BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Washington Life Magazine BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Junior League of Northern Virginias The Enchanted Forest URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/01/junior-league-of-nor thern-virginias-the-enchanted-forest/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:660-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/01/junior-league-of-northern- virginias-the-enchanted-forest/ DESCRIPTION:Stroll through a whimsical forest of theme-decorated trees\, ha ve Cocoa and Cupcakes with the Snow Fairy Princess or Breakfast\, Books\, a nd a Photo with Santa! This weekend-long celebration presented by the Junio r League of Northern Virginia\, featuring the Children’s Science Center\, includes entertainment\, model train display\, and crafts for children\, g ifts and holiday decorations for [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091121T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091121T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/sugarloaf-crafts-fes tival-in-gaithersburg/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:725-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/sugarloaf-crafts-festival- in-gaithersburg/ DESCRIPTION:More than 350 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople \, as well as renowned artisans from Maryland\, will display and sell their handmade works at the 34th annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersbur g. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of contemporary crafts and fine art i n all mediums\, including functional and decorative pottery\, sculpture\, g lass\, jewelry\, [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091121T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Freer Sackler Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/freer-sackler-gala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:458-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/freer-sackler-gala/ DESCRIPTION:The Freer and Sackler Galleries’ celebrate the opening of the exhibition\, Falnama: The Book of Omens\, with a benefit dinner exploring the themes of Islamic horoscopes\, dream interpretation\, and planet positi oning in honor of the exhibit’s focus on the ancient art of divination.\n Date: Saturday\, November 21\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Galley [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:29th Annual Kidney Ball URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/15/29th-annual-kidney-b all/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:696-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/15/29th-annual-kidney-ball/ DESCRIPTION:The Kidney Ball is a great way for you to kick off your holiday season in style with gourmet dining\, live and silent auctions\, dancing\, and a special performance by Blondie.\nDate: Saturday\, November 21\, 2009 \nTime: 6:30 pm\nLocation: Hilton Washington\nAttire: Black Tie\nTicket/Pri cing Information:\nTickets are $600 per couple and $300 per person\nFor mor e information\, go to http://www.kidney.org/site/203/kidneyball.cfm?ch=203 \n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:10th Annual Taste of the Stars Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/10th-annual-taste-of -the-stars-gala/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:444-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/10th-annual-taste-of-the-s tars-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Starlight Children’s Foundation MidAtlantic 10th annual signa ture event is always the talk of the town with their impressive silent and live auctions\, cocktails\, and dinner. Funds raised assist local families \ndealing with a child’s severe illness.\nDate: Saturday\, November 21\nT ime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: The Four Seasons\, Washington\, D.C.\nAttire: Bla ck-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information: $500\nEvent Chairmen: Allison O’Conn or\, Kerry Troup\, and Staci Walkes\nContact: Janeen [...] [by: public_use r] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T060000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T060000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sugar & Spice Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/28/sugar-spice-gala/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:744-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/28/sugar-spice-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an enchanting evening at The Junior League of Northern Vi rginia’s Sugar &\; Spice Gala open to the public as part of its 9th An nual The Enchanted Forest holiday celebration. The Sugar &\; Spice Gala will be held in the Grand Ballroom among over 100 beautifully decorated the med trees for silent auction. It also [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capital City Ball URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/capital-city-ball-2/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:460-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/capital-city-ball-2/ DESCRIPTION:Join the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery at The Capital City Ball\, one of the most exclusive young events of the y ear. Proceeds benefit Innocents at Risk\, Polaris Project\, and The Emancip ation Network.\nDate: Saturday\, November 21\nTime: 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Th e Washington Club\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information: $125 to $500\nEvent Chairmen: John Dunford\, Deborah Sigmund\, and Bruce Friese\nC ontact: Bruce [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T073000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T073000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/sugarloaf-crafts-fes tival-in-gaithersburg/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:726-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/sugarloaf-crafts-festival- in-gaithersburg/ DESCRIPTION:More than 350 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople \, as well as renowned artisans from Maryland\, will display and sell their handmade works at the 34th annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersbur g. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of contemporary crafts and fine art i n all mediums\, including functional and decorative pottery\, sculpture\, g lass\, jewelry\, [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091122T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091123T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ralph Nader reads and signs Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/05/ralph-nader-reads-an d-signs-only-the-super-rich-can-save-us/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:774-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/05/ralph-nader-reads-and-sign s-only-the-super-rich-can-save-us/ DESCRIPTION:Ralph Nader\nIn “Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!” (Seven S tories Press\; September 22\, 2009)\, political activist and bestselling au thor Ralph Nader that answers the question\, “\;What if?”\; What if some of America’\;s most powerful individuals decided it was time t o fix our government and return the power to the people? “Only the Super- Rich Can Save [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091125T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091125T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Run with Alan Webb URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/17/run-with-alan-webb/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:800-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/17/run-with-alan-webb/ DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: The record holder for the fastest American mil e will host Neediest Kids’ 9th Annual “Fun Run.” The morning consists of races in six age brackets from toddlers to teens and the “\;corpor ate challenge”\; a race for the sponsors. Alan Webb participates in th e runs. All proceeds raised are donated to Neediest Kids\, a [...] [by: kel ly_fisher] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091127T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091127T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The National Debutante Cotillion URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-national-debutan te-cotillion/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:462-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-national-debutante-cot illion/ DESCRIPTION:The National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball celebrat es its 60th anniversary\, with a traditional presentation of young ladies f rom around the country that includes a presentation of\nthe debutantes\, an d a Cotillion figure. The evening benefits the Children’s National Medica l Center.