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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup
20 March 2013
Papal fashion, dieting like Greta Garbo and John Malkovich has a fashion line?
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WL Insider: Red Hot Nats
10 October 2012
For the first time in 79 years, Washington baseball fans have the World Series in sight.
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Nibbles & Sips: The Occidental, Forever Young
14 September 2012
Young-at-heart chefs and innovative drinks keep classic power dining fresh.
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WL Insider: Dems Rally in Charlotte
12 September 2012
Electrifying week of parties, politics and salutes wraps up DNC convention.
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September Sneak Peek
11 September 2012
Washington Life's Balls & Galas issue includes glitzy fall fashion.
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Performing Arts: September Highlights
10 September 2012
Editor's picks for not-to-miss performances this month.
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Fashionable Life: Last Days of Summer
22 August 2012
Taking one last look at glamorous days filled with sun and surf.
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Food and Wine: Happy Birthday Julia!
06 August 2012
Local restaurants join national celebration for the legendary chef's 100th birthday.
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FYIDC: Sweet FREEdom!
13 July 2012
Brookland's hip-hop scene gets the artist's treatment with a festival celebrating local inspiration.
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The Dish: Fiola’s Sweet Pairing
09 July 2012
Pastry Chef Tom Wellings reunites with Fabio Trabocchi and dishes on D.C. dining.
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Fundraisers: Septime Meets the ‘Music Man’
21 June 2012
The Washington Ballet and Arena Stage use the arts to help end child trafficking.
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Fundraisers: No Kid Hungry
14 June 2012
Discover, donate and dine to support Share Our Strength's campaign to end childhood hunger.
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Wine & Spirits: El Luchador Rosa Rules
06 June 2012
POV W Hotel welcomes summer through rosa-colored cocktail glasses.
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Life of the Party: Cultural Spring Fling
29 May 2012
Indonesian Embassy, Institute for Education bring national and international leaders together.
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Music Notes: Baskov’s American Tune
13 December 2011
A gifted Russian tenor on the brink of U.S. stardom talks about what makes him tick.
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FYIDC: Race to Representation
11 October 2011
November 5th will mark the first ever "Race to Representation"--a daring 5k promoting women's equality in the fraternity we call government.
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Charity Spotlight: Jen Aniston Rallies the Survivors
05 October 2011
Jennifer Aniston rallies D.C. support for Breast Cancer research and her new Lifetime TV series, FIVE.
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Visual Arts: Discovering Discovery Channel
05 October 2011
Caught between N. 14th and 16th Streets, The Dunes gallery opens with a photo exhibition capturing everyone's favorite small-screen sights.
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Life of the Party: Flex Luxe
05 October 2011
Park Hyatt Washington's renovated "Gallery" offers a contemporary canvas for events and meetings.
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Performing Arts: Helen Hayes Gets A Facelift
03 October 2011
The 30-year-old Helen Hayes Awards, a longtime advocate of district theater, is re-branding itself with a whole new outlook--and name.
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The Dish: Oysters for a Cause
23 September 2011
At the opening of Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Black Jack, the half-shell got a philanthropic update.
Posted in Food and Wine
Washington Metropolitan Area Corporate Counsel Association Awards
14 September 2011
Awards to Honor Region’s Leading In-House Practitioners and Law Departments and their Service to the Community WHAT: On September 22, nearly 400 in-house counsel and members of the business community will gather for the Washington Metropolitan Area Corporate Counsel Association’s (WMACCA) 7th Annual Corporate Counsel Awards. Created in 2005, the Awards celebrate the achievements of in-house lawyers [...]
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Washington Area Women’s Foundation Annual Leadership Luncheon
10 August 2011
Venue: Grand Hyatt Washington Location: 1000 H Street, NW, Washington D.C. Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Time: Noon-2:00pm Attire: Business For information regarding ticket sales and sponsorship packages please contact: 202-347-7737 ext 214 or leadershipluncheon@wawf.org About the Event: Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s annual Leadership Luncheon raises money to support programs that give women and girls the tools they [...]
