THE EVENT: An auction to benefi t the WPA’s non-profi t mission to promote excellence in contemporary art in the region. THE SCENE: Artists and art-lovers enjoyed “tidewater crab timbales” and more from caterer Design Cuisine before dancing to tunes provided by DJs Architect of Sound and Dex Dubious in the Christiana Lounge. THE GUESTS: Heather and Tony Podesta, Bill Paley, Conrad and Ludmilla Cafritz, Philippa and David Hughes, Dr. Fred Ognibene, Kim Ward, Cyrus Katzen, George Hemphill, Scott Hutchinson, John Dreyfuss, Elise Hoff man, Michelle Zook, Jim and Mai Abdo.