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Message forwarded from the AHA HeartThrob Ball Host Committee:
As seen in
The Monthly Buzz
and heard on
WHFS 99.1 FM
Join us as the curtain rises
on our long-awaited sequel!
Announcing this year's nominee for BEST PARTY, the
T h i r t e e n t h A n n u a l H e a r t T h r o b B a l l
Saturday, March 25th, 2000
8:00pm - 1:00am
International Trade Center
Ronald Reagan Building
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC
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Silent Auction
Open Bar
Black Tie
Tastings by Area Restaurants
Official After-hours Party at
Shelly's Back Room
Music by the
V e l v e t e e n s
with
Eastern Standard Time
and
Bossalingo
Proceeds benefit the
American Heart Association
National Capital Area Council
Tickets $80 In Advance
($95 At Door If Available)
http://www.HeartThrobBall.com
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The HeartThrob Ball is one of the most successful charity fundraiser
events in the Washington, DC area. This black tie party is firmly
established on the Washington social calendar and last year's event
attracted over 1,500 guests from the area's legal, financial, medical,
and government communities---all while raising money to help the
American Heart Association in their fight against heart disease and
stroke.
In Washington art usually imitates our reality, but next weekend the
tables are turned: This year we've looked West to Hollywood for
inspiration, and we offer you a taste of the panache, the pizazz, and
the Ritz of the famous HeartThrobs of the silver screen. Everywhere
you look you'll see the cues and cuts of heroes, heroines, moments,
and sets immortalized in popular culture.
Not a movie buff? Not a problem! Come out to enjoy a great party for
a superb cause at a time of year when cherry blossoms bloom, when
rekindled flames shake off the cold of winter and flicker again, and
when the roots of new romance find water.
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The event will take place again this year at the colossal Ronald
Reagan Building, a landmark in its own right in a city of monuments
(see http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0024/89/58/cs1.html for
more on this impressive structure).
This year's committee members and hosts are committed to continuing
the tradition of upgrading and updating the Ball, and building on
the great record of success this event has enjoyed, and we have
taken significant steps to ensure an easy flow of stars, fans, and
paparazzi throughout the facility, and quick service at the twenty-
plus bars.
Be sure to stop by and check out the cast of characters at the
Breakfast at Tiffany's Champagne Bar and try a special new Tanqueray
Gin at the 007 Martini Bar!
Valet parking is available, but we recommend you make use of public
transportation (the Reagan Building is above the Federal Triangle
Metrorail station) and taxicabs (for detailed information about the
area cab system, see http://dcpages.com/Travel/Reviews/taxi.shtml).
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Got music? Stomp, swing, clap, and groove to the uniquely contagious
dance music of the Velveteens at the 2000 HeartThrob Ball. Their
horns, their drums, their guitars, their keyboards, and their kicks
will make you a fan too (for a recent Washington Post review of the
band, see http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0001/60/92/).
The Velveteens are the latest great act from the fertile musical
soil of Williamsburg, Virginia, and the College of William and Mary.
In little over a year since relocating to the Nation's Capital the
band has recorded two CDs and has earned a backlog of gigs and are
already a staple at several of the area's most popular venues.
Ten pieces strong, the Velveteens are led by the frenetic Wilson
Rickerson. Ben Miller plays lead guitar alongside band members
Julie Cleveland (keyboard, flute), Todd Stevens (bass), Blake
Surbey (drums), Timothy Shaw (trumpet), Matt Larsen (trombone),
T.J. Walls (trombone), Ryan Perroy (baritone saxophone, tenor
saxophone), and Martha Koch (alto saxophone). See band member bios
at http://www.thevelveteens.com/bios.html.
The Velveteens are more than a band---they're a show; and they know
how to work a crowd.
THREE BANDS? The hip sounds of Washington's own, Eastern Standard
Time (http://www.EasternStandardTime.com) and the smooth Latin
rhythms of Bossalingo (http://www.Bossalingo.com) will start off
the evening with healthy doses of Bossa Nova, Samba, Salsa, Jazz,
Ska, Soul, Funk, Reggae, and more---fused together to defy labeling.
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AFTER THE SHOW, wind down the night with fellow revelers at the
official HeartThrob Ball afterhours party at Shelly's Back Room
(http://home.digitalcity.com/washington/bars/venue.dci?vid=38155).
Located just near the Reagan Building at 1331 F Street NW, this is
a bar with great cigars for those who want them---and a great state-
of-the-art ventilation system for those don't. Brandy snifters,
designer martini glasses, leather chairs, humidor lined walls, and
diverse music provide atmosphere; tasty food, skillfully mixed
drinks, and microbrewed beer supply the rest.
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Food, drink, music, dancing, and merriment are not the only acts we
have to offer: Bid on exciting HeartThrob Ball Silent Auction items
like
o a six day, five night stay for two at Club Med in
Punta Canta in the Dominican Republic (FMV $1200);
o a two night weekend stay in a luxury king at The
Regency at Loews Hotel on Park Avenue in New York
City (FMV $1100);
o a two night weekend stay for two at Loews Hotel
Vogue in Montreal (FMV $535);
o an authentic Orioles home jersey signed by future
Hall of Fame legend, Cal Ripken Jr. (FMV $600);
and dozens of other great listings!
