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BALLS & GALAS INDEX EDITOR'S LETTER

FEATURES BALLS & GALAS .......................................... WASHINGTON WEDDINGS ......................

(Pollywood cont'd) Folger Gala........................................................ Italian Garden Party ...........................................

Cuban Ambassador's Dinner .................................

FYIDC INSIDER'S GUIDE ........................................ THE DISH Sushi Nakazawa.............................. WHO'S NEXT SNL Writer Will Stephen ...........

POLLYWOOD The Inn at Little Washington 40th Anniversary ............ Washington Ballet Gala .........................................

D.C.Volunteer Lawyers Project..............................

Halcyon Awards ..................................................

Russian Embassy World Cup Party...........................

LIFESTYLES FASHION EDITORIAL Stately Romance ......... MAKEUP TRENDS Classically on Trend............ BEAUTY TRENDS Natural Beauty .................. TRAVEL Park City...........................................

Phillips Collection Gala ....................................... Orchestra of the Americas Gala.................................

WASHINGTON SOCIAL DIARY

Hirshhorn Spring Gala ..........................................

OVER THE MOON ......................................

EMBASSY ROW .......................................... HOLLYWOOD ON THE POTOMAC .......

Creighton Farms Invitational Gala............................

AROUND TOWN .........................................

Foundation for Art & Preservation in Embassies Dinner ...........................

Middleburg Film Fest Reception ...............................

BOOK PARTIES James Comey, Sean Spicer, Ronan Farrow, Mike Lux, Joanna Coles, Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, Kerry Kennedy & Brett Baier ..................

Redskins White Party ............................................

Washington National Opera Gala .........................

Arianespace Annual Dinner.....................................

RAMMY Awards ................................................ Celebration at Central Place .................................... Washington Kastles Festivities..................................

Alliance Française Gala .......................................... Prevent Cancer Gala ........................................... McLean Project for the Arts Spring Benefit............... A Conversation with Ashley Judd ..........................

'Black Out: Silhouettes Then & Now" Opening .......

Young Concert Artists Gala .....................................

N Street Village Empowerment Luncheon ................ Parties, Parties, Parties! ...........................................

HOME LIFE INSIDE HOMES Sam and Erica Gillespie ........... REAL ESTATE NEWS ...................................

OPEN HOUSE .............................................. MY WASHINGTON Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden .........................

COVER: Charles Rivkin and Susan Tolson at the Wardman Tower Residences (Photo by Tony Powell) TOP FROM LEFT: Jean-Marie Fernandez, chair of The Washington Ballet Gala (Photo by Tony Powell); Erika Gutierrez and Kevin Sherdian (Photo by Andrew Harnik/ Avow Weddings); FASHION (Photo by Drew Xeron) On Paris: ANISSA KERMICHE ‘Manipulee’ earring ($550); TALLER MARMO ‘Alfred’s Shirt’ dress ($556), Curio Concept Store, 1071 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 851-4946; CAROLINA HERRERA ‘Finale’ silk ball skirt ($2,690), Saks Fifth Avenue (Mazza Gallerie), 5555 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815, (301) 657-9000.On Mark: PAUL SMITH woven wool two-piece plaid suit ($1,295); AMI ‘Smiley’ buttondown shirt ($235); ERMENEGLIDO ZEGNA belt ($295); SANTONI leather double monk strap oxfords ($1,050), Saks Fifth Avenue-The Men’s Store, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20015, (202) 363-2059; IKE BEHAR cashmere sweater ($275); IKE BEHAR bow tie ($75), Ike Behar (Georgetown), 2900 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 808-8715; HOOK & ALBERT ‘Auspicious’ lapel flower ($30), Trunk and Drawer, 3109 M Street NW (lower level), Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 333-4213

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A Wider Circle Ball ..............................................

Georgetown University Lombardi Gala ......................

N Street Village Luncheon ......................................

Academy of United States Veterans Foundation Gala ......................................

German-American Heritage Foundation Gala..............

National Hispanic Foundation Noche de Gala .............

Glen Echo Gala in the Park....................................

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ambassadors Ball .....

The Academy of the United States Veterans Foundation Awards....................................

Great Ladies Luncheon ..........................................

National Museum of Women in the Arts Gala..............

Alianta Gala.......................................................

National Symphony Orchestra Gala..........................

Halcyon Awards ..................................................

Newseum Free Expression Awards ............................

Harvard Business School Dinner...............................

Higher Achievement Gala .......................................

Orchestra of the Americas Gala.................................

Hillwood Museum, Estate & Gardens Gala ................

Hope for Henry Fundraiser .....................................

PEN/Faulkner Gala ............................................

Humane Rescue Alliance Bark Ball ...........................

Phillips Collection Gala .........................................

American Red Cross Fundraiser ...............................

Human Rights Campaign Dinner ............................

Phillips Program Gala ...........................................

Arena Stage Gala .................................................

Human Rights Campaign Chefs for Equality ..............

Prevent Cancer Foundation Gala ..............................

Armenian Assembly of America Gala .........................

Arts for the Aging Gala & Dinner ............................

Imagination Stage Ball ...........................................

Association of Black Cardiologists Dinner ....................

Imagination Stage Festival.......................................

Refugees International Gala ....................................

Atlas Corps Gala .................................................

Innocents at Risk Gala ..........................................

Rock Creek Conservancy Gala ................................

Inova Honors Dinner.............................................

Russian Ball .......................................................

Becky's Fund Fashion Show....................................

Inova Summit......................................................

Best Buddies International Walk ...............................

Institute for Policy Studies Letelier-Moffitt Awards .........

Bethesda Green Gala ............................................

International Horse Show President's Cup Party ...........

Boys & Girls Club Greater Washington Luncheon ........

International Student House of Washington Dinner ...................................

Sibley Memorial Hospital Hope & Progress Gala ..........

International Women's Media Foundation Dinner .........

Sibley Memorial Hospital Soiree ...............................

Iranian American Medical Society Mehregan Ball ..........

Smithsonian Food History Gala ...............................

Capital for Children Poker Tournament ......................

Catholic Charities Gala .........................................

JDRF Gala ........................................................

Smithsonian Natural Museum of African Art Dinner.............................................

Catholic Charities-Spanish Catholic Center Gala .........

Joan Hisaoka Gala ...............................................

Chance for Life ....................................................

Children's Inn at the National Institute of Health Fundraiser.......................

Kennedy Center Honors ........................................

Child Justice Fundraiser..........................................

Kennedy Krieger Institute Benefit..............................

Children's Ball.....................................................

Knock Out Abuse Gala .........................................

Children's National Dancing After Dark ....................

Children's National White Hat Gala.........................

Lab School of Washington Gala ................................

THEARC AfterDark ...........................................

Choral Arts Society Gala ........................................

Latino Student Fund Gala .....................................

THEARC's Wacky & Whimsical Tea........................

CityDance DREAM Program Gala .........................

Living Classrooms Foundation Night at The Point ........

College Success Foundation-D.C. Breakfast .................

United States Capitol Historical Society Awards............

Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Hope Bash .....................

Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Evening of Wishes ...........

Community of Hope Night of Hope ..........................

March of Dimes Chef's Auction ................................

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Gala .......

March of Dimes Gourmet Gala ...............................

Washington Ballet Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy...

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Brewer's Ball.....................

Mary's Center Noche Tropical Gala ...........................

Washington Ballet Nutcracker Tea Party......................

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gala...............................

Mentor Foundation USA Dinner .............................

Washington Ballet Gala .........................................

MentorPrize Fundraiser..........................................

Washington Business Hall of Fame Gala ....................

D.C. Chamber of Commerce Awards & Gala ..............

Meridian International Center Ball............................

Washington National Opera Gala ............................

Middleburg Film Festival ........................................

Washington Performing Arts Gala.............................

Fair Chance Butterfly Bash .....................................

Monumental Sports Capitals Casino Night .................

Wolf Trap Ball .....................................................

Fight For Children Fight Night................................

William Webster Distinguished Awards.......................

Friends of the National Arboretum Dinner...................

N Street Village Gala ............................................

Women's Foundation Luncheon ...............................

Alliance Franรงaise Gala .......................................... Allison Gala ....................................................... American Heart Association Auction ..........................

American Heart Association Ball ............................... American Heart Association Luncheon & Fashion Show .....................................

Boys & Girls Club NationalYouth ofYear ...................

C Capital Caring Gala .............................................

Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize ..........................

Records of Achievement Gala ...................................

S Sandy Hook Promise Gala ..................................... Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala..........................

S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) Gala ..................... S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) Winter Ball ............. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Golden Gala.......

T Teach for America Gala ..........................................

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Gala ......................

Touching Heart Gala.............................................

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t’s here - our spectacular and inspiration as we shine the spotlight on a comprehensive annual listing of the historic property in Chevy Chase, D.C. balls, galas and charitable events with some interesting Washington artifacts in the nation’s capital for the 2018right out on the lawn. 2019 social season. It’s chockablock Already thinking about your next with notable anniversaries that vacation? So are we and that’s why we include Alliance Francaise’s 70th, included a travel story on Park City, Utah Meridian International Center’s 50th, to fuel your wanderlust. PEN/Faulkner’s 30th and Knock We hope our party pages from summer Out Abuse’s 25th annual galas. We festivities keep you in jolly spirits as the photographed the chairs of these kids go back to school. There were sportevents and many others at the historic, themed events celebrating the World Cup, newly renovated Wardman Tower the Washington Kastles tennis team and the Residences in Woodley Park, inside Redskins White Party. We did a roundup of multi-million-dollar condominiums the major book parties, from Sean Spicer’s at for sale by TTR Sotheby’s. Our the Trump International Hotel and former photographer Tony Powell traveled as FBI Director James Comey’s at the far as Edinburgh for a portrait of Hilda Newseum to Fox News anchor Bret Ochoa Brillembourg, who will host the Orchestra of the Baier’s at the Marriott Marquis. Finally, America’s spring gala. we highlight several key events from With over a hundred glitzy events on your radar screen, the late spring season, including the it is only natural to think about makeup and wardrobe. WL-sponsored Washington Ballet and One of our favorite local makeup artists, Carola Myers, Orchestra of the Americas galas and offers tips for getting “gala ready” and our eco-friendly high-end benefits for the Hirshhorn beauty page recommends Earth-conscious products from and Halcyon House. I’m certain they’ll local shops. provide you with a little inspiration as Turn to our fashion pages shot by Drew Xeron at one you gear up for the social season. of Middleburg’s most fantastic event spaces, Catesby Farm See you around, I hope! Catherine Trifiletti and Tony Powell managed our Balls & Galas photo shoots at the Estate, for inspiration on how to give classic styles an Wardman Tower residences. edgy flair. For our “Who’s Next” feature, Washington native and St. Albans School graduate Will Stephen talks about his job as a writer at “Saturday Night Live.” He’s followed in the footsteps of his mother, Katherine Field Stephen, an author and journalist who’s served on the boards of the Washington Ballet and PEN/Faulkner. Hearing about his experience takes me back to my days at SNL and Broadway Video, working as an assistant to Lorne Michaels right out of college. The frenetic pace was exhilarating and totally worth it. Nancy R. Bagley As we draw to the end of a jam-packed summer wedding season, Editor in Chief we take a look at notable nuptials of some of our favorite local couples. Those who were there won’t soon forget the goat yoga on Readers wishing to contact Nancy Bagley can email her Matt Dornic and Kyle Volpe’s wedding weekend. The photos are at nbagley@washingtonlife.com priceless! We also have the scoop on a few others from our Young & the Guest List who are planning to wed this year. Event designer Andre Wells also shares his thoughts on wedding decor influenced by the stylish club scene. Flip to this month’s Inside Homes for some interior (and exterior)

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BILL MURRAY AT THE STRATHMORE

NORA MACCOBY exhibition

CREATIVE COLLABORATION

ACTIVIST ART

Acclaimed actor Bill Murray, the recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2017, will join cellist Jan Vogler for a one of a kind evening to “showcase core American values in literature and music.” Expect Murray to bring his signature deadpan wit to an evening that will have him both acting and singing with Vogler (on his Stradivarius cello) along with violinist Mira Wang and pianist Vanessa Perez. Sept. 28, The Music Center at Strathmore, $68148, Strathmore.org.

ART ALL NIGHT

MADE IN DC The District’s free overnight arts festival “Art All Night: Nuit Blanche” is back in six neighborhoods, bringing visual and performing arts, including photography, fashion, theater, music, film, dance, sculpture, poetry and paintings to indoor venues and outdoor spaces. The DC Circulator will provide free bus trips in participating neighborhoods. Sept. 29. 7 pm to 3 am, artallnightdc.com.

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ART AFTER HOURS

Evenings at the Edge are back at the National Gallery, and the fall installment of the nighttime art parties begins with a British-themed event that includes a first look at sculpture Rachel Whiteread’s exhibition before it opens to the general public. There will be pop-art talks, British hits spun by DJ Adrian Loving, selfie stations and performances from tap dancer Jason Samuels Smith. Sept. 13. 6 p.m.,

Multimedia artist, author and filmmaker Nora Maccoby’s new exhibition “Identity Cartography” at the Woman’s National Democratic Club runs through Nov. 27 and is free to view. Maccoby, who has worked in clean energy policy and is a dedicated environmentalist (even creating the bipartisan energy literacy initiative Nature’s Partners), found herself delving into her artwork around the time of Trump’s election. “What really got me to commit to the value of art right now was that words weren’t working,” the artist explains. “Language was being abused and distorted, photographs were being manipulated and we were being lied to. I thought, how do you find the truth in this mad world? Obsessively, I’m trying to wrest sanity out of this chaos.” Her new show addresses what she calls our “chaotic cultural upheaval” and the importance of working together, by recasting Hesiod’s “Catalogue of Women” into a new modality. In this world, women support each other, communities support each other, and disparate groups find common ground, a necessary step to saving the Earth. Maccoby’s oevre includes 3D interactive light sculptures, virtual reality holograms and layered paintings that explore the nature of time and space with a psychedelic effect.

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Washington, D.C. is one of the top cities for creatives and entrepreneurs, a fact that Mayor Muriel Bowser has worked to promote and amplify. A new month-long celebration, 202Creates, will celebrate two years of working with artists across all eight wards. A Labor Day Music Festival, Mayor’s Arts Awards, kick-off event at City Winery with local musicians, a film festival, a co-working day to meet fellow creatives, a closing party and more will occur throughout September. 202creates.com.

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FYIDC | THE DISH

CULINARY THEATER Sushi Nakazawa is an omakase experience for the senses. BY C AT H E R I N E T R I F I L E T T I

Proprietor Alessandro Borgognone and chef Daisuke Nakazawa; The 10-seat bar area with the best view in the house. Diners can choose from two sake pairings; A piece of O Toro sushi is served without accompaniments. The chef suggests that each piece of sushi be enjoyed in one bite sans soy sauce and pickled ginger.

Sushi Nakazawa, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. www.sushinakazawa.com Monday - Saturday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 202-298-3515 Omakase is $150 per person at the bar or $120 in the dining room

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nyone who has seen the documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” remembers the famous Japanese chef ’s apprentice, Daisuke Nakazawa, talking about how mastering the challenging technique of making tamago – a signature Japanese egg dish– took him hundreds of tries. He recalls happy crying after finally receiving Jiro’s approval. New York restaurateur Alessandro Borgognone was touched by the scene and with the help of Google Translate, reached out to Nakazawa about a potential collaboration. The sushi chef moved to New York to open Sushi Nakazawa with Borgognone and it wasn’t long before the timid Japanese chef from the film became a formidable force in Manhattan’s dining world. His entrance to Washington’s scene, however, was slightly less smooth. Well before Nakazawa officially opened his second restaurant iteration at the end of May, negative buzz abounded. Some partisan diners frowned upon the 30-seat restaurant being connected to the Trump International Hotel and if that didn’t irk folks, Borgognone’s comments to New York Magazine about the District’s food scene being lackluster certainly did. The two faux pas left many prideful Washingtonians reeling and some food writers went so far as to boycott the restaurant’s preview night. Hate Borgognone (who later apologized) and his landlord, if you wish, but not the establishment he has helped build. In this case, it only takes one satisfying mouthful of O-Toro fatty tuna for the politics to disappear. Dinner at Sushi Nakazawa is served omakase style – which means the price is set and guests are served around 20 pieces of nigiri sushi based on chef ’s freshest fish of the day, no menu needed. Unlike having a large plate of food in front of you (ah, the American way) Nakazawa requires you to engage with your meal, one piece of sushi at a time.The approach is a lesson in discipline, and a subtle reminder that good things come to those who wait. In many ways it is reflective of Nakazawa’s traditional training under Jiro in Tokyo. His tiresome attempts to master the tamago was as much about the journey as the destination. During the dining voyage at Nakazawa you might expect to see some variation of salmon (or three), tuna ranging from lean to fatty and mackerel. Sitting at the 10-seat sushi counter is theater for the senses. Chefs are swift, diligent and artfully precise in their unique preparations – a dab of pickled plum sauce here, a light torching of golden eye snapper there.The raw fish is sourced domestically and internationally by the restaurant’s “maritime liaison,” from fishermen friends, with whom Nakazawa has long-standing relationships. If a unique and gratifying experience is what you desire, it’s here. “The restaurant is special because the chef, the waiter, to the owner to the manager - everyone has created a specific experience.” Borgognone says. “We are the only ones who do what we do in the way that we do.”

FYIDC | WHO’S NEXT

WHO’S NEXT

Saturday Night Live writer Will Stephen brings a fresh perspective to the famed variety show. BY ERICA MOODY I PHOTO BY TONY POWELL

efore joining “Saturday Night Live” as a writer three years ago, Will Stephen would put his name in the audience lottery like the rest of us, trying and failing time and again. Little did he know he’d one day be writing content for the show he’d revered since childhood. “The thing that made me get into comedy is my parents buying me ‘The Best of Dana Carvey’ on VHS because they really liked his George H.W. Bush impression,” Stephen, 29, recalls. The District native, who was only nine or ten at the time, started watching SNL religiously, admiring the talents of its stars, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Fred Armisen. Educated at St. Albans School and Yale University, the brainy wordsmith studied both theater and literature. At Yale he joined the improv group Just Add Water, performing alongside actors like Allison Williams, who remains a close friend. With dreams to stay in comedy, Stephen moved to New York after college and took classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade while working a day job as an assistant to a theater professor. Some humorous articles for New York Magazine (including one where he dressed up to resemble Jared Leto and observed peoples’ reactions) grabbed the attention of College Humor, which hired him as their politics editor during the 2012 election. Stephen says his big break came when he was asked to give a TED Talk. Suffering from writers block with nothing on paper just days before the show, he decided to spin his anxiety into humor, producing a piece about how he had nothing to say. The satirical bit, “How to sound smart in your TED Talk” got him an audition at Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival followed by SNL where he first auditioned as a performer but was hired as a writer. “They like to hire people who have a performer’s sensibility, who know what it’s like to perform and what works and what doesn’t,” he explains.

