2023 Smithsonian Craft Show Preview Night Party
• May 11, 2023

This year’s Smithsonian Craft Show “Celebrating the American Spirit” launched on May 3 with an opportunity to meet the artists and shop their work while enjoying cocktails and a buffet […]

Best Friends Foundation 35th Anniversary Benefit Features Dionne Warwick
• April 6, 2023

Best Friends Foundation held its 35th Anniversary Benefit March 30 at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. The theme of the evening was “Make Music Not Madness.”  Following cocktails and a silent […]

Opaline Bar & Brasserie Refresh: C’est Excellent
• March 2, 2023

On Feb. 23, Area Director of Public Relations Diana Bulger and General Manager Karla Erales invited media colleagues to a special preview dinner at the refreshed Opaline Bar & Brasserie […]

Her Art’s Desire at Hillwood 
• February 23, 2023

On Valentine’s evening, Planning Committee Co-chairs Wande Johnson and Marsha Muawwad gathered 300 avid supporters of Hillwood for a preview of “Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood.” The […]

Meridian Welcomes Newly Arrived Chiefs of Mission 
• February 16, 2023

Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement hosted a “Welcome to Washington” reception for newly arrived diplomats at its headquarters on Feb. 15 in the historic Meridian House and White-Meyer House, both designed by John Russell […]

Joyeux Noel for Opera Society
• December 30, 2022

Under the patronage of French Ambassador Philippe Etienne, the Washington Opera Society celebrated the holidays with song at the Embassy of France on Dec. 13. Following a cocktail reception, guests […]

‘The Stars Shine’ for Piano Arts Council
• December 21, 2022

The Washington International Piano Arts Council chose “The Stars Shine upon Your Path” as the theme of its black tie holiday celebration at the City Tavern Club on Dec.16.  The […]

Sitar Arts Center’s Create Change Gala at Planet Word 
• November 5, 2022

Charles DeSantis and David McDermott co-chaired the Sitar Arts Center 2022 Create Change Benefit Gala & Auction on Oct. 20 at Planet Word on 13th Street NW. The annual event […]

‘The Magic Flute’ Sells Out at Austrian Embassy
• October 6, 2022

The Washington Opera Society presented Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to a sold-out audience at the Embassy of Austria on Sept. 23. Headlining the world-class production was Maestro Julien Benichou conducting […]

Meridian to New Ambassadors: Visit Many U.S. States
• September 29, 2022

Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement hosted a “Welcome to Washington” reception for newly arrived ambassadors at its headquarters in the historic Meridian House and White-Meyer House on Sept.14. The pleasant weather allowed guests […]