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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
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
Suzanne Farrell, the celebrated Balanchine muse, claims her own artistic voice.
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."
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
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.
Posted in Front Page
Performing Arts: Suzanne Farrell Ballet Review
18 March 2010
Suzanne Farrell, the celebrated Balanchine muse, claims her own artistic voice.
Posted in Front Page
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
26 February 2010
Jason Ignacio’s dances are all about flux and change.
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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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
22 February 2010
R.W. 'Jonnhy' Apple's take on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail.
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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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
01 February 2010
Five secrets to creating successful private and public sector partnerships.
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