Stephen clearly knows what works. He found a way to bring his two passions, “rap and politics” to some of SNL’s most memorable skits in recent years. Who can forget the Emmy Award nominated “Come Back Barack” in which Chance the Rapper begs the President to return, in the form of a ’90s R&B inspired music video. And “Drake’s Beef ” in which the rapper makes fun of his sensitive persona, lashing out musically with diss tracks at SNL cast members for perceived slights. And in 2017, “Saturday Night Live” had its most-watched season in 23 years — thanks to the writers and performers who turned Donald Trump’s presidency into comedy gold. “Everyone assumes that it’s easier to come up with material because Trump is so ridiculous but that actually makes it harder because you can’t just make the obvious joke.You have to be a little thoughtful,” Stephen says. As far as off-limits jokes, he notes that it’s the target of the joke that matters. “You don’t want to punch down. Don’t be a bully.” Stephen, who shares an office with performer Alex Moffet, says his colleagues are what make the infamous all-night weekly writing sessions not only bearable but fun. “Kate and Kenan and Chris Redd are the funniest people in the world.” The close-knit team writes 40 to 45 sketches on Tuesday night, which get narrowed down to seven or eight for the live show, during a table read with the host and Lorne Michaels on Wednesdays. The table reads, Stephen says, are “the most nerve-wracking part of my job, because you’ve stayed up until 8 a.m. writing and all of a sudden have Tina Fey or Larry David reading it and you’re thinking, ‘Oh my God, I hope it works.’” “It’s a crazy place,” he adds. “I feel like I’m going to spend the rest of my life unpacking all of the things I’ve experienced there because it just moves a mile a minute.”

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FYIDC | WEDDINGS

WASHINGTON WEDDINGS From goat yoga to “Royal” touches, these District couples threw unforgettable weddings. BY ERICA MOODY

The invitations paid a nod to how they met, covering Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign.

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ERIKA GUTIERREZ & KEVIN SHERIDAN April 14, 2018 at Meridian House

rika Gutierrez and Kevin Sheridan’s Meridian House wedding was an elegant affair befitting the District power couple. The bride, regional public relations lead for Compass Real Estate, and her groom, a political consultant and founder of Sheridan Media Group, chose an outdoor ceremony in the manicured gardens of the historic Beaux Arts mansion that doubles as a global leadership nonprofit organization by day. The décor was simple and classic, white with gold accents. Erika walked down the aisle in a fitted Marchesa gown with her father, former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, to “Con Te Partiro” played on a Spanish guitar. Reception highlights included Kevin’s 16-year-old nephew

Kyle lighting up the crowd by singing Michael Buble’s “Haven’t Met You Yet,” plus cigars and mojitos served to guests as local Latin band Trio Caliente played. Guests were given Gold Lucky Elephants as gifts (they are a Republican couple, after all). Erika and Kevin, who count mutual respect and support of each other’s careers to be key, love to cook and travel together.They honeymooned throughout Spain and live in Logan Circle, where their two dogs, a bulldog and a miniature pinscher, make them laugh every day.

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DETAILS Erika’s Dress: Marchesa Erika’s Earrings: Market Street Diamonds Wedding Planner: Jodi Moraru, Evoke Food & Cake: Occasions Caterers Flowers: Philippa Tarrant Band: Trio Caliente Rehearsal Dinner: The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown Photographer: Avow Weddings/Andrew Harkin

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CHERIE SHORT & MICHAEL BARS May 20, 2018 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church & The Daughters of the American Revolution Museum & Library

olitical public affairs professionals Cherie Short and Michael Bars didn’t watch the Royal Wedding. They were too busy preparing for their own! Having chosen the same date to wed as the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, the couple decided to incorporate royal touches into a Washington wedding. Six adorable flower girls followed Cherie down the aisle to Princess Diana’s procession song, “The Prince of Denmark” by Jeremiah

Clark. Ladies were asked to wear fascinators, and Cherie’s custom veil of French lace, pearls and beading was 24 feet long (just short of Princess Diana’s, at 25). Royal favorite Lily of the Valley blooms were present throughout the wedding and Cherie wore four gowns in total, one during the ceremony and three at the reception. Royal, indeed. DETAILS Cherie’s Wedding Gown: Legends by Romona Keveza; overskirt, Zuhair Murad; Kleinfeld Bridal Sample Studio, NYC Cherie’s Reception Gowns: Lazaro, Rizik’s; and Carolina Herrera Floral Design: Suha Kaidbey, owner of Le Printemps, DC Food: Ridgewells Cakes: Victoria’s Cakes, VA; Cherry Blossom cake, CakeRental.com, MI Photographer: Jennie Raﬀ

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MATT DORNIC & KYLE VOLPE June 2, 2018 at Dushanbe Teahouse in Boulder, Colorado

hen a wedding weekend includes yoga with baby goats, you know you’re in for a good time. CNN Worldwide’s Vice President of Global Partnerships Matt Dornic and U.S Air Force Marshall Kyle Volpe made sure the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. Amusing touches included embroidered handkerchiefs on each seat that read “No Ugly Crying!” and speeches that made guests laugh and cry. Aside from wedding day goat yoga, the three days of festivities included a party bus tour of Boulder breweries and a karaoke competition. For the big day, the stylish couple injected

mid-century modern vibes into the colorful decor of the Tajikistan teahouse by replacing the existing furniture and table settings with a carefully curated selection of rentals. In lieu of gifts, the couple suggested donations to DC’s Humane Rescue Alliance (where they adopted doggie Cooper) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (in honor of Kyle’s mom, a cancer survivor). DETAILS Wedding Attire: Bonobos Suits and Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers Wedding Planner: Lindsey Sachs, Collective by Sachs Food: Three Leaf Catering Flowers: Heidi Mehok, Sturtz and Copeland Music: Chris Webb, J&R Duo and Elite DJ Photographer: Matthew Speck Oﬃciant: Jackie Kucinich Allen from CNN

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ALISON MCLAUGHLIN & ROB LOCKWOOD April 29, 2017, Private Club

he classic nuptials of former Washington Life managing editor Alison McLaughlin and media consultant Rob Lockwood was not without its trials; McLaughlin was diagnosed with breast cancer the year they got engaged; thankfully, after ringing the bell as cancer-free, she wed her supportive longtime love at her dream wedding. The Beaux-Arts club, where her late father served on the board, provided the perfect backdrop to the fashion-savvy bride’s pinkand-French blue-tinted affair. Personal touches included a custom monogram of their intertwined initials that adorned invitations, welcome boxes, cocktail napkins and more. Alison walked down the aisle to “Dear Theodosia” from “Hamilton” and recessed with “Sunday” from “Sunday in the Park With George.”Their first dance, “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, summed up a wonderful weekend of well-deserved bliss. DETAILS Alison’s Dress: Oscar de la Renta Photographer: Kate Headley Wedding Planning and Design: Pineapple Productions Cake and Cookies: Buttercream Bakeshop Flowers: Amaryllis Floral & Event Design Music: String Attack Rehearsal Dinner: Four Seasons Georgetown

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HAPPILY ENGAGED Congrats to our Young & the Guest List in love. BY ERICA MOODY

FRANces HOLUBA & GIUSEPPE LANZONE THE PROPOSAL Paris, France An attempted mugging on the Paris Metro didn’t get in the way of Giuseppe Lanzone’s proposal to longtime love Frances Holuba. Last fall, the Peruvian Brothers co-founder proposed to the Chief Social Architects founder at the base of the Eiffel Tower. Cheered by onlookers, they celebrated with champagne at the top of the famous landmark. The travel-loving duo plan to wed this November in Lima, Peru in the same Catholic church where Giuseppe’s parents and grandparents said their vows. A reception at the Museum of Art of Lima will follow.

KATHRYN LYONS & MIKE DUNKEL THE PROPOSAL Lincoln Memorial, D.C. The Riveron Consulting director proposed to the Famous DC managing editor after two years together during a walk on the National Mall after dinner at Founding Farmers. Lyons was truly surprised. The couple, who were introduced by their mutual friend Zac via Facebook messenger, have their sights set on a wedding in Washington or her native Florida in Fall 2019.

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ELENA SCHNEIDER & ELI STOKOLS THE PROPOSAL Amsterdam The journalistic power couple met when they were both working at Politico as campaign reporters. Stokols, now with the Los Angeles Times, asked Schneider to pack a weekend bag for her birthday, and surprised her with a trip to Amsterdam, where he proposed on a 109-year-old boat floating down a canal. They plan to marry in Winston-Salem, N. C. (Schneider’s hometown) in September.

THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL: The Bishops Garden is a quiet, scenic spot to get down on one knee.

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CHILLIN’ AT DA CLUB WEDDING Wedding Reception Décor Takes Style Inspiration from the Swank Club Scene. Think Hot Pink Lighting, Suede Couches and Synchronized Champagne Toasts with Sparklers, says Event Planner André Wells. BY DA R A K L AT T

he picture-perfect Washington wedding is getting rather fly. And it’s not just the celebrity DJ who may be spinning the dance hits to honor the bride and groom. It’s a whole transformation of a “raw” space into a chic party scene: velvet chairs, a tiled dance floor, lush draperies, chandeliers and colored lights that glow. Wait! Don’t forget the bar. It needs to be fabulous. Event planner extraordinaire André Wells dishes on the wedding décor trends that are rockin’ the D.C. metro area … or soon will be. His company has masterminded over 4,000 high profile and celebrity productions, including for the likes of P-Diddy, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, AT&T and FedEx. Basically, he really knows a fabulous party and what makes both a gorgeous but slammin’ “experiential” wedding reception. Let’s hit it. >>

Location, Location First, think outside the ballroom. The nation’s capital has lots cool warehouses, galleries and communal spaces — open palates waiting to be transformed into a primo party space. Places that are bumping right now include Dock 5 at Union Market, The Showroom on 14th Street NW, The Mellon Auditorium, AJAX in Mt. Vernon Triangle and District Winery on the Navy Yard waterfront. “Night weddings,” Wells insists, “are the most fun.” Seating to Ceiling Focusing on seating and creating cozy niche areas is worth every penny, Wells says. Go for a latenight look with soft, suede-covered chairs and crushed velvet tufted sofas. Bring in glass coffee tables or unique stand-out pieces such as an antique china cabinet. Then add to the club vibe

with lush drapes, paneled walls and chandeliers. Lights Aglow Ditch those rave sticks.We’re talking about totally transforming a space with colored, moving or patterned lights. It’s a big part of the overall look Wells says, so don’t be afraid to “wash the whole thing in a hot pink” and get that glow. Drinking to Dancing Take imbibing to the max. Apart from specialty drinks, a tequila bar with all the accoutrements is “It.’” There’s also a high demand for “crazy bottle service” with tailored presentations like synchronized champagne toasts with sparklers. Finally, once inhibitions are down and your celebrity DJ plays a Portugal. The Man jam, hike

up that Monique Lhuillier and bust a move on the colorful, tiled or Aubergine dance floor. Just don’t do it on top of the wedding gift table.You’ve likely got some fancy wine glasses there.

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CROWNING THE POPE OF AMERICAN CUISINE “‘Little Washington, Big Washington,’ there’s a connection,” exclaimed Patrick O’Connell, waxing rhapsodic on a perfect summer night that his renowned two-Michelin-star restaurant, The Inn at Little Washington, received well-deserved star treatment in the nation’s capital after 40 years at the top of the world culinary scene. More than 300 guests paid big bucks to celebrate the occasion at Mount Vernon with pageantry aplenty — functionaries in 18th-century costumes, fifes and drums, fireworks — to say nothing of a reception with Beluga caviar and Dom Perignon, an over-the-top dinner ( foie gras, sweet Maine lobster, Poulet à la Cerème à la Lafayette, Lemon Posset) plus “groaning boards” bearing cheeses and more desserts. ULTIMATE ACCOLADE: “Lightness, coolness, informality,” French Ambassador Gérard Araud said of O’Connell’s cuisine. ”It’s a real American masterpiece, one that we could and should imitate.” VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM

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CLOWNING WITH KOONS Iconic artist Jeﬀ Koons was the man of the hour at the Hirshhorn’s spring gala, which raised $600,000 for exhibits and programs. A dinner for major benefactors at $2,500-a-pop was followed by a lively ’80s-themed afterparty that drew an enthusiastic crowd of young supporters who paid $250 to mix it up on the dance floor to retro faves like “YMCA” and “I Will Survive.” The evening was anchored by a special event created by New York-based artist Jennifer Rubell, the daughter of noted art collectors Mera and Don Rubell, who were also in attendance. Rubell, known for her spectacular largeformat food extravaganzas, enlisted the help of 30 local performers clad in clown suits, each of whom had a different schtick to summon guests to interact for an edible prize. “ You have to sing for your supper,” she explained. Whether it was making a funny face in a mirror or helping transform a balloon into an animal, each performer lured partygoers with the promise of a chocolate reward. HIGH PRAISE Jeff Koons “took the legacy of Duchamp and Warhol and made it his own,” Hirshhorn Director Melissa Chiu told the crowd before the artist put it all in context by noting that his generation “wanted to create art that would deal with the democratization of information and ideas.”

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LIVELY SENDOFF Supporters of the Orchestra of the Americas gathered to make merry while raising funds to support young musicians from North, Central and South America as they prepared to embark on their annual summer tour — this year to Poland, Ukraine, the stunning new opera house in Hamburg, Germany and the Edinburgh International Festival in Scotland. “We’ve mentored tens of thousands of youth on tours to nearly 40 countries and performed for more than one million people all around the world,” the orchestra’s creative director, Mark Gillespie, told the crowd, who enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing as well as a stellar performance by orchestra alumni including solo violinist Blake Pouilot and a 17-member string ensemble from the Colburn School in Los Angeles.

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AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE This always-elegant affair (where guests at gala hosts Kay and Sonny Kapoor’s table sat in the shadow of Renoir’s “Luncheon at the Boating Party”) celebrated Australian culture to coincide with the Summer 2018 exhibition, “Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia.” Patrons dined on grilled lamb chops and sipped wines from Down Under, all to help raise critical resources for the museum’s education programs. The revelry continued at Union Market’s Dock 5, where the Phillips Contemporaries hosted a Bondi Beach-inspired after-party.

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Summer Distractions Who’s afraid of World War III? | World Cup Memories | Rock ’n’ Roll diplomacy BY ROLAND FLAMINI

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the French Embassy’s World Cup watch party

NO WAR YET The Embassy of Montenegro in Washington says Ambassador Nebojša Kaluderovic is on vacation, an indication to observers that the tiny Balkan state (population around 600,000) has no immediate plans to start World War III. True, the country’s 2,000-member army is at full strength, but the embassy’s response to President Donald Trump’s recent memorable suggestion (to Fox’s Tucker Carlson) that the country could at any moment drag the world into a third global conflict is to refer to the Montenegrin government’s official statement: “We contribute to peace and stability not only in the European continent, but along with U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan,” it said in part. If Montenegro was on Trump’s mind, could it be because it came up in his secret talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin? In 2016, the Russians backed an unsuccessful coup in Montenegro in an attempt to block it joining NATO, and Putin was furious when, a year later, the Montenegrins joined the Atlantic alliance. GOOD WHILE IT LASTED “Reaching the World Cup final has uplifted the national spirit and given us a pride in a positive way in who we are and what we can achieve,” jubilant Croatian Ambassador Pjer Śimunović declared of his country’s stellar performance in Moscow. The United States was missing from

the World Cup 32-team tournament for the first time since 1996, but at the capital’s foreign embassies World Cup fever ran high. It was a welcome distraction from the all-consuming Washington obsession with the unfolding saga of the Trump presidency. The tournament is now remembered for turning the world of international soccer upside down. Watch parties were organized by embassies all over town to support their respective national teams’ World Cup encounters. The Croatian embassy invited its nationals to watch the historic final at the Church Hall, a newly opened pub in Georgetown, while hundreds of French citizens cheered Les Bleus (The Blues) to victory at the Maison Française. Some embassies held joint viewings when their teams played against each other. Partnered viewings were potentially tricky if one team beat the other, but for the most part diplomatic restraint prevailed. The British partnered with the Belgians to show the England-Belgium match at Wunder Garten, a local beer garden. The British soccer superstar Wayne Rooney, now with DC United, showed up for that one. The embassies of Germany and Mexico also held a combined viewing; and Argentine diplomats invited Croatian colleagues to their blueand-white balloon decked embassy to watch what turned out to be Argentina’s annihilation. The large number of players of African

origin, particularly – but not exclusively – in the French equipe, raised some questions, prompting a sharp tweet from French Ambassador Gérard Araud. “France is indeed a cosmopolitan country, but every citizen is part of the French identity and together they belong to the nation of France,” he wrote in part. In France, it’s all about assimilation. For example, Leopold Senghor was a parliamentarian in the French National Assembly from1946 until the 1960s before becoming president of his native Senegal, the West African republic. He was also the leading poet of Negritude, or African identity – all poetry written in French, which he considered his native language. CONCERT There was more welcome distraction (in this case, from the increasing pressures of Brexit) at the British Embassy where the ambassador, Sir Kim Darroch, and his wife Vanessa hosted a concert by the jazz and rock group Coalition of the Willing, with former Hungarian ambassador András Simonyi (now at Johns Hopkins SAIS) as lead guitarist, and including, among others, former Deputy Energy Secretary Lincoln Bloomfield and former top U.S. diplomat Anthony J. (Tony) Blinken. The place was jumping, although in the circumstances the Rolling Stones classic “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” probably came a bit too close to home for the Brits.

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SUMMER OF SCREENINGS A drama, an action film and a comedy charm Washington movie-goers. B Y J A N E T D O N O VA N

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The Middleburg Film Festival and filmmaker Susan Koch hosted a screening of the Sony Classics drama “The Wife” at the AMC Theater in Georgetown preceded by a lavish reception at Fiole Mare, where stars Glenn Close and Christian Slater enthusiastically posed for photos with guests. “Behind any great man, there’s always a greater woman.” So says the tagline of the film, which also stars Jonathan Pryce as Close’s Nobel Prize-winning husband. Based on Meg Wolitizer’s novel, the story traverses a lifetime of passionate love, tinged with compromise and betrayal. “I had never played anyone like that before,” Close said of her turn in the lead role, which already has major pre-Oscar buzz. The film was on again, off again until Swedish director Björn Runge came along. He flew to New York to meet Close for breakfast in order to convince her to come on board. Slater plays a reporter interviewing the couple. “It gave me a lot to sink my teeth into,” he said of the role. FUN FACT: Close’s daughter Annie Stark stars as the younger version of her mother’s character.

