Fight Night raises funds for Fight For Children and other organizations that provide education and healthcare services to low-income children in Washington. In 2011, Fight Night raised over $2 million. DATE: Thursday, November 1; 6 p.m. LOCATION: Washington Hilton EVENT CHAIRMEN: Honorary Chairman: Joe Robert III; CoChairmen: Raul Fernandez, Fred Schaufeld and Chuck Kuhn ATTIRE: Black-tie TICKET PRICE: $1,000 SPONSORSHIP: From $15,000 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Liz Warnecki, 202-772-0416, liz. warnecki@fightforchildren.org
USO GALA
WHAT TO EXPECT: An estimated 1,100 guests gather to pay special tribute to our men and women in uniform. Guests include members of Congress, military leaders, members of the USO board of governors, corporate sponsors and media. DATE: Friday, November 2; 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. dinner and program LOCATION: Washington Hilton ATTIRE: Black-tie EVENT CHAIRMAN: David J. McIntyre Jr. TICKET PRICE: $1,000 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Katie Whitlow, 703-908-6461; Emily Farwig, 703-740-4970
LOMBARDI GALA
WHAT TO EXPECT: The evening includes dinner, dancing, a silent auction, Lexus raffle and the presentation of awards to remarkable individuals for their contributions to the fight against cancer. DATE: Saturday, November 3; 6 p.m. LOCATION: Washington Hilton ATTIRE: Black-tie EVENT CHAIRMEN: DeMaurice Smith, Brian Katz, Jill Kirkpatrick and Paul Schweitzer TICKET PRICE: $500 SPONSORSHIP: From $2,000 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Elena Jeannotte, 202-687-3866 or ej48@georgetown.edu
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS TH ANNIVERSARY FALL BENEFIT
WHAT TO EXPECT: Legendary singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge receives NMWA’s Award for Excellence in Performing
WA S H I N G T O N L I F E
Arts at this year’s event benefiting the Shenson Chamber Music Concerts. DATE: Sunday, November 4; 7 p.m. LOCATION: National Museum of Women in the Arts ATTIRE: Black-tie optional EVENT CHAIRMEN: Nancy Duber and Martha Lyn Dippell TICKET PRICE: $425 SPONSORSHIP: From $5,000 for tables CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: nmwa.org
Washington International Horse Show CHAIRMAN: JULIET W. REID
THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON’S AWARDS GALA
WHAT TO EXPECT: The Lab School of Washington’s 2012 Awards Gala honors outstanding achievers with learning disabilities. This year’s honorees include Peter Fisher, senior managing director of BlackRock; and Willard Wigan, the reknowned British micro-sculptor. National Public Radio’s Mara Liasson serves as emcee. The Lab School offers an arts-based, multi-sensory education for students in grades 1-12 with learning differences and ADHD. DATE: Thursday, November 8; 6 p.m. cocktail reception, 7 p.m. dinner and ceremonies LOCATION: The National Building Museum ATTIRE: Black-tie optional EVENT CHAIRMEN: Sheila and David Feinberg TICKET PRICE: From $250 SPONSORSHIP: From $1,000 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Marty Cathcart, 202-454-2259, marty. cathcart@labschool.org
HEROINES IN TECHNOLOGY
WHAT TO EXPECT: The March of Dimes’ gala honors women in the technology industry who have used their experience, knowledge and skills to benefit the community. Winners are honored while guests enjoy live and silent auctions, a cocktail reception and seated dinner. DATE: Friday, November 9 LOCATION: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner ATTIRE: Black-tie EVENT CHAIRMEN: Sabret Flocos and Casey Coleman TICKET PRICE: $250 SPONSORSHIP: From $5,000 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Marissa Nihill, 571-257-2305, mnihill@marchofdimes.com
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