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The last opportunity to purchase HeartThrob Ball tickets in person
will be at the Clarendon Grill (http://www.cgrill.com), Monday,
March 20th, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. As at our previous prelude events,
tickets will be offered for $75 ($5 off).
$80 tickets to the 2000 HeartThrob Ball are available online at
http://www.HeartThrobBall.com. You may also use the attached reply
form (in Adobe Acrobat format) to fax in your order. Phone orders
can be placed by calling the AHA at (202) 686-6888.
The critics are giving this sequel to last year's blockbuster success
"Two Thumbs Up", so don't wait for this one to come out on video:
Buy your tickets now and experience it live!
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HEARTTHROB BALL CHAIRMAN
Sid Fuchs
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
James Maas
Chairman Emeritus
Khristie Andrus Mary Duden Kim Hudson
Brian Block Joseph Facciola Sharon Jenks
Andrew Clark John Fedewa Patricia Lamano
Anne Coughlin Suzy Glucksman Omar Vargas
Andrea Croot Heather Henderson Tom Walker
HEARTTHROB 2000 COMMITTEE
Charlie Adler John Fedewa Elizabeth Martin
Ladan Ahdieh Pamela Fisher Lynsay Matthews
Pamela Allen Doug Fletcher Bruce McBarnette
Khristie Andrus Lora Forbes Elizabeth McNamee
Cassie Angus Sidney Fuchs Joanne Mistove
Laura Bachurski Joy Fujimori Francesca Monoki
Vivian Baran Michelle Gagnon Carolyn Nader
Stephanie Basil Rebecca Gentry Tom ODonnell
Maria Basile Sid Ghatak Karen Ortega
Marcia Bernstein Laurie Gibson Danielle Oxendine
Brian Block Suzy Glucksman Chris Parks
Catherine Bloss Michelle Goldstein Yogesh Patel
Janet Bowers Lora Grant Anthony Puglisi
Dana Boyd Sarah Grigsby Melissa Read
Tammy Britt Karen Groppe Alan Reed
Ivy Brown Steve Gross Kera Reichert
Susan Brown Darren Guillot Jennifer Roberts
Lori Bunce Kate Heffley Pamela Roberts
Angelo Buscemi Heather Henderson Mark Rothman
Mary Carlson Frank Hodo Debbie Sands
Lara Chamberlain Kim Hudson Katherine Schneider
Rob Chamberlin Basilia B.B. Huff Jeff Senger
Dawnita Chandler Jonnell Jacobson Colleen Shellenberger
Kathi Chirichiello Alisen James Kelly Sischka
Kirstyn Choyce Sharon Jenks Lynda Slagen
Andrew Clark Katharine Johnson Elizabeth Smith
Robert Cole Debbie Johnson Michael Sosler
Jill Collat Linda Johnson Pam Soule
Ronda Collins Sara Kantorik Kristin Spaulding
Christine Cornell Mary Claire Kendall Nicole Stoner
Anne Coughlin Rena Kim Mary Supley
Andrea Croot Lyle Kimms Wesley Tuck
Rachael DeCosta Lisa Kothari Wendy Van Der Hoorn
Krista DePaul Lydia Kupersmith Ada Vargas
Val Despard Emily Labrada Omar Vargas
Cheryl Dittore Russell Lacey Tom Walker
Katherine Draper Patricia Lamano Jennifer Walters
David Drescher Judy Lance Mark Washko
Michele Duchin Linda Langeland Jennifer Watt
Mary Duden Gina Lee Suzannah Weeks
Pamela Ellis Helga Luest Jane Weissman
Anita Everhart James Maas Karen Williams
Joseph Facciola Drew Manning Chase Wollenhaupt
Paul Faust Alexa Zevitas
GRAND PARTNERS Capital One
Lockheed Martin
Lucent Technologies, Government Solutions
PARTNERS Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Ourisman Honda
Rosenthal Automotive
Virgin Atlantic Airways
TASTINGS BY Ace Beverage
Bambule Brasserie
Bobby Van's Steakhouse
Bread & Chocolate
Cafe Ole
The Coca-Cola Company
Constantine Wines
Felix Lounge
Freixenet USA
Fresh Fields
Georgia Browns
Havana Breeze
International Trade Center
Maggiano's Little Italy
National Beer Wholesalers Association
New Heights
Palomino Euro Bistro
Phillips Seafood Restaurant
and Buffet Flagship
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
CONTRIBUTORS Andrews Reproduction Centers
Bird's Florist
Corporate Press
Eye Design and Marketing Inc.
Signs Plus
Techrite Services of Washington, DC
The Monthly Buzz
Tickets for a Cause
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The mission of the American Heart Association is the reduction of
disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Heart
disease is the number one killer in the District of Columbia and
the nation. Diseases of the heart kill more people than cancer,
diabetes and AIDS combined, and it is only through the continued
support of qualified research projects and tailored educational
opportunities that we will bridge the gap between current knowledge
and future lifesaving techniques.
The American Heart Association, National Capital Area Council is a
501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization. All contributions
over the fair market value are tax-deductible as provided by law.
For further information on the HeartThrob Ball---including silent
auction information, visit http://www.HeartThrobBall.com or contact
the American Heart Association at (202) 686-6888.
An Adobe Acrobat copy of the official HeartThrob Ball invitation is
available online at http://www.HeartThrobBall.com/htb2000.pdf.
OK! Lights . . . camera . . . ACTION!
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