Fashionable Life: Art of Fashion at Neiman Marcus

Fashionable Life: Art of Fashion at Neiman Marcus

Art, dancing, and fashion- the absolutely fabulous Art of Fashion event at Neiman Marcus

Paint the Town: Persona Grata at Gallery Plan B

Paint the Town: Persona Grata at Gallery Plan B

Gallery plan b latest exhibit, Persona Grata, is a showcase of figurative works in painting, photography and sculpture by both local and non-local artists.

Performing Arts: Suzanne Farrell Ballet Review

Performing Arts: Suzanne Farrell Ballet Review

Suzanne Farrell, the celebrated Balanchine muse, claims her own artistic voice.

Music Notes: Shane Hines’s Wammy

Music Notes: Shane Hines’s Wammy

A homegrown musician wins the biggest WAMMY and now stands on the brink of stardom with hooks and melodies that will put you, yes, in his "trance."

Wine & Spirits: Slainte! Beer Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day

Wine & Spirits: Slainte! Beer Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day

On St. Patrick's Day, wear green rather than drink it, and instead reach for a brew-based cocktail.

Trend Report: Heavy Metal

Trend Report: Heavy Metal

Designers like Michael Kors and Jason Wu tapped into their inner rock stars and added a bit of metallic glam to this season’s look.


Fashionable Life: Art of Fashion at Neiman Marcus

Fashionable Life: Art of Fashion at Neiman Marcus

19 March 2010

Art, dancing, and fashion- the absolutely fabulous Art of Fashion event at Neiman Marcus

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Paint the Town: Persona Grata at Gallery Plan B

Paint the Town: Persona Grata at Gallery Plan B

19 March 2010

Gallery plan b latest exhibit, Persona Grata, is a showcase of figurative works in painting, photography and sculpture by both local and non-local artists.

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Performing Arts: Suzanne Farrell Ballet Review

Performing Arts: Suzanne Farrell Ballet Review

18 March 2010

Suzanne Farrell, the celebrated Balanchine muse, claims her own artistic voice.

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Music Notes: Shane Hines’s Wammy

Music Notes: Shane Hines’s Wammy

18 March 2010

A homegrown musician wins the biggest WAMMY and now stands on the brink of stardom with hooks and melodies that will put you, yes, in his "trance."

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Get Out and Give Back: Give a Click

17 March 2010

A new website allows you to do good while you travel

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Wine & Spirits: Slainte! Beer Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day

Wine & Spirits: Slainte! Beer Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day

16 March 2010

On St. Patrick's Day, wear green rather than drink it, and instead reach for a brew-based cocktail.

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Trend Report: Heavy Metal

Trend Report: Heavy Metal

16 March 2010

Designers like Michael Kors and Jason Wu tapped into their inner rock stars and added a bit of metallic glam to this season’s look.

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Performing Arts: Arena’s Light in the Piazza

Performing Arts: Arena’s Light in the Piazza

15 March 2010

Arena Stage explores a love that triumphs over cultural boundaries and family secrets.

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Washington Life’s 2010 Fashion Awards

Washington Life’s 2010 Fashion Awards

12 March 2010

We salute 35 men and women who bring that je ne sais quoi to the ballrooms and boardrooms of Washington.

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Get Out and Give Back:  Honoring the Greatest

Get Out and Give Back: Honoring the Greatest

12 March 2010

The Honor Flight Network flies World War II veterans, free of charge, to Washington, DC to visit the memorial built in their honor.

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Wine & Spirits: Jockey Club Features Hanzell Vineyards

Wine & Spirits: Jockey Club Features Hanzell Vineyards

12 March 2010

Guests at The Fairfax Embassy Row's Jockey Club certainly didn’t suffer from Pinot envy at the Hanzell Vineyards wine dinner.

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Music Notes: The B.E.P. ‘Meet Us Halfway’ in DC

11 March 2010

With fans in the stands and Bacardi in hand, the Black Eyed Peas Concert and After-Party were high in demand. By Dina Duella Songstress Fergie serenading fans The DC leg of the Black Eyed Peas World Tour proved to be not just a good nigh, but a great one. The E.N.D. World Tour at the Verizon Center [...]

