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Monument; 8:15 a.m.; sponsorships start at $2,500;
contact Natalie Van Eron, 305-374-2233 x345,
[email protected].
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USOGALA
Members of Congress and
military leaders will gather
at this year’s event, which includes dinner and
an evening program. Heroes from each branch
of the armed forces will be honored. Walter E.
Washington Convention Center; 6 p.m.; black-tie
or military equivalent; $1,000; sponsorships start
at $7,500; contact Emily Farwig, 703-740-4970,
[email protected].
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CHEFSFOREQUALITY
Enjoy incredible food prepared by
over 70 chefs, bakers, and mixologists during this tasty evening, which supports
LGBT equality. The Ritz-Carlton; 7 p.m.; festive
attire; $200; contact www.chefsforequality.org.
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WHITEHATGALA
Help protect vulnerable
children and support the
Children’s National Health System while networking with cyber security professionals at an
evening featuring cocktails, dinner, and dancing.
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie
optional; $500; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact
Cristy Heffernan, 301-565-8424, [email protected].
in support of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Washington Hilton; 6 p.m.; black-tie; $500
($200 young professionals 35-and-under);
sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Sharon
Courtin, 202-687-3866, [email protected].
Iris de Graaf and Grenada Amb. Angus Friday at
the 2014 Meridian Ball (photo by Tony Powell)
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PRESIDENTS
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THEWASHINGTON
INTERNATIONALHORSESHOW
Where else can you watch Olympic-level show
jumping and enjoy cocktails, boutique shopping,
silent auctions and dinner? Verizon Center; 7 p.m.;
cocktail/equestrian chic; $150; sponsorships start at
$2,500; contact Nara de Sá Guimarães, 202-5253679, [email protected].
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KIDNEYBALL
The Temptations will be the
highlight of the evening at
this Masquerade Ball, which will also include
cocktails, dinner and auctions.The event will also
honor leaders in the fight against kidney disease.
Omni Shoreham Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $350;
sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Michael Cleary,
202-244-7900 x706, [email protected].
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THECHEF’SROAST
Support the Chef Action
Network and the Food Policy
Action Education Fund at this year’s roast, which
LUNGEVITY
will honor Chef Tom Colicchio. Union Market;
FOUNDATION’S
6 p.m.; business/cocktail; $500; sponsorships start at
MUSICALCELEBRATION $1,000; contact Rachel Berger, 202-547-5797, RaOFHOPEGALA
[email protected].
Support lung cancer research and programs
AMERICAABROAD
at this inspiring New Orleans-themed gala.
MEDIA“THEPOWEROF
Awards will be presented to Richard Pazdur
FILM”AWARDSDINNER
and Tom Monahan for their contributions
towards Lungevity’s goal of a world where America Abroad Media will host its third annual
no one dies of lung cancer. Andrew W. Mel- “Power of Film” awards dinner honoring Argo,
lon Auditorium; 7 p.m.; black-tie; $500; contact Difret, Turkish journalist and broadcaster Mithat
Carol Perline, 240-454-3104, cperline@LUN- Bereket and Emirati media executive Noura AlKaabi.The “Power of Film” highlights outstandGevity.org.
ing leaders whose work exemplifies the power
LOMBARDIGALA
of media to inform, educate, and empower citiThe evening includes a raffle of a 2015 zens about the critical social and public policy
Lexus RC 350 F Sport as well as cock- issues of our time. Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
tails, dinner, dancing, and an awards ceremony, all 6:30pm.; cocktail attire; $350 or $1,000 per person.
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WALK THIS WAY
FASHION SHOW
This year’s fashion show at the
Italian Embassy will support the Becky’s Fund’s
Men of Code program, and will showcase both
male and female athletes on the runway. Italian
Embassy; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact [email protected].
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D.C. CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE’S CHOICE
AWARDS AND GALA
Join gala co-chairwomen Christine Warnke
and Donna Ratley Washington to celebrate
organizations and individuals whose contributions are making Washington a better place to
do business. Nearly 1,200 Washington’s dignitaries, corporate citizens and business owners
will be there to celebrate the year’s business and
civic successes. Marriott Marquis; 6 p.m.; black-tie;
$450; sponsorships start at $3,000; contact Tiffany
Green, 202-347-7201, [email protected].
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