OSS Society Salutes Gen. Mattis

October 24, 2019

The OSS Society which honors the work of Office of Strategic Services members during their World War II espionage saluted retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, former Secretary of Defense, […]

‘The Naked Truth’ in Kalorama

October 11, 2019

“Naked Truth” author Leslie Morgan brought her non-stop book tour to the Kalorama home of Kay Kendall and Jack Davies Sept. 26. With friends and admirers on hand, Morgan said […]

Washington Opera Society Launches Fall Season


“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. […]

Washington Post’s Fred Ryan Honored


Georgetowner Fred Ryan, publisher of the Washington Post, was honored along with Caroline Beasley of Beasley Media Group at the Free Speech America Gala by the Media Institute at the […]

Paul Simon: A Great American


Singer-songwriter Paul Simon received the Great Americans Medal, presented by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, on Sept. 18. The award is given annually to individuals whose life’s work […]

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 …

Diplomatic Support for MS Fight

September 25, 2019

The 41st Annual Ambassadors Gala on Sept. 10 at the Anthem clearly showed the diplomatic engagement and support for research on multiple sclerosis. The annual event also attracted State Department […]

30 Years, 3,000 Trees


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 […]

African Look at Black Caucus Gala


The quintessential African look stole the show at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Gala, when all CBC Senate and House members strolled onto the Washington Convention’s ballroom stage Sept. 15, […]