Thanks for spending the evening with friends, family & neighbors
at the SOLD OUT Black & White Ball!
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The Ball was a celebration of all that's spectacular about Palo Alto
​Happy 125th Birthday to the City of Palo Alto 
Happy 40th Anniversary to The Palo Alto Weekly
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The 2019 Black & White Ball +orange was organized by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation, in partnership with the City of Palo Alto and The Palo Alto Weekly.
​All proceeds directly benefit the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation.

We hope you enjoyed the event!

Grand Entrance
Our premiere sponsor Stanford welcomed you to the 2019 Black & White Ball
with an energetic performance by The Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band and dancing from the Stanford Dollies!




​Guests took selfies with the one-and-only Champagne Lady
and posed for the Palo Alto Weekly's professional photo staff.
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All while being serenaded by the soulful sounds
of local jazz sensations Dave Prieto & Leon Williams.

PARF Plaza
Enter the magically transformed Lucie Stern courtyard, under a blanket of twinkle lights.
Mingle with neighbors, friends & colleagues,
as you toast to our community with a glass of complimentary champagne & hors d'œuvres.

The Patio 
First up: Mustache Harbor--Get your groove on to the smooth sounds of vintage soft rock, like Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Ace, Kenny Loggins and The Little River Band. Can you dig it? 

​Next, give it up for the unprecedented Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond--performing timeless classics including “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and many more.
​Guaranteed to get you on the dance floor!
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Taste-of-Palo Alto
Indulge in the best bites Palo Alto has to offer in our elegant ballroom, as top restaurants & chefs
wow your senses with enticing sips & nibbles.
And sing along with our local piano man, Daniel Krass, who's taking requests and playing classic hits
by the likes of Billy Joel, Elton John, and The Beatles. 

Fire Circle
As the old saying goes, "There is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert".
Mellow out to the psychedelic sound of The China Cats: Tribute to the Grateful Dead,
with faithful interpretations of songs such as "Truckin", "Eyes of the World", "Jack Straw",
​"Terrapin Station", "Bertha" and many more.

Fireside Room
Experience JCB's rare and exclusive wines in an intimate setting.
Enjoy wine tasting flights, including some of the most decadent, exquisite, limited wines
within the Boisset Collection. 

Magic Castle Stage
DJ Celeste will keep the energy high with 3 different channels of music to choose from:
Hip-Hop, World Music, & Disco
You & your friends will experience the latest craze in entertainment--A Silent Disco.
Headphones supplied at no extra cost.

Community Room
Join our presenting partner The Palo Alto Weekly as we toast their 40th Anniversary with sophisticated style. 
Enjoy an array of signature cocktails created exclusively for the B&W Ball. Cheers!

The Secret Garden
 Enjoy the serene sounds of the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra string quartet as you relax at an intimate bistro table,
surrounded by plush gardens, cozy heat lamps, and meaningful conversation with friends.

Lucie Stern Theater
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show as the Palo Alto Museum presents
a never-before-seen compilation of local stories & photos honoring the city of Palo Alto.

A long standing tradition in palo alto

The Black & White Ball is organized by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation (PARF), in partnership with the City of Palo Alto and The Palo Alto Weekly.  PARF is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax status. All contributions are fully tax deductible. Our tax identification number is 77-0187810.  All proceeds from the Ball directly support PARF in funding a wide range of events and programs in and around the city of Palo Alto.

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