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SUMMARY:The Black Cat Ball, gala to support The Edgar Allan Poe House 
 & Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Black Cat Ball is the Official Party of the Internatio
 nal Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards. This year’s ball is Montresor
 ’s Masquerade\, a Cask of Amontillado-themed evening of masks\, musi
 c\, wine tastings\, and subterranean secrets at historic Westminster H
 all.In honor of the 180th anniversary of “The Cask of Amontillado\,
 ” we invite you into one of Poe’s most wickedly irresistible tales
 : a carnival night\, a rare wine\, a smiling host\, and a friend led j
 ust a little too far into the dark. Montresor promises Fortunato a tas
 te of Amontillado. What follows is one of literature’s most infamous
  acts of revenge\, sealed in brick\, stone\, and perfect Poe fashion.D
 ress in carnival finery\, Victorian mourning\, masked splendor\, or yo
 ur most decadent Poe-inspired attire\, then join us for a night of got
 hic revelry worthy of Poe’s darkest imaginings.All tickets include:R
 avenBeer & Wine ReceptionCurated wine pairings and specialty culinary 
 stations throughout historic Westminster Hall2026 Saturday ‘Visiter
 ’ Awards CeremonyMontresor’s Masquerade Dance Party with DJ Marty 
 and special guestsA graveside toast to Edgar Allan PoeFor guests who d
 esire a more decadent descent into darkness\, Fortunato’s Descent: C
 atacombs Tour & Performance Add-On offers an intimate experience benea
 th Westminster Hall. A limited company of only 50 guests will follow a
  perfectly harmless host\, Montresor himself\, into the famed Westmins
 ter catacombs. You\, dear reveler\, shall play the part of his trustin
 g Fortunato.There are shadows beneath the hall\, whispers behind the s
 tone\, and\, we are told\, a delightful Amontillado you simply must tr
 y. (Advance add-on ticket required. Capacity is strictly limited to 50
  guests.)This party is 21+ only. 100% ID check.NOTE TO POE FESTIVAL AT
 TENDEES: The Black Cat Ball takes place away from the festival grounds
  at Westminster Hall\, 519 W. Fayette Street in Baltimore. Paid parkin
 g is available at garages within one block of the venue.
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