Diplomatic Dance: Hail, Farewell, and a Quiz

Diplomatic Dance: Hail, Farewell, and a Quiz

Singapore’s ‘minister mentor’ feted; EU Commission’s ambassador departs for ‘greener’ pastures.

Embassy Row: Uzbekistan’s Storied Home

Embassy Row: Uzbekistan’s Storied Home

The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a classically elegant mix of East and West with an long history and detailed design

Access Pollywood: Efron, Danes, and Linklater Advocate for Arts

Access Pollywood: Efron, Danes, and Linklater Advocate for Arts

The IMPACT Arts + Film Fund pushes art and Hollywood with "Me and Orson Welles" screening

The Creative List: Written Word

The Creative List: Written Word

Never underestimate the power of the pen: Meet some of Washington's leading creative writers.

The Creative List: New Media

The Creative List: New Media

Go Ahead, Google Them. Meet some of the D.C.'s leading New Media professionals.

Heavyweight Philanthropy at Fight Night

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.


Diplomatic Dance: Hail, Farewell, and a Quiz

Diplomatic Dance: Hail, Farewell, and a Quiz

16 November 2009

Singapore’s ‘minister mentor’ feted; EU Commission’s ambassador departs for ‘greener’ pastures.

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

Embassy Row: Uzbekistan’s Storied Home

Embassy Row: Uzbekistan’s Storied Home

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

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

Access Pollywood: Efron, Danes, and Linklater Advocate for Arts

Access Pollywood: Efron, Danes, and Linklater Advocate for Arts

13 November 2009

The IMPACT Arts + Film Fund pushes art and Hollywood with "Me and Orson Welles" screening

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The Creative List: Written Word

The Creative List: Written Word

10 November 2009

Never underestimate the power of the pen: Meet some of Washington's leading creative writers.

Posted in Creative List

Hollywood on the Potomac: A Film and a Festa

Hollywood on the Potomac: A Film and a Festa

10 November 2009

Michael Moore excoriates Wall Street, Italians celebrate their unique heritage.

Posted in Hollywood on the Potomac

The Creative List: New Media

The Creative List: New Media

08 November 2009

Go Ahead, Google Them. Meet some of the D.C.'s leading New Media professionals.

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Heavyweight Philanthropy at Fight Night

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.

Posted in Access Pollywood

The Creative List: TV and Film

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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Hollywood on the Potomac: Mamma Mia! That’s Italian

Hollywood on the Potomac: Mamma Mia! That’s Italian

03 November 2009

The National Italian American Foundation celebrate in style with their lavish annual gala

Posted in Events

Woody Harrelson Makes An IMPACT

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."

Posted in Access Pollywood

Diplomatic Dance: My Washington

Diplomatic Dance: My Washington

21 October 2009

British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald names his favorite places in DC.

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

Diplomatic Dance: A Race Through History

Diplomatic Dance: A Race Through History

21 October 2009

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure comes to the Middle East.

Posted in Charity Spotlight

Our Diplomatic Family

Our Diplomatic Family

21 October 2009

Contributing Editor and Diplomatic Dance columnist Gail Scott on the tightly-knit Embassy Row community.

Posted in Ambassador's Directory

Diplomatic Dance: Learning English in Kalorama

Diplomatic Dance: Learning English in Kalorama

21 October 2009

Growing up in New Jersey, I remember my mother telling me how she immigrated to America.

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

The European Union Spouses

The European Union Spouses

21 October 2009

Recognizing the essential role these spouses serve within the diplomatic community. Photos by Abby Greenawalt.

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

Diplomacy 2.0

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

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).

Posted in Access Pollywood

The 2009 Ambassador’s Directory

The 2009 Ambassador’s Directory

14 October 2009

We proudly present our 2009-2010 Washington Life Diplomatic List.

Posted in Ambassador's Directory

Obama’s Coming Out Party

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.

Posted in Access Pollywood

WL Insider: W’s Operatic Opening

WL Insider: 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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Hollywood on the Potomac: Bricks and Proverbs

Hollywood on the Potomac: Bricks and Proverbs

10 October 2009

“Twin City” mayors, global opportunities for women, and dinner with the “Nanny.”

Posted in Front Page

WL Insider: Maxwell’s Afternoon Hangout

WL Insider: Maxwell’s Afternoon Hangout

02 October 2009

Jeffrey Wright gathers DC's African American power players to support Taia Peace Foundation and Maxwell.

Posted in Access Pollywood

Access Pollywood: An Aside with John Grisham

Access Pollywood: 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.

Posted in Access Pollywood

Sotomayor Mambós at Noche Musicál

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

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

Posted in Features

Summertime on Embassy Row

Summertime on Embassy Row

10 September 2009

The Obamas’ first diplomatic reception, the president’s sister comes to town, and diplomatic nuptials of note

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

Hollywood on the Potomac: Hot Topics

Hollywood on the Potomac: Hot Topics

09 September 2009

Fans celebrate soccer, Teddy Roosevelt, and budding authors throughout a sizzling summer season

Posted in Hollywood on the Potomac

Obama’s Wild Ride

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.

Posted in Features

Hill Harper Signs on for Sisters

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: [...]

Posted in Pollywood

All that Jazz

All that Jazz

01 August 2009

Perspectives on power and music, plus diplomatic comings and goings.

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

So Much to Celebrate

So Much to Celebrate

01 August 2009

The press gets a new home and kicks off the gala season.

Posted in Media Spotlight

Newseum Opening Reception

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 [...]

Posted in Access Pollywood

Different Sames Book & Art Launch

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

Posted in Events

Pen/Faulkner and Eat, Pray, Love

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

Posted in Events

The Week’s Soiree for Joe Scarborough

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

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

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

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

Posted in Events

Womenomics Book Party

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 [...]

Posted in Events

Hot, Flat and Shrouded

Hot, Flat and Shrouded

24 July 2009

Global Diplomacy Materializes From Decentralized Social Media.

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Reagan Foundation Dinner

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

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 [...]

Posted in Access Pollywood

Womenomics: News You Can Use

Womenomics: News You Can Use

20 July 2009

Ten reasons why you can get the work life you want (especially in a recession)

Posted in Features

Director Spotlight

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

Posted in Pollywood

Too Close For Comfort

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

Posted in Features

Silver Lining

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

Posted in Access Pollywood

Media Summer Sizzlers

Media Summer Sizzlers

01 July 2009

Luntz leaves, Dozier breathes fire and Press bumps liberal fists (and conservative heads).

Posted in Media Spotlight

Reception for Julianne Moore

Reception for Julianne Moore

01 July 2009

A reception to celebrate Julianne Moore's new children's book "Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully"

Posted in Access Pollywood

The Kids Are All Right

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

Summer’s International Melange

01 July 2009

British elegance, the gift of music, and a global fight to cure cancer.

Posted in Diplomatic Dance

He’s Got the Look

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

Posted in Pollywood

Un-Stoppable

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

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

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 [...]

Posted in Pollywood

C.A.R.E. Reception and Conference

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 [...]

Posted in Pollywood

Refugees International Dinner

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 [...]

Posted in Access Pollywood

WHCAD Power Brunch

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

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

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 [...]

Posted in Access Pollywood

Kennedy Center Spring Gala

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, [...]

Posted in Access Pollywood

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