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Art and Auction: White House Treasures
The Washington Winter Show features a peek inside 1600 Pennsylvania Ave with "Treasures of the First Family" theme.
Special Feature: Oman Goes Global
Small but prosperous Persian Gulf state takes international stage with opening of magnificent new opera house and global initiative partnership with the Aspen Institute.
Travel: Gaylord’s Billion Dollar View
When it opens in Spring 2012, RiverView Terrace at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center will offer a dramatic setting for weddings and events.
Art and Auction: White House Treasures
05 January 2012
The Washington Winter Show features a peek inside 1600 Pennsylvania Ave with "Treasures of the First Family" theme.
Posted in Art and Auction
Special Feature: Oman Goes Global
04 January 2012
Small but prosperous Persian Gulf state takes international stage with opening of magnificent new opera house and global initiative partnership with the Aspen Institute.
Posted in Features
FYIDC: Kastles Take 2011
14 December 2011
Mark Ein and champion Washington Kastles' Season for the Ages.
Posted in FYIDC
Travel: Gaylord’s Billion Dollar View
22 November 2011
When it opens in Spring 2012, RiverView Terrace at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center will offer a dramatic setting for weddings and events.
Posted in FYIDC
FYIDC: Fabu Film Fest
14 October 2011
Beginning October 13, the 20th annual LGBT film festival will be showing 85 fabulous films to make us laugh, cry, and laugh some more.
Posted in Events
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.
Posted in FYIDC
Night Life: Track of Terror
10 October 2011
Celebrating Laurel Park's 100th anniversary, Maryland Jockey Club plans to throw the Halloween bash of the season with an extravagant, top-of-the-line haunted house.
Posted in Around Town
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.
Posted in Charity Spotlight
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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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup
08 August 2011
Walking on art, Louis Vuitton bottles their own honey and bat your eyelashes, tell a story.
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Lifestyles: Brothers Behind The Scenes
22 July 2011
Two brothers in two different industries raise to the top to provide the DMV with entertainment.
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FYIDC: Digging Farmers’ Markets
19 July 2011
Michelle Obama does it, now you can too. Bring the country to the city every day of the week with these local farmers' markets.
Posted in Editor's Picks
Access Pollywood: Roaring Twenties
19 July 2011
Capitol Hill staffers handle business and have fun in the district they help run.
Posted in Access Pollywood
FYIDC: Phillips Artsy Photo Contest
13 July 2011
The Phillips Collection is holding a photo contest that will get contestants to relate modern art to their everyday lives.
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The Dish: Going Rogue
11 July 2011
District chef RJ Cooper dishes about his new restaurant, Rogue 24.
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The Dish: Keep On Food Trucking
21 June 2011
Food in the Fast Lane : A Few of the District’s Top Rated Food Trucks
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The Dish: The Cajun Experience
20 June 2011
“Nobody does crawfish the way we do it in southern Louisiana, and nobody does southern Louisiana cooking the way we do it at The Cajun Experience!"
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Get Out and Give Back: Generation Hope’s Hope for Teen Parents
20 June 2011
This brand new nonprofit supports teen parents who want to complete college.
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Charity Spotlight: The Couple Collective
14 June 2011
Heather and Tony Podesta add a colorful touch to philanthropy by lending and donating art to area museums
Posted in Charity Spotlight
Pollywood: Women Warriors
06 June 2011
These two wives of Congressional members have titles that go well beyond “Mrs.”
Posted in Features
2011 Substance and Style Awards
02 June 2011
Our Substance and Style distinction honors individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life on the local and national scenes.
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Get Out and Give Back: Fast Food with the Assistance League of Northern Virginia
10 May 2011
So much good is done in so little time when preparing weekend food bags for hungry kids.
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Green Feature: Tyler Suiters Talks Earth Day
22 April 2011
Tyler Suiters, Washington Energy Correspondent for Bloomberg TV, expresses what Earth Day means to him.
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Paint the Town: Capital Portrait Treasures
19 April 2011
The National Portraits Gallery's exhibition of treasures from Washington private collections features very personal works loaned by more than 50 of the city's most prominent residents. Washington Life visited with a few of them before the show's April 8th opening.
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Twenty Something: Sacha Fierce
31 March 2011
Our latest single of the month, Sacha Simmons, is a fierce twenty-something, who lives by one motto, “don’t tell me, show me.”
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The Dish: Going Rogue
28 March 2011
Top toque RJ Cooper and master mixologist Derek Brown's Rogue 24 promises to not be merely a restaurant, but a gastronomic journey.
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ObamaLand: POTUS’ China Watcher
21 March 2011
President Obama’s national security advisor on Asian affairs Jeffrey Bader, accompanied by his wife, Rohini Talalla, talks optimistically about future Chinese-American relations.
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Fashionable Life: DC Is Rooted in Style
03 March 2011
Washingtonians’ high fashion sensibilities may not be readily apparent, but they run deep.
Posted in Fashionable Life
Music Notes: Theophilus London Takes U Street
25 February 2011
Theophilus London turns U Street Music Hall into a love shack, equipped with screaming female fans, dollar bills, and music that will make you dance
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Fashionable Life: DC Fashion Week Event List
24 February 2011
The power of style: DC Fashion Week features international collections of Fall/Winter 2011.
Posted in Fashionable Life
Twenty Something: Full Bloom – Single of The Month
15 February 2011
Our newest single of the month dishes on his best and worst dating moments.
