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• WL Favorites: From the Boards The inauguration-themed pins we can’t stop talking about on WL’s Pinterest page.
• Power Source: Queen of Green's 'Eat Yourself Sexy' Celebrity chef Lauren Von Der Pool released her first book on healthy living.
• Life of the Party: Joy to All Michelle Obama kicked off the holiday season with an unveiling of the White House decorations.
• Society 2.0: Cheaters and Twinkies General David Petraeus and the beloved Twinkies were the sticky topics on Twitter this week.
• Society 2.0: Pink, Pitt and Project Runway Social media lit up over this week's big 'P's.'
• WL Insider: A Dozen Defining Lines Memorable quotes from this week's Democratic National Convention.
• WL Insider: Our Man in London Looking in the rear-view to chart the road ahead. (With video)
• WL Insider: Our Man in London The Games, as seen through a sports agent's camera phone.
• Features: Kastles Refuse to Lose D.C.'s pro tennis team is on an all-time winning streak. (With video)
• Trend Report: Jason Wu for Target Designer's affordable collection hits stores nationwide on February 5.
• FYIDC: Kastles Take 2011 Mark Ein and champion Washington Kastles' Season for the Ages.
• Access Pollywood: Kennedy Center Honors 2011 The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates 34 years of feting the best talent in the arts.
• Get Out and Give Back: Chefs for a Cause Washington's top chefs share their favorite nonprofits.
• Charity Spotlight: Walk This Way Becky's Fund's annual fashion show features great style for an even better cause – combating domestic and dating violence
• Get Out and Give Back: Cooking with Miriam's Kitchen It’s easy to see why this nonprofit has won so many awards-it’s organized, fun and the food is five-star!
• The Dish: A White House Foodie Katie McCormick Lelyveld shares her favorite bites in the District
• Music Notes: Irish-Born Siren Imelda May Playing for a president, selling millions of records, and getting critical acclaim? You could say things are going well for Imelda May -- just ask this hard working Irish-born siren.
• Get Out and Give Back: Passion for Fashion Pulitzer-Prize winner Robin Givhan keynotes Suited for Changes’ Suited for Spring annual luncheon.
• Fashionable Life: Lani Hay Joins Forces with Robbie Myers Stars showed their support in light of Creative Coalition and Blue Star Families' new PSA for suicide prevention. Plus, Roberta Meyers on Washington style.
• Life of the Party: Obamas Roll with Easter Bunny The First Family welcomed a record 30,000 people to the South Lawn for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll.
• Access Pollywood: Robert Redford – Conservationist Extraordinaire At the 75th Anniversary of the National Wildlife Federation, Robert Redford is honored as the nation's leading conservationist.
• ObamaLand: The Motown Sound First Lady Michelle Obama helps celebrate Motown Record’s legacy with Student Workshop featuring Smokey Robinson, John Legend, Berry Gordy and Bob Santelli.
• Obamaland: 2010 Medals of Freedom Honoring the extraordinary, President Obama doles out the 2010 Medals of Freedom
• Obamaland: "Let’s Move!" After One Year The First Lady revels a year of progress of Let's Move! initiative over few celery sticks and yogurt cups
• Twenty Something: The Insider's Chicago Tour Follow us on a tour of the First Couple's old stomping ground...
• Life of the Party: First Lady Spreads Holiday Cheer Michelle Obama kicked off the holiday season by welcoming guests to a first look at this year's White House Christmas.
• Performing Arts: Arena Stage Throws Open its Doors Washington's acclaimed and beloved Arena Stage has thrown open its doors for the business of theatre at its new Mead Center for American Theater on the Southwest DC Waterfront.
• Performing Arts: Welcome Home Arena Stage! Celebrating its 60th Anniversary, Arena Stage moves into its newly remodeled complex at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest D.C.
• Performing Arts: Arena Stage's Historic Homecoming The new Mead Center for American Theater marks a turning point for Arena Stage.
• Fashionable Life: Trend Safari in NYC This year’s collections at New York Fashion Week flashed both brilliant sunlight as well as some electrifying thunderbolts.
