Wolf Blitzer’s Night of Friendly ‘Fire’
• June 5, 2019

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 […]

Folger Library: The Wonder of Will
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The 2019 Folger Gala celebrated the Wonder of Will. Folger board members Florence Cohen and Stuart Rose, with their spouses Mimi Rose and Neal Cohen, served as gala co-chairs. Gala […]

What’s POTUS Got to Do With It? The White House Correspondents
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The pre- and post- parties centered around the once glitzy, celeb-obsessed White House Correspondent’s Association Dinner continued this year, April 25 to 28. While calmer without the president attending and […]

A Fashionable Portrait Circle Spring Soirée
• April 18, 2019

On Monday, April 8, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery celebrated its Portrait Circle Spring Soirée with a conversation on art, portraiture and fashion featuring Christy Turlington Burns and Tonne Goodman. […]