\nDate: Friday\, November 27\nTime: 9 p.m.\nLocation: The Washingt on Hilton and Towers\nAttire: White-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information: $175 \nEvent Chairmen: Mary-Stuart Montague-Price [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091128T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091128T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GlamourHolics Present&8230Black Saturday A Holiday Shopping Soiree URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/glamourholics-presen t-black-saturday-a-holiday-shopping-soiree/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:794-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/glamourholics-present-blac k-saturday-a-holiday-shopping-soiree/ DESCRIPTION:On November 28\, 2009\, GlamourHolics! will host a Black Saturd ay Holiday Shopping Soiree that will bring together some of Maryland\, DC a nd Virginia’s hottest\, recession-friendly indie retailers. The event wi ll be held from 6:30-10:30 pm. The event venue\, Aloft Hotel National Harbo r\, sets the scene for this trendy and sophisticated holiday shopping event . Glam [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091129T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091129T093000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Bach Consort Free Noontime Cantata Series URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-cons ort-free-noontime-cantata-series-5/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:554-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-consort-fr ee-noontime-cantata-series-5/ DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach\nChristen\, ätzet diesen Tag\, BWV 63\nToccata\, Ada gio &\; Fugue in C Major\, BWV 564: Jon Laird\, organist\nThe free Noont ime Cantata Concert Series is a popular series of fifty-minute concerts pre sented on the first Tuesday of the month (October —\; December and Mar ch —\; May) at the Church of the Epiphany in downtown Washington\, DC [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091201T231000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091201T231000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOMEs 23rd Annual Dinner Gala and Silent Auction URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/07/20/somes-23rd-annual-di nner-gala-and-silent-auction/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:230-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/07/20/somes-23rd-annual-dinner-g ala-and-silent-auction/ DESCRIPTION:Held at the historic Mayflower Hotel on Wednesday\, December 2 \, SOME’\;s 2009 Gala and Silent Auction will benefit its supportive-s ervice long term and transitional housing programs that currently serve ove r 500 formerly homeless people\, including 57 families and 150 children.\nM r. William E. Conway\, Jr.\, Founding Director and Managing Partner of The Carlyle Group\, will be [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091202T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091202T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DC SCORES Poetry Slam URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/dc-scores-poetry-sla m/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:729-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/dc-scores-poetry-slam/ DESCRIPTION:Our 12th annual Poetry Slam!\, a city-wide spoken word competit ion\, will feature individual and group performances of original works writ ten by DC SCORES poet-athletes from 17 elementary schools and six middle sc hools in wards 1\, 2\, 4\, 5\, 6\, 7 and 8. Each performance of the two-nig ht event will feature over 300 DC SCORES poet-athletes.\nThe [...] [by: pub lic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DC SCORES Poetry Slam URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/dc-scores-poetry-sla m/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:730-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/22/dc-scores-poetry-slam/ DESCRIPTION:Our 12th annual Poetry Slam!\, a city-wide spoken word competit ion\, will feature individual and group performances of original works writ ten by DC SCORES poet-athletes from 17 elementary schools and six middle sc hools in wards 1\, 2\, 4\, 5\, 6\, 7 and 8. Each performance of the two-nig ht event will feature over 300 DC SCORES poet-athletes.\nThe [...] [by: pub lic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091204T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091204T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AHEAD Inc 2009 Annual Gala Dinner & Silent Auction URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/11/ahead-inc-2009-annua l-gala-dinner-silent-auction/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:780-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/11/ahead-inc-2009-annual-gala -dinner-silent-auction/ DESCRIPTION:\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 3rd\, 2009\nTime: 6:00 p.m. ̵ 1\; 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: The River Room\, 679 Riverside Drive &\; 145th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10031\nAttire: Dress\nTicket/Pricing Informa tion:\n$150 per person and $285 per couple\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091204T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091204T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benefit Performance of A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/17/benefit-performance- of-a-christmas-carol-at-fords-theatre/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:804-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/17/benefit-performance-of-a-c hristmas-carol-at-fords-theatre/ DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: Neediest Kids\, a Washington area charitable or ganization\, is hosting a benefit performance of “A Christmas Carol\,” \nat Ford’s Theatre.\nDate: December 3\, 2009\nTime: 7:30pm -10:00pm\nLoc ation: Ford’\;s Theatre\, 511 Tenth Street\, NW\nTicket/Pricing: email Lynne Downer (downer_Lynne@neediestkids.org) for information\nURL: http:// www.neediestkids.org/Default.aspx?tabid=129\n [by: kelly_fisher] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091204T063000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091204T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Evening on the Potomac URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/an-evening-on-the-po tomac/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:786-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/an-evening-on-the-potomac/ DESCRIPTION:In honor of World Aids Day\, Hope Through Health (HTH) invites you to enjoy drinks and hors d’\;oeuvres in historic Georgetown while learning about HTH’\;s ongoing effort to promote health as a human rig ht in Togo. A silent auction will be held\, and proceeds from the evening w ill go directly to Togolese individuals and families [...] [by: public_user ] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091206T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091206T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Merriment in Georgetown URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/02/merriment-in-georget own/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:754-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/02/merriment-in-georgetown/ DESCRIPTION:Annual holiday shopping and family event to feature\nAmerican G irl Author Valerie Tripp\, Kid’s Rock Band Milkshake\, and special sales and discounts at Georgetown’s unique shops and restaurants\nThe 2nd Annua l Merriment in Georgetown (http://merrimentingeorgetown.com/)\, Washington D.C.’s most anticipated holiday shopping and family event\, will usher in the holiday season for residents and visitors alike with special [...] [by : public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091207T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091207T020000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kennedy Center Honors URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/kennedy-center-honor