K Street Kate’s 7th
• November 7, 2013

K Street Magazine’s Kate Michael celebrated the magazine’s seventh anniversary with a “Seventh Inning Stretch” celebration at ArtJamz in Dupont Circle. Attendees sipped Van Gogh Vodka and began painting a blank wall in the studio. When an entire wall at Art Jamz was covered with guests’ artwork, Michael’s white shirt was a blank canvas no more as everyone waited to take a turn at painting her. At this “pay what you want event” a portion of all donations benefited the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation. [gallery ids="101413,154896,154877,154892,154888,154883" nav="thumbs"]

Pink Party Benefits Children’s Inn at NIH
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Girls battling cancer and other serious illnesses were treated to a VIP Pink Party July 27 at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Georgetown, co-hosted by CharityChicks US and We Will Survive Cancer. The pampering and “all things pink” theme provided a much-needed break from medical treatments and the stress of illness. Guests enjoyed a jazz quartet, specialty cocktails and food and art lessons, overlooking the flower garden. The Inn, which received all proceeds, is a nonprofit “Place Like Home” for families with seriously ill children, who participate in ground-breaking medical research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda and who stay as long as needed, free of charge. [gallery ids="119006,119002,118989,118997" nav="thumbs"]

Restaurant Association Power Hour
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Restaurant Association Greater Washington held a “Power Hour” at Nellie’s Sports Bar July 29 to thank the sponsors of the 2013 RAMMY Awards. Nellie’s had garnered the Neighborhood Gathering Place award. The weather cooperated as representatives from Washington’s booming restaurant and hospitality industry gathered rooftop on an unusually pleasant mid-summer evening. RAMW President Kathy Hollinger promised brief remarks as she expressed special thanks to sponsors and volunteers and then drew chuckles with “and now a PowerPoint presentation.” [gallery ids="101414,154933,154894,154929,154899,154926,154908,154914,154919" nav="thumbs"]

Queen’s Toast: Pageantry, Fashion and Philanthropy
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Beautiful faces and bodies took over the posh Barcode Lounge Aug. 3 for “Toast with the Queen” Reception and Fundraiser. Hosted by Mary Amons, formerly of Bravo’s Real Housewives of D.C., and business owner Souny West of W Salon, Touting itself as a collaboration of “Pageantry, Fashion and Philanthropy.” the event that mixed those industries together perfectly. A portion of the ticket sales went to the non-profit, Luke’s Wings, which unites wounded warriors, veterans and heroes with their loved ones when they need them most. [gallery ids="101415,154944,154931,154940,154936" nav="thumbs"]

11th Annual Washington International Piano Artists Competition
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“A Cultural Evening – Welcome Reception” was held at the Georgetown Club on July 24 to launch the Festival of Music 2013 and 11th Annual Competition under the auspices of the Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC). Ambassador Elena Poptodorova and her husband Georgi Petrov hosted the reception in absentia as the ambassador was called to Bulgaria for consultations. Psychiatrist Matthias Fischer of Würzburg, Germany, received the 1st Prize Jury Award and Canadian Thomas Maurice, a Senior Program Manager for General Dynamics in Baltimore, took the 2nd Prize Jury Award at a celebratory dinner at the Fairfax Hotel on July 28. [gallery ids="101419,154918,154922,154913,154921" nav="thumbs"]

“Dream Wedding” at the Arts Club
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FABUM, a non-profit arts organization, recently presented “Dream Wedding,” an immersive, walk-through performance experience that is part of its Dolce Revolution Project series.  Guests moved from the courtyard through the historic Arts Club of Washington, where each room was a unique, repeating scene within the bride’s subconscious.  Afterwards, a special Dolce Revolution party at the nearby, newly renovated Melrose Hotel celebrated the show and FABUM’s continued commitment to producing original performance work in DC that promotes self-realization and explores human nature. 
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Capella Hotel Hosts The Washington Ballet
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Georgetown’s luxurious Capella Hotel hosted friends of The Washington Ballet (TWB) on June 24 at a small reception on the rooftop deck normally reserved for hotel guests. TWB Artistic Director said the Ballet was thrilled to be in partnership with Capella counting them “family members.” The “British Invasion Bash” reception saluted the March 2014 program of Trey McIntyre’s A Day in the Life set to classic Beatles tunes and Rooster by Christopher Bruce, a “Rock Ballet” that showcases the sounds of The Rolling Stones. [gallery ids="101379,153663,153630,153658,153637,153654,153642,153649" nav="thumbs"]

Unmasked: Georgetown Gala Takes Over the Embassy of Italy
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In this “Year of Italian Culture in the U.S.,” the Citizens Association of Georgetown chose the Italian
Embassy as its fitting venue for “Venetian Carnivale: A Masked Ball” on Oct. 18, as it honored
Herb and Patrice Miller who have been instrumental to the community through the development
of Georgetown Park, the renewal of Washington Harbour and elsewhere. For the first time, the black tie event of
elegantly masked guests was followed by an after-party as deejay Adrian Loving upped the beat for
dancing until 1 a.m. Live auction items included a scavenger hunt dinner in Georgetown, Ermenegildo
Zegna suit and rare opportunity to attend the Palio di Siena famous horse race. [gallery ids="101511,151036,151041,151045,151050,151053,151058,151063,151068,151072,151033,151028,151083,151090,151086,151002,151006,151011,151014,151019,151024,151078" nav="thumbs"]

At Arena Stage: de Pizan HonorsNovember 6, 2013
• November 6, 2013

On Oct. 9, the National Women?s History Museum bestowed the third annual de Pizan Honors ?honoring women from the past and present who have shaped history.? NWHM President and CEO Joan Wrages spoke at Arena Stage of the continuing hope to make this the first women?s history museum in a nation?s capital. The Henry Blackwell award went to Ken Burns for his PBS production on Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Other awardees included Phylicia Rashad and Washington?s own Denyce Graves. It was duly noted, as concerns the future museum, ?If the Egyptians had to have the plans passed by Congress, there might not be pyramids.?

Craft2WearNovember 6, 2013
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The Smithsonian Women?s Committee produced the Craft2Wear show and sale of wearable art
at the National Building Museum Oct. 25 to 27. The Advance Chance Party gave an early glimpse
of the clothing, jewelry and accessories for women and men showcased by 50 exhibitors previously
juried into Smithsonian Craft Shows. Carolyn L. E. Benesh, co-editor of Ornament Magazine,
served as honorary chair.