The 61st Annual Vizcaya Ball

Photography by Ryan Troy, Samuel Rivas on November 22nd, 2017 in Galas, Lifestyle

Miami, FL – November 18, 2017 – Miami’s iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens celebrated its centennial year at the 61st Annual Vizcaya Ball, with this years theme of “A Night of a Thousand Stars”. Proceeds from the event supported the preservation of Vizcaya, a National Historic Landmark. More than 250 guests walked down the historic Cascade entrance to the sold-out black-tie event and were greeted by cocktails as they entered the Gilded Age estate. The evening continued with entertainment and an elegant dinner with catering by Le Basque overlooking Biscayne Bay. Guests enjoyed an online silent auction and danced the night away to the sounds of Soul Survivors. The festivities concluded with a spectacular fireworks display on Biscayne Bay, high above the historic stone barge. Vizcaya’s centennial year was marked by several momentous achievements shared with guests. Vizcaya received the American Institute of Conservation’s award for outstanding commitment to preservation—given to a single American museum or library each year. Vizcaya’s 2017 centennial is particularly noteworthy for two accomplishments that will shape the future of this National Historic Landmark. In July, the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners approved plans for the restoration and reprogramming of the Vizcaya Village, opening a clear path for this long-anticipated project that will cement Vizcaya’s role as a cultural hub. That same month, the County also approved the restructuring of Vizcaya’s governance. As of October 1, Vizcaya is now managed by the non-profit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc., in partnership with the County, and with the goals of enhancing preservation, educational programming and private fundraising.