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Smithsonian Young Benefactors’ 21st Birthday Bash

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The Young Benefactors of the Smithsonian celebrated their 21st Birthday with a cocktail party at the Embassy of Finland:

McLean Robbins and Alexis Rudakewych support the Smithsonian’s efforts to encourage young professional participation.
Emily Billotti, Christine Graham, Amy Lowman and Carrie Barfield enjoy some celebratory wine.  At 21 years old, YB is now legal!
Washington Life‘s Macey Baird and Karin Tanabe celebrate in style. 
Georgetown Cupcake‘s Matt Hillman can’t get enough of his favorites – Salted Caramel.  In fact, he’s an integral part of the upcoming reality series filmed at the cupcakery.  “Episode 3 is all about me!”
Mary Kosinski and Jessica Ablitt Sudbury help blow the candles off YB’s birthday cupcakes. 
Opera Baritone Liam Bonner with Gary Jimenez, who joined the Smithsonian;s young professional member organization just a year ago.
Hemphill Fine Arts‘ Shira Farber and Choral Arts Society’s Emily Riffle surround Smithsonian’s Carly Pippin.

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