Special Thanks

  • Lori Gleason for her incredible talent in graphic design and for truly showcasing the tone, personality and vision of our gala weekend..
  • The Saint Paul City Ballet for their time and effort to choreograph a ballet exclusively for the Emperor's Ball. Please visit their website at http://www.spcballet.org
  • The Landmark Center for their assistance in transforming the Center into an Austrian castle. Visit their website at http://www.landmarkcenter.org/
  • The Saint Paul Hotel's Executive Chef, Lance Kapps, for his extensive research and magnificent culinary skill as he and his staff translate historic Austrian recipes to delight us all. Please visit their website at http://www.stpaulhotel.com/
  • The Kenwood Orchestra for its artistic interpretation of beautiful music to dance and enjoy. Please visit their website at http://www.kenwoodchamberorchestra.org/ to learn more of this wonderful group of musicians.
  • To Mr. Axel Theimer for conducting the beautiful voices of the Kantorei Choir.
  • Justin Gehring of JR Computer Associates, Inc. for creating this website. Justin, you are a great webmaster!
  • Metropolitan Valet for excellence in service. Mark Hetland and his crew did a superb job for us at previous Emperor's Balls. We look forward to working with them again. Metropolitan Valet - (612) 685-7557.
  • Die Wolpertinger for making us dance a polka in the Bierstube!
  • Graphic Exhibits, Inc. of Saint Paul for the Austrian and American flags and for the banners hung from Landmark Center to herald The Emperor's Ball.
  • Pageant Banners of Germantown, Wisconsin for customizing the sashes for our young adults. These beautiful red white red sashes added a most regal touch as our Information Assistant helped our guests. Please visit their website at pageantbanners.com