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Obama Unofficial Balls

• Congressional Black Caucus Inaugural Ball at the Capitol Hilton.
• Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball at the Harman Center for the Arts.
• Recording Industry Association of America’s ball for Feeding America.
• BET’s Inaugural Ball at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
• Africa on the Potomac inaugural celebration at Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va.
• American Music Inaugural Ball at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
• Inaugural Purple Ball at the Fairmont Hotel.
• Human Rights Campaign’s Equality Ball at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel.
• Inaugural Peace Ball at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.
• Impact Film Fund ball.
• Africa Aspire Inauguration Night - A Celebration of Change for the World
  Jan. 20, 2009. Smithsonian Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. NW. The celebration will include African cuisine, music and cultural presentations. Black Tie or traditional attire. Tickets: $500.

  All American Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Westin Washington, 1400 M St. NW. Tickets: $250.

  American Music Inaugural Balls
  Jan. 20, 2009. Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Rd. NW. Hosted by Dionne Warwick. Two events featuring a variety of entertainment legends and music icons. Tickets: $350-450.

  State Society of Arizona Inaugural Gala
  Jan. 20, 2009, Historical Society of Washington DC, 801 K St. NW Tickets: $175 per person / $300 per couple.

  The Art of Change Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Warehouse Arts Complex, 7th St and New York Ave. NW. Artomatic and Playa del Fuego Inc. are sponsoring an evening of fun, fire, art and music. Tickets: $50.

  Baltimore Washington Black McDonald’s Operators Association’s Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009, The City Club at Franklin Square, 1300 I St. NW. To benefit Develop Young Minds, an organization that provides financial support to children with limited resources. Tickets: $200.

  Be the Change Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Sponsored by MTV and ServiceNation, the event will feature celebrities and will be televised live on MTV

  Bytes & Books Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol Street, SE. Sponsored by The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training

  Calvert County Inauguration Gala
  Jan. 20, 2009. Calvert County Fairgrounds Banquet Hall, Route 4, exit Route 231, Barstow, Maryland. Sponsored by the Calvert County Democratic Club. Attire is semi-formal. Tickets: $40. Call 410-414-3660 or email Calvertdems@gmail.com.

  Change Has Come Inaugural Gala
  Jan. 20, 2009. Hilton Washington Embassy Row, 2015 Massachusetts Ave, NW. Sponsored by The Babyboomer Professionals. Tickets: $150 Must be purchased by December 15.

  Concerned Black Men and Delta Sigma Theta Inaugural Gala
  Jan. 20, 2009. Bobby Vans, 1201 New York Ave., NW. Proceeds will support Concerned Black Men youth projects (tutoring, mentoring, health education) and scholarship and service programs sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Tickets: $175, After Jan. 9 $200.

  Corcoran Gallery of Art
  Jan. 20, 2009. 500 Seventeenth Street NW. Hosted by LINK AMERICAS Foundation, The Alliance for Public Technology, The Children’s Partnership, Education Development Center and the George Lucas Educational Foundation - Edutopia. Tickets: $1000.

  Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Harman Center for the Arts. SOLD OUT

  Fallen Soldiers, Inc. “Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball”
  Jan. 20, 2009. Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD. Featuring live performances by Patti Labelle, Raheem Devaughn, The O’Jays and many more, and a special honor presented to Aretha Franklin. Tickets: $250, $500, and $1000.

  Florida State Society Inaugural Celebration
  Jan. 20, 2009, National Museum of the American Indian, Independence Ave. between 3rd and 4th Sts. Proceeds will benefit all the American Red Cross Chapters throughout the State of Florida. Tickets: $200. (703) 905-9838 or email FL_Inaugural@hayespr.com.

  George Washington University Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009, Omni Shoreham Hotel - SOLD OUT

  Hawaii State Society Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009 Mandarin Oriental Hotel – SOLD OUT

  Health for All Blue Diamond Ball
  January 20, 2008. National Museum of Natural History, Constitution Ave. NW between 10th and 12th Sts. Jackson Browne and Graham Nash performances. The Health for All Blue Diamond Ball supports Obama’s vision of change and will secure a prominent place for health on the presidential and legislative agenda by gathering powerful constituencies that passionately believe that health care is a human right. $500 General Admission. $1,000 VIP Admission.