• Paint the Town: Fashion Follows Art at the Phillips Phillips After 5 explores Jason Wu’s fall collection, inspired by Robert Ryman’s art.
• Life of the Party: Ford's Theatre Gala Celebrities and Politicians come together at Ford's Theatre to celebrate the Fourth of July with a star-studded performance.
• Twenty-Something: Michelle Obama inspires GW Grads Michelle Obama fulfills her promise and speaks at the George Washington Graduation Ceremony
• WL Insider: When Politics and Star Power Collide The White House Correspondents Association Weekend has become an extended East Coast version of the Oscars – it’s chic, celeb-laden, and media-frenzied. Is this Hollywoodization a good thing or are we simply becoming the latest TMZ outpost?
• MUSIC MATTERS: Bon Jovi Gives Time! Jon Bon Jovi: Singer, Actor, Activist, Sports-Team-Owner, and Hair Icon knows the value of your time.
• Fashionable Life: Christian Siriano at Saks Jandel Christian Siriano dishes about local style and White House duds with Managing Editor Karin Tanabe
• WL Insider: Alicia Keys Lights Verizon's Fuze Alicia Keys dazzles at the Verizon Center with a combination of arena style numbers and intimate favorites.
• MUSIC MATTERS: Alicia Keys Gives Back to Africa Five lucky do-gooders are going to get the philanthropic experience of a lifetime going "Back to Africa" with Alicia Keys.
• Washington Life’s 2010 Fashion Awards We salute 35 men and women who bring that je ne sais quoi to the ballrooms and boardrooms of Washington.
• Power Source: Duke Ellington School's Wonderful Night A patriotic energy filled the air last night at the Kennedy Center during Stevie Wonders concert benefiting the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
• Access Pollywood: Washington Life's "Social Year in Review" 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!
• Obamaland: Next Gen Power Couple The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Julius Genachowski and his arts advocate wife Rachel Goslins are the ultimate Washington couple.
• Obamaland: Inside POTUS' First State Dinner Pomp and Circumstance at the Obamas' first State Dinner for the Indian Prime Minister Singh.
• An Evening with Michael Smith at the Corcoran An inside look at the work of interior designer, Michael Smith and why the Obamas chose him to bring change to the White House.
• Summertime on Embassy Row The Obamas’ first diplomatic reception, the president’s sister comes to town, and diplomatic nuptials of note
• In Memoriam The Honorable Edward Moore Kennedy: February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009
• Kennedy Center Spring Gala
• Wonder Women The 17th Annual Kennedy Center Spring Gala celebrates Women in The Arts (and Michelle Obama).
• Ted Kennedy's Birthday Tribute
• Washington Pays Tribute to the Senate's 'Lion' President and Mrs. Obama headline an 'Enchanted Evening' of festivities honoring Senator Ted Kennedy
• The Triumph of Substance and Style: The Changing Fashion of our First Ladies

Lists

• WL Insider: Dems Rally in Charlotte Electrifying week of parties, politics and salutes wraps up DNC convention.
• WL Lists: The 2012 Social List The 16th annual record of notably social individuals from politics, diplomacy, business, philanthropy and the arts.
• The 2011 A-List Read the 2011 A-List and meet the Washingtonians who made heads turn in the capital this year. Plus, our social pundits discuss who's new and who's off.
• WL Lists: The 2011 Social List Our December issue features the 15th annual "2011 Social List", highlighting individuals with notable impact in the D.C. area.
• WL Lists: 100 Most Invited 2010 The September issue of Washington Life magazine features the return of its celebrated “100 Most Invited” list of capital luminaries whose presence can make or break any event.
• The A-List 2010 Who's who among the most sought-after VIP guests in town.
• WL's 2010 Social List The 14th annual record of notably social individuals from politics, diplomacy, business, philanthropy, and the arts.
• The 2009 Balls and Galas Directory The 2009 Washington Life Guide to Balls and Galas.
• The 2009 A List A New Administration Shakes Up the Washington Power Structure.

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