Mega-star Tom Cruise walked the red carpet at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater for the premiere of his latest “Mission Impossible” installment. The actor gamely signed autographs and took selfies with fans. Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt in the Impossible Mission Force alongside actors Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg and Vingh Rhames and some old allies, played by Rebecca Ferguson and Michelle Monaghan as well as a new villain played by Henry Cavill. “I do my own stunts,” Cr uise emphatically reminded the audience at the private screening. You won’t blame him for that emphasis after you see the movie. At a second more low-key screening hosted by MPAA chief Charles Rivkin at the National Archives later that week, Rivkin instructed the audience to guess during which stunt Cruise broke his ankle, an accident that postponed production for nearly eight weeks. Guests, including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and journalist Bob Woodward, whispered their speculative guesses during the film. FUN FACT: CNN’S Wolf Blitzer makes a plot-twisting cameo in the movie.

Rivkin followed up the “Mission Impossible” screening with a preview of a hilarious romantic comedy that left the audience in stitches. The film, based on the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan, was inspired by his family and early life in Singapore. An Asian American woman (played by Constance Wu) travels to Singapore with her boyfriend (Henry Golding), unaware that his family is extremely rich and that he is considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. “What we value about this movie is that it’s about family dynamics, which anyone can relate to,” Rivkin said. “It just happens to immerse itself in Asian and Asian-American culture. And that, ladies and gentleman, is a powerful American idea.” He added that he’d like to see more people in living rooms and movie theaters in the U.S. look at the screen and feel as if their experiences are being reflected. Singapore’s ambassador to the United States, Kumar Mirpuri, was among the guests snacking on pot stickers and lemon basil flavored popcorn. “Singapore really is the main star of this movie,” he said. “We’re not all crazy, we’re not all rich, but we all like to have fun.”

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STATELY ART There was no secretary of state to preside at FAPE’s annual dinner this year (Mike Pompeo wouldn’t be confirmed to the post for another ten days) but the event hardly lacked in star power. One of his predecessors, Colin Powell, was spotted among the guests, not to mention “Sex and the City” and “Divorce” star Sarah Jessica Parker, who came to pay tribute to her friend, Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation (and FAPE’s vice president since 2009), for his longtime dedication to social justice causes. Philanthropist David Rubenstein spoke of the vital connection between art and diplomacy as guests dined on citrus glazed black cod, spring lamb and apple tart before gifted works by Washington Color School painter Sam Gilliam and photographer Neil Winokur were presented for display in U.S. embassy properties abroad.

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The gang was all there in the Trump Hotel lobby to toast the release of Sean Spicerâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Briefingâ&#x20AC;? about his six months on the job as press secretary to President Donald Trump. The event, co-hosted by Donald Trump Jr., was packed to the gills with former colleagues and supporters, including his successor, Sarah Sanders, Kellyanne Conway, Reince Priebus and infomercial star Michael Lindell.

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Ronan Farrow, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Harvey Weinstein sex abuse scandal, was feted at a lunch at Cafe Milano hosted by Franco Nuschese, Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hearn, Hilary Rosen andTammy Haddad (who moderated a discussion with the author) on the occasion of the release of â&#x20AC;&#x153;War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and Decline of American Influence.â&#x20AC;? The book features an exclusive and revealing interview with former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

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Co-hosts, including Keith Ellison, Brad Miller, David Halperin, Cara Lamarche and Celinda Lake. hosted a book party for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Waveâ&#x20AC;? by Mike Lux, in partnership with Alex Lawson, Ryan Grim and Jess Mcintosh of Strong Arm Press, with all contributions benefiting American Family Voices. The book explores how Democrats can build a majority in the coming years.

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Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman celebrated their book, “Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up and Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self.” The book is a guide to helping tweens and teens have the self-confidence to succeed and be happy.

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Family and friends of Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy, gathered to mark the release of, “Ripples of Hope,” in which she shares remembrances of her father through conversations with heads of state, business leaders, influencers and activitists.

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Former Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire editor Joanna Coles was toasted by a bevy of pals (including journalist Sally Quinn, former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett and former Washington Post editor Marcus Brauchli) at Fabio and Maria Trabbocchi’s Del Mar restaurant on the DC Wharf. Her book, “Love Rules: How to Find a Real Relationship in a Digital World” advocates for connecting in person with potential love interests met via dating apps sooner rather than later.

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It was almost like the Washington of old — a bipartisan social gathering on a large scale to toast Fox News anchor Brett Baier on his new tome, “Three Days in Moscow,” about President Ronald Reagan’s battle to end the Cold War framed around his involvement in the historic 1988 Moscow Summit. SPOTTED: Chief White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow, Rep. Debbie Dingell, UAE Amb. Yousef Al Otaiba, Politico publisher Robert Allbritton and former AOL executive Jack Davies.

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WNO gala chairman Eric Larsen take a photo of Bindi Bhagat and Sanju Bansal as his wife, Suzanne, looks on.

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David Rubenstein and Deborah Rutter

Broadway legend Patti LuPone with Isabel Leonard and Alek Shrader

The Kennedy Center | PHOTOS BY YASSINE EL MANSOURI LAUDING LENNY: The Washington National Opera celebrated the centenary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth at its annual gala — formerly ball — with plaudits aplenty for the celebrated conductor, composer, educator and activist whose premiere of “MASS” opened the Kennedy Center in 1972. The evening, which raised $1 million for KenCen educational programs, featured a tribute by Bernstein’s daughter, Jamie Bernstein, and performances by Broadway diva Pa i Lupone and Domingo-Cafritz program singers who wowed the crowd with favorites from “West Side Story,” “Candide” and other Bernstein hits. “He once said that a good enough melody might transform the world,” Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein told $1,000-a-pop benefactors who dutifully adjourned to embassy dinners after the show.

Dharini Aggarwal and Chandrani Ghosh

Jamie Bernstein prepares her tribute

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FOLGER GALA

Rep. Don Beyer, Debbie Driesman, Megan Beyer and Frank Islam

Folger Shakespeare Library | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL WITH MIRTH AND LAUGHTER: Gala-goers helped raise more than $400,000 for the Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill, which houses the world’s largest collection of William Shakespeare’s printed works. Nearly 300 guests were treated to cocktails in the Great Hall, performances in the Elizabethan Theatre and a candlelit dinner in the reading rooms. Renowned stage actor Sir Derek Jacobi kicked off the evening’s entertainment with the prologue from Shakespeare’s “Henry V” and acclaimed jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut performed an original composition inspired by the author’s sonnets. SPOTTED: Reps. Jamie Raskin, Don Beyer and Doris Matsui as well as former National Security Advisor Susan Rice.

Rep. Doris Matsui Ian Cameron and Susan Rice

Sir Derek Jacobi and Leigh Gibson

Irish Amb. Daniel Mulhall and Ann Geracimos

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POLLYWOOD

Susan Pompeo, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Kellyanne Conway, Italian Amb. Armando Varricchio and Micaela Varricchio

Patricia Harrison and Anita McBride

Alexandra de Borchgrave and Kosovo Amb. Vlora Citaku

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ITALIAN EMBASSY GARDEN PARTY Villa Firenze | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL PIZZA AND JAZZ: On a balmy June evening just before the summer solstice, Italian Ambassador Armando Varricchio and his wife Micaela hosted a garden pizza party to usher in the season. Guests, including Justice Samuel Alito, White House advisor Kellyanne Conway and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (who had just that morning announced the United States would withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council) were treated to a concert by famed Italian trumpeter Fabrizio Bosso and his jazz quartet. “Enjoy the music, enjoy the summer and enjoy our friendship,” Varricchio said before taking in the toe-tapping show.

Justice Samuel Alito

Maggie Snipes, Lindsay Walters, Jessica Ditto and Colleen Turner

Fabrizio Bosso

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Rep. Barbara Lee and Megan Beyer

Ann Stock and Susan Blumenthal

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CUBAN AMBASSADOR DINNER

Sen. Patrick Leahy and Marcelle Leahy

Private club | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

Deborah Rutter and Cuban Amb. José Cabañas

ARTS IN COMMON: On the two-year anniversary of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities’ mission to Cuba, a select group of cultural diplomacy leaders were invited to a celebratory dinner with Amb. José Ramon Cabañas at a private club in Washington. “We share a love of the arts with the Cuban government,” said Megan Beyer, former Director of the Presidents Committee who along with her husband Congressman Don Beyer hosted the dinner for fellow advocates of a closer relationship with Cuba.. “It was an opportunity to celebrate the advances we’ve made in cultural diplomacy and the connection we have with Cuba when it comes to the arts.” The bipartisan event drew members of her board of directors, politicians and Kennedy Center president Deborah Ru er to also celebrate the launch of its Artes de Cuba programming.

Arne Sorenson and Jane Harman

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Sissy Yates and Lee Satterfield

Doug Gansler

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Karen Marcou and Kathleen Biden

D.C. VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT Japanese Ambassador’s Residence | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL

Debbie Harmon, Howard Fineman and Meredith Fineman

Tracy Bernstein with Kurt and Allison Newman

CELEBRATING TEN YEARS: Supporters of DCVLP, the volunteer-run organization that provides pro bono legal aid to thousands of domestic violence victims and at-risk children in the District of Columbia, marked the group’s 10th anniversary at a reception hosted by newly arrived Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama. Tina Tchen, former chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama, received the “Champion of Justice” award for her work on women’s issues, including her recent leadership of the TIMES’S UP Legal Defense Fund. “There’s no one more deserving of this honor,” Mrs. Obama said in a prepared statement. Actress Connie Bri on of TV’S “Friday Night Lights” and “Nashville” fame served as master of ceremonies and was named “Outstanding Advocate” in recognition of her involvement with organizations that include the Women’s Coalition on Common Sense, which addresses the relationship between guns and domestic violence. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM

Tracy Bernstein, Danish Amb. Lars Lose, Ulla Rønberg and Pilar O’Leary

Lee Daniels and Sheila Johnson

HALCYON AWARDS

Fred Humphries and Mitch Landrieu Kate Goodall

Washington National Cathedral | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL TAKE ME TO CHURCH The interior of Washington National Cathedral was bathed in majestic purple light for art and technology incubator Halcyon’s annual celebration of trailblazers who have pushed past traditional boundaries to impact the world. Filmmaker Lee Daniels, former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the Shinola company were honored at an awards ceremony and dinner prior to a “Neon Nave” afterparty where guests, many wearing glow-in-the-dark face paint, danced into the night. FLYING HIGH: Halcyon CEO Kate Goodall and her staff thanked sponsors with a surprise performance of “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” that ended with Goodall jumping into the air à la Jennifer Grey’s character in “Dirty Dancing.”

Sachiko Kuno with Mark and Sally Ein

Michelle Dolansky and Todd Hitt

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www.tony-powell.com photographed at the wardman tower residences, meridian international center, Hillwood Estate, museum & garden and edinburgh, scotland hair and makeup: Carola myers

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photographed at the wardman tower residences Makeup by carola myers 63 The Cause: The evening supports arts and education programs and productions of The Washington Ballet.

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Allison Gala

The Cause: The event helps fund

research for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Details: LongView Gallery; 7 p.m.; $150; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact info@tnbc.org.

Noche de Gala

Event Chair: Lyndon Boozer,

Mariella Trager and Ginny Grenham The Cause: National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts hosts the event to encourage the presence of Latinos in the community and media platforms by supporting them through the arts. Details: The Mayflower Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; sponsorship starts at $1,250; contact (202) 293-8330.

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Inova Summit

Event Chairs: Scott Miller and Sharon Virts The Cause: A weekend of food, cocktails, and conferences with thought leaders and health professionals dedicated to improving the quality of patient care and continuing to generate health education and research in the community. Details: Salamander Resort & Spa; kickoff, spotlight health panel and reception on the 14th; Thought Leaders summit, activities and dinner on the 15th; family farewell brunch on the 16th; contact SpecialEvents@inova.org.

Wolf Trap Ball

Event Chairs: Teresa Carlson; Don and Angela Irwin; H.E. British Ambassador Sir Kim Darroch and Lady Darroch (Honorary) The Cause: The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that provides arts and education programs to nearly 500,000 people of all ages locally and across the country every year. Details: Wolf Trap National Park’s Filene Center; 7:00 p.m.; blacktie; $750; table sponsorships start at $10,000; contact events@wolftrap.org. Highlight: The Ball, held on the magnificent Filene Center stage, features British cuisine and dancing to iconic songs from the Second British Invasion era as performed by The Legwarmers.

Joan Hisaoka ‘Make a Difference’ Gala

Event Chair: Robert G. Hisaoka The Cause: In its 11th year the gala dedicates 65% of its proceeds to Life With Cancer, the educational, informative, and emotional support program of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Life with Cancer provides support for cancer patients and their loved ones nationwide. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, the only independent cancer support center based in Washington D.C., receives 35 percent of all proceeds. Details: The Omni Shoreham Hotel; VIP reception 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., general reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., program, dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m., after party 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; black-tie; $700; sponsorships start at $1,700; contact Susan Hubert (202) 689-1917, hubert@slslaw.com.

Human Rights Campaign National Saving the Innocents Dinner

gala rescheduled Event Chairs:Bruce Rohr and Rachael espite all efforts, child trafficking Gresson remains the fastest growing criminal The industry Cause: The Human Rights Camin the United States, with paign is thechildren leading national organiza300,000 trafficked within the U.S. tionannually that fights for LGBTQ rights, of and estimated annual revenues $150 billion. September 18, Innocents education, andOnprograms. at Risk, the E. Washington basedConvennon-profit Details: Walter Washington founded by Deborah Sigmund, is honoring tion Center; 5 p.m.; $400; contact Oscar winning director Jeffrey Brown for HRC events team galadinners@hrc. his outstanding awareness film, SOLD. org.

An Evening to Benefit Innocents At Risk

Event Chairs: Staci and Tony Capuano The Cause: The evening benefits Innocents at Risk’s mission to combat child trafficking. Details: The Mayflower Hotel; 7 p.m.; cocktail attire; $500; sponsorships start at $1,200; contact Deborah Sigmund (202) 625-4338, debsigmund@gmail.com. Highlights: NBC’s Barbara Harrison will serve as master of ceremonies. Guests will enjoy a special performance from the World Children’s Choir.

German-American Heritage Foundation’s Council of 1000 Award and Fundraising Gala

The Cause: The event supports the museum’s preservation, promotion and education programs related to the many contributions of Americans of German ancestry.

Details: Organization of American States; 6:45 p.m.; $300; black-tie; sponsorships start at $1,500; contact or (202) 467-5000, gala@gahmusa.org. Highlight: Entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel will be honored with the Distinguished German-American of the Year award.

Event Chairs: Jennifer and David Fischer; Anita and Tim McBride; Michael Neidorff The Cause: The proceeds from the Opening Gala support the NSO’s educational and community engagement programs. Details: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; 5:30 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Madeline Marquez (202) 416-8102. Highlight: The NSO and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda will be joined by acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell for a concert that will feature space-inspired works that explore music’s relationship in expressing the vastness and spirit of space exploration.

Touching Heart’s Family Gala

The Cause: Through a variety of programs the Touching Heart organization’s mission is to teach children the power of kindness and helping those in need. Details: Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie;  $100; sponsorships start at $500; contact info@touchingheart.com.

St. Jude Golden Gala

The Cause: Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. Details: French Embassy; 6:00 p.m.; $100; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Erin Farrell (703) 650-4504, Erin. Farrell@stjude.org. Heroes of Child Justice Event

The Cause: The event will raise funds to support Child Justice’s programs, which protect children “lost in the system” after exposure to family violence, physical/sexual abuse, substance addictions or neglect. Details: Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center; 2:30 p.m.; busi-

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PEN/ Faulkner ‘Magic’ gala

Event Chairs: Willee Lewis (Chair); Lisa

National Symphony Orchestra’s Season Opening Gala

ness casual attire; $200; sponsorships start at $500; contact Danielle Tergis (202) 643-9503, Danielle@thetergisgroup.com. Highlight: Recording artist and singer Johnny Mathis will perform.

Barry, Ann Brown, Julie Garcia, and Jayne Visser (Co-chairs) The Cause: The PEN/ Faulkner Award for Fiction and Writers in Schools programming. Details: Folger Shakespeare Library; 6:30 p.m; $600; $1,000 (pair); contact (202) 898-9063, rsvp@penfaulkner.org. Highlight: Ten writers including Kate Christensen, Joan Silber and Tobias Wolff will present work written on the theme of “magic” for the organization’s 30th anniversary.

Boys & Girls Club National Youth of the

Year Gala

Event Chair: Sarah Chamberlain The Cause: BGCA helps teens working to accomplish their personal and academic goals and dreams. Details: National Building Museum; 6:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $1,000; young patron tickets $500; sponsorships start at $15,000; contact Ahmed Ali, adali@bgca.org. Highlight: Denzel Washington and Kelly Rowland, longtime supporters of the organization, will be in attendance.

Armenian Assembly of America Gala

The Cause: The group highlights Armenia’s democratization and the further expansion of U.S.-Armenia relations. Details: Marriott Marquis; 6:00 p.m.; $375; sponsorships start at $1,500; contact (202) 393-3434. Highlight: The gala will follow the Armenian Assembly’s Advocacy Conference and will honor Annie Simonian Totah for decades of advocacy work she has dedicated toward the organization’s cause.

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s ‘Angels in Adoption’ Gala

The Cause: The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s program promotes and supports adoption agencies and child

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meridian ball gwen and stuart holliday october 12 photographed at the meridian international house Makeup by carola myers The Cause: Now in its 50th year, the annual gala supports Meridian International Center, a non-profit, global leadership and public diplomacy organization that prepares U.S. and international leaders to meet challenges and opportunities to improve a shared global future.

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business attire; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Jennifer Doyle (443) 9234324, DoyleJ@KennedyKrieger.org.

Event Chairs: Cristina Antelo and Sarah

honors the Washington Diplomatic Corps and members of Congress for their many contributions to charitable and humanitarian efforts. Proceeds support the treatment, research and other programs for patients or families affected by multiple sclerosis. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $600; sponsorships starts at $5,000; contact Amanda Herman (202)-375-5620, Amanda.Herman@nmss.org.

A Wider Circle’s Community Ball

The Cause: The reception marks

the gathering of influential leaders who engage in conversations regarding A Wider Circle’s mission to end poverty. Programs focus on the provision of basic need items, workforce development, wraparound support and neighborhood revitalization to alleviate poverty and make long-lasting changes to low-income families. Details: National Building Museum; 6:00 p.m.; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Shannon Hawkins (301) 608-3504, shannon@awidercircle.org.

Association of Black Cardiologists’ ‘Spirit of the Heart’ Awards Dinner

Event Chairs: Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, DFAPA (Corporate Chair); Dr. Barbara Hutchinson, PhD and Dr. Icilma V. Fergus-Rowe The Cause: The Association of Black Cardiologists advocates for better health care for all as embodied in the tagline: Saving the hearts and minds of a diverse America. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $10,000; contact Kyle Hutchinson (202) 821-1217, kyle@ hdconcept.com.

