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H O L I DAY 2 0 1 4 EDITOR'S LETTER
SPECIAL FEATURES THE SOCIAL LIST ....................................... EXTRAORDINARY LADIES ....................... 'THE GEORGETOWN SET' ........................ 'THE SOCIAL CLIMBER'S BIBLE' ............. LUXURY TRAVEL Caribbean Winter Escapes.........
FYIDC INSIDER'S GUIDE AND SOCIAL CALENDAR .............................................. PERFECT PITCH Holiday Best Bets ................... THE DISH Starting Anew ....................................
LUXURY CARS Washington Auto Show ............... WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW .............. LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE .....................
National Museum of African Art's 50th Anniversary .......
EMBASSY ROW Diplomatic Milestones ...............
America Abroad Media Awards Dinner .....................
Teach for America Reception ....................................
Inova Summit......................................................
Arts for the Aging .................................................
Reception honoring Lucky Roosevelt ..........................
Signature Chefs Gala ............................................
NIAF Gala........................................................
Knock Out Abuse Against Women ............................
PEN/Faulkner Gala ............................................
D.C. Fashion Week Opening Night ..........................
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ......................
Liljenquist & Beckstead Opening Party ...................
RUSS RAMSEY'S D C OLYMPICS BID ........
Becky’s Fund "Walk this Way" Fashion Show .............
LIFESTYLES
'Amen' Exhibit Opening ........................................
FASHION EDITORIAL Sweetly Broken ..............
FASHION TWB's Sleepy Hollow .........................
"The Plunger" Book Party......................................
LUXURY RETAIL Liljenquist & Beckstead ..............
Points of Light Tribute Awards..................................
TREND REPORT Polka Dots, Son ...................... TREND REPORT Into the Woods ........................
Lettelier-Moffet Human Rights Awards ......................
Campaign for America’s Future Awards Gala ...............
Reception for Mentor Foundation USA................... Imagine Masquerade Ball........................................
LIFE OF THE PARTY
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Sibley Hope & Progress Gala ................................
AROUND TOWN A Diva Returns.....................
President's Cup Party at the Washington International Horse Show........................
Wings of Hope Gala .............................................
D.C. Dancing with the Stars ...................................
Parties! Parties! Parties!........................................
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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT Celebrating 75
Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital's Victory Awards Years with Global Ties U.S. .................................. LUNGevity Gala ................................................
Washington Ideas Forum After Hours ........................
INSIDE HOMES Jim and Mai Abdo ................ REAL ESTATE NEWS Strong Sales.....................
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Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian's 10th Anniversary Gala ..................
WASHINGTON FINE PROPERTIES PROFILE Staying Small to Get Big........................................
HOLLYWOOD ON THE POTOMAC
OVER THE MOON Ruth, Bunny and Sheila .......
OPEN HOUSE Winter Retreats ..........................
CNMC White Hat Gala .....................................
MY WASHINGTON Roxanne Roberts ..................
The Beautiful People ............................................. Fight Night.........................................................
ON THE COVER The Washington Ballet World Premiere of Septime Webre's Sleepy Hollow (Creative Direction by Design Army, Photo by Dean Alexander, see inside for full credits). TOP FROM LEFT "Sweetly Broken"fashion editorial (Photo by Luis Aragon, see inside for full crew credits; shopping credits: PAULE KA gown ($1,795), Bloomingdale’s, 5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 29815, 240-744-3700; TOM FORD pumps ($1,150), YVES ST LAURENT purse used as a necklace ($1,850), JOSE & MARIA BARRERA gold-plated teardrop earrings ($215) and OSCAR DE LA RENTA ivory coral clip-on earring used as a ring ($250), Neiman Marcus, 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW, 202-966-9700; vintage fur coat stylist’s own; bracelet model’s own.) Nia Jones, Jasmine Sanders, Tayt Held and Kateri Jones at the National Museum of African Art's 50th Anniversary Gala (Photo by Tony Powell); Greta Kreuz, Doug Kammerer at the LUNGevity Gala (Photo by Tony Powell). ABOVE: RED VALENTINO "Once Upon a Time" leather clutch ($475), store.valentino.com.
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Celebrating 20 Years of the Social List W
e wanted to do something a little different with the 20th anniversary edition of The Washington Life Social List. So many wonderful characters have come and gone over the two decades since we started our roster of the capital’s most prominent citizens — which has now grown to around 750 individual listings of “notably social individuals from politics, diplomacy, business, philanthropy and the arts.” “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” you might say, and that would certainly be the case with regard to our decision to feature seven of Washington’s most prominent women in a special portrait essay to mark the occasion. These very grandes dames — Ruth Buchanan, Buffy Cafritz, Ann Jordan, Polly Kraft, Kate Lehrer, Diane Rehm and Marie Ridder — have graced our pages from the start. Not only are they more fascinating than ever, we heard they had quite a bit of fun during their sittings with our Principal Photographer Tony Powell! Many of our ladies have strong ties to Georgetown, which was one of the reasons we asked noted defense policy expert Mike Pillsbury to take a look at the book that has everyone abuzz in that storied enclave these days. His review of “The Georgetown Set: Friends and Rivals in Cold War Washington” is fascinating indeed. On a lighter side, you’ll be amused by the “tips” we’ve lifted from one of the season’s most entertaining reads, “The Social Climber’s Bible,” especially if you aren’t aware of the “Three Questions You Should Never Ask at a Cocktail Party”! If you have left your holiday shopping to the 11th hour, you’ll appreciate finding just the perfect bauble to wrap for that special someone in this year’s last-minute gift guide, complete with an extended selection of ornate timepieces for the deserving man or woman in your life. Those in search of a cultural interlude will appreciate performing arts columnist Patrick D. McCoy’s selection of five top picks for seasonal entertainment. From a Kwaanza celebration at Dance Place to the Choral Arts Society of Washington’s family Christmas performance at the Kennedy Center, there is a little something for everyone. The classic Washington Winter Show will be returning to the District January 9-11 with 53 antique dealers from around the
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globe. In anticipation of the treasures that will be available, we offer a sneak peek of seven of the most interesting items to be featured there. And, speaking of previews, we can’t wait to get a look at the new Rolls-Royces and BMWs at the 2015 Washington Auto Show. Six select models are highlighted on p. 20. We are looking forward to a break from the busy fall social season but had plenty of important social event coverage to bring you including Sibley Hospital’s Hope & Progress Gala, the National Museum of African Art’s 50th Anniversary, Fight Night, the Washington International Horse Show, the America Abroad Media Awards Dinner, Liljenquist & Beckstead’s new store opening and many others. There will be much more to look forward to in the next issue with the Kennedy Center Honors, the Nutcracker Tea Party and Choral Arts’ Holiday Concert and Gala. Don’t forget that we are now accepting nominations for our 2015 Young & The Guest List in the February issue. Send suggestions about movers and shakers age 40-and-under to editorial@washingtonlife.com. Last, but not least, we want to wish all of our readers a very happy holiday season. Enjoy the time with friends and family, and we will see you in 2015!
