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2008 Wolf Trap Ball Celebrates American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands; Drawing Business, Cultural, and Government Leaders in Support of Wolf Trap Foundation’s Local and National Arts and Education Programs
Contact: Graham Binder, Manager, Public Relations
(703) 255-1917 or grahamb@wolftrap.org
What:
“Islands of America,” the 2008 Wolf Trap Ball, welcomes nearly 800 business, cultural, and government leaders from across the country for dinner and dancing on the Filene Center Stage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
Every year for the Wolf Trap Ball, the second largest theatrical stage in North America is transformed into a magical and stunning space, representing a different country from around the world. This year’s ball celebrates the islands of America and their rich cultural and natural beauty. The tribute will feature breathtaking sets and decor, transforming the stage into a reflection of the diversity of the islands’ landscapes and heritage.
Funds raised by the 2008 Wolf Trap Ball support Wolf Trap’s Arts and Education Programs, including the Wolf Trap Opera Company and the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts.
When:
Saturday, September 20, 2008
7:00 p.m. – Reception
8:00 p.m. – Dinner and Dancing
Who:
Business and cultural leaders; foreign diplomats; and officials from the National Park Service, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Where:
Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
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