Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center: The Texas State Society hosts vendors of every craft and provides food and booze. Mon., 1/19, 7 p.m. 344 Waterfront St., Oxen Hill, MD. (301) 567-2118. $225-$300

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Hyatt Regency Crystal City
1/20, 7:30 p.m.

Hilton Silver Spring
1/18, 7 p.m.