Nancy R. Bagley Editor in Chief Readers wishing to contact Nancy Bagley can email her at nbagley@washingtonlife.com
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‘Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea’ Exhibit Opening
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY
There is perhaps no woman more iconic than the Virgin Mary and for centuries she was one of the most popular subjects of art.This winter, the National Museum of Women in the Arts is bringing together masterworks from major museums (including the Louvre), churches and private collections worldwide, with many works on view for the first time in the U.S.The exhibit explores the various depictions of the Virgin Mary by Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Botticelli, Durer, Michaelangelo, Pontormo, Gentileschi and Sirani. 1250 NewYork Ave. NW, Dec. 5, 2014 through April 12, 2015, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens/students, free for members and youth under 18, nmwa.org
Drink Lab at Union Market
PUNCH UP YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY Don’t know what to to serve guests visiting your home this holiday season? Check out the final class of the Drink Lab craft cocktail series with mixologist Dan Searing. Learn how to create perfect handcrafted punches made from brandy, rum, whiskey, gin and sauternes and explore the history of punch with tips on creating well-balanced punches. December 11, 7:30-9 p.m.; Union Market 1309 5th St., NE, $60, unionmarketdc.com/events
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FUNNIEST CELEBRITY CONTEST Was hingtonians are called just about everything but funny. Comedian Richard Siegel attempts to change that perception with his Funniest Celebrity in Washington contest, which challenges politicians and jouranlists to try their hands at stand-up. Funny men this year include Grover Norquist, Dan Glickman and Matt Cooper, with a musical performance by American Idol winner Ayla Brown. NPR, 1111 N. Capitol St. NE; 7 p.m.; $35-$200; contact Richard Siegel, 202-250-9193.
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OPERA CAMERATA OF WASHINGTON GALA Opera Camerata of Washington’s “Madame Butterfly” is featured at this cultural evening, which includes a cocktail reception and buffet dinner prior to the performance. Proceeds benefit “Opera Up Close” in Washington’s public schools. Japanese Embassy Residence; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail attire; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Liz Sara, 202-255-0134, lsara@ bestmarketing.net.
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THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF BALLET’S NUTCRACKER TEA PARTY Kick off the holiday season at the 30th annual Nutcracker Tea Party. Join the “Nutcracker” cast for an elegant, white-glove affair with a buffet of sweets and treats following the matinee performance at the Warner Theatre. J.W. Marriott Hotel; immediately following the 1 p.m. “Nutcracker” performance; festive attire; $250; sponsorships start at $1,000; contact Elizabeth Sizer, 202-274-4518, esizer@washingtonballet.org
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CHORAL ARTS HOLIDAY CONCERT AND GALA This holiday concert, featuring the 170 voices of the Choral Arts Chorus, kicks off the 34th annual gala, followed by a reception, silent auction, dinner and dancing on the Terrace. Argentine Amb. Cecilia Nahon serves as the honorary patron. The Kennedy Center; 7 p.m.; black-tie; $350; sponsorships start at $5,000; contact Patrick Kramer, 202-244-3669, ext. 105, pkramer@choral arts.org
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CNMC Dancing A er Dark Start 2015 with cocktails, desserts and dancing to raise funds for sick tots at the Children’s National Medical Center. Hosted by the Junior Council, this annual soirée attracts more than 650 young professionals and rising community leaders focused on pediatric care. Carnegie Library; 8 p.m.; festive cocktail attire; $100 for members, $120 for non-members; sponsorships start at $500; contact Paul Grayson, 202-297-8975, pgrayson@bg-ventures.com. WA S H I N G T O N L I F E
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ZO O L I G H T S P H OTO C O U R T E SY F L I C K R U S E R F O N Z ; V I R G I N M A R Y P H OTO C O U R T E SY M U S E O P O L D I P E Z ZO L I , M I L A N , I N V. 4 4 3 .
See the National Zoo in a whole new light, 500,000 LED lights to be exact, at this annual holiday tradition. Enjoy live music performances, tasty winter treats and a new feature — a light show set to music.The small mammal house, great ape house, reptile discovery center and think tank will be open while the lion/tiger hill will feature two 150-foot-long “snow-tubing” tracks ($3 per ride). Or, try your hand at edible architecture in this year’s “Gin-grr-bread Habitat Competition” celebrating the zoo’s most famous celebrity, Bao Bao. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., free, open every night through Jan. 1, closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31, nationalzoo.si.edu.
FYIDC | PERFECT PITCH
HOLIDAY BEST BETS Enjoy the season with these top picks for holiday entertainment fare. BY PAT R I C K D. M C C OY
Travel back in time to the regal elegance of the Italian Renaissance courts. Inspired by the pageantry of the 1500s, the Folger Consort along with guest artists Anna Marsh, Christa Patton and Mark Rimple, perform an evening of Marian songs by period composers Obrecht, Compère and Ockeghem. Dec. 16-23, $35-$50, The Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., 202-544-7077, folger.edu
ZION’S MUSE THREE GENERATIONS OF ISRAELI COMPOSERS The Ariel Quartet (Gershon Gerchikov, Alexandra Kazovsky, Jan Gruning, Amit Even-Tov) tackles the history of Israeli classical music through three generations of composers (Paul Ben-Haim, Mark Kopytman and Menachem Wiesenberg) in this Pro Musica Hebraica concert just in time to celebrate Hanukkah. Dec. 14, $44, Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW, 202-467-4600, kennedy-center.org
A FAMILY CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON Conductor Scott Tucker and the Choral Arts Chorus take their audience on a trip down memory lane with this family-friendly concert of seasonal chestnuts. Sing along to favorites like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman” while kids from 1 to 92 prepare for a jolly special guest. Dec. 20, 1 p.m., $15-$45, Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW, 202-467-4600, kennedy-center.org
THE COLORS OF CHRISTMAS WITH PEABO BRYSON Make the holidays soulful with legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson who heads up an all-star cast of singers, including Jennifer Holiday, Taylor Dayne and Ruben Studdard in a program of contemporary hits and holiday favorites. Dec. 19, 8 p.m., $35$100, The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org
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KWANZAA CELEBRATION The Coyaba Dance Theater and special guests celebrate Kwanzaa in an evening of readings, dance and song rooted in the culture of the African diaspora. Created in 1965 by Maulana Karenga, the week-long observance, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, highlights the richness and beauty of the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles. Dec. 13 at 8 p.m/Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., $15-$30, Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, danceplace.org
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A R I E L Q U A R T E T B Y S E V E R I O T R U G L I A . C H O R A L A R T S S O C I E T Y B Y J O E P O R T N OY. A L L OT H E R S C O U R T E S Y.
