The Masked Ball Marian Anderson Museum 31st Anniversary Gala Celebration

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Crystal Tea Room-Wanamaker Building | Philadelphia

Marian Anderson Museum And Historical Society
Publisher/HostMarian Anderson Museum And Historical Society
The Masked Ball Marian Anderson Museum 31st Anniversary Gala Celebration
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The Masked Ball
Marian Anderson Museum 31st Anniversary Gala Celebration

The Marian Anderson Historical Society invites you to join us as we celebrate 31 years of excellence as a national historical landmark and cultural heritage institution. The Masked Ball Gala celebration honors our great Marian Andersons historic debut as the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955. Arrive in your Formals and Masquerade Masks and enjoy a fabulous evening of Fine Dining, extraordinary Live Performances from the Marian Anderson Scholar Artists, the Philadelphia Big Band and Jazz Ensemble and Special Award Tributes to the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter and the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.
When: Sunday March 1st, 2026
Where: Crystal Tea Ballroom Historic Wanamaker Building 100 East Penn Square #9BPhiladelphia PA 19107
Event Time: 5pm
​Formal Reception and Dinner Service
Event Tickets: $150.00 Per Person
*Formal Attire and Masquerade Masks are encouraged

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO CONFIRM YOUR TICKETS
WWW.MARIANANDERSONHISTORICALSOCIETY.WEEBLY.COM

OR CALL OUR OFFICE: 215-779-4219
Event Menu: Classic Caesar Salad
Elegant Entree Stations
Hand Carved SteamShip of Beef
Grilled Salmon Fillets
Elegant Pasta Stations Tortellini in Alfredo Baked Ziti Mariana
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Cranberry Demi-Glace
Cocktail Frankfurters Wrapped in Pastry with Dijon Mustard - Miniature Lobster Cobbler - Scallops wrapped in Bacon Spinach & Feta Cheese Phyllo Triangle
Watermelon Margarita with Feta Cheese & Candied Jalapeno
Accompanied by Dinner Rolls and Butter Open Bar and Tribute Gala Display Cake
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Crystal Tea Room-Wanamaker Building, 100 E Penn Square 9B,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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