A Night to Remember

Join R4Creating, Mandy’s Farm and the Heritage Foundation to make Montezuma Ball 2024 a night to remember! Details about the evening are below.


Dress: Formal Elegance

While the evening calls for your best formal attire, some tables are adding their own unique themes to dial up the fun! Feel free to bring a touch of creativity to your look if your group decides to join in on the themed excitement. It’s formal, but with a twist of flair!


What to expect:

  • 6:15-7:00 pm — Cocktail Hour: Sip, mingle, and enjoy captivating art displays, interactive photo booths, and hands-on Science & Tech activities to kick off the evening in style!

  • 7:00 pm — Dinner & Program: Savor an exquisite meal while enjoying a live, on-stage art performance by renowned artist George Alexander, creating a masterpiece before your eyes.

  • 9:00 pm - 1:30 am — The After Party: Keep the night alive with music, dancing, and exclusive experiences at our unforgettable After Party!


Menu: Delicious meal choices prepared by Chef Gilbert Aragon

All meals are gluten-free. If you haven’t made your meal choice yet, please email us at gingerober6@gmail.com with your selection: Meat (no seafood), Vegan, or Vegetarian.


Valet and Parking

Valet parking is available at Hotel Albuquerque

There is construction immediately surrounding the hotel. Please check GPS or if you plan to park on the east side of the hotel pull in the front and take the driveway that leads to the back on the south end of the hotel.


VIP: For those invited to the VIP, join us at 5pm to kick off the night!

NEW LOCATION:

This year’s VIP event will be held in the spacious East Atrium, where guests can mingle, sip on complimentary champagne, and indulge in passed hors d’oeuvres while exploring a cash bar with our signature drink, the Atomic Martini. As a VIP, you’ll be treated to an exclusive first look at the Creating Opportunity online art auction collection—a one-of-a-kind offering separate from the evening’s traditional paddle raise. This special online auction features unique pieces available only here, along with interactive STEM stations, incredible art, and plenty of memorable photo booth moments. It’s a preview you won’t want to miss!


Signature drink: The Atomic Martini

In honor of the Famed Manhattan project leader at LANL and our STEM heritage, we have crafted a special signature drink.

You will find J. Robert Oppenheimer standing in the North Atrium at Hotel Albuquerque ready for you and your group to join him for the perfect social media photo op.


Creating Opportunity Online Art Auction

Over 18 beautiful pieces of art will be featured as part of an online art auction, Creating Opportunities. The collection has been curated with you in mind and includes many special and one of a kind pieces that are on display in the East Atrium.

Check out the art here: Creating Opportunity Art Auction


Booking Hotel:

Check your ticket email for the Montezuma Ball discount code to the Hotel Albuquerque or Hotel Chaco.


After Party: Held at the beautiful Casa Escencia immediately following the Ball

Exit the front entrance of Hotel Albuquerque and a short walk across the parking lot (look for volunteers guiding you with lights along the way). Like every great scientist, you will have to explore the many special spaces in this historic home to have an incredible experience!

Be on the lookout for:

  • Control Your Own Light-Up Robots: Team up with friends to bring glowing robots to life on the dance floor!
  • Live Piano by R4Alumni, Abbey Bonzon: Relax and unwind to beautiful piano melodies that set the perfect mood.
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Drinks at the Cash Bar: Sip on luminous cocktails that light up the night!
  • Dance the Night Away with DJ Patrick Baldanado: Feel the energy rise as DJ Patrick spins the hits that will keep you moving all night!
  • Indulge in an Epic After Party Menu: Treat yourself to delicious bites crafted for the ultimate late-night experience.
  • Soar on a Virtual Hot Air Balloon Ride: Take an unforgettable, immersive journey with our virtual hot air balloon experience—no heights required!