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FYIDC | THE DISH
STARTING ANEW The Jefferson Hotel hired a brand new executive chef and wine director this summer, less than a year after receiving Forbes’ five-star rating. S TO R Y B Y L A U R A WA I N M A N | P H OTO S B Y TO N Y B R O W N
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ne of the biggest mistakes a restaurant can make after receiving a prestigious award is to get too comfortable. Resting on the laurels of a great review only limits further progress and can halter the innovation that led to recognition in the first place. After becoming the only restaurant in the District to receive Forbes’ highest rating in 2013, that could have happened to Plume at the Jefferson Hotel. Instead, the restaurant started fresh this summer with new executive chef Ralf Schlegel and wine director Jennifer Knowles. Fans of the Jefferson’s Jennifer Knowles decants one of her favorite Monticello-themed dining wines from Michael Shaps. room have no reason to worry, as it is by no means placing its coveted five stars in undeserving hands. Both Schlegel and Knowles have more than a decade of experience in their fields, and bring to the table that something extra that Plume prides itself on. That is where their similarities end. Their personalities could not be more different, which became apparent during a photo shoot where the gregarious Knowles was literally trying to poke and prod a smile out of her stoic co-worker. Schlegel, a German native, hails from a long line of hoteliers and restaurateurs (his parents still own their initial restaurant where he grew up working) and has labored his away across Europe in Austrian, Italian, Swedish and Danish kitchens. Once in Washington, a move made to satiate his cultural curiosity, he found work as an executive sous chef, first at Marcel’s and two years later at the Jefferson. Known for his intense but collaborative nature, Schlegel reworked most of the menu at Plume when he took over this August and left behind a curated collection of familiar plates with subtle European twists. Think wild salmon poached in beeswax with carrot juice gelee royale or foïe gras trerrine with traces of cocoa powder and elderflower syrup. Schlegel hesitates to proclaim a signature dish, believing that customers set the signature tone for a restaurant. He makes it clear that he prefers to remain in the background behind
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his standout food. “What most Americans don’t understand,” he says, “is that it is not about me; it should be about the food.” Like his predecessor, Schlegel is not one of those chefs working the room or seeking out face time with guests. Enter Jennifer Knowles. In contrast to Schlegel’s reserved nature, Knowles chats animatedly for more than an hour about the unexpected journey that led to her dream job. It all started with a “wicked hippie chef with hair down to her butt” at a Jesuit seminary at the Ralf Schlegel presents his salmon age of 13, then learning the poached in beeswax. sommelier trade under the tutelage of some of the finest master sommeliers on the West Coast and finally rising to fame at Virginia’s only Forbes five-star restaurant, the Inn at Little Washington, Knowles says it was a dream come true to receive a call from owner Connie Milstein asking her to work as the Jefferson’s wine director. We think the hotel’s namesake would be thrilled to know that Virginia wines are the advanced sommelier’s passion. “The Virginia wine industry has probably been the greatest gift I’ve had in my wine career,” Knowles says. “On my second day at the Inn, I went on a wine tasting tour with the first lady of Virginia. We went to Pearmund Cellars, Rappahannock Cellars and Philip Carter Winery and I was just blown away. I couldn’t believe the quality of wines because I had no expectations or pre-conceived notions.” Now the Syrah fanatic jokes that pretty much anytime she goes to a blind wine tasting, if she likes the wine it is probably a Michael Shaps wine from his winery in Charlottesville. After watching the duo interact on set, exchanging “crazy person smiles,” as Knowles calls them, with one another when no one was looking, it is clear that they are just as in sync as they are different, which is probably why Plume has not missed a beat since the two not-so-new newcomers took over.
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hat is known today as the Washington Winter Show began as a suggestion in 1954 by Martha Lemon to her friend Liz Dunn. Both wanted to find a way to raise much-needed funds for their favorite cause, Thrift Shop Charities, and they found the perfect idea in the Winter Antiques Show in New York City. Sixty years later, a successor event, the Washington Winter Show, has raised about $8 million and has expanded its list of beneficiaries to several charities, with this year’s recipients: the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, the Founders Board of St. John’s Community Services and THEARC. The 2015 show, taking place Jan. 9-11, highlights “Ports of Call” and
brings together 53 international and domestic antique dealers as well as the loan exhibit “Vessels of Victory,” focusing on the history of maritime trophies awarded for acts of valor and competitive sailing. The star? The America’s Cup trophy, naturellement, along with members of the 2013 America’s Cup Oracle Team USA who are expected to attend a lecture by historian and author Gary Jobson. In addition to stimulating discussions with leading experts, appraisals and the popular Saturday Soirée, rare antiques abound. Here, a sneak peek of the treasures one can expect. See the full program and more details at www.washingtonwintershow.com.
Well-rendered oil-on-panel portrait of demure young female, Prior Hamblin School. Housed in exceptional original painted frame. Second quarter, 19th century. The Norwoods Spirit of America.
John Jenkinson (1790-1821). A privateer arriving at Liverpool, c. 1815 oil on canvas, 34x52 inches, within gilt composite frame. James L. Kochan Fine Art.
This ever by Samuel Kirk of Baltimore was a New York Yacht Club trophy in 1853 and is inscribed: “ New York Yacht Club 3rd Class Prize 1st day/ Awarded to Yacht Alpha/ Regatta of 1853.” Owner Robert R. Morris was an early member of the club and won many regattas in his sloop Alpha. Spencer Marks Antiques.
Thomas Buttersworth c. 1890, 18x30 inches oil on canvas. The royal yacht leaving Leith Harbor after the state visit of King George IV to Scotland.
