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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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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VA Opera Gala, 2011
28 January 2011
Event Details A Sparkling Gala Evening To Benefit Virginia Opera George Mason University, Center for the Arts Fairfax, Virginia Saturday, April 2, 2011 7 – 11 PM Join us for an evening inspired by Madama Butterfly, including an “Asian essence” cocktail hour featuring artists, strolling musicians, and flora of Asia, followed by a gourmet dinner [...]
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B2G Culture & Networking for Government Contractors
24 January 2011
Jennifer Schaus & Associates is a boutique government consulting firm on K St, NW in Washington DC. The organization will host a monthly (3rd THURSDAYS) high-level professional networking event at the John F Kennedy Center. Attendees are exposed to culture from the backdrop of the Millennium Stage with free dailly performance event while exchanging business [...]
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Gregory Pryor: Vapour Trails
16 December 2010
Gregory Pryor: Vapour Trails features new and recent paintings, works on paper and installations. Gregory Pryor is a close observer and sensitive recorder of the world. An artist, historian, writer and traveller, Pryor is fascinated with natural and cultural systems. Language, the natural sciences, faith traditions, art and poetry all absorb him. His paintings and [...]
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“Voyage To Shangri La” Showcase of Nepal
22 October 2010
Thursday, October 28 from 6:00 – 9:00PM, Office Abroad and The Embassy of Nepal invites you to “Voyage To Shangri La – Showcase of Nepal”, at The Sofitel Hotel, 806 15th & H Street, Washington, DC. This evening provides guests with an opportunity to learn more about Nepalese culture, fashion, industry, and investment opportunities in [...]
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“Accept Me If You Love Me” Benefit Dinner at
21 September 2010
SPOTLIGHT COMUNICACIONES Presents a benefit dinner for the theatrical play “Accept Me If You Love Me” Join us for an evening of special actor performances, traditional Peruvian cuisine, and music entertainment. Guest actors Edith Tapia and Ben Horen will be present along with distinguished guests from the international and performing arts community. Thursday, September 30, [...]
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M&A Advisor International Awards
19 August 2010
Now in its 2nd year, the M&A Advisor International Awards will honor the accomplishments of professionals and firms in mergers and acquisitions, financing, and turnarounds across 7 geographic regions: • Americas • Western Europe • Eastern Europe • Middle East • Asia • Africa • Australia/New Zealand Deals conducted between January 1, 2009 and May [...]
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Pony Up to End Prostate Cancer
18 May 2010
Zeropolo.org and Virginia International Polo Club are hosting a 20-goal professional polo match on July 2, 2010. ZERO – The Project to End Prostate Cancer is the beneficiary organization. VIP tickets include a catered luncheon and open bar. Date: July 2, 2010 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Upperville, Virginia Attire: business casual / [...]
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DC Nica Nights at the Embassy of Nicaragua
02 April 2010
Giving back was never so fashionably chic! Nica Nights at the Embassy of Nicaragua is a cocktail style gathering to introduce and celebrate the work of The Fabretto Children’s Foundation. A Non-profit whose sole work is to provide an array of after school programs to severely impoverished children in Nicaragua, and help them break out [...]
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The Founders Board’s 60th Annual Spring Cocktail Party to Benefit St. John’s Community Services
02 April 2010
The Founders Board of St. John’s Community Services will hold its 60th Annual Spring Party on Tuesday, May 4th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Embassy of Singapore under the patronage of Ambassador Chan. The evening will feature the fascinating culture, cuisine and music of Singapore. All proceeds will go to St. John’s services supporting [...]
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2010 Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of HUmanity” Awards Gala
17 March 2010
The Arab American Institute Foundation will celebrate its 25th Anniversary and is proud to present the twelfth annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards Gala. For over a decade AAIF has hosted this black-tie gala which represents a cross section of Arab American business and community leaders, elected and appointed officials of Arab descent, officials [...]
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2010 U.S.- Baltic Gala
17 February 2010
The 2010 U.S.- Baltic Gala will be the ninth annual silent auction and dinner hosted by The U.S.- Baltic Foundation. The Gala has become the premiere national annual event in Washington, D.C. for friends of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In addition to celebrating the strong and important friendship between the U.S. and Estonia, Latvia and [...]
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Art, Vino & Empanadas
08 February 2010
Come enjoy the art works at the residence of the Ambassador of Chile, including Ambassador José Goñi’s personal collection of prints by artist Roberto Matta (1911-2002) one of the worlds’ founders of the Surrealist movement Date: February 11, 2010 Time: 7 to 9 pm Location: Chilean Ambassador’s Residence Attire: After work Ticket/Pricing Information: $35 per [...]
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Rick and Adelaide Eldridge at the Serbian Crown
07 December 2009
Rick Eldridge, the swing dance band and Ragtime pianist, be performing at the serbian Crown piano bar in Great Falls on Friday evening, December 11, 7:30 – 11:30 PM. The Friday evening vocalist showcase, 9:30 – 10:00 PM, will feature Adelaide Ruble, singer for the swing dance band, Fascinatin’ Rhythm. As always, singers and solo [...]
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III Brazilian Film Week – Première Brazil Washington
30 November 2009
The Embassy of Brazil, in collaboration with the renowned Rio International Film Festival, will present the third annual Brazilian Film Week from Wednesday, December 2 through Sunday, December 6. The “III Brazilian Film Week – Première Brazil Washington” will be screening innovative dramas, documentaries and art house films, as well as two animated children’s films [...]
