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49th Annual Washington Antique Show

The Event: Since it’s inception in 1955, the Antiques Show of the Thrift Shop Charities had raised millions of dollars to provide for the health and wellbeing of children in the metropolitan Washington area.

What to Expect: Fort-five premier dealers from the United States and Canada featuring 18th and 19th centuries furniture, paintings, oriental rugs and decorative arts will participate in this exhibition and sale.

Date: Show – January 8 – January 10, 2004

Time: Wednesday: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Thursday through Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 11am – 6pm

Location: The Omni Shoram Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW Washington DC 20008

Tickets: Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Gala Patron’s Preview - $200
Gala. Black-tie optional. Preview the 49th show, which features 46 exhibitors from the United States and Canada, and enjoy cocktails and a buffet.

Thursday, January 8, 2004
Lecture Luncheon - $70

Friday, January 9, 2004
Dinner Dance - $150
Cocktail Benefit. Dance to the sounds of the “J Street Jumpers” at this cocktail benefit. Proceeds go to benefit museum educational programs.

Contact: Amanda Sheehan – 202.885.4938

Details: www.washingtonantiques.org

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Inter-American Economic Council Winter Award Gala

The Event: Benefit. Proceeds help to fund the annual activities of the Inter-American Economic Council to promote economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Honoree: Gustavo Cisneros, Chairman of the Cisneros Group of Companies.

Honorary Gala Chairman: Henry Kissinger

Host Committee Members: Thomas McLarty, Harriet Fulbright, Oscar de La Renta, Jean Kirkpatrick, Patricia Bennett Sagon

What to Expect: Silent Auction, Dinner and Dancing. Mr. Cisneros will be introduced by the Minister of Commerce of Ecuador, Ivonne A-Baki

Date: January 29, 2004

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Andrew Mellon Auditorium

Individual Tickets: $500 per person

Contact: Ramon Zertuche at (202) 548-0400

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Civil War Ball

The Event: Ball. Civilian and military period attire is encouraged at this event, held in Alexandria at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street. The event will also include live music, period deserts, and dance instruction.

Date: January 31, 2004

Time: Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Andrew Mellon Auditorium

Individual Tickets: $30 in advance
$40 at the door

Contact: Call (703) 838-4242 for more information.