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"Best of Peru" at the Textile Museum ...................................

SUMMER 2010

WL-SPONSORED EVENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER ...................................................

Oliver Stone's "South of the Border" Reception .....................

The Washington Ballet's "Purple Rain" Ball.........................

Refugees International Anniversary Dinner ...........................

Sport for Social Change Awards Benefit ................................

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DC Jazz Festival Opening Night........................................

INSIDER'S GUIDE Summer fun in the nation's capital....

NORD's Partners in Progress Gala .....................................

MY WASHINGTON FOX News' Chris Wallace ..........

Sitar Arts Center Celebration...............................................

OVER THE MOON Derby winners off and running ......

PARTIES PARTIES PARTIES .....................................

LIFESTYLES WL FASHION Easy living on the Eastern Shore...............

WL BEAUTY Beach in a box PERFORMING ARTS Theater thrives SUMMER READING Five must-reads.............................

THE DISH Al fresco dining and sweet summertime drinks ...

"The Other City" Screening & Dinner ................................

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POLLYWOOD SPECIAL AFI-Discovery Silverdocs ....

Donovan House Rooftop Party ............................................

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D.C. Air Society's Derby Day .............................................

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT Tennis star Venus Williams .

Generation O "Late Night Affair" .......................................

FAVORITE ROOMS Wade Davis and Lorie Peters share their at-home escapes ................................................................

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT Abu Dhabi's gift to Children's

Buddah Bar Grand Opening ...............................................

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Woodrow Wilson House Garden Party .................................

OPEN HOUSE On the market .........................................

National Medical Center..............................................

SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURE A look for every lifestyle with interior designers Joseph Ireland and Julie Weber Levine ..

Cornerstone Kids Golf Tournament ......................................

WL LUXURY TRAVEL FEATURE CHILE Travel tips for Latin America's longest land...............

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ASIA HOTELS Boutique alternatives .................................

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WL-EXCLUSIVE EVENTS Washington Performing Arts Society Spring Gala ..................

Washington Nationals Dream Foundation Gala ....................

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Luncheon honoring Sharon Malone ......................................

"The Bolter" Book Party ....................................................

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ON THE COVER Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams bring their power and athleticism to the Washington Kastles. FROM TOP LEFT A shot from our stunning Eastern Shore fashion shoot at The Inn at Perry Cabin. For fashion credits, see page 45. (Photo by Tim Coburn) / A relaxing evening on the coast at Naples, Fla. / Almina Khorakiwala and Xavier Equihua at The Washington Ballet's Spring Gala at the Swedish Embassy Residence. (Photo by Tony Powell).

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Getting Away Luxury travel abounds just a short flight from Washington or at the magnificent ends of the earth s temperatures climb to triple-digits and it becomes impossible to step outside without hitting a wall of humidity, Washingtonians scramble to escape the heat.Whether it’s a short jaunt to Rehoboth or a sea voyage halfway around the world, getting away for at least a week or two becomes a priority in the scorching summer months.

This year, we’re transporting you on vacations around the globe. Senior Editor Kevin Chaffee records his experiences exploring Chile in a ten-day diary of his travels up and down the 4,000-mile coast of this most scenic of Latin American lands. From there, we go to historic Mexico City, heart of our neighboring nation’s art and culture, for a stay at the luxurious St. Regis property and an an ambrosial culinary experience. Then it’s off to the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort to indulge at the Remède day spa, enjoy pristine beaches, and play a few holes on two world-class golf courses.We also explore six of Asia’s most stylish boutique hotels, stop off in the Bahamas for an exotic destination wedding, and visit Florida’s La Playa Beach Resort.

In our summer reading roundup, A Girl’s War will surely please history buffs while pulling at readers’ heartstrings as author Dr. Doreen Drewry Leher tells of being evacuated from Great Britain during World War II, while Ellen Crosby’s fast-paced mystery novel, The Viognier Vendetta (set in Washington) turns out to be a perfect pool-side read.

This month’s Pollywood includes coverage of the WLsponsored AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Festival, including Oliver Stone’s new documentary South of the Border and the reception celebrating its release.

We traveled to St. Michaels, Md., for our “Summer on the Shore” fashion shoot at the idyllic Inn at Perry Cabin. Our wonderful

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fashion team truly captured the essence of summer glamour with one-piece bathing suits, chunky bangles, rings, and necklaces that make a statement.Turn to our beauty page to channel your inner bronzed goddess with eye-enhancing pastel palettes and products for frizz-free locks.

We donned our best spring hats at garden parties and mingled with oh-so-social folk at all the major events, including The Washington Ballet Spring Gala, the Bachelors and Spinsters Ball, and DC Jazz Festival’s opening night.

This month’s Inside Homes takes us to National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Wade Davis’s Travis Price-designed study and to art collector Lorie Peters’ eclectic abode.

Local interior designer Joseph Ireland picks the best eco-friendly, contemporary, traditional, and international pieces to add flare to your home.

And then of course, as you can see from our cover, tennis has come back to Washington in a big way. Both Venus and Serena Williams will be in town to play for the Kastles. NBC’s Dan Hellie spoke with Venus Williams about life after 30 and her new book, Come to Win. We’re getting ready to take off for our own vacation escape but will be back in September – ready to start another fall social season with our annual Balls and Galas directory. See you then!

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FYIDC The Insider’s Guide to Washington | Stay cool this summer in the nation’s capital

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Summer Fun at the Mandarin Oriental Head over to the luxe Mandarin Oriental for a few tips on spicing up your seasonal fare. JULY Learn about festive summer cocktails with Sommelier Carlton McCoy plus a buffet of seasonal appetizers ($70 per guest). SEPT : Join Chef Eric Ziebold for cooking demonstrations at “The Last Barbeque of Summer” featuring a family-style lunch or dinner ($75 per guest). For more information about either event, contact Celia Laurent at 202-787-6068 or claurent@mohg.com.

Get Cultured Experience a classic Chinese dance and music performance when SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS comes to The Kennedy Center this summer as part of its 20-country world tour. The internationally-renowned cultural group blends powerful vocal performances, a live orchestra with requisite drums, and dozens of talented dancers into an unforgettable show. August 25-29; The Kennedy Center; $79-$150; go to www. shenyunperformingarts.org for more information.

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TRAVEL GURU FLY THE GOURMET SKIES Visiting Paris is a lot more enticing now that a new airline is offering discounted all-businessclass service from Washington Dulles to the City of Light featuring cuisine by famed Citronelle chef Michel Richard. OPENSKIES offers five weekly flights from Washington Dulles to Paris/Orly (much closer to the action than Charles De Gaulle Airport) at fares ranging from $825 to $2,925 for roomy “Biz Seats” that recline 140 degrees.And with no line at the check-in desk and priority security screening at Dulles, you will soon be relaxing in a comfortable lounge, enjoying smoked salmon canapés and a glass of Chablis. Ahhh, now that’s travel. https://www.flyopenskies.com

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Relaxation Station Summer Escape Looking for a close-to-home “staycation” this summer? Head to Maryland’s LAKE POINT INN, just a short drive from Washington on the banks of Deep Creek Lake. This intimate, ten-room bed and breakfast is a perfect place to indulge in waterfront adventures at the base of Wisp Mountain. For more information, call 800-523LAKE or visit www.deepcreekinns.com.

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LIFE OF THE PARTY WL-sponsored﹐ Hosted﹐ and Exclusive Events | The Washington Ballet Spring Gala and Refugees International Anniversary Dinner

Shari Kapelina, Andrea Kirstein, Meredith Cymerman, and Grace Bender at The Washington Ballet’s Purple Rain ball. (Photo by Tony Powell)

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Tanako Miyazaki Sister Act: Mae Grennan, Michelle Maddux, and Meg Ferguson

COLORFUL NIGHT Ann Walker Marchant loves purple and she loves Prince. How brilliant, then, that her “Purple Rain” concept helped make The Washington Ballet’s spring gala one of the company’s ho"est (i.e., sold out with a waiting list) benefits in years.

FORMAL WELCOME Swedish Ambassador Jonas Hafström and his wife Eva greeted guests under a giant backyard marquee spectacularly decorated and lighted in numerous shades of fuchsia, lavender, mauve, and plum before dancers performed selections from the current season plus a newly choreographed piece, “When Doves Cry,” inspired by Prince’s classic Purple Rain album. FUNKY TIME Much of the 500-strong crowd was on the dance floor a#er dinner for much-anticipated revelry that lasted well into the night.

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Nini Ferguson and Kathryn Rand

Lynn and Wolf Blitzer Mexican Amb. Arturo Sarukhan and Veronica Valencia-Sarukhan

Mariella Trager, Senator Joseph Lieberman and Hadassah Lieberman.

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Afghan Amb. Said Jawad and Sen. Joseph Lieberman

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TIME FOR ACTION There wasn’t a moment to spare at the 31st

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anniversary dinner for Refugees International, emceed by actor Sam Waterston. Emotion filled the room as gala chairmen Vicki and Roger Sant honored the late Kenneth H. Bacon, RI’s former president, with a celebratory award presented to his wife, Darcy. The organization’s new president, Dan Glickman, noted how humbled he was to follow in Bacon’s footsteps before Ambassador Richard Holbrooke presented the coveted McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award to former Senate Majority Leader William H. “Bill” Frist for his tireless humanitarian work in struggling African nations. SUPPORTING THE CAUSE Newly

appointed Chairman of the Board Eileen Shields-West, long-time actor and supporter Ma Dillon, Rep. Nita Lowey, Rima Al-Sabah, Evan Jones, and Henry Harris and Rebecca Fishman Harris.

Benefit Chairwomen Cathy Brentzel and Gay Cioffi

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CHARITY IS A KICK The “beautiful game” got glamorous when

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several hundred of the area’s top athletes, philanthropists, and business leaders joined soccer fans and players (including members of the DC Knights Street Soccer team) to honor the area’s top philanthropists.

MAJOR PLAYERS: As guests enjoyed Italian cuisine from Teatro Goldoni — thanks to Jose Garcia’s generous contribution — they heard words of inspiration from Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and HELP USA board chairwoman Maria Cuomo Cole. The gala honored sport magnates Sheila Johnson, Fernando Murias, and Darrell Green as well as Zachary Leonsis. The evening raised funds for Street Soccer USA programs that help educate and teach life skills homeless teens and adults via the game of soccer.

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Michael Kosmides and Scott Kinlaw Lindsay Suozzo, Gonzalo Garcia, and Alex Garcia

David Taylor and Amanda Carpenter

Fernando Murias and Darrell Green

Amith Smith and Manny Lopez Batista Kieber and Chris Lodgeson

Kate Michael, Arash Skirazi, and Rebecca Cooper

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Kelley Cannon transformed the Textile Museum into a colorful Peruvian party

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VAMOS PERU!: Some of Peru’s top luxury brands gathered to showcase their taste, style, and unique design aesthetic at an exclusive event for WL readers. Guests enjoyed a Macchu Pisco Pisco Sour mix-off from mixologists representing Cieba Restaurant (the winner!), Funxion, Mio, The Passenger, and Occassions Caterers; sampled Peruvian-inspired food from Occasions Caterers and Mio Restaurant; viewed luxury alpaca products from Peruvian Connection, The Sandra Jordan Collection, and Alpaca International; saw luxury travel presentations from Orient Express Peru and Hoteles Libertador; learned about Peruvian humanitarian assistance organization Coprodeli; and viewed the amazing collections at the Textile Museum. Entertainment was provided by South American musicians Mystic Warriors from Kevin Olivera Music. Kelley Cannon Events cra#ed the perfect ambiance which enabled guests to enjoy this sohisticated and uniquely Peruvian affair.

Zia Boccaccio-Cotgreave presents lucky raflle winner Sara Barboza with a shawl from Alpaca International

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PARTNERS IN PROGRESS GALA Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

FINDING A CURE Over 500 guests gathered to support the National Organization for Rare Disorders and honor researchers fighting against unusual illnesses that affect over 30 million Americans. Bethesda-born actress Patricia Richardson (“Home Improvement”) was on hand to emcee the event, while NORD President and CEO Peter Saltonstall presented Dr. Sami I. Said with the “Partners in Progress” award and Dr. Roscoe O. Brady with the Lifetime Achievement award for their dedication to rare disorder research. IN THE CROWD Peter and Candice Tenber, Fran Olson, Ken Greathouse, Diane Zuckerman, Kathy Needleman, and Sharon Ashton.

Stephen Marmaras and Larissa Trociuk

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Michelle Galler, Abby Fenton, Sunny Sumter, Gloria Nauden, and Katharine Weymouth Jack Evans and Katherine Kennedy

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ALL THAT JAZZ Music aficionados, politicians, and other guests gathered to kick off the highly anticipated DC Jazz Festival with cocktails and a lively musical performance. Teenage pianist Tony Madruga wowed the crowd during the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star performance as did singer Roberta Gambarini – ge"ing the two-week festival started off with a bang. GROOVIN’ GUESTS Alicia Levine, Edward and Chinyere Hubbard, Keri Ann Meslar, Jocelyn Singleton, Toby Burt, and Krista McClease.

Charles Fishman and Michelle Day

Frank Sasinowski, Nancy Harris, and Bill Haddad

Claude Bailey and Erich Hosbach

DC JAZZ FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT

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Steven Grossman, Stephen Bajardi, and Barbara Barris

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Rep. John Conyers, Jr. and Marion Barry Anu Thapa, Seth Kornfeld, and Kelly Collis Frederick

Antonio Madruga and Roy Hargrove

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY GALA

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

Annabelle Seilecki and Argentine Amb. Hector Timmerman

VA-VA-VOOM The audience erupted when Chita Rivera hit the stage, legs first, in a short, bright red ruffled dress to reprise her best-known hits. That was just the icing on an evening’s “cake” for 800 patrons helping support WPAS programs, including matching local public school sixth-graders with different embassies over the years. LATIN BEAT Argentine Amb. Hector Timerman presided over the “From Broadway to Buenos Aires”-themed festivities, a full plate of tango and top live auction draws that included a $13,500 pledge for a ten-day trip for two to Argentina and $75,000 for a private concert with violinist Joshua Bell. The la"er was, in the words of WPAS President Neale Perl, Something you can’t buy anywhere else in the world.”

Louise Akerblom, Luxembourg Amb. Jean Paul Senninger, Dutch Amb. Renee Jones-Bos, and Richard Jones Danny Korengold, and Martha Dippell

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Robin Hammer, Douglas Wheeler,and Rita Segerman

Chita Rivera

Robin Phillips

Ivan and Patricia Rodriquez Josh Willingham and John Lannan

Andrea Harrison with Annette and Ted Lerner

NATIONALS DREAM FOUNDATION GALA Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

Ryan Zimmerman and Harolyn Cardoza

Chelsey and Ian Desmond

Adam and Rachel Dunn

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HOME RUN Guests got to mix and mingle with Nats players at the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation’s gala celebrating the team’s commitment to Washington philanthropy. Money raised from silent and live auctions supports the foundation’s Youth Baseball Academy, Pediatric Diabetes Care Complex at Children’s National Medical Center, and the Neighborhood Initiative. AT BAT Josh Willingham, John Lannan, Ma Capps, Debbie and John Marquis, Carrie and Mike Gazda, and Jason and Marilyn Smolen.

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Shar Stevenson and Nyjer Morgan

TUDOR PLACE GARDEN PARTY Tudor Place, Georgetown PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

Willy and Sheila Walker

TRIBAL RITUAL: Life-long Georgetowners and other “Cave Dweller” types wouldn’t dream of missing their favorite house museum’s annual garden party. What be"er place to prance and promenade about manicured lawns and gardens — to say nothing of the many period rooms — than an architecturally significant national landmark with family ties to George Washington himself? Picture hats, boaters, a jazz combo, and delicious pique-nique fare were de rigueur as always (although there was no rain for once) as guests rallied ’round Chiswell Dabney Langhorne Jr. and his wife Barbara, the latest “village” residents to be honored for longtime contributions to the historic preservation cause.

