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43rd Johann Strauss Ball
Where: Chateau Lacombe
When: Feb. 10
Who: Johann Strauss Foundation
What: One of Edmonton’s most elegant events raising money for students to continue their classical music training in Vienna
Featuring: Dining, entertainment and dancing with a special dress code: ball gowns for ladies, tuxedos, tails or uniforms for men
Well-dressed guests take part during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Dancers prepare during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
A table setting during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Champagne is served during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Karin Fodor, left, poses with Umar Junaid during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Lida Lambeinova, left, poses with Joanna Wojtkowiak during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Eileen Bourne, left, poses with Daniel Cameron during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Nazareth Soichuk, left, poses with Angel Soichuk during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Chriss Varvis, left, poses with Evelyn Gorman during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
George Biro, left, poses with Magdalena Biro during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
John Thompson, left, poses with DarleeAnn Thompson during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Suzanna Wagner, left, poses with Chris Fodor during the 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Kyle Mundell, left, Anthony Middleton, Laszlo Varvizi and Stephen Tusko at he 43rd Johann Strauss Ball at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.