s/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:466-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/kennedy-center-honors/ DESCRIPTION:Celebrities descend on Washington for one of the biggest cultur al nights of the year\, and the President and First Lady Michelle Obama tak e their seats for the first time to honor those chosen for the awards. In a ddition to the gala performance in the Kennedy Center Opera House\, the hon orees are treated to a White [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091207T060000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091207T060000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:19th Annual Messiah Christmas Sing Along URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/13/19th-annual-messiah- sing-along/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:688-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/13/19th-annual-messiah-sing-a long/ DESCRIPTION:A St. Peter’\;s Advent tradition will continue on Sunday\, December 6 at 7:30 pm when the Adult Choir\, with soloists and orchestra\, presents the 19th annual St. Peter’\;s Messiah Sing-Along. The Choir invites all to join in this presentation of the Christmas portion (plus the Hallelujah Chorus) of Handel’\;s Messiah. Bring your Messiah score\, or [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091207T063000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091207T063000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebration of Civic Spirit URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/01/celebration-of-civic -spirit/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:656-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/10/01/celebration-of-civic-spiri t/ DESCRIPTION:Each year’s “Celebration” honors an extraordinary individ ual or organization whose vision and work truly define what civic spirit is all about – giving of ourselves to help our neighbors and entire communi ties. This year\, we will present the 2009 Civic Spirit Award to The Morri s &\; Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Calvin Cafritz\, President and CEO [ ...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091211T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091211T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:6th Annual B L Seamon Benefit URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/03/6th-annual-b-l-seamo n-benefit/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:758-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/03/6th-annual-b-l-seamon-bene fit/ DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, December 11\, 2009\, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gr eenbelt Marriott to support My Sister’s Place. The night will be great fun (good food\, a live band\, and great items to win during the raffle/au ction). Raffle includes 4 roundtrip airline tickets\, multiple 40”+ LCD Flat screens\, 2 Mac [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091212T063000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091212T063000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Washington Ballets Nutcracker Tea Party URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-washington-balle t%e2%80%99s-nutcracker-tea-party/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:468-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-washington-ballet%e2%8 0%99s-nutcracker-tea-party/ DESCRIPTION:A long-standing tradition\, The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracke r Tea Party is held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel after an early af ternoon performance of Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker. Guests enjoy sweet treats as they mingle with the stars of the production\, and each child le aves with a special gift.\nDate: Sunday\, December 13\nTime: 1 p.m.\, perfo rmance\; 3 p.m.reception\nLocation: [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091214T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091214T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Choral Arts Society Holiday Concert and Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-choral-arts-soci ety-holiday-concert-and-gala/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:470-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-choral-arts-society-ho liday-concert-and-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with The Choral Arts Annual Gala\, a highl ight of the Washington holiday season that attracts the city’s most promi nent leaders. Enjoy the French-themed Christmas Music in The Kennedy Center Concert Hall\, followed by a reception on the Roof Terrace and a silent au ction featuring an array of luxury items and travel\, dining\, [...] [by: p ublic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091215T060000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091215T060000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dessert Wines Bubblies and Chocolates Festival and Classes URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/dessert-wines-bubbli es-and-chocolates-festival-and-classes/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:806-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/dessert-wines-bubblies-and -chocolates-festival-and-classes/ DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a lit tle bubbly\, dessert wines\, and chocolate? Join GiraMondo Wine to do just that and kick off the holidays with a little something sweet and say farew ell to 2009! Complete with dessert wines\, champagnes and sparkling wines\, chocolates\, hot chocolate tasting\, chocolate fountain and [...] [by: pub lic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091217T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091217T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Take Joy An Original Strathmore Production URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/24/take-joy-an-original -strathmore-production/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:634-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/24/take-joy-an-original-strat hmore-production/ DESCRIPTION:Strathmore’\;s post-modern pageant imagines a holiday seas on filled with light and joy\, in a celebration like no other you’\;ll experience this season! Filled with songs and stories and poetry by Dylan Thomas\, Emily Dickenson and Langston Hughes –\; a new tradition to sh are with family and friends.\nIn the spirit of the holiday season\, this ye ar [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091220T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091220T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Bach Consort &8211 An International Christmas URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/01/washington-bach-cons ort-an-international-christmas/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:562-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/01/washington-bach-consort-an -international-christmas/ DESCRIPTION:Highlighting the gorgeous sonorities of the Skinner organ and t he exceptional versatility of the Washington Bach Consort Chorus\, this pro gram offers familiar and unfamiliar works from all over the world\, from ea rly to modern times. The Washington Post made this comment on our 2008 Inte rnational Christmas concert: “\;Every piece showcased the scrupulously molded tone and [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091221T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091221T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Candlelight Christmas URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/a-candlelight-christ mas/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:788-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/a-candlelight-christmas/ DESCRIPTION:Experience Christmas splendor with the whole family and capture the warmth and magic of the holidays. Surround yourself with the spirit of the season and enjoy your favorite Christmas music. The Washington Chorus& #8217\; beloved holiday event is an annual favorite with Kennedy Center and Strathmore audiences. With brass\, organ\, percussion\, and harp\, the pro gram will [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091224T063000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091224T063000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New Years Eve at The Homestead URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/new-years-eve-at-the -homestead/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:790-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/12/new-years-eve-at-the-homes tead/ DESCRIPTION:Bring your family for a very special Holiday in the mountains. On New Year’s Eve\, ring in the New Year with elegant dining and dancing at one of our fabulous celebrations for an evening you will never forget. B ack by popular demand Radio King Orchestra\, http://www.rkoswing.com will b e performing in The Homestead Dining Room\, Washington’\;s [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100101T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100101T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black Tie Club Dinner Dance URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/02/black-tie-club-dinne r-dance/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:752-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/02/black-tie-club-dinner-danc e/ DESCRIPTION:Black Tie Club members and guests.