FYIDC | SOCIAL CALENDAR
NOVEMBER
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART’S TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Join Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson as they celebrate 50 years of African art with the unveiling of the “Conversations: African and African American Artworks in Dialogue” exhibit featuring works from Bill and Camille Cosby’s collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art; 6 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Marie Woodward Graves, 202-6334648, gravesmw@si.edu.
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WINGS OF HOPE GALA Support advancements in melanoma treatment at the sixth annual Wings of Hope for Melanoma Gala. Fine food and drink and live music are featured as the Melanoma Research Foundation raises funds to unlock the cure. Trump National Golf Club; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $175; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Bill Reilly, 571-267-2156, galas@ melanoma.org.
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NOCHE DE PASIÓN THE TANGO SOIRÉE Enjoy a night of sultry performances with members of Washington Ballet’s Women’s Committee, Jeté Society and Latino Dance Fund as they celebrate “Noche de Pasión.” This inaugural event benefits scholarship programs and the Latino Dance Fund while celebrating the company’s Latino-inspired fall repertory program, “Masterworks” by choreographer Hans van Manen. The Organization of American States; 7 p.m.; tempting, tango cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships start at $500; contact Alex Whetzel, 202-362-3606, awhetzel@ washingtonballet.org.
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LAB SCHOOL GALA HONORING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES This gala raises awareness about learning disabilities and recognizes those who have overcome such challenges to achieve success in a variety of fields. Dinner, dancing and a Q&A session with outstanding achievers like Richard Ford and
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Vin Roberti are featured. National Building Museum; 6 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Marty Cathcart, 202-9442201, events@labschool.org.
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Amanda Goblesk, Cicely Fox and Meredith Jones at the 2013 Capital for Children’s Casino Night. (Photo by Ben Droz)
WOLA HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS GALA Guests will honor the courage and leadership of Claudia Paz y Paz and Rep. George Miller while celebrating 40 years of the Washington Office of Latin America’s Human Rights Awards. A seated dinner is followed by an awards ceremony. Union Station; 6 p.m.; cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Kelly McLaughlin, 202-797-2171, kmclaughlin@wola.org.
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FIGHT FOR CHILDREN’S FIGHT NIGHT The late Joseph E. Robert Jr. created Fight Night to help low-income children in the District achieve a promising future. Join heavyweights of the nation’s capital for an evening of live boxing and auctions and fight for underprivileged children at this 25th annual event. Washington Hilton; 6 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $25,000; contact Judy Wrench, 202-772-0417, judy.wrench@fightforchildren.org.
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KNOCK OUT ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN While the men enjoy live boxing and cigars at Fight Night, the ladies head across town to raise funds to end domestic violence. Over the past 21 years, Knock Out Abuse Against Women has raised over $8 million to aid victims of domestic violence. Ritz Carlton; 6:30 p.m.; “Hollywood black-tie;” $600; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Eleanor Arlook, 202-466-6040, Eleanor@ knockoutabuse.org.
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SPANISH CATHOLIC CENTER GALA Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville, will be honored for his dedication to the Spanish Catholic Center at this annual gala. Spanish Amb. Ramon Gil-Casares serves as this year’s honorary chairman. Organization of American States; 6:30
p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorship start at $2,000; contact Carmen Joya, 202-7724334, Carmen.joya@catholiccharitiesdc.org.
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ICON DINNER AND TALENT Let the Boys and Girls Clubs’ Teen Arts Program (TAP), STEAM initiative and ICON competitors impress you with their talents at the ICON showcase. Four hundred of Washington’s greatest arts influencers, child advocates and nonprofit leaders attend for one-ofa-kind entertainment and to support our youth’s talent. Ritz-Carlton,Tysons Corner; 6 p.m.; cocktail attire; $400; sponsorship start at $4,000; contact Terri Johnson, 202-540-2323, tjohnson@bgcgw.org.
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CAPITAL FOR CHILDREN TEXAS HOLD ’EM
TOURNAMENT Put your money where your cards are to support children’s education issues at this brand new event hosted by chairmen Ken Doyle and Dean D’Angelo featuring food, fun and poker for a charitable cause. Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown; 6 p.m.; Buisiness attire; $250; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Cassandra Hanley, 703-237-4978.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RAISING THE ROOF Honor entrepreneur Sheila Johnson and 25 years of Habitat for Humanity at the group’s annual Raising the Roof dinner. Habitat for Humanity has built and rehabilitated over 200 homes in Washington and the event is a tribute to various leaders’ commitment to energy-efficient housing. Union Station; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail/business attire; $250; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Heather Phibbs, 202-882-4600, heather.phibbs@dchabitat.org.
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