A rare mid-18th-century Liverpool delft ship’s portrait plate, depicting the Dutch ship “Lucky Adventure” out of Amsterdam, captained by Johan Wilhelm of Uphagen. When ships pulled into Liverpool, painters from the delft factories would paint the ships and record the names of the captains and mates. These souvenirs would then be sold. Few of these ships portrait plates still exist. Mark and Marjorie Allen.
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English Staffordshire plate, c. 1820-1830. A paddlewheeler of the Troy (NY) line.
John Mecray (American, born 1939) Shamrock V, 1995 signed lower left: “John Mecray” oil on linen 20x48 inches. The J-class yacht Shamrock V is probably the best known of the J-class yachts. Designed by Charles Nicholson for Sir Thomas Lipton to compete in the 1930 America’s Cup.
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PAMPILLONIA art deco platinum and diamond octagonal bracelet watch ($7,950), Pampillonia, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, pampillonia.com
JORGE ADELER signature collection “scull back” watch ($22,698), Jorge Adeler Jewelers, 772 Walker Rd., Great Falls,VA 22066, adelerjewelers.com
BREGUET “Reine de Naples” diamond and mother of pearl watch in 18k white gold ($36,100), Liljenquist & Beckstead,The Shops at Fairfax Square, 8075 Leesburg Pike,Vienna,VA 22182, liljenquistbeckstead.com
CARTIER “Calibre” 18 ct. pink-gold and stainless steel watch ($17,703), 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815, cartier.us
TAG HEUER “Aquaracer” caliber 5 watch ($3,838), Liljenquist & Beckstead,The Shops at Fairfax Square, 8075 Leesburg Pike,Vienna, VA 22182, liljenquistbeckstead.com
RAYMOND WEIL “Noemia” twotone diamond watch ($2,225), Lord & Taylor, 5255 Western Ave., NW, lordandtaylor.com
CARTIER “Tank Francaise” Diamond, 18k rose gold and stainless steel bracelet watch ($9,200), 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815, cartier.us
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her seventh ambassador), and his wife Susie marked the occasion with a glittering dinner in her honor for nearly 100 close friends, including her sisters and Sir Antony Acland, or “Number One,” who had appointed her in the first place. The doyenne of Washington’s embassy social secretary corps handled Hidde Ronde and Amb. of Finland Ritva Koukku-Ronde with Drew and Malyndah Gooden (Courtesy photo) the accolade with her usual grace, observMILESTONE I: Has it really been 20 years since the ing that she had been hired for two years, but Embassy of Finand’s landmark building joined was still there — and staying. the architectural parade on Embassy Row? It has, and to mark the anniversary that nation’s MILESTONE III: As one of the events that changed ambassador, Ritva Koukku-Ronde, and her the world, the collapse of the Soviet empire husband, Hidde Ronde, hosted a gala in the big and the end of the Cold War deserve menreception hall of the now famous glass structure tioning one more time. The Washington celeencased in a grid of copper screens. brations organized by different embassies had The embassy is well known for its sauna some memorable moments:Vaclav Havel’s bust parties, but clothes (black-tie) were required for installed in the U.S. Capitol and an outstandthis one. The guest of honor was Nobel Peace ing performance of Anton Dvorak’s symphony Prize Laureate Martti Ahtisaari, who inaugu- “From the New World” at the National Catherated the building in 1994 when he was presi- dral by the Czech Philharmonic; the jazz perdent of Finland. Four years ago, it was the first formance by Hungarian Gyorgy Ferenczi and Washington embassy to receive a Leed certifi- his group at the Cosmos Club; and the spooky cate (the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leader- reproduction of the Berlin Wall at the German ship in Energy and Environment Design). Also Embassy’s huge Unity Day reception. on hand was the towering presence (6-foot-10) of Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden, ON THE MOVE: It’s unusual enough for an embassy who has a Finnish mother and spends summers to relocate, and even more so when four misat the family farm near Helsinki. sions move simultaneously. Earlier this year, the Eastern Caribbean embassies of Dominica, St MILESTONE II: Amanda Downes has been the Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and social secretary at the British Embassy for 25 the Grenadines quit their respective chanceries years and in her honor Sir Peter Westmacott, in the same New Mexico Avenue NW location or “Number Seven” as she called him (he being when the lease ran out and the building was put
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rowing up in Prince G e o r g e ’s C o u n t y, there were not many opportunities for a kid like me. Playing sports was my everything; my world, my hobby, my social life and my salvation. It’s where I made friends, where I learned about teamwork and discipline and where I developed the confidence that would later drive me toward success. Without the Boys and Girls Club and amazing mentors, I would not be who I am today. I was fortunate enough to receive a baseball scholarship to George Washington University and I became the first person in my family to go to college, which opened many doors for me. I have seen firsthand how sports can be a force for good and how incredibly impactful it can be on a young person’s life. Sports can be the life-changing catalyst that is the difference between success and failure, between making an impact and becoming another statistic. It is this knowledge and deep appreciation for the power of sport that serves as my motivation for bringing the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to Washington in 2024. Our bid to host the Games would not only expose world-class sports to our young people, but also inspire them like I was inspired. Throughout history — in good times and bad times — the spirit of solidarity born from the Olympics has brought people together through the universal language of sport. It has also sparked new investment and urban revitalization, which can have a lasting impact on our neighborhoods. The most recent Olympic Games in 2012 was a transformative event for London. It provided a platform for new investment, which would not have happened otherwise, in once neglected neighborhoods
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like the East End. They invigorated the overall economy and created more than 70,000 jobs for Londoners. Within one year after the 2012 Games, new business investment helped London recoup its costs. Much like London did, we have the ability to bring our region together and help transform our neighborhoods in a way that only the Olympics can do. The bid offers us the potential to accelerate economic development in parts of Washington that need it the most through job creation and lasting programs to train the extended workforce necessary to prepare and host the Games. Washington’s bid has come a long way. We are honored to be one of four remaining cities being considered to partner with the US Olympic Committee (USOC) to bid internationally. In the next two months, the USOC will reach the end of a 16-month process that began with outreach to 35 U.S. cities and announce their decision. There is no doubt in my mind that our nation’s capital would compete forcefully on the world stage. It’s been a long time since I played ball after school at Bradberry or pick-up games in Capitol Heights, but one critical lesson I learned from my coaches and mentors was to capitalize on opportunities when they present themselves. This region has an unparalleled opportunity to jump-start youth sports and economic development in the parts of our communities that need it most. Already one of the world’s great cities, London recognized the opportunity when they had it and it has paid off for them in spades. Ours is here now and I say we take it. Russ Ramsey is chairman and CEO of Washington 2024, the nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the 2024 Olympic Games to Washington.
