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Arena Stage’s Female Force

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Arena Stage’s Female Force


Arena Stage will reopen in the new Mead Center for American Theater in fall 2010, thanks to some of Washington’s most forward-thinking women.

Jaylee Mead, Molly Smith, Arlene Kogod, Michele Berman, Beth Newburger Schwartz (Photo by Joseph Allen)

Jaylee Mead, Molly Smith, Arlene Kogod, Michele Berman, Beth Newburger Schwartz (Photo by Joseph Allen)

 Currently undergoing a facelift of facelifts, Arena will reopen as Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater in fall 2010 with the 683-seat Fichandler Stage, the 514-seat fan-shaped Kreeger Theatre, and the new Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, a 200-seat theater with all the bells and whistles to make it one of the most dramatic spaces in Washington.

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Diplomatic Dance: A Race Through History

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Diplomatic Dance: A Race Through History


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

Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry and Ambassador Nancy Brinker stand before a work from her extensive collection of Hungarian Art. (Photo by Joseph Allen)

Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry and Ambassador Nancy Brinker stand before a work from her extensive collection of Hungarian Art. (Photo by Joseph Allen)

Nancy Brinker’s last promise to her sister, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1980, was that she would continue to fight against the potentially life-threatening disease. Two years later, Brinker founded Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which has raised over $1 billion in 27 years and has become the largest source of nonprofit funds devoted to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

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Photographers

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Photographers


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Group portrait from 2008 Balls and Galas by Clay Blackmore

Group portrait from 2008 Balls and Galas by Clay Blackmore


Joseph Allen
Portrait, event and editorial photography
www.jallenimages.com
joseph@jallenimages (703) 980-8688

Clay Blackmore
Weddings, portrait and editorial photography
www.clayblackmore.com
(301)-670-3232

James R. Brantley
Weddings, portrait, events, and editorial photography
www.jamesrbrantleyphotography.com
jrbrantley@mac.com, (240)476-2285

Luke Christopher
Weddings, portrait, and event photography
www.lukechristopher.com
luke@lukechristopher.com, (202)494-2525

Betsy Spruill Clarke
Portrait, event and editorial photography
www.betsyphotography.com
foto.maven@gmail.com, (240)731-8485

Tim Coburn
Portrait, advertising, and editorial photography
www.timcoburnphoto.com
timcoburn@timcoburnphotos.com, (202)368-4557

Rory Cox
Portrait, advertising, and editorial photography
www.4-optic.com/
erin@4-optics.com, (410) 633-4540

Len Depas
Weddings, portrait and editorial photography
www.lendepasphoto.com
ldepas@aol.com, (202) 362-8111

Jonah Koch
Weddings, portrait, editorial and event photography
www.kochfoto.com
jonah@kochfoto.com, (202)674-2428

Gary Landsman
Corporate, advertising and editorial photography
www.garylandsman.com
gary@landsmanphoto.com, (301)-529-6155

David Michele
Wedding and portrait
www.davidmichele.com

Tony Powell
Event, editorial, and Fine Art photography
www.tonypowell.smugmug.com
tonypowells@gmail.com, 301-343-7805

Kyle Samperton
Event and editorial photography, portraits and weddings
irishfoal@aol.com, (301)928-1499

Douglas Sonders
Portrait, advertising, and editorial photography
http://www.sondersphotography.com/
douglas@sondersphotography.com, (703)618-4110

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UN Foundation Events

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UN Foundation Events


Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Nafis Sadik

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 to the District, it was only fitting that consummate Washington hosts Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn would offer a warm welcome to notable participants in their Georgetown home (where CNN founder Ted Turner livened up the crowd with a convivial “two bits for philanthropy” cheer). On another evening, the swiftly flowing Potomac River provided a stunning backdrop at Jim Kimsey’s McLean home at a private dinner for Nothing But Nets. At a third gathering at the British Ambassador’s residence, climate change was the topic of major concern. WORLD VIEWS: Aside from UN Foundation board members, the three events were attended by influential political scientists, economists, and diplomats, including: Jordanian Amb. Prince Zeid, Japanese Amb. Ichiro Fujisaki, Korean Amb. Tae-sik Lee, Monaco Amb. Gilles Noghes, and Swedish Amb. Jonas Hafstrom.

