Color the Night & Brighten the Future Gala

Thursday, April 21, 2016 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM The Howard Theatre 620 T Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Co-Chairs Patricia and Lloyd Howell, Jr. Be and Bill Sweetman	Presenting Partners The Howell Family Fund The JBG Companies
Kindly RSVP by Friday, April 15, 2016 RSVP with your charitable donation online or by mail. 6:30 Red Carpet Arrival with Cocktail & Wine Reception and Passed Hors d’oeuvres 7:30 Savor the Arts and Enjoy Inspired Fare Catered to Your “Palette” with a Seated Dinner and Blue Ribbon Performances from Premier Artistic Partners and the Talented Sitar Students 8:30 2016 Artistic Honoree Septime Webre, The Washington Ballet 9:30 Silent Auction Winners Revealed Valet parking provided Business Professional and Cocktail Attire

Board of Directors
David DeSantis, President Kathryn Kincaid, Vice President Clint Mann, Vice President+ Michael Romano, Treasurer Christine Delucchi, Secretary Mark Brennan Gregg Busch	Melissa Doyle Maureen Dwyer, ex officio Michael Hill Kevin Lavin Jill Minneman Tom Nichols Karen Robinson-Ogbebor	Traci Slater-Rigaud Mary Snider Be Sweetman Bridget Weiss Rhonda Buckley, Honorary + Nancy Folger, Honorary + + Leadership Council Representative
Leadership Council
Greg Albright, Co-Chair Rhonda Buckley, Co-Chair Robin Bettarel Charlotte Cameron Patty Delk Reid Dunavant	Jade Floyd Heather Perram Frank Tom Glass Jill Herscot Patricia Howell Dorothy McSweeny	Bryan Moll Kevin Robertson Monica Scott Connie Tasker Timur Tunador
Gala Committee
Herman Burney Lou Cardenas	Jenny Kim Marcia McBride	Parker Schaffel Daren Thomas
Sitar Arts Center advances the critical life skills of underserved children and youth and prepares them for achievement in the 21st century through visual, performing and digital arts education in a nurturing community. Programs at Sitar Arts Center are a vital and essential part of transforming the lives of children and youth in Washington, DC. More than 850 children and youth from every ward in the city are enrolled at the Center each year. For these children and youth, Sitar Arts Center is their artistic home—filled with positive mentors, engaging 21st century learning opportunities, and genuine community. In recognition of Sitar Arts Center’s unwavering commitment, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities recognized Sitar with the prestigious National Arts and Humanities Youth Programs Award distinguishing the Center as one of the premier afterschool arts and humanities organizations serving youth in the nation. In 2015, Sitar Arts Center was recognized with The Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. More than 80% of the Center’s school-aged students are from a low-income household. Sitar Arts Center relies on charitable contributions to ensure that no family is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. With each and every generous contribution, Sitar Arts Center is able to bridge the opportunity gap and provide young people in our community with the opportunity to discover and develop their gifts and talents in a safe and nurturing place. Thank you for supporting Sitar Arts Center.