Smokey Robinson Gets the Gershwin
• November 23, 2016

Motown legend Smokey Robinson received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Nov. 16 and was honored with a tribute concert on DAR Constitution Hall. The concert featured […]

Celebrating Diane Rehm
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Hometown gal Diane Rehm, one of National Public Radio’s most popular show hosts, is signing off after working the airways for decades.  Friends, family and colleagues gathered for a farewell […]

NIAF’s 41st Gala Honors Pols, Entertainers, Businessmen
• November 13, 2016

The National Italian American Foundation capped off its annual weekend of cultural events, featuring the best in Italian food, beverage and immersive experiences with an awards gala at the Marriott […]

Spirit Benefit Salutes Patricia Davies
• November 9, 2016

“I’ve got my keys,” is the phrase that celebrates the ultimate achievement for those without a home. Meanwhile, Georgetown Ministry Center, chaired by Megan Gabriel and Nancy Taylor Bubes, maintains […]

New CEO Vincent Orange Presides at Chamber Gala
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With Mayor Muriel Bowser in attendance, the D.C. Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber’s Choice Awards and Gala at the Marriott Marquis Nov. 4. The theme was “Innovation, Impact & […]

Sibley’s Hope & Progress Gala
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Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 16th annual Celebration of Hope & Progress Gala was held Oct. 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Benefiting the New Sibley and its expanding oncology programs, […]

AFTA Honoree Nancy Marriott Walks the Walk 
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Arts for the Aging gave its Lolo Sarnoff Founder’s Award to Nancy Peery Marriott at a sparkling gala Oct. 19 at the Society of the Cincinnati. A singer and vocal […]

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company Presents “Margin”
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The company presented the world premiere of “Margin” at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in the Kogod Courtyard on Oct. 28.  Burgess is the Gallery’s first choreographer in residence and […]

Salvation Army Fashion Show Luncheon
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Marie Carr and Jackie Roundtree co-chaired the Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, D.C., 67th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon & Auction at The Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner on Oct. 28.  National Capital Area […]

Joe McGinniss Jr. Featured at Founding Friends Luncheon
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On Oct. 27, Danielle Paris Canfield and Thomas Canfield hosted this season’s second PEN/Faulkner Founding Friends literary luncheon at their historic Georgetown home.  Joe McGinniss Jr. was the guest speaker […]