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Robert and Aimee Lehrman Favorite thing about Washington? It has a small town feel and big city smarts. Charitable cause closest to your heart? The Literacy Lab, Fair Chance, The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, Children’s Hospital and education Favorite Washington restaurant: Al Tiramisu for “Lobster Fra Diavolo”
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Mr. and Mrs. JAMES ABDO (Mai)
His Excellency the Ambassador of France GÉRARD ARAUD
Mrs. JOHN WILLIAM ABEL-SMITH (Mimi)
Mr. and Mrs. LOUIS M. ARONSON (Ami Becker)
The Honorable and Mrs. TYLER ABELL (Bess)
Ms. ADRIENNE ARSHT
The Honorable DAVID C. ACHESON
Mrs. ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL (Margaret)
Mr. JOHN B. (“JAY”) ADAMS, JR.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN ARUNDEL (Christine)
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER ADDISON (Sylvia Ripley)
Mr. and Mrs. PETER W. ARUNDEL (Brady)
Mr. and Mrs. JORGE ADELER (Graziela)
Mrs. MARTIN ATLAS (Liane)
Mr. and Mrs. DADI AKHAVAN (Farinaz) Mr. and Mrs. JOHN E. (“CHIP”) AKRIDGE, III (Sally)
Mr. ANDREW ATHY, JR.
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The Honorable MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT
Mr. and Mrs. BRET BAIER (Amy)
Best book you read all year? “In Praise of Slow” by Carl Honoré reminds us to pause from our addiction to living in an ever increasing fast forward and wired lifestyle and pause to savor the moment;
The Honorable and Mrs. CLIFFORD L. ALEXANDER, JR. (Adele)
Mr. ROBERT BARNETT and Ms. RITA BRAVER
The Honorable and Mrs. LAMAR ALEXANDER (Honey)
Mr. MICHAEL BARONE
Signature entertaining hallmarks? Creativity and fun! We take inspiration from the charitable organization’s mission and try to reflect its spirit with light-hearted but sincere homage using customized, decor, menus and takeaways.
H.E. the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia and Mrs. ADEL BIN AHMED AL-JUBEIR (Farah)
What do you collect? Contemporary and our children’s art
H.E. the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates and Mrs. YOUSEF AL-OTAIBA (Abeer)
Favorite travel destination? Harbor Island, where all you need is a book, a bucket and a bathing suit and the kids can play for hours on the powder soft pink sand.
H. E. the Ambassador of Kuwait Sheikh SALEM ABDULLAH AL-SABAH and Sheikha RIMA AL-SABAH
Mrs. W. TAPLEY BENNETT, JR. (Margaret)
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT ALTMAN (Lynda Carter)
Mr. and Mrs. RAYMOND (“RAY”) BENTON (Nina)
Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL ANSARI (Karen)
The Honorable and Mrs. WAYNE L. BERMAN (Lea)
Justice and Mrs. SAMUEL ALITO, JR. (Martha-Ann)
Mrs. JOE L. ALLBRITTON (Barbara Jean)
Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES L. BARTLETT (Martha) Mr. and Mrs. JOHN S. BEALE, JR. (Louise) H.E. the Ambassador of Australia KIM BEAZLEY and Ms. SUSIE ANNUS
Mr. and Dr. ROBERT L. ALLBRITTON (Elena)
H.E. the Ambassador of the Netherlands and Mrs. RUDOLF S.BEKINK(Gabrielle)
H.E. the Ambassador of Oman HUNAINA AL-MUGHAIRY and H.E. FUAD AL-HINAI
Mr. and Mrs. HARRY BELIN (Susan)
Mr. and Mrs. JAIME APARACIO (Petra)
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The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM J. BENNETT (Elayne)
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Mr. and Mrs. KENNETH D. BRODY (Carolyn)
Mr. and Mrs. ADAM K. BERNSTEIN (Tracy)
Mr. and Mrs. RAYMOND C. BROPHY (Jeanette)
The Honorable and Mrs. STUART A. BERNSTEIN (Wilma)
The Honorable ANN BROWN and Mr. DONALD A. BROWN
Mr. MAX N. BERRY
Mr. and Mrs. LEONARD H. BROWN, III (Diane Ray)
The Honorable and Mrs. ALBERT J. BEVERIDGE, III (Madzy)
Mrs. RONALD H. BROWN (Alma)
The Vice President of the United States and Mrs. JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR. (Jill)
Mr. E. EDWARD BRUCE
Mr. and Mrs. R. HUNTER BIDEN (Kathleen)
Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM L. BRYANT (Aliki)
The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES H. BILLINGTON (Marjorie)
The Honorable and Mrs. MARK BRZEZINSKI (Natalia)
H.E. the Ambassador of Italy and Mrs. CLAUDIO BISOGNIERO (Laura)
The Honorable and Mrs. ZBIGNIEW BRZEZINSKI (Emilie)
The Honorable and Mrs. ROBERT O. BLAKE (Sylvia)
Mrs. RUTH HALE BUCHANAN
Mr. ANTONY J. (“TONY”) BLINKEN and the Honorable Ms. EVAN RYAN
Mr. and Mrs. JOEL BUCHWALD (Tamara)
Ms. CAROL BLUE The Honorable and Mrs. ROY BLUNT (Abigail) The Speaker of the House of Representatives and Mrs. JOHN BOEHNER (Debbie) Mrs. THOMAS HALE BOGGS (Barbara) Mrs. SAMUEL E. BOGLEY (Rose Marie) The Honorable AVIS T. BOHLEN and Mr. DAVID P. CALLEO The Honorable and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER S. (“KIT”) BOND (Linda)
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Ms. MAGALEN OHRSTROM BRYANT
Favorite thing about Washington? Rania: Our friends.Washington has a highly intellectual and international community. Conversations at dinner parties are endlessly vibrant and interesting. Graham:Washington is the center of America’s international intellectual and political community. And it’s the home of the Deadskins!
Mr. and Mrs. WILEY T. BUCHANAN, III (Janis)
Mrs. LUCY BUCKLEY
Charitable cause closest your heart? Tomorrow’s Youth Organization( TYO), Refugees International,Vital Voices and Woodley House.
