The night before they were honored by President Barack Obama at the White House, recipients of the National Medal of the Arts and the National Humanities Medal were feted at a gala dinner attended by top Administration officials and non-political VIPs of every stripe.
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.
The Daily Caller launches, Journopalooza’s ‘Suspicious Package,’ and a star-studded Kennedy Center Honors Brunch
The Salahis testify today. Meanwhile, Washington Life has been told that the Secret Service was previously warned about the couple after a previous crash attempt during the inauguration event at the Lincoln Memorial.
05 March 2010
The night before they were honored by President Barack Obama at the White House, recipients of the National Medal of the Arts and the National Humanities Medal were feted at a gala dinner attended by top Administration officials and non-political VIPs of every stripe.
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.
23 February 2010
The Daily Caller launches, Journopalooza’s ‘Suspicious Package,’ and a star-studded Kennedy Center Honors Brunch
20 January 2010
The Salahis testify today. Meanwhile, Washington Life has been told that the Secret Service was previously warned about the couple after a previous crash attempt during the inauguration event at the Lincoln Memorial.
15 January 2010
Embassy Row's Middle East A-List comes out to support screening of "Journey to Mecca" and a night of much-welcomed positive imagery.
12 January 2010
Washington Life aired it's first prime-time TV special on Jan 9th 8PM and Jan 10th 6PM on DC50TV - the CW. If you didn't get a chance to view it . Check it out here!
11 December 2009
Gore Vidal’s new photo album offers a nostalgic look at bygone times.
10 December 2009
Robert De Niro, Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, and Bruce Springsteen were recognized for their contribution to the arts at the 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
05 December 2009
Colombian and Panamanian envoys focus on free trade agreements; the new chief of protocol doesn’t forget the little folks.
04 December 2009
Films on recent conflicts draw critical attention and two wily rogues hoodwink the media while tweaking Sarah Palin.
03 December 2009
Good political drama – "Jersey Boy's" Joseph Bwarie drops by Sen. Feinstein's office.
25 November 2009
Pomp and Circumstance at the Obamas' first State Dinner for the Indian Prime Minister Singh.
16 November 2009
Singapore’s ‘minister mentor’ feted; EU Commission’s ambassador departs for ‘greener’ pastures.
13 November 2009
The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a classically elegant mix of East and West with an long history and detailed design
13 November 2009
The IMPACT Arts + Film Fund pushes art and Hollywood with "Me and Orson Welles" screening
10 November 2009
Never underestimate the power of the pen: Meet some of Washington's leading creative writers.
10 November 2009
Michael Moore excoriates Wall Street, Italians celebrate their unique heritage.
08 November 2009
Go Ahead, Google Them. Meet some of the D.C.'s leading New Media professionals.
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.
05 November 2009
Smile for the Cameras. Meet some of the metro region's leading film, television, and video professionals.
03 November 2009
The National Italian American Foundation celebrate in style with their lavish annual gala
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."
21 October 2009
British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald names his favorite places in DC.
21 October 2009
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure comes to the Middle East.
21 October 2009
Contributing Editor and Diplomatic Dance columnist Gail Scott on the tightly-knit Embassy Row community.
21 October 2009
Growing up in New Jersey, I remember my mother telling me how she immigrated to America.
21 October 2009
Recognizing the essential role these spouses serve within the diplomatic community. Photos by Abby Greenawalt.
21 October 2009
Mark Drapeau writes on connecting to a global audience one tweet at a time.
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).
14 October 2009
We proudly present our 2009-2010 Washington Life Diplomatic List.
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.
12 October 2009
The W Hotel Washington and John Legend put on a grand opening performance, Pollywood style.
10 October 2009
“Twin City” mayors, global opportunities for women, and dinner with the “Nanny.”
02 October 2009
Jeffrey Wright gathers DC's African American power players to support Taia Peace Foundation and Maxwell.
30 September 2009
During a Hay Adams Rooftop Luncheon, John Grisham describes his D.C. roots and how Kindle is changing the book industry.
16 September 2009
Bailamos! The NHFA hosted their annual gala celebrating Noche Musicál Tuesday night at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
10 September 2009
The Obamas’ first diplomatic reception, the president’s sister comes to town, and diplomatic nuptials of note
09 September 2009
Fans celebrate soccer, Teddy Roosevelt, and budding authors throughout a sizzling summer season
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.
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: [...]
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 [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
20 July 2009
Ten reasons why you can get the work life you want (especially in a recession)
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
16 July 2009
Jane Stanton Hitchcock’s "Mortal Friends" is the perfect summer beach read – unless, of course, you’ve already gotten burned
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
01 July 2009
Luntz leaves, Dozier breathes fire and Press bumps liberal fists (and conservative heads).
01 July 2009
A reception to celebrate Julianne Moore's new children's book "Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully"
01 July 2009
Actor, advocate, and author Julianne Moore speaks her mind on Save the Children, Freckleface Strawberry, and why children shouldn’t act