Ferragosto 2011 – Venetian Masquerade comes to Little Italy – San Diego!
How do you celebrate the excitement of Venice? A Venetian Masquerade of course!
On August 13, 2011, Little Italy’s Amici Park will relive the mystic magic of Old Venice as it is transformed – into Venice!
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The whirlwind excitement of the city of intrigue and romance comes to Little Italy for one night only – Saturday, August 13, 2011!
DINE under the stars – Superb dining … sumptuous cuisine in an elegant setting and table service! San Diego’s premier restaurants will spread their wares to tempt your palate, arouse your taste buds, and satisfy your culinary cravings! Step back in time to the glory and excitement that was Venice!
DANCE under the stars– Anthology’s premier house band will serenade and delight you! A whirlwind of color, laughter and song await you at the Piazza San Marco (better known as St. Mark’s Square) where anything can happen – and usually does!
SHOP under the stars – Venice – the premier center for all of Europe! Visit our “Rialto Veneto Silent Auction” where the sweetest deals this side of the Adriatic Sea are yours for the taking! Leather goods, glassware, gift cards for delectable dining at local restaurants, deals, steals, and much, much more! You name it we have it! True to Venetian style – you will bid in secrecy. We suggest you bid high and often!
WIN under the stars – Venice … the name itself evokes the pageantry of the masquerade! Dress in your own finery … or don your masks, silks and satins for the costume contest! (Top prize: $500!)
And last … but never least …
ROMANCE your special someone under the stars - Who can deny the charm of a Venetian Gondola on a warm summer night under Bella Luna and its star-studded velvet canopy of night … a perfect backdrop for you and your sweetheart. Pose for a photo in an authentic Venetian gondola on the Grand Canal!
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It is Romance and it is Magic. It is Venice and it is all yours for the taking! Come … mingle with old friends, make new ones, and rub elbows with the Queen’s Court and the famous Doge of Venice. This is a night of excitement and fun and a great chance to support a worthy cause. Proceeds will provide scholarships, support school programs and help beautify and restore the history, flavor and ambience of Little Italy.
The masks spell intrigue … the gracious and generous bounty of Venice beckons. These are the temptations and the secrets that await you at Ferragosto’s 2011 “Venetian Masquerade.”
The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. and won’t let up until Midnight! Come celebrate Ferragosto’s ‘Venetian Masquerade” with us and a host of mystery guests!
Come … Veneto … Join us in Venice!