The Vampire's Masquerade Ball debuted on June 7, 2002, at Portland's
gothic nightclub the Back Room.  From the first incarnation, club
organizers Teri and Chris Hartgrove envisioned an annual event that
would be a special occasion for regulars and newcomers alike.  That
night, resident DJ Faux Pas played to nearly 100 guests, and the
success of the Ball ensured plans for the following year.  On October
24, 2003, the Back Room again hosted the VMB with DJs Faux Pas,
Inveigle, and Curatrix, and entertained a crowd of 200.

In November of 2004, the Back Room closed its doors, but the Vampire's Masquerade Ball was not forgotten.  Teri and Chris turned the event over to Lady Raven, who imagined it on a much grander and more elegant scale.  On March 12, 2005, Lady Raven presented the third VMB at the Scarlet Ballroom, with DJs Horrid and Curatrix, live performances, vendors, and an atmosphere of romantic decadence that drew over 300 visitors from Portland, Seattle, and beyond.

The fourth VMB took place on June 10, 2006 at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland.  DJ Eternal Darkness provided the soundtrack for a gorgeous and dazzling night that surpassed all expectations, attracting 413 guests from the Pacific Northwest and around the nation. A write up of the event appeared in the Portland Tribune.

The Fifth VMB was held March 24th, 2007 at the historic Melody Ballroom. Over 500 guests attended and the success of the evening and the granduere of the venue has secured the Melody to once again host the event for 2008. Look for a full write up of the evening in Gothic Beauty issue #23.