Afterdark@THEARC

Event Chairs: William A.Von Hoene, Jr. and Nikki Zollar The Cause: The annual gala supports the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus and its partners, which host dance and music classes, fine arts and other programming and services for underserved communities. Details: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus; 6:30 p.m.; afterdark chic attire; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Beth Sadler (202) 889-5901 x100, BSadler@thearcdc. org.

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Ambassadors Ball

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The Cause: The annual Ambassadors Ball

Institute for Policy Studies’ Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards

The Cause: The Institute for Policy Studies honors two outstanding champions of human rights who advance justice, peace and dignity for all. Details: Carnegie Institute; 5:30 p.m.; $75; sponsorships start at $250; contact Violeta Curiel (202)787-5237, violeta@ips-dc.org.

Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s ‘Chefs for Equality’

The Cause: Advocating for LGBTQ equality through the support of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the largest civil rights organization nationwide. Details: Washington National Cathedral; $200; contact chefstickets@hrc.org. Highlight: “5/10/15 Speed Diner,” — 5 dishes/10 chefs/15 minutes — where ticket holders can purchase 15-minute time slots at two, diner-style, eightperson counters.

Kennedy Krieger Institute’s ‘Whatever It Takes: A Tribute to Judy Woodruff’

Event Chairs: Sharon Percy Rockefeller (Honorary); Robert and Janet Sloan

The Cause: Based in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, Kennedy Krieger Institute improves the lives of children and young adults with brain disorders and developmental and other disabilities through research, treatment and education. Details: The Capitol Hilton; 6:00 p.m.;

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Records of Achievement Award Ceremony & Gala

The Cause: The event honors individuals who exhibit a passion for and dedication to spreading American history. Details: National Building Museum; 6:00 p.m.; $500; contact Chris McCleary chris.mccleary@archivesfoundation.org. Highlight: This year’s award recipient will be Laura Bush.

community of Hope’s ‘Night of Hope’

Event Chairs: Emily and Raj Madan; Melissa McGuire and Andy Miller The Cause: The evening will benefit Community of Hope’s work to end homelessness and improve health for families in the District. Details: 101 Constitution Ave NW; 6:30 p.m.; business or cocktail attire; $85; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Alexis Squire (202) 407-7760, asquire@cohdc.org.

international leaders to meet challenges and opportunities to improve a shared global future. The morning of the 50th Annual Meridian Ball, guests are invited to the Global Leadership Summit, which showcases Meridian’s work and honors Ball Leadership, including this year’s Corporate Chair, United Airlines, and Global Engagement Chair, Whittle School & Studios. Details: Meridian International Center; 9 p.m.; black-tie; $750; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Olivia Dorieux (202) 939-5892, odorieux@meridian. org.

Mary’s Center Noche Tropical Gala

Event Chairs: Jessica Herrera-Flanigan The Cause: Mary’s Center will honor distinguished partners who work tirelessly to provide opportunities for participants and neighbors to build a better future. Details: Marriott Marquis; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $325; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Antonio Caro (202) 594-6632, acaro@maryscenter.org.

Sibley Soiree

The Cause: Sibley Memorial Hospital relies on the support of the community to maintain a standard of excellence in public health services, including cancer research, maternal services and joint replacement care. Details: The French Embassy; 6:00 p.m.; business or cocktail; $100; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Casey Cave (202) 660-6539, ccave@jhmi.edu.

Becky’s Fund ‘Walk This Way’ Fashion Show Fundraiser

The Cause: Proceeds from the show will support Men of CODE, a Becky’s Fund’s program, which encourages young male athletes and coaches to be allies and leaders in the movement against domestic violence. Details: Location TBD; 6:00 p.m.; $150; sponsorships start at $1,200; contact info@beckysfund.org.

Rock Creek Conservancy Gala

MentorPrize ‘Banding Together’ Event

Event Chair: Kevin Beverly (Honorary) The Cause: The second annual fundraiser will support the organization’s efforts to recruit mentors for disadvantaged youth in the Washington, D.C. region. Details: Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase; 7:00 p.m.; $200; sponsorships start at $500; contact (240) 772-1101, info@ mentorprize.org.

Meridian Ball

The Cause: Now in its 50th

year, the annual gala supports Meridian International Center, a nonprofit, global leadership and public diplomacy organization that prepares U.S. and

Event Chairs: David DeSantis and Ken Sugarman The Cause: Rock Creek Conservancy’s mission is to restore and protect Rock Creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for the community. Details: Embassy of New Zealand; 6:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $300; sponsorships start at $1,500; contact Kate Arion, (301) 579-3105, karion@rockcreekconservancy.org.

national italian american foundation Gala

The Cause: The 43rd annual event is dedicated to preserving, promoting and protecting Italian American Heritage. Details: Marriott Wardman Park; 5:30

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the women’s center ‘reaching forward, giving back’ gala

The Cause: The Women’s Center provides affordable mental healthcare, domestic violence advocacy, and career and financial education services. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie optional; $300; contact (703) 281-2657.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala

Event Chairs: Paul and Rose Carter The Cause: The gala provides funding for the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s education and outreach programs. Details: Harman Center for the Arts (performance) and the National Building Museum (dinner); 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; $750; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Kathryn Burns-Yocum (202) 547-3230, STCGala@shakespearetheatre.org.

Capitals Casino Night

The Cause: All proceeds benefit Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation. Details: MGM National Harbor; cocktail attire; contact Elizabeth Pace, epace@monumentalsports.com. Highlight: The entire Stanley Cup winning team will be in attendance.

Arts for the Aging Gala and Awards Dinner

The Cause: AFTA is an arts service organization delivering life-enhancing and innovative experiences to older people in adult care centers, community centers, senior centers, and assisted living and senior housing communities. Details: The Hay-Adams; 6:30 p.m.; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Stephanie Heishman events@ aftaarts.org. Highlight: Teresa Heinz will be presented with the Lolo Sarnoff Founder’s Award for Philanthropy.

lab school Gala november 13

michelle bernard and nicole bernard photogrAPHED At the wardman tower residences michelle’s hair & makeup: quinten mccray, vernon martin’s salon; sharon richmond, rich face makeup inc. nicole’s hair & Makeup: vernon martin, vernon martin’s salon; kym lee the cause: All net proceeds from the Gala and Auction will fund need-based financial aid for students at The Lab School of Washington, which nurtures students with learning differences.

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College Success Foundation – DC’s Breakfast Fundraiser

The Cause: The College Success Foundation – DC provides underserved

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and local low-income students with the academic, social, emotional, and financial support they need to graduate from college and thrive in life. Details: Marriott Washington Wardman Park Hotel; 7:30 a.m.; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact (202) 207-1817, events@collegesuccessfoundation.org.   Highlights: Keynote speech by Costco Wholesale co-founder, Jim Sinegal and opportunities to meet and learn from inspiring alumni of the program.

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Middleburg Film Festival

Details: Contact info@middleburgfilm. org.

Highlights: Four days of carefully curated narrative and documentary film screenings across theater venues in Middleburg,Virginia.

Bethesda Green Gala

The Cause: Bethesda Green’s mission is to accelerate the sustainable economy locally with a focus on innovation, impact and community. Details: Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club; 5:30 p.m.; $110; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Kimberly Hodges gala@bethesdagreen.org.

Fair Chance Butterfly Bash

Event Chairs: Elisabeth Cohen, Donnell Kearney and Scott Provinse The Cause: Proceeds from the event support nonprofit organizations that work with over 80,000 children and low-income families in the nation’s capital. Details: Washington National Cathedral; 7:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $200; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Benjamin Bradburn (202) 467-2428, bbradburn@fairchancedc.org.

D.C. Chamber of Commerce Choice Awards & Gala

Event Chairs: Vincent B. Orange, Sr., Marie C. Johns, Pedro Alfonso and Carl Hairston The Cause: Chamber’s Choice Awards celebrates achievements, innovation and success in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Details: Marriott Marquis; 5:00 p.m.; black-tie; $450; sponsorships start at $3,000; contact Janelle Morris (202) 821-4819, jmorris@dcchamber.org. Choral Arts Society of Washington’s Holiday Concert & Gala december 17

lexy and iver kessler photographed at the wardman tower residences makeup by glamsquad The Cause: This holiday-season highlight supports education programs and public outreach through music as well as Choral Arts’ world-class performances.

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Living Classrooms Foundation’s ‘Night at The

The Cause: The event supports innovative hands-on education and job-training programs provided by Living Classrooms Foundation, which works primarily with youth and young adults living in highrisk environments in the Washington and Baltimore areas. Details: James Creek Marina; 7:00 p.m.; casual or festive attire; $120; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Thara Taylor thara@livingclassrooms.org. Highlights: Live musical performance by the James Brown Dance Party.

Hope for Henry’s Extravaganza

Event Chairs: Todd and Tracy Foreman The Cause: Proceeds will benefit Hope for Henry’s comprehensive, year-round, in-hospital program that reinvents how hospitals care for seriously ill children and their families. Details: City Winery; 6:30 p.m.; $500; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Laurie Strongin (202) 813-3385, laurie@ hopeforhenry.org.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

The Cause: Funds raised through the Best Buddies Friendship Walk benefit Best Buddies International – the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Details: Corner of 3rd St. SW and Madison Dr. NW; 9:00 a.m.; athletic/ casual attire; no cost, but donations are encouraged; contact (703) 533-9420, CapitalRegion@bestbuddies.org.

Human Rescue Alliance’s Bark Ball

Event Chairs: Terri Fariello and Jonathan Taylor

The Cause: Humane Rescue Alliance, Washington, D.C.’s only animal welfare organization that supports the animals and communities of Washington. Details: Washington Hilton; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; $150; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact (202) 735-0324, events@humanerescuealliance.org.

Iranian American Medical Society’s Mehregan Ball

The Cause: Proceeds benefit the Iranian

American Medical Society of Greater Washington. Details:  The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $200; sponsorships start at $500; contact iamsstaff@gmail.com.

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Event Chairs: Amra and Damir Fazlic The Cause: Members of the entertainment community gather to honor the world’s greatest humorists. Details: Kennedy Center Concert Hall; 8:00 p.m.; business attire; sponsorships start at $500; contact (202) 416-8335, mtp@kennedy-center.org. Highlights: In its 21st year, the annual event will honor “Seinfeld” and “Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus.The taped PBS broadcast will air Monday, November 19.

The Higher Achievement Going Places Gala

Event Chairs: Mitchell N. Schear and Jay Epstien

The Cause: The gala raises funds to educate, train, and coach middle school students to their fullest potential by hosting after school academies, and transition and summer programs. Details: Warner Theatre; 6:30 p.m.; business or cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships starts at $5,000; contact Janice Cori (202) 375-7728, jcori@ higherachievement.org.

Washington International Horse Show’s President’s Cup

Party

The Cause: The evening benefits the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, which supports competition, training, coaching and educational needs of equestrians across the country. Details: PwC Club at Capital One Arena; 7:00 p.m.; cocktail/equestrian chic attire; $150; contact hospitality@ wihs.org. Highlights: Cocktails, dinner and a world class equestrian competition.

March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction

Event Chair: George Bailey The Cause: Proceeds go to research, funding, and advocacy programs sponsored by the March of Dimes Foundation. Details: Marriott Marquis; 6:00 p.m.;

ARTSFAIRFAX’s annual Arts Awards

business attire; sponsorships start at $2,000; contact Kate Leib (571) 2572309, kleib@marchofdimes.org.

The Cause: The event brings together the

Blue Hope Bash

Event Chairs: Jennifer Chow, Jennifer Redmond, Tammy Sickels and Alexa Smith The Cause: Proceeds benefit the Colon Cancer Alliance and its research, prevention and patient support programs. Details: National Building Museum; 5:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $450; sponsorships start at $3,500; contact BlueHopeBash@CCAlliance.org. Highlight: NBC’s Craig Melvin will emcee the eighth annual event.

White Hat Gala

Event Chairs: John Martinez, Kelly Parker, Joe Schramm and Jeff Snyder The Cause: Proceeds from the gala helps high-risk children and provide opportunities for the cyber security community. Details: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie optional; $500; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Kelsey Presswood (301) 565-8532, kpresswood@childrensnational.org.

Capital for Children’s Texas Hold’em Tournament

The Cause: The event supports Capital for Children’s charitable efforts in the Washington metropolitan area. Details: The Hotel Monaco; 6:00 p.m.; business attire; $250; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Cassandra Hanley cassandra@capitalforchildren.org.

African Art Awards Dinner

The Cause: The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Dinner celebrates the diverse arts of Africa and recognizes the important contributions of women who are positively influencing the global arts community. Details: Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building; 6:30 p.m.; fashion-forward or national dress; $500; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Catherine Anchin (202) 633-3773, NMAfAAwards@ si.edu. Highlights: This year’s honorees will include artists Edson Chagas and Wangechi Mutu as well as the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

arts, business and civic civic communities to celebrate the contributions of artists and organizations for supporting the arts in Fairfax County. Details: Fairview Park Marriott Hotel; 12 p.m.; $250; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact (703) 642-0862, artsawards@artsfairfax.org.

Spanish Catholic Center Gala

Event Chairs: Jean-Marie and Raul Fernandez

The Cause: This annual event supports Catholic Charities’ Spanish Catholic Center, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of the leading service providers to the region’s immigrant population. Details: Marriott Marquis; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $2,000; contact Carmen Joya (202) 772-4334, events@cc-dc.org.

JDRF Hope Gala

Event Chairs: Tamara and Steve Pann The Cause: JDRF raises critical funds for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research to progressively reduce its impact on people’s lives. Details: National Building Museum; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Stephanie Stuckey sstuckey@jdrf.org.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards Gala

Event Chair: Jim Clifton The Cause: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships. Details: Washington Marriott Wardman Park; 7:00 p.m.; black-tie; $500; contact George F. Spencer (202) 747-7188, george.spencer@tmcf.org.

Washington Area Women’s Foundation Leadership Luncheon

The Cause: The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize the local communi-

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ty by providing solutions to eliminate the barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security. Details: Marriott Marquis; 11:00 a.m.; $200; sponsorships start at $500; contact (202) 347-7737, info@wawf.org.

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DATE TBD United States Capitol Historical Society’s Freedom Award

The Cause: The event supports educational and scholarly programs of the United States Capitol Historical Society. Details: Location TBD; business attire; contact Laura McCulty Stepp (202) 543-8919, lmstepp@uschs.org.

International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism Awards Dinner

Ball Chairs:  Amanda Bennett; Rita Braver and Robert Barnett; Don Graham The Cause: IWMF leads efforts that support, protect and recognize female journalists who risk their lives to bring vital stories that would otherwise go unreported. Details: Newseum; 6:30 p.m.; $300; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Kaitlin Garthwaite kgarthwaite@ inezevents.com. Highlight: Three female photojournalists will be recognized along with “60 Minutes” correspondent Leslie Stahl who will be awarded with the IWMF’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fight for Children’s ‘Fight Night’

Event Chair: Raul Fernandez The Cause: Fight Night supports the critical work of Fight For Children, whose mission is to ensure quality youth sports programming in high-need communities throughout Washington, D.C. Details: Washington Hilton; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; tables starting at $10,500; sponsorships start at $35,000; contact Judy Wrench (202) 772-0417, Judy. Wrench@FightForChildren.org. Highlights: Live boxing and mixed martial arts matches and a musical performance by Grammy-nominated artist Flo Rida.

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charles rivkin and susan tolson, photographed at the wardman tower residences The Cause: The Alliance Française of Washington’s 70th anniversary gala will help support its youth programs, particularly the E.W. Stokes Charter School Summer Camp Scholarship, and other educational scholarships for young students. The gala will also allow AFDC to offer unique and high quality cultural programming and operate the only French language lending library in the Mid-Atlantic region.

565-3163, edoody@cjcoakley.com.

American Red Cross Salute to Service

Event Chair: Doug VanDyke The Cause: Proceeds from the American Red Cross’ largest fundraising event of the year are put toward a variety of services for the community. Details: Hilton McLean, Tysons Corner; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie or mess dress; $400; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Lisa Futterman, lisa.futterman@ redcross.org.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s ‘Celebrate Every Breath’ Gala

Event Chair: Kieran Donahue The Cause: The event will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which funds research and drug development, promotes individualized treatments, and ensures access to high-quality, specialized care. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.; 6:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Chelsea Director (301) 657-8444, cdirector@cff.org.

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Academy of United States Veterans’ Veterans Day Gala

photographed at the wardman tower residences The gala benefits Teach For America teachers whose efforts pave the way for educational equity for all children.

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Knock Out Abuse Gala

Event Chairs: Denise Grant, Ann Walker Marchant and Norma Commons Ramsey The Cause: Proceeds from the event provide funding for four local beneficiaries that aid survivors of domestic violence. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $1,000; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Jaimie Miller (202) 813-9161, Jaimie@ knockoutabuse.org. Highlight: The event will mark the gala’s 25th anniversary.

Smithsonian Food History Gala

The Cause: To support the ongoing research, collecting, and programs of Smithsonian’s Food History programming and exhibitions. Details: National Museum of American History; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500;

The Cause: The Academy of United

sponsorships start at $2,500; contact (202) 633-3302, FantasiaKa@si.edu. Highlight: Chef Bobby Flay will serve as master of ceremonies.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington’s Youth in Real Estate Luncheon

Event Chair: Mark Rivers The Cause: The event pays tribute to local real estate industry leaders, developers, brokers and architects who have demonstrated a strong commitment to youth by making significant contributions to local Boys & Girls Clubs. Details: Marriott Marquis; 11:30 a.m.; business attire; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Marya Kawmy (202) 540-2328, mkawmy@bgcgw.org.

flicks4change film festival

The Cause: The mission the festival is to create meaningful change through socially conscious film screen-

Details: Various locations; visit www. flicks4changedc.eventbrite.com.

Inova Honors Dinner

The Cause: An event to honor physicians, nurses and health professionals as philanthropy champions for their dedication in the Inova health care community. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie optional; $500; sponsorship starts at $3,000; contact Kara Burke (703) 289-2077, Kara. Burke@inova.org.

DC’s Dancing Stars Gala

Event Chairs: Maria Coakley David and Jim David The Cause: Dancers and local celebrities compete for a $10,000 grand prize awarded to a charity of their choice. Details: The Ritz-Carlton,Tysons Corner; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; $175; sponsorships start at $500; contact Elaine Doody (571)

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States Veterans Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages a unified Veterans community. Details: St. Regis Hotel; 7:30 p.m.; black-tie; $50; sponsorships start at $4,000; contact Raashida Ryan-Hayes raashidah@ausvets.org.

Lab School Awards Gala

Event Chairs: Michelle D. Bernard and Nicole A. Bernard The Cause: All net proceeds from the Gala and Auction will fund need-based financial aid for students at The Lab School of Washington, which nurtures students with learning differences. Details: National Building Museum; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie optional; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Marty Cathcart marty.cathcart@ labschool.org.

