photo: Adam Michaud
models: Jeremy and Bryony
Clothing Courtesy of
The Scarlet Garden

Melody Ballroom
615 SE Alder
Portland, Oregon
21+ w/ valid ID
9pm - 2am
Dress Code Enforced

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Parking:
7th & Washington
6th & Alder (US Bank)
6th & Morrison (B of A)

Wheelchair accessible (stair climbing machine)

The Midnight Waltz

This year a special performance will be given by the violinist Paul Mercer from Atlanta. At midnight he will be debuting a formal waltz that he has composed just for the Vampire Ball, all guests are welcome to join us on the dance floor for this special event that has never before been done at the VMB. For those that wish to brush up on their waltzing skills, Lady Raven has arranged for lessons the night before. Details listed below..

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Meet & Greet/waltz lessons Friday March 28th

The meet and greet this year will be hosted in the Lower Ballroom at the Melody. This will be held Friday, March 28th and the bar will be open and fully stocked. (21+,no cover) This will be a relaxing opportunity for out-of-towners to mingle and have a drink with Portlanders, Event Crew, Performers, and dj's before the event.

Meet & Greet: 7pm - 10pm Lower Ballroom in the bar area
Waltz Lessons: Rollcall at 7:00, Lessons from 7:30-8:30

Update 3/4: There is no more room left on the roster for waltzing lessons. For those that have registered don't forget there is a $5 fee to participate and to be paid upon arrival.

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Historic Melody Ballroom

Built in 1925 this venue is proud to host the VMB once again. The Grand Ballroom complete with 30' foot ceiling, red walls, edwardian trim, crystal chandeliers, and spacious stage is a perfect setting for this elegant night. Might we also add that according to the owners and staff this beautiful space is also known to be haunted by a female apparition.

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Grand Ballroom

Here you will find the main dance floor/stage, five bars, and bathrooms are located to the right of the stage.

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Lower Ballroom

The photobooth this year will be provided by Studio C, located here in Portland!

Coat check!...is located at the bottom of the stairs and directly to the left in the hallway, where you'll also find the second bathrooms.

The lower ballroom is also the vending area and additional tables/chairs are also provided if you find yourself needing to relax from the entertainment upstairs. A complete bar and banquet tables filled with antipasta, quiche, cheese, fruit, spanakopita, and the chocolate fountains will once again be provided.

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Call for Vendors!

We are still accepting vendors at this time. For consideration upon submission the merchant must meet one of three requirements:

1. Currently housed in a store front
2. Online website
3. History with vending at scene related events, cons, etc.

For information on vending fee, what is provided by venue/hostess, etc. email Lady Raven
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What is the VMB . . .

Using "vampire" in the name is meant to touch on dark romanticism and elegance, having an appreciation for all that we find beautiful in the gothic community. While this event is not put on by the vampire community itself, to date they have been very supportive and are very welcome to attend.

This is a gothic/industrial event where the majority of attendees are of that subculture. The diversity this night encourages can be easily seen in the costumery of those who attend. You will encounter individuals from such genres as romantic goth, death rock, fetish, industrial, victorian, edwardian, steam punk, etc.

Darkest Regards,