Hotel Arts
119 - 12th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
Enter our Grand ballroom doors to a spellbinding and colourful world that awaits beyond the realms of your imagination. Curious characters defy belief and silent smiles will tease, beguile, and entertain you.
Immerse yourself in sultry night of disguise and intrigue. Don your mask and join an elite group known as the Mascherari.
This is a night you will never forget.
Schedule of Events
5:30 Grand Ballroom doors open for Venetian (Dinner) Ticket Holders
6:30 Dinner in an Italian piazza under Venetian Stars
8:00 Unveiling of the Masquerade Ball
8:30 Grand Ballroom doors open for Masquerade (Dance) Ticket Holders
11:30 Midnight Masquerade Performances & Venetian Masquerade Contest
11:59 New Year's Eve Countdown
Dinner Menu
Roasted Butternut Squash
Coconut Curry with Caramelized Apples & Toasted Hazelnut
Pan Seared Breast of Chicken in Lemon Thyme Sauce
Fingerling Potatoes, Carrots, Tomato & Broccolini
Chocolate Espresso Torte
Fresh Fruit Garnish, Sauce Anglaise
Entertainment
Emcee, Dani Rohs (Vibe 98.5)
DJ Tanner spinning Top 40 and Old School
Live Art Piece by Laura Johnson, "Midnight in Venice"
Illusions by ACETRIFE
Dance Calgary - Tango Performances
Harpist - Adrienne Schipperus
Capriccio Group String Trio
Roving Art Pieces - ACAD
and More!
Official Mask Sponsor
All ticket holders will receive a 20% discount at our official mask supplier, Chuckles. Please present your ticket for this promotion.
The Mascherari, are known as the mask makers dating back to the 11th century Venetian carnivals. The Mascherari were officially recognized as their own guild in 1436. The practice of wearing masks for a disguise peaked in the 18th century, when venetians of different social classes used the carnival as an excuse to mingle without fear of recognition or retribution.Close