‘Kings, Queens and Quarterbacks’ at Meridian 

August 19, 2021

Social secretaries from foreign embassies across Washington’s diplomatic community gathered in the opulent garden of the Meridian International Center Aug. 11 and joined in celebrating the recently arrived White House […]

Happy Hour with the Diplomatic Palate 

July 22, 2021

A hip, diplomatic crowd gathered at the Ven Embassy Row Hotel July 9 to help launch a series of international food tasting extravaganzas featuring the nation’s capital very own diplomats. […]

‘A Mighty Woman With a Torch’: Bastille Day at French Ambassador’s Residence

July 15, 2021

It could not be more fitting for the Embassy of France to unveil a beautiful miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty which will greet visitors as they enter the […]

FAIR Girls to Hold Virtual Fundraiser, June 30

June 27, 2020

This year’s event will take place online. Human trafficking has continued to be an international crisis, in spite of congressional and White House attention.  

Evening of Smiling Eyes, Good Will Honors Nancy Pelosi

March 26, 2020

A bipartisan group of Washington political leaders gathered March 11 with Irish brethren to pay tribute to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Matthew Shay and Rep. Peter King at the 28th […]

Holy Trinity School Celebrates at Sequoia

March 12, 2020

On Leap Day, Feb. 29, Holy Trinity School supporters returned to Sequoia — the Washington Harbour restaurant with floor-to-ceiling views of the Potomac River — along with friends, more than […]

Sports-Themed Heart Ball Scores

February 26, 2020

The Greater Washington Heart Ball was held Feb. 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and scored at least three touchdowns with the sports-themed, black-tie dinner, dancing and special guests — […]

Alvin Ailey: Finding Soul in Dance


Devoted followers of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater were ecstatic watching the mystical feeling come alive on stage through extraordinary dance expressions at the Kennedy Center’s Opera House Feb. […]

‘Shall We Dance?’ and the Legacy of the Waltz

January 15, 2020

The National Society of Arts and Letters held its 11th Annual Viennese Ball Nov. 9 at the Cosmos Club, where gala attendees waltzed into the wee hours. Gala chairs, Laura […]

City Tavern Celebrates 60th Anniversary

December 18, 2019

Supporters gathered Nov. 23 to celebrate the founders of the City Tavern Association for their efforts in 1959 to restore the iconic federal landmark on M Street — a tavern […]