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Chairwomen Katie Gewirz and Liz Roberts

Sally and Edison Dick

Andrew Farrell, Chum Langhorne, Will Langhorne, and Sherry Cox Farrell with Nancy Charline Cox Farrell

C. Braxton Moncure

Bowdoin and Georgina Train

Ruth Buchanan, Austin Kiplinger, and Bonnie Nicholson

FIGHT FOR CHILDREN’S SCHOOL NIGHT Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

DREAM BIG: Fight For Children’s supporters raised over $800,000 to support the organization’s education programs for low-income kids in Washington. Star performer and celebrity guest Queen Latifah wowed the crowd with her rendition of “Trav’lin Light,” while outstanding performances by the hip-hop violin duo Black Violin and dance troupe Mighty Shock had guests groovin’ in their seats. ON THEIR FEET: Rob and Eleanor Quartel, Franklin Wassmer, Liz Daley, Lana Orloff, Raymond Sczudio, and Jacqueline Bowens.

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Rynthia and Katie Rost Susan and Daniel Christman

George and Trish Vrandenburg

Katherine Bradley and Jim Kimsey

Ellen and Sam Schreiber

Monique Waters, William Coleman, and Maureen Bryant Saige and Miles Honig

Valerie Burden

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AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md.

Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Rachel Grady, and Sky Sitney Oliver Stone Reverend Billy preaches the good word in downtown Silver Spring

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IT’SAWRAP

The eighth annual installment of AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Film Festival brings a thoughtful and controversial mix of films to the metro area

BY J O E L S PA R KS

Frederick Wiseman at the Guggenheim Symposium

Composer Su an Stevens and filmmaker Kaleo La Belle

Dan Kearny, Lara Logan, and Sebastian Junger

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and David Leavy

The Tillman Story

or the eighth year running, the AFIDiscovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Festival brought thousands of film buffs and filmmakers to Silver Spring for a week of documentaries, doc talks, networking, and celebration. Washington Life was once again proud to sponsor the event. An international crowd attended numerous premieres and parties alongside a parallel conference delving into the details of making nonfiction movies.

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Filmmaker and family from Wo Ai Ni Mommy

More than 25,000 people saw over 100 films representing 54 countries, many focusing on future generations and the state of the world we are leaving behind.

Opening night feature FREAKONOMICS cleverly illuminated the unexpected, sometimes unsettling truths revealed by a clear-sighted application of statistics to such real-life situations as cheating, sports, and fighting crime.

Filmmakers spoke to NPR’s Alvin Hall about their experiences adapting the best-selling book

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to the screen.

Together with the U.S. Institute of Peace, Silverdocs hosted a series of films about war and the unceasing struggle to stop it, including MY SO-CALLED ENEMY, the acclaimed seven-year tale of friendship and tension between young Israeli and Palestinian girls. The film BUDRUS won the week’s Witness Award, which includes participation in Peter Gabriel’s annual Witness Gala. Directed by Julia Bacha, the documentary records the heroic peaceful activism of an

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Alvin Hall and Alessandra Gelmi Lorin Wertheimer and Robin Hessman

SHOWTIME! Silverdoc’s week-long celebration of non-fiction film opened with the statistical smorgasbord Freakonomics, including appearances by director Alex Gibney and producer Chad Troutwine and three of the many stellar documentarians involved in bringing these bestselling books to the screen. A#erwards, guests and VIPs sauntered over to Discovery Channel headqauters

Jodi Zamoiski, Stacy Ferguson, Arlene Wechler, and Barbie Zamoiski

where the opening night celebrations contiuned with live music, lively conversations and cold drinks to cool the warm summer night.

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Jody Arlington and Frank Cordes

Alex Gibney, Silverdocs festival director Sky Sitney

ordinary man in a Palestinian village.

The annual Charles Guggenheim Symposium honored American documentary master Frederick Wiseman and featured remarks by PBS President Paula Kerger as well as a conversation between Wiseman and Davis Guggenheim (“An Inconvenient Truth”). Half a dozen of Wiseman’s award-winning films showed throughout the week, from BASIC TRAINING, his 1971 look at Vietnam war draftees, to his examinations of the worlds of blind students, and the American welfare system.

The week also included several competitions for Silverdocs Best Feature Awards, which have gained worldwide prestige with the festival’s growing reputation. The awards are granted by juries of recognized documentary filmmakers who deliberate all week long.

The Sterling Award for Best U.S. Feature went to WO AN MI MOMMY (I LOVE YOU MOMMY), Stephanie Wang-Breal’s poignant tale of a difficult 18 months for a Chinese girl and the Long Island couple who adopt her at age eight.

The Sterling Award for Best International

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Rachel Grady, Ray Barry, Heidi Ewing, Clark Bunting, Chad Toutwine, and Nancy Harris

Feature was given to THE WOMAN WITH THE 5 ELEPHANTS, directed by Vadim Jendreyko, the story of an 85 year old woman who is considered the greatest living translator of Russian into German, and her struggle with the five elephants: the gigantic novels of Dostoyevsky.

The international jury also gave special mention to STEAM OF LIFE, directed by Joonas Berghäll and Mika Hotakainen, which listens in on men talking about life, the universe, and more in the privacy of Finland’s countless saunas.

THIS CHAIR IS NOT ME, directed by Andy Taylor Smith, won the Sterling Award for Best Short Feature. The film documents the life of wheelchair-bound Alan Martin, his refusal to be limited by his cerebral palsy, and the new freedom he discovers as technology enables him to literally find his voice. Special jury mention went to BETWEEN DREAMS, Iris Olsson’s brief fantasia of sleeping folks on a night train through Siberia, and Vance Malone’s colorful portrait THE POODLE TRAINER. The sought-after Cinematic Vision Award went to MARWENCOL, the story of Mark Hogancamp, directed by Jeff Malmberg. After

Hogancamp suffers severe injuries and neartotal amnesia, he is unable to afford traditional therapy. He begins turning his back yard into a miniature village, complete with troublesome Nazis, dolls in complicated relationships, and staged catfights in Hogancamp’s Bar. In addition to the $10,000 in prizes, the jury awarded a Sunday Best Barbie© doll for Hogancamp to add to his village.

The Writers Guild of America (East and West) at Silverdocs presented Yael Hersonski with the WGA Documentary Screenplay Award for scripting the careful use of actual, never-seenbefore Nazi propaganda footage, together with eyewitness testimony from the ghetto in A FILM UNFINISHED. The audiences got to evaluate every single film themselves, and their favorites were named best of the fest. The Audience Award for a feature went to MEN WHO SWIM, the story of men who handle their midlife crises by banding together in a synchronized swimming team.The Audience Award for a short film went to BYE BYE NOW, a brief, illuminating look at the vanishing of a once-beloved artifact of

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‘THE OTHER CITY’ SCREENING AND DINNER The Newseum and The Source PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

D C ’S OTHER CITY UNVEILED The Newseum’s Walter and

Jack Davies, Sheila Johnson, and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell

Leonore Annenberg Theater featured “The Other City,” a powerful documentary that unravels the disastrous effects of the AIDS/ HIV epidemic in the Washington, D.C. area. SPOTTED Filmmaker Susan Koch, writer Jose Antonio Vargas, producers Sheila Johnson and Michelle Freeman, HIV activist Larry Kramer, White House’s Domestic Policy Advisor Melody Barnes, Office of National AIDS Policy Director Jeff Crowley and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

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Jose Antonio Vargas and Maureen Orth

Debbie Dingell and S. Epatha Merkeson

Neil Barrett and Susan Koch

Michelle Freeman and Kay Kendall

Melody Barnes

Jennifer Vinson and Andrea Harley

William Newman and Rockell Metcalf

INSIDE “THE OTHER CITY” We caught up with Jose Antonio Vargas and Sheila Johnson on the red carpet to discuss their involvement in “The Other City,” a powerful documentary about unmasking the AIDS epidemic in Washington, D.C. WL: What made you produce this project?

SJ: I started reading articles in the Washington Post that Jose Vargas was writing and I was very, very disturbed. I said to myself, I don’t know how many people really understand what’s going on in this city, so why don’t I take print and put it on the screen. I approached local filmmakers Susan Koch and Neil Barrett, who I both worked with on Kicking It, and I just decided, let’s make another documentary.

WL: How do you think the film will resonate within the greater metro D.C. area?

SJ: It’s already resonating. We did a major premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and we’ve gotten great reviews from Variety, and we are just now getting calls from everyone all over the country. We will have a screening at the

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International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria and at the Essence Music Festival. And we’re going to start campaigning for a theatrical release as well.

WL: Jose, what inspired you to write about HIV/AIDS in Washington?

JV: The whole point about writing about AIDS in general, was to get to know a whole different Washington. Right now, we’re at the Newseum, which is in this multi-million dollar building.

We’re not that far from the Capitol. The White House is right over there, but people forget the fact that there’s an AIDS epidemic happening in this city. It’s something that hasn’t really gotten much attention. When I started writing about it back in 2003, it still wasn’t getting much attention.

So, I think having it on film, and to have the

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people that I wrote about at the premiere, is really exciting. And to have producer Sheila Johnson and director Susan Koch involved is a really big honor.

WL: Do you think the film will have an impact?

JV: At the end of the day the number one goal was to enlighten and to inspire discussion about AIDS in America. So, that’s the goal and I think after this movie, it’s going to happen.

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Michael Kosmides and Oliver Stone

Amy Holmes

Stephen Lerner and Ilyse Hauge

David Corn and Rep. Tom Perriello

Steve Hayes, Craig Estay, and Donnie Sigmund

Mark Weisbrot

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OLIVER STONE RECEPTION Teatro Goldini Italian Restaurant PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

GOING SOUTH In one of the most buzzed about and exclusive events of the Silverdocs Film Festival, power spot Teatro Goldini, Silverdocs, and Washington Life magazine fêted acclaimed Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone a#er the Washington premiere of his controversial (when has he ever not been controversial?) documentary film, South of the Border. Heaveyweight politicos, journalists, and film aficionados enjoyed Italian cuisine as they basked in the presence of this renowned director.

SPOTTED Tariq Ali, Reps. Andy Barr, Tom Perriello, and Alan Grayson, Wya Dickerson, Angie Goff, Sco Thuman, Bill Plante, and many of our WL friends and family.

David Bass

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Kristin and John Cecchi

SOUTH OF THE BORDER Oliver Stone and film co-writer Mark Weisbrot on why their documentary was a story they had to tell, and why Washington might not like to hear it.

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ur vision behind creating this film was to provide a counterweight to the media coverage of Latin America. In South America especially, there has been a remarkable transformation over the last decade. After 1980, the region suffered through its worst long-term economic growth failure in more than a century, having adopted what Latin Americans call “neo-liberal” economic policies promoted from Washington. From 1980-2000, per capita income – the most basic measure of economic progress – had grown by only 9 percent. During the previous 20 years it had grown by 82 percent, when governments were following economic policies that Washington authorities said were mostly wrong.

This long-term economic collapse – along with the worst income inequality in the world – prompted a revolt at the ballot box. In Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Venezuela, etc., voters went

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over the heads of the established political classes and parties to elect leaders from the left. Our first stop was Venezuela where we interviewed President Chavez, who has been more demonized in the media than any other democratically elected president in the world.

Most Americans think Venezuela is a dictatorship, but most of the media there opposes the government, often in ways that would never be permitted in the United States.We wanted to get the other side of the story, and ended up interviewing presidents from all of the above countries, as well as Cuba.

We discovered that these presidents had similar visions of the region. It was one that included greater independence from the United States, more control over their natural resources, and a commitment to providing for basic needs such as health care.

The new left-leaning democracies have had some successes: Argentina’s economy grew 63

percent in six years after they said goodbye to the IMF and its policies, pulling more than 11 million people out of poverty; Bolivia re-nationalized its hydrocarbons industry, gaining enormous revenue for the government and boosting economic growth to the highest in 30 years. Ecuador doubled spending on health care; Venezuela cut poverty in half and provided free health care for the poor. Brazil also increased its spending for low-income households and its economic growth. Yet this political shift is reported and viewed by commentators in a negative light, more often than not. We hear the words “antiAmerican,” “autocratic,” “market-unfriendly,” and other pejoratives. Often the news is presented in an “us versus them,” Cold War framework.

We made this film to help Americans get another perspective on the historic, epoch-making changes south of the border.

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NOONTIME OUT: Very Important Ladies who rarely, if ever, lunch made an exception when Dr. Sharon Malone, the obstetrician wife of Attorney General Eric Holder, was fêted by Janet Langhart Cohen, who writes plays, makes films, and just happens to be married to former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen. SECOND HONEYMOON: The guest of honor hightailed it to the airport right after lunch to join her husband on a 20th anniversary trip to Madrid.

Janet Langhart Cohen, Diane Jones, Adrienne Arscht, and Sharon Malone

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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Ethel Kennedy Andrea Roane

Susan Eisenhower and Peggy Cooper Cafritz

Dawn Moore and Jay Moore

Barbie Allbritton and Ann Hand

Lady Sheinwald and Margie Tuckson

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Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Fredrik of Denmark

Gwen, Henry, and Stuart Holliday

DANISH ROYAL VISIT Meridian International Center PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

ARTISTIC HERITAGE Crown Prince Fredrik and

Joe Moravec, Rhoda Septicil, Michael Chertoff, and Heather McCabe

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark came to Washington to officially open the first U.S. exhibition of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s artwork at the Meridian International Center. ROYAL TOUCH: For a recent film adaptation of The Wild Swans, a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the Queen created decoupage set designs and costumes in a modern homage to the legendary writer. IN ATTENDANCE former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Stuart Bernstein and Wilma Bernstein, Catherine Gyldensted, Torsten Jansen, Meryl Chertoff, Friss Peterson, Ize e Folger, Lorie Peters Lauthier, Michelle Mana , David Venne , and Sharon Bradley.

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Rep. Steny Hoyer

Brent Glass and Cathryn Keller

Tammy and John Collins

POLLYWOOD | CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

Re-Imagining Surgery A priceless gift from the UAE allows for a new vision for the world’s children

BY KURT D. NEWMAN, M.D.

Edwin K. Zechman, Jr., Kurt Newman, MD, Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, Zaid Al Siksek, CEO, Health Authority of Abu Dhabi and Richard W. Snowden III; Olivia Jones and Ambassador Al-Otaiba.

ediatric surgery has come a long way since I became a surgeon 25 years ago. But surgery is still stressful for families and painful for children. There is so much more we can do to improve outcomes and experience for all concerned.

Thanks to a historic $150 million gift from the government of Abu Dhabi, Children’s National Medical Center is re-imagining surgery at the newly created Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.

Achieving our goal of making surgery more precise, less invasive, and pain-free will require us to challenge traditional assumptions, bring together world-class researchers and doctors, and strengthen our commitment to the spirit of innovation in both care and research.

While “team science” is recognized as the

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best approach to medical research, doctors and scientists in traditional settings often don’t have the time, resources, or opportunities to work together effectively. The Sheikh Zayed Institute is breaking down walls to pragmatically foster that type of collaboration.

Surgeons, anesthesiologists, immunologists, and radiologists work side by side to provide clinical care, and act and learn as a team – with a specific focus on eliminating pain, improving surgical precision, personalizing treatment, and advancing minimally invasive techniques.

Children’s National is able to dedicate resources to these areas simultaneously only because of the generosity and leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi; Ambassador Yousef Al-Otaiba, the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the U.S.; and

the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi. The Institute continues the legacy of and is named for the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates.

We are grateful for the generosity of the government of Abu Dhabi and excited about the challenges and opportunities ahead. This isn’t business as usual – it’s also not medicine as usual. By tackling these four areas in a comprehensive way, we believe we can quickly translate research to care, share new knowledge and medical discoveries, and benefit children across the country and around the world.

