Holiday Cocktails & Songs of the Season with Tenor Anthony Kearns - 2022

You're Invited:

Sixth Annual Holiday Cocktails & Songs of the Season

Join us for another sensational evening of holiday spirits and song to celebrate the Christmas season and honor those who protect our freedoms.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022| 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Brief program at approx. 6:30 p.m.

The Capitol Hill Club, Washington, D.C. 20003

Featuring:

• Internationally-acclaimed tenor Anthony Kearns will serenade our guests with songs of the holiday season. Mr. Kearns is a double-platinum winning member of The Irish Tenors who has performed for U.S. Presidents, Pope Francis, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Medal of Honor recipients among others. 

• Fox News' White House Correspondent Kevin Corke as Emcee (formerly with ESPN & CBS)

• Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben, Chaplain Corps, U.S. Navy(Ret), Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives will help us kick off the program.

• Four Star General Charles F. Wald (U.S. Air Force, Retired), former Deputy Commander of EUCOMM and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center's National Security Program, will give brief remarks.

• Regimental Whiskey Toast of the Fighting 69th, New York.

• We will raise a toast and honor those who protect our freedoms -- with a special recognition of the nonprofit groups that support our military veterans in need.

• Guests will hear first-hand accounts by America's elite special operators from SOAA.org and others, as well as leading nonprofits who help veterans heal from their wounds of war.

• Cameo appearances by beautiful service dogs from American Humane, others.

• Invited guests include Members of Congress, Senators, Administration officials, senor staff, military (active duty and veterans), business leaders, diplomats, and others.

• Last year, the late U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-AK), a military veteran and Dean of the House of Representatives, was a featured speaker from Congress. We anticipate a good turn-out from the U.S. Congress, pending votes.

• Holiday Hospitality courtesy of The Beer Institute, NBWA, The Wine Institute, Fighting Irish Whiskey + More!

• Reception courtesy of American Humane.

Previous events have been held at the Embassy of New Zealand, Salamander Resort and Spa, The Capitol Hill Club, The Democrat National Club, and other iconic venues.

Tickets: $35/$50/$100+ per person

Custom Sponsorships are also available. 

Cocktail / Business Attire | Street Parking | Capitol South Metro

FAQs

What is the evening's format?

Check-in for guests begins at 5:45 p.m.

A brief formal program will begin at approx. 6:30 p.m.

The evening's guests will be treated to a performance by renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns, who will be wrapping up a multi-city "We Three Kings" Christmas Tour with The Irish Tenors.  Kearns and The Irish Tenors (ranked no. 3 on PBS) will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with a kick-off concert tour in January 2023.

Kearns has performed for American Presidents, three House Speakers, Pope Francis, and on PBS. He frequently performs at benefits for military veterans and their families, and for other charitable causes. For more information, visit: www.anthonykearnsmusic.com.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes, guests must be 21 years of age to be served alcoholic beverages.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Uber, taxis, and other ride-sharing options are highly recommended. The venue is directly across from the Capitol South Metro. There is limited street parking.

Additional Information

Guests are asked to bring a printed copy of their invitation with them to the registration desk. Official photo ID will be be required. This is a private event. Organizers and the Capitol Hill Club reserve the right to determine guest list.

The event was designed to comply with House-Senate ethics rules.

COVID NOTICE: We will follow the COVID policies of the District of Columbia.

(Check out a few photos from past events below.)

P.S. Get in the holiday spirit by watching tenor Anthony Kearns sing "Silver Bells" here: https://youtu.be/gvnMYPnR3A4