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• Friday, March 11
  Quin Tango The George Washington University Hospital Women’s Board, in cooperation with the George Washington University Medical Center, is sponsoring a fundraising tango concert featuring "QuinTango" a quintet of two violins, a cello, a bass and a piano, dedicated to the musical performance of tango. Dancers will exhibit their colorful interpretations of the music. The concert will benefit the Latin American Youth Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Betts Marvin Theater, 800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC. Tickets for this fundraising event are available from Ticket Master, 202-397-SEAT, and at the theater box office. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call Rita Champagne at 202-293-1439.
• Wednesday March 16
  The Song of the Earth Benefit Gala Under the gracious patronage of Her Excellency Eva Nowotny, Ambassador of Austria, in support of environmental awareness occasioned by International Earth Day, a concert by Post Classical Ensemble followed by a reception. 7 p.m. at the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court, NW. Black Tie. Tickets: $150. 202-966-8778.
• Saturday, March 19
  2005 Leukemia Ball The National Capital Area Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society presents the 2005 Leukemia Ball, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Convention Center, 7th and 9th Streets, NW. Entertainment: John Mellencamp. Reception, silent auction, dinner, raffle, performance and dancing. Black tie. Call 703-960-11090. For more information please contact 2005 PR Committee Chairperson, Edith Wooten, at edith.wooten@ogilvypr.com.
  
  Rhapsody in Red
  The Alexandria Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its first gala fundraiser in the lobby of Terminal A, the original 1941 airport terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. An art deco theme will reflect the classic design of the terminal building and both the music and décor will symbolize the glittering pre-war era when Cole Porter, Glenn Miller and the fabulous Dorsey brothers dominated pop-culture. A cocktail reception and dinner will be followed by a live auction of "red-hot" items. It all begins at 7 p.m. For ticket or sponsorship information, please contact Aimee Moore at 703-299-2509.
  "Parisian Nights" The Decade Society will host its 26th annual charity ball from 9 pm to 1 am at The Decatur House, located at 748 Jackson Place NW (H & 16th Street) in Washington, DC. This year’s theme is "Parisian Nights" and the selected charity is Fair Chance. The black tie affair will include live music, a silent auction, raffle, open bar, and cocktail buffet. Guests can wander through the silent auction to bid on items from different vendors. Tickets: Advance $100; Door $125. Call 202-965-2842.
• Tuesday, April 5
  The American Task Force for Lebanon annual Gala Awards Dinner will be held in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel to honor three distinguished Lebanese-Americans — Paul Anka, singer-songwriter; Ray LaHood, U.S. Representative from Illinois; and pollster John Zogby, President and CEO of Zogby International. Paul Anka will entertain guests with a performance of song and music from his well-known repertoire. Proceeds from the evening will benefit ongoing projects that raise awareness of the American public and government, to the social, economic, political, cultural and educational situation in Lebanon. Reception at 6:00, dinner at 7:00. Business attire. Tickets $175. Call 202-223-9333.
• Saturday, April 9, 2005
  The Cathedral Choral Society holds its 29th Annual Gala honoring Mrs. Virginia C. Mars with the Laura E. Phillips Angel of the Arts Award at Washington’s fabulous Ritz-Carlton in the West End. A cocktail reception and silent auction featuring donations from upscale boutiques, restaurants, hotels and spas will be followed by gourmet dining, the presentation of the award, live auction of premium items created especially for the Cathedral Choral Society, and dancing with Sidney’s Orchestra. Black tie. The fun begins at 6:30. For more information, contact Linda Cassell, 202-298-8024 or lcassell@cathedral.org
• Sunday, April 10
  The first annual GoodDogz Gala and Silent Auction at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Proceeds from this event go to support the efforts of dog rescue organizations and help keep homeless dogs out of shelters. Dress is black & white, classy. Black-tie optional. The fun-filled evening includes delicious heavy hors' de oeuvres, open bar, celebrity guests and silent auction. Cost is $75 per person; $120 per couple. For tickets, please go to www.gooddogz.org/events/gala.htm or call 571-233-4557.
• Wednesday, April 13
  The National Parks Conservation Association’s Salute to the Parks, a gala celebration of America’s beloved national park rangers at the Ritz-Carlton, 1150 22nd Street, N.W. 7:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. Honorees: Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) and journalist Tom Brokaw. Tickets/Info: Individual Tickets -- $250.00. Contact Marion Smith at 202-454-3341 or msmith@npca.org
  
  Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17
  The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) of Greater Washington, D.C., will shine a spotlight on a wide range of serious mental illnesses during its second annual Mission Possible Weekend, April 16-17. A fundraising reception and gala on the 16th at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, at 1301 Constitution Avenue will be followed by a free public symposium on the 17th at GWU's Lisner Auditorium from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., highlighting some of the latest research developments in the field of mental health. For more information about NARSAD, visit www.narsad.org or call 516-829-0091.
  Tuesday, April 19
  The American News Women's Club's 13th Annual Gala, toasts and roasts Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn, this year's recipients of the ANWC Helen Thomas Award to Excellence in Journalism. The purpose is to raise funds for ANWC's educational programs and journalism scholarships. Reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m., program at 8:30 p.m. At the Fairmont Hotel. Call (202) 429-2400. Dress: Black tie/optional.
  Cost: $200 per person/$375 per couple. "Freelance": $2,500/table of 10 and program listing. "Newsmaker": $4,000/table of 10, favorable seating, and program listing. "Anchor": $7,500/table of 10, preferred seating, program listing. "Pacesetter": $10,000/table of 10, priority seating, program listing. "Headliner": The value of each ticket is $90. The balance is tax deductible. For more info, contact Nicola Whitlock at nicola.c.whitlock@boeing.com
  Thursday, April 21
  The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia will hold its 16th Annual Servant of Justice Awards Dinner at The Capital Hilton. Honored this year will be Andrew Marks, partner at Crowell & Moring and Katherine (Shelley) Broderick, Dean of the University of the District of Columbia’s David A. Clarke School of Law.

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