De Pizan Honors
• February 27, 2014

The National Women’s History Museum presented the de Pizan Honors in a gala celebration at the Ronald Reagan Building Nov. 16. Catherine de Pizan was born in Venice and the first Western woman to write about women’s history in 1405. The evening celebrated the legend of pioneering women by showcasing their achievements alongside the contributions of their modern inheritors. Marissa Mayer, Cathy Hughes and Helen Greiner were the honorees. Actress Meryl Streep, the museum’s spokesperson, served as host of the gala before departing directly for China. Retired Sen. John Warner, recipient of the Henry Blackwell Award, advised women to “always sleep with one eye open.” [gallery ids="100406,113277,113328,113319,113287,113311,113304,113297" nav="thumbs"]

LUNGevity Foundation Musical Celebration of Hope Gala
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The LUNGevity Foundation Arabian Nights-themed gala at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium on Oct. 26 celebrated the great progress that has been made in lung cancer research. WUSA9’s Andrea Roane emceed the event, where LUNGevity President and Chairman Andrea Ferris presented the Hope Award for Corporate Leadership to The Dow Chemical Company and the Face of Hope Award to Representative John D. Dingell, who urged the over 300 attendees to continue to work to erase lung cancer for all. [gallery ids="101532,150138,150120,150125,150141,150135,150130" nav="thumbs"]

MedStar National Rehabilitation Network Gala Victory Awards
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The 2013 Gala Victory Awards took place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Oct. 30. Patton Boggs Partner Martie Kendrick chaired the evening. Awards were presented to Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, who was severely wounded as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot in Iraq and became the first disabled woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; Boston Marathon bombing amputee Adrienne Hasslet-Davis, and young Delaney Saslav, a near drowning victim and former MedStar NRH pediatric brain injury patient. All Gala proceeds will support the new National Center for Brain Injury and Stroke Rehabilitation & Research. [gallery ids="101533,150115,150118,150103,150107,150098,150093,150083,150088,150111" nav="thumbs"]

In Honor of Luce Churchill
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On Oct. 31, Aniko Gaal Schott and Nash Schott held a cocktail reception in honor of their close friend Luce Churchill, married to the late Winston Churchill, the son of Randolph Churchill and Pamela Digby, better known as Pamela Harriman. Family members including Luce’s step-children Randolph and Jennie Churchill were here for the placement of the great statesman’s bust in the Capitol. The Schott’s very international reception included the Ambassadors of Belgium, Brazil and Costa Rica, the former president of Bolivia and his wife Ximena Sanchez de Lozada and a slew of Churchill devotees who shared stories. [gallery ids="101534,150079,150056,150062,150066,150071,150082,150076" nav="thumbs"]

Fashion Group International of Greater Washington DC New Year Party & Spring/Summer 2014 Trend Presentation
• February 13, 2014

On Jan. 14, Christopher Reiter opened the doors of his 14 Street boutique, Muléh, to FGI of Greater Washington DC to host their annual spring/summer trend preview.  The video presentation featured a compilation of apparel, accessories, beauty, color and fabric trends. Notable trendsetters for the upcoming season include paper thin warm weather leather, Bermuda shorts, bare mid-drifts and backpacks ranging in shapes and sizes. Fashion insiders included Aba Kwawu of The Aba Agency, Lynda Erkiletian of THE Agency, stylist/author Lauren Rothman and Marissa Schneider from Gilt City. [gallery ids="101641,145954" nav="thumbs"]

Washington Women & Wine at Primi Piatti
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As Washington Women & Wine prepares to embark on a March wine tour of Northern Italy, co-founder Karen McMullen invited members to “come join the fun” at Savino Recine’s Primi Piatti restaurant on Feb. 3. Savino welcomed guests and regaled them with several card tricks from his other forte, magic. The evening began a reception followed by a multi-course seated dinner accompanied by wines from Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia, Umbria and Tuscany regions. After two successful forays to France, on the upcoming trip wine lovers will visit Milan, the Lake District and Venice in the company of Best of Europe’s tour leader Robin McKenzie Smith.
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Georgetown Arts 2014
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The Citizens Association of Georgetown held an opening reception at the House of Sweden on Feb.
6 to showcase the talents of Georgetown residents and artists who have studios in Georgetown. The
attendees deemed the fifth annual event, which ran through Feb. 9, the best to date. Sale proceeds
support CAG to preserve the historic character, quality of life and aesthetic values of Georgetown.
In the same spirit, Georgetown Village, a non-profit membership organization established to help
seniors age safely in their homes, will hold volunteer training at 3 p.m. on Feb. 24 in the lobby at
3000 K St., NW. [gallery ids="101626,146207,146185,146209,146203,146190,146193,146199" nav="thumbs"]

Washington Ballet Celebrates the Jazz/Blues
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The Washington Ballet’s “The Jazz/Blues Project,” appeared at Sidney Harman Hall, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. Three ballets were performed to the music of Charlie “Bird” Parker, Keith Jarrett and Etta James. The jazz and blues themed work was choreographed by Val Caniparoli, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Trey McIntrye.The Howard University Jazz Ensemble and award winning vocalist E. Faye Butler added their talents to the dancing. A reception for the performers and major donors following the Jan. 30 program was hosted at the Embassy of Brazil. Ambassador Vieira said “the show was fantastic.” Board Chair Sylvia de Leon spoke of the “broad diversity” of jazz and led a toast to Artistic Director Septime Webre. [gallery ids="146141,146174,146146,146150,146154,146158,146163,146167,146171" nav="thumbs"]

Helen Hayes Nominations Announced
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This year’s nominations for the 20th anniversary of the Helen Hayes Awards were announced on Jan. 17 from the stage of the National Theatre where at age five Helen Hayes began her “lifelong love affair with the theater.” theatreWashington Board Member Glen Howard hosted the program which was also streamed via a live webcast. Nominees for outstanding achievement were selected in 27 categories from among 198 eligible productions during the 2013 calendar year. Former Board Chairman Victor Sharghai will receive this year’s tribute award sponsored by the late Jaylee Mead during the Apr. 21 awards ceremony which will be held this year at the National Building Museum. [gallery ids="101629,146128,146131,146111,146116,146120,146124" nav="thumbs"]

Myron Belkind Inaugurated as 107th President of the National Press Club
• January 30, 2014

The “International Gala” on Jan. 25 was a vibrant fashion display as many ambassadors, journalists
and other international guests donned attire of their country of origin. At cocktail hour,
music announced the arrival of lion dancers to herald Chinese New Year. Former NPC president
and master of ceremonies Gil Klein introduced three generations of the Belkind family. In tribute
to Nelson Mandela, the national anthem of the Republic of South Africa was sung by Roger
Isaacs, and Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool served as inspirational keynote speaker. Chair of the 2014
International Inaugural Committee Jan Du Plain closed the program with the words, “Make new
friends but keep the old. One is silver, but one is gold.” [gallery ids="101612,146819,146815,146811,146807,146803,146798,146795,146790,146781,146786,146820" nav="thumbs"]