Heavyweight Philanthropy at Fight Night
Fight Night celebrates its 20th anniversary with plenty of boxing legends, donations, Marines, cigars, eye-candy, and the inspirational Joe E. Robert, Jr.
Mamma Mia! That’s Italian
The National Italian American Foundation celebrate in style with their lavish annual gala
Red Carpet Curb Appeal
Celebrating the release of the new 2010 Cadillac SRX, local car aficionados strolled the red carpet at Jim Coleman Cadillac in Bethesda.
Heavyweight Philanthropy at Fight Night
06 November 2009
Fight Night celebrates its 20th anniversary with plenty of boxing legends, donations, Marines, cigars, eye-candy, and the inspirational Joe E. Robert, Jr.
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Saying Thanks
04 November 2009
The ThanksUSA gala show us just how much we should treasure our troops.
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Mamma Mia! That’s Italian
03 November 2009
The National Italian American Foundation celebrate in style with their lavish annual gala
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Red Carpet Curb Appeal
01 November 2009
Celebrating the release of the new 2010 Cadillac SRX, local car aficionados strolled the red carpet at Jim Coleman Cadillac in Bethesda.
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Woody Harrelson Makes An IMPACT
30 October 2009
The 2nd annual IMPACT Film Festival lives up to its name with a hard hitting round table and Woody Harrelson's "The Messenger."
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One Night Art Stand
28 October 2009
Hickok Cole is known for its architecture, but its annual Art Night is helping build the local arts community.
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Sea and be Seen
28 October 2009
A ‘Nautical Affair’ at the Corcoran had a crew of up and coming Washington socialites – did the event (and fashion) sink or swim?
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Rain or Shine – Gold Cup Time!
22 October 2009
The wind and the rain didn't stop Washington Life and Gold Cup aficionados from having a great time!
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Presidential Scholars in the Arts Reception
20 October 2009
Celebrating this year’s awardees at the Kennedy Center.
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‘Good-Bye Summer/Hello Fall’
15 October 2009
at the Melissa Moss and Jonathan Silver Residence, Georgetown
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Atlantic Council Awards
14 October 2009
The Ritz-Carlton Photos by Tony Powell Colin Powell and Henry Kissinger THE EVENT: The Atlantic Council of the United States honored Adm. Michael Mullen, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Russian piano virtuoso Evgeny Kissin at its annual awards dinner, after which Kissin gave a performance. THE GUESTS: Colin Powell, Brent Scowcroft, Henry [...]
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Obama’s Coming Out Party
13 October 2009
The President makes a historic keynote address and the crowd goes Gaga for the First Lady of pop at the Human Rights Campaign Gala.
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W’s Operatic Opening
12 October 2009
The W Hotel Washington and John Legend put on a grand opening performance, Pollywood style.
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Becky’s Fund Domestic Violence Awareness Day
12 October 2009
Becky Lee Location: Nationals Stadium WL SPONSORED- Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke Homerun! Becky’s Fund and the Washington Nationals partnered to raise awareness of domestic violence at an evening game where volunteers, sponsors, and VIP guests watched the action from the comfort of club-level boxes. The nationally-recognized nonprofit group, created by Washington’s own Becky Lee, has developed an [...]
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Celebrating Omar’s 30th
09 October 2009
Napoléon Bistro Photos by Tony Powell Omar Popal THE EVENT: Omar Popal is smart, handsome, charming, a bit mischevious in good hearted way, and oh-so-discreet – just a few of the reasons why 300 of his best pals jammed Napoléon Bistro, his family’s Adams-Morgan eatery, to drink, dine, and dance in honor of the actor/model/restaurateur’s 30th. THE SCENE: [...]
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Washington National Opera Opening Night
08 October 2009
Jen Corey, Neil Alpert Location: Organization of American States WL EXCLUSIVE-Photos by Kyle Samperton Operatic Home Run: Who says opera is only for the elite? Not the 19,000 freebie-ticket-holding fans who watched the opening night performance of The Barber of Seville being simulcast on Jumbotrons at Nationals Park (as $1,000-a-pop patrons settled in to their seats at the [...]
