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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.
The Creative List: TV and Film
Smile for the Cameras. Meet some of the metro region's leading film, television, and video professionals.
Mamma Mia! That’s Italian
The National Italian American Foundation celebrate in style with their lavish annual gala
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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The Creative List: TV and Film
05 November 2009
Smile for the Cameras. Meet some of the metro region's leading film, television, and video professionals.
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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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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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My Washington
21 October 2009
British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald names his favorite places in DC.
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Our Diplomatic Family
21 October 2009
Contributing Editor and Diplomatic Dance columnist Gail Scott on the tightly-knit Embassy Row community.
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Learning English in Kalorama
21 October 2009
Growing up in New Jersey, I remember my mother telling me how she immigrated to America.
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The European Union Spouses
21 October 2009
Recognizing the essential role these spouses serve within the diplomatic community. Photos by Abby Greenawalt.
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Diplomacy 2.0
21 October 2009
Mark Drapeau writes on connecting to a global audience one tweet at a time.
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Men’s Mag Power
19 October 2009
GQ takes a shot at listing top influencers and launches its 50 Most Powerful People in Washington issue on Pennsylvania Ave (but not at that address).
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The 2009 Ambassador’s Directory
14 October 2009
We proudly present our 2009-2010 Washington Life Diplomatic List.
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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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Bricks and Proverbs
10 October 2009
“Twin City” mayors, global opportunities for women, and dinner with the “Nanny.”
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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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An Aside with John Grisham
30 September 2009
During a Hay Adams Rooftop Luncheon, John Grisham describes his D.C. roots and how Kindle is changing the book industry.
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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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Terrell McSweeny
11 September 2009
The Vice President’s domestic policy advisor puts her carefully honed legal and political skills to work in the battle for health care reform
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Summertime on Embassy Row
10 September 2009
The Obamas’ first diplomatic reception, the president’s sister comes to town, and diplomatic nuptials of note
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Hot Topics
09 September 2009
Fans celebrate soccer, Teddy Roosevelt, and budding authors throughout a sizzling summer season
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Obama’s Wild Ride
08 September 2009
It’s been a long summer for Team Obama – Roland Flamini digests it all in preparation for a busy fall legislative season.
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Hill Harper Signs on for Sisters
19 August 2009
Julian Epstein Residence Photos by Tony Powell Hill Harper and Julian Epstein THE EVENT: Local pals feted CSI:NY star Hill Harper at a party honoring his new book, Letters to a Young Sister, which shares the same message of empowerment and respect as his previous best-seller focusing on young black men, Letters to a Young Brother. THE SCENE: [...]
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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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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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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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Manifest Your Destiny
22 July 2009
Cynee Simpson, Julian Epstein and Michelle Yankey Location: Luxe Studio, Home of Fendi Casa WL SPONSORED – Photos by Tony Powell and Zaid Hamid TOP OF THE HILL: Is there anything Hill Harper can’t do? The Harvard- educated star of CSI: NY is the author of two inspiring books, Letters to a Young Brother and Letters to a [...]
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Womenomics: News You Can Use
20 July 2009
Ten reasons why you can get the work life you want (especially in a recession)
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Director Spotlight
20 July 2009
Washington Life talks shop with The September Issue director R.J. Cutler, who captures the making of Vogue’s September 2007 issue and the reign of editor-in-chief Anna Wintour
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Too Close For Comfort
16 July 2009
Jane Stanton Hitchcock’s "Mortal Friends" is the perfect summer beach read – unless, of course, you’ve already gotten burned
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Silver Lining
16 July 2009
From stars to champs, troll movies to fashion mags, and international artists to famed former mayors, this year’s AFI/Discovery Channel SILVERDOCS spanned the whole spectrum
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Media Summer Sizzlers
01 July 2009
Luntz leaves, Dozier breathes fire and Press bumps liberal fists (and conservative heads).
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Reception for Julianne Moore
01 July 2009
A reception to celebrate Julianne Moore's new children's book "Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully"
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The Kids Are All Right
01 July 2009
Actor, advocate, and author Julianne Moore speaks her mind on Save the Children, Freckleface Strawberry, and why children shouldn’t act
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Summer’s International Melange
01 July 2009
British elegance, the gift of music, and a global fight to cure cancer.
