International Club of D.C. Annual Viennese Ball

You will feast on champagne, world-renowned Austrian wine, dinner, and a lavish dessert buffet in the finest Viennese tradition. Watch the twirling silhouettes on the marble dance floor below move to the sounds of the world’s most beloved waltzes, and other dance music from around the world.

This is a great opportunity for a private viewing of the museum’s permanent art collection, experience the elegant atmosphere of a European Ball, as well as meet international professionals and members of the diplomatic community. 

Requested Attire
White Tie or Black Tie Optional (dark suits are also fine!)
Vintage formal attire from the renaissance era or the 1900s welcome!

:::: Tickets and Registration

RSVPs MUST be made through the ICDC website.

:::: Please purchase tickets online at: http://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventGUID=D4AE49BC-F49A-4CCD-A99B-C1624C44E13B

Discounted General Admission Tickets are $90 for a limited time. Includes: Admission at 8:00 PM, dancing to music by the Salon Orchestra of Washington. The evening also includes an open bar with Austrian wine and a very lavish dessert buffet in the finest Viennese tradition.

Discounted Gala Patron Tickets are $140 for a limited time. In addition to General Admission benefits, Gala Patron benefits include admission at 7:00 PM, an intimate CANDLE-LIT RECEPTION before the ball starts with music by a CHAMBER TRIO, open bar during the reception with free-flowing CHAMPAGNE, AUSTRIAN DINNER BUFFET, and expedited check-in at the door. Kindly note that the last dinner seating is at 7:45 PM.
Gala Benefactor Tickets: $160. In addition to the General Admission and Gala Patron benefits, Gala Benefactor ticketholders are entitled to RESERVED-SEATING for the evening along with ACKNOWLEDGEMENT in the program. We also greatly appreciate your generous support of our cultural programs! Kindly note that the last dinner seating is at 7:45 PM.

Dinner menu served from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for Gala Patron and Benefactor Ticketholders

:::: Salads
Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Fresh mozzarella served with olive oil along with red peppers, tomatoes and fresh basil.
Wurst Salad (Sliced sausages served with red onions,
red peppers, in a rice wine vinaigrette)
Carrot Salad (Sliced carrots served with white onions, olive oil and Vinegar)
Austrian potato salad (Slices of potato, served with onion, bacon and vinaigrette)
Cucumber Salad (Sliced cucumber served with fresh dill, olive oil and vinegar)
Green Cabbage Salad (Olive oil vinaigrette with caraway seeds, and bacon served with green cabbage)
Mixed greens (Garden fresh mixed greens served with balsamic vinaigrette)

:::: Main Courses
Chicken Granciola (Tender chicken breast topped with a succulent mix of
broccoli, crabmeat, and mozzarella cheese in a creamy white wine sauce)
Grilled Salmon (Grilled salmon filets served with a delicious dill sauce)
Braised Beef Roulade (Thin slices of beef filled with vegetable and served with a light brown wine sauce)
Vegetable Pasta (Penne pasta with mixed vegetables served in a pesto sauce)

:::: Side Dishes
Sautéed potato (Sautéed potato served with butter and fresh herbs)
Vegetable Rice (White rice cooked with spiced vegetables)
Spaetzle (A homemade Austrian pasta)

Viennese Dessert 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Viennese Sacher Torte (Two layers of rich chocolate torte filled with apricot jam and finished with a dark chocolate glaze)
Lemon Citron Cake (Lemon sponge cake with lemon curd filling and finished with lemon buttercream and a lemon glaze)
Chocolate Raspberry Cake (Chocolate Cake with a fresh raspberry filling finished with chocolate buttercream and raspberry glaze)
Strawberries and Cream (Vanilla cake filled with strawberries and all natural whipped cream)
Gourmet chocolates and truffles
Fresh Fruit Cake (Vanilla cake with a custard filling. Finished with whipped cream and an abundance of fresh fruit)
Chocolate Torte (Three layers of our chocolate torte filled with chocolate mousse and finished with chocolate ganache)
A selection of miniature tarts including cheesecakes, and éclairs
Fresh fruit with chocolate-dipped strawberries
Fruit, cheese, and dips (Homemade dips and cheese platters served with assorted crackers and sliced baguette)

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