Dr. Newman is surgeon-in-chief and senior vice president of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and the Joseph E. Robert Jr. Center for Surgical Care at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

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POLLYWOOD | CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

VENUS COMES TO WASHINGTON As Venus Williams prepares to join the Washington Kastles this season, NBC’s Dan Hellie spoke with the tennis champ about her new book and life after 30.

Your new book Come to Win shows how the principles of competitive athletics translate into business success through thoughts collected from almost 50 prominent figures. Who had the most interesting or surprising story?

I actually got pretty nervous. The people we were interviewing are so bright and successful that I wanted to make sure I did my homework and communicate that I am taking this project seriously. When I am on the other side of an interview, which I normally am, I can tell when someone is not prepared or has not done their homework. I guess the best sign is when you’re initially offered a limited window of time but the subject offers to spend more time chatting and answering questions. There were so many interesting interviews that it would be hard to pick one. I said this in my preface but something that was interesting to me is how so many of the contributors expressed the importance of learning from losing. I learn from my mistakes on the tennis court which I guess is similar, but losing is something that stings every time and is difficult to imagine embracing.

Top: Venus Williams entering the stadium.

Bottom left: Kastles players Rennae Stubbs, Coach Murphy Jensen, and Leander Paes.

Bottom right: Mark Ein and Serena Williams

Now that you’re 30 is it easier or harder to think about life after tennis?

vacation or staying home in Palm Beach Gardens?

is something that I enjoy. Unfortunately for us, we won’t compete together on the same night in D.C., but fans will have an opportunity to see us on different nights throughout the season.

World TeamTennis is a great experience and a lot of fun. It has been a good opportunity for me to get to know some of the male and female players on tour that I might not have gotten to know during the more stressful environment of tournaments. Everyone is relaxed and we have a lot of fun.

Any time I am able to team up with Serena, it

You and your sister have defined your generation of

My parents have always made sure that Serena and I had well-rounded lives and explored interests beyond tennis. I haven’t gotten to a point where I am planning my future after tennis, but I have always had a sense of comfort that I will have interesting options after my tennis career is over.

World TeamTennis with your sister this summer should be pretty cool. What is it about the “team” format that makes you want to play as opposed to going on

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women’s tennis and played each other 23 times. Do you still dread playing each other (especially in a Grand Slam final) or have you gotten used to it?

Playing each other is not easy because we know each other’s games so well.We practice together, share game plans for other opponents and have competed against each other so many times.

When we are playing in a Grand Slam final the difficult irony is that we both want to win desperately, but after the match is over there is some comfort in knowing that the Williams name will go on the trophy.

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CHILEAN

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ich history, a recent “economic miracle,” and an astonishingly diverse terrain that encompasses mountains, deserts, lakes, glaciers, and vineyards along a 4,000-mile coastline make Chile one of South America’s most alluring travel destinations. And don’t be worried about damage from the recent earthquake.The major tourist areas were barely affected.

From top left: The Geysers del Tatio in the Atacama; a notable wine celler at Clos Apalta; the penthouse pool at the Santiago Ritz-Carlton

DAY 1

After flying all night from Newark via LAN AIRLINE’s luxe slumber jet with no time change or jet lag, I check into the RITZ-CARLTON SANTIAGO (El Alcalde 15, 56/2-4708500, www.ritzcarlton.com, $398-$618 per night) in the capital’s prestigious El Golf district.There are no fairways in sight, but I soon repair to the penthouse spa floor to discover the most gorgeous indoor swimming pool I have ever seen.

A swim and a schvitz later, there’s enough time to see the grand PLAZA DE ARMAS and the surrounding neoRenaissance government buildings.

After ducking into the corpulent Colonial-era (1748) CATHEDRAL METROPOLITANA to admire the white marble, bronze, and lapis lazuli main altar, I settle in at the MARCO POLO

CAFÉ (Calle Plaza de Armas 416) to people watch while lingering over the first of my trip’s many delicious pisco sours. A quiet dinner in the Ritz’s ADRA restaurant (try the spiny lobster and select from 24 Chilean wines served by the glass) is followed by blissful sleep.

DAY 2

Two hours south of Santiago is the COLCHAGUA VALLEY

Chile’s most important wine making region and home to its famed Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere Syrah (which disappeared from Europe in the mid-19th century).

Primo tasting spots include the stunning CLOS APALTA (56/72-321803, www.casalapostolle.cl). It took four years to blast away tons of granite on the sloping hillside where the six-story

gravity-flow winery now stands. After sampling four of the award-winning wines (many sell in the $100-$150 range), I take in the somewhat forbidding vault – right out of a James Bond movie – containing 60,000 rare bottles. Lunch at VETA BISTRO (Rafael Casanova 570, Santa Cruz 56/72822/401, www.vetabistro.blogspot.com) whose zany chef, Roberto Neira, prepares a five-course feast that turns out to be the trip’s most memorable gastronomic experience.

DAY 3 A guide from SANTIAGO ADVENTURES (2-244-2750, U.S. 1802-904-6798 www.santiagoadventures. com) takes me to the historic port of VALPARAISO a UNESCO world

heritage city full of colorful, twisting streets and antique Victorian and tinwalled buildings perched precariously on steep hillsides with Pacific views.

Those with a taste for the macabre will appreciate the tombstones of the young 19th-century foreign adventurers buried in the CIMETARIO DE DISSENTES many with inscriptions recounting their tragic fates. Next stop is lunch – cemetery tours do give one an appetite! – and I board the famously creaky LA CONCEPTION

CHILEAN

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ich history, a recent “economic miracle,” and an astonishingly diverse terrain that encompasses mountains, deserts, lakes, glaciers, and vineyards along a 4,000-mile coastline make Chile one of South America’s most alluring travel destinations. And don’t be worried about damage from the recent earthquake.The major tourist areas were barely affected.

From top left: The Geysers del Tatio in the Atacama; a notable wine celler at Clos Apalta; the penthouse pool at the Santiago Ritz-Carlton

DAY 1

After flying all night from Newark via LAN AIRLINE’s luxe slumber jet with no time change or jet lag, I check into the RITZ-CARLTON SANTIAGO (El Alcalde 15, 56/2-4708500, www.ritzcarlton.com, $398-$618 per night) in the capital’s prestigious El Golf district.There are no fairways in sight, but I soon repair to the penthouse spa floor to discover the most gorgeous indoor swimming pool I have ever seen.

A swim and a schvitz later, there’s enough time to see the grand PLAZA DE ARMAS and the surrounding neoRenaissance government buildings.

After ducking into the corpulent Colonial-era (1748) CATHEDRAL METROPOLITANA to admire the white marble, bronze, and lapis lazuli main altar, I settle in at the MARCO POLO

CAFÉ (Calle Plaza de Armas 416) to people watch while lingering over the first of my trip’s many delicious pisco sours. A quiet dinner in the Ritz’s ADRA restaurant (try the spiny lobster and select from 24 Chilean wines served by the glass) is followed by blissful sleep.

DAY 2 Two hours south of Santiago is the COLCHAGUA VALLEY

Chile’s most important wine making region and home to its famed Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere Syrah (which disappeared from Europe in the mid-19th century).

Primo tasting spots include the stunning CLOS APALTA (56/72-321803, www.casalapostolle.cl). It took four years to blast away tons of granite on the sloping hillside where the six-story

gravity-flow winery now stands. After sampling four of the award-winning wines (many sell in the $100-$150 range), I take in the somewhat forbidding vault – right out of a James Bond movie – containing 60,000 rare bottles. Lunch at VETA BISTRO (Rafael Casanova 570, Santa Cruz 56/72822/401, www.vetabistro.blogspot.com) whose zany chef, Roberto Neira, prepares a five-course feast that turns out to be the trip’s most memorable gastronomic experience.

DAY 3 A guide from SANTIAGO ADVENTURES (2-244-2750,

U.S. 1802-904-6798 www.santiagoadventures. com) takes me to the historic port of VALPARAISO a UNESCO world

heritage city full of colorful, twisting streets and antique Victorian and tinwalled buildings perched precariously on steep hillsides with Pacific views.

Those with a taste for the macabre will appreciate the tombstones of the young 19th-century foreign adventurers buried in the CIMETARIO DE DISSENTES many with inscriptions recounting their tragic fates. Next stop is lunch – cemetery tours do give one an appetite! – and I board the famously creaky LA CONCEPTION

LUXURY TRAVEL | CHILE FUNICULAR (an

absolute must-do!) to CAFÉ TURRI (Calle Tempelman 147, 32-236-5307, www.cafeturri.cl), where the delightful French/Chilean cuisine and a glass of Chardonnay hit the spot out on the terrace as I watch a flotilla of cruise ships head out to sea.

DAY 4

After a visit to PLAZA and the PALACIO DE LA MONEDA the site of the infamous 1973 coup d’état that ousted Salvador Allende (who was either shot by the military or committed suicide within its walls), I am soon aboard a two-hour flight to Calama in Chile’s desert north wasteland.

It’s two more hours by van to SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA where a modern and comfortable room and late dinner await at the TIERRA ATACAMA hotel. (Calle Sequitor, 55-555977, U.S. 1-800-829-5325, www. tierraatacama.com, rates start at $450 and include meals and excursions).

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DAY 5 Up before dawn to see the famed GEYSERS DEL TATIO blow marvelous plumes of steam, the highest in the world, alongside bubbling pools encrusted with Presidential Square in Santigo

colorful mineral deposits. Later in the day I explore the tiny town of San Pedro whose shopkeepers hawk T-shirts and other tourist goodies to a hip-looking crowd of young visitors hanging out in nearby bars and student hostels. After visiting “Miss Chile” (a female mummy with her legs curled to her chest) and other pre-Columbian artifacts at the MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO PADRE LE PAIGE I dine at my hotel with its charming young manager, Christopher Purcell, who shares stories about his family’s plans to further develop the resort.

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to PUERTO NATALES there’s just time for dinner and a dip in the pool at the funky, and aptly named HOTEL REMOTA (Huerto 279, 61-414040, www.remota.cl, daily rates start at $516 and include meals and excursions).

DAY 8 An entire day touring the vast TORRES DEL PAINE national park (61-691-931, www.torresdelpaine.cl) where hundreds of miles of rugged trails wind through landscapes of incomparable magnificence under skies bursting with colorful Southern Lights. Towering granite peaks rise to more than 9,000 feet alongside rolling meadows teeming with llama-like guanacos and more than 100 species of birds (including some sinister condors). A memorable moment comes south of the rapidly disappearing GLACIAR GREY where I muse upon an electric blue berg that has broken off from the Southern Ice Field and washed ashore at LAGO GREY I scoop up shards to take back to the hotel for cocktail hour.There’s nothing quite like 20-year-old Scotch over three thousand-year-old rocks!

Off to the VALLE DE LA LUNA (Valley of the Moon) to explore the ethereal desert landscape of salt-encrusted mounds and immense sand dunes.This is the best place to enjoy the magnificent sunset (preferably with pisco sour in hand!) as the colors explode over the horizon. After a spa treatment and a dip in the jet pool comes another wine-fueled repast and an early retirement with a book I have been savoring every spare moment: “House of the Spirits,” Isabel Allende’s epic magic realism novel DAY 9 Mini-excursions around of 20th century Chilean life.

Puerto Natales include a morning visit to the CUEVA DE MILEDON a 656DAY 7 My 3,000-mile-plus foot deep cave that was once home journey from Calama due south to a giant prehistoric sloth, followed (via Santiago) to Punta Arenas is by a tour of the last remaining a two-flight, pre-dawn-to past- slaughterhouse where Chile’s oncedusk affair and I’m glad to also dominant sheep industry shipped its have Bruce Chatwin’s acclaimed lamb and wool to the rest of the memoir, “In Patagonia,” along world. I finish the afternoon with a to enlighten my visit to this trip into the windy port town to see most storied of South American the crazy quilt of ramshackle tin and destinations. After a two-hour drive wooden structures, many occupied

by intriguing cafés, inns, and shops (where I make sure to buy a jar of the famed Chilean calafate berry jam). Dinner at CORMORAN DE LAS ROCAS (Miguel Sanchez 72, 61-413723), where the king crab tart and salmon in coconut and saffron sauce compete with a fine harbor view.

DAY 10 An early flight back to Santiago where I check-in at the snazzy and chic W HOTEL SANTIAGO (Isidora Goyenechea 3000, 2-770-0000, www.starwoodhotels. com, $259-$769). There is time to visit the MUSEO CHILEANO DE ARTE PRECOLOMBANO (Bandera 361, 2688-7348, www.museoprecolombino. cl) whose handsome collection of more than 1,500 objects related to Latin American culture should not be missed. (Nor should getting there on the incredibly cheap, clean, fast, and on time METRO system.) Dinner at OPERA (395 Merced, 2-664-3048, www.operacatedral.cl), where an arty crowd of fashionable young sophisticates settle into their settees over plates of foïe gras poêle, filet of dorade with crab, and five kinds of crème brulée.

DAY 11 I head to PUEBLITO DE LOS DOMENICOS (Apoquindo

9085), where 100 or more shops and stalls sell lapis lazuli, fine alpaca and other woolens, exquisitely designed rugs and tapestries, and other arts and crafts in a somewhat tacky pueblocum-theme-park setting. Then it’s off to the airport to return home with many fond memories of Chile, its history, its culture, its natural beauty, its people.

Icebergs come to rest at Lago Grey in Patagonia.

Funicular at Valpariso

The swimming pool with panoramic view at the St. Regis Mexico City

The St. Regis Punta Mita’s stunning Remède Spa relaxation area where guests can lounge before and after their treatments while enjoying the sounds of silence.

The Altamira Bar and reflecting pool at the St. Regis Punta Mita on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit.

ODE TO A CLASSIC

Mexico redefines luxury – from the capital to the coast – at two iconic St. Regis Properties

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ST. REGIS, MEXICO CITY For many travelers, hearing the name “St. Regis” conjures memories of sipping a Bloody Mary at the King Cole Bar in New York or having a tête-à-tête with power players at the chain’s iconic hotel in Washington. Now, those same grand days can be had in Mexico as well.

The recently opened St. Regis Mexico City boasts our southern neighbor’s take on the King Cole Bar, complete with signature Bloody Marys with a dash of tequila and a little spice.

The 31-story hotel, designed by famed architect César Pelli, stands grandly on the legendary treelined Paseo de la Reforma Avenue in the Plaza of Diana the Hunter and is a modern masterpiece in the hustling bustling city. And then there are the views. Sweeping vista of the sprawling metropolis can be

enjoyed from all rooms, but the most spectacular panoramas are experienced from the rooftop helipad. Even if you are short a chopper, you can dine on the pad, which I hereby proclaim is the best and most exclusive (portable) table in the city.

If vertigo keeps you from heading north, the hotel’s signature Diana restaurant (named after Diana the Huntress) will have you declaring you will never eat Mexican food outside of Mexico again. Here, staples such as slow cooked steak and black bean soup become delicacies. If wining and dining as a group, make the experience more memorable by clinking glasses in the private Decanter Room. That’s where the hotel designed the perfect tequila glass for its clientele.

After your stomach has stopped rumbling and you’ve

FIVE TO DO IN MEXICO CITY 1. Frida Kahlo Museum: The cobalt blue house where the artist grew up and then lived with Diego Rivera will fascinate you for hours. Look out for gifts from Kahlo’s former lovers, including artist Isamu Noguchi.

2. Shopping on Masaryk Avenue: Visit the 20+ luxury boutiques and do some people watching on the avenue considered the most highend in Mexico.

3. Buy modern furniture at Galeria AND: Art Deco pieces mingle with Mexican-made furniture and iconic Scandinavian designs in this vintage furniture and art shop.