March of Dimes’ Heroines of Washington

Event Chairs: Jennifer Felix and Ann Addison

The Cause: An evening honoring

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Personal Mission by Robert G. Hisaoka Chair of the Joan Hisaoka Gala

women for their community service in the Washington metropolitan area. Proceeds go toward decreasing infant mortality rates in the community and ensuring the healthy and happy lives for babies. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Bevan Bello (571) 257-2300, bbello@ marchofdimes.org.

Event Chairs: Jerry Castro and Catherine

Event Chairs: Dr. Susan Blumenthal

y late sister, Joan Hisaoka, died from cancer in May of 2008. Her goal was to make a difference and assist those living with cancer, but unfortunately, she passed away before she could implement her plans. I didn’t have her knowledge or experience with cancer, but decided I would do the next best thing and raise money for organizations that provided hope and healing to those facing serious illness. As a result, the Joan Hisaoka “Make a Difference” Gala assisting those living with cancer was created. Thanks to the generous and continuous support of our Executive Committee and sponsors, we have raised approximately $14 million since inception. We deliver 85 percent of those proceeds to our beneficiaries, Life with Cancer and the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts. Joan was well known and respected for her outstanding public relations work focused on the restaurant and hospitality industries. Her reputation is reflected in the tremendous support we receive in our unique live and silent auctions showcasing many of the top chefs and hotels in the area. For the last 10 years, Michelin- starred chef Eric Ziebold of Metier and Kinship has overseen the four-course food and wine pairings at the gala. We have all been touched by cancer in some way whether it be family, friends, colleagues at work, or personally. This is why it is so important to have support and hope available to those in need. We have grown to over 600 attendees and raising approximately $2 million the night of the gala. What started as Joan’s mission is now shared by so many. She would be so thankful and appreciative of everyone’s continued support. The Joan Hisaoka Gala represents hope and healing to those living with cancer. Thank you for embracing Joan’s dream and making a difference in the lives of those living with cancer. We hope you will join us September 15.

(Honorary), Isabel “Didi” Cutler and Lorraine Riffle Hawley (Corporate) The Cause: The Awards Dinner supports ISH-DC’s mission of providing young scholars and professionals a unique cross-cultural experience that helps them become dynamic global citizens and leaders. Details: International Student House of Washington, DC; 6:15 p.m.; business attire; $400; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Jill Holcomb (202) 232-4007, jholcomb@ishdc.org.

Smithsonian’s Freer | Sackler ‘Found in Translation: Spirit of Tokyo’

Event Chairs: Sana H. Sabbagh (Global); H.E. Ambassador of Japan Shinsuke J. Sugiyama; Dame Jillian Sackler, D.B.E (Honorary) Details: Smithsonian’s Freer|Sackler; 6:00 p.m.; $250; creative cocktail attire; sponsorships start at $10,000; contact Megan Krefting (202) 6330271, kreftingm@si.edu.

Alianta Gala

Event Chairs: Lauren Rakolta, Alex Vasilescu, Dana Tolici and Chang OhTurmani (honorary) The Cause: Alianta is an alliance to help strengthen U.S.-Romanian relations across culture, business and security. Details: U.S. Institute for Peace; 6:30 p.m.; business attire; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Daniela Kammrath dk.alianta@gmail.com.

Capital Caring’s ‘Passion for Caring’ Gala

Georgetown comprehensive cancer center’s Lombardi Gala

International Student House of Washington’s Global Leadership Awards Dinner

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recognizes Capital Caring’s ongoing efforts to improve care for those facing life limiting illness and all proceeds benefit the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Program, one of the oldest and largest in the country. Details: Marriott Marquis; 5:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $400; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Katie Tran-Lam ktranlam@ capitalcaring.org.

Conway Castro; Bruce Merlin Fried and Lisa Hill The Cause: Proceeds from the gala will fund world-class research and treatment programs at Georgetown University for people with cancer. Details: The Ritz-Carlton,Washington, D.C.; 7:00 p.m.; black-tie; $750; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Cristy Heffernan Seth ch1175@georgetown.edu.

S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) Gala

Event Chair: Dawn Sweeney; Su-

zanne Clark (Auction chair) The Cause: Proceeds support SOME’s affordable housing programs for homeless and low income families. Details: National Building Museum; 6:00 pm; cocktail attire; $400; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Ingrid Feigenbaum ifeigenbaum@some.org.

The Honorable William H. Webster Distinguished Service Award Dinner

Event Chairs: General Michael V. Hayden and Michael N. Harreld

The Cause: The Spy Museum, a nonprofit organization, educates the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way and provides a context that fosters understanding of their important role in and impact on current and historic events. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C.; 6:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $595; sponsorships start at $7,500; contact Sofia Morales (202) 654-2853, smorales@spymuseum.org. Highlight: The evening’s honoree is Admiral William H. McRaven.

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Mentor Foundation USA’s ‘In Light of Youth’ Benefit Dinner

The Cause: The annual celebration

Event Chairs: H.E. Swedish Ambassador

Event Chairs: Alan and Lisa Zuccari and

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Karin Olofsdotter (Honorary) and H.H. Princess Sora Saud (Honorary) The Cause: The dinner will raise awareness around the importance of positive youth development and drug prevention, on both a local and global level. Details: Embassy of Sweden; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; sponsorships start at $15,000; contact (571) 458-7050, melissa@ mentorfoundationusa.org. Highlight: Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden will be in attendance.

The Washington Business Hall of Fame Gala

Event Chair: Richard P. LaFleur The Cause: The Washington Business Hall of Fame honors outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs who have made a significant contribution to the quality of life in Washington. The event benefits Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, a non-profit group providing innovative financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship K-12 programs designed to inspire and empower young people. Details: National Building Museum; 5:30 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $10,000; contact Lauren Meltzer, (202) 777-4480, Lauren. Meltzer@JA.org.

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MetroCooking DC

The Cause: The two-day culinary event comprises cooking demonstrations and workshops, celebrity chef book signings, local restaurant tastings and exhibitions from a variety of food-related vendors. Details: Walter E. Washington Convention Center; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Caroline Zimmerman caroline.zimmerman@ejkrause.com. Highlight: Chef Emeril Lagasse will be headlining the event.

Atlas Corps’ ‘Empower Women Globally’ Gala

The Cause: Atlas Corps is a nonprofit and

citydance’s dream gala spring 2019

patricia howell photogrAPHED AT meridian international house makeup by carola myers The Cause: Proceeds support CityDance’s award-winning DREAM program an after-school program that provides dance classes and performance opportunities; mentoring and tutoring to students from D.C.’s most underserved communities.

leadership development organization that empowers global social change leaders to address critical social issues through an overseas fellowship. Details: Four Seasons Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; blacktie optional; $500; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Abby Robinson (202) 470-3114, abby@atlascorps.org.

Kennedy Center Honors

Imagination Stage’s Winter Ball

Event Chairs: Buffy Cafritz and Ann D. Jordan (Honorary) Details: Kennedy Center Opera House; black-tie; contact honors@kennedycenter.org. Highlights: Artists to be honored in 2018 include singer and actress Cher, composer and pianist Philip Glass, country music entertainer Reba McEntire, and jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter. This year, the co-creators of “Hamilton” —writer and actor LinManuel Miranda, director Thomas Kail, choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler and music director Alex Lacamoire— will be recognized as trailblazing creators of a transformative work that defies category.   The Cause: The event supports the multidisciplinary theatre arts organization for young people in the Washington metropolitan region. Details: The Embassy of Italy; 7:00 p.m.; creative black-tie; $400; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Jessica Teaford (301) 280-1626, jteaford@imaginationstage.org.

The Washington Ballet’s Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy

Event Chairs: Kris McBrady and Allison Riepe

The Cause: The event supports the vital education and community engagement initiatives The Washington Ballet offers to underserved youth in the nation’s capital Details: National Museum of Women in the Arts; 10:00 a.m.; festive attire; $185; sponsorships start $2,500; contact Elissa Staley Holub (202) 274-4518, estaley@ washingtonballet.org.

The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker Tea Party

Event Chairs: Kris McBrady and Allison Riepe

The Cause: The event supports the vital education and community engagement initiatives The Washington Ballet offers to underserved youth in the nation’s capital Details: National Museum of Women in the Arts; 3:00 p.m.; festive attire; $285; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Elissa Staley Holub (202) 274-4518,

capital caring’s ‘passion for caring’ gala november 17

jason zuccari and jarred zuccari photographed at wardman tower residences The annual celebration recognizes Capital Caring’s ongoing efforts to improve care for those facing life limiting illness and all proceeds benefit the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Program, one of the oldest and largest in the country.

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An extraordinary woman on a mission The Armenian Assembly of America honors annie totah

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Children’s National Health System’s Light Up

the Season

Event Chairs: Shannon Burkhart, Susan Hayes-Long, Muffin Lynham and April-McClain-Delaney (Honorary) The Cause: The family friendly event hosted by the Children’s Health Board supports the mission of Children’s National Health System, which includes medical care, research and advocacy for children. Details: Four Seasons Hotel; 12:00 p.m.; festive attire; $85 (adult); $50 (child); sponsorships start at $500; contact Allison Munoz (301) 565-8424, agmunoz@childrensnational.org.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Annie Totah

nnie Simonian Totah has proven to be a dynamic force in Washington. In the past 40 years, she has distinguished herself by winning numerous awards for her tireless, behind-the-scenes support for political, cultural, academic, health and religious causes. Born and raised in Lebanon of Armenian descent, Annie is a graduate of the American University of Beirut, holding a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Over the years, she has held leadership roles in several Armenian organizations. After joining the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) in 1987, she began to establish herself as a serious advocate for Armenian causes on the Hill where she has helped raise more than $1.5 billion in foreign aid for the Republic of Armenia. Her successful work for AAA has led to her becoming the first and only woman to have ever served as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. As a tribute of recognition for all she has done for Armenia and for the Armenian cause, she will be honored on September 25th by AAA at a gala dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. “Although I have been given many honors in my life time,” Ms. Totah said, “I feel truly honored and humbled at being offered this award. I am thrilled to have had a chance to make my contributions to my ancestral homeland. You can be certain that I will continue my efforts to help the newly independent Armenia become a strong democratic nation.” Ms. Totah has not limited her efforts to just Armenian causes. Through philanthropy, she has and continues to support more than 50 non-profit organizations and serves on several boards. Recognized as “Chairman Extraordinaire” for some of her spectacular galas, Ms. Totah has also helped the Democratic Party. In her Potomac home, she has hosted many fundraisers for political candidates and incumbents from the county to the presidential level. – Joe David

community. Details: A private social club in Washington; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie, white-tie or national costume; $295; sponsorships start at $550; contact therussianball@ gmail.com.

Academy of United States Veterans Foundation VETTY Awards

The Cause: The Academy of United States Veterans Foundation is a nonprofit organization promoting and recognizing veterans’ projects. Details: The Watergate Hotel; 5:30 p.m.; black tie; $200; sponsorships start at $3,200; contact Raashida Ryan-Hayes raashidah@ ausvets.org.

Choral Arts Society of Washington’s Holiday Concert & Gala

After Dark

The Cause: This holiday-season highlight

Event Chairs: Rob Barcellona and Katha-

supports education programs and public outreach through music as well as Choral Arts’ world-class performances. Event Chairs: H.E. Ambassador of the Netherlands Henne Schuwer and Lena Boman Schuwer (Honorary Patrons); Lexy Kessler, Iver Kessler, Eleni Kessler and Tyler Kessler Details:  The Kennedy Center; 7:00 p.m.; black-tie; $675; sponsorships start at $8,000; contact Regina Burgher (202) 244-3669, rburgher@choralarts.org.

Event Chairs: Paul and Irina du

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The Cause: The Russian Ball is the leading heritage event celebrating Washington’s White Russian émigré

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The Washington Ballet’s D’Vine Affair

Event Chairs: Sara Lange, Andrea Rinaldi,

Event Chairs: Marilouise Sibley Avery and Johanna Bayly Howe The Cause: The event raises funds for local charities and supporting high-risk families and children. Details: The Katzen Arts Center, American University; 6:30 p.m.; $300; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact (202) 248-7159. Highlights: This year’s “Elegant Entertaining”- themed collection will feature pieces from over 40 dealers.

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support for the mission of Children’s National Health System including medical care, research and advocacy for children. Details: Dock 5 at Union Market; 8:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $100; sponsorships start at $500; contact Kaitlyn Salazar (301) 565-8560,  ksalazar@childrensnational.org.

Washington Winter Show Preview Night

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Children’s National Health System’s Dancing

Kim Pyle and Rachel Firschein

The Cause: Supporting The Washington Ballet’s continued artistic excellence in the nation’s capital. Details: Location TBD; cocktail attire; contact Elissa Staley Holub (202) 2744518, estaley@washingtonballet.org.

S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat) Young Professionals Winter Ball

The Cause: Proceeds from the event will support S.O.M.E.’s affordable housing programs for homeless and very lowincome families. Details: National Museum of Women in the Arts; 8:00 p.m.; black-tie optional; $80; sponsorships start at $300; contact Ingrid Feigenbaum ifeigenbaum@ some.org.

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American Heart Association’s ‘An Affair of the Heart’ Luncheon and Fashion Show

The Cause: Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association’s Women’s Board, a group within the AHA that raises funds aimed at reducing death and disability from heart disease and stroke. Details: Marriott Marquis; $150; sponsorships start at $1,200; contact Kara Laing (703) 248-1745, Kara.Laing@ heart.org.

Greater Washington Region Heart Ball

Event Chair:  Dale White The Cause: The American Heart Association raises the critical funding needed for research, education and community programs that lead to healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Details: Mandarin Oriental Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $15,000; contact Kara Laing (703) 248-1745, kara.laing@heart. org. Highlights: The evening includes heart and stroke survivor celebrations, dinner, dancing, live band as well as live and silent auctions.

Teach For America ‘Leadership Changing Lives’ Gala

Event Chair: Jack Davies The Cause: The event benefits Teach For America teachers whose efforts pave the way for educational equity for all children. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $1,000; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact John Philligin john.philligin@teachforamerica.org.

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Spring (date TBD) Catholic Charities Gala

The Cause: Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities’ efforts to foster a spirit of community through service. Details: Marriott Marquis; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $2,000; contact Kimani Superville (202) 772-4331, Events@CatholicCharitiesDC.org.

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Brewer’s Ball

Event Chairs: Jennifer and Dennis O’Leary; Lynn Rudolf The Cause: The event will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which funds research and drug development, promotes individualized treatments, and ensures access to high-quality, specialized care. Details: National Building Museum; 7:00 p.m.;cocktail attire; $150; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Chelsea Director (301) 657-8444, cdirector@cff.org. Highlight: The event hosts over 40 craft breweries and bites from 30 restaurants.

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Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction

Event Chair: Matthew Shay The Cause: The four-day food and wine celebration raises funds for the American Heart Association. Details: Attire ranges from business to black-tie; tickets range from $200$1,000; sponsorships start at $5,000; the full schedule can be found at www. heartsdelightwineauction.org; contact Heidi Arnold (703) 248-1720, heidi. arnold@heart.org.

Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Hope and Progress Gala

The Cause: Sibley Memorial Hospital relies on the support of the community in order to maintain a standard of excellence in public health services, including cancer research, maternal services and joint replacement care. Details: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Kristen Pruski (202) 660-6814, kpruski@jhmi.edu.

Chance for Life

Event Chair: Tim Keating The Cause: Proceeds directly support groundbreaking local clinical trials and research projects to end childhood cancer through Children’s National Medical System and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Details: MGM National Harbor; 6:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Nicole Bard (703) 519-6686, nicole@chanceforlife. net. N street village gala march 14, 2019

ruth sorenson, vice chairwoman and peter shields, board chairman photographed AT the wardman tower residences The Cause: N Street Village is a non-profit that empowers homeless and low-income women to claim their highest quality of life through shelter and a variety of programming.

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photographed by portia wiggins in new york city The Cause: The Association of Black Cardiologists advocates for better 81 health care for all as embodied in the tagline: Saving the hearts and minds of a diverse America.

march (continued) Highlight: The event consists of an amateur Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament with over 650 players and a tasting reception.

Wacky and Whimsical Tea for THEARC

Event Chairs: Katelin Haney, Erin Ritz, Katherine Lucas

The Cause: The annual event  supports the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus and its partners, which hosts dance and music classes, fine arts and other programming and services for underserved communities. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C; 2:00 p.m.; $175; sponsorships start at $500; contact Beth Sadler (202) 889-5901, BSadler@thearcdc.org.

N Street Village Gala

Event Chairs: Hillary and Tom Baltimore; Erika and A. Scott Bolden The Cause: N Street Village is a nonprofit that empowers homeless and low-income women to claim their highest quality of life through shelter and a variety of programming. Details: Marriott Marquis; 5:30 p.m.; business attire; $600; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Stuart Allen (202) 939-2085, sallen@nstreetvillage.org.

Latino Student Fund Gala

Event Chairs: Dena Henry and John

Ahern

The Cause: The mission of the organization is to provide opportunities for a strong academic foundation for underserved students of Hispanic descent to promote higher education and professional leadership. Details: Washington National Cathedral; cocktail attire; $300; contact Maria Fernanda Borja (202) 244-3438, mfborja@latinostudentfund.org.

Washington Nationals’ Dream Gala

Event Chair: Dave Martinez The Cause: The event is an annual celebration of the “Power of Baseball” in the local community and the primary fundraiser for the Nationals year-round charitable work. Details: The Anthem; cocktail attire; sponsorships start at $12,500; contact (202) 640-7124, dreamgala@nationals. com.

Washington Performing Arts Annual Gala

The Cause: The event supports WPA’s far-reaching arts education initiatives and presentation of phenomenal artists at ten different venues each season. Details: National Building Museum; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; $750; sponsorships start at $10,000, contact Roger Whyte (202) 533-1891, rwhyte@washingtonperformingarts.org.

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Women Making History Awards

The Cause: The evening honors and celebrates a select group who have made significant contributions to their field and serve as an inspiration to women and men, girls and boys, everywhere, and generates awareness about the importance of preserving women’s history. Details: Carnegie Institution for Science; 6:00 p.m.; business attire; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Sarah Brutschy sbrutschy@womenshistory.org.

Newseum’s Free Expression Awards

The Cause: The Free Expression Awards is the signature annual benefit for the Newseum and Freedom Forum Institute, recognizing individuals for their courageous acts of, and contributions to, free and fearless expression. Details: Newseum; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie optional; $500; sponsorships start at $3,500; contact Elizabeth Dickson (202) 292-6371, edickson@newseum.org.

The Orchestra of the Americas International Gala

Event Chairs: Cecilia and Guillermo Schultz

The Cause: Proceeds benefit The Orchestra of the Americas international musician scholarship program. Details: The Four Seasons Hotel, Georgetown; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $450; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Jorge Rodriguez-Larrain jrodriguez@orchestraoftheamericas.org. Highlights: Arthur C. Brooks and Gabriela Montero will be honoried and Tsi-Tsi-Ki Félix will serve as host.

Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic’s Evening of Wishes

The Cause: The annual event will help

Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic fulfill their mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Details: The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie optional; $500; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Megan Homa (301) 962-9474, mhoma@ midatlantic.wish.org.

venture philanthropy partners celebraTION

The Cause: Celebrating Venture Philanthropy Partners investment in improving opportunities for youth in Greater Washington. Details: MGM National Harbor; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; sponsorships start at $3,000; contact Amy Selco (202) 263-4796,  events@vppartners.org. Highlight: Honorees include Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Milton V. Peterson and Family, Rushern L. Baker, III.

(DATE TBC) Alliance Française of Washington’s Gala

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The Cause: The Children’s Ball builds critical support for the mission of Children’s National Health System including medical care, research and advocacy for children. Details: The Anthem; 7:00 p.m.; black-tie; $1,500; sponsorships start at $12,500; contact Jen Fleming (301) 565-8530, jbfleming2@childrensnational.org.

Georgetown University’s Women & Wine

Event Chairs: Barbara McDuffie and Janet Davis

Twhe Cause: Proceeds from the event will fund world-class research and treatment programs at Georgetown University for people with cancer. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner; 5:30 p.m.; business attire; $500; sponsorships start at $4,000; contact Cristy Heffernan Seth ch1175@ georgetown.edu.

The Cause: The event will support lung

The Cause: The Alliance Française of Washington’s 70th anniversary gala will help support its youth programs, particularly the E.W. Stokes Charter School Summer Camp Scholarship, and other educational scholarships for young students. The gala will also allow AFDC to offer unique and high quality cultural programming and operate the only French language lending library in the Mid-Atlantic region. Details: Location TBD; 7:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $1,000; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Sarah Diligenti director@francec.org or Daniela Paoli, daniela@onestyled.com.

National Museum of Women in the Arts’ Spring Gala

Event Chairs: Marcy Cohen, Sara O’Keefe, additional names to be announced soon The Cause: Proceeds from the event support the museum’s special exhibitions, educational programs, and public audience engagement initiatives. Details: National Museum of Women in the Arts; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $10,000; contact Fiona Murray (202) 266-2815, fmurray@nmwa.org.

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Children’s National Health System’s Children’s Ball

LUNGevity’s Musical Celebration of Hope Gala

Event Chairs: Charles Rivkin and Susan

cancer research and programs that will save lives and offer new hope in treatment and survivorship. Details: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 7:00 p.m.; cocktail attire; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Alana Boardman (240) 454-0973, aboardman@lungevity.org.

Phillips Programs Gala

Event Chairs: Joe Burke The Cause: Proceeds from the event supports Phillips’ Career Partners program, which helps high school students and graduates develop workforce skills. Details: The McLean Hilton Hotel, Tysons Corner; 6:00 p.m.; creative cocktail; $200; sponsorships start at $500; contact Debi Alexander Debi Alexander debi.alexander@phillipsprograms.org.

Holocaust Memorial Museum’s National Tribute Dinner

Event Chairs: Pam Kurland and David Marchick

The Cause: The event supports the Holocaust Memorial Museum’s campaign, “Never Again: What You Do Matters,” which will allow for critical

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hillwood estate, museum & gardens black & white gala june 4, 2019

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photographed at hillwood estate, museum & gardens 83 The Cause: The event supports the Hillwood Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing efforts to share Marjorie Merriweather Postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural legacy with the public.

may (continued) investments to keep memory of the Holocaust alive as a relevant force for change. Details: Location TBD; 6:00 p.m.; business or cocktail attire; $450; sponsorships start at $1,800; contact Courtney Campbell (202) 314-7877, ccampbell@ushmm.org.

Refugees International Gala

The Cause: Protection and assistance for refugees and displaced people. Details: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 6:30 p.m.; business attire; contact Tamala Scott (202) 540-7004.

May 2019

Early Spring (DATE TBD) Kennedy Center Spring Gala

The Cause: The annual event provides critical funding to support the Center’s performances, education programs and outreach initiatives. Date & Time: Spring of 2019, time to be announced. Details: Kennedy Center Concert Hall; black-tie; contact (202) 416-8338, springgala@kennedy-center.org.

(DATE TBD) citydance dream gala

Event Chairs: Patricia and Lloyd Howell The Cause: Proceeds support CityDance’s award-winning DREAM program– an after-school program that provides dance classes and performance opportunities; mentoring and tutoring to students from underserved communities. Details: The Lincoln Theatre (performance) and Thurgood Marshall Center for Services (after party); 8:00 p.m.; creative cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Larkin Cohan (202) 347-3909, dreamgala@ citydance.net.

March of Dimes Gourmet Gala

Kennedy Krieger Institute’s ‘Whatever It Takes: A Tribute to Judy Woodruff’ october 10

robert and janet sloan, chairs; judy woodruff, honoree photogrAPHED At the wardman tower residences makeup by carola myers The Cause: Based in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, Kennedy Krieger Institute improves the lives of children and young adults with brain disorders and developmental and other disabilities through research, treatment and education.

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Event Chairs: Suzanne Conaway and Bonnie Perdu The Cause: Proceeds support the March of Dimes Foundation advocacy programs. Details: National Building Museum; 6 p.m.; business attire; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Kate Leib (571) 257-2309, kleib@marchofdimes.org. Highlights: More than 50 U.S. senators and representatives participate in

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this competitive cook-off as Celebrity Chefs, serving their favorite hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks.

Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Spring Gala

The Cause: The non-profit organization is solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Details: National Building Museum; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $7,000; contact Jacob Petersen (703) 837-3688, jacob. petersen@preventcancer.org.

The Phillips Collection Gala

Event Chair: Embassy of Mexico (Diplomatic) The Cause: Proceeds benefit the Phillips Collection educational programs that forward K-12 education reform, art and wellness, and lifelong learning in the Washington community, across the country, and globally. Details: The Phillips Collection; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; contact annualgala@ phillipscollection.org.

The Washington Ballet Gala

Event Chairs: Amy Baier, Jean-Marie Fernandez and Carrie Marriott

The Cause: The evening supports arts and education programs and productions of The Washington Ballet. Details: The Anthem; black-tie; $1,000; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Elissa Staley Holub (202) 274-4518, estaley@washingtonballet.org.

Children’s Inn ‘Evening for Hope’

Event Chair: Todd Pantezzi The Cause: The Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health is a nonprofit residential “place like home” for seriously ill children and their families to stay free of charge while participating in groundbreaking medical treatments at the NIH. Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner; 6:00 p.m.; black-tie; $800; sponsorships start at $7,000; contact Anne Mandeville (301) 827-6069, anne.mandeville@nih.gov.

Imagination Stage Children’s Festival

The Cause: The event supports the multidisciplinary theater and arts organization for young people in the Washing-

mentor foundation’s ‘In Light of Youth’ Benefit Dinner

november 28

swedish ambassador Karin Olofsdotter, honorary chair photogrAPHED At the wardman tower residences makeup by carola myers The Cause: The dinner will raise awareness around the importance of positive youth development and drug prevention, on both a local and global level.

ton metropolitan region. Details: Imagination Stage; 3:30 p.m.; festive attire; $400/ four person family; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Jessica Teaford (301) 280-1626, jteaford@imaginationstage.org.

Glen Echo’s Gala in the Park

The Cause: Proceeds benefit Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, a non-profit group that manages visual and performing arts centers. Details: Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom; 6:00 p.m.; creative black-tie; $200; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Debbie Mueller (301) 6342230, dmueller@glenechopark.org.

alzheimer’s drug discovery foundation’s great ladies luncheon

The Cause: Proceeds benefit ADDF’s Alzheimer’s research.

ingery@hillwoodmuseum.org.

Friends of the National Arboretum Dinner Under the Stars

Event Chairs: Liz Dugan, Chandler Goule, Jennifer Hatcher and Pamela Raymont-Simpson The Cause: The event benefits Friends of the National Arboretum and the U.S. National Arboretum’s public gardens, horticultural research, public outreach and the Washington Youth Garden, which provides education programs for Washington’s underserved youth. Details: The U.S. National Arboretum; garden party attire; contact Catherine Kerkam (202) 544-8733, cathy@fona.org. Highlights: Cocktails are hosted in the National Herb Garden and dinner is served under a tent in the Capitol Columns meadow.

Details: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington; 12:00 p.m.; $375; contact rsvp@alzdiscovery.org.

Arena Stage Gala

The Cause: Proceeds benefit

Arena Stage’s artistic productions and community engagement programs. Details: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater; 5:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $500; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Maria Corso (202) 600-4025, mcorso@arenastage. org.

JUNE 2019

(DATE TBD) Washington National Opera’s Gala

The Cause: The WNO’s annual event supports year-round programming. Details: Black-tie; contact operagala@ kennedy-center.org.

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens’ Black and White Gala

Event Chairs: Josh Hildreth, Mark Lowham and Shannon Stichman

The Cause: The event supports the Hillwood Museum’s ongoing efforts to share Marjorie Merriweather Post’s cultural legacy with the public. Details: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $500; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Allison Kingery (202) 243-3974, akThe Orchestra of the Americas International Gala april 5

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photogrAPHED in edinburgh, scotland The cause: Proceeds benefit The Orchestra of the Americas international musician scholarship program.

N Street Village Empowerment Luncheon

Event Chairs: Jacqui Michel and Andrea Rinaldi

The Cause: N Street Village is a nonprofit group that empowers homeless and low-income women to claim their highest quality of life through shelter and a variety of programming. Details: The Ritz-Carlton,Washington, D.C.; 12:00 p.m.; $200; sponsorships start at $2,500; contact Stuart Allen (202) 9392085, sallen@nstreetvillage.org.

Harvard Business School Club of Washington, D.C. Leadership Gala Dinner

The Cause: The evening benefits HBS’ Alumni Association Scholarship Program, which awards annual executive education scholarships to local nonprofit leaders who are making a difference in local communities. Details: The Four Seasons Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $650; sponsorships start at $10,000; contact Penny Cassidy pcassidy@hbsdc.org.

Sandy Hook Promise Gala

The Cause: The mission of Sandy Hook Promise is to prevent gun-related deaths due to crime, suicide and accidental discharge. Details: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium; 6:00 p.m.; business attire; $1,000; spon-

sorships start at $5,000; contact Sarah Lopez (202) 664-4236, sarah.lopez@ sandyhookpromise.org.

SEPTEMBER 2019

halcyon awards

The Cause: Recognizing and honoring talented arts icons, successful social entrepreneurs and public policy visionaries, changemakers and trailblazers who have dedicated their lives to pushing past traditional boundaries to create a movement, lead an organization or impact the world. Details: Visit www.HalcyonAwards.org for more information; contact David Corson d.corson@halcyonhouse.org.

OCTOBER 2019

J Street Gala

The Cause: The pro-Israel, propeace group organizes and mobilizes Americans who want Israel to be secure, democratic and the national home of Jewish people. Details: Location TBD; $300; sponsorships start at $1,800; contact info@jstreet.org.

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boys & Girls Club national youth of the year

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sarah chamberlain photogrAPHED AT the wardman tower residences The Cause: BGCA helps teens working to accomplish their personal and academic goals and dreams.

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LIFESTYLES

STATELY ROMANCE POLISHED PREPSTERS TAKE THEIR URBAN EDGE TO HORSE COUNTRY PHOTOGRAPHY DREW XERON | WWW DREWXERON COM ASSISTED BY MICHAEL SMITH RETOUCHER< DARYNA HRAIVORONSKA STYLING JOY KINGSLEY-IBEH AND JOELLE FIRZLI| KINGSLEY MODEL > TALENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTED BY< CURTIS W BARNES | KINGSLEY MODEL > TALENT MANAGEMENT MAKEUP SARAH KHAN | KINGSLEY MODEL > TALENT MANAGEMENT HAIR BRANDON HANKEY | KARMA BEAUTY LOUNGE BY ERWIN GOMEZ MODELS PARIS INMAN-CLARK AND MARK CONTE | KINGSLEY MODEL > TALENT MANAGEMENT EDITORIAL INTERN AARON ROYCE EDITORIAL DIRECTION CATHERINE TRIFILETTI

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On Paris:ANISSA KERMICHE ‘Manipulee’ earring ($550); TALLER MARMO ‘Alfred’s Shirt’ dress ($556), Curio Concept Store, 1071 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 851-4946; CAROLINA HERRERA ‘Finale’ silk ball skirt ($2,690), Saks Fifth Avenue (Mazza Gallerie), 5555 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815, (301) 657-9000; CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pumps, stylist’s own; Scarf, stylist’s own; Pearl earring, stylist’s own. On Mark: PAUL SMITH woven wool twopiece plaid suit ($1,295); ERMENEGLIDO ZEGNA belt ($295); SANTONI leather double monk strap oxfords ($1,050), Saks Fifth Avenue-The Men’s Store, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20015, (202) 363-2059; IKE BEHAR Jeffrey BC white button up shirt ($225); IKE BEHAR cashmere sweater ($275); IKE BEHAR bow tie ($75), Ike Behar (Georgetown), 2900 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 808-8715; HOOK & ALBERT ‘Auspicious’ lapel flower ($30), Trunk and Drawer, 3109 M Street NW (lower level), Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 333-4213.

LEFT PAGE: On Paris: WANDA NYLON ‘Plastron’ shirt ($385); TALLER MARMO ‘Mojito’ dark ottoman pant ($340); PAOLA VILAS ‘Louise’ hoop earring ($525), Curio Concept Store, 1071 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 851-4946; ALEXANDER MCQUEEN double lapel jacket ($2,995), Saks Fifth Avenue (Mazza Gallerie), 5555 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815, (301) 657-9000; Necklace, stylist’s own; DOLCE VITA pumps, stylist’s own. On Mark: IKE BEHAR striped suit ($1,495); IKE BEHAR Jeffrey BC white button up shirt ($225); IKE BEHAR striped tie ($135); IKE BEHAR pocket square ($75), Ike Behar (Georgetown), 2900 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 808-8715; ERMENEGLIDO ZEGNA belt ($295); BALLY ‘Animal Anistern’ low-top sneakers ($450), Saks Fifth Avenue-The Men’s Store, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20015, (202) 363-2059.

THIS PAGE: On Paris: PESERICO cotton poplin blouse ($415); ELIE TAHARI trousers ($248), Saks Fifth Avenue (Mazza Gallerie), 5555 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815, (301) 657-9000; SOPHO GONGLIASHVILI ‘Gryphon’ cuff bracelet ($475), Curio Concept Store, 1071 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 851-4946; VERSACE scarf, stylist’s own; Beaded necklace, stylist’s own; Pearl earrings, stylist’s own; VINCE CAMUTO boots, stylist’s own. On Mark: ERMENEGLIDO ZEGNA hat ($450); ERMENEGLIDO ZEGNA trousers ($795), Ermeneglido Zegna (Tyson’s Galleria), 1776M International Dr., McLean, VA 22102, (703) 714-7332; OFFICINE GENERALE turtleneck sweater ($540); BALLY ‘Animal Anistern’ low-top sneakers ($450), Saks Fifth Avenue-The Men’s Store, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20015, (202) 363-2059.

On Paris: PETAR PETROV Tailored doublebreasted jacket ($583); PETAR PETROV Tailored check pants with cuffs ($333); ISA ARFEN Classic Neckerchief shirt, ($294); ANISSA KERMICHE ‘Grand Tete a Tete’ earrings ($395), Curio Concept Store, 1071 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 851-4946; JAXON HATS cap; stylist’s own; CALVIN KLEIN nude heels, stylist’s own. On Mark: SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Blazer ($1,298); SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Cardigan ($298); SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Shirt ($188); SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Pants ($148); SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Belt ($158), Saks Fifth Avenue-The Men’s Store (Chevy Chase), 5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20015, (202) 363-2059; ERMENEGLIDO ZEGNA Pelle Tessuta ‘Tiziano’ sneakers ($850), Ermeneglido Zegna (Tyson’s Galleria), 1776M International Dr., McLean, VA 22102, (703) 714-7332; JAXON HATS cap, SACOOR BROTHERS tie, stylist’s own.

On Paris: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN waterfall lace blazer ($4,645), Saks Fifth Avenue (Mazza Gallerie), 5555 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815, (301) 657-9000; SASKIA DIEZ long pearl earrings ($700), Curio Concept Store, 1071 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 851-4946; Sheer bodysuit, stylist’s own.

On Mark: ERMENEGLIDO ZEGNA belt ($295), Saks Fifth Avenue-The Men’s Store, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20015, (202) 363-2059; IKE BEHAR tuxedo ($695), IKE BEHAR dress shirt ($245), IKE BEHAR bow tie ($75), Ike Behar (Georgetown), 2900 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 808-8715; TRAFALGAR suspenders, stylist’s own; ETTINGER ‘Bridle Hide’ bar cufflinks ($95), Trunk and Drawer, 3109 M Street NW (lower level), Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 333-4213.

LIFESTYLES | MAKEUP TRENDS

CLASSICALLY ON TREND

Makeup artist Carola Myers translates trends from the runway to timeless ready-to-wear. BY C AT H E R I N E T R I F I L E T T I | P H OTO BY TO N Y P OW E L L

In her 28 years doing makeup, Carola Myers’ brand, Carola Myers Makeup & Hair Artists LLC, has always been centered on creating a timeless and precise look that fits her clients’ lifestyles. When new trends come along every season, she filters them based on how she perceives their staying power, adding her own stylistic spin in the process. With a roster of clients from Tina Brown and Natalie Portman to such noteworthy Washingtonians as Sheila Johnson and Ivanka Trump, Myers’ classic tailored approach has proven tried and true.

FROM RUNWAY TO REAL LIFE Myers loves the metallic eyeliners that a growing For the fall season, Myers is looking to create number of designers are now using on runway flawless looking skin that gives clients a “just went models. She likens the look to a modern-day to the spa” aesthetic. She cites Meghan Markle’s Cleopatra, where eye shapes are transformed with royal wedding look as inspiration, praising her light metallic shades and finished with winged makeup as classic and understated. In the same corners. Drawing inspiration from the trend, respect, Myers’ application approach is equal Myers uses a mix of dark browns and blacks for parts minimalist and refined, putting emphasis on everyday looks. She completes the effect with a the natural highlights of the face. She adds a hint custom winged edge that compliments the client’s of blush to achieve a final result that “offers an eye shape and individually placed lashes for extra effortlessly elegant natural flush.” emphasis. Myers has several go-to eye-liners at the ready that she To get the look, Myers prefers Dior chooses based on the time of day and how much time the Diorskin Forever Perfect Foundation (Sephora.com; $52), client has available for application. For easy gliding and extra which sets well, is very dewy and requires little powder — allowing definition, she likes Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye skin to breathe. She combines it with a Chanel Universal Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner (Sephoral.com; $21) For a Loose Powder (Nordstrom.com; $52) and just a touch of a more forgiving option: Chanel Écriture Eyeliner Pen peachy NARS Blush in “Orgasm” (Sephoral.com; $30) to (Chanel.com; $35). Myers explains the goal: “Your eyes draw activate the cheek bones. attention, but don’t seek it.” 94

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HERBIVORE Orchid facial oil ($64), Blush Med Spa, Locations in Bethesda, Shaw & The Wharf, blushskinfit.com

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LUNE + ASTER Sunset bronzer blush ($46); Bluemercury, 3059 M St. NW, 202-9651300, bluemercury.com

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lifestyles | travel

stroll down Main Peruse high-end art galleries, snack at lively restaurants and shop up and down Main Street.

