The Arlington Museum of Art's annual gala fundraiser this year is being presented in conjunction with their current exhibits, Harlem Renaissance and William H. Johnson: An American Modern, this Friday, June 14, 2013 from 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm. The gala, "A Night at the Cotton Club", will transport attendees back to this historic club that was the birthplace for jazz music, soulful singers and the big band sound during the 20s and 30s. Many famous musicians and performers including Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Cab Callaway made a name for themselves appearing at the club and their legacies to cultural history will be honored with live performances throughout the evening.
Dinner will be served and a cocktail bar provided, so come and spend the evening. Make your reservations now.
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