Life of the Party: Behind Fashion for Paws
Behind the scenes, Syzygy Events International was an integral part of Fashion for Paws.
Life of the Party: ARTini’s Inspired Cocktail
The city's top mixologists design an inspired cocktail.
Wine & Spirits: Scots Distill Mount Vernon
It was a Tartan invasion as master distillers made their way to George Washington's Distillery for a barrel-filling ceremony.
Life of the Party: Pink Tie Pleasures
National Cherry Blossom Festival Pink Tie Party draws top food names and international buzz.
WL Insider: District of Couponing
28 July 2011
Washington's latest entrant in the deal site craze, Gilt City DC, launches with a fashion forward crowd and adult slushies
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Social Diary: A-List For Latino Family Expo
22 July 2011
A keynote from President Obama, appearances from Eva Longoria and family fun to headline this years' NCLR Conference and National Latino Family Expo
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Life of the Party: A Stylish GQ Night
19 July 2011
GQ's Style Guy came out to Neyla to show Washingtonians what it means to be a gentleman in this day and age.
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Life of the Party: Keli Goff’s Book Party
18 July 2011
Political blogger debuts her first fiction novel, touching on the thin line between private and public in political life.
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The Dish: Top Chef Smorgasbord
13 July 2011
Top Chef’s Mike Isabella hosted a private “oven-warming” party last night at his brand new restaurant, Graffiato.
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Life of the Party: Summer and the City Soiree
01 July 2011
Stilettos, Cupcakes, Cocktails, and Carrie Bradshaw – Summer in the City invades Washington D.C.
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Life of the Party: McCullough at The Hay Adams
30 June 2011
Best selling author David McCullough comes to town, treating guests of the Hay Adams Author Series to a lecture about his latest work, on the formative experience of Americans living in 19th century Paris.
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Life of the Party: The Debut of Events DC
27 June 2011
Events DC debuted last week as the Washington Convention and Sports Authority rolled out its sleek new logo and brand at a jazz luncheon and high-energy launch party.
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Life of the Party: One Lounge Opens Patio
24 June 2011
One of Dupont's largest patio lounges re-opens with complimentary cocktails and some of Washington's elite.
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Life of The Party: Microsoft Launches Publicyte
24 June 2011
Microsoft's digital magazine, "driving civic innovation", launches in Georgetown.
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Life of the Party: Danish Royals in DC
22 June 2011
The Phillips Collection hosts Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark and His Royal Highness The Prince Consort.
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WL Insider: Jabbar Gets the Lincoln Treatment
07 June 2011
Author, Athlete and Filmmaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar barnstormed DC to receive the The Ford's Theatre Society Lincoln Medal and promote his first documentary film.
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Life of the Party: The Cognac King Comes to Washington
27 May 2011
The Global Ambassador for Hennessy, Maurice-Richard Hennessy, dropped into the French Embassy and gave a cognac tasting on Tuesday.
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Life of the Party: Great Georgia!
26 May 2011
Georgia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the restoration of its independence at the National Portrait Gallery, with music, food, art and wine indigenous to its rich culture.
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Access Pollywood: CNN’s Birthday Party for Piers Morgan
25 May 2011
CNN threw a 46th birthday party at Lincoln for its newest star, Piers Morgan.
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Life of the Party: Renaissance Arlington Takes Flight
24 May 2011
Renaissance Arlington Capitol View Hotel opens with a memorable jet-set experience.
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Life of the Party: Rag & Bone
13 May 2011
A private dinner party hosted by rag&bone designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright celebrated the new Georgetown location.
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Life of the Party: Room & Board Rooftop Soiree
09 May 2011
Room & Board hosted a summer cocktail, rooftop soiree to feature their outdoor patio furniture collection.
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Life of the Party: Correspondents’ Brunch
06 May 2011
VIPs mix and mingle at the McLaughlin Group and Reuters News Correspondents’ Brunch.
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Life of the Party: Post-WHCD Allbritton/POLITICO Garden Brunch
02 May 2011
Sunday's second annual post-WHCD 'Allbritton/POLITICO Garden Brunch' was held at the Georgetown home of Robert and Elena Allbritton.
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Life of the Party: Obamas Roll with Easter Bunny
29 April 2011
The First Family welcomed a record 30,000 people to the South Lawn for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll.
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Charity Spotlight: Entrepreneurs Tackle Global Issues
27 April 2011
The UN Foundation’s inaugural Global Entrepreneurs Council came together to discuss how to tackle the world's most challenging problems.
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Life of the Party: Evening with Edward Albee
26 April 2011
American playwright and Tony Away winner Edward Albee was honored at the annual Benefit for Community Engagement.
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Life of the Party: Kennedy Center Spring Gala
26 April 2011
President Michael Kaiser was honored for his years of service at this year's Kennedy Center Spring Gala.
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Access Pollywood: Robert Redford – Conservationist Extraordinaire
18 April 2011
At the 75th Anniversary of the National Wildlife Federation, Robert Redford is honored as the nation's leading conservationist.
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Life of the Party: Taking Flight for Arts Education
14 April 2011
The DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative hosts benefit gala at La Masion Francaise to support arts and humanities education for youth.
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Social Diary: Four-Legged Fashion
12 April 2011
After dozens of smaller fundraisers leading up to the big night, the fifth annual Fashion for Paws Fashion Show was far more elaborate this year and about as glitzy as they come for the canine fashion set.