Mountain bikers enjoy one the many scenic trails in and around Park City.

Park City, Utah is a one stop shop for an eventful fall getaway. B y c a t h e r i n e t r i f i l e t t i

ow that beach-heavy summer jaunts are in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to temperate days and crispy nights. Besides fantastic fall weather, Park City, Utah boasts a dizzying amount of activities for fall adventureseekers. A scenic 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City Airport, the old mining town has become a mecca for outdoor recreation throughout the year. Humbly situated beneath the expansive Wasatch Mountain Range, Park City seems to have nailed the balance between rustic outdoor playground and high-end arts, culture and dining destination.

get outside

Famously known as a stellar ski destination and home to the starstudded Sundance Film Festival, Park City draws international interest for its fresh powder and lively après ski and nightlife scene in the winter months. Its fall allure is less touted, but

no less spectacular. In the short season, leaves change from lush green to vibrant reds and yellows. Take advantage of the changing landscape by opting for a charming mountain drive with photogenic scenery. Fourteen miles outside of Park City Guardsman Pass’ winding valley roads give way to the picturesque peaks of Cottonwood Canyon and offer access to a bevy of fantastic hiking trails. More sporty visitors may ditch the steering wheel for a set of handle bars and ride along Park City’s world class mountain bike trails. eat, drink & be merry

Before or after a long day in the great outdoors, head to Park City’s Main Street for a great selection of dining and nightlife options. Wake up with a cup of Joe from Atticus Coffee, Books & Teahouse (738 Main St.) and browse at the quirky gift shop while you wait. Deer Valley Grocery-Cafe’s (1375 Deer

Valley Dr.) famous turkey chili nourishes the soul. For dinner, try Tupelo (508 Main St.) where chef and owner Matthew Harris gives nod to Southern comfort foods with fresh seasonal ingredients. Take note that at 7,000 feet above sea level a little imbibing can go a long way. In terms of nightcaps, No Name Saloon & Grill (447 Main St.) is a local favorite. With its always bustling, year-round heated rooftop, the no-fuss watering hole is a town gem not to be missed.

wake up, go up Before the city rises, take a morning hot air balloon ride for an aerial view of the city and mountains below.

taste all the whiskeys High West Distillery has made a name for itself nationally for its quality aged whiskey blends. Pop in for a flight of the robust distilled spirits.

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There is no shortage of lodges and resorts in Park City. Tried and true luxury accommodations at Deer Valley Resort include the Montage, the St. Regis and Stein Eriksen Lodge (from $325/ night). For a more boutique experience, stay in refurbished classrooms at The Washington School House Hotel built in1889 (from $365/night).

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The Kingdom of All Things Horse MaryLou Whitney presides over equine festivities in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. as Diana and Bert Firestone put Newstead farm on the market in Upperville. BY VI C KY MO O N

here’s something reassuring about Wood Johnson, the founder of Johnson & the style and tradition of Saratoga Johnson, shares a love of all things horse Springs, N.Y. carrying on when with her husband and their daughter, MaryLou Whitney magically appears Olympic show jumping equestrian in the winner’s circle at the historic race Alison Firestone Robitaille. track to present the trophy on the first The circa 1830s renovated 15,000Saturday in August for the $1.2 million square-foot Georgian manor house has Whitney Stakes. fabulous gardens where the couple often First run in 1928, this year’s 91st entertained in grand style. Set against renewal of the race makes it one year a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop, the younger than the ever-elegant MaryLou, farm includes stables, a large riding arena, 92.The race began with William Collins a grass Grand Prix jumping field and Whitney, a founder of The Jockey Club. guest and tenant houses. His son, Harry Payne Whitney, an avid The Firestones’ passion and polo player, continued the tradition. And dedication to the breeding and racing his son, Cornelius Vanderbilt “Sonny” of Thoroughbreds earned them seven John Hendrickson and his wife MaryLou Whitney await the winner of Whitney, married the divorced Mary Eclipse Awards, most notably in 1980 the Whitney Stakes at the Saratoga race track in upstate New York. Louise (MaryLou) Schroeder from for Outstanding Owner. In 1982, they Kansas City, Missouri in 1958. champion American Pharoah.The rest is one were both inducted into the Virginia Following Sonny’s death in 1992, MaryLou big feast and fest. Just ask Washington Fine Thoroughbred Association Hall of Fame. married the dashing John Hendrickson in Properties agent Jim Thompson who made The property is listed at $13.5 million with 1997. Hendrickson, 53, is president of the his first foray to Saratoga after purchasing the Kathryn Harrell and Debbie Meighan of National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. trip in a charity auction from the National Washington Fine Properties in Middleburg. He and his wife kick-started a $20 million Steeplechase Association. P. S. For anyone wondering, the Whitney Stakes museum update (videos and digital everything) “I didn’t realize how many people from was won this year by Diversify a five year old with a $1 million donation. Middleburg go there,” he said. “It’s like owned by Ralph M. Evans and Lauren Evans, The parade to this upstate “Spa” from the Middleburg on the rocks.” trained by Richard A. Violette Jr. and ridden Middleburg area included many who had Thompson, who lives at Lamington Farm by one of the top jockeys, Irad Ortiz Jr. yearlings selling in the prestigious two-day near The Plains, lunched several times with Fasig-Tipton auction.They included Janie and fellow real estate colleague John Coles of Andrew Motion of Middleburg, whose brother Thomas and Talbot. And while we’re at it, is well-known racing trainer Graham Motion. add these names to the list of those spotted in Graham conditioned Animal Kingdom, Saratoga: Sharon Maloney, Sean and Annie winner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby. Katie Clancy, Robin and Gordie Keys and Ann and Jim Fitzgerald of Chilly Bleak Farm in MacLeod, 96, who celebrated her 60th trip Rectortown had five horses in the sale. Susie going back to 1958. and Wayne Chatfield-Taylor also made the Newstead Farm in Upperville, owned by trip from their Morgan’s Ford Farm in Front Diana and Bert Firestone, once was home to Royal along with three horses listed in the the racing mare Genuine Risk, the 1980 winner catalogue. of the Kentucky Derby. The extraordinary There was also some serious buying going 353-acre estate has been listed for sale at $13.5 Diana and Bert Firestone’s 353-acre Newstead Farm on, with million-dollar-plus prices paid for million. is for sale for $13.5 million. (Courtesy photo) several colts sired by former Triple Crown Diana Firestone, granddaughter of Robert

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Delmonico, originally from Ticino, Switzerland, helped change all that—and founded a dynasty. In New York the Delmonicos altered their dream of opening a French pastry shop to add the new French concept of a “restaurant”— from the French “to restore”—in this case restoring the hungry guests’ flagging spirits. In contrast to taverns, where meals were served at set times and comprised only of dishes chosen by the cook, restaurant patrons could order à la carte. Instead of long communal boards of strangers, smaller private tables were introduced, where people could gather friends, in an early version of café society. Restaurants spread everywhere, becoming all the rage, as did the dishes they served. Here, bounty of the nearby Chesapeake Bay featured three dishes popular before, but now indispensable to fine dining: plump bay oysters—which, incidentally, had long given work to armies of women oyster shuckers; tantalizingly gamey and elusively perfumed

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ngry soldiers of our Continental Army— engaged in fighting the British in the Revolutionary War—mutinied in the summer of 1783 to protest their unfairly meager wages. A small but seething band of 400 marched on Philadelphia, at that time the capital of this fledgling nation. Alexander Hamilton helped in the ensuing negotiations, and this, with many other issues, culminated in the creation of the District of Columbia as the permanent home of the U.S. capital. In Europe at that same time a small but definitive change was occurring that would eventually reach everyone’s daily life. Think back to all the swashbuckling period films you’ve seen. At some point on the road, our hero dismounts his stallion, the innkeeper invariably sets before him a cold joint, bread and a tankard. A typical charmless meal away from home. Two brothers, Giuseppe and Pietro

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canvasback duck (the flavor from water celery, a streamside plant ducks gobble up); and diamondback terrapins, even if everyone doesn’t fancy turtle meat. Evidently, the Washington Post’s former food doyenne Phyllis Richman did not care for the latter. “Terrapin consists of a very small amount of stringy, tough meat, and larger quantities of black, gelatinous fatty skin that tastes like lard stored in a cat food can,” she wrote, duly noting the problem of “tiny little terrapin toes that stick in the teeth, and muscle that turns into terrapin chewing gum.” Heresy! Yet terrapin had fervent fans. On the same Post page Hank Burchard was more charitable, praising diamondbacks: “The pungent aroma and deep rich flavor [is] like nothing else on earth.” Of the Chesapeake trio, it is the local oysters that most consistently gain kudos. A few of the legendary Washington oyster houses are still here, serving forth the bivalves that made their fame. The Old Ebbitt Grill is one such, yet it could have been lost to us if not for some old beer steins. In 1970 the Grill was in tax trouble, about to auction off its collection of antiques to meet a tax claim. Restaurant owners Stuart C. Davidson and John Laytham, partners in the very successful Clyde’s ventures, dropped by, seeking old beer steins to display. The auction was a flop, raising only about $7,000 of the money needed, so all purchases were off, and instead the entire Old Ebbitt was for sale. So for $11,200, Davidson and Laytham found themselves again new restaurant owners, and another piece of Washington history was saved.

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COCKTAILS AT SELMA MANSION: Middleburg Film Festival board member Sharon Virts and her husband Sco Miller hosted a donors reception at their historic home in Leesburg, offering their guests a first look at the newly-restored mansion they purchased in 2016 after it had been left abandoned and in disrepair for nearly 20 years. Virts showed curious partygoers photos prior to the renovation, including a dramatic image of the grand staircase with many spindles falling off. This year’s film festival runs October 18-21. The event, founded by Salamander Resorts owner Sheila Johnson, is considerd one of the top festivals of its kind in the world.

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Walter E. Washington Convention Center | PHOTOS BY BEN DROZ CULINARY PRAISE The Oscars of the local dining community hosted by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington recognizes industry professionals and organizations for culinary excellence. This year Centrolina chef Amy Brandwein took home the Chef of the Year award and Chiko, the brainchild of Sco Drewno and Danny Lee, was named New Restaurant of the Year. Drewno used his time on stage to thank the women who have been instrumental in his life, ending his acceptance speech with “We should all be feminists.” Other winners capitalized on podium time to express opposition to Initiative 77, a ballot measure that would have done away with “tip credit” and implement a universal minimum wage for restaurant workers. The policy later passed in June’s primary election, though a new bill has been introduced to overturn it. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM

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WHITE ON WHITE When Pierre Garçon was traded from the Washington Redskins to the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, there was a lot to be missed from the smiley wide receiver. His departure left the fate of his wildly popular white party up the air until this year, when fellow teammates Vernon Davis and Josh Norman offered to revive the event to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington and Norman’s Starz24 Foundation. As the title sponsor, Decades DC nightclub in Dupont, helmed by Antonis Karagounis, played host to the relaunched event, which raised over $24,000 for the cause. Players, NFL executives and friends of the Redskins organization sampled hors d’oeuvres and bid on a variety of auction items including a dance with Norman who was recently a runner up in ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” EPIC SPORTS MOMENT Partygoers broke out in a “Let’s go CAPS!” chant led by Davis after the hockey team skated to victory in a Stanley Cup Finals game. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM

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BIPARTISAN BACKHAND: The Washington Kastles 6th annual Congressional Charity Classic brought together a group of current and former members of Congress and media personalities for a night of friendly competition benefiting area non-profit groups and the United States Tennis Association Foundation. “What’s nice about this is that Republicans and Democrats are actually doing something together, which is how it used to be in this town a long time ago,” said CNN political analyst David Gregory, whose Team Stripes took home the trophy. The opposing Team Stars was comprised of Kastles owner Mark Ein, NBC News White House correspondent Peter Alexander and former Sen. John Breaux of Louisiana, among others. LUNCH WITH VENUS: The next day, Ein hosted a discussion with tennis legend Venus Williams at Nobu ahead of her first-ever two-night stand with the Kastles. “I love Washington and would love to live here,” Williams said as guests noshed on tuna sashimi out of bento boxes. “You just need to match that tax free thing in Florida!” she added with a laugh.

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ARIANESPACE ANNUAL DINNER The Phillips Collection | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL READY FOR TAKEOFF: The world’s leading satellite launch company celebrated its relationship with US companies with an elegant dinner at The Phillips Collection. Arianespace CEO Stéphane Israël welcomed guests and invited them to enjoy the artwork around them. In August, among other successes, Arianespace launched a climatemonitoring satellite to profile the wind on a global scale.

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Embassy of the Russia Federation | PHOTOS BY SHMULIK ALMANY SOCCER AND DIPLOMACY: More than 500 guests passed through tight security at the Russian Embassy for a buffet dinner and lively concert by jazz great Igor Butman to celebrate the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The games, held in Russia, had concluded just hours earlier when Croatia bested England 2-1. It happened on the same day U.S. authorities arrested Russian citizen and suspected spy Maria Butina in Washington, D.C. Nonetheless, the evening, co-hosted by the American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation (chaired by philanthropist Susan Carmel) and the Sustained Dialogue Institute was all about revelry and friendship. Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov addressed the crowd remotely from Helsinki, where Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were set to meet the next day. “Russians opened their hearts to the world,” Antonov said of his nation’s role in the World Cup. “We are certain that our country gained millions of new friends across the globe.”

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VIVE L’ALLIANCE!: French Ambassador Gérard Araud welcomed $1,000-a-pop benefactors of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Alliance Française at his residence, thanking them for their support of the organization’s mission to “perpetuate the values of the French Republic, liberté, egalité et fraternité,” through programs and classes attended by more than 1,400 students of all ages. He also noted the lifetime achievements of the evening’s honoree, noted architect Yann Weymouth, who served as chief of design to I.M Pei on construction of the famous Louvre Museum Pyramid. The Breton-born Weymouth, son of a French mother and U.S. naval officer father, attributed his success to “French influences that played a crucial role” in the development of his five-decade career, which includes designing the East Wing of the National Gallery as well as “countless court houses and university buildings.”

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PREVENT CANCER GALA National Building Museum | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL CURBING CANCER: One of the District’s premier spring events, the Prevent Cancer Foundation Gala, gathered 1,000-plus guests to raise more than $1.5 million for efforts to stop cancer before it starts. Ambassador of Singapore Ashok Mirpuri and his wife Gouri served as honorary patrons of the “Sensations of Singapore”-themed evening with gala décor from celebrity party planner David Tutera. Sens. Roy Blunt and Patty Murray were honored as 2018 Cancer Champions for successfully increasing government funding for the National Institutes of Health. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM

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MCLEAN PROJECT FOR THE ARTS SPRING BENEFIT Private Residence, McLean, Va. | PHOTOS COURTESY OF SEAN SHANAHAN PHOTOGRAPHY ART FOR ALL Guests in springtime cocktail attire sampled Italian cuisine from Windows Catering and bid on silent auction items, including works by faculty artists and a Prada handbag at the annual McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) benefit. Betsy Bentsen and Colleen Lucier co-chaired the evening that honored businesswoman Manuela Testolini for her philanthropic work on behalf of the In a Perfect World Foundation. Now in its 56th year, MPA is the longest-serving nonprofit visual arts center in the region and is primarily supported by donations. Every exhibition is free and open to the public. Its latest project, the ART+ Series, brings live music, theater and other arts activities into the gallery. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM

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#METOO: Actress and activist Ashley Judd quietly slipped into town over the summer for a fundraiser benefiting the International Center for Research on Women at the home of journalist and Harvard University advisor Lois Romano. Judd was one of the first high-profile women to come forward with sexual abuse claims against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Radio host Diane Rehm led a conversation, asking the actress whether she expected the “extraordinary outcome” her revelations and the #MeToo movement have brought. “Why don’t I just say hell yeah!” said Judd emphatically as guests nodded and laughed. “I mean, it’s about damn time!”

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‘BLACK OUT: SILHOUETTES THEN AND NOW’ OPENING National Portrait Gallery | PHOTOS BY DANIEL SCHWARTZ UNPACKING THE ART OF SILHOUETTES Guests clad in black and white attire joined National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet at a preview of the groundbreaking exhibit “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now,” which explores the history and art of silhouette portraiture. Centuries before photography was invented, cutting paper in the shape of an individual’s profile was used as a quick and inexpensive way to capture and memorialize subjects from all walks of life, from presidents to slaves. The Gallery’s exhibit, curated by Asma Naeem, brings together 50 pieces of historical and contemporary art, including sculptures, prints, media art and mixed-media installations divided into “Then” and “Now” sections. The exhibition — the first of its kind by a major institution — “reveals new pathways between past and present,” Naeem said, “particularly with regard to how we can reassess notions of race, power, individualism and, even, the digital self.” It will be on view through March 10, 2019.

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HONORING DEBBI: N Street Village honored its longtime corporate supporter Debbi Jarvis of Pepco Holdings with its Lifetime Achievement Award as Jarvis retired from the power company after 13 years of directing its local philanthropic and community building efforts. “Debbi has been there for us at every step of the way, and we salute her for her passion and commitment,” N Street Village President Schroeder Stribling told luncheon guests before D.C. Councilman Jack Evans presented the non-profit group with a Proclamation from the Mayor honoring N Street for 45 years of service to the nearly 2,000 homeless and lowincome women it serves each year. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM

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In 1979 Christie Hefner, daughter of the late Playboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner, established an award ceremony to recognize â&#x20AC;&#x153;individuals who have dedicated their profession, and a great part of their lives, to upholding and exercising their First Amendment rights.â&#x20AC;? At this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event winners included Joan Bertin, Simon Tam, Laura Kipnis, Allison Stanger and Jamie Kalven for their respective contributions in the fields of entertainment, book publishing, education and journalism.

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Guests gathered on tax day to celebrate the release of Morris Pearl’s new book while toasting those working to secure a fair economy. Decorated in red, white and blue, the Warehouse welcomed notable guests including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. The event featured cocktails, food and a private DJ.

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Supporters and friends of the See Forever Foundation and Maya Angelou Schools gathered to celebrate 20 years of serving teens involved in the juvenile justice system by helping them develop academic, social and employment skills. Special guest Hillary Clinton spoke to the crowded room about the value of taking care of the nation’s youth. The evening also included dinner, live music, theater performances and a live auction.

