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Around Town: Revelations and Risotto
Literary lights ponder before dinner at the Folger; media types don aprons for a cause.
Over the Moon: Fall Affairs
Brides and grooms, estimable estates, and the very best autumn benefits in Hunt Country.
Washington Has a Secret: We Have Artists!
Washington is a city about secrets. Everyone has one. We are letting one of them out of the bag – D.C. is creative
Access Pollywood: Efron, Danes, and Linklater Advocate for Arts
The IMPACT Arts + Film Fund pushes art and Hollywood with "Me and Orson Welles" screening
Around Town: Revelations and Risotto
16 November 2009
Literary lights ponder before dinner at the Folger; media types don aprons for a cause.
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Over the Moon: Fall Affairs
15 November 2009
Brides and grooms, estimable estates, and the very best autumn benefits in Hunt Country.
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Washington Has a Secret: We Have Artists!
13 November 2009
Washington is a city about secrets. Everyone has one. We are letting one of them out of the bag – D.C. is creative
Posted in Creative List
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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Around Town: Lombardi is Still A Winner
10 November 2009
“Celebrate Lombardi” was this year’s theme of the Lombardi Gala, skillfully chaired by Howard B. Adler and Tanya Adler.
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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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Around Town: Red Carpet Curb Appeal
01 November 2009
Celebrating the release of the new 2010 Cadillac SRX, local car aficionados strolled the red carpet at Jim Coleman Cadillac in Bethesda.
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WL Insider: One Night Art Stand
28 October 2009
Hickok Cole is known for its architecture, but its annual Art Night is helping build the local arts community.
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WL Insider: Sea and be Seen
28 October 2009
A ‘Nautical Affair’ at the Corcoran had a crew of up and coming Washington socialites – did the event (and fashion) sink or swim?
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Over the Moon: Rain or Shine – Gold Cup Time!
22 October 2009
The wind and the rain didn't stop Washington Life and Gold Cup aficionados from having a great time!
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Diplomatic Dance: A Race Through History
21 October 2009
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure comes to the Middle East.
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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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Around Town: The Season Starts
16 October 2009
Lynda Webster serves coffee to the ladies and the Killions prepare to return to the City of Light.
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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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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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Celebrating Omar’s 30th
09 October 2009
Napoléon Bistro Photos by Tony Powell Omar Popal THE EVENT: Omar Popal is smart, handsome, charming, a bit mischevious in good hearted way, and oh-so-discreet – just a few of the reasons why 300 of his best pals jammed Napoléon Bistro, his family’s Adams-Morgan eatery, to drink, dine, and dance in honor of the actor/model/restaurateur’s 30th. THE SCENE: [...]
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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.
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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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Planning Your Dream Event
15 September 2009
Top event planners and designers share their success stories
Posted in Lifestyles
Over the Moon: Presidential Escape
14 September 2009
Middleburg has been a haven for many prominent political figures over the years
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Around Town: Pisco And Piano
08 September 2009
Aiding earthquake victims, a trip to Mahlerfest, and a local music prodigy
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Around Town: Out in Style
28 July 2009
The best in hats, helping the homeless, and a bold approach to spotting airborne human traffickers
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Sasha Bruce House Benefit
27 July 2009
Pamela Peabody, Sylvia Ripley, and Henry von Eichel Location: The British Ambassador’s Residence WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Kyle Samperton “DENYCE, DINNER & DIPLOMAS”: Cocktails with le tout Washington in a sublime garden, dinner with primo wines, and mezzo soprano Denyce Graves singing works by Strauss, Saint-Saëns, and Offenbach before “Habanera” from “Carmen” and multiple encores of soulful spirituals. [...]
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Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies Dinner
27 July 2009
Eric Zinterhofer and Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer. Location: State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms WL EXCLUSIVE: Photos by Mary Hilliard HIGH HONORS: More arts grandees than ever showed up for FAPE this year, and no wonder – with first-time host Hillary Rodham Clinton greeting guests and Supremo culture maven Justice Stephen Breyer receiving the first Leonore and Walter Annenberg Award for [...]
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Point Foundation Benefit
21 July 2009
Jorge Valencia, Ernesto Santalla, and Glen Ackerman Location: Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams showroom WL SPONSORED – Photos by Luke Christopher SUPER SCHOLARS: The city’s LGBT power set gathered at the stylish 14th Street showroom of interior designers Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams to raise over $30,000 for the Point Foundation National LGBT Scholarship Fund. Gold spoke about [...]
