A Night in the Limelight: Frequently Asked Questions
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| F.A.Qs | What should I wear? | | The dress code for the event will be cocktail attire. Ladies should wear a dress or skirt/dress pants and a blouse. Gentlemen should wear pressed pants and a jacket or a dark suit. Ties are optional and footwear should be leather lace-up or loafers. When in doubt, dress as you would for a night at the theater. No flip flops, shorts or jeans please. |
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| | Should I eat dinner before the event? | | Yes. We will provide some light hors d'ouevres during the reception before the performance, but encourage our guests to enjoy a full meal prior to the event. National Harbor has a fantastic assortment of over 30 restaurants to suit different tastes and budgets. Check them out at http://nationalharbor.com/dining/.
The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center also has 2 different dinner options: Old Hickory Steakhouse and National Pastime Sports Bar and Grill.
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| | What is new or interesting to do in DC? | | There is always something new or interesting to see or do in Washington, D.C.! Some recommendations include: Museums • The International Spy Museum - Check out the new exhibit, James Bond Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villians
• The First Ladies' Dress Exhibit at the Museum of American History
• The Newseum: Washington, D.C.'s most interactive museum
• Recently remodeled Ford's Theatre Museum
• Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens History • President Lincoln's Cottage
• Mount Vernon Exhibition: Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Other • United States Botanic Garden
• Take a cruise down the Potomac and check out the monuments with The Potomac Riverboat Company |
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| | Why is this event called "A Night in the Limelight"? | | Mental Health America has adopted lime green as the official color for mental health awareness. As a result, we have named what will become our annual benefit "A Night in the Limelight." Expect to see lots of green at the event!
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| | Is my ticket purchase tax deductible? | | We have priced tickets according to fair market value and the purchase price is not tax deductible. |
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| If I buy something at the silent auction will it be tax deductible? | | For a person who makes the winning bid on an item at the silent auction, the proportion that is tax-deductible is the difference between the fair market value of the gift and the winning bid amount. Winners of silent auction items will be provided with tax deduction information via mail following the event if eligible. |
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