Spring Gala Guide
By • April 23, 2015 0 856
MARCH 30
Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award Gala
Honoring those who have contributed to the works of Stephen Sondheim and American theater, the evening includes a cocktail reception, seated dinner and performances by Broadway and local artists. Embassy of Italy. Contact Zack Lynch at 571-527-1828 or development@signature-theatre.org.
APRIL 6
Helen Hayes Awards
Since 1985, the Helen Hayes Awards has celebrated outstanding achievement in over 90 professional theaters throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Lincoln Theatre; after party at Howard Theatre. Visit theatrewashington.org.
APRIL 10
National Women in the Arts Spring Gala
This year’s gala celebrates the major exhibition “Picturing Mary, Woman, Mother, Idea.” National Museum of Women in the Arts. Contact Emily McHugh at 202-266-2815 or emchugh@nmwa.org.
APRIL 11
“The Magic of Montmartre”
The gala benefits The Washington Home & Community Hospices’ health care and end-of-life services for area residents. Embassy of France. Contact Fatima Orozco at 202-895-0160.
APRIL 15
March of Dime Gourmet Gala
Members of Congress and their spouses serve samplings of favorite recipes as local chefs judge the cook-off to support the March of Dimes. National Building Museum. Contact Michele Murphy-Hedrick at 571-257-2303 or mmurphyhedrick@marchofdimes.com.
APRIL 17
Corcoran Women’s Committee 2015 Corcoran Ball
The Corcoran Ball is the major fundraising event of the Corcoran Women’s Committee. Proceeds will be used to establish the Corcoran Women’s Committee Scholarship Endowment Fund. The George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. Contact Molly Rolandi at villavespa@aol.com or Saree Pitt at sareepitt@gmail.com.
APRIL 28
Refugees International’s Anniversary Dinner
The annual dinner honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to humanitarian causes. Mellon Auditorium. Contact events@refugeesinternational.org.
May 1
The Swan Ball
The Swan Ball supports the Washington Ballet’s Community Outreach Programs. Residence of the German Ambassador. Contact Elizabeth Sizer at 202-274-4518 or esizer@washingtonballet.org.
MAY 2
Fashion for Paws 9th Annual Runway Show
The Fashion for Paws Runway Show is a one-of-a-kind luxury brand event to benefit the Washington Humane Society. Fundraising models agree to raise a minimum of $3,000 in 12 weeks leading up to the event. Grand Hyatt Washington. RSVP@washhumane.org.
