Saturday we went to the WPAS Gala and Auction at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. We snapped South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, his DCM Nowetu Luti, and his wife Rosieda Shabodien.
We listened to South African singer/songwriter Vusi Mahlasela, known as The Voice of South Africa, who inspired many in the anti-apartheid movement. Here, gala women’s committee member Carolyn Wilson with WPAS CEO Jenny Bilfield.
Since 1965, the Washington Performing Arts has connected community and artists. Through live events in 11 venues, it's launched careers of emerging artists and supported established artists. Here, 6 Degrees’ Omar Karriem, Marrick Homes’ Sam Greer, salon owner Keith Harley, and MetroHealth’s Lloyd Buckner.
WPAS embraces classical music, jazz, gospel, contemporary dance and music, and international music. Here, Booz Allen’s Lloyd Howell with wife Patricia, Jennifer Coulter, and TransCorp’s Chris Melton.
Cora Masters Barry, gala co-chair and Booz Allen EVP Reggie Van Lee, and Reem Sadik.
Former Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhán with current Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero.
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