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ANN NITZE CHAIRWOMAN OF THE HARMAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPENING GALA HOW MANY BENEFITS HAVE YOU WORKED ON? Ten to twelve WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF PLANNING A BENEFIT? It makes me very happy to see the success for the organization and to bring new supporters to the organization. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR GREATEST BENEFIT SUCCESS? Folger Shakespeare Library 1999. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST BENEFIT-RELATED CHALLENGE? The biggest event is the present one, The Harman Center for the Arts.This is an opening of a new performing arts center in downtownWashington and everyone I’ve contacted has been excited aboutthe event. People will be fl ying in from all over the country. WHO WOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR DREAM GUEST LIST? William Shakespeare. FAVORITE CATERER? Design Cuisine. I always want the seating arrangements to be perfect for the guests. Frequently there are cancellations, no shows, and changes and it is diffi cult to rearrange at the last minute. Black satin dress by YVES SAINT LAURENT ($4,99o). Available at Saks Jandel, 5510 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-652-2250.
lO™ ANNUAL GOURMET GALA: MARDI GRAS FOR THE KIDS What to Expect: D.C.’s most criticallyacclaimed and commercially successful restaurants come together to raise fundsfor St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Date: February 5 Location: National Building Museum Attire: Business Event Chairmen: Allan McArtor, Tom Wertz and Tom Liljenquist Tickets: TBA Contact: Jeanie Torchio, 703-486-4520, jeanie.torchio@stjude.org 4™ ANNUAL SOME JUNIOR GALA What to Expect: The event affords young professionals the opportunity to network and socialize while becominginvolved with a great Washington-based organization, So Others Might Eat.Date: February 9, 8 p.m. Location: The Galleria at Lafayette Centre Event Chairmen: Molly McNamara, Danielle Perraut and Quinn Rounsaville Tickets: $85 Contact: Susan O’Neill & Associates, 301-229-1314 WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA’S MIDWINTER GALA
Date: February 9 Location: Andrew W Mellon Auditorium Attire: Black-tie or national dress Event Chairmen: Caroline Boutté and Kim Nettles Tickets: TBD Contact: Elizabeth Early, 202-295-2449,eearly@dc-opera.org “AND THE WINNER IS... TRACY’S KIDS” What to Expect: Enjoy the year’s bestfi lms before Hollywood’s big night withall the glitter Tinseltown has to offer. “Andthe Winner Is… Tracy’s Kids” enablespeople to walk the red carpet beforemingling with other movie buffs. Theevent supports the Tracy’s Kids pediatricart therapy program at the GeorgetownUniversity Medical Center’s LombardiCancer Center.Date: February 12, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30p.m. buffet dinner, 7:30 p.m. screenings Location: Lucky Strike Restaurant and Regal Theatre Gallery Place Event Chairmen: TBD Tickets: $250; sponsorships start at $10,000 Contact: Susan O’Neill & Associates, 301-229-1314 ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER GALA What to Expect: Performance inthe Kennedy Center Opera House followed by supper and dancing in the South Atrium Foyer. Proceeds provide scholarships to The Ailey School in NewYork for talented young dance students from the Washington area.Date: Februrary 19, 7 p.m. Location: The Kennedy Center Attire: Black-tie Event ChairmemCarolyn Brody Debra Lee and Bea Welters Tickets: $300; $15,000 per table of 10 Contact: Ariel Metzger, 202-636-8745, ariel@campbellpeachey.com
16™ ANNUAL NATIONAL AMERICAN IRELAND FUND GALA What to Expect: Leaders from Ireland and the United States will raise a Guinness at the dinner, which includes an Irish Coffee bar and a rousing set from an internationally renowned Irish band. Date: March 17 Location: The National Building Museum Event Chairmen: Kingsley Akins, Hon. Elizabeth Bagley Phillip Brady, Gerald Cassidy, Thomas Corcoran, Susan Davis, John Feehery, Ginny Grenham,Dennis Lucey John McDonnell, Jr.,Eugene McQuade, George Moore, Hon.John Quinn, Paul Quinn and MarkTuohey Tickets: $1,000; sponsorships start at $10,000 Contact: Susan O’Neill & Associates,301-229-0064
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