Maroon Exhibit at Artist’s Proof
• May 23, 2014

Photographer Fred Maroon was — and remains — well known throughout Washington and was a friend of The Georgetowner. He allowed the newspaper to use his spectacular images from time to time. The newspaper ran his photos, did features on him, especially a 1999 cover story. Maroon’s widow Suzy Maroon and sons Paul and Marc were at a May 15 reception for the Artists’ Proof exhibit, “Far Out Fashions: An Exhibition of Fashion Photography by the Late Fred J. Maroon,” which runs through June 1.

At 125 Years, a Celebration of Caring for Washington Home & Hospices
• May 13, 2014

The Washington Home & Community Hospices celebrated its 125th anniversary Italian-style — “Celebrazione della Cura” — held at the Embassy of Italy April 26. Board chair Sharon Casey welcomed guests and introduced CEO Tim Cox, who said at 125 years “we look really good and are going strong.” Many diplomats and local leaders enjoyed Design Cuisine’s tastes of Italy. Instead of the familiar auction format, the evening featured an Italian market with unique items from Neó Shop, Rome, DePandi, D& M Design and Paul’s Wine & Spirits among other temptations. The net proceeds of purchases will provide much need funds to assist the aging and terminally ill. [gallery ids="101732,142098,142110,142107,142092,142103" nav="thumbs"]

Sitar Arts Center Spring Celebration and Benefit
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Dorothy and her companions were in good company on their way to Oz as they were joined by supporters of Sitar Arts Center on a walk down the Yellow Brick Road and an evening in Emerald City, the theme of the May 1 benefit at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Generous contributions raised over $253,000 in critical funds that will directly support more than 800 students whose lives are positively impacted each year through Sitar’s afterschool, weekend and summer programs. The Host Committee members created a matching gift opportunity to ensure that no child will be turned away because of a family’s inability to pay for the Center’s transformational arts education programs.
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Diplomats Welcomed Back
• May 12, 2014

Former ambassadors of France, Germany and Italy were given a hearty welcome by many friends in DC as they were feted at the elegant home of Aniko Gaal and Nash Schott on Apr. 28. The ambassadors were in town to attend the meeting of the Trilateral Commission, the “Think Tank” that focuses on global issues facing Europe, North America and Asia. Ukraine, energy issues and cyberspace were on top of the official agenda but the conversation was a good bit lighter chez Schott. [gallery ids="101728,142358,142333,142338,142344,142349,142361,142355" nav="thumbs"]

Medstar National Rehabilitation Network Las Vegas Night
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Stunning “showgirls” welcomed guests to the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Apr. 20 as Medstar National Rehabilitation Network held its 3rd Annual Las Vegas Night benefit. The event, with Co-chairs Barbara Ayers, Janie McNamara and Mark E. Richards, MD, and Honorary Chair Carole M. Randolph, was emceed by Mike Walter. Gaming options included Roulette, Black Jack, Craps and Texas Hold’em, all to raise money for the hospital’s various patient disability programs, including those geared towards brain and spinal cord injuries and stroke. [gallery ids="100767,123339,123331,123297,123326,123305,123320,123313" nav="thumbs"]

MedStar National Rehabilitation Network Las Vegas NightMay 7, 2014
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Two stunning ?showgirls? greeted guests at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on May 2 for the 5th Annual Las Vegas Night to benefit MedStar National Rehabilitation Network?s programs. The evening gave guests the opportunity to try their luck at gaming tables featuring Roulette, Black Jack, Texas hold ?em Poker and more to benefit stroke/brain injury/spinal cord injury patients. MedStar NRH is consistently named as one of America?s best hospitals for rehabilitation.

White House Correspondents’ Weekend Takes Over D.C.
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The parties before and after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner dominated the D.C. social scene this past weekend and took over schedules and streets. Our “nerd prom” still had its urgency and energy, just with slightly lessened star intensity. Herewith, photos from the Google-Netflix party at the Institute of Peace and the Washington Post party at the Washington Hilton. [gallery ids="116719,116713,116701,116696,116689,116682,116676,116668,116661,116655,116648,116641,116725,116636,116628,116709" nav="thumbs"]

Trust for the National Mall Luncheon
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Over 1,000 people gathered under sunny skies on May 1 at the annual Trust for the National Mall Benefit Luncheon. Trust President Caroline Cunningham welcomed guests and introduced Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell by noting “she demonstrated that you can do well by doing good.” In a video presentation, Honorary Chair Laura Bush said “this is our common ground.” Trust Chairman Chip Akridge received a standing ovation and was presented with the History, Heroes and Hope Award. With over 25 million visitors a year, the National Mall has been “loved to death” and is sorely in need of repair. [gallery ids="101726,142415,142413,142408,142385,142391,142394,142399,142403" nav="thumbs"]

Newsbabes Bash Kickoff
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On Apr. 29, many faces and names familiar from TV and media gathered upstairs in the Apartments at City Center to imbibe and dine in support of the May 20 Newsbabes Bash to assist breast cancer patients and survivors. A highlight was a surprise $10,000 donation by generous benefactor Barry Glassman. [gallery ids="101727,142384,142363,142367,142372,142380,142376" nav="thumbs"]

In Series “Canzoni d’Amore”
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In celebration of the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, the In Series patrons braved a spring torrent on Apr. 30 to gather at DACOR-Bacon House to celebrate music and also the next day birthday of Founding Director Carla H?bner. In Series Director Abel Lopez spoke of caring for the community and the arts and the In Series as a place where artists learn and thrive and engage with the community. The evening’s featured musical works included highlights from La Traviata and Rigoletto. [gallery ids="116583,116587,116593,116577" nav="thumbs"]