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Kennedy Center Spring Gala

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Kennedy Center Spring Gala


LeAnn Rimes

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, Paris Hilton. Michael Kaiser had a hard act to follow after last year’s salute to conductor John Williams, but this year’s women, especially conductor JoAnn Falletta (who masterfully commanded the National Symphony Orchestra) made last year a distant memory. The gala was once again an elegant kick-off to the Spring Gala season. NOTABLES: Jenn Colella, Julia Murney, LeAnn Rimes, Amb. Prince Zeid, Amb. and Rima Al-Sabah, Steven and Christine Hearst Schwarzman, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Gwen Iffel, Tammy Haddad, Christopher Lu, and Lisa Brown.

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Who’s Next: Marissa Coleman

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Who’s Next: Marissa Coleman


Marissa Coleman

The second overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft, Maryland native Marissa Coleman gained a reputation as a fierce competitor while playing for the University of Maryland College Park. Coleman was a freshman when the 2006 team won the program’s first national title, and went on to average 18.1 points per game her senior year, making her one of the most prolific scorers in this year’s draft. She will certainly be filling the Verizon Center with hometown fans during this summer’s WNBA season.
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Arab Festival Opening

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Arab Festival Opening


Huma Abedin, UAE Amb. Yousef Al-Otaiba, and Dina Powell

Huma Abedin, UAE Amb. Yousef Al-Otaiba, and Dina Powell

Location: The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

Photos by Joseph Allen and Margot Schulman

CULTURAL BREAKTHROUGH: The Kennedy Center’s $10 million “magic carpet ride” to 22 Arab League nations during its three-week “Arabesque” arts festival featured art, poetry, film, fashion, and performances by 800 actors, dancers, singers, and musicians. AN ARABIAN NIGHT: Opening festivities showed just how “hip” the Arab world can be with an extravagantly avant-garde dinner hosted by Bahraini Minister of Culture Mai Al-Khalifa in a huge, heated tent where modern Arab design elements included lighted aqua chairs, giant triangular Lucite tabletops, and sexy swags of Swarovski crystal.

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L’Enfant Society Cocktail Party

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L’Enfant Society Cocktail Party


Tripp Donnelly, Lindsay Shulman, and John Cecchi

Tripp Donnelly, Lindsay Shulman, and John Cecchi

Location: Vineyard Vines, Georgetown

WL SPONSOREDPhotos by Joseph Allen


GREAT UNVEILING:
Guests gathered at Vineyard Vines in Georgetown for the unveiling of official ties and sashes for the Trust for the National Mall’s junior members. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were passed throughout the prepster-heavy premises as supporters discussed the new group’s efforts to help preserve the historic Mall. L’Enfant chairmen John Cecchi and Tripp Donnelly did their duty modeling the colorful neckware.

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Inauguration Transition Party

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Inauguration Transition Party


John Podesta and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Photo by Tony Powell

John Podesta and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Photo by Tony Powell

Location: The Fairfax at Embassy Row and Jockey Club Lounge

WL HOSTED EVENT – Photos by Tony Powell, Kyle Samperton, and Joseph Allen

A musical celebration with speaker Nancy Pelosi, John Podesta and Warren Haynes

TRANSITION TOASTS: The week of inauguration festivities kicked off with a Washington Life hosted high-octane gathering of power players who were at the heart of the presidential transition and inauguration planning teams.

THE SCENE: Festivities were co-sponsored by The Atlantic, National Journal, Celebrity Service International, and the Washington Capitals. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Presidential Transition Team Co-Chair John Podesta made remarks before guitar virtuoso Warren Haynes wowed the crowd with two sets, including U2’s “One” in honor of Pelosi and Podesta.

ROLL CALL: Larry Summers, Don and Megan Beyer, Michael Strautmanis, Christine Varney, Michelle Jolin, Michael Warren, Chris Matthews, Marne Levine, Vince Panvini, Todd Thompson, and Sen. Mark Warner, amongst other members of Congress and ambassadors.

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Artists Making an Impact Party

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Artists Making an Impact Party


Jeffrey Ross and Sarah Silverman. Photo by Tony Powell

Jeffrey Ross and Sarah Silverman. Photo by Tony Powell

Location: FUR Nightclub

WL SPONSORED EVENT - Photos by Tony Powell, Joseph Allen, Nancy Ostertag, and Sterling Elmendorf

IT’S TRICKY: This celeb-filled tribute to comedy and politics was one of the hottest parties of the inauguration. Hosted by Nelly, the concert included performances by Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels and Ludacris that rocked the 2,000 attendees.