4. Lunch at Los Danzantes: Enjoy black bean soup thicker than molasses while dining on unique Mexican fare in their private dining room with cowhide seats and a view of Templo de San Juan Bautista 5. A night out in Polanco: This upscale neighborhood is home to Mexico City’s best nightlife and “see and be seen” restaurants. Try the modern Mexican fare at Izote, celebrated chef Patricia Quintana’s signature restaurant.

experienced a bottle of Champagne being slashed open with a saber on the terrace, retire to your room designed by noted interiors expert Yabu Pushelberg. Silver-plate and green accents complement the greys of the rooms and the wall to ceiling windows that bring you Mexico City. The only place you can’t view the metropolis is from your stone tub, which is so long, it could do double duty as a swimming pool.

Mexican President, Felipe Calderón has already been spotted at the hotel a few times, and he surely appreciates the impeccable service and Fort Knox security as much as the guests. With elevators that go directly to your floor and a smiling chain of command before you enter the lobby, there are no security concerns at this lush locale – which leaves plenty of time to enjoy the views, cuisine, and atmosphere.

LUXURY TRAVEL | MEXICO ST. REGIS, PUNTA MITA On the northernmost tip of Banderas Bay, on one of the most exclusive corners of the Riviera Nayarit, lies the St. Regis Punta Mita. With postcard views over the Pacific Ocean, the resort spreads out over more than 22 acres of the finer things in life, including two Jack Nicklaus golf courses and a 10,000-squarefoot Remède Spa. While I would define myself as more of a spa gal than golf devotee, I would have to put both the hotel’s spa and Pacifico golf course in the category of “jaw dropping.”

One of the most beautiful spas I have ever laid my very relaxed eyes on, Remède is a getaway within a getaway.The outdoor area with topical fauna and white curtains billowing in the breeze may inspire you to spend an entire day drinking cucumber water and getting every inch of your body massaged, peeled, and pampered.

The 18-hole, par 72 Pacifico golf course might be just as calming as the spa. Eight of the holes face the ocean and the optional par three hole “Tail of the Whale,” is the most intimidating and gorgeous stretch

FIVE TO DO IN RIVIERA NYARIT AND PUNTA MITA 1. A seafood feast at Tino’s: This low-key restaurant on the beach serves up some of the best seafood in the area including platters of soft shell crabs and barbecued shrimp.

2. Margaritas at the Marina Riviera Nayarit: With more than 340 slips ranging from 31’ to 400’, you can bring your luxury yacht right on in.

3. Yoga at Haramara Retreat: Near the town of Sayulita, this retreat located high on a hill in the lush vegetation between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, has it’s own untouched beach and yoga studios with thatched roofs.

4. A birding excursion to Marietas Islands: Declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, grey whales come to the waters to reproduce between November and March.

Snorkel or scuba dive around the islands year round in the birders paradise.

5. Shopping in Sayulita: What was once a secret surfers’ haven, still has a hang ten feel with beach side cafes where shoes are frowned upon and boutiques filled with silver jewelry and regional crafts.

The bead work of Nayarit’s Huichol Indians is a standout and available at the non-profit Galeria Tanana.

GETTING THERE AND AWAY American Airlines takes you through the skies to Mexico’s capital city in comfort

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eats long enough to lie horizontal, individual electronic controls to fine-tune your comfort and a memory feature that finds your way back to your favorite position are all part of the American Airlines’ newly revamped business class service. Undisturbed solo time is complete with privacy dividers, eyeshades, and a quilted cotton duvet to ensure shuteye during your international voyage. A wide picture unit equipped with Bose noise canceling headphones guarantees an optimal sound experience while you dive into your meal. And your skin will be camera ready before you land thanks to the airline’s redesigned amenity kit that includes Burt’s Bees products. When you arrive at Terminal 2 in Mexico City International Airport, take a moment to escape to the Admirals Club lounge with its business centers, music rooms, and cyber cafes.

of green I’ve ever seen. You can even drive a golf cart through the ocean on a rocky path and complete the shot while surrounded by pelicans.

Winged wildlife is a welcome part of the St. Regis resort’s surrounding biosphere. Whales abound during certain times of year and on a more personal level, I was able to make friends with a rather social iguana in my suite’s outdoor shower.

All 31 suites have spacious outdoor showers and I had a grand time taking a bath in my stone tub, switching to the shower, and then ruining my clean-as-awhistle routine by cannonballing into the ocean.

One of my favorite details about the rooms is that they are part of individual villas, with private terraces that make all guests feel like they are kings of the roost.

The three-bedroom presidential suite with private pool, jacuzzi, and a short jump to the ocean is certainly worth the splurge.

From pancakes for breakfast to Caribbean lobster for dinner, you

will have very happy taste buds on your trip. What I particularly enjoyed about the hotel’s signature restaurant, Carolina, besides of course the food, was the modern decor. With splashes of Marie Antoinette inspiration, I was happy to dine in a formal setting after a day at the beach.

Also worth noting is the staff ’s incredible attention to detail. Our head waiter set up a telescope the night I was dining and let me peer at the moon between courses.That is what is so unique about this property. While many other luxury resorts are reaching for the moon and just falling short, at Punta Mita, you’re able to glimpse it.

The 189 room St. Regis Mexico City designed by famed architect César Pelli.

CHINESE BOUTIQUE CHIC You can’t throw a pair of chopsticks without hitting a large luxury brand hotel chain in any major Chinese city these days.

As such, discerning travelers are seeking out more unique boutique hotel experiences – here are a few of our favorites.

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1. LAN KWAI FONG HOTEL

ROOMS: 158 boutique rooms

STYLE: Shanghai Tang Meets SOHO

decorated with gold and maroon colors, dark woods, and mirror fittings that exude a faux opium den aesthetic. Book a room with a balcony (Deluxe Harbour View: $230, Deluxe Harbour Suite: $385).

DINING: The Breezeway is an openair restaurant, lounge and café good for morning breakfast and coffee.

Celebrity Cantonese Cuisine is a hush-hush boutique restaurant frequented by socialites and Hong Kong film and television stars.

WL TAKE: There is a romantic charm

to the 1930’s pre-war Chinese opium den motif around which companies like Shanghai Tang have developed entire brands. At Lan Kwai Fong hotel in Hong Kong’s trendy SOHO (South of Hollywood Boulevard) district, this look gets a likable kitschy spin. (There’s a large pink lotus light in the lobby – enough said.) There’s also the perk of being situated on a steep and narrow residential backstreet smack dab at the intersection of Hong Kong’s coolest neighborhoods. But don’t mistake it for “Hotel LKF,” which is actually “in” Lan Kwai Fong!

SCENE: Young professionals looking to kick their big name hotel habit in a hip yet economical property.

2. HOTEL LKF STYLE: Euro Sexy for 24-Hour Party

People WL TAKE: A see-and-be-seen jetset haunt run by luxury purveyor Rhombus International Hotels

Group, situated in the heart of the city’s de facto party district, Lan Kwai Fong (LKF), so get ready for the “bed-by-five-wake-up-at-noon” schedule. Hotel LKF delivers quality from linens to L’Occitane amenities, the delicious Azure restaurant, and “I’ve made it to the cool club” feeling you absorb as you stroll the contemporary Italian-mod lobby.

There are earplugs and eyeshades next to the bed – if you want Zen go to an Aman Resort in Bali. But when did staying at the “it” place ever not come at a price or with a lack of sleep?

ROOMS: Ninety-five sleek, modern superior and deluxe rooms available ($216 to $295 per night). Ask for Harbor views.The in-room espresso maker will revitalize you. Another perk is the free ethernet card you can take anywhere in the city.

SCENE: Global scenesters hopping between fashion shows and meetings.

DINING: Azure bar and restaurant, located atop the LKF building, offers harbour views as well as a trendy lounge rivaling the best of New York.

Headed by chef Jaakko Sorca, Azure specializes in “Scapas” – a unique blend of tapas from Finland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.

3. JIA HONG KONG STYLE: Philippe Starck Quirky Meets Hong Kong Home Style WL TAKE: “Jia” means home in Chinese and this charming urban oasis feels just like it. Uniquely tucked away in a favorite local shopping district, Causeway Bay, the hotel offers access to HK’s finest independent label clothing stores, local nightlife haunts, and a bevy of restaurants. Beyond the recognizable Stark touches, travelers can appreciate JIA because it doesn’t feel like you are staying in a hotel. The random assortment of chairs and furniture in the lobby have a certain eclectic garage sale feel (did I see a troll statuine under that table?). Plus, you can shop nearby and find unique and reasonably priced fashion items your friends back home won’t have.

ROOMS: The Philippe Starck influence adds personality to the white-walled one-bedroom units.

There is something to be said for having a fully functioning kitchen (not that you’ll use it in Hong Kong), a small dining and living room, and actual closet space so you don’t have to sleep within eyeshot of your suitcase. Service is attentive yet understated in an effort to retain the feeling of a private residence.

GUESTS: Young sunglass-wearing “inthe-know” professionals who value anonymity over see-and-be-seen.

DINING: The Italian Drawing Room is a newcomer to the competitive Hong Kong culinary scene, but chef Roland Schuller more than holds his own. Give it a try.

4. VILLA 32 STYLE: Private Hot Spring Chic WL TAKE: Nestled into the hillsides

of the hot resort town of Beitou, 40 minutes north of Taipei, Villa 32 is more private home than boutique hotel. This architectural masterpiece has only five rooms and comes equipped with top quality art and furnishings, Bang & Olufsen stereos, Hermès cutlery, Boffi bathing facilities, and skincare products by L’Occitane and Dermalogica. The ingredients which make Villa 32 one of Asia’s premier boutique hotels, include top quality design, a small yet attentive staff who feel like family, and a spa that spouts directly from the adjacent national park’s steaming hot springs.

ROOMS: Two tatami mat and paper door Japanese suites ($600 a night) and three spacious splitlevel European suites depending on your preference. Each comes with a private hot tub, which guests can fill with fresh mineral spring water.

GUESTS: Asian nouveaux-billionaires, film stars and politicos, who want 5star luxury and privacy.

DINING: The Restaurant at Villa 32 specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine and a wine collection that is the territory of Mainland China’s newest billionaires, who can purchase $10,000 dollar bottles of Château Lafite Rothschild like it’s Evian.

5. JIA Shanghai STYLE: Modern Shanghai Art Deco WL TAKE: This stylish and playful property captures the eclectic and chic vibe of modern Shanghai without forgetting the city’s stylish past. The lobby showcases antique birdcages and Chinese black lacquered sculpture,

Chinese embroidery on the walls, and washed oak flooring. The refurbished 1920’s art deco building in centrally located with access to trendy antique stores, a wide selection of top designer boutiques, and prime city hot spots like the Bund, Peoples Square, and Shanghai Museum by taxi.

ROOMS: 55 unique rooms and suites offering an indulgent assortment of toiletries, kitchen appliances, and well-stocked cocktail bars. Prices vary: $214 for a studio plus, $334 for a suite, and $350 for a balcony suite per night. We preferred the two indulgent “rock-star” penthouses, just over a $1,000 per night.

GUESTS: Savvy business professionals mixed with trendsetters accustomed to the best of New York.

DINING: Issimo Restaurant & Bar is a vibrant restaurant with an Italian menu created by celebrity chef Salvatore Cuomo. It features rustic leather seating, wood burning ovens, and modern sculptures.

6. The Emperor, Beijing Hotel STYLE: Forbidden Avant-Garde EXEC BRIEF: We’re pretty sure

the architects of the Forbidden City never imagined well-heeled travelers would one day sip mimosas and peek into their once secretive inner world from a hot tub. Things change.This minimalist yet colorful hotel brings an innovative twist to staid Beijing from the hub Dongcheng district near the city’s most famous sightseeing spots.

Besides avant-garde lighting fixtures and furniture, you’ll love the roof deck with expansive views of the Forbidden City.

ROOMS: 55 rooms strike a balance of design and comfort with muted tones of yellow, stylish furniture, free Internet access, and flat screen TV’s.

DINING: Chinese and Western restaurants are on site and you can also order Asian inspired tapas on the roof as well as cocktails from the not-so-forbidden hot tub.

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REMOTE LANDS: LUXURY ASIAN BESPOKE TRAVEL ant private cooking lessons from a Hong Kong chef, a private jet or yacht, lunch at the exclusive China Club, a personal assistant or local guide to show you the “real” city?

If so, Remote Lands is for you. The travel-design firm is focused exclusively on high-end bespoke travel in Asia. Throughout consultation and trip-planning, the company caters to clients’ every need; it handles weddings, villa rentals, and private parties. All aspects of a trip are planned in advance so no time is wasted on the journey. Visit www.remotelands.com for more information.

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or many travellers, the Bahamas conjure images of pristine white sand beaches, Monet-like sunsets, and the ultimate escape from city life. But such a trip doesn’t have to be reserved for a mere vacation getaway. Why not bask in bliss on your big day? A Caribbean destination doesn’t have to be reserved just for a honeymoon.

Joy is in the details when one is tying the knot, but that should not apply to red tape when saying “I do” abroad. Weddings off U.S. soil are easier to plan than many think – particularly in the Bahamas.

With daily flights from National Airport to Nassau, marriage in paradise is simple to plan and execute.

THE VENUE: Located on New Providence Island, the WYNDHAM NASSAU RESORT is everything you’d expect in a tropical paradise.With “toes in the water” proximity to the ocean, the setting includes a private beach where many brides choose to walk down the seashell-dotted aisle on a sun-kissed wooden boardwalk right on the water’s edge.

During the day, find your inner Olympian with readily-available water sports, or flex your muscles with a game of beach volleyball. I, on the other hand, chose to exercise my taste buds – spending many an afternoon drinking Bahama Mamas (a whole lot of rum and a bit of juice for good measure) while stretched out on a nautical chaise longue.

On the big day, a penthouse suite is a must and the Wyndham’s offers sweeping ocean views, large balconies, and enough space to stretch out and relax.

While most guests will spend their days in the island sun, there’s nothing better than waking up to the bright blue water, or starting your pre-wedding beauty regime in the large Jacuzzi bath.

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The Wyndham Nassau Resort swimming pool at sunrise.

ISLAND ADVENTURES Explore the Bahamas in between festivities STRAW MARKET: Just a quick drive from the Wyndham, this historic open-air market is where local artisans display handiwork ranging from woven bags and jewelry to detailed wooden carvings. Hone your bartering skills and you won’t leave empty handed.

PARADISE ISLAND: This great family escape is just a short trek from Nassau. Activities include exploring the five-acre Ardastra Gardens and swimming with dolphins in Dolphin Cay at the Atlantis mega-resort.

CASINO: The Crystal Palace Casino at the Wyndham is rather leisurely during the day, but at night you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Las Vegas.

Slot machines, blackjack tables, and just about every casino other game imaginable are available. When it’s time to take a break, head upstairs to the 22 Above lounge where you can relax over a cool drink and dance until the wee hours.

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WHERE TO SPEND, WHERE TO SAVE Celebrity wedding planner Samantha Goldberg helps guide couples through what’s really important on their big day

SPEND: The Dress. It’s the first thing the groom (and the rest of the guests) will see as the blushing bride walks down the aisle. The bride may only wear it once, but it’s the star of the show in all the wedding pictures and worth the cost.

SAVE: The Invitations. They can look expensive without having to shell out the big bucks. Look at places you’d least expect to find high-end wedding supplies, like Party City. They offer completely customizable invitations within 48 hours — perfect for last-minute events and weddings! The same goes for place cards, menu cards, and any other printed materials.

SPEND: The Flowers. They can instantly up the “wow” factor for any wedding, and set a romantic mood.

SAVE:

The Arrangement Details. Adding flair with inexpensive

accessories like decorative rocks or sea grass will complete the beachy look and save on cost.

SPEND:

The Location. It’s important to pick a venue that’s right for

you. In the end, it’s the entire weekend that everyone will remember, and that’s worth the money.

SAVE: The Location. No, that’s not a typo. Destination weddings don’t have to rack up a hefty bill, especially in the close-by Bahamas. Another way to save is to skip on the hotel rentals when it comes to decorations.

