Farewell to Popular Hungarian Ambassador
• June 21, 2017

Hungarian Ambassador Réka Szemerkényi’s farewell at a private club June 7 was a stellar event.  Hosted by Mary Mochary and Aniko Gaal Schott, guests gathered to wish her a fond […]

Operation Respect Enjoys Bagley Hospitality
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Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley hosted a June 7 benefit for Operation Respect, which was created in 1999 catapulted by the song “Don’t Laugh at Me,” introduced to Peter Yarrow by his daughter […]

Noche de Estrellas at the OAS
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GALA Hispanic Theatre held its annual benefit Noche de Estrellas June 5 at the Hall of the Americas at the Organization of Americas States.  More than 200 people attended the […]

Hillwood Proves ‘Spectacular!’
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“Spectacular!” at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens provided a preview of the exhibition, featuring gems and jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection, at an opening night gala June 6.  Ambassador […]

‘Will on the Hill’: Comic Hello to Summer
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomed members of Congress and distinguished Washington influencers June 12 onto its stage at the Harman Center for the Arts to perform in “Will on the […]

Haitian Ambassador Paul G. Altidor Hosts Restore Mass Ave
• May 24, 2017

On May 10, Ambassador Altidor opened the doors of his beautifully restored embassy showcasing splendid art from Gallerie Monnin in Port-au-Prince to welcome supporters of Restore Mass Ave.  This is […]

Washington Chorus Gets Cosmic in Cathedral
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Under the patronage of British Ambassador Kim Darroch, the Washington Chorus hosted its annual Chorus Ball fundraiser at the Washington National Cathedral May 2.  The event honored outgoing music director […]

Helen Hayes Applauds Ted van Griethuysen
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The 33rd annual Helen Hayes Awards were presented at the Lincoln Theatre May 15 with E. Faye Butler and Lawrence Redmond hosting.  The awards are divided into “Hayes” and “Helen” […]

Great Ladies Luncheon
• May 3, 2017

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation raised more than $350,000 for life-saving research at its Seventh Annual Great Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show at the Ritz-Carlton in the West End April […]

Innocents at Risk at OAS
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Ambassador of the Dominican Republic José Tomás Pérez and Mrs. Caridad de Pérez were honorary chairs at the Annual Innocents at Risk Gala held at the Organization of American States […]