More Inaugural Balls 2009

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.

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.

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