Couples can buy the necessary details at home or order them online and have them shipped to the island in time for the weekend.

DA DAQ SHACK (that’s daiquiri for you city-dwellers), and enjoy the views and a cocktail before dinner at one of the hotel’s restaurants, including SEASIDE BLACK ANGUS GRILL and MOSO

THE REHEARSAL DINNER: Nothing beats digging your toes into soft sand while toasting the coupleto-be. From free-flowing cocktails on the boardwalk to elegant table arrangements, a steel drum band, and a spit roasted pig on the beach, it’s quite a display considering this is only a lead-up to the main event.

THE CEREMONY: A sunset wedding is a dream for many romantic brides, and it can be a blissful reality in Nassau. White chairs under the beach gazebo at water’s edge make the nuptials unforgettable, particularly as the

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bride walks down the boardwalk aisle with a landscape of colors before her.

THE RECEPTION An oceanside tent can be transformed into a wonderland setting customized by the bride and groom. At the Wyndham, wedding guests can dance under the stars while enjoying a special menu prepared by the resort’s skilled chefs. They can also say “I do” in one of the ballrooms, which accommodate larger crowds.

THE HONEYMOON: Now that the ceremony is over, it’s finally time to shed the veil and dive into “honeymoon mode.” After all that planning, it’s definitely well deserved, and happily enough, no travel is necessary. Lay back, relax, turn off those Blackberrys, and enjoy paradise in Nassau.

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LUXURY TRAVEL | FLORIDA

LAID BACK LUXURY

White sand beaches, luxury shopping, and an insider’s vibe give Naples, Florida, its timeless charm

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fans that one might associate with “Old Florida” dominate the décor, but there is a touch of Provence in the details. The unpretentious atmosphere and staff are reassuring. You don’t need to sport a smoking jacket or drive up in a Lamborghini to enjoy excellent service.

LaPlaya’s restaurant, Baleen, remains open all day and boasts a fantastic terrace and a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs to lounge in as the sun sets. Whatever you order – the black grouper and the roasted chicken with goat cheese dumplings are standouts – be sure to have the macaroni and cheese with lobster and chorizo on the side. Big enough to be a meal in itself, it’s like kids’ comfort food with a five-star culinary spin.To truly indulge, top it off with the lobster truffle fondue.

Your trainer might not approve, LaPlaya’s Tiki Bar and four cascading pools at sunset. but you’re on vacation and the very large gym is only a few feet away. At nine o’clock, all the curtains in the hotel are drawn during turtle season, so, like it or not, you will be dining by dim candlelight. My guess is that you and your special someone will certainly approve.

For a day at the beach, La Playa has the upper hand by virtue of its location, as

f a “staycation” seems a little too close to home, why not consider a “close-bycation?” Naples, Fla., a two-hour flight on US Airways from National Airport to Fort Myers, is an ideal getaway without all those hours in the air, jet lag, and throngs of tourists.

For my weekend stay (spent with a large margarita in one hand and a magazine in the other), I called LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort my home away from home. The hotel, which rests between the Gulf of Mexico and picturesque Vanderbilt Bay, brands itself as a luxury resort that’s anything but stuffy, and based on my own experience, that’s not a bad way to put it. Pastel tones and slow spinning

Beachfront rooms with fourposter “sink in” beds draped with butterfly netting.

other luxury resorts are higher up the coast and closer to the public parking lot (which means big crowds during high season). On La Playa’s white sands, privacy reigns. Have lunch delivered by a beach butler while you watch a pod of dolphins jump in the surf; if you’re there from May through September, sea turtles feed, nest, and lay eggs on the beach and are easy to spot at sunset.

After a day of sun-worshiping, continue your relaxation regime at the resort’s SpaTerre. More French country than Hemingway country, the rooms boast whitewashed wood panel walls, deep blue and white sinks, brick tile, and chandeliers.

The 80-minute massage medley will leave you feeling like a very carefree pretzel. If a more active life is your speed, you can always take a swing on the golf course flanked by mangroves and magenta bougainvillea.

While it may be hard to tear yourself away from the beach butler service, the town of Naples, especially around 5th Avenue, is the perfect place to refresh your summer closet and dine alfresco. The pastel linen wardrobe staples at the Island Company will bring the sunshine home with you and dinner at Sea Salt on Third Street South under white lights and a summer breeze will have you wanting to extend your stay. This is how everyone should live, at least for a weekend.

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L-SPACE purple fringe bathing suit ($128); South Moon Under, www.southmoonunder.com. ALICE OLIVIA BY STACEY BENDET gray shrug with silver sequin detail ($396); Neiman Marcus, www. neimanmarcus.com. HONORA multi-colored beaded bracelets ($95); Finks Jewelers, www.finks.com.

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LEFT JUICY COUTURE “angel” ruffle swim dress ($190) and DIANE VON FURSTENBERG patterned silk cover-up ($425); Bloomingdale’s, www.bloomingdales.com . JJ SINGH beaded silver and gold ring ($1,250) and gray stone necklace with silver baubles ($425); JJ Singh Jewelry, www.jjsinghjewelry.com.

ADA COLLECTION thin bow belt ($48.50); South Moon Under, www.southmoonunder.com. DAVID YURMAN silver cable bangle with blue topaz ($1,650); Finks Jewelers, www.finks.com.

RIGHT NOIR iguana ring ($100) and ALICE OLIVIA BY STACEY BENDET light taupe sheath ($279); CUSP, www.cusp.com. JJ SINGH Butterfly Pyrite necklace ($420); JJ Singh Jewelry, www.jjsinghjewelry.com. KARMA KREATIONS white and gold bangle set ($28); South Moon Under, www.southmoonunder.com.

FRENCH CONNECTION black romper ($118); Bloomingdale’s, www.bloomingdales.com.

Photographed at the Inn’s dock.

LEFT T-BAGS maxi dress with embellished neck ($264); CUSP, www. cusp.com. ROBERTO COIN black ring with pave diamonds ($1,600) and Capri bangle ($4,100); Finks Jewelers, www.finks.com.

RIGHT DIANE VON FURSTENBERG green dress ($385); Bloomingdale’s, www. bloomingdales.com. KARMA KREATIONS gold hammered cuff ($28) and STEVE MADDEN Kortny taupe beaded strap sandals ($72); South Moon Under, www. southmoonunder.com. DAVID YURMAN large Y necklace with purple stones ($975); Finks Jewelers, www.finks.com.

Photographed outside by the terrace.

ABOVE JUICY COUTURE black mesh bathing suit ($190), CHANEL black sunglasses with ivory flower detail ($395), and SANDIAGO HAT COMPANY wide-brimmed hat ($48); Bloomingdale’s, www. bloomingdales.com. ELIZABETH AND JAMES gold lame blazer ($395); CUSP, www.cusp.com. KARMA KREATIONS wide stud bangle set ($28); South Moon Under, www.southmoonunder.com.

RIGHT DAVID YURMAN five-row confetti bracelet ($1,750); Finks Jewelers, www.finks.com. JJ SINGH Firebird earrings with Lemon Topaz ($248); JJ Singh Jewelry, www.jjsinghjewelry.com.

VIX PAULAHERMANNY turquoise string bikini with crystal embellishments ($158) and PARAMETER white silk cover-up with ruching ($152); South Moon Under, www.southmoonunder.com.

Photographed by the pool.

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LIFESTYLES | PERFORMING ARTS Michael Russotto, Sarah Marshall, Daniel Escobar, Jessica Frances Dukes in Woolly Mammoth’s Full Circle. (Photo by Stan Barouh)

CLAIMING THE SPOTLIGHT Washington’s Thriving Theater Scene

hile Washington hasn’t traditionally been known as a theater town, its prolific on-stage scene rivals those in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

For local audiences, theater is much more than commercial entertainment; it’s an avenue to explore challenging issues.

“There is a tradition of longevity with strong artistic leaders, starting with Zelda Fichandler at the Arena Stage, who have invested in Washington, made Washington their home, gotten to know the community, and taken part in the conversation between the work and the audience,” says Howard Shalwitz, founding artistic director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

The caliber of our audience sets us apart from other theater towns.

“I feel like we have one of the smartest audiences in the United States,” Shalwitz adds. “One of the things I hear from playwrights is that they love the energy and engagement they get here.”

The over 70 theaters throughout the region each have an unique identity and mission. They specialize in Shakespeare, musicals, commercial hits, literary adaptations, emerging playwrights and experimental works. Others have a strong focus on ethnic backgrounds.

“Theater J is defined as a Jewish company and has a foot in the Jewish world,” says Theater J Artistic Director Ari Roth. “At Theater J, we

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reach out to the entire community, but we’re explicit about where we come from.”

“Our literary adaptation program seeks to contribute to what’s going on in the world today,” says Blake Robison, producing artistic director for Round House Theatre.“Even if it’s an old story, we are looking to bring it to life with a contemporary playwright and modern sounding dialogue.We’re looking for scenes and conflicts and characters that resonate with today’s audiences.”

Local theaters excel at connecting with audiences. Woolly Mammoth’s network of bloggers created dialogue on the issues of race and gentrification in neighborhoods that was

explored in the play “Clybourne Park.”

Theater J hosts an annual “Voices from a Changing Middle East” festival as well as the Peace Cafe. Round House Theatre sends artists into local classrooms to help children explore dramatic literature and presents the annual Sarah Metzger Memorial Play, run entirely by high school students.

Another aspect of community building is the role theatres have played in reinventing neighborhoods. Ever on the lookout for cheap

real estate, theater companies settle in up-andcoming areas, paving the way for restaurants, nightclubs, stores, and artists’ lofts.

“Theaters have definitely been urban pioneers in the D.C. area for many decades,” says Michael Kyrioglou, communications manager for the Helen Hayes Awards.“Perfect examples are Source Theatre, Studio, Woolly Mammoth and Arena Stage’s then-education arm, Living Stage, staking out territory on a tough 14th Street corridor in the ’80s. These theaters helped to bring life back to that area, which is now quite different than it was 15 to 20 years ago.” With the new Arena Stage near the SW waterfront, opening this fall, that tradition continues.

Two organizations promoting the local theater scene are the League of Washington Theatres (www.lowt. org) and the Helen Hayes Awards (www.helenhayes.org). “Both work on behalf of the performing arts community to help promote the full gamut of theater companies and raise the visibility of all that the community has to offer to residents and visitors,” Kyrioglou says.

Washington D.C.’s theater scene reflects the best of what we, as residents, are – curious, engaged, open-minded, and passionate about the most important issues facing the world today. The more we participate in the dialogue surrounding these concerns, the stronger we become as a community.

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READING ROUND-UP SUMMER BOOKS

Susanna Quinn, Andrew Weinstein, and Jill Vieth

Heather Florance and Richard Wolffe Rolf Lundberg and Lady Sheinwald

Rebecca Tomlinson, Kelly Anne Conway, and Lucas Tomlinson Jeb Golinkin and Danielle Crittenden

A GIRL’S WAR: A CHILDHOOD LOST IN BRITAIN’S WWII EVACUATION

by Dr. Doreen Drewry Lehr Sometimes the most important stories in life are the hardest to tell. For Dr. Doreen Drewry Lehr, it was 30 years before she could share her childhood memories.The harrowing account details the turmoil she experienced during the evacuation of children from Great Britain during WWII. Essential to her story is the message that every childhood counts, and it could not come at a better time with disease, war, and natural disaster plaguing the world.

FATHERS AND SONS: A LIFE’S WORK

BY Ben Bradlee and Quinn Bradlee From one of Washington’s best known father-son duos comes a touching memoir on their meaningful relationship. In A Life’s Work, Ben and Quinn Bradlee chronicle the strength of their bond over the years with touching anecdotes and revealing insights seamlessly conveying that the road to forging a relationship may not always be easy.

Margaux Bergen, Christopher Reiter, and Juleanna Glover

SPOKEN FROM THE HEART

‘THE BOLTER’ BOOK PARTY Residence of Juleanna Glover, Kalorama PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

ANCESTRAL VOICES A proper celebration provided sharp contrast to the subject ma"er of The Bolter,

FRANCES OSBORNE’s stellar, best-seller biography of her great grandmother, Lady Idina Sackville, whose scandalous marriages and affairs shocked pre-World War II British society.

STERLING TURNOUT: Compatriots from diplomatic and journalistic circles were rather well aware that the esteemed guest of honor was also the wife of Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, the daughter of former Conservative Cabinet minister Baron David Howell of Guildford, and descended from a long line of Earls de la Ware (including one for whom the very first American state was named).

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Andrew Florance and Frances Osborne with Ina and Marc Ginsburg

BY Laura Bush From one of recent history’s most private first ladies comes a deeply personal memoir. Starting with her lonely childhood in Texas, Mrs. Bush’s retells in painful detail the heartbreak she suffered after a deadly car accident she was involved in as a teen, and continues on to divulge details on her romance and marriage to the future 42nd president of the United States.

THE VIOGNIER VENDETTA: A WINE COUNTRY MYSTERY

BY Ellen Crosby A fast-paced mystery set in Washington, Crosby’s fifth novel dives head first into an all-too-familiar theme — political scandal and a missing young woman — but presents the story in a fresh angle by including specific and fascinating details about winemaking. Washingtonians will appreciate frequent references to local landmarks and the author’s indepth knowledge of the inner workings of the nation’s capital as well as the surrounding Virginia wine country.

MARK HAMPTON: AN AMERICAN DECORATOR

BY Duane Hampton

Nico Saunders, Andrea Mitchell, Alan Greenspan, Becky Lee, and Chris Thompson

Written by his widow, this handsome and weighty “coffee table” book looks back on the magnificent career of the late, great interior designer Mark Hampton. His clients included many prominent Washington figures (Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Henry and Nancy Kissinger), and his legacy encompasses sumptuous rooms at the White House, Blair House, and Camp David.

LIFESTYLES | THE DISH

PRIME PATIOS

J&G Steakhouse

As summer heats up, cool off on the city’s top alfresco spaces

GARDEN TERRACE at BOURBON STEAK Located in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, the Garden Terrace Lounge is available for dining when weather permits, and it’s definitely worth the wait. It offers a laidback atmosphere — perfect for those seeking a more low-key scene than Bourbon Steak itself — and the lounge also features sweeping views of the C&O Canal. 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-944-2026, www.bourbonsteakdc.com.

Garden Terrace Lounge

Spring brought about the opening of the patio portion of this wonderful restaurant, relatively new to the Washington scene and inside the W Hotel which opened last year. Patrons can dine on Chef Jean-Georges’ mouth-watering dishes while enjoying the city views provided by the restaurant’s prime Pennsylvania Avenue location. 515 15th St. NW, 202-

J&G STEAKHOUSE

661-2440, www.jgsteakhousewashingtondc.com.

This award-winning restaurant is located in the West End, and is walking distance from Georgetown and Dupont Circle. The outdoor dining area is sunken from street level, permitting patrons to enjoy the outdoors while being shielded from noise and traffic. Further enhancing the experience is the hotel’s enormous fountain, adjacent to the restaurant’s patio.

Blue Duck Tavern

BLUE DUCK TAVERN

1201 24th St. NW, 202- 419-6755, www.blueducktavern.com.

OCCIDENTAL GRILL & SEAFOOD

The Source

A Washington institution for over 100 years, the Occidental’s patio is a wonderful spot to enjoy many delectable dishes while taking in the hustle and bustle of a busy city. 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-737-4147, www.occidentaldc.com.

THE SOURCE

World-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck’s first Washington venture has quickly become a capital hotspot. The restaurant opens its outdoor seating section on 6th Street NW during the spring and summer, when guests can people-watch while feasting on Asian cuisine. 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-637-

BASTILLE Bastille’s patio is a tranquil place to enjoy the Chef Christophe Poteaux’s cuisine paired with the perfect wine.

End the meal with the perfect dessert finale by Chef Michelle Poteaux.