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Fashion Shoot: A Night at the Museum

Fashion Shoot: A Night at the Museum

11 March 2010

The latest spring fashions were on display at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.

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The Dish: Time to Revisit The Jockey Club

The Dish: Time to Revisit The Jockey Club

08 March 2010

With Chef Levi Mezick at the helm, Dupont Circle's famous restaurant The Jockey Club is worth a second visit.

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WL Fashion TV: Going Glam at the Corcoran

WL Fashion TV: Going Glam at the Corcoran

08 March 2010

WL's fashion squad teamed up for a high fashion photo shoot channeling creativity within the walls of the Corcoran Gallery of Art.

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Get Out and Give Back: Golfing Fore Good

Get Out and Give Back: Golfing Fore Good

08 March 2010

The First Tee uses golf as its platform to teach children its nine core values

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Wine & Spirits: Lord Fairfax Sipped Here

Wine & Spirits: Lord Fairfax Sipped Here

05 March 2010

Fairfax County opens the first winery since the age of Thomas Jefferson and Lord Fairfax.

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Fashionable Life: DC Power Stylists

Fashionable Life: DC Power Stylists

05 March 2010

Behind every presidential candidate, First Lady, network news anchor, socialite and CEO, there is a top stylist and colorist.

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MUSIC MATTERS: WHO Wants a Charity Tee?

MUSIC MATTERS: WHO Wants a Charity Tee?

04 March 2010

What do Pete Townsend and Michael Kors have in common? They are both Designers!

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Literature: Gina Welch In the Land of Believers

Literature: Gina Welch In the Land of Believers

03 March 2010

Salvation, baptism, church attendance, evangelizing – what is the story behind the Evangelical Christian movement. Gina Welch goes undercover to find out.

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Wine & Spirits: Oscar Night Libations

Wine & Spirits: Oscar Night Libations

03 March 2010

On Sunday evening, it really doesn’t matter who wins or loses, as long as the potions are flowing!

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MUSIC NOTES: Imelda May’s Palpable Coolness

MUSIC NOTES: Imelda May’s Palpable Coolness

03 March 2010

One of popular music's coolest stars is anything but a diva.

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Paint the Town: An ARTrageous Gala

Paint the Town: An ARTrageous Gala

02 March 2010

The Smithsonian American Art Museum's annual gala drew the city's young and old art enthusiasts in large number.

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Fashionable Life: New York Fashion Week Recap

Fashionable Life: New York Fashion Week Recap

02 March 2010

D.C.'s fashion forward crowd prowls the glittery tents of New York's Fashion Week for a preview of the Fall 2010 Collections.

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The Dish: Westend Bistro’s New Menu

The Dish: Westend Bistro’s New Menu

01 March 2010

Chef de Cuisine Joe Palma whips up a delicious new bistro classics menu this spring at Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert.

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Fashionable Life: Did Pink Jams Rock?

Fashionable Life: Did Pink Jams Rock?

01 March 2010

Just as D.C. Fashion Week draws to a close, the city’s hipster fashion pack crammed into the Longview Gallery for a Betsey Johnson runway show to benefit Pink Jams, a D.C. based breast cancer awareness charity.

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Fashionable Life: DC Fashion Week Recap

Fashionable Life: DC Fashion Week Recap

01 March 2010

Full recap of DC Fashion Week, trying to make Washington "The Center of International Fashion." We still have a while to go, but, we are on our way.

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Paint the Town: Finland’s Green & Arty Night

Paint the Town: Finland’s Green & Arty Night

26 February 2010

Green was the color of the night at the Embassy of Finland's celebration of their LEED Gold certification status as the first green embassy in the U.S.