  The Hill Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE. Co-sponsored by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation and the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Swing dancing with an 11 piece band. Tickets: $85.

• Human Rights Campaign Equity Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW. Live entertainment and appearances by Cyndi Lauper, Melissa Etheridge, Rufus Wainwright, Thelma Houston and others. Tickets: $375.

  Inaugural Gala - A Formal Affair for Change
  Jan. 20, 2009. The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner, 1700 Tysons Boulevard McLean, VA. Gala features a cocktail reception, 3 course seated supper, live entertainment, insightful political discussion, and dancing until dawn. Tickets: $385. Attire: White Tie.

  Inaugural DC Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Old Post Office Pavilion, 1110 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Event to benefit Metropolitan Police Boys & Girls Clubs. Entertainment features Washington DC’s legendary Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown, DJ, dancing, and more. Tickets: $150-250.

  Inaugural Peace Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Smithsonian National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE (next to Union Station) Sponsored by Busyboy and Poets and the National Postal Museum. Confirmed speakers and performers include Historian Howard Zinn, Comedian Dick Gregory, Mayor Adrian Fenty, Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, Katrina Vanden Heuvel of The Nation Magazine, Laura Flanders, Barbara Ehrenreich, Anthony Arnove, and many more. Tickets: $165

  Inaugural Watch Party Jazz Brunch
  Jan. 20, 2009. The Republic, 1355 U St. NW. Watch the inaugural festivities indoors at this gala event. Tickets: $75.

  Masonic Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Stars Bistro, 2120 P St. NW. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Masonic Foundation of the District of Columbia. Tickets: $65.

  Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party’s Inaugural Celebration
  Jan. 20, 2009. American Legion Hall, Kenneth H. Nast Post 8, 224 D Street SE. Tickets: $100.

  New York State Society Pre-Inaugural Parade Brunch
  Jan. 20, 2009. Willard Intercontinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Tickets: $100-175.

  The People’s Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H Street NW. Silent Auction, network, dance to music from DJ Jerome Cooper from Coopertunes, and enjoy cocktails from the Premium Bar. A performance by the Vanessa Rubin Quartet featuring Wycliffe Gordon will highlight the evening. Tickets: $350

  Pennsylvania Society Inaugural Gala
  Jan. 20, 2009. Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd St. NW. - SOLD OUT

  The President’s Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Sponsored by the Maryland Inaugural Special Committee. The Washington Times Building, Arbor Ballroom and Conference Center, 3600 New York Ave. NE. Tickets: Before 12/31/08 - $200, After - $250 VIP Tickets: $300 (410) 521-7001. info@presidentsball.com

  Prince George’s County “Ancestor’s Dream Inaugural Ball”
  Jan. 20, 2009. Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD. Join Prince George’s County officials and Maryland State representatives for a festive celebration. Tickets: $200 before Jan. 10, $250 after.

  The Servant Forge Humanitarian Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. The Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 Union St., Alexandria, VA. The ball will benefit the Alexandria Mentoring Project and Youth Development and Employment Initiative, an art-based program serving pre-teen girls in Nairobi, Kenya. Tickets: $150.

  Soccer Moms for Obama Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Chevy Chase Women’s Club, 7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD. Tickets: $60. Contact Ruth Brannon at rmbrannon@aol.com.

  Tennessee State Society Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. The City Tavern Club, 3206 M St., NW. Black tie or military dress. Tickets: $130 per person, $250 per couple.

  Unity in Service Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Top of the ART Great Room/Starlit Terrace and WSV Art Gallery, 1100 16th Street, NW. The unofficial ball gives recognition to the men and women of our military with selected Service members serving as honorary co-hosts and a portion of each ticket benefits military families in need through the Armed Forces Relief Fund. Tickets: $90-175.

  Washington DC Fashion and Young Professionals Inaugural Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. The President James Monroe Mansion, 2017 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Celebrate in style with other upwardly mobile young professionals representing corporations, financial institutions, law firms, lobbyist groups, trade associations, media, film, fashion and non-profit organizations. Tickets: $300.

  We the People Inauguration Gala Ball
  Jan. 20, 2009. Hyatt Regency Washington, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW. The ball is an initiative by a group of volunteers who worked as part of the “grass roots movement” supporting Senator Barack Obama’s campaign. Tickets: $295.