\nDate: January 9\, 2010\nTim e: 6:30 pm\nLocation: Whispering Woods\nAttire: Black Tie\nTicket/Pricing I nformation:\n$150/person.\n703-963-7329\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100110T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100110T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Childrens National Medical Centers Dancing After Dark URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/children%e2%80%99s-n ational-medical-centers-dancing-after-dark/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:472-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/children%e2%80%99s-nationa l-medical-centers-dancing-after-dark/ DESCRIPTION:Join the crème de la crème of Washington’s young philanthro pists for an evening of cocktails\, desert\, and\, of course\, dancing to b enefit Children’s National Medical Center.\nDate: Saturday\, January 23\n Time: 9 p.m.\nLocation: TBD\nAttire: Cocktail\nTicket/Pricing Information: $80 individuals\; $150 couples\nContact: Dani Beyda\, 301-565-8522\, dbeyd a@cnmc.org\nhttp://www.dcchildrensfoundation.com/site/PageServer?pagename=e vents\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100124T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100124T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-alvin-ailey-amer ican-dance-theatre-gala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:474-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-alvin-ailey-american-d ance-theatre-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Join Washington leaders and dance enthusiasts at the opening ni ght performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater\, followed by dinner and dancing on the Roof Terrace Level. Proceeds support Ailey’s Washingto n outreach programs.\nDate: Tuesday\, February 2\nTime: 7 p.m.\, performanc e\; dinner to follow\nLocation: The Kennedy Center\nAttire: Black-tie\nTick et/Pricing Information: $500\; $25\,000 for tables for 10\nEvent Chairmen: Gina Adams\, [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100203T060000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100203T060000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Washington Ballets JET Society Dance Party URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-washington-balle t%e2%80%99s-jete-soceity-dance-party/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:476-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-washington-ballet%e2%8 0%99s-jete-soceity-dance-party/ DESCRIPTION:Get your dancing shoes ready for this always-entertaining fête for the young supporters of The Washington Ballet. From dance floor perfor mances to great music and drinks\, this is a can’t-miss event.\nDate: Sat urday\, February 6\nTime: 9 p.m.\nLocation: House of Sweden\nAttire: Cockta il\nTicket/Pricing Information: TBD\nEvent Chairmen: Winston Bao Lord and Ashley Taylor\nContact: Sara Lange\, 202-362-3606\, ext. 123\, slange@washi ngtonballet.org\nhttp://www.washingtonballet.org/contribute/membership/jete -society.htm\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100207T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100207T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tracys Kids Benefit URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/tracys-kids-benefit/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:478-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/tracys-kids-benefit/ DESCRIPTION:“And the Winner Is …Tracy’s Kids” lets guests walk the red carpet before a reception that precedes the screening of six different award-winning films to support Tracy’s Kids\, a program that helps young cancer patients cope with the emotional stress and trauma of cancer.\nDate: Tuesday\, February 9\nTime: 6 p.m.\, reception\; 6:30 p.m.\, buffet dinner \; 7:30 [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100210T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100210T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOME Jr Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/some-jr-gala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:480-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/some-jr-gala/ DESCRIPTION:The SOME Jr. Gala gives young professionals the opportunity to network with a great\nlocal organization. Enjoy a night of cocktails and da ncing in support of So Others Might Eat\, which is committed to breaking th e cycle of homelessness.\nDate: Friday\, February 12\nTime: 8 p.m.\nLocatio n: Corcoran Gallery of Art\nAttire: Black-tie optional or cocktail\nTicket/ Pricing Information: $85\; sponsorships starting at [...] [by: public_user ] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100213T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100213T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:12th Annual St Jude Gourmet Gala Mardi Gras for the Kids URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/12th-annual-st-jude- gourmet-gala-mardi-gras-for-the-kids/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:482-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/12th-annual-st-jude-gourme t-gala-mardi-gras-for-the-kids/ DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Washington’s most critically acclaimed and succe ssful restaurants come together under one roof for a tasty event to raise a wareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The evening \nincludes delicious “tastings” from over 40 of the city’s best resta urants\, a raffle\, and silent and live auctions.\nDate: Tuesday\, February 16\nTime: 5:30 p.m.\nLocation: National Building [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100217T043000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100217T043000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Childhelp Fashion Show and Luncheon URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/17/fifth-annual-childhe lp-fashion-show-and-luncheon/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:798-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/17/fifth-annual-childhelp-fas hion-show-and-luncheon/ DESCRIPTION:The Washington Area Chapter cordially invites you to the Fifth Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon…\;”\;Touching Hearts\, Changing Lives”\;. To be held Saturday\, February 20\, 2010\, at the stunning a nd exceptional Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner\, VA.\nThe fun-filled day will begin at 10 a.m. with Boutique shopping\, featuring over 20 vendors w ith items ranging from jewelry [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100220T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100221T013000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capital Home and Garden Show URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-gar den-show/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:811-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-garden-sh ow/ DESCRIPTION:Exhibits and demonstrations will be presented by Paul Dimeo\, E xtreme Makeover’s Home Edition\, as well as local home and garden experts .\nThursday\, February 25th\n5:00 PM –\; 9:00 PM\nFriday\, February 26 th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSaturday\, February 27th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSunday\, February 28th\n10:00 AM –\; 6:00 PM\nDate: February 25 –\; 28th\nTime: Most Days –\; 10:00 am –\; [...] [by: pub lic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100226T040000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100226T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capital Home and Garden Show URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-gar den-show/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:812-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-garden-sh ow/ DESCRIPTION:Exhibits and demonstrations will be presented by Paul Dimeo\, E xtreme Makeover’s Home Edition\, as well as local home and garden experts .