BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250302T000000Z DTEND:20250302T040000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Ball of Dreams - A Venetian-Themed Masquerade at Hammond Castle Museum DESCRIPTION:Event Highlights: Fire Spinner\, Contortionist\, Juggler\, Stiltwalker\, Roving Harpist\, String Quartet\, DJ & Dancing\n\nCatering by: Gloucester's Missy Sallah of Sugar Magnolias\n\nOpen Bar: Serving Beer\, Wine\, Prosecco & Signature Cocktail.\n\n\n\nMasked in mystery and draped in decadence\, this unforgettable masquerade ball promises an evening of magic\, intrigue\, and timeless elegance. Step back in time to 15th-century Venice\, where the Renaissance ignited a flourishing of art\, beauty\, and imagination. Originally an exclusive affair for the elite\, masquerade balls grew in popularity across Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries\, defying societal norms by uniting rich and poor in shared celebration.\n\n\n\nAt Hammond Castle Museum\, we invite you to an extraordinary evening of colorful costumes\, captivating music\, exquisite cuisine\, and dazzling live entertainment. From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM\, immerse yourself in the grandeur and enchantment of The Masquerade Ball of Dreams. Upon arrival\, you'll be greeted by the thrilling spectacle of a fire juggler\, lighting your way across the drawbridge and into the Castle. Inside the Great Hall\, a string quartet will fill the air with the timeless sounds of Vivaldi's Four Seasons\, Mozart\, and Beethoven\, setting the perfect ambiance.\n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, a roving harpist will serenade you with Italian classics as you explore the Castle's galleries and secret passageways. Indulge in elegant hors d'oeuvres and decadent desserts\, featuring both passed and stationary selections designed by Missy Sallah of Gloucester's Sugar Magnolias. An open bar will offer beer\, wine\, Prosecco\, and a signature cocktail crafted especially for the night. As you mingle and dance\, captivating performers\, including a juggler\, contortionist\, and stilt walker\, will enchant and dazzle\, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder and excitement.\n\n\n\nPrepare for a night of splendor and revelry that will transport you to another time and leave you with memories to cherish forever.\n\n This event is strictly 21+\, ID required.\n Check-in begins at 6:45 pm.\n Catering by: Sugar Magnolias.\n\nSuggested Attire: "Dress to Impress." Masks are mandatory\, but guests are encouraged to embrace the theme with formal attire or fully themed costumes whatever makes you feel comfortable and festive. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event Highlights: \;Fire Spinner\, Contortionist\, Juggler\, Stiltwalker\, Roving Harpist\, String Quartet\, DJ &\; Dancing
\nCatering by: Gloucester&rsquo\;s Missy Sallah of Sugar Magnolias
\nOpen Bar: \;Serving Beer\, Wine\, Prosecco &\; Signature Cocktail.
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\nMasked in mystery and draped in decadence\, this unforgettable masquerade ball promises an evening of magic\, intrigue\, and timeless elegance. Step back in time to 15th-century Venice\, where the Renaissance ignited a flourishing of art\, beauty\, and imagination. Originally an exclusive affair for the elite\, masquerade balls grew in popularity across Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries\, defying societal norms by uniting rich and poor in shared celebration.
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\nAt Hammond Castle Museum\, we invite you to an extraordinary evening of colorful costumes\, captivating music\, exquisite cuisine\, and dazzling live entertainment. From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM\, immerse yourself in the grandeur and enchantment of The Masquerade Ball of Dreams. Upon arrival\, you&rsquo\;ll be greeted by the thrilling spectacle of a fire juggler\, lighting your way across the drawbridge and into the Castle. Inside the Great Hall\, a string quartet will fill the air with the timeless sounds of Vivaldi&rsquo\;s Four Seasons\, Mozart\, and Beethoven\, setting the perfect ambiance.
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\nThroughout the evening\, a roving harpist will serenade you with Italian classics as you explore the Castle&rsquo\;s galleries and secret passageways. Indulge in elegant hors d&rsquo\;oeuvres and decadent desserts\, featuring both passed and stationary selections designed by Missy Sallah of Gloucester'\;s Sugar Magnolias. An open bar will offer beer\, wine\, Prosecco\, and a signature cocktail crafted especially for the night. As you mingle and dance\, captivating performers\, including a juggler\, contortionist\, and stilt walker\, will enchant and dazzle\, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder and excitement.
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\nPrepare for a night of splendor and revelry that will transport you to another time and leave you with memories to cherish forever.\n\nSuggested Attire: &ldquo\;Dress to Impress.&rdquo\; Masks are mandatory\, but guests are encouraged to embrace the theme with formal attire or fully themed costumes&mdash\;whatever makes you feel comfortable and festive.
\n \; LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester\, MA 01930 UID:e.2981.34839 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260403T231615Z URL:https://visit.rockportusa.com/events/details/ball-of-dreams-a-venetian-themed-masquerade-at-hammond-castle-museum-34839 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR