In memory of a former TTD staff member, a portion of each ticket will be going to the American Cancer Society. For full details about the organization, see http://www.cancer.org/.
Note: This is primarily a stand up, buffet style reception with limited seating throughout the evening. We will have limited tables and chairs, but will not be able to accommodate seating for all attendees at one time. If you have any special needs, please email [email protected] in advance.
VIP OPTION: For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:
Arancine
[Sicilian Rice Balls]
Caponata
[Eggplant vegetables stew]
Spicy Sicilian Chicken with Orange
Couscous Di Pesce
[Couscous with assorted fish]
Rigatoni with Sausage &Peppers
Grilled Skirt Steak
[served with fennel grilled tomato cannellini beans]
Gnocchi with Squash and Kale
Panzanella Salad
Chickpea-Radicchio Salad
NOTE: Please be advised that this event is NOT directly organized by the Embassy of Italy. Any concern or information request on the event MUST be addressed through our organization directly. Please do not contact the embassy with any specific questions.
ADMISSION TO THE MAIN GALA IS AT 8:30 PM
VIP ADMISSION IS AT 7:00 PM
Tonight, travel thousands of miles away and hundreds of years in the past without ever leaving Washington, DC. In a rare opportunity, step on to Italian soil for a very special and elegant evening celebrating Sicilian culture at the Embassy of Italy.
As you enter this incredible and beautiful Embassy, be transported to perhaps one of the most admired countries in Europe. Experience an Italian and Sicilian evening filled with Italian food, open bar, dancing, opera, film, and more!
This classic celebration has been one of the hottest tickets to attend in Italy for centuries. Tonight, we invite you to dance as they do on the most elegant of dance floors and ballrooms of Palermo and in the streets of the Sicilian countryside.
All this - plus a portion of each ticket sale will benefit the American Cancer Society .
We are offering a VIP and GENERAL (Reduced) Admission package.
PROGRAM:
(VIP OPTION: SEE BELOW - INCLUDES DINNER AND EARLY ADMISSION)
1) ITALIAN OPEN BAR:
Toast to Venice and Italy all night long with fantastic Italian wines, beers and other (nonalcoholic beverages).
2) ITALIAN & SICILIAN DESSERTS:
Experience a buffet of authentic Italian desserts. (An optional VIP reception is also available via this website which includes a private reception with exquisite buffet dinner of Italian delicacies).
DESERT MENU
Assorted Cannoli
Cassata
Setteveli
[Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake]
Limoncello Cookies
Tiramisu
Individual Ricotta Cheesecake with almonds
Zabaglione Sauce with Berries
Chocolate Rum Birds
Rozzatta
[Caramel cream]
Ricotta cheese strawberry cake
3) EUROPEAN BALLROOM MUSIC (8:30 pm to 10:30 pm):
Tonight's Ball will fill the room with Italy’s and Europe's greatest classical ballroom treasures as you dance the night away in this unique, authentic setting.
4) SICILIAN BALLROOM DANCE PRESENTATION & LESSON:
A masterful local Ballroom instructor/couple will perform a special dance show highlighting the ballroom classics as danced for centuries. Following the demonstration, our instructors will offer a brief ballroom lesson to keep you dancing the way Venetians danced for centuries.
5) SICILIAN OPERA PRESENTATION:
Tonight we present you with a unique sampling of timeless classics from the leading Opera houses of Sicily. Two opera singers will be on hand for a live exclusive performance (from the Baroque, through the romantic period and to today).
6) LATE DJ & DANCING:
In the last half of the evening, one of Washington, D.C.'s greatest D.J.s brings us the best in retro, swing and top 40 dancing - Italian style!
7) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN:
Participate in a drawing in which one lucky winner will win a trip to the Caribbean (Air and Hotel).
8) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION:
In memory of a former TTD staff member, a portion of each ticket will be going to the American Cancer Society. For full details about the organization, see http://www.cancer.org/.
Note: This is primarily a stand up, buffet style reception with limited seating throughout the evening. We will have limited tables and chairs, but will not be able to accommodate seating for all attendees at one time. If you have any special needs, please email [email protected] in advance.
VIP OPTION: For a little extra royalty this evening, you will get:
Arancine
[Sicilian Rice Balls]
Caponata
[Eggplant vegetables stew]
Spicy Sicilian Chicken with Orange
Couscous Di Pesce
[Couscous with assorted fish]
Rigatoni with Sausage &Peppers
Grilled Skirt Steak
[served with fennel grilled tomato cannellini beans]
Gnocchi with Squash and Kale
Panzanella Salad
Chickpea-Radicchio Salad
NOTE: Please be advised that this event is NOT directly organized by the Embassy of Italy. Any concern or information request on the event MUST be addressed through our organization directly. Please do not contact the embassy with any specific questions.