\nThursday\, February 25th\n5:00 PM –\; 9:00 PM\nFriday\, February 26 th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSaturday\, February 27th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSunday\, February 28th\n10:00 AM –\; 6:00 PM\nDate: February 25 –\; 28th\nTime: Most Days –\; 10:00 am –\; [...] [by: pub lic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100226T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100227T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capital Home and Garden Show URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-gar den-show/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:813-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-garden-sh ow/ DESCRIPTION:Exhibits and demonstrations will be presented by Paul Dimeo\, E xtreme Makeover’s Home Edition\, as well as local home and garden experts .\nThursday\, February 25th\n5:00 PM –\; 9:00 PM\nFriday\, February 26 th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSaturday\, February 27th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSunday\, February 28th\n10:00 AM –\; 6:00 PM\nDate: February 25 –\; 28th\nTime: Most Days –\; 10:00 am –\; [...] [by: pub lic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100227T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100228T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2010 DC Heart Ball URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/25/2010-dc-heart-ball/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:348-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/25/2010-dc-heart-ball/ DESCRIPTION:The 12th Annual Heart Ball is an inspirational black-tie celebr ation of life\, supporting the mission of the American Heart Association: b uilding healthier lives\, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. When you consider heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the nation\, with stroke not far behind at No. 3\, this mission takes on a [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100228T040000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100228T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capital Home and Garden Show URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-gar den-show/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:814-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/18/capital-home-and-garden-sh ow/ DESCRIPTION:Exhibits and demonstrations will be presented by Paul Dimeo\, E xtreme Makeover’s Home Edition\, as well as local home and garden experts .\nThursday\, February 25th\n5:00 PM –\; 9:00 PM\nFriday\, February 26 th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSaturday\, February 27th\n10:00 AM –\; 9:00 PM\nSunday\, February 28th\n10:00 AM –\; 6:00 PM\nDate: February 25 –\; 28th\nTime: Most Days –\; 10:00 am –\; [...] [by: pub lic_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100228T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Bach Consort Free Noontime Cantata Series URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-cons ort-free-noontime-cantata-series-4/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:552-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-consort-fr ee-noontime-cantata-series-4/ DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach\nKomm\, du süsse Todesstunde\, BWV 161\nPrelude & \; Fugue in C Minor\, BWV 546: Edward A. Moore\, organist\nThe free Noontim e Cantata Concert Series is a popular series of fifty-minute concerts prese nted on the first Tuesday of the month (October —\; December and March —\; May) at the Church of the Epiphany in downtown Washington\, DC [. ..] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100302T231000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100302T231000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Latino Student Fund 10TH Annual Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-latino-student-f und-10th-annual-gala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:484-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-latino-student-fund-10 th-annual-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Escape Washington for an evening of music\, cocktails\, and hor s d’oeuvres from around the Latin World. Corporate\, political\, diplomat ic\, and local community leaders are sure not to miss the silent and live a uctions and the signature Ambassadorial Dinner.\nDate: Thursday\, March 4\n Time: 6 p.m.\, auction\; 8 p.m.\, dinner\nLocation: Organization of America n States\nAttire: Cocktail\nTicket/Pricing Information: $125 to $500\nEven t [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100305T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100305T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Dinner with Larry King and Friends URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/a-dinner-with-larry- king-and-friends/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:486-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/a-dinner-with-larry-king-a nd-friends/ DESCRIPTION:Help raise funds for uninsured cardiac patients at this annual gala for The Larry King Foundation. Auctions\, awards\, and live entertainm ent throughout the night are hosted by King himself.\nDate: Saturday\, Marc h 6\nLocation: The Ritz-Carlton\, Washington\, D.C.\nAttire: Black-tie\nTic ket/Pricing Information: TBD\nContact: Linda Roth\, 703-417-2700\nwww.lkcf. org\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100307T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100307T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alzheimers Association 7th Annual National Alzheimers Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/alzheimer%e2%80%99s- association-7th-annual-national-alzheimers-gala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:488-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/alzheimer%e2%80%99s-associ ation-7th-annual-national-alzheimers-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Over 800 of our country’s philanthropic\, corporate\, social \, and political leaders attend this moving event aimed at building awarene ss of Alzheimer’s as a national medical priority. The funds directly bene fit the care\, research\, and advocacy efforts of the Alzheimer’s Associa tion.\nDate: Tuesday\, March 9\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: National Buildin g Museum\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information: $500\nContact: Je nnifer Christiano\, 877-885-5776\, natlgaladc@alz.org\nhttp://www.alz.org/ news_and_events_upcoming_events.asp\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vital Voices Global Partnership 2010 Global Leadership Awards URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/vital-voices-global- partnership-2010-global-leadership-awards/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:490-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/vital-voices-global-partne rship-2010-global-leadership-awards/ DESCRIPTION:Each year Vital Voices Global Partnership hosts an awards celeb ration honoring remarkable women leaders from around the world. The honoree s are joined by celebrities\, elected officials\, and other thought leaders for an evening at The Kennedy Center highlighting Vital Voices’ mission to invest in\, and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T051500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T051500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/radio-and-television -correspondents-dinner/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:492-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/radio-and-television-corre spondents-dinner/ DESCRIPTION:The 66th Annual RTCA celebrates bringing together radio and tel evision correspondents to honor the work of journalists throughout the nati on. Awards are given to noteworthy journalists at this event\, similar to t he White House Correspondents Association Dinner.\nDate: Wednesday\, March 17\nTime: 6:45 p.m.