Choral Arts Holiday: ‘Songs of the Season’

January 15, 2020

The Choral Arts Society of Washington held its 39th annual Holiday Concert and Gala at the Kennedy Center Dec. 16. With German Ambassador Emily Haber and her husband Hansjörg as […]

‘Iconic George!’ at Winter Show


The Washington Winter Show, Jan. 9 to 12 at American University’s Katzen Arts Center, is the first highlight of the new year. Ambassador of Barbados Noel Lynch was this year’s […]

Choral Arts Holiday: ‘Songs of the Season’

December 23, 2019

With German Ambassador Emily Haber and her husband Hansjörg as honorary patrons, German heritage was reflected in several of the program selections, under the baton of Artistic Director Scott Tucker.

‘Neverland’ at Shakespeare Theatre Gala

November 20, 2019

On Nov. 4, the Shakespeare Theatre Company hosted its 27th annual gala, “A Journey Through Neverland,” at Sidney Harman Hall, preceded by dinner and a silent auction at the National […]

Celebrating Restore Mass Ave

November 6, 2019

Colombian Ambassador Francisco Santos hosted a reception Oct. 23 at his residence with the board of Restore Mass Ave, honoring the “re-greening of Embassy Row,” which has seen a 13-percent […]

Washington Opera Society Launches Fall Season

October 11, 2019

“Il Trovatore & Other Masterpieces” was the program at the University Club on Sept. 28. Following a cocktail buffet, Lisa Chavez, Fairouz Foty, Israel Lozano, Kevin Short and Brandie Sutton […]

Craft2Wear Preview Party


This year’s Craft2Wear opening night and preview party featured not only unique and affordable fashions, both familiar and new, in a party setting, but also showcased the artistry of Kazakhstan. […]

Your Guide to Fall Galas

September 26, 2019

Here’s The Georgetowner’s list of fall galas, from this weekend to the first weeks of 2020 …

30 Years, 3,000 Trees

September 25, 2019

On a delightful late summer evening, Jennifer and David Romm hosted guests for the 30th Anniversary of Trees for Georgetown Garden Party at their 30th Street home. Betsy Emes welcomed […]

GALA’s ‘Noche de Estrellas’ Worthy of a Tony

June 5, 2019

GALA co-founders Rebecca and Hugo Medrano should aspire to a Tony for its “Night of the Stars” at the National Museum of Women in the Arts May 29. Guests were […]