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KENNEDY CENTER HONORS |
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It’s one of the splashiest, starstudded
evenings the District sees all
year – Robert Redford, Oprah and
Tina Turner all sported the night’s
rainbow and gold laurels in 2006.
7 p.m.; Kennedy Center; by invitation; black-tie;
Contact 202-636-8748. |
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| TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS INC |
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No need to bring three French
hens to this night of holiday cheer
and charity; guests at this upscale affair are
encouraged to donate clothes, toys and
money. 6 to 10 p.m.; Lima Lounge; cocktail
attire; donations welcome; Contact Libi Sprow-Anderson at 240-381-2110. |
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| ARTRAGEOUS BENEFIT |
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The Robert and Arlene Kogod
Courtyard has just opened to
great fanfare at the Smithsonian National
Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum,
and ARTrageous invites guests to enjoy
a buffet dinner reception, live jazz and
dancing in this exciting new space. 7:30 to
11 p.m.; Smithsonian American Art Museum; $125; sponsorships start at $500; cocktail attire; Contact 202-633-4550. |
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| GEORGETOWN JINGLE |
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30 interior designers support the
Pediatric Hematology, Oncology,
Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program
at Georgetown University Hospital. Holiday
tree and tabletop displays and on-site raffles
and auctions lend a festive air to this familyfriendly
event. 4 to 8 p.m.; Four Seasons
Hotel Washington; $100 and up; business attire;
Contact www.georgetownjingle.com. |
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| WOMEN’S FOREIGN POLICY GROUP
LUNCHEON FOR CONDOLEEZZA RICE
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Honoree and keynote speaker
Condoleezza Rice will be toasted by
NBC News chief |
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| foreign affairs correspondent
Andrea Mitchell in the capacity of mistress of
ceremonies. 11 to 3 p.m.; Ritz-Carlton Washington;$200 for members; $250 for nonmembers; business casual; Contact 202-884-8597. |
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| OF WINE AND WORDS |
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Wine tasting and silent auction to
benefit the Read Aloud program.
Children’s authors will autograph books,
while fashion consultant Jayneoni Moore will
emcee. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; National EducationAssociation; $65; $120 for couples; business casual;
Contact www.thereadingconnection.org. |
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CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT |
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The Master Chorale of Washington
presents its annual concert series
featuring a trademark candlelit processional
and recessional, seasonal favorites and an
audience sing-along with Maestro Donald
McCullough. 1 p.m.; The Kennedy Center; $20
to $69; business attire; Contact 202-467-4600. |
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THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY GALA |
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in the Kennedy Center Concert
Hall for cocktails dinner and a silent
auction. 7 to midnight; The Kennedy
Center; $600; black-tie; Contact Emily at
202-244-3669.
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WASHINGTON CONCERT OPERA AT THE
MONACO EMBASSY
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Ambassador of Monaco and Mrs.
Gilles Noghès will host a reception for
the opera at their beautiful residence. 6:30 to
8:30 p.m.; the Ambassador’s residence; $150; $500
“friend”; $1,000 “patron”; business attire; Contact
Washington Concert Opera at 202-364-5826.
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