Tartan Pride at the Willard

December 4, 2019

The Willard Hotel reverberated with the sounds of bagpipes Nov. 16, as the St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C., celebrated its 70th Tartan Ball. Highland dancers, single malt whiskey and […]

Holiday Fun: Georgetown and Beyond


Yuletide magic is luminous in D.C.’s oldest neighborhood. It’s time to fill your Advent calendar with only the best and brightest. From the sparkly to the spiritual, it’s all here […]

Stars Align for the American Portrait Gala

November 20, 2019

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery attracted more than 700 to its spectacular American Portrait Gala Nov. 17. The red carpet event shimmered with cultural icons, celebrities and artists—and raised more […]

Brasserie Liberté’s Opening Party Draws Hundreds


The new hot spot is keen to please its Georgetown neighbors and make a big impression on Washington’s restaurant scene.

Walking the Red Carpet at the American Portrait Gala (photos)

November 18, 2019

Guests were treated to a private viewing of the honorees’ portraits, which will remain on view in the museum’s “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition through Aug. 30, 2020.

Tennis Shoes, Tributes at Southeast Tennis and Learning Center 

November 4, 2019

Accolades and tributes abounded for community supporters, sports figures and political leaders, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, publicist Raymone Bain and NBA star Isiah Thomas.

Citi Taste of Tennis Serves Up Striking Food, Cocktails

August 2, 2019

Trading sweatbands for heels and dinner jackets, Citi Open tennis players joined coaches, fans, and top local chefs and mixologists for the second-annual Citi Taste of Tennis DC at Hamilton […]

Maureen Dowd Party Trashed on Twitter

July 29, 2019

The dust-up concerned the New York Times columnist’s July 24 party at her N Street home for Times colleague Carl Hulse and his new book.

Chamber Meets at O

July 10, 2019

The DC Chamber of Commerce met June 20 at the Mansion at O Street & O Street Museum for its 81st birthday and a pre-party for its Oct. 26 gala […]

TIS Foundation, Serving the Underserved


Supporters gathered June 6 at the Marriott Marquis to celebrate the work of the TIS Foundation, whose mission is to support several D.C.-based organizations in disadvantaged communities. Co-founders Emmanuel Irono […]