Social Scene

Meridian Ball: Entertaining Elegance

By Georgetowner • October 26, 2016 0 1771

Tony Podesta and Adrienne Arsht. (James R. Brantley)

The 48th Meridian Ball, held Oct. 14 for the benefit of Meridian programs, maintained its first-class standing as the elegant and fun event of the season. The night was co-chaired by U.A.E. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba and his wife, Abeer Al Otaiba, and Panamanian Ambassador Emanuel Gonzalez-Revilla and his wife, Luciana Gonzalez-Revilla. The classic White-Meyer was chaired by Stephane Carnot and Brooke Stroud Carnot.

: Guests arrive at the Meridian International Center for dessert and dancing. (James R. Brantley)

: Tony Podesta and Adrienne Arsht. (James R. Brantley)

: The 48th annual Meridian Ball takes place at the Meridian International Center in Washington, DC on Friday, October 14, 2016. The event features dinners at both the Center and at selected embassies followed by dessert and dancing at the Center. (James R. Brantley)

: The 48th annual Meridian Ball takes place at the Meridian International Center in Washington, DC on Friday, October 14, 2016. The event features dinners at both the Center and at selected embassies followed by dessert and dancing at the Center. (James R. Brantley)