| WHAT: Signature Chefs Auction of D.C. features more than 30 of Washington, D.C.’s, top chefs and bartenders for an evening of culinary and beverage tastings. The live and silent auctions will include unique dining packages, event tickets, hotel stays and weekend getaways.
WHEN: Monday, November 2, 2009. The VIP reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Sampling begins at 6:30 p.m.; the live auction begins at 8:15 p.m.
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. Hotel, 1150 22nd Street, NW
WHY: Signature Chefs Auction is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes. Proceeds will support local programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to reduce the occurrence of premature birth and infant mortality. Local programs include the Mama & Baby Bus and NICU Family Support.
WHO: The 2009 Honorary Signature Chef is Carla Hall, Top Chef season five finalist and owner and executive chef of Alchemy Caterers. The event chairs are Karl Hobbs, men's basketball coach at The George Washington University, and JoAnn Marshall-Hobbs, president and owner of eXclusive Systems, LLC. Special guest is Chef Rock Harper, March of Dimes national celebrity chef volunteer and 2007 Hell’s Kitchen winner. WJLA-TV news anchor Leon Harris will return to serve as master of ceremonies.
Other special guests include Jason Campbell, Andre Carter, Phil Daniels and Derrick Dockery of the Washington Redskins; Eric Fehr and Shaone Morrisonn of the Washington Capitals; Ski Johnson, whose “New Beginnings” album was No. 1 this summer on the Billboard contemporary jazz chart this summer; Rashida Jolley, Miss District of Columbia 2000 and America’s Got Talent contestant (“The Harp Girl”); and Nicole Annabelle White, Miss District of Columbia USA 2009.
For the complete list of chefs, bartenders, wineries and beverage providers, please visit http://www.marchofdimes.com/marylandmetrodc/31887_60078.asp.
SPONSORS: Sponsors include Netezza, Infinitive, Bergmann & Moore, LLC, Fairfax Neonatal Associates, RockSalt Design, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Paxton International and KSG Strategic Consulting. Media partners include WTOP Radio, Washington Life magazine, The Washington Examiner, The Washington Informer, WJLA-TV, Open Table, The List Are You On It and CityPeek.com.
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