Kuwait’s National Day
• March 7, 2012

Ambassador and Mrs. Salem Al-Sabah celebrated the 51st anniversary of the National Day of the State of Kuwait and the 21st anniversary of its liberation during Desert Storm at the Four Seasons Hotel Feb. 21. As the many guests waited to greet their hosts, they could admire the towering floral designs by Daniel Espejel of Flowers by Daniel. The buffets were laden with truly global cuisine — Middle Eastern lamb, pastas, crab cakes and spectacular choices of sweets. [gallery ids="102436,121439,121431,121468,121482,121456,121448,121462,121475" nav="thumbs"]

Have a Heart Luncheon Honors Georgetown Ministry Center
• February 24, 2012

The Washington Club’s sixth annual “Have a Heart” Luncheon honored the Georgetown Ministry Center Feb. 14 for outstanding and compassionate service to homeless individuals in our community. A video presentation by Nelson A. Cuellar showcased the fundamental services and opportunities for social interaction that the GMC provides in a clubhouse setting adjacent to Grace Church. Keynote speaker Dr. Roland J. Koshes spoke of treatment of mental illness in the homeless and indigent. Event chair Arden Batch presented an award to GMC executive director Gunther Stern, who in turn gave her a crystal heart. [gallery ids="100505,118271,118258,118267" nav="thumbs"]

It’s ‘Valerie Wilson’s World’ at the Jefferson
• February 23, 2012

The Book Room of The Jefferson hotel was the ideal setting to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Valerie Wilson Travel and for the author to introduce her latest travel book “Valerie Wilson’s World: The Top Hotels & Resorts, Second Edition” at a Feb. 15 cocktail reception. Dubbed a “power broker” in the industry, Travel Weekly ranked her New York-based firm the 29th largest U.S. travel management company. As a heart attack and bypass survivor, Wilson is committed to the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative ,which is receiving a portion of the proceeds from book sales. [gallery ids="100506,118292,118287,118275,118281" nav="thumbs"]

Maslenitsa at the Russian Embassy
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Maslenitsa, Orthodox Mardi Gras, was celebrated on Feb. 17 as The Ambassador of the Russian Federation and Mrs. Sergey Kislyak welcomed guests with bliny and other traditional Russian fare. Vladimir Tolstoy was Honorary Chair of the evening, which benefits the mission to help the neediest of the Russian Orthodox Cathedrals of Saint Nicholas and St. John the Baptist. The evening with entertainment by the Samovar Russian Folk Ensemble and dancing to Four Season Dance Group included a silent auction, raffle and great support for preserving ethnic ties and national traditions. [gallery ids="100512,118823,118817,118804,118813" nav="thumbs"]

P Street Pictures on O Celebrates Its Relocation with a Proclamation
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After many years on the east side of town, it was a true celebration on Feb. 9, as Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans attended the grand reopening of P Street Pictures on O. Loyal customers delighted in the new space. Evans, calling himself “a big patron,” read a unanimously passed ceremonial resolution honoring “a Georgetown institution” by declaring Feb. 9 “P Street Pictures day in the District of Columbia.” He queried where the proclamation might be framed as Judy Schlosser basked in the company of her husband Larry Enten and their son Michael, who had come down from Brooklyn for the occasion. [gallery ids="100502,118164,118147,118160,118155" nav="thumbs"]

Wacky, Whimsical Tea for THEARC
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It was a Willy Wonka world as families enjoyed child-oriented festivities and high tea at the Four Seasons Hotel Feb. 12 to honor the success of THEARC, Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, which provides cultural, educational, health and social services to underserved children and families in Southeast Washington. Eleven nonprofit organizations participate, including the Levine School of Music, the Corcoran Gallery and the Washington Ballet. Eun Yang of NBC-4 Washington was honorary chair and Bank of Georgetown lead sponsor. [gallery ids="100503,118209,118201,118194,118187,118178,118225,118170,118232,118237,118161,118244,118218" nav="thumbs"]

3rd Georgetown Arts Show Gets Its Close-up
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The third annual Citizens Association of Georgetown art show debuted with a Feb. 16 reception at the House of Sweden at 2900 K Street, N.W. “Georgetown ARTS 2012,” sponsored by […]
• February 21, 2012

   

3rd Georgetown Arts Show Gets Its Close-upFebruary 21, 2012
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The third annual Citizens Association of Georgetown art show debuted with a Feb. 16 reception at the House of Sweden at 2900 K Street, N.W. “Georgetown ARTS 2012,” sponsored by CAG and the House of Sweden, along with other patrons, displayed a mix of visual arts treats by residents and those working in nearby studios, exhibiting varying talents of young and old, from watercolors and oil paintings to photographs and sculptures. Lively art-loving Georgetowners filled the space as they greeted friends and viewed the works of Michele Banks, Jack Bell, Leslie Bryne, Betsy Cooley, Guy Fairlamb, Karen Feld, Robin Hill, Cynthia Howar, Joan Konkel, Stephany Knight, Jane Lepscky, Dale Loy, Edward “Bear” Miller, Natalia Mokina, Elba Molina, Shaun Murphy, Lisa Neher, Emma O’Rouke, Isabella Page, Wendy Plotkin-Mates, Berit Robertson, Camilla Rudolph, Ross Ruot, Suzy Strack, Laura-Anne Tiscornia, Dariush Vaziri and Mary Wagner.? The exhibit closed Feb. 20.

Choral Arts Holiday Magic
• February 8, 2012

This Legacy Season concludes Norman Scribner’s tenure as Artistic Director of the Choral Arts Society of Washington, which he founded in 1965. The Ambassador of the Russian Federation and Mrs. Sergey Kislyak were honorary patrons of the Annual Christmas Concerts, opening their residence for a Dec. 15 reception. “Holiday Treasures from Russia” featured Choral Arts’ 160-strong symphonic chorus accompanied by the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra under the artistic direction of Dmitry Liss and Russian mezzo soprano Irina Shishkova. Avid supporter and current Choral Arts chorister Kandy Stroud was honorary chair with her daughter Brooke Stroud Carnot and husband Stephane serving as benefit co-chairs for the 31st Annual Holiday Concert and Benefit in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Dec. 19. The sellout crowd enjoyed a post-performance reception, silent auction, dinner and dancing at the Roof Terrace. The evening’s proceeds help support Choral Arts’ annual season of concerts as well as its educational and community programs. [gallery ids="100461,115629,115601,115499,115573,115545" nav="thumbs"]