Black GQ Lifestyle: Inaugural Balls

JANUARY 18
California State Society’s Presidential Inaugural Luncheon and Fashion Show
11:30 AM
The Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC 1150 22nd St. NW Information:
www.cssdc.org/events.html

Aloha Inaugural Ball
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Rd. NW
Tickets: $250 Information: alohainauguralb...@gmail.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Organized by former Obama campaign workers, the ball will carry out a Hawaii theme with island entertainers and hula dancers, reminiscent of the president-elect’s years in Hawai’i.

JANUARY 19

Arkansas State Society Inaugural Party for Razorbacks
The Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue NW
www.arkansas-state-society.org
Information: 202-329-6711

Sunshine and Stars (Florida State Society)
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th Street NW
Information: 202-298-7710
www.2009floridainauguralball.com

Land of Lincoln Inaugural Gala (Illinois State Society)
Reception and dinner at 5:30 PM, gala follows from 8:30 PM-1:30 AM
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel
999 9th St. NW
Tickets: $400, $200 for gala only Information: 703-451-1747 http://72.4.132.167/Gala2009.htm
Themed “Illinois Heroes,” the State Society’s inaugural gala highlights the many magnificent cities, towns, riverfronts, and historical sites of Illinois.

Indiana Inaugural Ball
6 PM
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW
Tickets: $295 before Dec. 19, $350 after Dec. 19; reserved tables $7500 before Dec. 19, $9000 after Dec. 19
Information: www.indianasociety.org/events/Save_Date.pdf
202-463-4262
Featured talent includes the Singing Hoosiers from Indiana University and the Donati Orchestra.
Bluegrass Ball (Kentucky State Society)
6:30 PM
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Rd. NW
Members: $175
Information: 202-399-2032
www.kentuckysociety.org
Chef Michael Paley from Louisville’s acclaimed Proof of Main restaurant will serve as executive chef for the inaugural gala.

Land of Enchantment Inaugural Ball (New Mexico State Society)
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
4th St. & Independence Ave. SW I
nformation: 505-463-3908 www.nmstatesociety.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=35181&orgId=nmsswd

North Carolina Society Inaugural Ball
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Rd. NW
Information: www.northcarolinasociety.org/index.cfm

Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball (Texas State Society)
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD 20745
Information: 301-809-8989
http://www.texasstatesociety.org/

History in the Making: “A Dream & A Change”
Inaugural Ball
The Babyboomer Professionals
Hyatt Regency Washington
400 New Jersey Ave. NW
Tickets: $175 before Dec. 5, $199 after Dec. 5
Information: boomerprofession...@yahoo.com
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HBCU Inaugural Gala Ball Historically Black Colleges and Universities
8 PM-1 AM
Sequoia at Washington Harbor
3000 K St. NW
Information: http://www.hbcugala.com/

Heroes Red, White, and Blue Inaugural Ball
Information: www.heroball.org
International Conservation Caucus Foundation
Inauguration Gala ICC Foundation
6:30 for VIP and general receptions, 7:30 dinner
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Tickets: $2,500
Information: 202-471-4222
www.iccfoundation.us/2008Gala/

Pearl Gala Asian Americans for Obama
7 PM-midnight
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC Hotel
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Tickets: $250
Information: www.pearlgala.com
Guests are also invited to attend a morning conference about voting results, the political appointment process and the legislative issues for the next Congress.

JANUARY 20

Inaugural Parade Brunch (New York State Society)
11 AM-4 PM
Willard Intercontinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Ave.
Tickets: Member $155, Non-members: $180
Information: 301-330-6197
http://nyss-washdc.org/events.html

State Society of Arizona Inaugural Ball
8 pm-midnight
The Historical Society of Washington, DC
801 K St. NW
Tickets: Single:$175, Couple: $300, Family of 4: $650
Information: 202-777-2612
www.azstatesociety.org

Garden State Inaugural Gala
7:30-11:30 PM
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Ave. NW
Tickets: $100 single, $175 per couple; Non-members: $125 single, $200 per couple
Information: 202-333-5750 www.njss.org/events/detail.php?id=5
The gala features a performance by Bruce Springsteen tribute band, B Street Band.

A Night of Stars (Pennsylvania State Society)
Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC
22nd and M Sts. NW
Tickets: $150 before Jan. 1, $200 on or after Jan. 1
Information: 703-415-0344
http://pastatesociety.com/events-pennsylvania-state-society.htm
Fox News’ Tony Perkins will emcee the event, which features performing artists from Mark Rivera Entertainment.

The George Washington University Inaugural Ball
8 PM-midnight
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St. NW
Information: 202-994-1600
http://gwired.gwu.edu/inauguralball
The gala celebration features live bands, talent from the GW performance community, and televised Inauguration Day coverage.

Human Rights Campaign Equality Ball Renaissance
Mayflower Hotel
1143 New Hampshire Ave.
Information: http://www.hrc.org
Guests to include Melissa Etheridge, Rufus Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper

Bytes & Books Inaugural Ball
National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training
Folger Shakespeare
Library 201 East Capitol St. SE
Information: http://www.nctet.org/

11th American Indian Inaugural Ball American Indian Society (AIS) of Washington, D.C.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA
Information: www.aiibdc.org/index.htm

Unity in Service Inaugural Ball
Unity in Service Trinity University
125 Michigan Ave. NE
Tickets: $90 standard, $120 preferred before Dec. 20, $110 and $150 after Dec. 20
Information: www.unityinservice.com/index_files/Page352.htm

Inaugural Purple Ball Eracism Foundation
8 PM
The Fairmont Washington, DC Hotel
2401 M St. NW
Information: tick...@inauguralpurpleball.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Guests will enjoy fine champagne and cuisine served in a purple velvet- draped ballroom; the host committee includes notable names like Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd , Brad Silberling, Josh Lucas, Kate Walsh and Patricia Arquette.

Change Has Come Inaugural Gala
The Babyboomer Professionals Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel
1001 14th St. NW
Tickets: $125 before Dec. 5, $150 after Dec. 5
Information: boomerprofession...@yahoo.com
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Demand in DC: Applauding the Empowerment of People Thru Art, Film, and Music Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW
Tickets: $10
Information: 202-667-7960 http://www.blackcatdc.com/

The Creative Coalition Gala Inaugural Ball
9 PM
Harman Center for the Arts
610 F St. NW
Tickets: Bronze package (2 tickets): $10,000
Information: http://www.thecreativecoalition.org/

Young and Powerful Black Tie Gala and Awards Ceremony
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
400 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Tickets: $125, includes open bar from 8pm - 9pm, heavy Hors D'oeuvres and live music Information: www.yp4obama.com
Dine, dance and toast President-elect Obama's victory with young professionals from across the nation.

American Music Inaugural Ball

Urban Ball
Ludacris
Monica
Bobby Valentino
Fantasia
Big Boi (Outkast)
Athena Cage
Jimi
James
Cedric the Entertainer

Legends Ball
Dionne Warwick
Temptations (Dennis Edwards)
Chaka Kahn
George Clinton
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Yolanda Adams
Marvin Sapp
Kirk Franklin
Jason Taylor
Jalen Rose
HB Barnum 30 piece orchestra

The American Music Inaugural Events presents the2009 Presidential Inaugural Celebration Tuesday, the twentieth of January, Two Thousand Nine 7 0'clock in the evening

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel2660 Woodley Road NWWashington, DC

http://www.friendsofdionne.org/

JANUARY 21
Nebraska Society Inaugural Brunch