Dining under the stars in Bastille’s intimate surroundings in one of the greatest pleasures of the quaint Old Town Alexandria Community. 1201 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA., 703-519-3773, www. bastillerestaurant.com.

6100, www.wolfgangpuck.com.

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SWEET SUMMER SIPS Flirtini

PAMA Peach Cooler

2 pieces fresh pineapple 1/2 ounce Cointreau 1/2 ounce vodka EMPEROR Vodka 1 ounce pineapple juice 3 ounces Champagne Garnish: Maraschino cherry

1 cup ice 1 cup seltzer water or sparkling water 1/2 cup PAMA 2 tablespoons ginger syrup 2 big slices ripe peach

1. Muddle the pineapple and Cointreau in the bottom of a mixing glass.

2. Add the Emperor vodka and pineapple juice.

3. Fill with ice and shake.

4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

5. Top with Champagne.

6. Garnish with the maraschino cherry.

Evolutionary Margarita

1. Place the ice in the cocktail shaker. Pour the seltzer water, pomegranate liqueur, and ginger syrup over the ice and stir with a muddling spoon or long-handled spoon.

2. Put a peach slice into each of the two cocktail glasses. Divide the pomegranate cocktail between each glass and enjoy.

2 parts Corzo Reposado Tequila 1/2 part Grand Marnier 1/2 part agave nectar 3/4 part fresh lime juice 6-8 small chunks of your choice of pepper (yellow, red, or orange) 1. In a mixing glass, muddle the pepper in the agave nectar and lime juice.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and shake well with ice.

3. Strain over ice into a rocks glass and garnish with a pepper “flag,” lime “bowtie,” and optional salt-rim.

ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER he world’s largest Beatles tribute festival, ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER, will bring five days of peace, love, and rock-n-roll to National Harbor, Md., September 2-6. The Labor Day Weekend music festival will draw thousands of Beatles’ fans to the Gaylord National Resort, which will host five indoor and outdoor stages, seminars, and a Beatles merchandise marketplace. Festival highlights include a special presentation from original Beatles drummer Pete Best on his never-beforeheard experiences with the band. On Saturday, September 4, Beatles cover artist, Hal Bruce, and his new band, Hard Dazed Knights, will perform 214 Beatles songs as one continuous medley with no breaks or intermission. For more information, go to www.abbeyroadontheriver.com.

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WASHINGTON S O C I A L D I A R Y Heart’s Delight Wine Auction﹐ Buddha Bar Grand Opening﹐ and Exclusive Parties﹐ Parties﹐ Parties!

Beverly Cenname, Laurie Luhn, and Christina Erland Culver at the WLsponsored grand opening of BuddhaBar DC. (Photo by Alfredo Flores)

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John Coale and Kathleen Parker

Laure Planty, Virginie Achou-Lepage, and Aline Baly Holly Page, Sloane Hurst, and Aimee Picard

Grace Bender Bill Homan and Nicole Norton

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HEART’S DELIGHT WINE TASTING AND AUCTION

Jehan-Christophe de La Haye Saint Hilaire and Ellen Noghès

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

FROM THE HEART It seemed as if there were more Château Margaux bo"les under the Mellon Auditorium’s roof than in all of France at the Heart’s Delight Vintners Dinner, part of the American Heart Association’s annual event-packed wine tasting and auction weekend. Following private dinners and before wine tastings and chefs’ tables at the Omni Shoreham, chairwoman Constance Milstein oversaw details of the black-tie gala (six courses and five-star wine pairings!) that included auctions for top vintages and wine-inspired travel. Bruce Reed and his wife Bonnie LePard watched with Milstein and her husband Jehan-Christophe de La Haye Saint Hilaire as FOX News’ Bret Baier got the bidding going with his and wife Amy’s donation of $10,000. A gi# that certainly came from the heart.

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Capricia Marshall and Constance Milstein Jen Haber with Bret and Amy Baier

Bonnie LePard and Monegasque Amb. Gilles Noghès

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Dee Dee Myers

Todd Purdum and Betsey Apple

Ilyse and Valerie Stempler

Ross Fierman and Brandon Curry

Robin Needle, Nathan Bortnick, Lindsay Goldberg, and Christine Hernandez Anna Tant, Kendall Richardson, and Lisa Rambo

Stephen Arent, Alexandra Gardner, and Justin Magazine

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D.C. AIR SOCIETY’S DERBY DAY “19th” on I Street PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA STRAUSS

D C DERBY A sea of sundresses, seersucker, and wide-brimmed

Lance Schwarz and Danielle Schwarz Christine and Rokas Beresniovas

picture hats were part of the scene at the inaugural event benefiting National Jewish Health, the nation’s top respiratory hospital.

Guests enjoyed networking as they sipped mint juleps and toasted with champagne in honor of the 155th running of The Preakness.

SPECTATORS Shiree Skinner, Lauren Polivka, Adam Spector, Julie Brown, Natalie Cantley, Daisha Badga , and Todd Rovin.

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Tiffany Ward, Jennifer Biron, Julie Ashin, Hailey Shultz, and Erin Bassman

Ryan Forsythe and Taryn Fielder

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DJ Seyhan Duru

DONOVAN HOUSE ROOFTOP PARTY Donovan House Hotel & Zentan Restaurant PHOTOS BY ALFREDO FLORES

SUMMER IN THE CITY The Donovan House’s roo#op quickly became a “must-go-to” summer relaxation spot when the hotel opened and retains the same reputation every summer. Guests flocked to the pool re-opening party to enjoy downtown views, signature cocktails, Asian-inspired appetizers, and sizzling DJ sounds while kicking back on large, cushioned chaises. The azure water didn’t hurt either. SPOTTED Christina Wilkie, Fritz Brogan, Jonathan Burns, Freddie Wya , and Stephanie Fontnote.

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Alicia Dunn and Allison Davis

Courtney Cohen and Greer Kimsey

Victoria Michael, Vincent B. Orange Sr., and Katherine Kennedy

Erich Hosbach, Malcolm Herring and Eric Nicholson

Mathew Herbert, Jessica Ayala and Mood Macho

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WNO’S GENERATION O ‘LATE NIGHT AFFAIR’ Circle Bistro PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

A NEW GENERATION It was an event-packed weekend, and the Washington National Opera’s young professional organization started it right with a private cast party following a performance of The Marriage of Figaro. Guests, including WNO chairman Jane Cafritz, enjoyed delicious desserts and cocktails plus music by special guest DJ Sharkey at Circle Bistro.

LATE NIGHT REVELERS Honored artists Jesus Hernandez, Aleksey Bogdanov, Micaela Oeste, and Emily Albrink, plus GenO chairman Joy Langley.

Emily Riffle and Kate Stilwill Heather McCraw and Giselle Pole

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Jane Cafritz

Courtney Gaine, Katie Beck, and Carole Zdobysz

Amy Wong and Douglas Jung

Flavius Mihaies and event chairwoman Morgan Ortagus

Cindy and Ryan Schwarz

Chris and Sara Lange

Kristin Guiter and Jonathan McBride

Chris van Roijen and Chris Larsin

Alicia Billings

Kim McIntyre and Peter Antonoplos

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BACHELORS AND SPINSTERS BALL City Tavern Club PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

Kara Verducci, David Meslar, and Stephanie Fontenot

Krista Johnson and Ryan Cunningham

SWINGIN’ SINGLES: Washington’s “most eligible” social set expected a fun evening — and that’s what they got. The invitation-only soirée always a"racts glamorous guests who look forward to mixing, mingling, dancing (to the music of The Mustangs) and, as always, a bit of requisite flirting.

The event benefited Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, which provides assistance to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one in the U.S. military. SEEN & HEARD: Alicia Billings, Buddy Parson, Cathy Cochran, David Anderson, Diana Nash, Kyle Harper, Shannon Varroney, Liz Bunn, and Lucy Crawford.

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Matt Manders and Danielle Ferguson

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BUDDHA BAR GRAND OPENING 455 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest PHOTOS BY ALFREDO FLORES

Monica Ratliff and Xavier Equihua Tamara Klajn and Ingrid Victoria Graves

ENLIGHTENED NIGHTLIFE The hotspot with outposts in Paris, Dubai, and New York, opened in Washington with a party that actually delivered on the hype. Then again, you can’t tempt too many fates with free-flowing Veuve Cliquot, Asian-inspired hors d’oeuvres, and lots of eye candy circling the room. The club’s dark, cool, international vibe was further enhanced by just the right Euro Lounge Sounds, to say nothing of the enormous statue of the ancient Indian spiritual leader presiding over the scene.

SPOTTED Annie Gowen, Juleanna Glover and Christopher Reiter, Ma Lauer, Sco Thuman, and Oscar Cury.

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Buddha Bar waiters Paul Wharton, Cat Ommanney, and Donnell Kearney

Olga atd Igor Kharytonska

Carrie Cox, Pamela Hughes, and Laury Katz

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WOODROW WILSON HOUSE GARDEN PARTY Woodrow Wilson House PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON

NO RAIN ON THIS PARADE Although inclement weather moved

Sassy Jacobs Jonathan McIntyre and Joan Fabry

guests inside, the classic garden party was just as festive as ever, featuring a sea of wondrous spring hats and other colorful springtime a"ire on ladies and gents alike. Elizabeth No ingham and David and Lisa Frulla served as co-chairmen, while Jeffery and Elizabeth Powell and Joshua and Blair Bourne headed up the Junior Commi"ee. Proceeds from the annual party and its silent auction support the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s continuing efforts to educate visitors about the 28th president’s fascinating career and legacy.

Blair Bourne

Elizabeth Nottingham and Lisa Frulla

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Denise Prince Jerrold and Carolyn Post

Robert Adams, Elizabeth Beck, and Donald Dewey

Bobbie Brewster and Anne Randolph

Elizabeth Powell

Sarah Cannova and Kipp Kranbuhl

OVER THE MOON

Off and Running Derby winners past, a show of horse flesh at Hickory Tree Farm, and the Firestone’s Genuine Risk wins a purse at this year’s Belmont stakes

BY VICKY MOON

he late Paul Mellon set the standard when it comes to breeding champion Thoroughbred race horses in Middleburg. He won the Belmont and Travers Stakes in 1966 with Quadrangle and again in 1993 when Sea Hero captured the Kentucky Derby and the Travers Stakes. One of Mellon’s many legacies with regard to all things horse was his 1949 donation of the 420acre MARE Center in Middleburg, a division of Virginia Tech’s Equine Studies program.

Located just across Burrland Road from the Center is Hickory Tree Farm, a Thoroughbred operation once owned by Eleo Sears, later by chemicals heiress Alice du Pont Mills, that is now a 400-acre parcel owned by Jim Treptow. Treptow has racehorses in the U.S., Canada, and France. He and Mimi Abel-Smith (daughter of the late Mrs. Mills) recently hosted an introduction of Warmblood horses from the MARE Center. Nick Arundel, Doug Fout and many other horse lovers turned out for an elegant evening.

As part of the Virginia Tech program, an auction of young Thoroughbreds has been held each year. (The Warmbloods will now be offered for sale individually.) The late Hermen Greenberg, who bred Colonial Affair, the 1993 winner of the Belmont Stakes, liked to buy young horses at the auction. In 2005 he paid just $2,400 for a yearling named Researcher who went on to amass $800,000 at the track.

“He was the least likely to succeed,” recalls stepson Aleco Bravo-Greenberg. “He was every horseman’s dream come true.”

Researcher was sold to Lisa and Zohar Ben-Dov late this winter. His earnings have since reached $1.4 million and he is now in training as a steeplechaser. Gordie Keys’ big brown I’m A Hokie, purchased in 2004 from

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The Allbrittons’ Hansel won both the Preakness and Belmont States in 1991. The couple also carry on the racing tradition with many of their horses now trained by famous redLeft: Peyton Maloney and headed former show jumping her mother Allison Tripp Maloney at the Upperville r ider Rodney Jenkins.

Horse Show Bottom: (No word yet whether son Gordon Keys won with Robert Allbritton has any I’m A Hokie at the 2010 International Gold Cup. interest in racehorses. Most (Photos by Vicky Moon) likely, he’s too busy running the family communications enterprise.)

Others involved in racing include NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff and his partner Carol Holden, and Jim Hackman, who is the MARE center off a single following in the footsteps bid of $1,100, has won more of his late father, William than $60,000 and is now in Hackman, breeding and training as a timber horse. racing out of Orange Hill Farm.

Diana and Bert Firestone’s Other news from great chestnut mare, Genuine Risk, won the 1990 Kentucky Derby and went Hunt Country … that was Peyton Maloney, on to finish second in both the Preakness and daughter of Allison and Derrick Maloney the Belmont. Racing under their green and and the granddaughter of Linda Tripp in the white silks of Newstead Farm in Upperville, lead line class at the Upperville Horse Show their homebred Winchester, now five years old, … Patti and Phil Thomas, Sylvia and Jimmy recently won a stakes race at Belmont, bringing Symington and Cricket Bedford hosted a his lifetime earnings to $672,243. cocktail party for Paul, Christine and Pat During the 1930s, under the ownership Vining, the new owners of Friendship Farm of automobile heiress Isabel Dodge Sloane, … former Sen. John Warner was honored as Brookemeade farm in Upperville produced the Outstanding Virginian of 2010 at a party at 1934 Kentucky Derby winner Calvalcade, Molden Hall in Front Royal …

Meanwhile, there is life after the race track: 1959 Horse of the Year Sword Dancer, and 1962 champion filly Bowl of Flowers. I’m off to ride Doubtful Diva, winner of Calvalcade is buried at what is now known as $90,000 in purses. She now takes this writer Lazy Lane Farm and owned by Barbara and on leisurely outings through the countryside.

Slowly.

Joe Allbritton.

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“This eco-friendly chair works with almost any interior.”

1. EF-LM Pershing chair ($4,580); J.D. Ireland Interiors, www.jdireland.com.

2. EF-LM Etta Lane bar ($14,980); J.D. Ireland Interiors, www.jdireland. com. 3. JOHN BULUN BULUN ‘Bakarra - Sacred Stones’ (price upon request); Hemphill Fine Arts, www. hemphillfinearts.com. 4. VASTU Indigo chisel glass vases ($55-$75); Vastu, www.vastudc.com. 5. AND BEIGE recycled linen fabric and button pillow (price upon request); And Beige, www. andbeige.com. 6. GORE DEAN Paris loft bed ($4,135); Gore Dean, www. goredean.com. 7. KAREN HUBACHER ‘Hubacher Shelter No. 3’ ($2,400); Gallery Plan B, www.galleryplanb.com.

8. SAHAR GABBEH Iranian wool rug, 8 x 10 ft. ($6,800); Timothy Paul, www. timothypaulcarpets.com.

“Who knew going green could be so sexy?”

“These hand-cut vases are great because of their exotic feel.”

“Nothing is more eco-friendly than natural pigment painted on bark.”

“We love crisp linen for summer!”

“We love green and contemporary!”

“A great palette for the eco-conscious.”

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“All natural dyes make this rug an eco-must-have!”

CONTEMPORARY “Cool and contemporary with a mid-century modern twist.”

“Made with French plaster, this lamp is modern and timeless.”

“Nothing says ‘now’ more than the modern skyscraper.”

“Color-blocking is always in style!”

“We love this sleek frame and loose cushion lounger.”

“This mixed-media piece is a stunning addition to any contemporary home.”

1. LINEA floor lamp ($3,585); Baker Georgetown, www.kohlerinteriors. com. 2. OONAH Kilim quilt, 9 x 12 ft. ($4,860); Timothy Paul, www. timothypaulcarpets.com. 3. TYLER GRAPHICS ‘Trestle in Cobalt’ ($147/yard); Timothy Paul, www. timothypaulcarpets.com. 4. MOTIF Contempo chair (price upon request); J.D. Ireland Interiors, www.jdireland. com. 5. GORDON BINDER ‘Central Park South of 9th’ (price upon request); Gallery Plan B, www.galleryplanb.com.

