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optional; $100. Saturday: 2 p.m.; business casual; $150 VIP. Contact Lisa Marie Ordakowski at 703-533-4837.

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GALA
10 Expected to raise more than $900,000 for various arts initiatives, the gala features a special guest performance (in previous years, Yo Yo Ma and the Boys Choir of Harlem have played). Marriot Wardman Park; 6 p.m.; blacktie; $500; Contact info@wpas.org.

27TH ANNUALPEN/FAULKNER AWARDS
10This prestigious literary prize will be presented to one of a select group of finalists, among them, author Annie Dillard. Folger Shakespeare Library; 6 p.m.; black tie; $100; Contact 202-544-7077.

BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION: 2008 MARYLAND CELEBRATION OF READING
13Confirmed authors include Jim Nantz, Ron Hall and Denver Moore.

Strathmore Music Center; 5:30 reception; 7 p.m. readings with dinner to follow; $150; Contact Muffy Buvens at 1-800-222-5652.

MCLEAN PROJECT FOR THE ARTS
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Sam Gilliam, famed locally for his expressive painting style as well as his eccentric self-expression, will be one of the featured artists at this evening of idea-generating conversation and creative cuisine. Prospect Hill; 7 - 9 p.m.; cocktail attire; $175; Contact 703-790-1953.

FRIENDS OF ROSE PARK GARDEN PARTY
14 Celebrate community gem Rose Park with cocktails and Fait Accompli treats while supporting landscaping efforts on behalf of this neighborhood gathering spot. 3024 Q St., NW (the home of celebrated author Leslie Morgan Steiner and her husband, Perry Steiner); 6 - 8 p.m.; spring attire; Contact Trish Peva at tpeva@aol.com.

20TH “PERENNIAL” GARDEN PARTY TO BENEFIT WOODROW WILSON HOUSE
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Fierce competition and great prizes for the best spring hats, a silent auction, live music, and cocktails. Woodrow Wilson House; 6 - 8:30 p.m.; spring attire; $100; Contact Claudia Bismark at 202-387-4062 ext. 21.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION’S 15TH ANNUAL GALA
14 This much anticipated event will be hosted by the irrespressible host of the eponymous Hardball With Chris Matthews. Grand Hyatt D.C.; 6:30 p.m. reception; 7:30 p.m. dinner; black tie; $500; Contact Cindy Schelhorn at 703-766-9005.

THE SONS OF ITALY 20TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA
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Showcasing “the very best of Italian America,” the gala features a chef expo, silent auction, and door prize of two round trip tickets to Italy. Joe Mantegna will act as master of ceremonies. National Building Museum; 6:45 p.m. tasting reception; 8:00 p.m silent auction; blacktie; $500; Contact 202-547-2900.

THE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: GOLDEN GALA
31 Over the past six years, the hospital center has provided more than $230 million in charity to those less fortunate in the community. National Building Museum; 6:30 cocktails; 7:30 dinner and program; black tie; $750; Contact Kristen Kofmehl at 202-877-5991.

 



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