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Gaining Space in Your Home-Free Seminar
22 June 2011
Gaining Space in Your Home – Free Seminar Saturday June 25th from 10:30am to 12:30pm Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. Bethesda Office: 4701 Sangamore Road, North Plaza, Suite 40, Bethesda, MD 20816 Whether it’s reconfiguring existing space or adding new, this seminar will address creative ways to make your home function better for you and your family. The experts [...]
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Wine & Spirits: Prohibition in DC?
17 May 2011
The self-proclaimed “history dork” and cocktail aficionado dishes on the sordid secrets of the Prohibition era in DC, spots to grab a great drink in the District and where to find authentic speakeasy sites.
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Pre-Preakness Stakes Soiree at The Washington Club
10 May 2011
The Washington Club invites Washington D.C.’s elite young professional crowd to celebrate the 136th Preakness Stakes. This Pre-Preakness soiree is hosted by The Washington Club’s Professional’s Group, Club 15. Join Club members and guests in enjoying delicious spring hors d’oeuvres and specialty drinks, including Mint Juleps and Black Eyed Susan’s. Full cash bar is offered. [...]
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WL Sponsored: The Opera Serenades its Maestro
10 May 2011
Susan Lehrman and the Embassy of China hosted the Washington National Opera’s signature annual benefit and also honored Placido Domingo for his long service.
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Buddha-Bar DC’s First Anniversary Celebration with Washington Life
09 May 2011
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011 Location: Buddha-Bar DC, 455 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Buddha-Bar DC will co-host a private party with Washington Life on Thursday, May 12th from 5:30 – 7:30pm that will feature a premium open bar, passed specialty hors d’oeuvres, and professional Henna tattoo artists The Asian-fusion restaurant will remain open to the general public [...]
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Alzheimer’s Association 2nd Annual Women’s Initiative Luncheon
27 April 2011
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of women leading the Alzheimer movement throughout our community. Hundreds of women from the D.C.-metro area will gather to honor those individuals, companies and organizations who have affected change to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s and who have improved the lives of those impacted. WHO: Friends and supporters of the [...]
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FYIDC: All That Jazz Fest
13 April 2011
The DC Jazz Festival returns with over 100 unique visual art and music performances from renowned musical legends including Bobby McFerrin, Claudia Acuña and the Heath Brothers.
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Alzheimer’s Association National Alzheimer’s Gala
23 March 2011
Alzheimer’s Association National Alzheimer’s Gala The eighth annual Alzheimer’s Association National Alzheimer’s Gala will take place at the National Building Museum (440 G Street, NW), Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. The National Alzheimer’s Gala is one of the premier fundraising events in the nation’s capital. Annually, many of the country’s most influential and respected political, business, [...]
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The Woodrow Wilson Awards
14 March 2011
On April 7th, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the United States’ Smithsonian Institution will present the Woodrow Wilson Awards to two of the international community’s most distinguished leaders. Bernard Arnault, Chairman & CEO of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy will receive the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship, and Jacques Attali, humanitarian and [...]
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Performing Arts: Top Theatre Picks of The Week
14 March 2011
British actress, Rachael Pickup joins The Shakespeare Theatre Company and talks about her role and time in Washington as well as our top picks of the week.
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The Dish: Have Some Whiskey With Your Bourbon
11 March 2011
Bourbon Steak hosts a four-course tasting dinner showcasing High West Distillery’s whiskeys.
Posted in Food and Wine
Jane Franklin Dance – Young Dancers Project
28 February 2011
ENROLL IN YOUNG DANCERS PROJECT – FOR JANUARY 2011! We’ve revised the start date for Young Dancers Project. Now that you are on your way into the new year, it’s time for creative process, movement and fun. We’ll be working with a book by Elizabeth Spires, The Big Meow. Come join Young Dancers Project. Young [...]
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Aurora Opera Theatre Family Opera: Beautybeast with music by Mozart
21 February 2011
Aurora Opera is pleased to announce that the 2010-2011 Family Opera will be Beautybeast by librettist/lyricist Amy Rosenberg Chartoff with music by W.A. Mozart (The Magic Flute and Marriage of Figaro). The story is that of the well-known tale of Beauty and the Beast. According to Chartoff, in this production, “A gentle, courageous girl goes [...]
