“All That Jazz”: Smithsonian Young Benefactors Gala – May 16th

The Smithsonian Young Benefactors Gala with the theme of “Roaring Twenties” is coming up on May 16th.  I will be on News Channel 8 Friday around 1130am-40ish to talk about the event as both a YB member and an Honorary Guest of the event (Luke Russert, NBC News Correspondent-at-large is another one), along with Angela Markelonis, Young Benefactors Leadership Chair.  With the generosity of Honorary Patron Michael Saylor, sponsors like Capitol File Magazine and Heineken and the work of the Host Committee, this “All That Jazz” black-tie night will be a hoot. 

Tickets are on sale now. 

Saturday, May 16^th, 2009, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, which houses the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian Art Museum

8th and F streets N.W

All event proceeds from ticket sales and auction purchases will benefit The Smithsonian Associates and the Young Benefactors’ Culture4Kids Fund, which provides opportunities and support for DC area schoolchildren to attend the educational and cultural programs presented by The Smithsonian Associates, such as Discovery Theater and Smithsonian Summer Camp.

$125 for Young Benefactor members

$175 for non-members

For tickets and information, contact The Smithsonian Associates at (202) 633-3030, or visit http://www.youngbenefactors.org/