WASHINGTON – The Kennedy Center has its annual Kennedy Center Honors.
Ford’s Theatre has its annual Ford’s Theatre Gala.
Now, the Smithsonian is getting in on the action by launching a new event.
Tuesday morning, the Smithsonian’s 聽announced the inaugural American Portrait Gala to be held later this year.
The museum’s first ever fundraising gala will honor five individuals whose portraits are in the museum’s collection — Major League Baseball Hall of Famer聽Henry 鈥淗ank鈥� Aaron, U.S. Marine and Medal of Honor-recipient聽Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, singer and musician聽Aretha Franklin, fashion designer聽Carolina Herrera聽and artist聽Maya Lin.
The ceremony聽will be held Sunday, Nov. 15.