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He’s Got the Look
18 June 2009
Not content with life just as an international musical artist and performer, Usher tells WL how he’s playing a new tune with his work with Nothing But Nets – the UN Foundation’s Malaria campaign – and his own foundation, Usher’s New Look
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Un-Stoppable
16 June 2009
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner wanted his 1998 address to the UN Association (UNA) to have a major impact. It certainly did when he announced in his matter-of-fact “Ted way” that he was donating $1 billion to support UN causes and activities. The result was the establishment of the UN Foundation. Michael M. Clements interviews the visionary philanthropist to find out what he thinks about the results thus far...
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UN Foundation Events
16 June 2009
Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Nafis Sadik Location: Residences of Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn, Jim Kimsey, and British Ambassador Sir Nigel and Lady Sheinwald WL EXCLUSIVE - Photos by Joseph Allen, Carrie Dorean, and Kyle Samperton HOME SWEET HOME: Since the UN Foundation Board of Directors’ annual meeting brought some of the world’s most influential philanthropic leaders [...]
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C.A.R.E. Cocktail Reception
12 June 2009
Aaron Williams and Kymberly Wolff Location: Home of Jose Cunningham and Greg Nelson WL SPONSORED – Photos by Luke Christopher COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE: CARE celebrated its 63rd anniversary with a pre-National Conference cocktail reception at the 16th Street NW art-filled home of Jose Cunningham and Greg Nelson. MIXING AND MINGLING: Annie Totah, Carole Randolph, Rafat and Shaista [...]
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C.A.R.E. Reception and Conference
12 June 2009
Carey Lowell, Richard Gere and Sheila Johnson Location: Ronald Reagan Building WL SPONSORED – Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke ACTORS AND ACTIVISTS: For the first time CARE’s annual advocacy conference was teamed with its yearly gala to bring together donors, corporate partners, and civic leaders to discuss global poverty issues and celebrate CARE’s work. The first day’s workshop [...]
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Refugees International Dinner
12 June 2009
Ashley Taylor and Coventry Burke Location: Embassy of Italy WL SPONSORED - Photos be Betsy Spruill Clarke CELEBRATING 30 YEARS: A major anniversary honoring Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kans.) and Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) for their Congressional refugee protection efforts and CNN founder Ted Turner, who was “interviewed” by the network’s ace foreign correspondent Christiane Amanpour about his savvy [...]
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WHCAD Power Brunch
11 June 2009
Kerry Washington and Christian Slater Location: Tammy Haddad Residence Photos by Tony Powell Click here for the full gallery of photos
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McLaughlin Brunch
11 June 2009
Cristina and John McLaughlin Location: Teatro Goldoni Photos by Kyle Samperton Click here for the full gallery of photos
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Impact Arts Party
11 June 2009
Kevin Bacon and Sosie Bacon Location: L2 Lounge WL SPONSORED – Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke and Stirling Elmendorf GETTING STARTED: Impact Arts + Film Fund teamed with Funny or Die and Washington Life to launch the WHCAD week-end at a celeb-packed “First Amendment” party where President Obama’s wunderkind speechwriter, Jon Favreau, was spotted cozying up to actress [...]
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Kennedy Center Spring Gala
10 June 2009
LeAnn Rimes Location: The Kennedy Center WL SPONSORED – Photos by Joseph Allen, Luke Christopher, Daniel Schwartz, and Margot Schulman WONDER WOMEN: This year’s gala celebrated women in the arts with an all-star A-list that included First Lady Michelle Obama (who made a surprise appearance), Vera Wang, Annie Leibovitz, Patti LaBelle, K.D. Lang, Midori, Chita Rivera, and, yes, [...]
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A Philanthropic Life
10 June 2009
Recently honored by CARE, Richard Gere talks about his passion for human rights and cultural preservation
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Legacy of Jazz
10 June 2009
Coming to take part in the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (June 5-15), Branford Marsalis, a member of America’s most famous jazz family, talks about the Musicians’ Village he founded with Harry Connick Jr. in New Orleans, his new album, and the American art form’s next generation
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Media Party Frenzy
10 June 2009
All the people, all the (best) parties before, during, and after this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
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Progress and Prosperity
01 May 2009
Women Leading Change Across Generations with Vital Voices Across the Globe
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54th Annual Corcoran Ball
01 May 2009
Camille Johnston and Desirée Glapion Rogers Location: The Corcoran Gallery of Art WL SPONSORED – Photos by Luke Christopher and Kyle Samperton ARTISTIC LIBERTIES: Over a thousand guests filled the historic Washington gallery for dinner and dancing to benefit the museum’s award-winning outreach, educational and scholarship programs. Artist Maya Lin’s exhibit, “Systematic Landscapes,” highlighted the festivities showcasing [...]
