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March 2002 - Nr. 3

 

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Guten Morgen...
Osterspaziergang
Boten des Frühlings
Vorsich Satire!
Hier O.K. Berlin!
K-W and Beyond
Austrian Gala Ball
Operatic Education
Valentine in Kitchener
35th Anniversary
The Consul General
Giuliani Honoured
Giulani Geehrt
Kanadische Botschaft
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Ham Se det jehört?
Christa Wolf's Novel
Gerhard Richter
Box Office Boom
Dresden erinnert...
Early Music Academy
Lateinamerika Besuch
Enron's Long Shadow
New Grass Novella
Match Made in Heaven
25 Students Cross Bridge
Ifo Index Up
Wein-Jahrgang 2001

Austrian Gala in Toronto

Annually we have in our Toronto community a couple of noteworthy balls. They are considered the social events of the season. One is the German Ball in the fall, and the other the Austrian Ball in February.

Putting on one's finest in evening wear and arriving at the Delta Chelsea Inn downtown has become a tradition for the Austrian community. This year fewer than ever chose to participate, for reasons not yet known. But it has become clear that since last year the hospitality industry has experienced a reported downturn in all its endeavours.

Salut  (Canadian Austrian Society)That did not keep those who arrived from having a marvellous time. From the moment one reached the location upstairs from the lobby and met with animated conversation, checked in the coat and reached for that first glass of Schlumberger Champagne, right through the evening, the mood was festive.

As Ambassador Dr. Ettmayer stated in his welcoming address, this ball is to get together with other Austrians and those that enjoy socializing the way Austrians like it.

Magna-ficent  (Canadian Austrian Society)Good food and drink are major components of that sentiment and it can be said that the food was indeed well chosen and prepared.

 

Tafelmusik  (Canadian Austrian Society)Music is of course of major importance for an Austrian affair to be made of the right stuff. During dinner talented members of Tafelmusik played for everyone’s enjoyment. For the dancing part Matt Lebar and his band took over as usual.

Old friends  (Canadian Austrian Society)The dance floor was always in good use. If the venue would have been fully booked dancing might not have been so pleasant. Space definitely accounts for half the pleasure in dancing. Midnight invited the guests to a traditional Goulash Soup and there was a prize give-away of course.

Silvia (Sissi) Fichtl, Mrs. Ettmayer & Herbert WolfThe main draw, 2 tickets to Vienna through Austrian airlines, went to Silvia (Sissi) Fichtl, whom many remember from the Deutsche Theater Toronto, where she played many parts.


A visit by the President Christine Meyer  (Canadian Austrian Society)Everything was thought of with loving care under the direction of president Christine Meyer, even a smoking salon was arranged for. There one could find a few die-hards, about one round table full of smokers, who are still defying the newest convention. Good for them!

Radio waves  (Canadian Austrian Society)Traditional costume admiration - John R. Raschke, Mrs. Ettmayer & Toni Baumann  (Canadian Austrian Society)

All in all a great evening with all the accustomed little Austrian touches, including a lovely gift from Swarowsky for the ladies. SFR.

 

The Canadian Austrian Society of Toronto gratefully acknowledges the support of the following Sponsors:

  • Austrian Airlines Group

  • Austrian Trade Commission

  • Attila Glatz Concert Productions

  • CHIN Radio

  • Cojocoru Agencies

  • Coral Coast Swimwear

  • Cosmo Communications Inc.

  • Delta Chelsea Hotel

  • Delta Resorts Muskoka

  • Finch Centre Jewellers

  • Gyaki Agencies

  • A.W. Hockridge Ltd.

  • Mayflower Florists

  • P. Mielzynski Agencies Ltd.

  • Old Country Inn

  • Riedel Crystal of Canada

  • Royal York Hotel

  • Schilling’s Cafe

  • Swarovski Canada Ltd.

  • and many others

 

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