President-Elect Obama's Master Inaugural Events Schedule, Part 2

By Paul Bedard, Washington Whispers.

What takes 28 pages and 139 separate spreadsheet boxes to describe President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration? How about the Master Inaugural Events Schedule. Here is Part 2:

Saturday, January 17

— Late night presidential inauguration finance event, TBD.

— The People's Inaugural Ball and Gala and prayer breakfast, Grand Hyatt, 1000 H Street NW.

— The National Congress of Black Women hosts a politics and poetry brunch at the Mansion at 2020 O Street NW. Attire: Casual.

— The People's Inaugural Ball and Gala Women's Leadership Luncheon at the Grand Hyatt. Cost: $150

— The Washington Performance Arts Society hosts a concert featuring Sweet Honey in the Rock at United Christ Church, 4704 14th Street NW. Cost: $12.

— J Star Productions hosts HOPE, or Honoring Our President Elect, Youth Ball at Trinity University, 125 Michigan Avenue NE. Cost: $77.50.

— National Congress of Black Women hosts "The Rebirth of the Cocktail Lounge," at the Mansion to network with "friends new and old over heavy hors d'oeuvres."

— Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia and Virginia Association of Democratic Chairs host the People's Inaugural Gala Celebration at the Grand Hyatt. Cost: $150. It features dancing, wine tasting, and a fashion show.

— National Association of Minority Government Contractors hosts a pre-Inaugural kickoff at Tuscana West, 1350 Eye Street NW. Cost $135 to $200.

— DC Blues Society hosts the "Obamarama Pre-Inaugural Party," at Surf Club Live, 4711 Kenilworth Avenue in Hyattsville, Md. Cost: $10 to $15.

— Black Diamond Affairs hosts "The Dream Realized" Inaugural Ball at Camelot by Martins, 13905 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Md. Cost: $75. Music: the Soul Patrol Band and DJ Money.

— The People's Party Host Committee sponsors "The Change the Game Gala" at Sports Club/LA at the Ritz Carlton, 22nd Street NW. Sports stars are expected to attend.

— National Congress of Black Women hosts "Mix It Up Until the Sun Comes Up" at the Mansion featuring "desserts that will ensure you do not fit in your dress/tux on Tuesday."

— BET Networks hosts the BET Honors at the Warner Theater.

Next up: The events on January 18.

Events day-by-day:

January 15, 2009
January 16, 2009
January 17, 2009
January 18, 2009
January 19, 2009
January 20, 2009
January 21, 2009

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