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Two local World AIDS Day Benefits from Kimpton Hotels

Two area Kimpton properties offer events benefiting local AIDS organizations this Wednesday, Nov. 30, on the eve of World AIDS Day. The Urbana Restaurant at the Hotel Palomar hosts Kimpton’s Red Hot Night in the Nation’s Capital, a cocktail party benefiting Whitman-Walker Health. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and special cocktails will be available, as will an auction including a weekend getaway to Palomar San Diego and two roundtrip jetBlue tickets. Meanwhile, the Palomar Arlington hosts A Taste of Virginia’s Own, a wine-tasting event benefiting the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM). Varietals from top Virginia winemakers will be available for sampling along with hors d’oeuvres. A raffle will offer a weekend stay at Seattle’s Vintage Park and two jetBlue tickets. The Red Hot Night is Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Urbana Restaurant & Wine Bar, 2121 P St. NW. Tickets are $10 and include one drink ticket. Call 202-466-1306 to RSVP or visit whitman-walker.org. A Taste of Virginia’s Own is Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palomar Arlington, 1121 N. 19th St. Arlington. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Call 703-533-5505 or visit novam.org.

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