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Get Out and Give Back: A Non-Profit Strategy For Haiti

Get Out and Give Back: A Non-Profit Strategy For Haiti

26 February 2010

Panel members from non-profits that work directly with Haitian relief efforts share their plans to support Haiti, and the best ways to give.

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Performing Arts: Dancer Jason Ignacio On the Move

Performing Arts: Dancer Jason Ignacio On the Move

26 February 2010

Jason Ignacio’s dances are all about flux and change.

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The Dish: Happy Hour at Napoleon!

The Dish: Happy Hour at Napoleon!

26 February 2010

Napoleon Bar & Bistro Happy Hour – Get Your Francophile On!

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Fashionable Life: Ready for District Sample Sale?

Fashionable Life: Ready for District Sample Sale?

26 February 2010

Looking good and doing good go hand-in-hand March 16th at the District Sample Sale, a chic and charitable event that donates 100% of its profits.

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Wine & Spirits: Do Canadian Wines Win the Gold?

Wine & Spirits: Do Canadian Wines Win the Gold?

25 February 2010

Our neighbors to the north make some killer juice, including rare, rich icewine and dry, food friendly Rieslings.

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The Dish: Charlie Palmer’s Lovely Oyster Recipe

The Dish: Charlie Palmer’s Lovely Oyster Recipe

25 February 2010

Celebrated chef Charlie Palmer dishes on the romantic offerings of oysters.

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MUSIC MATTERS: Kris Allen & UN Foundation in Haiti

MUSIC MATTERS: Kris Allen & UN Foundation in Haiti

25 February 2010

American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen hasn’t wasted a second of his fame, and jumped head first into making a difference.

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MUSIC MATTERS: Wolf Trap’s Cause-Conscious Line Up

MUSIC MATTERS: Wolf Trap’s Cause-Conscious Line Up

24 February 2010

Wolf Trap is Washington institution where the “arts come out to play” and 2010 is no exception. When not on stage, how do featured headliner’s give back?

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The Dish: Brunch at Masa 14

The Dish: Brunch at Masa 14

22 February 2010

Tapas for brunch? It's so much better than you would expect. 14th Street's Masa 14 fuses Latin and Japanese flavors to take everyone's favorite weekend meal to a whole new level.

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Trend Report: Fashion Week Spring Redux

Trend Report: Fashion Week Spring Redux

22 February 2010

The first season of 2010 brings bright hues, colorful prints, and ’80s flashbacks – again.

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Wine & Spirits: A Bloody Good Drink

Wine & Spirits: A Bloody Good Drink

22 February 2010

R.W. 'Jonnhy' Apple's take on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail.

Posted in Lifestyles

Paint the Town: Redefining the Art of Collecting

Paint the Town: Redefining the Art of Collecting

19 February 2010

The Art Registry Gallery at Todd Christofaro proves that art collecting isn't just a pastime for the wealthy elite, but an exciting and educational endeavor available to all.

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MUSIC MATTERS: Garth Brooks’ Grammy on the Hill

MUSIC MATTERS: Garth Brooks’ Grammy on the Hill

19 February 2010

When Garth Brooks announced he was "coming out of retirement" no one would have guessed he meant in the halls of Congress.

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Performing Arts: Arena Returns Home

Performing Arts: Arena Returns Home

18 February 2010

This fall, Arena Stage celebrates their 60th anniversary in the now complete Mead Center for American Theater.

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MUSIC MATTERS: Pink Fashion Rocks!

MUSIC MATTERS: Pink Fashion Rocks!

18 February 2010

DC’s Pink Jams is "Great Music for a Great Cause" promoting Breast Cancer Awareness and early detection with thumpin’ speakers, active artists and a rock and roll attitude.

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Get Out and Give Back:  ALIVE’s Saturday Morning Wake-Up Call

Get Out and Give Back: ALIVE’s Saturday Morning Wake-Up Call

17 February 2010

It takes a team to make Alive's last-Saturday food drive work.

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Performing Arts: CityDance’s Paul Gordon Emerson

Performing Arts: CityDance’s Paul Gordon Emerson

16 February 2010

Combining social conscience with dynamic physical talent, CityDance is playing its part in the local community as well as on the international scene.