\, reception\; 7:45 p.m. dinner\nLocation: Walter E. Was hington Convention Center\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information:  By invitation only\nEvent [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100318T054500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100318T054500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leukemia Ball URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/leukemia-ball/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:494-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/leukemia-ball/ DESCRIPTION:Dance the night away at this always-lavish event. Join other su pporters for a reception\, silent auction\, dinner\, and live performance. This year\, make sure not to miss the Mercedes-Benz raffle!\nDate: Saturday \, March 27\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Walter E. Washington Convention Cen ter\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information: $1\,000\; sponsorships from $10\,000 to $50\,000\nEvent Chairmen: Steven L. Lilly and Ed Offterdi nger\nContact: Kelly [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100328T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100328T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ARTINI URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/artini/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:496-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/artini/ DESCRIPTION:The month-long event hosted by the Corcoran’s 1869 Society\, benefits the scholarship fund of the Corcoran College of Art + Design. Loca l restaurants compete for their creation of the “artiest” martini. Fina l voting takes place at a gala event\, where finalists and the winning ARTI NI are announced.\nDate: Saturday\, March 27\nTime: 8 p.m.\nLocation: Corco ran Gallery of [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100328T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100328T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Helen Hayes Awards URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-helen-hayes-awar d/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:544-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-helen-hayes-award/ DESCRIPTION:Forget the Tonys – Washington has its own unique theater awar ds\, which always bring a packed house and outrageous moments. Over 2\,000 of the city’s top actors\, directors\, producers\, and performers come to gether\nunder one roof to support local theatre productions.\nDate: Monday \, April 5\nTime: 8 p.m.\, ceremony\; 10:30\, reception\nLocation: Performa nce\, Warner Theatre\; reception\, J.W. Marriott\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket /Pricing [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100406T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100406T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Bach Consort Free Noontime Cantata Series URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-cons ort-free-noontime-cantata-series-3/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:550-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-consort-fr ee-noontime-cantata-series-3/ DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach\nBarmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe\, BWV 185\nPrelu de &\; Fugue in G Major\, BWV 541: Julie Vidrick Evans\, organist\nThe f ree Noontime Cantata Concert Series is a popular series of fifty-minute con certs presented on the first Tuesday of the month (October —\; Decembe r and March —\; May) at the Church of the Epiphany in downtown Washing ton\, [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100406T231000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100406T231000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:After Dark at the ARC URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/after-dark-at-the-ar c/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:542-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/after-dark-at-the-arc/ DESCRIPTION:The gala evening will feature cocktails\, tours of the facility \, a short program of surprise entertainment\, and a dinner.\nDate: Saturda y\, April 10\nTime: 6 p.m.\nLocation: THEARC\nAttire: After-dark chic\nTick et/Pricing Information: $250\; tables available for $5\,000\, $10\,000\, a nd $25\,000\nEvent Chairmen: Raul and Jean-Marie Fernandez \nContact: Kay K endall\, 202-332-1888\nhttp://www.thearcdc.org/\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100411T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100411T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:March of Dimes Gourmet Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/march-of-dimes-gourm et-gala-2/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:498-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/march-of-dimes-gourmet-gal a-2/ DESCRIPTION:For the annual benefit dinner with a Capitol Hill flavor\, memb ers of Congress serve as celebrity chefs who participate in a competitive c ook-off prior to a seated\ndinner. The chefs compete for five awards\, incl uding the coveted “Best in Show” award.\nDate: April 14\, 2010\nLocatio n: National Building Museum\nAttire: Business\nTicket/Pricing Information: $1\,000\nContact: Shannon Gilbert\, 703-824-0111\, ext. 11\, sgilbert@mar chofdimes.com \nhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/marylandmetrodc/31887.asp\n\n [ by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100415T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100415T010000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Corcoran Ball URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-corcoran-ball/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:540-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-corcoran-ball/ DESCRIPTION:The Corcoran’s annual fête is certainly “in” this season \, as fashion guru and “Project Runway” star Tim Gunn serves\nas Honora ry Patron. Over a thousand guests will enjoy a festive and elegant evening benefiting the Corcoran’s award-winning outreach\, educational\, and scho larship programs.\nDate: Friday\, April 16\nLocation: Corcoran Gallery of A rt\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information: $500\; junior\, $350\; patron\, $650\nEvent Chairmen: [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100417T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100417T020000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bachelors and Spinsters Ball URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/bachelors-and-spinst ers-ball/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:538-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/bachelors-and-spinsters-ba ll/ DESCRIPTION:Dress to impress at this annual invitation-only party bringing together a few hundred of Washington’s most eligible singles for a wild n ight.Have doubts? The ball has been on the city’s social calendar since t he 1930s.\nDate: Saturday\, April 17\nLocation: The City Tavern Club\nAttir e: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information: By invitation only\nEvent Chairm en: Chris Larsin and Christopher van Roijen\nContact: Chris Larsin\, [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100418T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100418T020000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Folger Shakespeare Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/folger-shakespeare-g ala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:536-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/folger-shakespeare-gala/ DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Hamlet\, inspired by Folger Theatre’s spring production\, the Gala entertainment performed on the Elizabethan stage wil l feature Hamlet-themed music\, theater\, and readings. A seated dinner in the Library’s Reading Room follows. Gala proceeds support the Library’s educational and cultural programming.\nDate: Tuesday\, April 20\nLocation: Folger Shakespeare Library\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information:  $500\; patron\, $2\,500\nEvent chairmen: Carol [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100421T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100421T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dare to Dream Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/dare-to-dream-gala-2 / SEQUENCE:3 UID:534-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/dare-to-dream-gala-2/ DESCRIPTION:The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s Dare to Dream Gal a is an evening full of passion\, commitment\, and hope. In addition to net working with top entrepreneurs and business leaders\, guests have the oppor tunity to interact with NFTE’s aspiring entrepreneurs in the Youth Entrep reneur Showcase.