Break out your cocktail dresses! Many details on some of the hottest Inauguration Balls and parties are being released. In case you still need travel help, check out other recent posts:
Here's a listing of what we've found so far regarding Balls:
January 18, 2009
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: alohainauguralball@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 Hawaiian theme with island entertainers and hula dancers, reminiscent of the president-elect' s years in Hawaii.
January 19, 2009
Arkansas State Society Inaugural Party for Razorbacks
The Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue NW
Information: 202-329-6711
Sunshine and Stars (Florida State Society)
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th Street NW
Information: 202-298-7710
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
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
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
Information: 505-463-3908
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
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: boomerprofessionals@yahoo.com **This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it**
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: http://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
Pearl Gala, Asian Americans for Obama
7 PM-midnight
Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC Hotel
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Tickets: $250
Information: http://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, 2009
Spirit of Hope Inaugural Ball
Tickets: $175/person, $300/couple
The "Spirit of Hope" Inaugural Ball sponsored by The Empowerment Network (http://www.tenpower.org/), Amourai Organique (http://www.luvamourai.com/) and Point Bird Productions(http://www.therhythmofstruggle.com/)) will be held at the prestigious Patterson House Mansion (The Washington Club)
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
State Society of Arizona Inaugural Ball
8 pm-midnight
The Historical Society of Washington, DC801 K St. NW
Tickets: Single:$175, Couple: $300, Family of 4: $650
Information: 202-777-2612
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
The gala features a performance by Bruce Springsteen tribute band, B Street Band.
A Night of Stars (Pennsylvania State Society)
Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC22nd and M Sts. NW
Tickets: $150 before Jan. 1, $200 on or after Jan. 1
Information: 703-415-0344
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
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: http://www.unityinservice.com/
Inaugural Purple Ball
Eracism Foundation
8 PM
The Fairmont Washington, DC Hotel
2401 M St. NW
Information: tickets@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: boomerprofessionals@yahoo.com **This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it**
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
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: http://www.yp4obama.com/
Dine, dance and toast President-elect Obama's victory with young professionals from across the nation.
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