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Young Arts Patrons Reception
06 October 2009
at the Residence Of The British Embassy Deputy Head Of Mission
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Celebrating The Fall of The Berlin Wall
05 October 2009
at the Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts
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Maxwell’s Afternoon Hangout
02 October 2009
Jeffrey Wright gathers DC's African American power players to support Taia Peace Foundation and Maxwell.
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Best Friends Foundation Gala
01 October 2009
Marriott Wardman Park Photos by: Kyle Samperton Michelle Seiver and Jack Evans THE EVENT: The ‘50s were in full swing at the 20th annual Best Friends Foundation’s annual benefit in support of middle and high school students striving to make the right choices. THE SCENE: Guests donned poodle skirts, lettermen jackets and Grease-inspired garb to twist the [...]
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Tim Gunn On Washington Fashion
21 September 2009
All Access Fashion a three-day fashion extravaganza, culminated Saturday at Tysons Galleria as “Project Runway” co-host Tim Gunn stormed the runway to showcase the latest looks from Liz Claiborne, Inc (Gunn serves as chief creative officer for the fashion powerhouse).
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Sotomayor Mambós at Noche Musicál
16 September 2009
Bailamos! The NHFA hosted their annual gala celebrating Noche Musicál Tuesday night at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
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DC Police Foundation Law Enforcement Awards
14 September 2009
Chief of Police Cathy Lanier and Sharon Pratt Location: Capital Hilton Hotel WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Tony Powell Book Em!: The safest place in Washington — and maybe the country due to the presence of Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. — was during this lunch at the Capital Hilton. Chief of Police Cathy Lanier handed out awards to detectives [...]
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Benefit
14 September 2009
Oatsie Charles with grandson Nick Mele Location: Joe and Victoria Mele Residence, Newport, R.I. WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Nicholas Mele A MAN WITH A PLAN: Linda Avey has worked with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to research the genetic causes of Parkinson’s disease and her brother, Georgetown-chiropractor-to-the-stars Dr. Philip Bahnson, wanted to help. Why not fundraise in Newport, [...]
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Meridian Spring Garden Benefit Party
13 September 2009
Peyton Merrill, Meredith Cusick, Gabrielle Griffin Location:White Meyer House WL EXCLUSIVE- Photos by Tony Powell FIESTA: The picture-perfect Linden grove behind the historic headquarters of the Meridian International Center was aglow with lights at the annual spring garden party to support the center’s international dialogue and public diplomacy initiatives. The theme was “An Evening in Yucatan,” and patrons sipped [...]
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W Hotel’s ‘Gypset’ Style
13 September 2009
Ed Baten, Julia Chaplin Location: W Hotel Talent Center, Georgetown WL EXCLUSIVE- Photos by Kyle Samperton COLOR FUL CARA VAN: A mid-summer night filled with vibrant fashion and revelry for the W Hotel’s kick-off. Julia Chaplin added spice to the affair as she signed copies of her book, Gypset Style, about artists who live unconventional, jet-setting lives. Not surprisingly, colorful boho-chic outfits dotted [...]
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Honoring Richard Holbrooke
12 September 2009
Iman Jawad, Lynn Blitzer, Location: Embassy of Afghanistan WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Kyle Samperton TOP-NOTCH DIPLOMACY: Afghan Ambassador Said Jawad paid special tribute to Richard Holbrooke, U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, for his quick success in coordinating efforts by myriad governmental agencies (defense, health, etc.) in his country. INTIMATE AFFAIR: Guests from interconnected political, [...]
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Sassanova’s Spring Soiree and Afterparty
12 September 2009
Vittorio Rosso, Ron Napolillo Location: Sassanova and Fratelli La Bufala WL SPONSORED- Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke DELICIOUS SAVINGS: The fashionable Georgetown boutique opened its doors to favorite customers, offering a special discount exclusively to Washington Life readers on top brands such as Tory Burch, Moschino, and Oscar de la Renta. After working up quite the appetite, guests headed to Fratelli la Bufala [...]
