Since the financial meltdown, charities are painfully aware contributions will be reduced, but there is a bright spot. Younger groups are entering the charity party circuit. Their revels lack the pomp of the Old Guard, but offer fun for an affordable price.Case in point: two nice guys, Dr. John Dunford and Bruce Fries, decided last year to benefit a deserving charity, and in 8 weeks pulled together a gala that drew 250. This year it looks as if it will be even bigger.
Details: Capital City Ball. Sat. Nov. 22. Washington Club on Dupont Circle, 8:30 p.m. Black tie.
Live entertainment from Bittersweet, a hot 11-pc. band, Vegas-style casino, silent auction, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres. Queen Noor heads a list of notable sponsors. To benefit award-winning Polaris, a non-profit that fights the growing human trafficking of women and children. $100 before Nov. 1, $120 after. capitalcityball.org.
