In Series Preview of ‘Goyescas’

December 7, 2016

On Dec. 1, In Series in collaboration with Spain Arts & Culture presented highlights from its upcoming production of the opera “Goyescas” by Enrique Granados at the founder residence of […]

Wharton Club Honors D.C. Alums

November 23, 2016

The 46th Annual Wharton Award Dinner on Nov. 15 at the Park Hyatt honored Roman Macaya Hayes, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the United States, David Trone and Robert Trone, […]

Smokey Robinson Gets the Gershwin


Motown legend Smokey Robinson received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Nov. 16 and was honored with a tribute concert on DAR Constitution Hall. The concert featured […]

Celebrating Diane Rehm


Hometown gal Diane Rehm, one of National Public Radio’s most popular show hosts, is signing off after working the airways for decades.  Friends, family and colleagues gathered for a farewell […]

NIAF’s 41st Gala Honors Pols, Entertainers, Businessmen

November 13, 2016

The National Italian American Foundation capped off its annual weekend of cultural events, featuring the best in Italian food, beverage and immersive experiences with an awards gala at the Marriott […]

Spirit Benefit Salutes Patricia Davies

November 9, 2016

“I’ve got my keys,” is the phrase that celebrates the ultimate achievement for those without a home. Meanwhile, Georgetown Ministry Center, chaired by Megan Gabriel and Nancy Taylor Bubes, maintains […]

New CEO Vincent Orange Presides at Chamber Gala


With Mayor Muriel Bowser in attendance, the D.C. Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber’s Choice Awards and Gala at the Marriott Marquis Nov. 4. The theme was “Innovation, Impact & […]

Sibley’s Hope & Progress Gala


Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 16th annual Celebration of Hope & Progress Gala was held Oct. 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Benefiting the New Sibley and its expanding oncology programs, […]

AFTA Honoree Nancy Marriott Walks the Walk 


Arts for the Aging gave its Lolo Sarnoff Founder’s Award to Nancy Peery Marriott at a sparkling gala Oct. 19 at the Society of the Cincinnati. A singer and vocal […]

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company Presents “Margin”


The company presented the world premiere of “Margin” at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in the Kogod Courtyard on Oct. 28.  Burgess is the Gallery’s first choreographer in residence and […]