Tickets on Sale: Fete de Kanaval et Mascarade benefitting the CARMA Foundation

The CARMA Foundation, an organization designed to galvanize young professionals raising awareness, creating dialogue, and cultivating action for Haitian women and children living in need, will host Fete de Kanaval et Mascarade, a high profile, social event held at the legendary Carnegie Library in Washington, DC.

The Fete will feature elements of Haitian carnival and culture making the nation of Haiti accessible to new audiences and offering an extraordinaryopportunity for art and cultural enthusiasts alike. Delectable Haitian cuisine, and Island inspired cocktails all night!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Carnegie Library, City Museum, 801 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Honorary Chair His Excellency Raymond Joseph, Haitian Ambassador to Washington, DC; Melky Jean, Founder, The CARMA Foundation; Fete de Kanaval et Mascarade Host Committee, MTV's DJ Cassidy, Belos

Host Committee: Sharon Wise, Abiodun Koya, Lola Poisson, Erika Gutierrez, Aidah Fontenot, Dianne Rhee, Xiaoyuan "Weenie" Han, Karon Etienne, Soyini George, Brian Corrigan, Jade Floyd, Marie Dorelus, Judelande Hyppolite, Camelia Mazard, Regine Rene, Alicia Kersting

6:30 to 7:00 p.m. VIP Opening Ceremony on the Plaza

7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Concert and Reception

11:00 p.m. After-Party

Approximately 500 CARMA Foundation supporters and guests, including government officials, foreign dignitaries, corporate executives, VIPs, music industry entertainers, sports figures and the media are expected to attend.