6. WILLIAM WILLIS ‘Still Life with Snake Plant and Drapery’ (price upon request); Hemphill Fine Arts, www. hemphillfinearts.com. 7. B&B ITALIA Luis Sofa (price upon request); B&B Italia, www.bebeitalia.it.

“This chrome base makes this sofa feel weightless.”

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WORLD-INSPIRED “Just as relaxing as the real thing.”

“We love this painting as it represents an era where ‘old’ met ‘new’ in one of the most inspiring cities in the world.”

“Hang these lanterns bed-side for a romantic glow.”

“This bed definitely has the feel of a far-away land.”

1. MULÉH Geisha lantern (price upon request); Muléh, www.muleh.com.

2. JEAN DE BOTTON ‘Venise,’ 20 x 26 in., circa 1940 (price upon request); L’Enfant Moderne, www.lenfantmoderne.com. 3. GLENN PIZER ‘Sunday in Nice’ oil on canvas, 31 x 25 in., 1998 ($4,500); L’Enfant Moderne, www. lenfantmoderne.com. 4. USONA Night Night bed (price upon request); J.D. Ireland Interiors, www.jdireland.com. 5. GORE DEAN decorative pillows ($200-$600); Gore Dean, www.goredean.com. 6. GORE DEAN Money Tree sculpture ($79); Gore Dean, www.goredean.com. 7. JEAN DE BOTTON ‘Venise,’ 20 x 26 in., circa 1940 (price upon request); L’Enfant Moderne, www.lenfantmoderne.com.

“We love patterns and colors that are calm and feel traveled.”

“Add a pop of color with these Indian inspired toss pillows.”

“A great sculpture at an affordable price!”

TRADITIONAL “Christopher Spitzmiller lighting is a ‘traditional’ must!”

“Based on an antique tin design, this fabric feels updated and traditional.”

“This hand-blocked fabric would be great upholstered on a handsome club chair.”

“No classic setting is complete without a fine antique.”

“A living room sofa that could fit into almost any elegant interior.”

“This photograph brings a fresh twist to the traditional ‘Hunting Scene’ lithograph.”

1. CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER one-ofa-kind gooseneck gourd lamps (price upon request); And Beige, www.andbeige.com.

2. BARRY DIXON ‘Cacao Vine-Mustard’ fabric (price upon request); J.Lambeth, www. jlambeth.com. 3. ANNIE ROWLAND ‘Dene Court’ (price upon request); Hemphill Fine Art, www.hemphillfineart.com. 4. TONE ON TONE Danish blue painted slanttop secretaire, circa 1830-1850 ($4,900); Tone on Tone, www.tone-on-tone.com. 5.

TYLER GRAPHICS ‘Pomegranate in Cobalt’ fabric ($147/yard); Timothy Paul, www.timothypaulcarpets.com. 6. JOHN ROSSELLI Nail Head sofa (price upon request); John Rosselli & Associates; www. johnrosselliassociates.com. 7. EF-LM Pimlico Spot table ($3,300); J.D. Ireland Interiors, www.jdireland.com.

“We love this end table for its grace and beauty.”

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Wade Davis’s Study

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Wade Davis in his Travis Price-designed studycum-home office.

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ade Davis has one of the most coveted jobs in America – Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society.

A cross between your favorite professor and a modern day Marco Polo, he spends much of his time with his fingers in the dirt, traversing the globe as an anthropologist, ethnobotanist, photographer, and writer.

When he’s home in Washington, he escapes to put pen to paper in his Travis Pricedesigned study, overflowing with books, manuscripts, artifacts, and inspiration.

“Travis did a studio on M Street in Georgetown for me,” Davis says, noting that in his current home, zoning prohibited a detached building. While many need lightfilled rooms for inspiration, he wanted to avoid large windows opening onto a residential neighborhood and sought a cavelike atmosphere to disappear into his work.

Subtle light was brought in by other means when the architect built a dome above his client’s desk (which Price describes as similar to the rotunda of the oracle’s temple at Delphi) and filled it with the books he uses the most. Davis whimsically calls the space his “Navajo kiva of knowledge.”

One of his most cherished moments there occurred when the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange performed during a benefit at the house. “We had all our writer friends over, and as they read from their works, the dancers moved to their prose,” he recalls. Daniel J. Boorstin, the late librarian of Congress, declaimed on the front steps, while Davis read in his study. “One dancer transformed himself into an anaconda, giving the impression he was slithering through the ladder that leads up to the rotunda of books.”

A room of many uses and even more inspirations, it is easy to see why Davis’s memories of the space run deep. One of the very best things about it, he says, is his ability to work from home. “My father left the house every day and only returned at night,” he recalls. “When my kids were young and I was home, I was totally at home.”

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Lorie Peters Lauthierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master suite sitting room

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Lorie Peters Lauthier wears her signature Chuck Taylors in the sitting room of her master suite.

ith unique touches in every corner of her home, art collector Lorie Peters Lauthier knows the importance of infusing her personal spaces with character. She once had a fireplace torn out of her dining room wall, decided to keep the space unfinished, and used the remaining plaster as an art frame.

The same spirit of creativity and penchant for personally designed furniture and accessories induced Peters Lauthier to redesign her master suite. When she first moved in, it was split into two separate, sterile rooms. To remedy this, she broke through the walls to create open arches that united both rooms. Heavy white doors to the hallway were replaced with antique wood and frosted glass swinging doors with antique French handles. Two bookcases on the rear walls were transformed by arches, glass shelves, and recessed lighting, and then connected by an antique Italian mantelpiece centered by an oil painting of an enchanting cockatoo. To make the room brighter, she faux-painted the walls green to coax the colors of her garden inside.

Design touches are second nature to Peters Lauthier, whose founded her first business, designing and manufacturing fine jewelry, at the age of 15. Later, she worked for 16 years as a freelance producer of commercials before founding and running a London-based international sales and marketing firm. Selling the company after a decade, she moved to Paris, where she began to study and then collect contemporary art, and then to the Washington, D.C. area so that her son could attend a special school for the speech impaired. His presence is strongly felt in her bedroom, which is full of family photos and childhood drawings.

Unique elements, as varied as collectible iconic chairs and flea market finds, unite to form a very personal whole for Peters Lauthier, who enjoys spending winter days lying in front of the fireplace with a book in hand and the outside world feeling very far away.

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Kalorama, DC

Dupont Circle, DC

Forest Hills, DC

Michelle Galler | 703.217.9405 Michael Rankin | 202.271.3344

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Paul Pike | 202.550.8871 Alex Venditti | 202.550.8872

Carrie Carter | 202.421.3938

A rare find - grand elegance blended w/ the warmth of a family home on a prime lot. Approx. 9,000 sf loaded w/ period architectural details and custom luxury amenities, exquisite finishes & millwork. 6 BR, 7.5 bths, 5 fplcs, spacious, light-filled rms, gym, media rm, extra catering kitchen plus parking for ten cars. Landscaped garden features gorgeous limestone patio and magnificent pool w/ water feature. $5,995,000.

One of Washington’s great residences, this brick and limestone mansion exemplifies the best of Beaux-Arts architecture. A recent and completed restoration has transformed this property into perfect condition.

Formal living and dining rooms with 13 ft ceilings, mahogany paneled library, gourmet kitchen, multiple fireplaces. Elevator to all 4 levels. Driveway and garage parking. $4,995,000.

This extraordinary Carriage House, constructed in 1892, is the personal residence of Architectural Digest “Top-100 Designer” Anthony P. Browne. Features include 4 BRs / 4.5 baths, a professionally landscaped roof garden w/ koi pond & fountain, mirrored English conservatory, library, 3 fireplaces, glass enclosed wine cellar (1,300 bottle capacity) & garage parking for 2-3 cars. Rare opportunity discreetly located in Dupont Circle. $3,995,000.

Outstanding 7 BR, 5.5 bath Colonial has it all. Features include a sun-drenched floor plan with excellent flow for entertaining and everyday living. Features generous living room with fireplace, banquet sized dining room, expansive family room/ master suite addition, finished lower level with rec-room and BR with bath. An abundant, level lot with a two car garage completes this exceptional offering. $2,495,000.

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Observatory Circle, DC

Large center hall Colonial with incredible curb appeal.

Main level with living room, separate dining room, study, family room, breakfast room, renovated kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances. Unique paneled library on 2nd level, master bedroom with fireplace. Potential au pair suite on lower level. 2-car attached garage and 2-car driveway. Large yard plus patio/garden. $2,450,000.

Gloria Adams Amber Graham Ayesha Baigmohamed Megan Markey Meghan Bracewell John McNamara Jack Shoptaw

Potomac, MD

Set on a private 2.07 acre wooded lot, this striking contemporary is highlighted by soaring ceilings, light filled spaces all within a modern open floor plan. The principal rooms on the main level can easily accommodate formal and intimate affairs. 6 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half baths total. Outstanding features include two temperature controlled wine cellars, gym, pool, and four car garage parking. $2,399,000.

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Georgetown, DC

Georgetown, DC

Berkley, DC

West End, DC

Yale Scott | 202.412.2221 Michael Rankin | 202.271.3344

Michael Rankin | 202.271.3344

Russell Firestone | 202.271.1701 Michael Rankin | 202.271.3344

Shawn Breck | 202.641.1200 Paul Pike | 202.550.8871

Spectacular 2 BR, 2.5 bath plus den penthouse unit with sweeping views of the Potomac, Kennedy Center and Georgetown waterfront. Large open living room with fireplace and river front balcony. Open kitchen/ great room with sitting and dining areas, vaulted ceiling and unbelievable views. Master with spacious marble bath and walk-in closets. Additional guest suite. Garage parking & extra storage. $2,100,000.

Part of the former and historic “Friendship” estate.

Spectacular formal living room with 11’8” ceilings, large sun-filled bay and fireplace. Formal dining room features marble floors from the Old Ebbitt Hotel.

Gourmet kitchen. Upstairs are two sun-filled bedrooms. 3rd floor/attic is finished and is the perfect office space. Lush front garden and private south facing rear garden with mature boxwoods and pool.

1-car parking. $1,995,000.

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Elegant property in Foxhall Crescents with great entertaining spaces. Large entrance hall opens to formal living room with a fireplace and large dining room. Chef’s kitchen with center island and breakfast area. Large Master Suite with en-suite bath and double walk-in closets. Four additional bedrooms. Large lower level family room and two car garage. $1,845,000.

Georgetown, Washington, D.C. 202.333.1212

This 2 BR, 2 bath Condominium offers nearly 1,400 square feet of newly renovated living space. Features include a gourmet kitchen with SS appliances, granite counter-tops, halogen lighting, large balcony with Western views and garage parking. Ideally located in West End, steps to the Metro, Georgetown, restaurants, shopping, galleries and downtown Washington, DC. $795,000.

McLean, VA 703.319.3344

Chevy Chase, MD 301.967.3344

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Kalorama King The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exclusive neighborhood reigns with the sale of Sherry Geyelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former home along with top properties belonging to WordPerfect co-founder Bruce Bastian and Deer River CEO Robin Martin.

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THE DISTRICT KALORAMA SQUARE NW, the former home of Sherry Geyelin, sold with the

help of Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jim Bell for $2,475,000. Mrs. Geyelin was a well-known hostess and interior designer, and the widow of the late Pulitzer-Prize-winning Washington Post editor and columnist Philip L. Geyelin. In the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, Mrs. Geyelin redecorated DACOR Bacon House, a historic mansion near the White House. The five-bedroom Federal row house in Kalorama overlooks Mitchell Park.

Built in 1976, the property includes a large formal dining room (where the likes of Henry Kissinger once dined), a wet bar, elevator, and family room with an expansive deck.

Bruce Bastian, co-founder of WordPerfect and a board member of the Human Rights Campaign, sold LEROY PLACE NW for $3.6 million. The five-bedroom Federalstyle house in Kalorama was built in 1911 and features magnificent crown moldings,

wainscoting, and coffered ceilings throughout.

The historic residence also includes a gourmet kitchen, an exquisite master bath, and a wraparound patio.The listing agent was Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jim Bell.

Robin and Lucinda Martin sold WYOMING AVENUE NW for $3,150,000.

Robin Martin is president and CEO of the broadcast media company, the Deer River Group. He also serves on the D.C. Board of Education and as vice chairman of the Smithsonianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Natural History and chairman emeritus of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The seven-bedroom Kalorama mansion was built in 1927 and boasts a first floor library, two patios, and a master bedroom suite with his-and-hers baths and dressing rooms.

Listing agents for the center hall Georgian were Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jamie Peva and Carroll Chapin. Matt McCormick of Washington Fine Properties and Kelly Perry of McInnery represented a buyer who wishes Stephen and Bonnie Simon sold their sevenbedroom English manor-style residence at 2340 Kalorama Road NW for $8,450,000.

to remain anonymous and whose name is not yet on the public record..

Stephen and Bonnie Simon sold

KALORAMA ROAD NW for $8,450,000.

Mr. Simon is former music director of the Washington Chamber Symphony and is known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic Maestroâ&#x20AC;? due to his insightful explanations of the music. The renovated seven-bedroom 1920s English manor-style house is set on one-third acre and includes a pool and waterfall koi pond. Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; William F.X. Moody and Robert Hryniewicki were listing agents.

Kenneth Mehlman sold ND STREET NW in Georgetown for $2.6 million.

Mehlman is currently managing director for the asset management firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. In 2004, he was campaign manager of President George W. Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s re-election campaign. The expansive four-bedroom Mansard roof-style property was built in 2006 with every conceivable upgrade and boasts a richly appointed wood paneled study, state-ofthe-art home theater, wet bar, and top-of-theline kitchen. The listing agent was Coldwell Bankerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gary Jankowski.

Robert Risoleo sold QUEBEC STREET NW for $2.7 million. Risoleo is a partner at the Sullivan & Cromwell law firm. The seven-bedroom Spring Valley brick Colonial was built in 1949 and has been renovated with a seamless addition built in 2005.The property includes a gourmet kitchen overlooking the family room, an au pair suite, and professional landscaping with a heated pool. The listing agents were Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; William F.X. Moody, Robert Hryniewicki and Liz Lavette Shorb.

MARYLAND Mark and Mary Ann Ronald sold TH STREET in Chevy Chase for $2,650,000.

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Cleveland Park, D.C.

$1,795,000

This sun-filled 6-bedroom, 5-bath classic home with a 2-story addition is located near the National Cathedral and Metro. The first time offered in 35 years, the residence features hardwood floors, a kitchen with a breakfast room, and a deck with a private garden.

Terri Robinson 202.607.7737/ 202.944.8400 (O).

Rockville, Maryland

$1,049,000

Located in Willows of Potomac, this home’s community amenities include a pool, tennis, and a fitness room. The residence features a dramatic 2-story foyer, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, a sunroom, a screened porch, and an owner’s suite with a sitting room and luxurious bath. Potomac Village Office 301.983.0060.

Cleveland Park, D.C.

$1,275,000

Bethesda, Maryland

$1,325,000

Perfectly sited in Landon Woods on nearly 6,000 square feet, this unique property is exceptionally designed for modern day living. The home was totally renovated in 2006 with gorgeous southwestern influence and a beautiful lower level. washingtonluxuryproperties.com.

Amal Lafhal 301.335.4920/ 240.497.1700 (O).

Washington, D.C.

$2,725,000

Sited on a nearly one-third-acre lush lot, this Wesley Heights home offers lovely architectural detail along with wonderful space and light. Features include formal living and dining rooms, 3 fireplaces, and a large porch with garden views. Genie Asmuth 301.996.3937/ 301.907.7600 (O). gbasmuth@gmail.com.

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McLean, Virginia

$5,750,000

Great Falls, Virginia

Georgetown, D.C.

$2,495,000

Enjoy life at this stylish 3303 Water Street address with an open floor plan featuring a spectacular river view. Luxurious amenities include a rooftop pool, concierge, a fitness center, 24-hour security, and 2 garage spaces. Terri Robinson 202.607.7737 or Charlie Hein 202.244.5957/ 202.944.8400 (O).

