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“It’s Gala Time” Saturday, January 18th, 2020

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Happy New Year from everyone at the Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale!

It’s our 37th season! |2019/2020 | The Music Makers, Year of the Piano

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The word "masquerade" has its roots in the French word "mascarade" and the Italian word "maschera," but masquerades likely originated on the West African coast. Similarities exist between the Italian Commedia dell' Arte and the Nigerian Yoruba masked comedy. Masquerade first became popular in Venice, Italy and the practice of masquerade balls quickly spread throughout Europe and England in the 18th century. During the same period, African ceremonial masquerades spread to the Caribbean and southeastern United States, where it evolved into carnivals. WHAT TO WEAR TO A MASQUERADE PARTY

Not sure what to wear to a masquerade party? Deciphering the dress code can certainly be challenge – particularly when you’re not sure how formal it’s going to be.

Fortunately, we’re on hand with all the masquerade ball costume ideas you need to put together the perfect masquerade outfit. Read on for advice!

The beauty of a masquerade costume is that it’s a really easy one to put together as it only has two main components – a dress or formal men’s wear, and a mask.

The perfect fancy dress theme for lovers and haters of fancy dress, your costume can be as low-key or as extravagant as you like and if you’re not a particular fan of dressing up, you won’t look out of place if you don’t go all out. Traditionally, masquerade balls were elegant and formal affairs so start your costume with whatever you’d normally wear to a black tie event – i.e. a ball gown for women or a tuxedo for men.

However, if you really want to get into the spirit of the event, you could go for an actual Venetian-style masquerade dress. Masquerade balls date back to 15th century Italy, and a dress with a high collar and puffy sleeves like this is the signature look from that period.

Of course, the dress code isn’t quite as stuffy these days as it was in the Renaissance period, so your dress can be shorter than the huge ball gowns the ladies used to wear.

Our next important piece of advice for choosing a masquerade mask is to pick one that’s easy to wear. If you think it’s going to annoy you all night, or you think you’ll want to take it off as soon as you get to the party, pick a different one. The idea of a masquerade ball is to keep your identity concealed all night until the big reveal at the end of the party, so don’t ruin it by choosing a mask you won’t want to wear.

You’ll probably want to eat and drink during the party so if this is the case, go for a masquerade mask that only covers half of your face. That way you’ll keep your eyes and your identity concealed but you’ll be able to eat, drink and most importantly, talk!

If you’re worried about your mask spoiling your makeup, go for a masquerade mask on a stick that can be held up for photo opportunities but won’t touch your face. Eye masks with an elastic strap are easy to keep in place all night and if you don’t want to mess up your hair, go for a mask on a headband. Et voilà, your masquerade ball costume is complete!

https://blog.partydelights.co.uk/what-to-wear-to-a-masquerade-party/ Black, , or Red? What message does the color of your masquerade mask send?

Choosing the right masquerade mask color is an important decision. You want to make sure you buy something that you feel comfortable wearing, and are giving off the impression that you want people to embrace.

Color is a key contributor to first impressions, and is backed by years of research involving psychology, physics, and color perception to form what is known as Color Theory. And just like anything else, color theory applies to the masquerade masks you wear to your masquerade parties, where first impressions mean so much.

First and foremost, understand there are no good or bad colors. One color is not better than the other. It’s all about context, and different colors will always work differently for different people in different cultures.

That said, in western culture, here are some commonly perceived values that people will associate with the color of your mask: Red Masquerade Masks show you are energetic and vigorous and are good if you’d like people to take some risk. Red is also a color of dominance, power, attention, and sexuality.

Gold Masquerade Masks symbolize illumination, wisdom, prestige, and class. Great for showing people you have been through the hoops and earned your place in the world. Silver Masquerade Masks show people you are classy, prestigious, and scientific.

Green Masquerade Masks make people feel calm and confident, and can connote power, class, strength and conservatism in you. And if you wear a brighter green mask, people may think you are a little more casual and sporty.

White Masquerade Masks show you are virtuous, fertile, clean, and of high status. Good if you would like others to feel you have high aspirations and confidence.

Pink Masquerade Masks will show people you are upbeat, in good health and friendly.

Blue Masquerade Masks show you are loyal and trustworthy. Blue is the color of calmness and some studies show that those who surround themselves with blue are more likely to think creatively. A great color for moments when you are on the spot and really have to impress someone.

Black Masquerade Masks can symbolize many personality traits including elegance, authority, dignity, sophistication, mystery, and seduction.

Purple Masquerade Masks give off the impression you are creative and expressive. Good for showing others you are a deep and original thinker.