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Wine & Spirits: Liquid Inspiration at ARTINI
05 April 2011
It was the battle of the most creative bartenders, but which drinkable work of art came out on top at the sold-out ARTINI?
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Fashionable Life: DC Wooed By Wu
04 April 2011
Jason Wu presents local preview to his Nordstrom Fall collection as fans, fashionistas, and Vanity Fair swoons.
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Charity Spotlight: Evening With James Franco
04 April 2011
James Franco made an appearance in Washington this week to show his support for 826National's newest chapter, 826DC.
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Life of the Party: Akers’ Aria
29 March 2011
Broadway's Karen Akers treated guests at a recent Helen Hayes cocktail party to some of her fans' favorite tunes.
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Night Life: Catherine Ommanney’s Got Mail
14 March 2011
Catherine Ommanney of Bravo's Real Housewives of D.C. debuted her new book Inbox Full with a launch party at Eden.
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Life of the Party: Charity by Design
04 March 2011
Becky’s Fund helps raise awareness of domestic violence through high-end design.
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FYIDC: WFI Oscar Night Party
25 February 2011
The Washington Film Institute is rolling out the red carpet at L2 for a night at the Oscars viewing party.
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Social Diary: Yates, Newnam and Wallace Book at Date
24 February 2011
Three most fabulous female entrepreneurs host a special event to celebrate books, friendship and success.
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Society 2.0: FedTinis Happy Hour
24 February 2011
Guests mixed, mingled, and talked shop at Co Co Sala last night during FedScoop's FedTinis Happy Hour.
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Life of the Party: And The Winner Is…
22 February 2011
Right in the heart of Hollywood’s awards season, “Tracy’s Kids” took over the Regal Theatre Gallery Place for their annual "And The Winner Is..."
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Life of the Party: NEA Foundation Awards Gala
15 February 2011
A Missouri educator received top honor at the NEA Foundation's annual Salute to Excellence in Education.
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Social Diary: Social Samaritans
09 February 2011
Hands-on philanthropy with a very special touch at the Red Cross Ball.
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Life of the Party: Canine Confection Cause
07 February 2011
Sweet-tooth foodies brought their tale-wagging friends to The Washington Humane Society’s 10th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair.
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Washington Social Diary: February’s Top Events
04 February 2011
Visit washingtonlife.com’s online calendar for information about local benefits and galas. You can post your event online, where it will be considered for our print edition and annual Balls and Galas Directory.
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Media Spotlight: A Hall of Fame Night
01 February 2011
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hosts its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Newseum
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Around Town: Russian New Year
28 January 2011
Russians celebrate the old-fashioned way in Washington plus a report on the glitzy festivities in Gstaad.
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Access Pollywood: BET Honors Red Carpet Glamour
18 January 2011
Just in time for the MLK weekend stars descend upon the District to honor the African-American icons of our time.
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Life of the Party: Holiday Cheer with HHA
22 December 2010
Theatre community members enjoy a night out with the Helen Hayes Awards.
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Night Life: One Lounge’s Anniversary Hat Trick
13 December 2010
Dupont's One Lounge marks first year anniversary with a CAP-ital celebration.
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Life of the Party: Global Kids
10 December 2010
Non-profit Global Kids International celebrated their first event held in the nation's capital.
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Life of the Party: The Mayflower’s 85th Cuvee
10 December 2010
Commemorative champagne marks the Mayflower's 85th year with a touch of class.
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Life of the Party: Coca-Cola Teams with DC’s Toys for Tots
10 December 2010
Coca-Cola gave the D.C. chapter of Toys for Tots 25,000 reasons to celebrate this Holiday season.
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Life of The Party: Newman’s Own Troop Tribute
09 December 2010
At its "Tribute to those who Serve," the Newman's Own Foundation honored American troops by giving to military nonprofits.
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Life of the Party: National Archives Honors Filmmaker Ken Burns
08 December 2010
Great American producer and documentarian, Ken Burns, receives The Records of Achievement Award presented by actor and Archives Gala Chair, Morgan Freeman.
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Life of the Party: First Lady Spreads Holiday Cheer
03 December 2010
Michelle Obama kicked off the holiday season by welcoming guests to a first look at this year's White House Christmas.
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Fashionable Life: GNO with Carmen Marc Valvo
30 November 2010
Designer Carmen Marc Valvo and the Everything But Water store collaborated to create Girl's Night Out for a good cause.
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Get Out & Give Back: 26th Annual Lab School Gala
29 November 2010
The 26th Annual Lab School Gala honored outstanding achievers with learning disabilities.
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Life of the Party: John Legend plays host at Gucci
17 November 2010
Gucci opened the doors to its new Tyson's Galleria location with a bang- a party hosted by artist John Legend.
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Life of the Party: Tartan Ball
17 November 2010
Black-tie garments and woven plaids decorate the ballroom floor for an evening of Scottish music, dancing and charity.
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Life of the Party: Pamela’s Punch
17 November 2010
Pamela Sorensen celebrated the 4th anniversary of her blog, Pamela's Punch, at the Sofitel Hotel.
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Life of Party: Passion for Caring Gala
15 November 2010
Capital Hospice held its Passion for Caring Gala this season to raise money and awareness for their cause!
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Life of the Party: Saddling Up at the Verizon Center
12 November 2010
Horses, kids and a Formula One race car driver, all gather for a weekend of fun at the Verizon Center.
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Life of the Party: Fashion for Paws
12 November 2010
Fashion for Paws' showcased runway photos to help the capital's cutest cause- animals in need.
