SAVE THE DATE: Carnaval::Mascarade MMVIII

Please join.................

* Melky Jean Founder & Chair, CARMA Foundation

* Honorary Chair - His Excellency Raymond Joseph The Ambassador to Haiti

* Honorary Co-Chair - Councilmember Marion Barry, DC’s Ward 8 Councilmember

* Honorary Patrons - Historic Society of Washington, DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative , Haitian Art Society

* Host Committee - Sharon Wise, Marquis Perkins, Paul Wharton, Austin Hill, Abiodun Koya, Lola Poisson, Erika Gutierrez, Aidah Fontenot, Dianne Rhee, Xiaoyuan "Wennie" Han, Karon Etienne, Soyini George, Marie Dorelus, Judelande Hyppolite, Camelia Mazard, Regine Rene, Phillippa Hughes and Jade Floyd.

Cordially invite you to Carnaval::Mascarade MMVIII

The event, coined Fete de Carnaval et Mascarade, partners include The Historical Society of Washington, The Haitian Art Society, Haitian American Young Professionals, Capitol File Magazine, event chair, His Excellency Raymond Joseph Ambassador of Haiti and Honorary Co-Chair Council Member Marion Barry. Festivities will take place at the legendary City Museum, formerly the Carnegie Library.

The evenings highlight will be the recognition of Mr. Danny Glover, Representative Alcee Hastings, & Mr. Fritz Racine by Ambassador Raymond Joseph and Melky Jean, on the behalf of the Haitian and Haitian American communities.

The Haitian Art Society will serve as the curator for an exhibition of RARE Haitian Art Masterpieces and DC area students whom were inspired by the Haitian Masters. The evening will culminate with a live concert by International Recording Artist Melky Jean with her Tribute to Soul Music, Belo with an acoustic performance, Abiodun Koya Soprano Opera Singer, and Rafrechi Compa Band with live Haitian Carnival performers.

Our mission is to galvanize people, especially Africans of the diaspora to come to the aid of a nation in dire need. We have extended invitations to several prominent organizations to include the African American Unity Caucus, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Congressional Black Caucus, and several esteemed members of the Diplomatic community.

Masks and Formal Dress Requested

Friday, October 24 at the City Museum

Individual tickets begin at $150 per person.

For individual tickets, visit www.carma.eventbrite.com

For corporate sponsorships, please contact

Theodore Wilhite at 202.509-7832 or e-mail theodore@carmafoundation.org