More Inaugural Balls 2009

New Hampshire State Society Inaugural Reception
Jan. 19, 2009. Willard-Intercontinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW - SOLD OUT

New Mexico State Society Inaugural Ball
Jan. 19, 2009. Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St. and Independence Ave. SW.

North Carolina State Society Ball
Jan. 19, 2009. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel – SOLD OUT

One People, One Nation United
Jan. 19, 2009. City Club at Franklin Square, 1300 Eye St. NW. Sponsored by the Imagen Foundation which promotes diversity in the entertainment industry. Tickets: $125 before Jan. 16, $155 after. Call (626) 376-9751 ext. 203 or 205; or email info@imagen.org.

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and Community Healing Network Inaugural Celebration
Jan. 19, 2009. National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Avenue, SW. Champagne reception with cultural offerings of music, dance, and live entertainment. Tickets: $175 before Jan. 9, $200 after.

South Carolina State Society Inaugural Gala
Jan. 19, 2009. Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW. SOLD OUT

Texas State Society Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball
Jan. 19, 2009. Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD. The event will feature a "Texas Fair," with vendors showcasing Texan products, and live entertainment by Tracy Byrd, Jack Ingram, Asleep at the Wheel and more. Tickets: $200.

Virginia's Inaugural Black Tie and Blue Dominion Ball
Jan. 19, 2009. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy. Chantilly, VA Tickets: $250 per person/ $400 per couple.

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.

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