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The Glen Echo Park Partnership’s 15th anniversary honored Jeffrey Z. Slavin, co-director of the Sanford and Doris Slavin Foundation for his commitment to the arts and cultural center and other area nonprofit groups. Karen and Tom Natelli served as honorary chairmen and Arch Campbell was emcee. Ike and Catherine Leggett were also recognized for their generous support of the arts over the years. More than 300 guests enjoyed a reception in the iconic Bumper Car Pavilion followed by dinner and dancing in the historic Spanish Ballroom. The event raised a record $158,000 to support the Park’s arts programs and launch a Scholarship and Transportation Fund to enable underserved youth to benefit from the Park’s programs.

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Actor Spencer Trinwith, Minister/Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the Argentine Republic Gerardo Díaz Bartolomé, and Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall.

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The 93rd running of the Virginia Gold Cup attracted more than 50,000 to the gorgeous Great Meadow venue in The Plains, Virginia. It was a day for serious socializing, at opulent =tailgates, in corporate tents, or plain old picnics on the grass. There was also a chance to ogle countless fancy hats and all manner of creative clothing, male and female. In a typically thrilling Gold Cup, a grueling four-mile timber race, jockey Kieran Norris prevailed on Zanclus in a field of six. The champion is owned by Sara Collette of Casanova, Va., and trained by Neil Morris.

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More than 150 guests, including political and business leaders, military and others joined CARE’s Global Leaders Network to continue America’s leadership in improving peace and stability and calling attention to those in need throughout the world.

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% ,SYWI [MXL 'LEVEGXIV Sam and Erica Gillespieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Chevy Chase D.C. estate serves as a hub for their tight-knit family. BY VIRGINIA COYNE PORTRAIT BY TONY POWELL | HOUSE PHOTOS BY LAURA METZLER

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n 1992, when Sam Gillespie, an oil company executive, and his wife Erica were looking for “a home with grass” to raise their two young children, they came close to buying an estate in Potomac, Md. near Congressional Country Club. Then their realtor showed them a hilltop house on a quiet span of road across from Rock Creek Park in Chevy Chase D.C. It stood on nearly two verdant acres and had leaded windows, grand rooms with intricate mouldings, a pool, a tennis court and most importantly p “character.” The stately 6,000-squarefor the couple, foot stone residence had been built in the 1920s and also featured a fence, gates and a Civil War- era cannon in the gardens, all of which reportedly once stood on the White House grounds. District real estate records indicate the builder was Fulton Gordon, a former White House milkman who would go on to develop more than 400 acres in the Chevy Chase area around the turn of the century. The Gillespies instantly fell in love with the house. “For our age and income it was a real stretch at the time,” Mr. Gillespie says. “But it was such a unique property, it was worth the stretch.” The couple’s only reservation was that it was situated in a neighborhood where they and their children could not easily walk to friends’ houses. The owner at the time, former Miss U.S.A. Terry Huntingdon Tydings, ex-wife of Maryland Sen. Joseph Davies Tydings (who had also lived there before the divorce), told Mrs. Gillespie: “Erica, everyone will come to you.” She was right, Mrs. Gillespie says. Over the years, the house, which was doubled in size during a renovation, became a hub for their extended family. Their two children were both upgraded to suites and could host an endless rotation of friends for sleepovers and pool parties.

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PREVIOUS PAGE: (clockwise from left) The galleria in the rear of the house features skylights and Palladium windows and connects the old and new sections of the building seamlessly. An antique Asian wedding carriage Sam Gillespie purchased on one of his trips abroad is seen in the background; the large, elegant great room was added by the owners and provides a perfect spot for entertaining. French doors lead to the gardens; the focal point of the dining room is a long table that can seat close to 30 people. The Gillespies’ collection of Chinese pottery is displayed on the tabletop. THIS PAGE: (clockwise from top left) The stone house is encircled by fencing that reportedly once stood outside the White House; the master bedroom suite, one of four suites in the house, mirrors the decor throughout the home: neutral colors with pops of muted red; a Civil War era cannon, reportedly also from the White House, graces the grounds of the property. Nearby but unseen is a sign from an old trolley station that once stood outside the U.S. Senate. Two senators previously lived in the house: Edward Costigan of Colorado and Joseph Tydings of Maryland.

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There was also plenty of space for their own close friends and business associates, Mr. Gillespie’s two sons from a previous marriage, and Mrs. Gillespie’s four brothers and their families, all of whom descend on the property each year during the holidays, filling every seat at their massive dining room table with food and laughter. In 2000, the couple enlisted Washington architect George Stavropoulos to design the aforementioned renovation—essentially two additions, one on each side of the house. They added a dramatic great room, cozy family room and a galleria with skylights that spans the rear of the structure. The result is a seamless extension of the original structure that looks like it has been there all along. Even with the house now measuring in at over 14,000 square feet, the Gillespies had no problem filling their abode with items they loved. “We have always been into collecting art and antiques since our early marriage years in New York,” Mrs. Gillespie says. “Sam was at auction houses so often they started wondering if he was an auctioneer instead a lawyer!” Their collections include first edition books that Mr. Gillespie inherited from his grandmother and are beautifully displayed in a mahogany paneled library; a blend of European, early American and contemporary artwork on the walls; and innumerable pieces of Chinese and Japanese pottery collected by Mr. Gillespie on extended trips abroad during his time with ExxonMobil (where he served as general counsel and helped broker the merger in 1998). Despite all the beautiful items inside, sitting outside, looking at the garden while herons from the nearby National Zoo circle above is how the couple likes to end their days. “It’s incredibly peaceful,” Mrs. Gillespie says.

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OPENING PAGE: Sam and Erica Gillespie pose alongside their Great Dane, Daisy, in the great room, which was added during a renovation.

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Oh, Wyoming! One of Kaloramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable streets gets new residents when Mabel Grosvenorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mansion passes to a private trust and Harvey Pittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former home also changes hands. BY STAC E Y G R A Z I E R P FA R R

The former home of the late District pediatrician Mabel Grosvenor, a granddaughter of famed inventor Alexander Graham Bell, changed hands for $4.4 million in Kalorama. Oregon Properties LLC sold WYOMING AVENUE NW to a private trust. The 1912-built house, designed by Alfred Mullet and Sons (the architects of the Old Executive Office Building), had been enlarged from five to six bedrooms and includes a large eat-in kitchen, an additional breakfast room and a large garden with a pool. TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sarah Talcott was the listing agent. Long & Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Susan Van Nostrand represented the buyer.

THE DISTRICT The former residence of past U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Harvey Pitt fetched $5.6 million when a private LLC purchased WYOMING AVENUE NW.The elegant Colonial Revival in Kalorama recently underwent a full renovation by Jim Gibson and features an open kitchen with a family room, a master suite with his-and-hers bathrooms and dressing rooms, six additional bedrooms, a posh home theater, an elevator, a wine cellar and beautiful grounds that include a pool. TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Rankin represented both the buyer and the seller.

$2.65 million. Sanz is the current general counsel of the U.S. Navy. Custom built in 1997, the stone and stucco contemporary in Burning Tree features an open floor plan, picture windows and embassysize rooms with dramatic ceilings. Other features of the four-bedroom residence include a lower level exercise room and a guest suite, as well as an expansive flagstone terrace backing to the private backyard. TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marc Fleisher was the listing agent.Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lauren Davis was the buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agent.

Alice B. Caldwell sold O STREET NW in Georgetown for $2.66 million to Carmen Caneda, a United We Dream senior advisor. The charming, four-bedroom Federal in the East Village was built in 1810 and includes a living room with two fireplaces, a private brick patio with ivy covered walls, a cozy paneled library and an attached garage. Washington Fine Properties Nancy Taylor Bubes was the listing agent. Jamie Peva, also of Washington Fine Properties, was the buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agent.

and renovated in 2008 to include an addition that doubled the size of the original property. VIRGINIA The house features a light-filled gourmet kitchen, John and Bridget Weaver sold VICAR double foyers highlighted by Palladian windows, LANE in Alexandria to Alamo Drafthouse a luxurious master bath and a cozy game room. MARYLAND Cinema co-owner Anthony Coco and his wife Weichert Realtorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Diann Hicks Carlson listed Paul Oostburg Sanz bought CHALON Jennifer for $2.8 million. The classic Colonial the house. McEnearney Associatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jodie Burns DRIVE in Bethesda from Mark and Kay Levitt for on more than one acre of land was built in 1945 was the buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agent.

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Xiang Lan bought INDIAN LANE NW in Spring Valley for $5.215 million from Daryl Libow, an attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and his wife Beth. The grand 1929 Tudor dwelling sits on a half-acre lot and features 8,100 square feet of entertaining and living space, six bedrooms, seven baths plus a grand foyer, an expansive family room, a gourmet kitchen, a wine cellar, a finished lower level with an in-law suite plus an expansive yard with a pool. Washington Fine Properties Morrell-Roth team listed the property. Long & Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Han Peruzzi served as the buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agent.

Deborah Winsor, widow of Bank of Georgetown founder Curtin Winsor III, sold DUMBARTON STREET NW for $5 million to David Birnbach. The house had been previously owned by Anne Sinclair, the ex-wife of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn. The 4,090-square-foot East Village Federal features three bedrooms and five bathrooms. It was completely renovated to include a completely horizontal floor plan with all rooms on the main level opening to an expansive private backyard complete with a pool and a terrace. Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eileen McGrath was the listing agent. TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeffrey Wilson represented the buyer.

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Jeremy Calsyn, an attorney with Cleary Gottlieb, purchased a brand new contemporary built by Realington in Forest Hills for $3.7 million. Janet Bloomberg was the architect of the 7,300-square-foot modern beauty at CHESAPEAKE STREET NW that boasts unobstructed treetop views of Rock Creek Park. The property features a lower level recreation room, multiple balconies, a sauna, a wine cellar and a pool located on a quiet cul de sac. The listing agents were Patrick Chauvin and Brad House of Compass; TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dara Gilman represented the buyer.

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QUINTESSENTIAL GEORGETOWN: Christopher Finn, chief operating officer of the Carlyle Group, is selling TH STREET NW for $5.95 million. Finn purchased the quintessential Georgetown residence last summer for $4.6 million and has since given the 1801built property a complete overhaul. The painted brick Federal features a large, well-manicured yard, an outdoor bluestone patio with a wallhigh fountain and a private garden. The interior of the five-bedroom residence includes a cozy library, an updated kitchen, an au pair suite with a separate entrance and a third-floor recreation room. Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jean Hanan is the listing agent.

EMBASSY ROW LISTING: R STREET NW, owned by the Republic of Argentina, is currently for sale for $2.5 million. The five-level, eight-bedroom sandstone mansion was built in 1911 and formerly owned by publishing tycoon Charles Edward Marsh during the 1940s when he hosted then Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson and Vice President Henry Wallace there as well as Roald Dahl, famed author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie and the Chocolate Factoryâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kiss Kiss.â&#x20AC;? The property eventually sold to the government of Argentina as a residence for military attachĂŠs. Though currently in a state of disrepair, the mansion still sports its original Parisian-style wrought-iron grillwork, rounded windows and multiple fireplaces. Washington Fine Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kerry Fortune Carlsen and Liza Tanner Boyd are the listing agents.

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SPANISH COLONIAL BEAUTY: Curtis Forsythe is selling the Spanish stunner at MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW for a listing price of $3.675 million. Forsythe purchased the 1925-built five-bedroom estate in 2015 and has since completely renovated the 5,100-square-foot abode that sits a few blocks from the U.S. Naval Observatory. Amenities include a luxe master bath with a rainfall showerhead, a gourmet kitchen and outdoor entertaining areas that feature multiple patios and a private hot tub hidden by landscaping. Washington Fine Properties Sarah Howard and HRL Partners Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe and Christopher Leary are the listing agents.

J.F.K. and Jackieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former digs) for $7.99 million with the help of TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Rankin. Hoernig co-founded SpaceLink International, a government contractor in the Dulles Corridor that he later sold for more than $150 million. He is now an executive at the Trace Systems telecommunications firm and also runs Casa Noble, a highend tequila distillery in Mexico. The eight-bedroom 1916 Colonial was the former residence of Lynne Williams, the ex-wife of AOL International founder Jack Davies, and boasts over 8,000 square feet of living space on four levels, a gourmet kitchen, a banquet sized dining room, a spacious master suite with a new Waterworks bath, a detached two car garage and a walled garden.

GOOD TEQUILA SERVED INSIDE: Entrepreneur Otto W. Hoernig III listed N Send real estate news to Stacey STREET NW in Georgetown Grazier Pfarr at editorial@ (just a few houses down from washingtonlife.com.

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Majestic Homes A selection of top properties available to buy POTOMAC

YORK MANOR WAY This stunning Solis Betancourt & Sherrill renovation exudes refined elegance throughout with a floor plan that flows seamlessly from room to room. Open, bright spaces are perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Special features include inviting side and screened porches, two family rooms, an eat-in kitchen, a home theater, a wine cellar and a large master suite.

ASKING PRICE: $3,298,000 LISTING AGENT: Nancy I]eilag, 202905-7762, Washington Fine Properties

VIENNA ADMIRALS HILL COURT This spectacular property nestled on two idyllic acres in prestigious Hunting Crest has more than 11,000 square feet of luxury finishes and has been meticulously designed for both entertaining and family life. The grand portico, front fountain, driveway details and lush gardens give an amazing first impression. A dream backyard offers an infinity pool, a two-story pool house, a pavilion, grill area, deck and covered lanai.

ASKING PRICE: $4,500,000 LISTING AGENT: Lilian Jorgenson, 703407-0766, and Cindy Schneider, 703-313-6499, Long & Foster | Christie’s

LOGAN CIRCLE TH ST NW This historic Federal brownstone on a top block in the heart of Dupont/ Logan features 4,000 square feet of southern exposed minimalist interior surrounded by light on three sides. There are five bedrooms and six bathrooms on four levels divided into two one- bedroom units and a three-bedroom penthouse. There is outdoor space on every level including an expansive 450-square-foot roof deck.

ASKING PRICE: $4,000,000 LISTING AGENT: Randolph Adams, 310-7173050 mobile, 202-387-6180 ofﬁce, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

DUPONT CIRCLE S ST NW Built in 1885, and updated with a tasteful blend of restored historic details and top-ofthe-line modern amenities, this row home offers four levels of spacious living in the heart of the city. The interplay of old world character and contemporary updates includes vintage front doors, antique chandeliers, ornamental radiators and six fireplaces plus a renovated kitchen and bathrooms and new heating and air conditioning systems. There’s also a formal parlor, a private back deck and a separate owner’s suite.

ASKING PRICE: $2,675,000 LISTING AGENTS: Meredith Margolis: 202-607-5877 Molly Peter: 202-345-6942, COMPASS

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ASKING PRICE: $2,275,000 LISTING AGENT: Glenn Su]on, 410-507-4370, and Jonathan Taylor, 202-276-3344, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

This home is fit for the most discerning boating and waterfront enthusiast. Built in 2001, the brick residence sits on nearly two acres of private and professionally landscaped land. Located in the charming Eastern Shore neighborhood of Kent Island, this waterfront property offers more than 200 feet of beachfront along with a significant dock, two boat lifts, a large heated pool and multiple decks for entertaining.

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MY WASHINGTON CARLA HAYDEN Librarian of Congress INTERVIEW BY KEVIN CHAFFEE

The National Museum for African American History and Culture is a wonderful addition to the National Mall and a place for history and learning. We recently worked with the museum to acquire a previously unknown photo of Harriet Tubman which you can see on our website.

I love outdoor markets and Eastern Market is one of my favorites. Artists and farmers come from all over the region. There’s everything from fresh greens and goat cheese to paintings and toys just a short walk from Capitol Hill.

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I have always loved baseball! I wanted to be a shortstop “when I grew up.” We were so excited about the All-Star Game coming to Nationals Park in Washington that we opened a baseball exhibition at the Library “Baseball Americana.” It runs through June of next year so you have plenty of time to come see it!

The U.S. Capitol is the seat of our democratic government and I am inspired by seeing it every day.

MANY LIBRARIES HAVE REPORTED DECLINING ATTENDANCE AS READERS TURN INCREASINGLY TO ONLINE RESEARCH. HAS THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SEEN A DROP IN THE NUMBER OF VISITORS BECAUSE OF THIS? At the Library of Congress, we have about 150,000 onsite researchers every year, and we respond to tens of thousands of requests through our Ask a Librarian service. That is in addition to the nearly two million visitors who experience our collections via exhibitions and programs. … Last year, we recorded 110 million visits and more than 503.1 million page views on Library web pages. We want to provide the kind of public service that makes American history and other collections easily available to people worldwide at any hour of the day. I believe this will actually strengthen our role by connecting the Library to many more people and institutions. HOW MUCH OF THE LIBRARY’S COLLECTION HAS NOW BEEN DIGITIZED AND HOW MUCH STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE? The Library is placing its most popular, rights-free collections online. Right now, that’s over 325 collections totaling more than 3.3 million items – all available on the Library’s website at loc.gov. We prioritize our work based on the items that are

unique to the Library of Congress and are rights free – collections like the personal papers of Rosa Parks, Alexander Hamilton, the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. These are pieces of history you can’t see anywhere else, so we want to make sure they are online and accessible to as many as possible. HOW BIG A ROLE DO YOU PLAY IN CHOOSING THE POET LAUREATE, HELPING SELECT THE WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR MUSIC AND ORGANIZING THIS MONTH’S NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL? I leave the earlier stages of selections of the Poet Laureate and the Gershwin Prize to the experts that we ask to find and consider the best candidates. I do get involved in the later stages and I make the final selections. I also suggest and invite some of our distinguished guests at the National Book Festival, as do other employees at the Library. The Festival is a wonderful annual event that brings the most talented authors, illustrators and poets to highlight their great work and the importance of reading and literacy. This year it’s on September 1 and will include Justice Sotomayor, Madeleine Albright, Isabel Allende, Dave Eggers, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jon Meacham and Amy Tan among many others. ARE MODERN LIBRARIANS MORE HIP? HAVE THEY ADVANCED FROM THE STORIED IMAGE OF A FUSTY OLDER LADY WEARING THICK GLASSES AND A CARDIGAN SWEATER, HUSHING PEOPLE ALL THE TIME? I don’t know whether we are making any progress on dispelling the stodgy librarian stereotype! And librarians do like things quiet in their reading rooms. But these days you are just as likely to see librarians who are young with tattoos and piercings. And I may not be young, but my short hair is dedicated to the fight against the librarian stereotype, too!

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WHAT PERSPECTIVE DO YOU BRING TO YOUR POST AS THE FIRST FEMALE AND FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN LIBRARIAN? As a woman and an African American, I have a deep-seated understanding of how literacy and the knowledge it bestows empowered those who came before me as they fought for their rights. This is why I am so passionate about connecting more people to the Library. With the largest collection in the world, consisting of over 167 million items, it is one of the best sources of knowledge available on an enormous range of subjects.