The Georgia State Society of Washington, D.C., will host a Presidential Inaugural Gala to celebrate the swearing-in of the 45th president of the United States on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Pop music sensation Andy Grammer, whose chart topping hits include “Honey I’m Good” and “Keep your Head Up,” will headline the black-tie event. Andy’s current single “Fresh Eyes” has become a streaming phenomenon. It is currently the #27 ranked song in the world on the Spotify Global Chart, logged over 100 million total streams, Top 10 on iTunes Pop Songs Chart and is quickly growing on the Billboard Hot 100.

As part of the traditional inaugural activities in our nation’s capital, the Georgia State Society of Washington, D.C. Presidential Inaugural Gala promises once again to be a spectacular, bipartisan black-tie reception with fantastic Georgia food, beverages and lively entertainment.

“We are excited to announce Georgia State Society’s Presidential Inaugural Gala with featured entertainment by Andy Grammer,” said Phil Aftuck, president of Georgia State Society of Washington, D.C. “We hope any Georgians traveling to Washington for the Presidential Inauguration will consider joining us the night before for a truly memorable event.”

“I can't think of a better way to celebrate the inauguration of our 45th president than to be alongside fellow Georgians at an event featuring great entertainment and Georgia fare and refreshments," said U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ga.-14, honorary Congressional chairman of the Georgia State Society. “I look forward to seeing many familiar faces and meeting new friends at the Georgia State Society’s Presidential Inaugural Gala.”

Established in 1885, the Georgia State Society is a social nonprofit organization of Georgians and friends of Georgians living in the Washington D.C. area. Membership is voluntary and includes all types of Georgians in the private and public sectors including students, young professionals, established business professionals, homemakers, teachers, retirees, military personnel, members of Congress and their staff, and executive branch employees.

To learn more about Georgia State Society’s Presidential Inaugural Gala, including sponsorship opportunities and contact information, visit our website here: Georgia State Society Presidential Inaugural Gala. For general questions and inquiries please email [email protected].

Tickets for current and new members are on sale now. All guests must be at least 21 years old.