Inauguration 2009 - My Current List of Events

Here are a list of events that I plan to attend during this Historic week! I am super excited, and my outfits are super SWANK! I just found this tie clip that is a vintage gem! Perfect for all of the sold out Balls I'm attending. I'm playing Friday night by ear, but you will definitely read all about it. Also, note, that I will be covering the Swearing-in Ceremony, and the Obama: That One Gala LIVE, so be sure to check the Ave daily for updates (and vicarious living).

Friday

Oh, what to do! I might need to continue to rest up for the weekend


Saturday

44/44 Grassroots Pre-Inaugural Ball
Sponsored by the VA Black Caucus Foundation
Daphne Maxwell-Reid and Tim Reid will serve as Masters of Ceremony for the Ball.

We will celebrate in the elegant Arlington Grand Ballroom of the Crystal Gateway Marriott at 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Website for more info

Young & Powerful Group Launch Event
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
Holiday Inn Capitol - Columbia Ballroom550 C St. SW Washington, DC 20024
**1 block from L'Enfant Plaza Metro - Maryland and 6th St. Exit (green, yellow, blue, & orange lines)
Featuring Special Guest: Marvin Dickerson, President of 100 Black Men of Greater Wash. DCA message of VISION from Michael A. BrownDC Councilman At - Large

Live Performance by: R&B Recording Artist Raheem Devaughn Special Guest: Recording Artist Mya; Hosted by Jeannie Jones of 93.9 WKYS; Music by DJ Premonition

Sunday

Young and Powerful Hope Brunch
The City Club of Washington
13 I Street NW
11-2pm
Featuring guest speakers Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Hosted by Radio One's Sheila Stewart


Free Concert at the Lincoln Memorial

Special Welcome by President Elect Barack Obama and Vice President Elect Joe Biden

Featuring the Following Artists:

* Beyonce
* U2
* Bruce Springsteen
* John Mellencamp
* Usher
* Shakira
* Sheryl Crow
* Josh Groban
* James Taylor
* will.i.iam
* Stevie Wonder
* Renee Fleming
* Garth Brooks
* Mary J. Blige
* Herbie Hancock
* Heather Headley
* John Legend
* Jennifer Nettles
* Gay Men's Chorus of Washington

Historical passages will be read by:
* Jamie Foxx
* Martin Luther King III
* Queen Latifah
* Denzel Washington

Obama:That One! Inaugural Gala
Hosted by actor and Harvard Law Graduate Hill Harper
Sponsored by HBO

At the ULTRA SWANK Newseum - the state of the art museum of journalism

Catered by world renowned chef Wolfgang Puck

Press Update: Senator Roland Burris will receive the Hope Award

Tickets $500-2500

http://www.obamathatone.com/

Monday

Virginia Inaugural Ball
Hosted by Senator Mark Warner and Senator Jim Webb
Westin Arlington Gateway
Sold out in less than 48 hours!

Tuesday

THE INAUGURATION!
Swearing-in Ceremony
Parade

Young and Powerful Inaugural Celebration
Semi-Formal Affair Sponsored By: IMPACT
www.yp4obama.com/semiformal

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Time: 8:00pm
Heritage India Dupont 1337 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
**1 block from Dupont Circle Metro (red line)http://www.heritageindiadupont.com/

Hosted by: Olivia Fox of Majic 102.3 Music by: DJ Premonition