Ms. MAUREEN BUNYAN The Right Reverend MARIANN EDGAR BUDDE, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, and Mr. PAUL BUDDE Mr. and Mrs. CHILDS FRICK BURDEN (Elaine) Mr. and Mrs. I. TOWNSEND BURDEN, III (Valerie) Mrs. EDWARD B. BURLING, JR. (Frida) The Honorable RICHARD R. BURT Mr. and Mrs. DWIGHT BUSH (Antoinette/“Tony”)
Favorite restaurant? Rania: Marcel’s for filet mignon. Always; Graham: La Chaumiere.for cassoulet. Best book you read all year? Rania: “Baghdad Solitaire” by Leslie Cockburn; Graham: “The Good Spy” by Kai Bird
Count and Countess PEDER BONDE (Clarissa)
Mr. and Mrs. MARVIN P. BUSH (Margaret)
Mr. and Mrs. PAUL BONNER (Elizabeth)
Mr. and Mrs. C. MICHAEL BUXTON (Charlotte)
Signature entertaining hallmarks: Good wine
The Mayor-Elect of Washington, D.C., MURIEL BOWSER
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The Honorable BARBARA BOXER and Mr. STEWART BOXER
Mr. and Mrs. CALVIN CAFRITZ (Jane)
Mr. and Mrs. BRUCE F. BRADLEY (Sharon) Mr. and Mrs. DAVID G. BRADLEY (Katherine) Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM (“BILL”) BRAWNER (Greta) Miss EDITH H. (“BOBBIE”) BREWSTER Justice and Mrs. STEPHEN G. BREYER (Joanna) Mr. and Mrs. ARTURO E. BRILLEMBOURG
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Favorite travel destination? The South of France and Jamaica.
Mr. and Mrs. CONRAD CAFRITZ (Ludmila) Mrs. PEGGY COOPER CAFRITZ
Favorite website or app? Rania: Uber. It completely transformed my New York experience: Graham: Washington Post app.
Mrs. WILLIAM N. CAFRITZ (“Buffy”) Mrs. CHARLES A. CAMALIER, JR. (Anne) Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES A. CAMALIER, III (Patricia)
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Mr. and Mrs. F. DAVIS CAMALIER (Lynda) Ms. LORI D. CAMALIER
The Honorable NANCY G. BRINKER
Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL CANTACUZENE (Elizabeth)
The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM E. BROCK, III (Sandra)
Mr. and Mrs. RODION CANTACUZENE (Melissa)
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The Honorable MORTIMER M. CAPLIN
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN COCHRAN (Barbara)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN J. (“JACK”) DEGIOIA (Theresa)
Mr. and Mrs. BERNARD J. CARL (Joan)
The Honorable THAD COCHRAN
The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN DELANEY (April)
Ms. MARGARET CARLSON
Mr. and Mrs. ANDREW COCKBURN (Leslie)
Mr. and Mrs. DONALD DELL (Carole)
The Honorable and Mrs. RICHARD W. CARLSON (Patricia)
Mr. and Mrs. C. SHELBY COFFEY, III (Mary Lee)
Mr. PHILIP DEUTCH and Ms. MARNE LEVINE
Mr. and Mrs. NEIL D. COHEN (Marcy)
Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES J. DIBONA (Evelyn)
Mr. and Mrs. TUCKER CARLSON (Susan)
The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM S. COHEN (Janet Langhart)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DICKERSON (Ann)
Ms. JENNY SPRINGER
The Honorable and Mrs. FRANK C. CARLUCCI (Marcia) Mr. JAMES CARNEY and Ms. CLAIRE SHIPMAN Mrs. JORGE E. CARNICERO (Jacqueline) Mr. and Mrs. JORGE J. CARNICERO (Rima) Mr. and Mrs. STEPHANE CARNOT (Brooke) Mrs. CONSTANCE CARTER Mrs. MCGHEE CARTER (Marcia) Mr. TOM CARVER and Ms. KATTY KAY Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN M. (“STEVE”) CASE (Jean) Mrs. EUGENE B. CASEY (Betty) Mr. and Mrs. HENRY C. CASHEN, II (Diana) Mr. and Mrs. ENRICO CECCHI (Andrea) Mr. and Mrs. GIUSEPPE CECCHI (Mercedes) Mr. KEVIN ST. CLAIR CHAFFEE Mrs. DAVID CHALLINOR (Joan) Mrs. ALDUS H. CHAPIN (Dolly) The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN E. CHAPOTON (Sally)
Mr. and Mrs. JONATHAN E. COLBY (Susan)
Mr. and Mrs. C. WYATT (“DICK”) DICKERSON (Tandy)
The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM T. COLEMAN (Lovida)
The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN D. DINGELL (Deborah/“Debbie”)
Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES N. (“CHUCK”) CONCONI (Janelle Jones)
Mr. BARRY DIXON
Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL M. (“MIKE”) CONNORS (Julia)
The Honorable and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER J. DODD (Jacki)
The Honorable ESTHER COOPERSMITH
The Honorable ROBERT J. (“BOB”) DOLE and the Honorable ELIZABETH DOLE
Mr. DAVID CORN and Ms. WELMOED LAANSTRA Dr. and Mrs. MILTON CORN (Gilan Tocco)
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER J. DONATELLI (Karen)
Mr. and Mrs. WARREN J. COX (Claire)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DONOVAN (Linda)
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT H. CRAFT, JR. (Margaret)
The Honorable SHAUN DONOVAN, Director, Office of Management and Budget, and Ms. LIZA GILBERT
Ms. FRANCESCA CRAIG Dr. and Mrs. WILLIAM H. CROCKER (Jean) Miss CAROLINE CROFT Ms. LAVINIA CURRIER The Honorable and Mrs. WALTER L. CUTLER (Didi)
The Honorable and Mrs. O. DONALDSON CHAPOTON (Mary Jo)
Mr. and Mrs. JAMES M. CUTTS (June)
Mrs. KEVIN P. CHARLES (Ellen MacNeille Charles)
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Mr. and Mrs. LEO A. DALY, III (Grega) Mr. JOHN M. DAMGARD, II Miss REBECCA P. DARLINGTON
Miss AMANDA DOWNES Mrs. CHRISTINE DOWNEY Her Excellency the Ambassador of Monaco MAGUY MACCARIO DOYLE Ms. ELIZABETH DREW The Honorable and Mrs. KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN (Jacqueline) Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD N. DUBIN (Elizabeth) Mrs. ROBERT W. DUEMLING (Louisa) The Honorable JOSEPH D. DUFFEY Mr. LAMMOT DU PONT
Mrs. STUART C. DAVIDSON (Sally)
Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM H. (“MIKE”) DU PONT (Rein)