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The Dish: Pop-Up Parties
18 February 2011
The No. 68 Project brings together chefs, mixologists and speakers for one-night-only soirees.
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Mirror, Chrome, and Gin Fizz: Art Deco in Britain
11 February 2011
The Art Deco style epitomizes the glamour and fast times of the 20s and 30s. Up and coming design historian Emily Eerdmans will discuss highlights of British Art Deco, including the Cunard Line’s original Queen Mary, Claridge’s Hotel, Coleton Fishacre, and Eltham Palace. Emily Evans Eerdmans is an instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology [...]
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The Washington Chorus Presents “Mostly Mahler”
11 February 2011
The Washington Chorus Julian Wachner, Music Director Mostly Mahler Sunday, May 1 at 5 PM Kennedy Center Concert Hall Colleen Daly, soprano Karen Foster, soprano Othalie Graham, soprano Shannon Magee, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Roderer, mezzo-soprano Jeffrey Springer, tenor Pawel Izdebski, bass Jason Stearns, bass Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Washington Chorus and marking the major [...]
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Aurora Opera Theatre Family Opera: Beautybeast with music by Mozart
11 February 2011
Aurora Opera is pleased to announce that the 2010-2011 Family Opera will be Beautybeast by librettist/lyricist Amy Rosenberg Chartoff with music by W.A. Mozart (The Magic Flute and Marriage of Figaro). The story is that of the well-known tale of Beauty and the Beast. According to Chartoff, in this production, “A gentle, courageous girl goes [...]
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ART SOIREE – Second Annual SINGLE VALENTINE 3D
11 February 2011
ART SOIREE :: Hosted by Sandro & Tati in 3D SECOND ANNUAL SINGLE VALENTINE – 3D SHOW!!! … WHEN: Sunday, February 13th from 7:00pm to 12am ($10 cover) WHERE: L2 Lounge, 3315 Cady’s Alley NW, Washington DC 20007 (33rd & M Street) For ONE NIGHT AND ONE NIGHT ONLY IN 3D, Art Soiree takes on [...]
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43rd Annual Meridian Ball
11 February 2011
We are pleased to announce that the 43rd annual Meridian Ball will be on Friday, October 14, 2011. This year we are honored to have Ambassador Mary Ourisman serve as Chair of the Meridian Ball. And we are thrilled to have Mrs. Jill Cooper Udall and Mrs. Linda McCaul serve as Honorary Co-Chairs. This signature [...]
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The Dish: The RAMMYS Celebrate Carnevale
11 February 2011
Cuisine de Carnevale announced as this year's award show theme.
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Dean’s Lecture Series: Tony Kushner
09 February 2011
Pulitzer, Emmy, Obie, and Tony award-winning playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushner “gives voice to characters who have been rendered powerless by the forces of circumstances – a drag queen dying of AIDS, an uneducated Southern maid, contemporary Afghans” according to The New Yorker. Professor Emeritus in English Jackson Bryer sits down for an intimate conversation [...]
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Logic, Luck, and Love: A Valentine’s Day Special
09 February 2011
SpeakeasyDC is partnering with Two Pear Productions to bring back one of the most popular shows from last year’s Capital Fringe Festival for their annual Valentine’s Day special. If your own love life is conflicted, you may enjoy “Logic, Luck and Love.” It features 4 storytellers including men and women, gays and straights, the hopeful [...]
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Celebrate Valentine Date Night at Your Local Giant
09 February 2011
Back by popular demand, Giant Food is hosting the third annual Valentine Date Night on Saturday, Feb. 12 at all 179 Giant Food locations. Date Night events include food tastings, raffles, cooking demonstrations, games, cookie decorating, and a special “Lovers Lane Express Checkout” for Valentine’s Day purchases. Date Night activities at Giant include: •Paper Towel [...]