MAKING AN IMPACT: The event was organized by the Impact Film Fund (IFF) co-founders Kimball Stroud, Jody Arlington, and Jamie Shor, who partnered with Funny or Die and “The Great Schlep,” (starring Sarah Silverman). VIP’s included actress Jessica Alba, Cash Warren, Rep. Linda Sanchez, Lisa Edelstein, Tanya Lombard, and Robert Glennon. The night was co-sponsored by UPS, Toyota, Group Inc. Kaze Design, Vox, and Beck’s – who provided liquid courage in the VIP area.

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Contributors: Holiday 2008


joseph-allen1Joseph Allen is one of Washington’s most versatile photographers. His subjects include the business elite, national celebrities, weddings, and portraiture. His work regularly appears in local, national, and international publications. He captures a few of those listed on the 2008 Social List.

 

 

 

 

brett-baierBret Baier is chief White House correspondent for FOX News. He contributes to our inauguration special.

 

 

 

 


rolandflamini-bwRoland Flamini was the Washington-based chief international correspondent at United Press International until 2006. He also worked as a foreign correspondent and World section editor for Time magazine. He writes this month on Obama’s new administration.

 

 

 


ed-henryEd Henry is CNN’s White House correspondent, and previously covered Capitol Hill for the network. Henry joined CNN in April 2004 after having been a columnist and senior editor at Roll Call for eight years. He contributes to our inauguration feature.

 

 

 


morgan-howarthMorgan Howarth has owned and operated a full-service commercial photography studio specializing in state-of-the-art digital photography for the catalog, stock, editorial, and advertising industries for the past 25 years. He contributes photographs to Inside Homes.

 

 

 


barry-h-landauBarry H. Landau is a presidential historian and one of the country’s foremost collectors of presidential memorabilia and artifacts. He has helped plan events for eight presidents. Landau shares memories from past inaugurations in our special feature.

 

 

 


carola_myersCarola Myers is a creative artist and  founder of Carola Myers Makeup & Hair Artists. Her clients include film and TV productions, magazines, fashion, and live events for royalty, celebrities, designers, politicians, and brides. She contributed her beauty expertise for our Social List and Inside Homes shoots.

 

 

 


antonpapichbwAnton Papich, part of the award-winning duo Anton+Prehn, has a passion for creating sensuous images that envelop viewers’ senses. He captured the latest holiday fashions for our “Picture Perfect” photo shoot.

 

 

 


lana-orloff_bwLana Orloff heads the style consulting company “Lana Orloff Style.” With many years of experience and a love for shopping and fashion, she offers style and image management, closet and wardrobe organization, and special event styling and makeovers, among other fashion services. She styles this month’s fashion shoot.

 

 

 

ernesto-santallaErnesto Santalla is a Cuban-born architect based in Washington. He’s worked on several projects in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Europe, and his work has been widely published and recognized by numerous awards. He lends his eye for design to this month’s Inside Homes.

 

 

 


kim-steeleWashington-area makeup artist and stylist Kim Steele is currently represented by T.H.E. Artist Agency. Her signature style is to make sure her clients are recognizable, but look red-carpet-worthy at the same time. She contributes this month to our fashion shoot.

 

 

 


karin-tanabeStyle writer Karin Tanabe blogs weekly for the Huffington Post style section on politics and fashion. The Washington native’s work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the nation. She lends her insight in our inauguration feature and Social List shoot.

 

 

 


angelavaldezWashington writer Angela Valdez gives readers a “Young and the Guest List” guide to inauguration festivities throughout the city.

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Who’s Next: Luke Russert

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Who’s Next: Luke Russert


Luke RussertAs a newly-minted NBC political correspondent, Russert, 23, traveled the country this fall with both presidential campaigns, scored exclusive interviews, and channeled the energy of America’s young voters into compelling journalism. His late father, Tim Russert, would have been proud.
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Who’s Next: Christy Schlesinger

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Who’s Next: Christy Schlesinger


Christy SchlesingerThe development boom has made Washington a hotbed of contemporary architecture, and Christy Schlesinger is one of its rising stars. She and her father, award-winning architect Frank Schlesinger, have designed everything from schools to the loft Cady’s Alley where this photograph was taken.
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Who’s Next: Kate Marie Grinold

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Who’s Next: Kate Marie Grinold


Katie Marie GrinoldMiss District of Columbia 2008 is uniquely well-suited to represent her city. Intelligent and self-effacing, by day she’s a hard-working staffer at Innocents at Risk, a non-profit that combats human trafficking; by night she’s a vivacious addition to Washington’s social scene.
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