Mr. JACK DAVIES and Ms. KAY KENDALL
Mrs. BRICE MCADOO CLAGETT (Diana)
Mrs. MICHAEL K. DEAVER (Carolyn)
The Honorable and Mrs. RAYMOND C. CLEVENGER, III (Leslie)
Mr. and Mrs. R. LESLIE DEAK (Moshira)
The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Mr. and Mrs. GUY O. DOVE, III (Valerie)
The Honorable and Mrs. THOMAS A. DASCHLE (Linda Hall)
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. CICERO (Catherine Conover)
The Honorable WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON and The Honorable HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
The Honorable PAULA J. DOBRIANSKY
Mr. and Mrs. ELI WHITNEY DEBEVOISE, II (Heidi) Mr. and Mrs. ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE (Alexandra) Mr. DAVID A. DECKELBAUM
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT DUVALL (Luciana Pedraza) Mr. and Mrs. ALBERT J. DWOSKIN(Claire)
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Ms. AMANDA BENNETT
Mr. PETER ELLEFSON and Ms. DEBORAH F. RUTTER
H.E. the Ambassador of Liechtenstein CLAUDIA FRITSCHE
Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN GRAHAM (Cathy)
Mrs. ANNE LIVINGSTON EMMET
Mr. DAVID FRUM and Ms. DANIELLE CRITTENDEN
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN D. GRAY (Melissa Phipps)
The Honorable and Mrs. CRAIG L. FULLER (Karen)
Mrs. HERMEN GREENBERG (Monica)
Mrs. RICHARD ENGLAND, SR. (Lois) The Reverend Monsignor JOHN J. ENZLER Mr. XAVIER F. EQUIHUA Mr. and Mrs. RICARDO ERNST (Isabel) Dr. and Mrs. AHMAD R. ESFANDIARY (Judy) Mrs. MELVYN J. ESTRIN (Suellen) Mrs. BENJAMIN C. EVANS, JR. (Jan) The Honorable JACK EVANS and Ms. MICHELE SEIVER
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Ms. PAGE EVANS Mrs. ROWLAND EVANS, JR. (Katherine)
Dr. and Mrs. MATTHEW B. GAVIN (Holidae Hayes) Reverend WILLIAM GEORGE, S.J.
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The Honorable C. BOYDEN GRAY
Mr. GEORGE GRAYSON
Mr. TED GREENBERG and Ms. TAMMY HADDAD The Honorable ALAN GREENSPAN and Ms. ANDREA MITCHELL Mr. and Mrs. G. LAUDER GREENWAY, II
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The Honorable JULIUS GENACHOWSKI and Ms. RACHEL GOSLINS
Mr. and Mrs. ROLF GRAAGE (France)
Ms. ANN GERACIMOS Mr. and Mrs. BERNARD S. GEWIRZ (Sarah)
Mr. KEN GROSSINGER and Ms. MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN
Mr. and Mrs. CARL S. GEWIRZ (Nancy)
Mr. and Mrs. EDWIN S. GROSVENOR (Deborah)
Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL K. GEWIRZ (Cleo)
Mr. and Mrs. GILBERT M. GROSVENOR (Mary Helen)
Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN B. GEWIRZ (Katrina)
Mrs. RUTH NOBLE GROOM
H.E. the Ambassador of Spain RAMON GIL-CASARES
Miss SARAH A. GROSVENOR
The Honorable and Mrs. JOSEPH B. GILDENHORN (Alma)
Mr. and Mrs. ACHILLE MURAT GUEST (Judith)
Mrs. HAMILTON FISH, JR. (Mary Ann)
The Honorable and Mrs. DOUGLAS H. GINSBURG (Dorothy/“Deecy”)
The Honorable and Mrs. CARLOS M. GUTIERREZ (“Edi”)
Mrs. WILLIAM H. G. FITZGERALD (Annelise)
Justice RUTH BADER GINSBURG
Mr. and Mrs. ROLAND A. FLAMINI (Diane)
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Mr. BRENT GLASS and Ms. CATHRYN KELLER
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT M. HAFT (Mary)
Mr. and Mrs. MAXIMO FLÜGELMAN (Sedi)
Mrs. GILBERT HAHN, JR. (Margot)
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT T. FOLEY (Carol)
The Honorable and Mrs. DANIEL R. GLICKMAN (Rhoda)
Mr. and Mrs. LEE M. FOLGER (Juliet)
Mr. and Mrs. DONALD GLICKMAN (Mia)
Mr. and Mrs. GREGORY HALL (Wendy Adeler)
Mrs. NANCY (“BITSEY”) MCELROY FOLGER
Ms. JULEANNA GLOVER
The Honorable and Mrs. LLOYD N. HAND (Ann)
Mr. and Mrs. NEIL C. FOLGER (Izette)
Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN GOLDBERG (Diana)
Mr. and Mrs. FRANKLIN L. HANEY, SR. (“Emmy”)
Mrs. YOLANDE FOX
The Honorable and Mrs. BARTON J. (“BART”) GORDON (Leslie)
Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD HANLON (Pamela)
Ms. KAREN FINNEY The Honorable JULIE FINLEY Mr. and Mrs. FRANK FIORINA (Carly) Mr. JOHN D. FIRESTONE
The Honorable BRANDON H. GROVE, JR.
Mrs. CHARLES E. GUGGENHEIM (Marion)
Mrs. NAJEEB E. HALABY (Libby)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN C. GORE (Antonia/“Toni”)
Mr. THOMAS HARDHART and Ms. VIRGINIA SHORE
Mrs. MARY ELIZABETH (“TIPPER”) GORE
The Honorable JANE HARMAN
Mrs. WILLIAM E. FRENZEL (Ruthy)
Judge and Mrs. WALTER GORMAN (Sarah)
Mr. MATTHEW T. HASTINGS
Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS FRIEDMAN (Ann)
Mr. and Mrs. KINGDON GOULD, III (Kristin)
Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED FRIENDLY,
Mr. DONALD E. GRAHAM and
Mr. TODD HATHAWAY and Ms. NORA MACCOBY HATHAWAY
Mr. and Mrs. JAMES C. FREE (Ann) The Honorable and Mrs. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN (Virginia)
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Mrs. PATRICIA E. HOWAR
Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN A. HAYES (Theo)
Miss JANET A. HOWARD
Mr. and Mrs. WEBB COOK HAYES, IV (Sara)
The Honorable STENY H. HOYER
Mrs. JOHN W. HECHINGER, SR. (June)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN E. HUNNICUTT (Catherine)
Mr. and Mrs. S. ROSS HECHINGER (Susan)
Mr. AL HUNT and Ms. JUDY WOODRUFF
Mr. ROBERT E. HEGGESTAD
The Honorable BONNIE MCELVEEN HUNTER and Mr. BYNUM M. HUNTER
Mr. and Mrs. J. RODERICK HELLER, III (Kay) Mrs. RICHARD M. HELMS (Cynthia) Ms. HELEN LEE HENDERSON Mr. and Mrs. JOHN HENDRICKS (Maureen) Mr. C. WOLCOTT HENRY Mr. JOHN HENRY and Ms. ANN CRITTENDEN
Mrs. RAYMOND J. HOWAR (Pamela)
Charitable cause closest your heart? Vital Voices Global Partnership and Conservation International.
