Monday, September 22, 2008

DC This Week invites you to Carnaval::Mascarade MMVIII

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SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR DC THIS WEEK READERS HERE.


Recently Haiti has dominated the news headlines regarding extreme poverty, hunger, andlately devastations from Hurricanes like Gustav and Hannah. Now greater than ever Haitineeds your support. Please join me along with 500 of Washington's Social Elite as we send a helping hand to many women and girls living below the poverty line in Haiti.

Friday, October 24

with

Melky Jean

Founder & Chair, CARMA Foundation

His Excellency Raymond Joseph

The Ambassador to Haiti

Honorary Chair

Councilmember Marion Barry

DC's Ward 8 Councilmember

Honorary Co-Chair

Historic Society of Washington, DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative, Haitian Art Society

Honorary Patrons

Sharon Wise, Marquis Perkins, Paul Wharton, Austin Hill, Abiodun Koya,Lola Poisson, Erika Gutierrez, Aidah Fontenot, Dianne Rhee, Xiaoyuan'Weenie' Han, Karon Etienne, Soyini George, Jade Floyd, MarieDorelus, Judelande Hyppolite, Camelia Mazard, Regine Rene, Phillippa Hughes

Host Committee

The evening will pay tribute to Mr. Danny Glover, Congressman Alcee Hastings, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, & Mr. Fritz Racine for their service on the behalf of Haiti.Live performances by Rafrechi, Abiodun Koya, Belo, & Melky Jean. An exclusive Haitian Art exhibition by many of the Haitian masters.

Masks and Formal Dress Requested

Friday, October 24

from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m.

City Museum

800 Mount Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001

For individual tickets with DC THIS WEEK discount please visit http://carma.eventbrite.com/?discount=FRIEND

General $100

VIP $200

Menu for the evening includes: Haitian Griot, Tilapia - Poisson Style, Riz Et Pois Colles ( Haitian Rice With Peas),Roasted Jerk Potatoes, Picklis, Pain Patate, Sweet Potatoes And Fresh Bananas Baked, Haitian Mini Beef Patties, Calypso Chicken Empanadas, Smoked Salmon Mousse Bouchee, Shrimp And Black Bean Cigars, Caribbean Fruit & Cheese Display, Delectable Desserts, Classic Bread Pudding

For corporate sponsorships, please contact

Theodore Wilhite at 202.509-7832 or

e-mail theodore@carmafoundation.org

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