Las Vegas Ball

Here are a pair of images from this year's Symphony Ball. The theme of the ball was Las Vegas (think late 50s early 60s, rat pack....over the top)

The Ball is the social event of the season; everyone who is a someone attends the gala. This year was no exception. 775 of the local social elite came to eat, drink and be merry. Although the Ball is the single largest fundraiser for the Symphony, most of these folks have never attended a concert.

Here Kelly and I pause to chat with a good friend of the symphony and ours. (Yes, I'm the overly tall giant in the picture.)

The evening began with cocktail hour (cosmos all around) and then led to the event of the evening: the presentation of the Symphony Belles and Beaux.

Yes, our symphony has a Belle and Beaux program - translate debutante. It's an event to present these young men and women to the local society. The presentation includes the young folks escorted by their parents, their name is read, and then the bow and curtsy. (and repeat 78 times)

Following the formal presentation we enjoyed a fairly extravagant meal.Crowned by a chocolate mousse served in a chocolate dice, with a chocolate playing card and topped with fresh berries...divine, simply divine.

Enough of the boring stuff...the end of dinner means the real party can begin.

Kelly and I noticed that the flamingos at the entrance of the party looked a little thirsty. We did the honorable thing and offered the dry bird a sip of Kelly's drink.

Eventually, as all good things must, the evening came to an end. There was much dancing, much frolicking, and enjoyment of each others company.