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Wine & Spirits: Mardi Gras Cocktail Recipes!

Wine & Spirits: Mardi Gras Cocktail Recipes!

15 February 2010

From a twist on the Sazerac to a variation of the Hurricane, local mixologists have got you covered on Fat Tuesday.

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The Dish: Sweetgreen’s Eco-Friendly Eats

The Dish: Sweetgreen’s Eco-Friendly Eats

15 February 2010

Three Georgetown students set out to build a fast-casual concept of dining which is healthy and eco-friendly.

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MUSIC NOTES: John Mayall, Blues Professor

MUSIC NOTES: John Mayall, Blues Professor

15 February 2010

A blues legend talks humbly about his influence on some of the world's greatest musicians as well as his own musical tastes.

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Wine & Spirits: Try Red Bubbles for Valentine’s Day!

Wine & Spirits: Try Red Bubbles for Valentine’s Day!

11 February 2010

Sure, drinking pink bubbly on Valentine’s Day is fun, flirty and romantic. But red sparklers can be downright naughty.

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Paint the Town: Phillips After 5

Paint the Town: Phillips After 5

11 February 2010

The Phillips Collection dips into the nightlife scene, with their monthly happy hour that celebrates art, music, food and wine.

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The Dish: Meet Birch & Barley

The Dish: Meet Birch & Barley

10 February 2010

Situated in Logan Circle, Churchkey's downstairs sister restaurant shines with flavorful, complex food.

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Get Out & Give Back: Ted Leonsis’ Business of Happiness

Get Out & Give Back: Ted Leonsis’ Business of Happiness

09 February 2010

Ted Leonsis is happy. He wants you to be happy too in his new book "The Business of Happiness: 6 Secrets to Extraordinary Success in Life and Work"

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Fashionable Life: Jorge Adeler’s Pearls of the Orient

Fashionable Life: Jorge Adeler’s Pearls of the Orient

08 February 2010

Jeweler Jorge Adeler recounts his life-changing experiences in the Far East during a tour to the pearl industry’s epicenter.

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2010 The Young and The Guest List Fashion Shoot

2010 The Young and The Guest List Fashion Shoot

08 February 2010

The annual The Young and The Guest List fashion shoot takes a classic turn this year with “Glamour Redefined.” Anna Soellner is vice president for communications at the progressive think tank, the Center for American Progress. She is wearing a J. Mendel daffodil yellow silk organza gown ($6,280); Saks Jandel, 5510 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, Md., [...]

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Wine & Spirits: Happy National Pisco Sour Day!

Wine & Spirits: Happy National Pisco Sour Day!

06 February 2010

The Embassy of Peru celebrates National Pisco Sour Day with classic and unconventional takes on the country's signature cocktail.

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MUSIC MATTERS: John Mayer’s Personal Ebay

MUSIC MATTERS: John Mayer’s Personal Ebay

06 February 2010

The crooner well known for who he’s dating, things he's tweeting and what he’s singing is also happy to give back.

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The Dish: Bond 45 Opens at National Harbor

The Dish: Bond 45 Opens at National Harbor

04 February 2010

A new Italian steak and seafood restaurant opens up in Maryland's National Harbor.

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MUSIC MATTERS: Downloading for Haiti

MUSIC MATTERS: Downloading for Haiti

03 February 2010

The GRAMMY foundation's Haitian relief has taken to iTunes and "We Are the World" ... again

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WL Fashion TV: Making of the 2010 YGL Fashion Shoot

WL Fashion TV: Making of the 2010 YGL Fashion Shoot

03 February 2010

Washington Life goes behind-the-scenes at the 2010 Young & The Guest List fashion shoot at The Jefferson Hotel.

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Get Out & Give Back: Successful Private/Public Partnerships

Get Out & Give Back: Successful Private/Public Partnerships

01 February 2010

Five secrets to creating successful private and public sector partnerships.

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