\nDate: Wednesday\, April 28\nTime: 6 p.m.\nLocation: Marri ott Wardman Park\nAttire: Business\nTicket/Pricing Information: TBD\nContac t: Julie [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100429T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100429T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:See Forever Foundation Fundraiser URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/see-forever-foundati on-fundraiser/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:532-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/see-forever-foundation-fun draiser/ DESCRIPTION:Cooking Up a Future XII is See Forever Foundation’s annual fu ndraising event to\nsupport the students of the Maya Angelou Public Charter School\, consisting of two successful alternative high schools and a flour ishing alternative middle school campus in Washington.\nDate: Friday\, Apri l 30\nTime: 5 p.m.\nLocation: The Lincoln Theatre\nAttire: Formal\nTicket/P ricing Information: $100 to $300\nEvent Chairmen: Michael Faulkner\, Ingri d Padgett\, [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100501T040000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100501T040000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Museum of Women in the Arts Spring Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/national-museum-of-w omen-in-the-arts-spring-gala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:500-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/national-museum-of-women-i n-the-arts-spring-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Nearly five hundred guests contribute to this dazzling affair w here the nation’s top luminaries and celebrities can be seen outbidding e ach other at one of the best silent auctions in the area. Proceeds from the annual Spring Gala support the Museum’s vital mission that preserves\, p romotes\, and\nsupports the visual and performing arts by women.\nDate: Apr il [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100501T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100501T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Washington Ballet Spring Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-washington-balle t-spring-gala/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:530-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-washington-ballet-spri ng-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Always an exciting evening\, The Washington Ballet’s annual S pring Gala brings together Washington performing arts patrons for an elegan t night of dinner and dancing.\nDate: Friday\, April 30\nLocation: The Andr ew W. Mellon Auditorium\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information:\nEv ent Chairmen: Ann Walker Marchant \nContact: Sara Lange\, 202-362-3606\, ex t. 123\, slange@washingtonballet.org \nhttp://www.washingtonballet.org/cont ribute/special-events/\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100501T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100501T070000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:White House Correspondents Association Dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/white-house-correspo ndents-association-dinner/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:526-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/white-house-correspondents -association-dinner/ DESCRIPTION:It really is “Washington’s prom” as celebrities and journ alists flock to town in their best red carpet fashions for this highly-anti cipated weekend\, culminating in the annual dinner attended by the Presiden t and A-List after parties.\nDate: Saturday\, May 1\nLocation: The Washingt on Hilton\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information:\nBy invitation on ly\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best Friends Foundation Annual Benefit URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/best-friends-foundat ion-annual-benefit/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:528-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/best-friends-foundation-an nual-benefit/ DESCRIPTION:The benefit features a spectacular\nevening of rock n’ roll b y celebrity bands and a silent auction. Proceeds support the Foundation’s character education programs that promote academic achievement and teach r isk avoidance skills to over 1\,200 youth in D.C. and more than 2\,000 stud ents\nnationwide.\nDate: Friday\, May 1\nTime: 7 p.m.\nLocation: Four Seaso ns Hotel\nAttire: Dress to dance\nTicket/Pricing Information:\nContact: [.. .] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T060000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T060000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Bach Consort &8211 Magnificat URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-cons ort-magnificat/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:560-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-consort-ma gnificat/ DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach\nPrelude &\; Fugue in D Major\, BWV 532\nMagnifica t in D Major\, BWV 243\nC.P.E. Bach\nMagnificat in D Major\, WQ 15\nThese t wo settings of the Magnificat\, Mary’\;s expression of ecstatic joy fr om the Gospel according to St. Luke\, reveal the genius of two generations of the Bach family\, J.S. Bach and his brilliantly innovative son C.P.E. [. ..] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100503T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100503T030000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kennedy Center Spring Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/kennedy-center-sprin g-gala-3/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:524-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/kennedy-center-spring-gala -3/ DESCRIPTION:The always-classy evening begins with a reception on the River Terrace followed by an elegant dinner and gala performance in the Concert H all. Cocktails and dancing finish the night\, known as one of Washington’ s premier benefit engagements\nwhich provides critical funding to support t he center’s performances\, education\, and outreach initiatives.\nDate: S unday\, May 2\nTime: 8:30 p.m. performance\nLocation: [...] [by: public_use r] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100503T073000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100503T073000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shakespeare Theatres Will On The Hill URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/shakespeare-theatres -will-on-the-hill/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:522-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/shakespeare-theatres-will- on-the-hill/ DESCRIPTION:Members of Congress and Washington VIPs perform in an original production based on one of Shakespeare’s plays with references to current events and contemporary politics. Cocktails and a buffet reception follow the performance at Sidney Harman Hall.\nDate: Saturday\, May 3\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Sidney Harman Hall\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Infor mation: $250 to $25\,000\nEvent Chairmen: Nick Allard\nContact: willontheh ill@shakespearetheatre.org\nwww.shakespearetheatre.org\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100504T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100504T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Bach Consort Free Noontime Cantata Series URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-cons ort-free-noontime-cantata-series-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:548-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/09/02/washington-bach-consort-fr ee-noontime-cantata-series-2/ DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach\nErschallet\, ihr Lieder\, BWV 172\nPrelude &\; Fu gue in D Major\, BWV 532: Scott Dettra\, organist\nThe free Noontime Cantat a Concert Series is a popular series of fifty-minute concerts presented on the first Tuesday of the month (October —\; December and March — \; May) at the Church of the Epiphany in downtown Washington\, DC (1/2 bloc k [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100504T231000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100504T231000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Trust For The National Malls Annual Benefit Luncheon URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-trust-for-the-na tional-mall%e2%80%99s-annual-benefit-luncheon/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:520-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-trust-for-the-national -mall%e2%80%99s-annual-benefit-luncheon/ DESCRIPTION:Over 650 of Washington’s most influential leaders come togeth er for a formal luncheon in support of the restoration and improvement of t he National Mall. Last year’s event raised $1 million to help make the Na tional Mall one of the most beautiful parks in the world.