{"id":7,"date":"2018-09-26T05:31:59","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T05:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vampireballpdx.com\/VWB\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2022-11-18T21:11:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T05:11:04","slug":"about-vespertine-winter-ball","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vampireballpdx.com\/VWB\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Vespertine Winter Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_header \" style=\"text-align:left;padding:30px 0 30px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\";text-align:left;\">About The Event<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>Hosted in Portland, Oregon, this event is a formal attire, white winter, woodland-creature, Gothic gala. For one night, you will enter a world of snow and ice, magic, elegance and the finest in stage performances and aerial entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Resurrected after 4 years of slumber, this beloved and highly anticipated event will be hosted in the historic Kridel Grand Ballroom at the Portland Art Museum. DJ Owen (San Francisco) and Crankenstein (Portland) will be playing the best in Gothic\/Synth-pop with catered food from <a href=\"https:\/\/vibranttable.com\/\">Vibrant Table Catering &#038; Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1558\" src=\"https:\/\/vampireballpdx.com\/VWB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-Vespertine_Flyer_WEB-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"588\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This event is dress code enforced.<\/p>\n<p>To stay up-to-date on announcements, please follow the event&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VespertineWinterBall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1796868210671477\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event Invite<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the new Instagram account! Follow us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vespertinewinterball\/\">@vespertinewinterball<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_header \" style=\"text-align:left;padding:30px 0 30px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\";text-align:left;\">Gallery<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>Guests are encouraged to look through the <a href=\"https:\/\/vampireballpdx.com\/VWB\/gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallery<\/a> from previous Vespertine Winter Ball events. Guest attire has predominantly been white\/blue\/silver, but those color(s) are not a requirement &#8211; even the most formal of black is welcome. Elaborate headpieces such as ice crowns\/tiaras, woodland creature horns\/antlers, etc. have always been very popular among guests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_header \" style=\"text-align:left;padding:30px 0 30px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\";text-align:left;\">Tickets<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>Tickets are exclusively sold here on this website. They are NOT electronic, but are physically mailed. Please ensure your mailing address is correct upon purchase.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on pricing and how to purchase your tickets, please follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/vampireballpdx.com\/VWB\/pages\/buy-tickets\/\">link.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_header \" style=\"text-align:left;padding:30px 0 30px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\";text-align:left;\">Dress Code<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>No street clothes (t-shirts\/tank tops), no exception. Minimum attire includes: Dress shirt\/dress pants, cocktail dress, etc.<\/p>\n<p>This event is known for being very &#8216;formal costume&#8217; heavy. Think of it as if you were entering the grand court of a Snow Queen &#8211; a world of forest creatures, ice, elegant formal attire and magic. We encourage guests to look through the albums on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VespertineWinterBall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vespertine Facebook Page<\/a> for inspiration and photos from prior years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"one\" >\n<div class=\"one_half_bg textright\" style=\"padding:0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\"\">Quick Event Details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<ul>\n<li>9:00PM \u2013 2:00AM<\/li>\n<li>Kridel Grand Ballroom, Portland Art Museum<\/li>\n<li>1119 SW Park Avenue<\/li>\n<li>21+\/Full Bars<\/li>\n<li>Live Stage and Aerial Performances<\/li>\n<li>DJ&#8217;s: Owen (San Francisco) &#038; Crankenstein (PDX)<\/li>\n<li>Dress Code Enforced<\/li>\n<li>Fully Catered Appetizer Buffet<\/li>\n<li>Photobooth<\/li>\n<li>Coat Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_bg\"><\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/div>\n<div  class=\"one\" >\n<div class=\"one_half_bg textright\" style=\"padding:0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\"\">Hotel Discount &#8211; The Paramount<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>Located in downtown Portland, the luxurious Paramount Hotel is two blocks away from the Portland Art Museum.