Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM Celebrate the last days of summer in a magnificent Georgetown mansion circa the 1800s. Join us to a step back in time and into an elegant ball from the pages of a Jane Austen novel! Event Details Celebrate the last days of summer with an elegant ball and garden party (weather permitting!) featuring dancing to a live orchestra in one of Georgetown’s most historic and magnificent mansions (circa 1800)! Come on your own or with friends for an exquisite evening of good company and conversation, along with delectable desserts, music, wine and dance! This is a special and rare opportunity to meet other internationally minded professionals in a delightful setting. Of course, you do not need a date to attend as the event will be attended by both singles and couples. Take a step back in time to the exquisite setting of an elegant ball from the pages of a Jane Austen novel! Dumbarton House, one of the most magnificent mansions in Georgetown, sets the stage for your magical evening of music, food, wine and dancing that brings to life the elegance of old Europe and the charm of Federal America. Please note that due to considerations at historic Dumbarton House the open bar of the gala will be limited to white wine, soft drinks, and juices. The open bar will be available until 11:10 PM. We are proud to partner with Dumbarton House, for a timeless evening and the extraordinary occasion to attend a ball at one the jewels of Georgetown’s historic mansions. If you admire the Regency period of Jane Austen’s England, you will marvel in the atmosphere of America’s counterpart at Dumbarton House, built on the heights of Georgetown just as the new Republic’s Federal government was settling into Washington City. The mansion’s garden and ballroom provide the perfect setting for your summer evening. Held in the lovely yellow Belle Vue Room, a contemporary ballroom with classical Federal elements such as Palladian-style French doors, “candlight” sconces and chandelier, the Ball will feature a live dance orchestra! If you are new to dancing, we will offer dance lessons on the waltz prior to the ball on May 18th at the Embassy of France! Expert historic dancing mistresses will also be on hand to show you dance steps during orchestra breaks during the ball! A delightful candlelit buffet of tempting Federal-inspired desserts, summer wines and “tea punch” will be served. Take a respite from dancing by wandering with glass-in-hand to explore the nearly two acres of gardens, grounds and terraces of Dumbarton House (weather permitting!). The historic rooms and current exhibition of Dumbarton House will be open for touring showcasing the grand rooms, decorative arts, paintings, and furniture from 8:00 to 9:30pm. :::: Dance the Night Away You will dance to a wonderful mix of waltzes, Viennese Waltzes, as well as Federal style dances that will be shown to you during orchestra breaks. :::: Step Back in Time During the ball you will be able to experience the opportunity to learn a historic dance from the period by two accomplished dance mistresses who have taught or performed historic dance at the Department of State, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington's Mou< Requested Attire White Tie or Black Tie Optional (dark suits are also fine!). Vintage formal attire such as ball gowns or the Federal/Regency Period welcome (Pretend like you are taking part in a scene from a Jane Austen Ball)! Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) 8:00 PM: Benefactor Admission 8:30 PM: General Admission 9:30 PM: Late Admission 11:30 PM Evening Concludes Rain Date Policy The event will go ahead rain or shine! Tickets and Registration General admission tickets* with admission at 8:30 PM are only $80 for a limited time and include an elaborate dessert buffet, open bar serving wine, and dancing to a live orchestra. Benefactors’ tickets* with champagne reception and admission at 8:00 PM are only $99 for a limited time. Benefactors are invited to arrive early, at 8:00pm, for a champagne toast in the lovely North Garden (weather garden) followed by dancing to the music of a live orchestra while enjoying an elaborate dessert buffet and open bar serving wine. Late admission ticket with admission at 9:30 PM are only $65: This delayed admission option includes dancing to a live orchestra while enjoying a delectable dessert buffet with open bar. * Please note that the evening includes an elaborate dessert reception. Kindly note that dinner is NOT served during the gala. Reservations and prepayment required via the ICDC website. Space is limited so please make your reservations early! http://www.internationalclubdc.com Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on online ticket sales. Address Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street NW Washington, DC 20007 PLEASE NOTE: The ball is held at DUMBARTON HOUSE -- Not at Dumbarton Oaks! Directions Dumbarton House is accessible by Metro. Take the Red Line to the Dupont Circle Station, Q Street North exit. The house is approximately six blocks west on Q Street, just over the Q Street Bridge into Georgetown – a short walk, or bus ride on the D-2 or D-6 bus lines. DRIVING TO DUMBARTON HOUSE… Click on this schmap.me logo for a perfectly-displayed map to Dumbarton House on a PC, Mac, and most mobile phones! FROM THE NORTH: Down Wisconsin Avenue, turn left onto Q Street, drive 5.5 blocks to the house. Down Connecticut Avenue, turn right onto Florida Avenue, cross Massachusetts Avenue onto 22nd Street and turn right onto P Street, turn right onto 28th Street, turn right onto Q Street, go .5 blocks to the house. FROM THE SOUTH: Up Interstate 395, bear onto Washington Boulevard (Virginia Highway 27) to and across Arlington Memorial Bridge, bear left of the Lincoln Memorial, turn left onto 23rd Street, go around Washington Circle and onto Pennsylvania Avenue toward Georgetown, turn right onto 28th Street, turn right onto Q Street, go .5 blocks to the house. FROM THE WEST: Toward D.C. on Interstate 66, exit at Rosslyn, turn left on North Lynn Street, cross Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge, turn right on M Street, turn left on 28th Street, turn right onto Q Street, go .5 blocks to the house. OR: from U.S. Highway 50 or Interstate 66, cross Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge to Consitution Avenue, turn left onto 23rd Street, and pick up instructions coming from the south. FROM THE EAST: Toward D.C. on New York Avenue (U.S. Highway 50) or Rhode Island Avenue (U.S. Highway 1): meet and turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue, go around Dupont Circle onto P Street, turn right on 28th Street, turn right on Q Street, go .5 block to the house. PARKING: There is a small lot behind the house off 27th Street; street parking is residentially zoned at two hours for nonresidents, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. ** Do NOT park on the gravel drive; pull into the paved lot behind iron gates. Additional Event Information & Notes Tentative Dessert Menu Viennese Sacher Torte: Two layers of rich chocolate torte filled with apricot jam and finished with a dark chocolate glaze. Lemon Citron Cake: Lemon Sponge Cake with lemon curd filling and finished with lemon buttercream and a lemon glaze Chocolate Raspberry Cake: Chocolate Cake with a fresh raspberry filling finished with chocolate buttercream and raspberry glaze Strawberries and Cream: Vanilla cake filled with strawberries and all natural whipped cream Gourmet chocolates and truffles Fresh Fruit Cake: Vanilla cake with a custard filling. Finished with whipped cream and an abundance of fresh fruit Chocolate Torte: Three layers of our chocolate torte filled with chocolate mousse and finished with chocolate ganache. A selection of miniature tarts including cheesecakes, and éclairs Fresh fruit with Chocolate-dipped strawberries Fruit, Cheese, and Dips: Homemade dips and cheese platters served with assorted crackers and sliced baguette