\nDate: Thursday\, May 6\nTime: 11:30 a.m.\nLocation: The National Mall\nAttire: Business\; s pring [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100506T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100506T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Refugees International Anniversary Dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/refugees-internation al-anniversary-dinner/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:518-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/refugees-international-ann iversary-dinner/ DESCRIPTION:Refugee’s International 31st Anniversary Dinner is an exclusi ve awards ceremony and celebration honoring individuals who have demonstrat ed extraordinary leadership and commitment to humanitarian action with the McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award and the Congressional Achievement Award . Oscar-nominated actor and RI board member Sam Waterston serves as Master of Ceremonies at this lifesaving event.\nDate: Thursday\, May 6\nTime: 6 [. ..] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100507T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100507T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington Performing Arts Society Spring Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/washington-performin g-arts-soceity-spring-gala/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:514-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/washington-performing-arts -soceity-spring-gala/ DESCRIPTION:Expect a few wild costumes and extraordinary performers at this highenergy\ngala to support the WPAS and their\ncan’t-miss productions t hroughout the year.\nDate: Saturday\, May 8`\nTime: 6 p.m.\nLocation: Marri ott Wardman Park\nAttire: Black-tie\nTicket/Pricing Information:\n$500\; ta bles starting at $5\,000\nContact: Director of Special Events\, 202-533-187 9\nhttp://www.wpas.org\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100509T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100509T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ball On The Mall URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/ball-on-the-mall/ SEQUENCE:5 UID:516-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/ball-on-the-mall/ DESCRIPTION:Nothing beats the view from The L’Enfant Society’s second a nnual Ball on the Mall\, a unique black-tie event bringing together future leaders and supporters of the National Mall’s restoration for an evening of dinner and dancing in the shadow of the Washington Monument.\nDate: Frid ay\, May 8\nTime: 7:30 p.m.\nLocation: The National Mall\nAttire: Black-tie \nTicket/Pricing Information: TBD\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100509T063000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100509T063000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Woodrow Wilson House Perennial Garden Party URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/woodrow-wilson-house -%e2%80%9cperennial%e2%80%9d-garden-party/ SEQUENCE:4 UID:512-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/woodrow-wilson-house-%e2%8 0%9cperennial%e2%80%9d-garden-party/ DESCRIPTION:You know spring has officially sprung when its time for this ha tfilled party. Traditions include the fiercely competitive spring hat conte st ranging from Wilson’s\ntop hat traditional to the “No Holds Barred S how Stopper\,” plus a silent auction\, lavish hors d’oeuvres and cockta ils\, and tours of the Wilson House.\nDate: Wednesday\, May 12\nTime: 6 p.m .\nLocation: Woodrow Wilson [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100513T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100513T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alzheimers Association Luncheon URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/alzheimers-associati on-luncheon/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:510-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/alzheimers-association-lun cheon/ DESCRIPTION:A nice break from the season’s packed evening schedule\, this luncheon pays tribute to those who dedicate their time and money to the fi ght against this debilitating and heartbreaking disease. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Washington chapter.\nDate: Friday\, May 14\n Time: 11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Renaissance Washington Hotel\nAttire: Business \nTicket/Pricing Information: TBD\nhttp://www.alz.org\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100514T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100514T223000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Cathedral Choral Societys Annual Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-cathedral-choral -society%e2%80%99s-annual-gala/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:508-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-cathedral-choral-socie ty%e2%80%99s-annual-gala/ DESCRIPTION:The Cathedral Choral Society celebrates J. Reilly Lewis’ 25th season as music\ndirector with an elegant fête\, where an individual comm itted to arts and education is presented with the Laura E. Phillips Angel o f the Arts award.\nDate: Saturday\, May 15\nLocation: National Cathedral\nA ttire: Cocktail\nTicket/Pricing Information: TBD\nhttp://www.cathedralchora lsociety.org/\n [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100516T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100516T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Opera Ball URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-opera-ball/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:504-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-opera-ball/ DESCRIPTION:The Washington National Opera seems to out-do itself each seaso n\, with their largest annual fundraising event topping the glam list of Wa shington events every\nyear. The night begins with an intimate dinner in a local embassy\, followed by a lavish party hosted by a member of the diplom atic community.\nDate: Friday\, May 21\nTime: 7 p.m.\, dinner at [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100522T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100522T050000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Phillips Collection Gala URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-phillips-collect ion-gala-2/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:506-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/the-phillips-collection-ga la-2/ DESCRIPTION:Dine among masterpieces by Degas\, Matisse\, Renoir\, and other modern masters at the Phillips Collection’s annual gala\, which is atten ded by over 400 of Washington power players. A cocktail reception in the ma in gallery and courtyard is followed by a seated dinner in the upper level galleries\, with dessert and dancing afterwards at Anderson House.\nDate: [ ...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100522T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100522T053000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Americas Polo Cup Rockin the Runway URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/america%e2%80%99s-po lo-cup-rockin%e2%80%99-the-runway/ SEQUENCE:3 UID:502-http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/08/28/america%e2%80%99s-polo-cup -rockin%e2%80%99-the-runway/ DESCRIPTION:Bollywood makes its way to Washington for the hottest fashion s how in town\, part of the 2010 America’s Polo Cup World Championships. Fe aturing the latest fashions from India and cast members from Slumdog Millio naire\, this is the can’t-miss fashion event of the season.\nDate: Friday \, June 11\nTime: 8 p.m.\nLocation: Washington National Mall\, West Potomac Park\nAttire: Black-tie [...] [by: public_user] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100612T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100612T050000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR