Urb[ane] Lifestyle & Entertainment Group

We would like to extend a special thanks to the thousands who have participated in our Urbane DC Questionnaire  We are deeply appreciative. The winner of the Rihanna DIAMONDS concert ticket is Talia Peters.

We would like to extend a special thanks to the thousands who have participated in our Urbane DC Questionaire. We are deeply appreciative. The winner of the tickets to the Mike Epps show is Manuel Keener.

Rihanna tickets are still available and will be announced on Wed, March 6th. Take our 60-second survey for us and you’ll be entered to win.

Link: http://urbaneworldwide.com/survey

Dear URBANE DC Supporter,

Over the years, Urbane DC has built a reputation of organizing quality events, complemented with excellent customer service.  We were able to accomplish this by recognizing that our most important relationship is with you, the customers we serve. Therefore, in an effort to strengthen this relationship, we have designed a survey that will allow us to understand more about you and how we can enhance your Urbane experience.

Complete Our Questionaire*: urbaneworldwide.com/survey
*Smartphone compatible.

Your feedback is what’s most important. Since your input is vital to our success this year and in future endeavors, we would like to reward you for taking the time to complete this survey. Each person will be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets (2) to:

Mike Epps Live at DAR Constitution Hall on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 7:30pm; or Rihanna Diamonds World Tour at Verizon Center on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 7:30pm

We thank you and look forward to your responses.

-The Urbane DC Team

our friend Amir Windom article in Aimer Amour Magazine.

http://aimeramour.com/amir-windom/

Thursday, January 17, 2013
“2013 NABJ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Presidential Inauguration Gala” [LINK]

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Friday, January 18, 2013

#44 - The Presidential Edition of #1000Bottles by URBANE DC [LINK]

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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Young Professionals United For Change Pre-Inaugural Gala [LINK]

JI Group Pre-Inaugural Gala [LINK]

“Desire to Aspire” Brunch Reception In Celebration of President Barack Obama’s Inauguration [LINK]

“Chefs Ball at Art and Soul ” [LINK]

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Sunday, January 21, 2013

“2013 GEORGIA INAUGURAL GALA” [LINK]

Pre-Inaugural Party w/ Jamie Foxx by URBANE DC [LINK]

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Monday, January 21, 2013
“21st Century Democrats Inauguration Celebration Reception” [LINK]
Official The Inaugural Ball [LINK]

The After Party by URBANE DC [LINK]

There’s been a lot of folks asking us “What’s the move for New Year’s Eve!?” This year [URBANE DC] will not host our own NYE event; Nonetheless, we’ve compiled a list of “recommended moves” that we strongly endorse. Check them out below and follow us on twitter and instagram for theatrics and updates:

Nzinga: “Something New and Something Fun! Come play with me this New Year’s Eve at the Embassy Suites for PROHIBITION 2012 ~ New Year’s Eve Casino Night~ See you there! Follow Nzinga on Instagram @QueenNzinga and Twitter @QueenNzinga9.

Mitch: “I’ll be in Houston, TX at Las Velas Mansion - Presented by UrbaneHTX. If in DC, I would be sure to check out two spots - ‘Bonne Anne’ at The Sofitel [link] & ‘Prohibition 2012’ at Embassy Suites [link].” Follow Mitch on Instagram @mitchbrooks and twitter @mitchbrooks.

Andrew: “I’ll be at a private house gathering/party with my bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and friends.” Follow Andrew on Instagram @drewthejewel and twitter @drewthejewel.

Ted: “Before you partake in any NYE festivities, join us for a ‘Pre-game-Kick-it’. Hit me for details on twitter @tedsliving and instagram @tedsliving”.

Erica: “I’ll be at Howard Theater to bring in 2013 and Cities shortly afterwards. Howard Theatre is hosting ‘The Act’ - a masquerade ball [link]. ‘The NYE Ball’ at Cities will feature a Parisian theme [link].” Follow Erica on twitter @MissLadyE.

Aaron: “I’ll be in ATL at Aurum Lounge for ‘Open Bar NYE’. Turnt Up at the Open Bar!!” Follow Aaron on twitter @ariegold and Instagram @ariegold.

Carrington:  “I’ll be bringing in the New Year at Balletto for Electric Circus NYE. Lights Camera Action…” Follow Carrington on Instagram @JustCarrington and Twitter @JustCarrington.

Terrence: I’ll be in Detroit with family.

Do you want to attend an inaugural ball? There will be plenty of opportunities during the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. There will be something for everyone, in just about every price range. Most are black-tie, but not all. There are 17 state society balls, 18 so-called “unofficial” balls, and at a later date, the presidential inauguration committee (PIC) will announce the “official” balls, which in 2009 numbered ten.

URBANE DC has plans to produce a special event during inauguration. Stay tuned for an announcement and more details (Follow us on Twitter @urbaneworldwide).

This inauguration weekend will be different than most because inauguration day, January 20, falls on a Sunday. While President Obama will take the oath of office that day at the White House, he will be sworn in again publicly at the Capitol on Monday, January 21, followed by the traditional parade. Balls and galas will happen Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights of that weekend. Below we have links to the balls that have set up pages for information and tickets.

State Society Balls

Arkansas Inaugural Gala  
Sunday, January 20, 8 PM to 1 AM
National Press Club
Tickets: from $125 general admission; $200 VIP
Dress: Black tie

Delaware Inaugural Ball 
Sunday, January 20, 7 PM
The Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M St., NW
Tickets: $410
Dress: Black tie

Florida Inaugural Ball 
Saturday, January 19, reception at 6 PM, dinner at 7, ball from 9 to 12:30
Andrew Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Dress: Black tie

Garden State Inaugural Gala 
Sunday, January 20, 7:30 to 11:30 PM
Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Ave., NW
Tickets: start at $225
Dress: Black tie optional

Georgia Inaugural Gala 
Sunday, January 20, 7 PM to midnight
National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW
Tickets: $150 members; $200 nonmembers
Dress: Black tie

Hawaii State Society Inaugural Ball 
Sunday, January 20, 6 PM to 1 AM
Renaissance Arlington Capitol View Hotel, 2800 S. Potomac Ave.
Dress: Black tie or ethnic formal

Illinois State Society Inaugural Gala 
Saturday, January 19, 8:30 PM to 1:30 AM
Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth St., NW
Tickets: $260
Dress: Black tie

Indiana State Society Inaugural Ball 
Sunday, January 20
Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St., NW

Kentucky Bluegrass Ball
Saturday, January 19
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd., NW
Tickets: $250

Maryland Inaugural Ball 
Sunday, January 20, 8 PM to 1 AM
Gaylord National Hotel, 301 Waterfront St., National Harbor
Tickets: $225 regular; $1,000 VIP
Dress: Black tie

Michigan Inaugural Celebration 
Monday, January 21, 7:30 PM to midnight
National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Dress: Black tie optional

New Mexico Inaugural Ball 
Saturday, January 19, 7:30 PM to midnight
Carnegie Institution for Science, 1530 P St., NW
Tickets: $125 to $160
Dress: TBA

New York State Society Inaugural Gala
Sunday, January 20, 7 PM to midnight
The Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M St., NW
Tickets: $415
Dress: Black tie preferred

North Carolina Society Inaugural Ball
Saturday, January 19, 8 PM to midnight
Stars and Stripes Club, Nationals Ballpark, 1500 S. Capitol St.
Tickets: $150
Dress: TBA

Oklahoma State Society Inaugural Gala
Saturday, January 19, 7 PM to midnight
Tickets: $60 for members; $80 for nonmembers
Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 707 Seventh St., NW
Dress: Cocktail

Pennsylvania Inaugural Gala
Sunday, January 20, 7 PM to midnight
Ritz-Carlton West End, 1150 22nd St., NW
Tickets: $225
Dress: Black tie