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Starlight Children’s Foundation MidAtlantic Summer Soirée
21 July 2009
Kacey Pappas, Sharon Dougherty Location: Senate Square WL SPONSORED – Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke STARRY NIGHT: The sprawling rooftop of Abdo Development’s Senate Square on I Street set the scene for a cozy summer evening’s party to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation – MidAtlantic. Women wore summer frocks, guests sat poolside to watch the sunset, and everyone chipped in to [...]
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Washington Performing Arts Society Annual Gala
19 June 2009
Barbara Gordon, June Libin, and Bonnie McElveen-Hunter Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel WL SPONSORED – Photos by Kyle Samperton BLOWN AWAY: When the most renowned jazz musician and trumpter of his generation is the featured entertainment, your event is bound to be spectacular. Special guest artist Wynton Marsalis treated revelers to a set of swing-era jazz that [...]
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Cultural Development Corporation Gala
15 June 2009
Mitzi Hale and Melissa Costa Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center WL SPONSORED – Photos by Luke Christopher A DECADE OF CULTURE: The Cultural Development Corporation celebrated its 10th birthday with a decidedly different bash on H Street. After admiring the modern Marie Antoinette-inspired décor with candy-colored chandeliers and bubblegum pink candelabras handpicked by gala co-chairman Chris Boutlier, artists [...]
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America’s Polo Cup
11 June 2009
Nicki Kalokerinos and Mark Goode Location: Capitol Polo Club, Poolesville, Md. WL SPONSORED - Photos by Dana Bowden, Robert Keller, Kyle Samperton, and Jeremy Zeigler A FASHIONABLE START: Crowds trekked out to the highly anticipated match between the U.S. and Australian polo teams with fashion, music, and culinary sideline events organized by event founders Tareq and Michaele Salahi. [...]
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Around Town: Spring Goes Forth
01 June 2009
Honoring John Whitehead, “Living Goddesses,” and jazzy cocktails in Georgetown.
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The Heinz Center Roast of Tom Lovejoy
07 May 2009
Celebrities and politicos turned out to honor the renowned conservationist.
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Wonder Women
01 May 2009
The 17th Annual Kennedy Center Spring Gala celebrates Women in The Arts (and Michelle Obama).
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Spring Into Action
01 May 2009
A sumptuous wedding, sassy valets, and a lively bash for Catholic Charities.
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The Young & The Guest List
01 May 2009
Caron and Andrea Butler Location: Capitol Plaza and Ibiza Nightclub WL HOSTED - Photos by Betsy Spruill Clarke, Luke Christopher, Fitsum Bellay, Anchyi Wei, and Carol Joynt/NYSD THE EVENT: This year’s soirée got the accomplished listees down to the growing NoMa district, just north of Union Station. Capitol Plaza, the new-office-space-turned-spectacular-lounge was brimming with political stars from the [...]
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Capitol Movement Project
01 May 2009
Stephanie Jojokian and JT Taylor Location: Champions and Lincoln Theatre WL SPONSORED – Photos by Tony Powell Shake it: Besides the “wow” factor of having both Redskins and Wizards cheerleaders present, the annual fundraiser was a great way to support one of the area’s leading dance companies. The Big Dance: The success of co-founders Amber Yancey and Stephanie [...]
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Africa Live(s)!
01 May 2009
Thirty years after becoming part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of African Art is more relevant than ever
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Helen Hayes Awards
01 May 2009
Irini Tsikurishvili Location: Warner Theatre and J.W. Marriott Hotel WL SPONSORED – Photos by Kyle Samperton A MAJOR SWEEP: Signature Theatre walked off with 10 prizes at the 25th annual awards ceremony, with Les Miserables nabbing all the musical acting categories except for male lead (which also went to Signature’s David Margulies for The Happy Time). LADIES NIGHT: [...]
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Behind the Scenes…
01 May 2009
How to top three years of headline-making fêtes? With the unexpected!
