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POWER: THE ULTIMATE WASHINGTON APHRODISIAC
n the 10 years since we produced “Dine and Dish” is kicking it this our first “Power 100” list, the month with D.C. United’s Chris Pontius landscape of our nation’s capital has and Steve Birnbaum discussing the ins and changed dramatically. The foundation outs of soccer in Washington over a hearty on which this city was built has not. lunch at BLT Steak. Power. It’s the elusive prize that most Empty nesters, rejoice! Well, really of the doe-eyed are seeking when they anyone looking for quality, space and first arrive in Washington and it’s the convenience will enjoy our feature on energy drink propelling the graying Bethesda’s new 13-acre gated community, Quarry Springs. Readers will also learn to the finish line. Who has it, how how Sotheby’s new chief marketing it’s achieved and for what purpose officer, Alfrédo Gangotena, is transforming it is used dominates conversation, the brand, including this month’s including our own. launch of Art and Home, a new lifestyle The names on our list rotate on publication. and off as power changes hands, but We weren’t so overwhelmed with the rules we follow when determining thoughts of power that we missed the who makes the cut remain the same. town’s biggest bashes last month. We were They are: 1) knowledge is power, 2) Jeweler Alexis Bittar and Nancy Reynolds Bagley at the WL-hosted reception for Bittar’s Washington grand opening at CityCenterDC. awestruck by renovations to the French influence is power, 3) access is power, (Photo by Tony Powell) ambassador’s residence at the Alliance 4) the perception of power is power Française dinner, moved by how the women honored at N Street and 5) money can translate into power if used effectively. As always, Village’s gala have positively transformed their lives, and impressed by those who draw a government salary are excluded as there are already the work being done to cure debilitating diseases at the Alzheimer’s enough personnel directories. Association Dinner and the MS Women on the Move luncheon. Next Since a female candidate is likely to be a prime contender in the month, we’ll be reporting on WL-sponsored events such as the Catholic 2016 presidential race, it’s no surprise that more and more women Charities Gala, CharityWorks’ Wine Dinner, the Virginia Gold Cup, the are popping up on our radar screen. Donna Brazile, Gwen Ifill, Anita Children’s Ball, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington’s Tim Dunn, Karen Ignagni, Christine Lagarde, Janet Murguia, Deborah Rutter, Susan Molinari, Donna Harris, Teresa Carlson, Lisa Donner and Russert Dinner, Zoofari, the JTCC Gala and many more. It seems fitting to be penning a note about power the day after Cathy Englebert are well known both inside and outside the Beltway the White House Correspondents Association dinner. We covered and we’re willing to bet they’ll be dominating headlines in the months many affiliated events, kicking off on Thursday with a WL-sponsored ahead. And then there is Kathleen Matthews, Marriott’s executive vice party, “The Global Beat: Celebrating International Affairs Journalism.” president of communications, who graces our cover along with her Catch our round-up from Washington’s “Nerd Prom” in the next issue, husband, MSNBC “Hardball” host Chris Matthews. We fully expect where we will focus on the power of the purse as we highlight 50 of Kathleen will soon announce that she will run for the 8th district Maryland congressional seat currently held by Rep. Chris Van Hollen. Washington’s most generous givers. We caught up with another highly-impressive woman for this month’s “Book Talk,” with author Mary King explaining how the U.S. civil rights movement was influenced by the principles of Gandhian nonviolent action. On a lighter note, we were pleased by the overflowing turnout for the Washington Life-hosted reception at jeweler Alexis Bittar’s new store Nancy R. Bagley at CityCenterDC (see page 33). After the reception, an intimate group Editor in Chief joined Bittar at DBGB Kitchen and Bar to dine while discussing his sources of inspiration and plans for his new Washington outpost. Our Readers wishing to contact Nancy Bagley can email her at nbagley@washingtonlife.com fashion pages also include advice on perking up your summer wardrobes with a pair of playful Diane von Furstenberg gingham shorts, or reliving the 1970s in psychadelic Charlotte Olympia pumps.
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