SPECIAL FEATURE | BALLS AND GALAS
ATTIRE: Black-tie EVENT CHAIRMEN: Alan J. Kelly and Boofie O’Gorman TICKET PRICE: $500-$1,000 SPONSORSHIP: From $7,500 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Melanie McCarty, CSEP, 703-255-1944, melaniem@wolftrap.org
of Gabon Michael Moussa Adamo TICKET PRICE: $250 SPONSORSHIP: Tables $5,000-$25,000 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Kay Kendall, 202-257-5235, kay@ kaykendall.org; Janet Stone, 202550-8528, jstone@thearcdc.org
WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA SEASON OPENING GALA – ‘ANNA BOLENA’
WHAT TO EXPECT: Following the opening night performance of “Anna Bolena” on September 15, WNO artists and patrons celebrate with a gala dinner at the Kennedy Center. DATE: Saturday, September 15; 7 p.m. LOCATION: The Kennedy Center ATTIRE: Black-tie HONORARY HOSTS: Adrienne Arsht, Billy and Judy Cox, Miguel and Patricia Estrada, Rosemary Harris, James Humphreys, Manuel Johnson, Jacqueline Mars,Victoria and Roger Sant, Alan Savada, Susie Trees and Gail Wilensky TICKET PRICE: $1,250; Special event packages are available at the $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 levels. CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: 202-4168397, rsvp@kennedy-center.org
WOLF TRAP BALL
Teach for America’s D.C. Region Gala CHAIRMEN: MONICA AND JOHN THOMPSON III MAKEUP BY KENYETTA GREENE
WHAT TO EXPECT: The Wolf Trap Foundation’s premiere annual fundraising benefit takes place on the magnificent stage of the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. This event is attended by diplomats and government officials, as well as social and media figures and top business executives. Proceeds support Wolf Trap’s acclaimed arts and education programs. DATE: Saturday, September 15; 7 p.m. LOCATION: The Filene Center Stage at Wolf Trap
A SPECIAL NIGHT WITH KATHLEEN TURNER AND FRIENDS OF THEATREWASHINGTON
WHAT TO EXPECT: TheatreWashington hosts a sizzling night both onstage and off with actress Kathleen Turner. This exclusive event takes place during Arena Stage’s production of “Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins” starring Turner and written by TheatreWashington boardmember Margaret Engel and her twin sister Allison Engel. Turner will join the cast, crew and guests at an exclusive post-performance reception. DATE: Thursday, September 20; 9 p.m. LOCATION: Arena Stage ATTIRE: Business TICKET PRICE: $200; seats are limited CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Lindsay Esser, 202-337-4572, lesser@ theatrewashington.org, www.theatrewashington.org
MENTOR FOUNDATION USA INTERNATIONAL GALA
WHAT TO EXPECT: The evening, hosted by Her Majesty Queen Silvia and Princess Madeline of Sweden and Swedish Amb. and Mrs. Jonas Hafström, benefits both Mentor Foundation USA and International. Together the two nonprofit groups have helped more than six million children in over 80 countries by promoting higher educational
ON THE BLOCK THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION GALA AND CELEBRITY AUCTION LUNCHEON Item: Three nights of oean-view accommodations at the Grand Wailea Resort in Hawaii Donor: The Grand Wailea — A Waldorf Astoria Resort Value: About $2,000 Event Contact: Kyla McKenna 202-939-3117 or kmckenna@niaf.org
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