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Kelly Johnston, Joe Morrell, Leonard Monfredo
november
   
NRH 2007 GALA VICTORY AWARDS  

05 In its 21st year, the National Rehabilitation Hospital commemorates the triumph of human spirit in the face of extreme physical adversity. Previous awardees have included Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, and Sen. Bob Dole. 6p.m. cocktails and silent auction; 7:30 dinner; OmniShoreham Hotel; business attire; $400, Contact LeslieConcha at 202-877-1781.

 

FUNNY GIRL: SIGNATURE THEATER’S FIRST ANNUAL BENEFIT
05Fannie Brice, one of the most celebrated on-screen entertainers of all time, will be played by Helen Hayes Award winner Jacquelyn Piro Donovan. A VIP reception for producer and sponsor level donors will follow the performance at the Signature Theatre. 8 p.m.; SignatureTheater; cocktail attire; $75; $500 for producerlevel; Contact Katie Raffaelli at 571-527-1828.

WENDT CENTER FOR LOSS AND HEALING’S 32ND ANNUAL BENEFIT
06Join NBC News chief White House correspondent, emcee and guest auctioneer David Gregory to help those who suffer from grief and loss. Keynote speakers Bob and Lee Woodruff will discuss how their family recuperated from his serious brain injury after a roadside explosion in Iraq. 6 p.m.; Four Seasons Hotel;$30; business attire; Call 202-624-0010.

BENJAMIN BANNEKER LEGACY AWARDS
07American renaissance man Benjamin Banneker designed and built

America’s first striking clock from wood; his eponymous award lauds the next generation of African American innovators who pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in the tradition of this 18th century scholar, craftsman, astronomer and engineer. Join keynote speaker Bill Cosby for a night of dinner, cocktails and jazz music. 6 p.m. dinner;7:30 p.m. ceremony; 9:30 p.m. jazz/cocktail/desserts; black-tie; J.W. Marriot; $250; Contact 202-265-8280.

MAZZA GALLERIE ANNIVERSARY
07This month marks the 30th anniversary of legendary shopping sanctuary Mazza Gallerie – come celebrate having a Neiman Marcus (no need to charter that private jet to New York City to get a Choo fix!) within driving distance of the best Washington zip codes. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.;free; 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; for information,call 202-966-6114.

FIGHT NIGHT
08It’s rare for pugilism and education to go hand in glove, but for Fight for Children aids urban youth it does this night. The gala has traditionally featured boxing’s brightest stars, such as Sugar

Ray Leonard and Evander Holyfield. 6:30 p.m.; WashingtonHilton and Towers; $1,000; black-tie; Contact Ellen Blankenstein at 202-725-5604.

KNOCK OUT ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN
14TH ANNUAL GALA
08Event chair Debra L. Lee and cofounders Cheryl Davis Masri and Jill Sorensen invite the ladies to a sizzling evening out, South Beach-style, to benefit victims of domestic abuse. Never fear, the gentlemen from Fight Night join the festivities later for dancing at eleven. 6:30p.m.; Ritz Carlton; $500; cocktail attire; Contact Ellen Blankenstein at 202-725-5604.

NMWA 10TH ANNUAL FALL BENEFIT
08Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Proceeds support the museum’s Shenson Chamber Music Concerts, an international music series comprised of four recitals that highlight women performers. 6 p.m.; $300; $550 preferred; black-tie; NationalMuseum of Women in the Arts; Contact Jillian Timm at 202-266-2815.

BOONE & SONS TRUNK SHOW
09Boone & Sons Jewelers’ annual holiday trunk show and sale

 

 



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