BLACK TIE GALA AT THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN
April 8th, 2016
7:15 to 11:30 PM (early VIP Admission)
Embassy of Spain (Former Ambassador’s Residence)
2801 16th Street, NW
Metro: Columbia Heights

Experience a Spanish evening filled with native Spanish food, wines, Sangria, dancing, flamenco, film, and more at the newly renovated Spanish Ambassador’s former residence greeted by diplomats from the embassy of Spain.

PROGRAM:
 
1) LIVE FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW:
Tonight, accompanied by live music, we’ll experience a special show of Flamenco dancing ranging from Flamenco puro to the Classical form, to "Flamenco nuevo"! Take out the cameras for this, for the energy and excitement of these native dancers will be unlike anything you have ever seen before.
Optional Flamenco dance lessons follow the presentation.

2) DJ & DANCING
As we rival the nightclubs in Madrid and Barcelona, one of Washington's top Djs will take us on the streets of Spain as we dance all night to the high energy beats - bringing us the best in retro, modern and top 40 dancing – Spanish style!
 
3) OPEN BAR - Including SANGRIA:
Enjoy an OPEN BAR All Night of Spanish Wines, Beers, Non Alcoholic Beverages, and of course – Sangria

4) VIP Dinner Menu: *stand up buffet style reception with limited seating
Jamón Serrano y Queso Manchego (Serrano Ham y Manchego Cheese)
Mini Empanada Gallega (Pastry stuffed with Tuna and roasted Bell Peppers)
Gazpacho (Traditional Cold Tomato and Vegetable Soup)
Ensaladilla Rusa (Potato, Tuna and Vegetable Salad)
Pimientos del Piquillo con Txangurro (Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Crab Meat and “Morron” Pepper Sauce)
Tortilla de Patata con Ali Olli (Potato and Egg Omelet with Alli- Olli)
Salmon al Bilbaina (Grilled Salmon in garlic and Olive Oil Sauce)
Pollo al Ajillo (Roasted Garlic Chicken)
Ternera Lacada sobre Cremoso de Cebollino (Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Chives Pure)
Brocheta de Champiñones al Jerez con Espárragos (Mushroom in a Sherry Sauce with Asparagus)

5) Spanish Dessert Buffet:
Fresón Con Nata a la Ribereña (Strawberry and Whipped Cream Gelatin)
Tarta de manzana Crujiente (Crispy Apple Tart)
Piruleta de Chocolate y Cereales (Dark Chocolate and Cornflakes Lollipop)
Brocheta de Fruta (Seasonal Fresh Fruit Brochette)
Arroz con Leche (Traditional Rice Pudding)
Tocino de Cielo con Horchata y Yuzu (Egg Yolk Custard with Horchata and Yuzu Sauce)

Event hosted by PTOS International Relations Committee, working with ThingstodoDC. tickets must be reserved online at http://ptos.org/reservations/
$70 per person, limited to ONE guest per member!  Orders for more than 2 are subject to cancelation! All reservations must be reserved and PAID for by March 23rd 2016 @ 5PM

Suggested Attire:
Black Tie Optional, Minimum Jacket and Tie for men. No jeans, casual clothes or Sneakers Permitted

Cash and Check Payments can be made to: Kang Hu, RAN 10B19
Interested in events or volunteering with international relations
committee? Please contact Kang Hu, more info about PTOS, Visit www.ptos.org

Please direct any questions to: Kang Hu (01344) or  Kang.hu@uspto.gov