<\/p>\n<p>$134 for Deluxe Guestrooms w\/1 King or 2 Queen Beds + 16% taxes. Parking fee not included.<\/p>\n<p>3 ways to book:<br \/>\n1. Online using the Vespertine <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freservations.travelclick.com%2F104209%3FgroupID%3D3555486&#038;data=05%7C01%7C%7C1af88cd5bd71491cad0008da8ac74cff%7Cf720296908904694acd03173243c4cdc%7C0%7C0%7C637974885841075447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=ZA2BoL%2BRb1yFY%2BzA8e7M14J%2FTiZLPE15zuURjgA4QXM%3D&#038;reserved=0\">booking link<\/a><br \/>\n2. Call directly at 503-223-9900, option 0 and speak with the\u00a0 front desk. Reference Room Block Code: VWB<br \/>\n3. If you experience any issues, please reach out to jthompson@portlandparamount.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_bg\"><\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/div>\n<div  class=\"one\" >\n<div class=\"one_half_bg textright\" style=\"padding:0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\"\">Meet &amp; Greet<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>Hosted at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themidnightpdx\/\">The Midnight Society<\/a> the night before the event &#8211; the Meet &#038; Greet is a chance for faces both old and new, from near and far,\u00a0 the chance to mingle over delicious, finely crafted cocktails by one of Portland&#8217;s top award-winning mixologists, <a href=\"https:\/\/pdx.eater.com\/2021\/1\/5\/22215651\/bar-midnight-opening-southeast-belmont\">Estanislado Orona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, December 2, 2022<\/li>\n<li>7:00pm &#8211; 9:00pm<\/li>\n<li>The Midnight Society<\/li>\n<li>3341 SE Belmont Street, Portland<\/li>\n<li>21+<\/li>\n<li>No Entry Fee<\/li>\n<li>No Dress Code (although guests have historically worn cocktail attire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_bg\"><\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/div>\n<div  class=\"one\" >\n<div class=\"one_half_bg textright\" style=\"padding:0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\"\">Winter Market<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>In collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/themidnightsocietypdx.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Midnight<\/a>, Lady Raven will be hosting a vendors market the day after the main event. Featuring a variety of local and regional vendors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday, December 4th, 2022<\/li>\n<li>1:00pm &#8211; 7:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Location: The Midnight<\/li>\n<li>3341 SE Belmont Street, Portland<\/li>\n<li>21+<\/li>\n<li>No Entry Fee<\/li>\n<li>$1.00 off drinks w\/Vespertine ticket stub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_bg\"><\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/div>\n<div  class=\"one\" >\n<div class=\"one_half_bg textright\" style=\"padding:0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\"\">Winter Market<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>In collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/themidnightsocietypdx.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Midnight<\/a>, Lady Raven will be hosting a vendors market the day after the main event. Featuring a variety of local and regional vendors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday, December 4th, 2022<\/li>\n<li>1:00pm &#8211; 7:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Location: The Midnight<\/li>\n<li>3341 SE Belmont Street, Portland<\/li>\n<li>21+<\/li>\n<li>No Entry Fee<\/li>\n<li>$1.00 off drinks w\/Vespertine ticket stub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_bg\"><\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/div>\n<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_header \" style=\"text-align:left;padding:30px 0 30px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\";text-align:left;\">Our Performers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>This year&#8217;s Vespertine Winter Ball will feature a visual story of winter magic, personal transformation and an ancient tale of good versus evil. Featuring some of the very best aerial and stage performers from the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_header \" style=\"text-align:left;padding:30px 0 30px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\";text-align:left;\">Our Performers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>This year&#8217;s Vespertine Winter Ball will feature a visual story of winter magic, personal transformation and an ancient tale of good versus evil. Featuring some of the very best aerial and stage performers from the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_header \" style=\"text-align:left;padding:30px 0 30px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"width:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\";text-align:left;\">Our Performers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>This year&#8217;s Vespertine Winter Ball will feature a visual story of winter magic, personal transformation and an ancient tale of good versus evil. 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