What to Expect: Anintimate dinner to celebrate the work and life of famedphotographer Annie Leibovitz.

Date: November 14

Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art

Attire: Creative Cocktail

Tickets: TBA

Contact: Allison Chance at 202-639–1753

THE 2^nd ANNUAL FRIENDS OF ST. JUDE BLUES BALL

What to Expect: Friends of St. Jude is a network of young professionalscommitted to St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital who raise funds toassist in the daily operating costs ofthe hospital, educate and promote St.Jude in the D.C. Metropolitan area, andcreate a fun environment where youngprofessionals can gather.

Date: November 15

Location: The Galleria at Lafayette Centre

Attire: Cocktail

Event Chairmen:Hosted by Friends of St. Jude

Tickets: $85

Contact: Jeanie Torchio, 703-486-4520, jeanie.torchio@stjude.org

NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’S AMERICAN PATRIOT AWARD GALA

What to Expect: The awardrecognizes Americans whose inspirationalleadership and selfl ess dedicationsymbolize our nation’s ideals, valuesand democratic principles. This year’srecipients are Sen. John Warner and Rep.Ike Skelton.

Date: November 16, 6:30 p.m. reception,7:30 p.m. dinner

Location: The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen:TBD

Tickets: TBD

Contact: Nancy Miller, 202-685-2527, millern@nduf.org, www.AmericanPatriotAward.org

STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION TASTE OF THE STARS EXCLUSIVE WINE DINNER

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Date: November 16, 7 p.m.

Location: Citronelle

Attire: Cocktail

Event Chairmen:Rick Genderson, Tom Shelton, and Jeff Zell

Tickets: $1,250

Contact: Cara Martin, 202-293-7827, cara.martin@starlight-midatlantic.org

FESTIVAL OF HEROES

What to Expect: Dinner and dancing to celebrate the heroes of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s National Medical Center.

Date: November 17

Location: North Bethesda Marriott

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairman: Deidre Adkins

Tickets: For ticket pricing and sponsorship information, see below.

Contact: Danielle Beyda, 301-565-8522, dbeyda@cnmc.org

STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION 8^th ANNUAL TASTE OF THE STARS GALA

What to Expect: Cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions of the world’s finest wines.

Date: November 17, 6:30 p.m.

Location: Four Seasons Hotel

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen:Susan Ascher and Dina Mackney Sharon Dougherty, Jocelyn Greenan, and Kristen Olson (Honorary)

Tickets: $400

Contact: Cara Martin, 202-293-7827, cara.martin@starlight-midatlantic.org

“THE BASKETBALL" XIII GALA

What to Expect: Top athletes and prominent business, community and national political fi gures are expected at this silent auction, cocktail reception and dinner. The “Stars for Children”

Date: November 30

Location: Washington Hilton and Tower

Attire: Black-tie (optional)

Event Chairmen:Luis Lobo and Peter B. Teeley

Tickets: $500 and up; corporate sponsorships available.

Contact: Vivian R. Thompson-Goldstein, (410) 923-0506, vthompson@aol.com

21^st ANNUAL SOME GALA

What to Expect: A silent auction and dinner dance to benefi t So Others Might Eat (SOME). Since 1970, SOME has been committed to bettering life for the homeless and needy by providing affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment and counseling for the elderly and mentally ill.

Location: The Newseum

Event Chairmen:Corporate Advisory Board

Tickets: $200; $3,000 to $10,000 fortables

Contact: Susan O’Neill & Associates, 301-229-2046

KENNEDY CENTER HONORS OF 2007

What to Expect: The annual Honors Gala is the highlight of the Washington cultural year. The 2007 Honorees will be saluted by stars from the world of the performing arts at a gala performance in the Kennedy Center’s Opera House, to be attended by the President of the United States and Mrs. Bush, and by artists from around the globe. Date: December 2 Location: Kennedy Center Opera House

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen: TBD

Tickets: TBD

Contact: TBD

THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON’S 27^th ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA AND SILENT AUCTION

What to Expect: This highlight of the holiday season is attended by Washington’s political, diplomatic, business and cultural leaders. The gala includes a Christmas Music concert, followed by dinner, dancing and a silent auction at the Kennedy Center. Proceeds fund the Society’s artistic and community outreach activities.

Date: December 17

Location: The Kennedy Center

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen:Finnish Amb. Pekka Lintu and Laurel Colless

Tickets: $600; $6,000 per table

Contact: Emily Riffl e, 202-244-3669 x20, eriffle@choralarts.org

CHILDREN’S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER “DANCING AFTER DARK”

What to Expect: An evening of cocktails, sweets, and dancing withWashington’s young philanthropists to benefi t Children’s National Medical Center.

Date: January 12

Location: Posh Restaurant & Supper Club

Attire: Cocktail

Event Chairmen: TBD

Tickets: $85; $150 per couple

Contact: Danielle Beyda,dbeyda@cnmc.org Grace Easby-Smith gesmith@cnmc.org 301-565-8500