The Choral Arts Society held their 20th Annual Christmas Gala at the Ritz-CarltonHotel on December 12, following a concert at the Kennedy Center.The black-tie dinner dance was held in the Grand Ballroom. The celebrationreflected holiday traditions of Spain and Honorary Chairs for the gala eventwere His Excellency, Ambassador of Spain, Javier Ruperez and his wife Rakela.The annual benefit is the Society’s principal fundraising and social event.Approximately $450,000 was raised at this year’s gala. Funds will go to supportits community and education programs.