South Carolina Presidential Inaugural Ball
Sunday, January 20, 8 PM
Museum of Natural History, Tenth St. and Constitution Ave., NW
Tickets: $135
Dress: Black tie or military dress

Texas Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball
Saturday, January 19
Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, Maryland
Tickets: $250 members; $300 nonmembers
Dress: Black tie and boots

“Unofficial” Balls

All American Inaugural Ball 
Sunday, January 20, 9 PM to 1 AM
Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW
Tickets: $175
Dress: Creative black tie

Ambassadors’ Inaugural Ball
Monday, January 21, 7 PM to 1 AM
Mead Center for American Theater, 1101 Sixth St., SW
Tickets: $350 general admission; $1,000 VIP reception; $150 after-party
Dress: Black tie

American Indian Inaugural Ball
Sunday, January 20
Tickets: $140; $150 at the door

Bytes & Books Inaugural Ball 
Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., SE
Dress: Black tie

Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball
Monday, January 21

Disability and Pride Inaugural Ball
Saturday, January 20, 7 to 11 PM
National Press Club, 529 14th St., NW

Entrepreneur Inaugural Ball
Friday, January 18, 7 to 11:30 PM
JW Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Tickets: $199 general admission; $299 VIP
Dress: Black tie

George Washington University Inaugural Ball
Monday, January 21, 8 PM to midnight
Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St., NW
Tickets: $1,295 
Dress: Black tie

Green Inaugural Ball
Sunday, January 20
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2600 Woodley Rd., NW
Tickets: $1,950 VIP
Dress: Black tie

Global Peace Inaugural Ball
Monday, January 21, 6:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW
Tickets: $250

HBCU Inaugural Ball
Saturday, January 20, 8 PM to midnight
The Sphinx Club at Franklin Square, 1315 K St., NW
Tickets: $250
Dress: Black tie

Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball
Sunday, January 20, 9 PM to 2 AM
The Harman Center, 610 F St., NW
Dress: Black tie

Inaugural Ball at Key Bridge
Monday, January 21, 8 PM to 1 AM
Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 N. Fort Myer Dr., Arlington
Tickets: $150
Dress: Formal (cocktail or dressier)

Inaugural Millennial Ball 
Saturday, January 19, 8 PM
M Central, 700 H St., NE
Tickets: $75
Dress: Creative black tie

Indiaspora Inaugural Ball 
Saturday, January 19, 8 to midnight
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1330 Maryland Ave., SW
Tickets: $250 regular; $1,000 VIP
Dress: Black tie or Indian formal

Omegas for Obama Inaugural Ball
Saturday, January 19
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington 
Tickets: $140
Dress: Black tie

Peace Ball
Sunday, January 20, 7:30 PM to 1 AM
Arena Stage at the Meade Center, 1101 Sixth St., SW
Tickets are $135
Dress: Not announced

Sister Cities International Inaugural Gala
Thursday, January 17, 7:30 to 11:30 PM
Hall of Flags, US Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St., NW
Tickets: $250
Dress: TBA

Virgin Islands Association Inauguration Ball
Saturday, January 19, 7 PM to 1 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 901 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria
Tickets: $100
Dress: Formal (cocktail or dressier)

White and Black Inaugural Ball
Sunday, January 20, 8 PM to midnight
The Clarion Hotel, 6400 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, Maryland
Tickets: $65
Dress: Black tie

About Urbane Lifestyle & Entertainment Group: Urbane Lifestyle & Entertainment Group (The Urbane Group, LLC) is a lifestyle marketing and entertainment company. It was founded in 2008 and now operates in seven US cities: Washington, D.C.; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; and Tallahassee, FL. For more information, visit urbaneworldwide.com.

About Teach for America: Teach For America (TFA) is an American non-profit organization that aims to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting high-achieving recent college graduates and professionals to teach for two or more years in low-income communities throughout the United States. The organization aspires for these “corps members” to gain the insight and added commitment to tackle the root causes of America’s achievement gap throughout their lives.