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CAPITOL MOVEMENT PROJECT
Support the trend-setting dance troupe at its benefit featuring new works from top choreographers like Leslie Feliciano, Stephanie Jojokian, SPONSORED and Jeremi Ellis. Lincoln Theatre; 8 p.m.; $50; contact 240-375-4505, argruen@aol. com; www.capitolmovement.org.
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MARCH DC SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW
The Palm Beach Show Group brings one of the world's most renowned antiques show to Washington, with over 300 vendors and 200,000 items. March SPONSORED 6-9;Washington Convention Center; www. dcspringshow.com for ticket information.
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WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS TH ART AUCTION GALA
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Artists and art-lovers come together for this annual celebration supporting regional artists. American University’s Katzen Art Center; 6 p.m. cocktail reception, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m, silent auction and party; $300; contact Alice Atkinson, 202-234-7103, ext. 4, aatkinson@wpadc.org. NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL'S PINK TIE PARTY
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VITAL VOICES AWARDS
Join members of this forwardthinking group as they celebrate women who demonstrate great leadership abilities while helping SPONSORED promote democracy, a healthy economy, and human rights. The Kennedy Center; 6:30 p.m.; contact Shilpa Pesaru, 202636-8743, shilpapesaru@vitalvoices.org.
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LEUKEMIA BALL
Angelina Jolie poses with Mariane Pearl at last year's Vital Voices Awards in March 2008. Jolie portrayed Pearl, widow of reporter Daniel Pearl, in "A Mighty Heart." (Photo by Sharon Farmer)
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MARCH OF DIMES GOURMET GALA
Members of Congress and their spouses are among the local notables who join in a competitive cook-off of regional specialties prior to a seated gourmet SPONSORED dinner. National Building Museum; 7 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; contact Karoline Hurd, 703824-0111, ext. 23; khurd@marchofdimes.com.
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ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL GALA
Celebrity chef Art Smith of Art and Soul hosts the kickoff party for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, featuring top chefs' "cherry picks" SPONSORED of various dishes and cocktails, plus a silent auction. The Liason Capitol Hill, an Affina Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; $150; "pink tie" cocktail attire; www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/pinktie.
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SAVE THE DATE
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual ball assembles area business leaders to raise funds to help cure leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Washington Convention Center; 6:30 p.m.; blacktie; $1,000; contact Kelly Kent, 703-960-1100, ext. 225; kelly.kent@LLS.org.
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Influential political, business, and social leaders help raise funds to support research and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. National Building Museum; 6:30 p.m.; $500; contact Cindy Schelhorn, 703-766-9005, cindy. schelhorn@alz.org. FASHION FOR PAWS
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Fashionable pets strut their stuff on the catwalk beside their proud owners to raise funds for the Washington Humane Society. Embassy of Italy; 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; $75, $150 tickets; $2,000 tables; contact Tara de Nicolas, TdeNicolas@washhumane.org.
THE CORCORAN GALLERY'S ARTINI
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The month-long search for the most artistic martini in Washington concludes with “artinis,” music, dancing, and raffle prizes. Corcoran Gallery of Art; 8 p.m. to midnight; $80-$125; for more information, go to www.corcoran.org/artini. TASTE OF THE NATION
Share Our Strength brings together chefs and mixologists from over 40 of the city's top restaurants to help end childhood hunger. Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 7 SPONSORED to 10 p.m.; $85, general admission; $150, VIP; 1-877-26-TASTE, www.tasteofthenation.org.
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