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THE KYIV INAUGURAL BALL
January 20, 2009, Kyiv, Ukraine

Join Americans and guests from all over the world to celebrate the Inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America, Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Kyiv.

6 p.m. reception hosted by the U.S. Embassy. Watch live coverage of the Inaugural Ceremony and parade on big screens.

8 p.m. to midnight: sit-down dinner, with an exciting an exciting entertainment program with dancing, including Hobart Earle, the American music director of the Odesa Philharmonic Orchestra, and Gaitana, who received awards for best female performer and best album at the 2008 Ukrainian Music Awards.

Your participation will also help benefit the Komarikva orphanage, Chernihiv oblast.

Black tie optional. Tickets for $90 each. Advance payment required.

Reservations: inaugural-ball@democratsabroad.org.ua.

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