Actress Phylicia Rashad to Receive the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre

From our friends at the Shakespeare Theatre Company...

Tony-Award Winning Actress to Be Honored at the Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala

To acknowledge her outstanding contribution to classical theatre in America, Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) will present Tony-Award winning actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad with the prestigious William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (Will Award.) The ceremony will take place at the Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala at the Harman Center for the Arts on Sunday October 14, 2018. STC will also honor Jacqueline Badger Mars with the Sidney Harman Award for Philanthropy in the Arts, in recognition of her generous support of STC and her commitment to arts education in Washington, DC.

The Children's Inn at NIH Announces 5th Annual an Evening for Hope Gala

From our friends at The Children's Inn at NIH...

A Partner in Hope and Discovery - The Inn Is Part of Finding Cures

The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a private nonprofit, today announced its 5th Annual An Evening for Hope gala will take place on April 28, 2018, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.

National Archives Foundation Honors Tom Hanks with Records of Achievement Award

National Archives Foundation honors Tom Hanks at Records of Achievement Award Gala (Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for National Archives Foundation)

From our friends at the National Archives Foundation...

The National Archives Foundation honored actor, director, and producer Tom Hanks with its 2017 Records of Achievement Award at a black-tie gala at the National Archives last night. The honor recognized his powerful illumination of the American story through his vast body of work in film and television during the past four decades. The Gala brought nearly 250 distinguished guests from Washington’s civic, corporate, and cultural communities, including members of Congress, the Administration, and the Courts.

National Portrait Gallery to Hold Second American Portrait Gala, November 19

Dr. Madeleine K. Albright

From our friends at the National Portrait Gallery...

“Portrait of a Nation Prize” Honors Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, David D. Ho, M.D., Bill T. Jones, Spike Lee and Rita Moreno

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will hold its second biennial American Portrait Gala Sunday, November 19, honoring five individuals whose achievements in their respective fields have been exemplary and whose portraits reside in the museum’s collection. The 2017 recipients are former Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine K. Albright; Taiwanese American medical doctor and HIV/AIDS researcher David D. Ho, M.D.; artistic director, choreographer and dancer Bill T. Jones; film director, producer, writer and actor Spike Lee; and multi-award-winning actress Rita Moreno.

Tom Hanks to Receive National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award

Tom Hanks will receive 2017 Records of Achievement Award

From our friends at the National Archives Foundation...

Tom Hanks to Receive National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award

Gala program to include Q&A with Ken Burns

The National Archives Foundation today announced that Tom Hanks will receive its 2017 Records of Achievement Award. The honor, bestowed by the nonprofit partner to the National Archives, recognizes Hanks’ career honoring and supporting history through both acting and filmmaking. He will receive the award at the Foundation’s annual Gala, held at the National Archives, on October 21, 2017, at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC.

Hamilton Team to Receive National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award

Lin-Manuel Miranda stars in Hamilton

From our friends at the National Archives Foundation...

“Hamilton’s” Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail & Ron Chernow to Receive National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award

The National Archives Foundation today announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ron Chernow, Tony-award winning film and theater director Thomas Kail, and Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, lyricist and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda will receive its 2016 Records of Achievement Award. The honor recognizes their collective work on the Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize Award winning Broadway musical “Hamilton,” inspired by the 2004 biography of Alexander Hamilton by Mr. Chernow. The Broadway musical was directed by Mr. Kail, and was written by and stars Mr. Miranda. All three will receive the award at the Foundation’s annual Gala, held at the National Archives, on September 25 in Washington, DC.

Choral Arts Celebrates 50 Years with 35th Annual Holiday Concert and Gala

Photo from 2014 Gala (Photo: Russell Hirshon)

From our friends at the Choral Arts Society of Washington, DC...

The Choral Arts Society of Washington Celebrates 50 Years with 35th Annual Holiday Concert & Gala, December 14, 2015

The Choral Arts Annual Gala is a highlight of the Washington holiday season and attracts 500 of Washington’s most prominent political, business and cultural leaders. Under the gracious honorary patronage of the Singapore Ambassador, Ashok Mirpuri and Mrs. Gouri Mirpuri, Choral Arts’ 35th Annual Gala celebrates the 50th anniversary of Choral Arts and the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Singapore.

The Jefferson Awards Foundation Presents 2015 DC National Ceremony, June 18th

From our friends at The Jefferson Awards Foundation...

The Jefferson Awards Foundation, the country's longest standing and most prestigious organization dedicated to activating and celebrating public service, will host its annual 2015 DC National Ceremony and Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Grand Ballroom to honor the most outstanding achievements in public service. The Jefferson Awards programs train and empowers individuals and youth to serve and lead in their communities, amplifying their impact through our vast network of media partners, mentors and volunteers. Past honorees include Tom Brokaw, Robert DeNiro, Michael Bloomberg, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Peyton Manning.

Local Teen Angel Project Announces Wings! 2015 Gala

From our friends at Teen Angel Project...

Local Teen Angel Project (TAP) Announces Wings! 2015 Gala to Benefit Teen/Tween Dance Efforts for Community Organizations

Teen Angel Project (TAP) has donated more than 3,000 community service hours in performances at local hospitals, homeless shelters, nursing homes, and more. They are raising awareness and funds for their community-based service projects at their Annual Wings! 2015 Gala. This year, TAP will award its First Annual “Wings Award” to a local 89-year-old who has inspired the next generation of performers. The recipient, Gemma Adami, 89, a Silver Spring resident at Grace House, is a retired Italian opera singer and will sing "Ave Maria."

DC Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry Returns April 13th

From our friends at DC Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry...

Date: April 13, 2015; 6-9:30 PM

Location: National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW, Washington, DC

Ticket Price: $120 GA (7-9:30 PM), $170 VIP (6-9:30 PM), $225 VIP Plus (6-9:30 PM)

Website: http://ce.strength.org/events/taste-nation-washington-dc-0

Julie Andrews to Headline Strathmore Spring Gala

Julie Andrews headlines Strathmore Spring Gala

From our friends at Strathmore...

Icon Commemorates 10th anniversary of Music Center with Stories from Decade-Spanning Career

In this 10th anniversary week of opening its hallmark Music Center, Strathmore announces that iconic actress Julie Andrews will celebrate A Dazzling Decade by speaking at the art center’s 10th Anniversary Spring Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2015. With a career that has spanned decades, traversed a myriad of artistic disciplines, imbued fans with fond memories, and inspired millions, there’s no one better to headline this celebration of the past decade, while looking ambitiously toward the future. Gala guests will begin the evening at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a sumptuous dinner, program with Julie Andrews, and an after party with Big Ray and the Kool Kats. Gala ticket packages can be purchased by contacting The Sorelle Group at (202) 248-1930 or Strathmore@sorellegroup.com. For more information or to purchase tickets for performance only, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

National Women's History Museum Presents de Pizan Honors Gala

From our friends at the National Women's History Museum...

Mary Barra, Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell, Katherine Johnson, and Debbie Sterling to Be Honored

WHO: Mary Barra (CEO of General Motors, Honoree), Katherine Johnson (NASA Mathematician, Honoree), Debbie Sterling (CEO & Founder of Goldieblox, Honoree), Secretary Sally Jewell (United States Secretary of the Interior, Honoree) and many more.