50 More Years of D.C.’s Art Explosion
• October 10, 2018

Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off a memorable night at the Lincoln Theatre commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities by presenting the 2018 Life […]

Ambassadors Ball: Cherry Blossoms Inspire Hope for a Cure
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Ambassador Shinsuke and Yoko Sugiyama of Japan co-chaired the 40th Anniversary of the Ambassadors Ball to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at The Anthem Oct. 2. The cherry blossom […]

All God’s Creatures’ Special Day
• October 7, 2018

At the Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s Church in Georgetown on Oct. 7, there were treats for four-footers and their humans. All behaved admirably on sacred ground.

Parents, Teens Agree on St. Jude’s
• October 1, 2018

Luc Deshayes, the top fundraiser on the teen committee, and his mother, Gladys Abi-Najm of the parent committee, attended the third annual St. Jude Golden Gala, benefiting the lifesaving mission […]

Martin’s Tavern Goes Big for Its 85th
• September 26, 2018

To celebrate its 85th anniversary, Martin’s Tavern invited a few hundred of its favorite people to a Sept. 12 gathering. Among neighbors and guests, former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, […]

50 Years on, the ‘Dream Lives on’
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In spite of Florence threatening parts of the Eastern Seaboard, it did not stop Congressional Black Caucus Foundation supporters from attending the 44th Annual Legislative Conference closing gala Sept. 15 […]

NSO Gala Soars to Astral Heights
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If the National Symphony Orchestra’s opening season gala on Sept. 22 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall is any indication of what to expect for the upcoming years than adoring […]

Grateful Go Bo Party Promotes Flower Power
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The 14th annual Go Bo Party — held Sept. 7 at the 29th Street home of Deb and Ben Johns— was inspired by Bo Johns’s successful battle against cancer, with […]

Georgetown’s Tree Lovers
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Guests gathered Sept. 16 at Dumbarton House to salute Trees for Georgetown and its steadfast supporters, Betsy Emes and her host committee. Funded by gifts and grants, volunteer group protects […]

Looking Forward to Some of the Best
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The Washington social season has something for every taste and, to a certain extent, every giving level. This fall sees a number of special events celebrating a signature anniversary. In […]