photo: Adam Michaud
model: Teri Hartgove

Melody Ballroom
615 SE Alder
Portland, Oregon
21+ w/ valid ID
9pm - 2am
Dress Code Enforced

Venue Website
Join the VMB mailing list
Myspace

Parking:
7th & Washington
6th & Alder (US Bank)
6th & Morrison (B of A)

Wheelchair accessible (stair climbing machine)

Hotel List
A list of the nearby hotels can be found here

Hotels offering discounts to VMB guests:

The Red Lion
1021 NE Grand Ave
503-235-2100
$89 for 1 king or 2 queens
Rate is based on availability.
Must call hotel directly to receive discount! When you call ask for the "Vampires Masquerade Ball discount"

Inn at the Convention Center
420 NE Holladay St
503-233-6331
$79 for 1 king or 2 queens
Rate is based on availability
Must call hotel directly to receive discount.
(we have never personally been here ourselves so we can't vouch for it)

7th Annual VMB Tickets Available online now!

Tickets are only available at the door for $30

Tickets bought online will be at ballroom entrance the night of the event. Tickets will not be mailed.

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Meet & Greet, Friday March 27th

For the last three years the VMB has hosted a meet & greet the night before the Ball. It's an opportunity for those from out of town to relax and mingle with Portlanders before the big night. This year the pre-ball gathering will be held at the Bossanova Ballroom. Located at 722 East Burnside it's the perfect venue for the VMB meet & greet, and it's within a short distance of the Melody Ballroom so for those staying close in the area it will be easy to find.

The meet & greet is hosted by the VMB's very own MC, Noah Mickens. We are very proud to announce that the headliner that night will be the DeadFly Ensemble from L.A. Complete with dj's and local performers (some from former VMB's), it will be a night worth arriving one day earlier for.

Meet & Greet: 3/27, Bossanova Ballroom - 722 E Burnside
Time: to be announced
Price: $10 w/VMB ticket. $15 reg price
Purchased tickets online? Paypal list will be at the door
Performers: DeadFly Ensemble, Soriah, and many more to come
DJ's: to be announced

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What is the VMB . . .

It's a night of elegance, decadence, and prestige that is exclusively held one night a year in the city of Portland, OR. It's our local goth/industrial community's night to shine! Complete with regional vendors, dj's, performers, professional event photographers, and catering (cheeses, breads, meats, desserts, chocolate fountains, etc). The success of the prior six years with attendance now exceeding 800 will ensure the 7th Annual Vampire's Masquerade Ball will be sure to impress.

Using "vampire" in the name is meant to touch on dark romanticism, having an appreciation for all that we find beautiful in the gothic community. While this event is not put on by the vampire community itself, to date they have been very supportive and are very welcome to attend.

Being that this is a formal gothic/industrial event (and not to be confused for a costume party) the majority of attendees are of that subculture. The diversity this night encourages can be easily seen in the attire of those who attend. You will encounter individuals from such genres as romantic goth, death rock, fetish, corporate goth, industrial, victorian, edwardian, steam punk, etc. Although masks are encouraged, they are not required.

Darkest Regards,

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Historic Melody Ballroom

Over the previous years the VMB has been hosted within various ballrooms in Portland. The most recent two however, have been held at The Melody Ballroom. The interior itself is a perfect setting for the event both in size and style, additionally the consistent professionalism and kindness the staff have shown our community has been unmatched by any other venue. Built in 1925 the Grand Ballroom complete with 30' foot ceiling, red walls, edwardian trim, crystal chandeliers, and spacious stage is again a perfect setting for this elegant night. Might we also add that according to the owners and staff this beautiful space is also known to be haunted by a female apparition.

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