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Embassy of Argentina Polo Cup
13 October 2009
Embassy of Argentina Polo Cup Sunday, October 18th, 2009 Please join the Capitol Polo Club and the Embassy of Argentina, for the international polo challenge, the Argentine Polo Cup. Pack a picnic, grab your seersuckers and hats, and find your own prime spot next to the field, or enjoy the view from one of our [...]
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A Night At The Anchor Bar South
12 October 2009
The Granulosa Cell Tumuor Foundation, New Zealand along with RGI events and public relations and the New Zealand Embassy would like to invite you to join us for the Granulosa Cell Tumour Foundation’s first ever US event for a night of great food, cocktails, music, and a silent auction as part of The Gynecologic Cancer [...]
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Benefit Polo Match
21 September 2009
EMBASSY OF ARGENTINA CUP Benefit Polo Match September 27th, 2009 GATES open 1:00pm MATCH 3:00pm to benefit ESCUELA JOSE MANUEL ESTRADA CHILDREN’S ORPHANAGE IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA WHERE Capitol Polo Club 14660 Hughes Road Poolesville MD 20837 Intersection of Hugues & River Roads. www.capitolpolo.com Date: Capitol Polo Club Time: 3:00pm Location: Capitol Polo Club Ticket/Pricing [...]
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A Legacy of Laureates — Tribute to Two Poets in Bronze
08 September 2009
This gala will be the capstone of American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation’s 10 year effort to place bronze likeness of the two poets (Alexander Pushkin and Walt Whitman) in Washington and Moscow respectively. The event will feature a distinguished speaker on U.S. – Russia relations, a poetry reading by students of Walt Whitman School, a performance [...]
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Innocents at Risk Reception & Screening of “Taken”
16 June 2009
Screening of “Taken” Starring: Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace Directed by: Pierre Morel Hosted by: Innocents at Risk Sponsored by: The Capitol City Ball Monday, June 29th 6:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception in the Courtyard with wine and heavy hors d’ouevres 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Screening of Taken 9:00 p.m. – Q &A Letelier Theater [...]
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2009 Wine Careers and Entrepreneurship Symposium
04 June 2009
Discover the secrets to a successful career in a $30B+ industry and growing during this two-day conference held at the Embassies of Argentina and Chile in Washington, DC! Conference Highlights: Are you thinking of opening a wine store, wine bar or starting a wine importing business? Do you wish to become a wine consultant, sommelier [...]
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Opera Ball
04 June 2009
Washington National Opera’s premier fundraiser and one of the most anticipated events of Washington’s social season, all in support of the company’s artistic and outreach initiatives. The evening begins with private dinners at embassies throughout the city, and all guests will convene for dessert and dancing at the residence of the German Ambassador. This year’s [...]
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JWOW 7TH ANNUAL TEA-OFF TO GOOD HEALTH
04 June 2009
Jamaican Women of Washington, Inc. will host its annual fundraiser tea and luncheon event, silent auction, and fashion show to support our 2009 fundraising theme is BREATH OF LIFE: DECREASE INFANT AND CHILD MORTALITY AND SAVE LIVES. The Honorable Anthony Johnson, Jamaican Ambassador to the United States, Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Honorable Bruce Golding [...]
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DC National Mall Polo Classic
04 June 2009
Patroned by Her Excellency Madame Ambassador Shankar of India. Will.i.am, honorary host for the America’s Polo Cup and the Fall DC Classic. Featuring Polo in front of the Washington Monument, hospitality presented by Raymond Weil premier watch makers. Best Hat contest and Best dressed contest. Live Concert by National Headliner! Date: 9/19/2009 Time: 2 p.m. [...]
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Garden Party for the exhibit “Mystical Imagination: Hector Hyppolite, The Art of a Haitian Master”
03 June 2009
Hosted by The Haitian Art Society, The Permanent Mission of Haiti, The Waterloo Center for the Arts, The Art Museum of the Americas Date: 6/11/2009 Time: 6-11 p.m. Location: Organization of America States, 17th Street & Constitution Ave. NW Attire: Garden Chic Ticket/Pricing Information:
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The 2008 Ambassador’s Ball
01 October 2008
Location: The Washington Hilton WL SPONSORED – Photos by Tony Powell THE DIPLOMATS DANCE: The Ambassadors Ball has long been an informal “coming-out party” for newly arrived diplomats, a major affair with a lavish auction and a swing band after dinner to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year’s 30th annual event honored Sens. Orrin [...]
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Farewell to Ambassador Ushakov
01 June 2008
Location: The Russian Embassy Photos by Kyle Samperton THE EVENT: A colorful celebration of Russia’s national day and an unofficial going away party for Ambassador Yuri Ushakov and his wife Svetlana, who returned to Moscow in June after nearly a decade of service. THE GUESTS: French Amb. Pierre Vimont, Van Cliburn, Commerce Secretary Carlos Guttierez, [...]
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Farewell to Ambassador Fahmy
01 June 2008
Location: The Source Photos by Tony Powell THE EVENT: Samia and Huda Farouki hosted a dinner in honor of departing Egyptian Ambassador Nabil Fahmy and his wife Nermin, who will return home this summer after nine years and many contributions to the city. THE GUESTS: Albert and Shirley Small, Rep. Ed Markey and Susan Blumenthal, [...]
