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LEUKEMIA BALL What to Expect: For the past 20 years, the Leukemia Ball has reigned as Greater Washington, D.C.’s single largest, non-political fundraiser, bringing together the entertainment, corporate, political and philanthropic communities. Date: March 29 Location: Washington Convention Center Attire: Black-tie Event Chairman: Fernando Murias Tickets: $1,000 Contact: Kelly Kent, 703-960-1100 x225, Kelly.Kent@LLS.org SHAKESPEARE THEATRE’S WILL AWARD GALA What to Expect: Dinner and anaward presentation to an “individualin recognition for distinguished workin classical theatre.” Recent recipientshave included the Shakespeare TheatreCompany members, Kevin Spacey JeremyIrons, Dame Judi Dench, and AnthonyHopkins.Date: Late March/ Early April (date TBD) Location: TBD Attire: Black-tie Event Chairmen:TBD Tickets: TBD Contact: Joanne Coutts, 202-547-3230 x2330
MARCH OF DIMES GOURMET GALA  What to Expect:Members of Congress and other Washington notablesparticipate in a competitive cook-off priorto a seated gourmet dinner to benefi t theMarch of Dimes.
Date: April 1 Location: The National Building Museum Attire: Business Event Chairmen:TBD Tickets: TBD Contact: Shannon Gilbert, 703-824-0111 x11 NARSAD OF GREATER WASHINGTON, D.C., MISSION POSSIBLE GALA  What to Expect: The fifth annual “Mission Possible” Gala will fund scientific research into mental health topics. 100 percentof all donations from the evening go to NARSAD.
Date: April 2 Location: Sweden House Attire: Business/cocktail Event Chairmen:Sheila Rabaut and Wendy Adeler Hall Ticket Price: $500 per individual ticket Contact: Trish Veatch, 703-535-1577, THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION ANNUAL GALA What to Expect: A gathering of Washington’s top arts philanthropists for an evening of art and elegance. A seated dinner in the galleries of the museum is followed by dancing in a unique location. Proceeds benefit the museums education and outreach initiatives. Date: April 4 Location: Phillips Collection Attire: Black-tie Event Chairmen:TBD Tickets: $1,000 Contact: Allison Signorelli, 202-387-2151 x315, asignorelli@phillipscollection.org CHILDREN’S BALL  What to Expect: Black-tie gala including cocktail reception, dinner and privateconcert featuring a national headliner. Allproceeds benefit the patients at Children’sNational Medical Center.
Date: April 5 Location: The National Building Museum Attire: Black-tie Event Chairmen:Paul Dougherty and Henry Fonvielle Tickets: $1,000 Contact: Lisa Cantu, 301-565-4956,lcantu@cnmc.org WOMEN CHANGING OUR WORLD: VITAL VOICES GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Date: April 7 Location: Terrace Theatre and Atrium, Kennedy Center Attire: Business Event Chairmen: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Tickets: $300 Contact: Melissa Peterson Smith, 202-861-2625, melissasmith@vitalvoices.org CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY’S 32nd ANNUAL GALA What to Expect: Nancy “Bitsey” Folger and Dr. Sidney Werkman will receive the Laura E. Phillips Angel of the Arts Award. Date: April 12, 2008 Location: The Ritz-Carlton Event Chairmen:TBD Tickets: Approximately $325 Contact: Sandra McIlvaine, 202-537-5526, smcilvaine@cathedral.org FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY GALA What to Expect: Usually sells-out months in advance, but those fortunate enough to obtain tickets will enjoy a reception in the Great Hall followed by a short performance in the Elizabethan Theatre and dinner in the Library’s splendid Reading Rooms. Proceeds will support the Library’s educational and cultural programming for the community. Date: April 16 Location: Folger Shakespeare Library, Attire: Black-tie Event Chairmen:TBA Tickets: $500 Contact: Essence Newhoff, 202-675-0377, enewhoff@folger.edu THE CORCORAN BALL  What to Expect: Hosted by the Women’s Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art,an elecgant evening of dinner and dancingto benefi t scholarship programs for theCorcoran College of Art and Design.
Date: April 18 Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art Event Chairmen:TBA Tickets: $500; $600 Patron; $1500 Benefactor Contact: Marjory Zimmerman,mzimmerman@corcoran.org THE WASHINGTON BALLET SPRING GALA  What to Expect: At theWashington Ballet’s premiere event of the season, prominentWashingtonians let loose on the dancefl oor after dinner and a live danceperformance.
Date: April 25, 2008 Location: TBA Event Chairmen:Jean-Marie and Raul Fernandez Tickets: $500; sponsorship packages available Contact: Jennifer Bristow, JBristow@ Washingtonballet.org; Stacey Miller; 202-362-3606 x125
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