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Jamaican Women’s Poolside Benefit
11 September 2009
Jacqui Watson, Anthony Johnson Location: Jamaican Ambassador’s Residence WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Tony Powell ISLAND CHIC: Colorful leis, sandals, and sundresses replaced the usual fabulous hats at the Jamaican Women of Washington’s annual fundraiser to help families in need of medical care both here and in Jamaica. GRACIOUS HOSTS: Jamaican Ambassador Anthony Johnson and his wife Pamela co-hosted [...]
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CharityWorks 100 Point Wine Dinner
11 September 2009
Jean-Marie Fernandez, Alexander Fernandez, Alina Fernandez Location: Raul and Jean-Marie Fernandez Residence, Potomac, Md. WL SPONSORED- Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke PREMIER CRU: Top local chefs paired their selections with ten 100-point wines, including Château Margaux (1990 and 2000) and a 1982 Mouton Rothschild, to benefit more than 4,000 students attending the Districts’Friendship Charter Public School. STYLE NON PAREIL: Jack Lucky’s floral [...]
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Woodley House Benefit
10 September 2009
Dana and Tim Rooney Location: Avalon Theatre WL EXCLUSIVE – Photos by Kyle Samperton SUMMER PREMIERE: “It Might Get Loud” premiered at the Avalon Theatre in July with Washington-born filmmaker Davis Guggenheim’s family, friends, and fans turning out to preview his penetrating profile of three generations of electric guitar legends: Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), and Jack [...]
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Douglas Brinkley Book Party
09 September 2009
Brett Broesder and Kip Patrick Location: Roosevelt House WL SPONSORED: Photos by Kyle Samperton Click here for the full gallery of photos
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The Bark Ball
08 September 2009
Debbie Weiss and Button Location: The Hilton Washington WL SPONSORED: Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke PAWING AROUND: Leashes were must-have accessories at the Washington Humane Society’s formal canine affair, which included a VIP reception and silent auction to raise funds for the ever-growing animal rescue organization. Chaired by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, the evening featured gourmet dog treats from [...]
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Honoring The Royal Ballet
08 September 2009
Cindy Jourdain, Mara Galeazzi Location: The British Ambassador’s Residence WL EXCLUSIVE-Photos by Tony Powell EN POINTE: Royal Ballet dancers do know how to make an entrance — onstage, offstage, even when they’re prancing off a bus — and they surpassed expectations the night Sir Nigel and Lady Sheinwald hosted them on the eve of their Kennedy Center opening. DINING WITH DANCERS: The [...]
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Belmont Derby Days
07 September 2009
Carole Crawford and Beth Ann Moore Location: Willard InterContinental Hotel WL SPONSORED: Photos by Tony Powell They’re Off: Guests dressed in colorful spring and summer finery to celebrate the 141st annual Belmont Stakes at the Willard’s Derby Days fête. Special “Belmont cocktails,” Champagne, and other signature drinks were passed along with tasty hors d’oeuvres as the rapt crowd tuned [...]
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Spanish Royal Armor and Portraits
06 September 2009
Paula Dobriansky Location: The National Gallery Of Art WL EXCLUSIVE-Photos by Kyle Samperton THE ART OF POWER: Local arts patrons mingled with VIPs from Spain at the spectacular exhibit from the Spanish Royal Armory in Madrid, paired for the first time with magnificent court portraits by Rubens, Velásquez, van Dyck and other old master painters. PRECIOUS METALS: Fascinated guests studied the skillful “damascening” [...]