Potomac, Maryland

$1,250,000

This custom-built home presides in sought-after River Falls community. The home is appointed with a towering 2-story foyer, a library, a family room, a top-quality chef’s kitchen, an exquisite owner’s suite, and a stylish lower level with a built-in wet bar and steam bath.

Matthew Paschall 202.439.7063/ 202.363.9700 (O).

$1,675,000

Washington, D.C.

$1,795,000

Charming, spacious, and perfect, this Circa-1937 brick colonial-style home has over $400,000 in stunning updates since 2006. The residence is appointed with a gourmet kitchen, an owner’s suite, a fireplace, private gardens, and a 2-car garage.

Roby Thompson 202.255.2986/ 202.483.6300 (O).

Over 5 acres of gardens surround one of George Sagatov’s finest triumphs. The 10,000-square-foot home features a formal staircase, domed ceilings, 6 incredible suites, and Palladian windows overlooking terraces and a pool. www.Lilian.com.

Lilian Jorgenson 703.407.0766/ 703.790.1990 (O).

This enchanting colonial-style stone home is sited on almost 1.5 professionally landscaped acres with a resort-style pool, a spa, flagstone patios, and a deck. Over 5,700 square feet of luxury living includes outstanding architectural details. www.Lilian.com.

Lilian Jorgenson 703.407.0766/ 703.790.1990 (O).

Circa-1910, this residence with off-street parking has been exquisitely renovated and is sited close to Metro, shops, and dining. The grand open floor plan includes a chef’s kitchen, a spectacular master bedroom suite, and a wonderful deck overlooking the private garden.

Chevy Chase North Office 202.966.1400.

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$949,000

This gracious townhome is located in a private sought-after community. Features include a spacious top-floor owner’s suite with a 9-foot ceiling and a deck, 2 spacious guest bedrooms, a dining room with a 2-story ceiling and windows, and 2 fireplaces.

Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300.

$1,800,000

This custom-built home is sited on a uniquely private 2-acre oasis comprised of 2 adjoining lots in a soughtafter Bethesda neighborhood backing to parkland.

The residence is ideal for expanding and updating.

Bonnie Barker 301.785.3474/ 301.299.6000 (O). bonnie@bonniebarker.com.

$1,070,000

Goldsboro is a sophisticated, smart, and entertaining home. Superbly renovated, this home is filled with style and flair and offers a redesigned kitchen, a close-in location, and low maintenance.

Bethesda All Points Office 301.229.4000.

$1,499,000

This gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath Georgetown Heights home includes a den and a huge living room with wall-to-wall French doors. Representing a truly special offering, the residence has Viking appliances and 2-zone heating and air-conditioning.

Ricki Gerger 202.364.5200 (O).

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Mr. Ronald is an engineer and former chairman of the board of BAE Systems Inc., a defense and aerospace company.

The five-bedroom Colonial was built by Sandy Spring in 2006. The house features an elevator servicing all four levels, coffered ceilings, a wood-paneled study, gourmet kitchen, spa bath, and wine cellar.

VIRGINIA Caulley and Alexandra Deringer sold FORT WILLARD CIRCLE for $1,870,000 to William and Tracy Castle.

Caulley Derringer is a commercial real estate broker with Transwestern. The five-bedroom brick center hall Colonial was built in 1983 in the heart of Belle Haven. The property features 10-foot ceilings, a gracious living room, sun-filled family room, and gourmet kitchen. Coldwell Bankerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeanne Warner and Phyllis Patterson were the listing agents.

Laure Chustz Flatt sold CAMERON STREET in Old Town for $2.1 million. The Federal house that was built in 1790 was the former home of the late Lloyd Flatt, a retired aerospace executive who was one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier wine collectors. Fifteen hundred bottles of Flattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine collection were auctioned after his death for $1.2 million.

(A six-liter Methuselah of 1976 RomanĂŠe Conti brought in $42,350.) The handsome three-bedroom residence boasts beautiful period woodwork, six fireplaces, a balcony overlooking the rear garden, dual staircases, and, of course, a temperature-controlled wine cellar. McEnearney Associatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Babs Beckwith was the listing agent.

Richard and Lorraine Fuisz sold LANGLEY LANE in McLean for $3,850,000.

Dr. Fuisz, an American physican and entrepreneur who founded both Medcom Inc. and Seline Modeling Agency (which is known for bringing the first Miss U.S.S.R. to the U.S.).The seven-bedroom stone Colonial in Langley Farms was built in 2001 and features a dramatic custom pool as well as a pond and yard with lush mature trees. The listing agent was Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mark McFadden.

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A Federal house at 606 Cameron Street in Old Town Alexandria, once home to prominent wine collector Lloyd Flatt, sold for $2.1 million.

PROPERTY LINES KLUGE NET S ANOTHER FORTUNE: Patricia Kluge, the former wife of Metromedia Inc. founder John Kluge, has â&#x20AC;&#x153;Albemarle House,â&#x20AC;? her 45room English country manor in Charlottesville on the market for $48 million. Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently concluded the two-day auction of its lavish contents, which totaled a staggering $15,158,227 (or $20.2 million if you count the additional 16 pieces of her jewelry auctioned in April). The top lot was a Qing Dynasty Chinese imperial clock created by the Guangzhou Workshops that sold for a whopping $3,778,500 to a private Chinese collector. Ms. Kluge, who is now remarried, is relocating to smaller quarters nearby where she will continue to tend to the winery business she started in 1999.

bedroom Victorian townhouse, which was purchased in 1999 for only $392,000, is now listed for sale at $4 million â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which does not include the price of the business. However, the owners, lifelong friends Tom Bell, Mike Molock, Randy Kuczor, and Ron Wilkerson have put in over $1 million in updates since they bought it.

The mansion features original 1867 wood floors throughout, a commercial-sized kitchen, and a wine cellar.

ARSHT FLIPS IN SPRING VALLEY: Entrepreneur and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht has listed

N E B R A S K A AVENUE NW in Spring Valley for $7,950,000. She purchased the five-bedroom property last August from Michela English and Donald Quartet for $6.6 million. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely Arsht is selling her manse because B&B BIDS ADIEU: she recently purchased The owners of the popular WOODLAND DRIVE NW for and award-winning bed and $8.2 million in Massachusetts breakfast, The DC Guesthouse, Avenue Heights, the most are selling the property at

expensive property sold in the TH STREET NW The 12- District so far this year.

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RESTAURATEUR RELOCATES: D.C. restaurateur Rob Wilder has listed DEXTER STREET NW in Wesley Heights for $3,950,000. Along with acclaimed chef JosĂŠ AndrĂŠs, Wilder backs such popular eateries as Jaleo, Zaytinya, Oyamel, and Cafe Atlantico. The 10,000-squarefoot Colonial, which he bought in 2007, includes a large mainlevel wine cellar, a mahogany and rosewood paneled office, a play room complete with fire pole, and as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d imagine, a phenomenal gourmet chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen.

SERVICE LEADER SELLS: David and Lori Eisner have listed FAIRFAX ROAD in Bethesda for $4.9 million. Mr. Eisner was appointed CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service in 2003

by President George W. Bush and is a former vice president of AOL Time Warner where he was in charge of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charitable foundation. The seven-bedroom 1913 Southern Colonial, one of Edgemoorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five original estates, features tenfoot ceilings, seven fireplaces, lush gardens with a pool, and sweeping porches.

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Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on over a full acre of land, this house has unmatched privacy. The property has been landscaped with lush plants and outfitted with top-of-the-line decking. The 13,000-square-foot floor plan includes a dramatic foyer with rotunda; dining room, living room, library with mahogany wainscoting; a sunroom with paneled glass windows; and a comfortable step-down family room that opens to a large kitchen and breakfast room.The upper level features a master suite with a large bedroom; a sitting room with built-in wardrobes and separate walk-in closets; a bath with cathedral ceiling; and a home office. The upper level also includes four suites and a laundry room.

The lower level has a large common room, two separate family room areas with a fireplace and a full service bar, plus a gym, a sixth bedroom suite, powder room and room for extra storage.

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Right out of Architectural Digest! Built by Bradbern Construction Co. Inc. with superb finishes and design. 10’ ceilings on first floor, 4 fireplaces, master suite, lower level with theatre, gym, bar. Pool. $4,850,000

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Gated contemporary estate with absolute privacy overlooking Rock Creek Park. Grand principal rooms, luxurious master suite, pool with terraces, garage. $3,975,000

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Rare, NY Style Condo in one of the best buildings in DC. 4 exposures. Renovated 5,400 SF with 9’6” ceilings. New kitchen, 4BR, 4.5BA. 2 car parking. $3,750,000

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Spectacular duplex in most desirable building in Georgetown! Floor to ceiling windows overlooking terrace, designed with fabulous kitchen & baths, pool & gym. 2BR, 2.5BA. Fee includes utilities & garage parking. $2,300,000

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Circa 1920’s renovated 4BR, 3.5BA Dutch Colonial on half an acre in sought-after Arlingwood. State of the art media room, custom wine cellar, spectacular gourmet kitchen perfect for living & entertaining. $1,575,000

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AVENEL, BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Expansive Sommer custom 6BR residence with contemporary flair! Exceptional flow & details throughout, soaring ceilings, 3-car garage, partial golf course view.

Extraordinary spaces with 8000+ finished SF. $1,949,000

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AVENEL, BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Absolutely one of, if not the best lot in Avenel with 2 picturesque acres! Spectacular pool, cabana & stone fireplace. Renovated 5,500+ SF brick Colonial. $1,895,000

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DUPONT, WASHINGTON, DC

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Jan M. Evans

Stunning 5 year old Arts and Crafts Colonial with 4 beautifully finished levels. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, front porch, kitchen/family room with fireplace, granite, master suite with luxury bath. Attached 2 car garage. $1,525,000

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Historic mansion offers three beautifully restored 2 and 3 bedroom condos all with private outdoor space, gourmet Italian kitchens and high end finishes. Penthouse will showcase private rooftop garden. $782,500 - $1,349,000

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Stunning renovation unites historic architecture and impeccable interior design in this Victorian mansion.

Soaring entertaining spaces, massive gourmet kitchen & grand master suite. Au pair suite, 3-car parking. $6,500,000

Jim Bell

202-607-4000

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Grand Beaux Arts residence. Beautifully renovated, grand entertaining spaces, large master suite + 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 powder rooms, gardens, pool, garage. $4,450,000

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Park Avenue comes to DC. This 3 level penthouse with elegant limestone foyer with crown molding, double living room with fireplace. Large dining room leads to first floor terrace. 3BR, 3 marble baths. 2 car parking. $2,185,000

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Elizabeth Kramer Elizabeth Luttrell

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Marsha Schuman

NEW PRICE! Dramatic views of CCC golf course. Gracious principal rooms; chef ’s kitchen open to terrace, gardens & pool. 6BR, 6FBA, 2 fireplaces, media room. $3,690,000

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Camotop at its best! Former model Colonial with parklike setting & pool with flagstone terraces on 2+ acre lot. Great floorplan and high celings. Lots of light & upgrades! Walkout lower level with in-law suite. $1,695,000

Marsha Schuman

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PALISADES, WASHINGTON, DC

Spectacular renovation of charming 1921 bungalow with open floor plan. Chef ’s kitchen. 2-car parking. $1,295,000

Matthew B. McCormick Ellen Morrell Bobbe Ward

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Spectacular 1898 7BR, 5BA home on 1/3+ acre with sweeping porches, beautiful architectural details, rear deck & pool + garage. Near Metro, shops, & Zoo. $3,495,000

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FOREST HILLS, WASHINGTON, DC

Elegant & spacious brick Colonial built by late Fischer family boasts grandeur & elegance. Step up foyer entry, paneled library, generous rooms, curved staircase, deep corner lot.

Jane Howard Marc Satrazemis

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Close-in Camotop on 2 wooded acres! Pool, tennis court, circular driveway, iron fence. 2 story great room with spiral staircase to balcony, master suite with “his & hers” baths + dressing area & walkout lower level. $2,350,000

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More space than you can imagine! Open, light-filled, renovated Colonial. 6/7BR, 6.5BA, including master suite with sauna. Updated kitchen open to breakfast room & family room – all overlooking pool, patio & garden. $1,595,000

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Sun-drenched American classic with gracious front porch & spacious interior, 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, wood floors, CAC, new kitchen with granite and stainless steel, full baths on every level, lower level suite, parking. $749,999

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FAVORITE RESTAURANTS My eldest son (now 35 and living in New York City) is so obsessed with Cactus Cantina that I sometimes call him to brag that I’m there – and he’s not. I discovered Pines of Rome only a few years ago. But when my wife asked where I wanted to celebrate my last birthday, I found myself saying, “The Pines.” If you want a bowl of pasta or a simple grilled fish, there is no better place than Al Tiramisu.

Bush 41 Christmas party, and ended up eating dinner off a plate on my lap with George and Barbara. The Gores’ Halloween parties were a big hit with my young twins. And I was thrilled to be invited by the Cheneys to a small dinner – that included Chief Justice John Roberts and his wife Jane – with drinks on the Victorian front porch.

MOST FASCINATING POLITICAL SCANDAL BEST REMEMBERED POLITICAL Iran-Contra wasn’t Watergate, but I got to FIGURE OF THE PAST report it. And it was fascinating to cover I spent eight years covering Ronald Reagan. as the conspiracy unraveled and President He was a larger-than-life figure dealing with the Reagan had to recognize he had indeed most important issues of war and peace — and traded arms for hostages. the role of government. He transformed our country and its place in the world.

AFTERNOON PASTIME Hosting a Sunday show, I get most Mondays and Tuesdays off.

One of my favorite pastimes is to spend a couple of hours in the afternoon at AMC Loew’s Georgetown seeing the latest Hollywood blockbuster, or at Bethesda Row Cinema watching some small independent film.

Sometimes I’m the only person in the theater.

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SCOOP I’M MOST PROUD OF I broke the story that President Reagan had decided U.S. forces in Beirut would take a more active role in Lebanon’s civil war. His National Security Advisor was so incensed that he demanded Reagan make every member of the National Security Council take a lie-detector test on whether they leaked the story. Secretary of State George Schultz said he would resign if they strapped him up.

SHOPPING SPOT I have been going to Sullivan’s Toy Store for the 32 years I’ve been in Washington – first buying presents for my kids, now for my grandkids. I love small family-owned stores. At Sullivan’s, they still wrap presents free of charge in wonderfully old-fashioned gift paper.

PRIZED INVITATION: Everyone knows about the White House, but the Vice President’s Residence is a real home. I arrived late to a

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SPORTS TALK I was fortunate to be part of legendary basketball coach Red Auerbach’s Tuesday lunch group at Bethesda’s Shanghai Village Restaurant. We would meet at 11 a.m. sharp (he had a gin game at Woodmont Country Club afterwards). Even though Red passed away a few years ago, we still meet each week to talk sports and honor him.

PLACE OF SOLACE Dating back to before the Civil War, Georgetown’s idyllic Oak Hill Cemetery is a jewel box of our country’s history and of urban planning. We buried my beloved stepfather there in 1994, so Oak Hill has deep meaning to me.

SPECIAL SYMBOL The U.S. Capitol Dome is the backdrop for “Fox News Sunday” but it means much more than that to me. When I arrive at work at 6 a.m. on Sunday mornings, I am always thrilled to see the dome lighted against the dark or dawning sky. It was one of the targets on 9/11. The fact it survived that terrible day is a symbol to me that our nation will prevail against any threat.

NEWS PERSONALITY WHOSE CAREER AFFECTED ME THE MOST That’s easy: my father, Mike Wallace.

Through example, far more than through words, he taught me the value of meticulous preparation. If you make it clear to an interview subject how well versed you are, they are much less likely to try to “spin” you.

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