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Reagan Centennial Celebration Dinner – ‘The Shining City’
09 February 2011
A celebration and Remembrance of America’s 40th President – Ronald Wilson Reagan Date: 30 March 2011 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Hilton – Gaithersburg Attire: Business Casual Ticket/Pricing Information: Please contact 301-417-9256 or www.MCGOP.com for details
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The Dish: Top Chef Valentine’s Day Dinner
04 February 2011
The Pink Line Project and Mike Isabella team up to create Cuisine Contra, a romantic soiree that defies the ordinary.
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Professional Singles Mixer
04 February 2011
Enjoy a night of Cocktails, Hor D’oeuvres, Jazz and Singles. Sauciety American Grill will transform it’s restaurant into a swanky private singles mixer for one night. We will be featuring a new Menu a number a delectable desserts and cocktails. This is a night no single should miss. Date: 2/11/2011 Time: 7:30pm Location: 171 Waterfront [...]
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February emPower Happy Hour
04 February 2011
Start your month off right by networking for a good cause! On the first Thursday of every month, emPower magazine is hosting an emPower HAPPY HOUR at Tabaq Bistro to further our mission, which is to not only discuss social issues, but also challenge our readers to take action. Each month, you have the opportunity [...]
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Opening Reception for Eve Stockton’s Exhibition: Landscapes In Transition II
04 February 2011
An opening for Eve Stockton’s exhibition of artworks, “Landscapes In Transition II,” at The Heurich Gallery, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. There will be an artist’s talk at 6pm. Date: February 15, 2011 Time: 5:30pm Location: 505 9th Street NW at E Ticket/Pricing Information: Free
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5th Annual Potomac Wildlife Art & Decoy Show
04 February 2011
The Community Foundation of Charles County’s 5th Annual Potomac Wildlife Art & Decoy Show is an art and decoy exhibit celebrating the Potomac’s natural beauty through the eyes of some of the most acclaimed decoy carvers and wildlife artists in the region. The show directly benefits the community: proceeds from the show will support both [...]
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Live Jazz Saturday
04 February 2011
Join us for this pre-Valentine’s Day evening of live jazz with Brian Litz on guitar and Mark Blackwood on bass. Make a reservation today with one of the three fine restaurants in The Plains to celebrate early and enjoy the evening with us. Wines by Barrel Oak Winery. Date: Feb 12, 2011 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 [...]
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Elite 8 Bhangra Invitational
04 February 2011
“Bhangra, a celebratory folk dance originating from the Punjab region of South Asia, is a fusion of lively percussion beats and graceful choreography. Popularized in the West by various musicians such as Jay-Z and television shows like NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Bhangra has become a household name. Come enjoy eight of the best bhangra teams [...]
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30th Annual Bryce Harlow Award Dinner
04 February 2011
The lobbying industry’s most anticipated social event of the year, the Bryce Harlow Award Dinner pays tribute to a lobbyist and a lawmaker who practice their professions with the same level of integrity that Bryce Harlow did many years ago. Senator Jon Kyl will receive the Bryce Harlow Award and John Castellani will receive the [...]
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Kore Woolly Mammoth Reading
04 February 2011
Join Kore Press Saturday Feb 5th at 7:30pm at the Woolly Mammoth Theater Co. for our great reading by women in contemporary lit! Kore Press is a non-profit publisher from Tucson, AZ visiting the Washington D.C. area for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference. Kore Woolly Mammoth Reading event will showcase some of [...]
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Performing Arts: Signature Theatre’s Cabaret
03 February 2011
Two stars grace the stage of Signature Theatre for February cabaret shows, providing a distinct element of entertainment experience to the audience.
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FALL IN LOVE IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL AT THE MAYFLOWER RENAISSANCE HOTEL; ROMANCE ROOM PACKAGE AND VALENTINE DINNER AVAILABLE
31 January 2011
Washington may be known for its big business and politics, but the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel is showing off the District’s softer side with a special romance package – available now until February 28. The offer includes an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious deluxe guest rooms, a complimentary bottle of chilled champagne upon [...]
