VSC 2021 Annual Grand Victorian Ball (COVID Permitting*)

5925 W 32nd Ave,Wheat Ridge CO 80212

25 September, 2021

Description

The VSC will resume its Grand Victorian Ball (If COVID restrictions persist we'll sub Moonlit Victorian Concert / box dinner again ) The 2021 VSC Grand Ball will feature live music and dancing of the Victorian era (1831-1901). All dances will be taught by Dance Historian, Sharon Guli and no prior experience is needed. Children: See Minor-Children-at-Grand-Ball Policy below before buying tickets for anyone under 16. Historic attire is encouraged but not required, modern dressy is a fine alternative. Bring a camera, you will want to photograph this event! A professional green screen photographer will also be available to take your photograph with castles and other exciting backgrounds! This year's intermission will highlight Prince Albert's Great (international industry) Exhibition of 1851. England had had Exhibitions before but they were national. Victoria's husband, Albert, expanded it to include other countries of the world earning the title "The Great" Exhibition. If you desire to piggyback on this theme feel free to come in Victorian attire that represents Victorian industry and professions through their era which ended in 1901. Additionally we include the Edwardian period, which was the brief reign of Victoria's son Edward, "Birdie", which ended in 1910. Also always welcome... tuxes, riverboat gamblers, gentile ladies in hoops and bustles, preachers, doc Holiday, family-friendly steam punk, civil war military and more. etc. Printing your ticket is OPTIONAL and will not be needed at the door. Your name will be on the Guest List at check in. Sales at the door depend on ticket availability and we have sold out before and there were NO ticket sales at the door. Reserve your tickets in advance but remember No refunds after September 1, 2021 unless the pandemic requires a change of venue, then you will have an option to convert to the alternative outdoor live concert Moonlit Garden Soiree & box dinner or ask for a refund. Both venues ARE wheel chair accessible. Parking at the Sons & Daughters of Italy is free. For the sake of the neighbors we encourage you to refrain from parking lot conversations late at night. There will be munchies included at intermission and a silent auction to support the VSC which is a Colorado non-profit 501 (4) (c). We'd love for you to bring an item to donate for sale and some cash to buy other silent auction items. (Auction items do not have to be Victorian).Have questions about VSC 2021 Victorian Grand Ball? Contact [email protected] or Kim or Geo 303 722-8233  FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? 12 or older must have a ticket.  Under age 16 see children policy below.  Have your ID available but it is ok if you are using someone else's ticket and only have YOUR ID with you. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? T he Sons & Daughters of Italy Venue has a parking lot and Parking is free.  For the sake of the neighbors we encourage you to refrain from parking lot conversations late at night. [email protected]   George or Kim 303 722-8233  What's the refund policy? Tickets are refundable through August 31.  No refunds beginning Sept 1* however tickets are transferable. We have sold out several times so buying in advance is a good idea.  We have made more room for a larger group by having less tables so we do NOT guarantee a seat at a table during intermission. *If the pandemic requires a change of venue, then you will have an option to convert your ball ticket to the alternative outdoor live concert Moonlit Garden Soiree & box dinner or ask for a refund up until September 20th.  Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? You do not need your printed ticket.  Your name will be on the guest list. (If you give your ticket to someone else they must know the exact name you purchased the ticket under and will show their own ID).  Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?  Yes, however we will not be updating the new info in advance if you sell or give your ticket away.  The new person should come with your name and update the name and  info at the event desk.   Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?  Yes.  When you check in at the event give us the purchase name and the new name.   What is your CHILD POLICY?  We view children as the future of our Club and welcome them to our Grand Ball when they can adhere to our STRICTLY ENFORCED child policy, as follows:  1) Children 15 and younger should dance with the adults in their party only and not with other children.  2) Children should never walk or run across the dance floor because of the risk of tripping people. Your family may be asked to leave early, with no refund, if children cross the dance floor instead of walk around the dance floor.   3) The dance mistress will announce when a particular dance is too complex for children and they will need to sit and watch instead of participating.  We welcome families who can adhere to this policy and enjoy having them at the ball.