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George Mason Students Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
George Mason UNiversity
Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA
Students of American Collegiality Ball
Presented by American Colleges for Students
A night of celebrating Amercian education. Special guests appearances of local actors and dignity.
Tickets: $115, includes open bar, Black tie suggested event
American Indian Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia
Presented by the American Indian Society of Washington, DC. Tickets: $140
Servant Forge Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
Historic Terminal A Lobby at Reagan National Airport
1 Aviation Circle, Arlington, VA
Wings of Hope- Empowerment and a Voice for Women from King Street to Kenya. Proceeds will support programs that advocate for justice, compassion, and raise awareness about the health and safety of women including initiatives in Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and in Kenya and Swaziland in Africa. Tickets: $155.
Daughters of Isis Pre-Inaugural Black Tie Gala
January 18, 2013
Upscale Ballroom, 3900 Bexley Place, Suitland, MD
Live Entertainment by the Diversified Band , Music by DJ Eclipse, Heavy Hors D’ Oeuvres Buffet, Refreshments, Raffles, Dancing. Donation: $45 advance / $50 at door.
Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball
January 19, 2013
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD
The Texas State Society celebrates the inauguration with the biggest names in Texas entertainment, food and drinks, a Texas Fair, and more.
Florida Inaugural Ball
January 19, 2013
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Florida State Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the best interests of the State of Florida.
Illinois State Society Inaugural Gala
January 19, 2013
Marriott Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC
The celebration will highlight the sights, sounds, and foods of Illinois with multiple open bars, heavy hors d’oeuvres and buffet stations, continuous live music and dancing. A portion of the money raised from the Gala provides scholarships to students from Illinois who intern in the Congressional offices of the Illinois Delegation. Tickets: $250.
National Association of Minority Government Contractors Inaugural Gala
January 19, 2013
Tuscana West, 1350 I Street, NW Washington DC
The organization is celebrating the re-election of Barack Obama with a Pre-Inaugural Gala. Tickets $85.00 (before December 15), $105.00 (after).
Stafford Branch of the NAACP Inaugural Gala
January 19, 2013
Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway Fredericksburg, VA
Hosted by the Stafford Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a non-profit civil rights organization. (540) 903-2393. Dinner, cash bar, live music from Brencore All Stars Band, giveaways and more! Tickets: $100
All American Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
Hyatt Regency, Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, DC
The ball both recognizes and honors American heroes and celebrates the inauguration of Obama and Biden. Tickets: $175.
The Dream Realized Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
Camelot by Martins
13905 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD (240) 462-6742.
The Dream Realized Part II by Black Diamond Affairs, featuring the "Soul Patrol Band", Dinner, Cash Bar, DJ. Tickets: Limited time reduced rate of $75.
Garden State Inaugural Gala
January 20, 2013
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington DC
Sponsored by the New Jersey State Society and dedicated to storm victims and first responders. Dance to the live and legendary Springsteen tribute band, the B-Street Band. Dine in an upscale “Jersey Diner,” and win extraordinary prizes in our Atlantic City Boardwalk Casino. Tickets: $200+.
Hawai'i State Society Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
2800 Potomac Ave, Arlington, Virginia
The Peace Ball: Voices of Hope and Resistance
January 20, 2013
Arena Stage at The Mead Center For American Theater
1101 6th Street, SW Washington DC
Confirmed guests: Amy Goodman, Katrina vanden Heuval, Ralph Nader, Alice Walker, Van Jones, Nicole Lee, Avis Jones-DeWeever, Julian Bond, Marian Wright Edelman, Medea Benjamin, Etan Thomas, Dave Zirin, Barbara Ehrenreich, and Phyllis Bennis. Confirmed organizations: Democracy Now!, The Nation, The National Council of Negro Women, TransAfrica, Progressive Democrats of America, and Code Pink. Tickets: $135.
Pennsylvania Society Inaugural Gala
January 20, 2013
The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd Street, NW Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Society of Washington, DC
Rhythm and Blues Reloaded Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
George of DC
3251 Prospect Street, NW Courtyard Washington DC
The organization adapts the sounds of Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Makossa, Reggae, kassav, Salsa Merengue, Reggaeton, New Age Jazz and Hip Hop. Tickets: $50 until December 20th, $75 after.
South Carolina Inaugural Ball
January 20, 2013
National Museum of Natural History
10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC
Sponsored by the South Carolina State Society (SCSS), a non-profit that connects South Carolinians in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. Tickets: $135
George Washington University Inaugural Ball
January 21, 2013
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, NW Washington DC
GW students, staff, faculty, and alumni are invited to participate in the inaugural celebration. Tickets: $100-150.
Bytes & Books Inaugural Ball
Date to Be Announced
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol Street, SW Washington, DC
The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) will sponsor the gala for leaders in the nation’s technology and education communities to honor the swearing-in of America’s President and Congress.