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 […]

Arena Honors Nina Totenberg, Features Kathleen Turner
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Arena Stage presented the Beth Newburger Schwartz Award to Nina Totenberg to recognized her ground-breaking reporting and continual support of the arts May 21. Arena also recognized Lindsey Brittain Collins […]

Ford’s Salutes Colin and Alma Powell and Mark Russell
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Ford’s Theatre Society celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its annual gala June 2 at Ford’s Theatre —attended by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump as […]

Wolf Blitzer’s Night of Friendly ‘Fire’
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CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer — a real “Mensch” — attracted a star-studded group of “Roasters” May 15 at the American News Women’s Club Annual Gala at the National Press Club. […]

Ball for the Mall: ‘Best Park in the World’
• May 15, 2019

The Trust for the National Mall held its annual Ball for the Mall May 9. Supporters filled the tent on the Mall near Madison Drive with the goal of continuing […]

Phillips Gala and Bash Celebrate Mexico
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The Phillips Collection’s annual gala, Mexico: A Land of Beauty, celebrated the art and culture of Mexico. This summer, the art museum will present The Warmth of Other Suns: Stories […]

37th Gourmet Gala: For Moms’ and Babies’ Health
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The March of Dimes Gourmet Gala at the National Building Museum May 8 featured Washington notables, including more than 50 members of Congress, who participated in a competitive cook-off, serving […]

Washington Ballet: ‘Illuminate and Ignite’
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The theme of this year’s gala at the Anthem May 10 was illustrated with sparking “big rock” plastic rings and glow sticks. Jean-Marie Fernandez, Carrie Marriott, and Amy Baier co-chaired. […]

Smithsonian Craft Show Preview Night
• May 7, 2019

The preview night for this year’s Smithsonian Craft Show, organized by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, took place at the National Building Museum on Apr. 24. Following an awards ceremony honoring […]

Tiffany & Co. Shines at CityCenterDC
• May 1, 2019

Tiffany & Co. celebrated its first store opening in the nation’s capital March 27. Within the shining, 5,000-square-foot store at CityCenterDC, Tiffany & Co. CEO Allesandro Bogliolo greeted guests, who […]