Orange Masquerade Masks tell people you are willing to take action. They also show you’re happy, courageous, enthusiastic and successful. A happy color that will easily invite people to converse with you.

https://www.vivomasks.com/blogs/masquerade/7445066-black-white-or-red-what-message-does-the-color-of-your-masquerade-mask-send Gala Sponsorship Levels

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THE PERFRECT GET-A-WAY SILENT AUCTION ITEMS FOR THE GALA We are so excited about the auction items! Here are some of the auction items you can look forward to: • Izaak Walton Inn - 2-night stay in caboose - $500.00 • Signed Bruce Springsteen book/CD set from Toby Scott - $600.00 • Wright’s Furniture – Large framed fly fishing print - $500.00 • Framed original painting - Alan Satterlee - $200.00 • Silver musical note necklace - $225.00 • Glacier Park Boat Company - 1 boat pass for 2 - $55.00 • Whitefish Mountain Resort Aerial Adventure for 2 - $100.00 • Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort– 2 ski passes – $84.00 • Bias Brewing – gift card - $50.00 • MontaVino Winery – Wine tasting for 8 - $200.00 • The Wave Aquatic and Fitness Center Membership - $88.00 • The Summit Medical Fitness Center Membership with duffel bag - $110.00 • Sportsman Ski Haus Yeti canteen - $100.00 • City Brew – Coffee tumbler - $45.00 • Dick Idol print - $295.00 • Montana Spartan Race certificate for 2 - $400.00 • Ginnie Cronk Desert Getaway - $3,500.00 (minimum bid) – June - Dec • Buffalo Hill Golf and meal for 2 - $200.00 • Buffalo Hill 2 rounds of golf - $140.00 • Fifth Ave Massage - $45.00 • Alpenglow Aesthetics– microneedling - $350.00 • Whitefish Marine – Pontoon rental - $350.00 • Whaler’s Cove trip for 2 – 3 day, 3 night fishing trip - $6,900.00 • Intuit, Glacier Park – 1 night stay and dinner for 2 (Grouse Mountain Lodge) • FVCC Culinary School Chef’s table – 2 tickets to spring dinner - $300.00 • 1 day fly fishing trip - $400.00

Be sure to check back for updates on our website See More Operas Right Here in the Flathead Valley

The Met: Live in HD broadcasts will be shown at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Saturday mornings, all with English subtitles, and all including generous intermissions. Tickets at the Whitefish PAC remain at $20 adults/$5 students/$10 college students, cash or check, purchased at the door. A season ticket bundle (i.e., a single ticket for each of the 10 broadcasts) will be available for $180 (10 operas for the price of 9). You may purchase a season ticket bundle at the door or contact Carol Atkinson in advance 406-862-7591.

The Whitefish Performing Arts Center is a delightful venue to view Met opera broadcasts, and tasteful $1 refreshments are sold in the lobby during intermissions.

Mark your calendar for these HD broadcasts at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, all on Saturdays and beginning at the Met’s quirky start time of 10:55 am (Mountain Time):

January 11: WOZZECK by Alban Berg (1:42)—New Production February 1: PORGY AND BESS by George Gershwin (3:25) New Production February 29: AGRIPPINA by George Frideric Handel (4:10) New Production/Met Premiere March 14: DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER (“The Flying Dutchman”) by Richard Wagner (2:29)—New Production May 2: TOSCA by Giacomo Puccini (3:07)* May 9: MARIA STUARDA by Gaetano Donizetti (2:56)

Former Glacier Chorale member Sally Murdock researches all the operas shown on HD and writes “preview articles” about each opera. If you would like to have a lively and informative “inside look” at the HD operas arrive in your inbox about 10 days before their broadcast dates, send Sally an email [email protected] and she will add you to her e-mailing list (and not give your email address to anyone else). 4 REASONS TO MAKE A YEAR-END CHARITABLE DONATION

December is a month to spread good cheer to family and friends. It’s also great time to donate to your favorite charities to keep their programs funded for another year. In addition to helping charities prosper, you could get a tax break. And research shows that giving can actually bring good health to donors, according to the book Science of Giving: An Experimental Approach to the Study of Charity.

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https://knowledge-place.wealthmeethealth.com/individual/be-smart/article/4-reasons-to-make-a-year-end-charitable-donation/ It’s the end of a decade. The Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale would not happen without these special people. Thank you to our extraordinary staff and board members. We are thrilled to work with all of you to keep the music alive in the Flathead Valley.

BOARD | 2019/2020 Jon Johnson | President Mark Holston | Vice President Dan Chisholm | Treasurer DONATE Lucy Smith | Secretary Mona Charles Jim Coolidge Ginnie Cronk Heidi Escalante Joanna Galbraith Laurie Miller Julie Moffitt Robin Paone Marylou Patterson Tamara Williams Subscribe Today 755-7000 Each new Daily Interlake Subscriber will receive 2 FREE tickets to attend a Masterworks Concert Performance by The Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale.

Subscribers in January will receive MW tickets for a February concert. Offer ends 4/26/2020. New DIL subscribers need to call the Symphony box office at 406-407-7000 and mention the DIL promo to receive tickets. Newsletter of the Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Chorale

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