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Tonight, Tuesday, April 7, at 7:00 PM the Corcoran will screen David Boatman’s film about the international fashion world, Ralph Rucci: A Designer and His House. Neiman Marcus is co-sponsoring, so each guest will get goodies. Members: $12, Public: $15
Monday April 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Rosa Mexicano, 575 7th Street, join Elliott Bisnow to network and learn about NFTE - the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Open bar and appetizers. All proceeds from the $45 entry fee support NFTE. Sign up here.
Monday, April 13 the 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards at The Warner Theatre (13th and E Streets) and Gala at JW Marriott Hotel (1331 Pennsylvania Ave) An exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of DC theatre: 6:00 PM, The Chairman's Reception (Marriott); 8:00PM, The Helen Hayes Awards (Warner); 10:30 PM, The Ovation Gala (Marriott). Tickets starting at $250.
Wednesday, April 15 from 5:00-9:00 PM. Join us for the launch of HAPPY HOUR ON K STREET with Bisnow at LIMA Restaurant + Lounge. An exclusive networking opportunity for Bisnow readers, with open bar from 5:00-6:00 in the Lounge, light hors d'oeuvres, chill music, and an outdoor patio. 1401 K St. See ad to right for details. sign-up.
Thursday, April 16 at the Washington Hilton, 5:00 cocktails, 6:30 reception for the annual NFL Players Gala featuring James Brown’s JB Awards benefiting Special Olympics DC. Some of this year’s recipients include Super Bowl XLIII’s Ben Roethlisberger and the Redskins’ Rock Cartwright and Clinton Portis. NO individual tickets; tables only. For sponsorship contact Cassandra Nicaisse at 202-572-7485.
Saturday, April 18, from 8:00 -10:00 AM. Make a difference in the life of a child at the 12th Annual AIRBUS Kaps for Kids Walk-a-Thon to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC at Tysons Corner Center. $25 to walk, get a Kap, walk with sports personalities, hula with the Hogettes, and save while shopping, with a scavenger hunt, prizes, and surprises. Info here under Special Events, or call 703.698.7080.
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 6:00 PM for the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Spring Benefit Bash at the Mandarin Oriental. This year’s theme, Bollywood Bash will provide an experience where the menu, decor and entertainment embody the Woolly spirit. 350 guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, a pre-dinner cocktail reception, a 3-course meal, and a post-event party for $295. More info
Sunday, April 19, Join chairs Judy and Mark Lerner, the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, and channel 7’s Leon Harris at the Renaissance Washington Hotel for Paws for a Cause in support of the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 4:30 for cocktails, bark bar and pet boutiques, followed by dinner and auction. Tickets $250. Info: pawsdc@afhu.org.
Thursday, April 23, Celebrate to Educate, with a cocktail party at the Willard from 6:00 – 9:00 PM with all proceeds benefitting the Lazarus Foundation, a nonprofit that provides educational support to disadvantaged, at-risk and foster care high school and college students. Only $100 for an open bar, food, music, and great prizes from Bloomingdales and Zegna, More info
Thursday, April 23rd, from 6:30– 9:00 PM, join the Georgetown House Tour for its Annual Patron’s party to raise funds that support the many important ministries of St John's Georgetown. Enjoy cocktails, a tour of the DC Design House, and meeting the interior decorators: $150 contact laura.rodman@comcast.net or visit website.
Thursday, April 30, VIP Reception starting at 6:30 PM, join youth development program DC Scores for their annual Soccer Ball at the Organization of American States for cocktails, dinner by Latin Concepts and music. Tickets: $200 VIP and general $150 here
Friday, May 8, from 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM, join the Trust for the National Mall’s L’Enfant Society for its First Annual Ball on the Mall to raise funds for restoration of our National Mall. Cocktails, hors d’ourves, live music. Tickets: $150 here
Tuesday, May 12, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Yoga fashion show and luncheon at lululemon athletica in Georgetown to benefit Choral Arts. Tickets $40 here include a healthy lunch, fitness experts and speakers, live fashion show, and goodie bags.
Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at the Mellon Auditorium for the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) 2009 Rays of Hope Awards Gala, a dinner awards benefit celebrating cancer survivorship and honoring leaders in the cancer survivorship movement. With emcee Face the Nation’s Bob Schieffer, and honoring Law & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay, Tickets are $250 by calling NCCS at 301-650-9127. Info (but not ticket sales) here.
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 – 9:30 PM at the Building Museum for Miriam’s Kitchen. Join the 100 Bowls of Compassion Gala with gourmet food, live music, and open bar, while helping the homeless with meals, housing support, and other assistance Tickets $250, dress is business casual (but feel free to mix things up.) More info
Vanessa Meccarielli, Kristina D’Ambrosio, and Makeda Saggau-Sackey contributed to this issue.
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