This event is a fundraiser for the Smithsonian Associates and Young BenefactorCulture4Kids fund, which provides support for local DC school children to attend Discovery Theatre and Smithsonian Summer Camp.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Rain Date:
Sunday September 7, 2008
West Potomac Park Polo Field
West Potomac Park Polo Field
National Mall, Washington, D.C.
Teams for this year include:
Capitol File, CIRCA, Harper's Bazaar, Mandarin Oriental Washington D.C.,Ralph Lauren, and Veuve Clicquot, featuring professional polo player Nacho Figueras, celebrity host John Walsh and our very own Young Benefactors!
Players include First Chukkers Alan Adler, Joanna Block, Andrew Bullion, Tripp Donnelly, J. Roby Penn IV and Ray Regan.
Tickets are available at http://www.youngbenefactor.org/ or calling the Box Office at 202.633.3030. No Tickets will be sold at the event!
General Admission $125 YB Member/ $150 NonMemberAccess to the YB Tent
VIP Tent (Limited Number Available)$325 YB Member/ $375 NonMemberAccess to VIP Tent and After Party
VIP Tent (Limited Number Available)$325 YB Member/ $375 NonMemberAccess to VIP Tent and After Party
Pouring Partners: FIJI Water and Heineken USA
Catering by Ridgewells
12 Noon - Gates Open
12:15 p.m. - Opening Ceremony
12:15 p.m. - Opening Ceremony
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Exhibition Matches
3 to 4:30 p.m. - Smithsonian Cup
5 to 5:30p.m. - Trophy Ceremony
6 to 8 p.m. - After-PartyMandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
5 to 5:30p.m. - Trophy Ceremony
6 to 8 p.m. - After-PartyMandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
Attire: Polo Chic
VIP Tent/Table Sales
Diamond Table $7,500($1300 Tax Deductible)One preferred table (10 seats) in the VIP Tent (includes catered buffet and open bar) and admission for ten to the After-Party. Two complimentary tickets to the Players & Hosts Committee Reception Friday, September 5th, 2008.
Platinum Table $5,000($1300 Tax Deductible)One table (10 seats) in the VIP Tent (includes catered buffet and open bar) and admission for ten to the After-Party.
Please request tables no later than Monday August 18, 2008 by calling YB Polo at 202.633.8667. Send guest names by email to ReishmanK@si.edu or fax to 202.786.2536 no later than Friday, August 22, 2008.
No tickets will be sold at the Polo Cup. IDs will be checked at the gate. You must have an ID to drink. Public parking will be available in West Potomac Park lots A, B, and C.
Complimentary shuttle to and from the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W. (Smithsonian Metro) from 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. with service to the Mandarin Oriental starting at 5:30 p.m. for the After-Party.
The Smithsonian Young Benefactors
Saturday, September 6, 2008
12:00pm - 6:00pm
West Potomac Park Polo Field
Ohio Drive at 23rd Street and Independence Ave Washington,
DC Info Email: ReishmanK@si.edu
Katharine Ordway Reishman