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The Washington National Opera Ball
05 September 2009
Maureen Scalia, Antonin Scalia Location: The German Embassy Residence WL SPONSORED- Photos by Kyle Samperton WILLKOMEN: How charming to see an imposing diplomatic redoubt transformed into a Cabaret-style fantasy world with surreal characters from Wagner and Mozart operas greeting guests amid noted event designer Sandi Hoffman’s dramatic backdrop of a replica of the Berlin Wall (gone lo these 20 years). “VALHALA” PLEAS [...]
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‘Mortal Friends’ Book Party
04 September 2009
Edi Gutierrez, Carlos Gutierrez Location: Café Milano WL EXCLUSIVE-Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke SUMMER SIZZLER: Le tout Washington turned out for Jane Stanton Hitchcock’s book party —at least all those who were still in Washington in July —where the buzz focused on identifying the real-life identities of characters who appear in her Georgetown-based murder-mystery-cum-high-societythriller. WHO’S WHO?: Chief among the wittily re-named suspects turning out [...]
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“The September Issue” After-Party at the W Hotel
28 August 2009
Washington's fashionistas get a slice of the Big Apple at the premiere of "The September Issue"
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Father of the Year Awards
01 August 2009
Jim, Mai, Sophie, and Griffin Abdo Location: Mayflower Hotel Photos by Tony Powell THE EVENT: The Washington, D.C. Fathers Day Council and the American Diabetes Association honored five local, notable dads at their annual dinner to assist efforts to prevent and cure the disease. THE HONOREES: developer Jim Abdo, artist William Christenberry, lawyer Robert S. Hall, former National [...]
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Newseum Opening Reception
01 August 2009
Al Neuharth, Tim Russert, and Robert Novak Location: The Newseum Photos by Tony Powell THE EVENT: Four years after breaking ground on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Newseum finally opened with a party every bit as impressive as the $475 million building. Lines stretched down the block, but once inside, the more than 1,800 guests were treated to the [...]
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Different Sames Book & Art Launch
31 July 2009
Hostess Mirella Levinas, book editor Hossein Amirsadeghi, and Fariba Jahanbani Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke Hostess Mirella Levinas, book editor Hossein Amirsadeghi, and Fariba Jahanbani at the launch of Different Sames: New Perspectives in Iranian Art. Click here for the full gallery of photos
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Pen/Faulkner and Eat, Pray, Love
31 July 2009
“Eat, Pray, Love” author Elizabeth Gilbert with host Ludmila Cafrtiz Photos by Kyle Samperton Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert with host Ludmila Cafrtiz at a PEN/Faulkner sponsored-reception. Click here for the full gallery of photos
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The Week’s Soiree for Joe Scarborough
30 July 2009
Elizabeth and George Stevens with Norah O'Donnell Photos by Tony Powell Elizabeth and George Stevens with Norah O’Donnell at the launch of author Joe Scarborough’s book The Last Best Hope. Click here for the full gallery of photos
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Launching a War of Necessity
30 July 2009
JIm Kimsey with War of Necessity author Richard Haass Photos by Tony Powell Jim Kimsey with War of Necessity author Richard Haass at the reception hosted in honor of his new book. Click here for the full gallery of photos
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Celebrating Mary Haft’s Nantucket
29 July 2009
Hosts David and Katherine Bradley with Mary Haft Photos by Luke Christopher Hosts David and Katherine Bradley with Mary Haft at a celebration for her new book, Nantucket: Portrait of an American Town. Click here for the full gallery of photos
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A Perfectly Fine Party
29 July 2009
Hosts Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke Hosts Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos at the Clinque-sponsored cocktail party for Lee Woodruff’s Perfectly Imperfect – A Life in Progress. Click here for the full gallery of photos
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Sasha Bruce House Benefit
27 July 2009
Pamela Peabody, Sylvia Ripley, and Henry von Eichel Location: The British Ambassador’s Residence WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Kyle Samperton “DENYCE, DINNER & DIPLOMAS”: Cocktails with le tout Washington in a sublime garden, dinner with primo wines, and mezzo soprano Denyce Graves singing works by Strauss, Saint-Saëns, and Offenbach before “Habanera” from “Carmen” and multiple encores of soulful spirituals. [...]
