More Conrad celebrations

Special Event

NUVO Staff

Dance to the contagious beats of DJ Stingray of the Conrad Miami’s Noir Bar on May 18, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will feature the latest fashion trends during the Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show, highlighting various well-known designers. Also, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics will share its summer color collection — Bronze Mania. Exclusive gifts for men and women will be available.

Attire is midnight chic. This Vitesse Noir event, debuting the new Night Orchid Martini, will be held on the second floor of the Conrad, 50 W. Washington St.
This event is a benefit for Indy Hub and The Arts Council of Indianapolis: $125 per guest; $75 per guest for friends of Indy Hub; cost includes a vast selection of Belvedere Vodka martinis, Veuve Clicquot champagne and hors d’oeuvres.
RSVP: 317-524-2512 or visit www.VitesseEvent.com.

Then, on May 20, also on the second floor of the Conrad, the Vienna Opera Ball, a charity event for the Riley Children’s Foundation, will be held.

Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will enjoy world-class cuisine prepared by the Conrad Indianapolis’ acclaimed Chef Jonathan Wright, who will lead a team of executive chefs from Conrad hotels around the world. The chefs will present a celebration of local flavors from their countries of origin.

At 9 p.m., guests will gather in the ballroom for a performance by 27 members of the original Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra, internationally renowned vocalists, ballroom dancers and the Vienna City Ballet. Waltzing and dancing will be led by Heinz Heidenreich, choreographer and former principal dancer with the Vienna State Opera.

Cost: $600 per guest or $1,500 for two tickets and a room at the Conrad that evening.

For more: www.conradhotels.com.