Best Friends
Foundation's "Do You
Remember When Rock
was Young? " Gala
March 4 • Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
The Event: Best Friends Foundation's
alternative fete begged the question "Do You
Remember When Rock was Young?" As Sister
Sledge belted out their '70's hit, "We Are
Family," it was obvious that almost 500 guests
remembered at least when disco was young.
Chocolate malts were featured along with
classic Chevy Cars for guests to pose in and
a menu that included sliders (small burgers),
root beer floats and onion rings. The event
raised over $750,000 for programs to help atrisk
adolescents.
The Scene: Secretary of
Transportation Norman Minetta wore a black
leather jacket, Jim Kimsey sported a "Sweet
Talkin' Guy" shirt embellished with rhinestones,
Mayor Anthony Williams came in a argyle sweater
and jeans, and Barbara Harrison looked fit in
hip-hugging jeans rocking to "Three Dog Night."
The Guests: Best Friends Founder Elayne
Bennett and her husband, former Secretary of
Education Bill Bennett; news anchors Kathleen
Matthews, Lark McCarthy, and Andrea Roane;
Sen. George Allen, Rep. Roy Blunt, and John
McLaughlin.
Photos by Jonah Koch
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