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Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies Dinner
27 July 2009
Eric Zinterhofer and Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer. Location: State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Mary Hilliard HIGH HONORS: More arts grandees than ever showed up for FAPE this year, and no wonder – with first-time host Hillary Rodham Clinton greeting guests and Supremo culture maven Justice Stephen Breyer receiving the first Leonore and Walter Annenberg Award for [...]
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The Fishing School “Lobstah Fest”
26 July 2009
Meredith Lapier, Faye and Ken Morrisette Location: National Harbor WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Anchyi Wei and Bill Fitz-Patrick Gone Fishin’: A sunset seafood extravaganza (supplied by Foster’s Downeast Clambake of Nat’l Harbor) was a perfect backdrop for a night dedicated to raising funds for The Fishing School – a non-profit providing children and families with academic and parental [...]
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Womenomics Book Party
26 July 2009
George Stephanopoulos, Capricia Marshall, and Beth Dozoretz Location: The Home of Virginia Shore and Tom Hardart WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Tony Powell LESSON LEARNED: Authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman celebrated the release of their newly-penned Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success at an outdoor reception hosted by Susannah Shipman, Virginia Shore, and Tia Cudahy. The book encourages [...]
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Farewell to the Ferraris
26 July 2009
Luca and Mariachiari Ferrari Location: Luca and Mariachiara Ferrari Residence, Kalorama and Ricardo and Isabel Ernst Residence, Hillandale WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Kyle Samperton ARRIVIDERCI: Friends gathered at two recent parties to bid farewell to popular Italian diplomats Luca and Mariachiara Ferrari, who are leaving their second Washington tour of duty to accept a new post in Madrid. NUMERO [...]
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Race for the Cure Kick-Off
25 July 2009
Nancy Brinker and Jill Biden Location: Vice President and Mrs. Biden’s Residence WL EXCLUSIVE – Photos by Tony Powell Click here for the full gallery of photos
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Catherine Russell Luncheon
25 July 2009
Desirée Rogers, Yoriko Fujisaki, and Lisa Dobbs Location: Wayne and Lea Berman Residence WL EXCLUSIVE – Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke ALL IN THE FAMILY: A (mostly) ladies luncheon honoring Cathy Russell, a former administrative assistant to (then-Sen.) Joe Biden, who now works as Dr. Jill Biden’s chief of staff. NOTHING LIKE ‘AT HOME’: Guests appreciated the [...]
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Mosaic Foundation Benefit
24 July 2009
Alexander Cousteau, Nicole Chedid and Jan Cousteau Location: National Building Museum WL EXCLUSIVE - Photos by Kyle Samperton EVERY DROP COUNTS: This year’s theme focused on Mosaic’s initiatives to break the cycle of poverty and disease associated with the lack of clean water in the Arab world. ENTERTAINMENT: Cirque du Soleil’s awe-inspiring stars used dance, song, and acrobatics [...]
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Reagan Foundation Dinner
24 July 2009
Andrea Mitchell, Henry Kissinger, Mary Bush, and Nancy Reagan Location: The U.S. Capitol Building WL EXCLUSIVE – Photos by Kyle Samperton ONE FOR THE GIPPER: “This place never looked better,” Ronald Reagan Foundation President Fred Ryan proclaimed, summing up prevailing sentiments the night Nancy Reagan celebrated her late husband’s historic enshrinement in bronze in the Rotunda of the [...]
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WL/Cartier Cocktail Reception
23 July 2009
Luisa Zarate Location: Cartier, Tysons Galleria WL EXCLUSIVE - Photos by Tony Powell A RARE VIEW: Like the jewels, all eyes were sparkling as guests gathered at Tysons Corner to celebrate “100 Years of Cartier in America” while enjoying an exclusive view of the famed company’s precious jewelry and timepiece collections. Co-hosted by Paula and Robert Hisaoka, the reception [...]