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Creative Feature: Design Army
15 November 2010
Jake and Pum Lefebure and their graphic design firm Design Army are stirring up buzz and declaring war on the District's uncreative image.
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Creative List: Artists Abound at Arena
11 November 2010
We honor our annual creative issue with some of Washington D.C.'s brightest creative minds, shot on location at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C.
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Special Feature: Creative Dine & Dish
05 November 2010
Some of Washington’s leading creative movers and shakers recently gathered at J&G Steakhouse to discuss the area’s growing creative scene.
Posted in Features
Access Pollywood: Tee Time with The Donald
05 October 2010
At his new Country Club in Northern Virginia, Donald Trump Shares a Few Sharp Words on China, Obama, OPEC, The Apprentice and Golfing during a Recession
Posted in Access Pollywood
Twenty Something: 7 Signs She’s Into You
21 September 2010
These seven sultry signs signal straight to her heart.
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Life of the Party: Icing on the Cake
20 September 2010
When Michelle Snow Bracken and Todd Bracken married in 2009, they didn't think life could get sweeter...so opening a cupcake shop and launching thier own book ? That's the Icing on the Cake.
Posted in Events
Get Out & Give Back: Choosing a Charity- Do Ratios Matter?
20 September 2010
Data point or dealbreaker? Is the percent of a nonprofit’s revenues that support direct programming more important than its impact?
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Twenty Something: DC’s Dating Diva
20 September 2010
This month, Twenty Something caught up with Dating Guru Demetria L. Lucas to talk about what’s hot and what’s not-from DC guys to The First Family.
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Charity Spotlight: Innocents at Risk Takes to the Skies
26 August 2010
Despite representing a beacon for freedom and democracy throughout the world, Washington, D.C. is a major destination city for child trafficking.
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Exclusive: WL’s Real Housewives of DC After-Party
06 August 2010
Washington Life magazine and stars of “The Real Housewives of D.C.” co-hosted a lively VIP celebration at Buddha-Bar DC to celebrate the premiere of the show that everyone is talking about.
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Access Pollywood: The Real Housewives of DC
20 July 2010
Washington is a flutter in anticipation of the upcoming premiere of "The Real Housewives of DC" Thursday, August 5th on Bravo. We are opening up our photo galleries to get you up-to-date on who is who!
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Access Pollywood: Kournikova Prepares To Seduce DC
20 July 2010
Kournikova hits the district at the Washington Kastles Stadium Wednesday July 21.
Posted in Access Pollywood
FYIDC: 7 Expert Summer Travel Tips
01 July 2010
WL got an exclusive interview with Travelocity Senior Editor Genevieve Shaw Brown where we learned some secrets to booking your summer getaway, saving money, and getting some great benefits along the way.
Posted in FYIDC
FYIDC: Top Picks For Local “Staycations”
30 June 2010
You don’t need an overseas voyage to unwind – here are five fun suggestions you can experience within an hour of the city!
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Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
04 June 2010
This week was all about Gleeks, the start of summer, the continuing BP disaster, free donuts, a Beatle, a Golden Girl, and ...the 20 Hottest Conservative Women? Check out the top tweets ringing in the month of June.
Posted in Features
Society 2.0: This Week’s Top “Status” Report
28 May 2010
It was a week of finales and premieres, increased fares, and oil spill drama. From a suit designed especially for iPad users to an unusual but hilarious review of the LOST finale, these tweets sum up this tumultuous week.
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Power List 2010: DC Family Dynasties
19 May 2010
A selective list of top families whose wealth, political clout, and philanthropy allow them to make a major difference in the life of the nation’s capital
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Power List 2010: NextGen Media Personalities
17 May 2010
Finding it hard to keep track of all the cutting edge personalities who are transforming the news business these days? Here are a few you definitely need to know.
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Power List 2010: Power in the Arts
15 May 2010
These leaders in the arts community keeps Washington's creativity flowing
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Power List 2010: DC Power Couples
14 May 2010
These duos prove the the secret to success is often right by your side
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Power List 2010: The Titans of PR
14 May 2010
These PR powerhouses give voice to some of the world's most important companies, countries, and people
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Eco-Chic: America’s Path to Climate Success
23 April 2010
Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, on the historic Copenhagen climate conference.
Posted in Eco Chic
Feature: The Washington ‘A-List’ Revisited
22 April 2010
Hidden away in the back of the Jockey Club, four clued-in journalists discuss the ins, outs, and dramatis personae of the Washington social “A-List.”
Posted in Access Pollywood
Mixing It Up: Artini at the Corcoran Gallery
12 April 2010
Twelve local mixologists come together to show off their signature concoctions, inspired by artwork at the Corcoran Gallery
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Charity Spotlight: Q&A with Vital Voice Roshaneh Zafar
01 April 2010
Washington Life magazine talks with Roshaneh Zafar, the recipient of this year's Vital Voices Economic Empowerment Award.
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MUSIC MATTERS: Alicia Keys Gives Back to Africa
26 March 2010
Five lucky do-gooders are going to get the philanthropic experience of a lifetime going "Back to Africa" with Alicia Keys.
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WL Feature: Alec Ross, Digital Diplomat
25 March 2010
When Alec Ross talks about using new technology to deal with complex international problems, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton listens.
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Power Source: To Haiti With Love
25 March 2010
Hollywood, the diplomatic community, and powerful Washingtonians convened at the W Hotel Washington Sunday night to benefit the redevelopment of Haiti.