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Head of the Class
01 May 2009
Celebrating and rewarding excellence in D.C. schools at School Night 2009
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The Ovation Society of the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
01 May 2009
Allison and Chris Putala Location: The home of Christopher & Allison Putala WL SPONSORED – Photos by Kyle Samperton ALL THAT JAZZ: At the Georgetown home of Christopher and Allison Putala, The Duke Ellington Ovation Society’s young donors counted down the days to the festival’s main event, a gala concert at the Kennedy Center with Harry [...]
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MenzFit Benefit
01 April 2009
Chauncey Foust and Terrance Boykon Location: Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store Photos by Luke Christopher DRESS FOR SUCCESS: It’s hard enough making a good impression in a job interview without having to appear wearing shabby clothes. That’s where MenzFit comes in – the tiny District boutique that helps low-income men get professional clothing as well as job [...]
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Without a Stitch
01 April 2009
“So, Mary McFadden arrives at the Queen of Thailand’s palace with just a handbag and the clothes on her back…”
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Homage to a Master
01 April 2009
Andrew Wyeth’s hold on the American imagination made him the country’s most popular living artist.
Posted in Art and Auction
African Queen
27 March 2009
The National Museum of African Art fetes its new director Johnnetta Cole
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Washington Pays Tribute to the Senate’s ‘Lion’
10 March 2009
President and Mrs. Obama headline an 'Enchanted Evening' of festivities honoring Senator Ted Kennedy
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Plácido Domingo Wants You!
01 March 2009
The Washington National Opera uses smart tactics to draw young audiences.
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Woodley House Movie Benefit
01 March 2009
Kay Kendall and Jack Davies Location: Spices Asian Restaurant and Uptown Theater WL SPONSORED – Photos by Kyle Samperton YES! Continuing its connection with the Valenti family and Hollywood, Woodley House screened Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures’ smash hit, Yes Man, to celebrate its 50th anniversary and its mission to help people suffering from mental illness. [...]
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Studio Santalla Open House
01 March 2009
Ernesto Santalla and Gladys Kelley Location: Studio Santalla, Georgetown WL SPONSORED – Photos by Kyle Samperton FUN BY DESIGN: Host with the most Ernesto Santalla opened his Georgetown architecture and interior design studio to Washington’s creative set for wine, charcuterie, and lovely company. Click here for the full gallery of photos
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Vernon Jordan Book Party
01 March 2009
Amy Goldson and Vernon Jordan Location: David and Katherine Bradley Residence Photos by Kyle Samperton A SPELLBINDER’S SPEECHES: Vernon Jordan confounded expectations when he vowed to become a lawyer after hearing Thurgood Marshall speak. Years later, the wheel came full circle when he spoke at Marshall’s funeral. Since his own career has featured many important speeches, it was [...]
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Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley
01 March 2009
Chris Murray and photographer David Burnett Location: Govinda Gallery WL EXCLUSIVE – Photos by Kyle Samperton JAMMIN’ MON!: In honor of Bob Marley’s birthday, Govinda Gallery opened its doors to Washington’s arts crowd to celebrate “Soul Rebel: An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley,” presenting David Burnett’s photographs of the legendary musician. On assignment for Time Magazine, Burnett photographed [...]
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Children’s National Medical Center Dancing After Dark
01 March 2009
Bailey Switzer and Bobby Blair Location: Posh Restaurant and Supper Club WL SPONSORED – Photos by Kyle Samperton JUST DANCE: The night was cold but the city’s young philanthropic set turned up the heat on the dance floor after coming out in force for an evening of drinks, desserts, and of course, dancing. The second annual event brought [...]
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Martinis for the Mall
01 March 2009
Chip and Sally Akridge Location: Teatro Goldoni WL SPONSORED – Photos by Tony Powell CHEERS! Guests crowded into Teatro Goldoni to toast the launch of the L’Enfant Society, the Trust for the National Mall’s young professional group. Friends gathered for martinis, food and fun while discussing the group’s upcoming events and plans to revitalize “America’s Front Yard.” [...]
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The 2009 Young & The Guest List
01 March 2009
WL's Guide to the Most Influential Washingtonians Under 40.
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Revolutionary Age
01 March 2009
The fresh new faces that have all of Washington — and the country — watching
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Sponsor Me!
12 February 2009
In a world where pretty young things too often become blond charity parodies, Fashion for Paws is giving a racy web tactic an uptown makeover
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Palm Beach, Bernie Madoff and the Red Cross Ball
12 February 2009
The glitter and glamour never end in America's foremost money mecca.
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