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Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL HERRALD (Susan) Mrs. ANITA G. HERRICK
Mr. and Mrs. JEAN-LOUIS IMHOFF (Michele)
Mrs. CHRISTIAN A. HERTER, JR. (Catherine)
Mr. and Mrs. MARTIN INDYK (Gahl)
Mr. JULIO E. HEURTEMATTE, JR.
Mr. JOHN PETERS IRELAN
Mr. ROBERT M. HIGDON, JR.
Ms. MAXINE ISAACS
Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE G. HILL (Christine)
Mr. and Mrs. WALTER ISAACSON (Cathy)
Mr. ROBIN HILL
Mr. and Mrs. C. OLIVER ISELIN, III (Swannie)
The Honorable CARLA HILLS
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER ISHAM (Jennifer)
Ms. IRENE HIRANO
Mrs. EUGENE ISTOMIN (Marta)
Mr. ROBERT G. HISAOKA
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Favorite Washington restaurant and what you order there? Café Milano holds a special place in our hearts; Franco Nuschese launched his restaurant the same year we arrived in Washington, and it quickly established itself as a place we were sure to see friends all having a great time and a great meal. Best book you read all year? Donna: “Charleston” by Margaret Bradham Thornton who is a leading scholar on Southern literature. Mack:“National Insecurity: American Leadership in an Age of Fear,“ by David Rothkopf
Dr. and Mrs. AARON G. JACKSON (Alexine)
Mrs. WALTER J. HODGES (Margaret)
Mr. HUGH NEWELL JACOBSEN
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTIAN C. HOHENLOHE (Nora)
Mr. and Mrs. SIMON T. JACOBSEN (Ruth)
The Honorable ERIC H. HOLDER, JR., Attorney General, and Dr. SHARON MALONE
Mr. and Mrs. ERNEST D. (“ERNIE”) JARVIS (Debbie)
Mrs. WALLACE F. HOLLADAY (Wilhelmina)
Mr. and Mrs. SAID JAWAD (Shamim)
Mr. and Mrs. WALLACE F. HOLLADAY, JR. (Winton)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN JEPPSON, III (Wendy Benchley)
Mr. ROBERT HOLLENSTEINER
Mr. and Mrs. FREEBORN GARRETSON JEWETT, JR. (Joan)
The Honorable and Mrs. STUART W. HOLLIDAY (Gwen)
Favorite thing about Washington? When guests come to visit, our favorite thing is to take them to the Kennedy Center.
The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN M. HUNTSMAN, JR. (Mary Kaye)
The Honorable and Mrs. PAUL R. IGNATIUS (Nancy)
Mr. JIM HOAGLAND and Ms. JANE STANTON HITCHCOCK
Mack and Donna McLarty
Signature entertaining hallmarks: Bringing together the vibrant, diverse mix of people unique to our nation’s capital: diplomats, government officials, business leaders, journalists, academics, artists, scientists, and more, from across the country and around the world — even from across the political aisle!
Mr. and Mrs. JAY L. JOHNSON (Sydney/“Nini”)
The Honorable and Mrs. LINWOOD HOLTON (Virginia/“Jinks”)
Mr. ROBERT (“ROBIN”) JOHNSON
Mr. and Mrs. H. CARTER HOOD (Amanda Smith)
Mr. and Mrs. VERNON E. JORDAN (Ann)
Mr. and Mrs. OUTERBRIDGE HORSEY (Georgina)
Mrs. J. HOWARD JOYNT, III (Carol)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN K. HOSKINSON (Ana) Mr. and Mrs. ARTHUR A. HOUGHTON, III (Peggy)
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Mr. MICHAEL KAHN
Mrs. EDMOND N. HOWAR (Margaret)
Mr. MICHAEL KAISER and Mr. JOHN ROBERTS
What do you collect? Donna: Latin American art; Mack: Antique tartanware reflecting our Scottish heritage Favorite travel destination? Dallas, to see our near-perfect granddaughter, Los Angeles and Little Rock to spend quality time with lifelong friends.
Mr. and Mrs. EVAN JONES (“Cindy”)
Favorite website or cellphone app? Donna: HubbleSite.org is out of this world! Mack: FaceTime is wonderful for connecting with my granddaughter.
Mrs. ALAN I. KAY (Dianne)
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Mr. LASALLE D. LEFFALL, III
General (U.S. M.C., Ret.) and Mrs. P. X. KELLY (Barbara)
Mr. and Mrs. JAMES LEHRER (Kate)
Mrs. JACK KEMP (Joanne)
Mr. SAMUEL LEHRMAN
Justice and Mrs. ANTHONY M. KENNEDY (Mary)
Mrs. SUSAN CARMEL LEHRMAN
Mrs. EDWARD M. KENNEDY (Victoria)
Mr. JAMES H. LEMON, JR.
The Honorable JOHN F. KERRY, Secretary of State, and Mrs. TERESA HEINZ
Mr. and Mrs. THEODORE J. (“TED”) LEONSIS (Lynn)
Favorite thing about Washington? It is a village.
Mr. JOSEPH KEUSCH and Ms. JAN NEUHARTH
Mr. and Mrs. DANI LEVINAS (Mirella)
Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM J. KILBERG (Bobbie)
Mr. DAVID C. LEVY and Ms. CAROLE L. FELD
Mr. JAMES V. KIMSEY
Mr. and Mrs. H. FINLAY LEWIS (“Willee”)
Charitable cause closest your heart? The Humane Society, National Theatre, Imagination Stage.
Mr. and Mrs. MARK KIMSEY (Sarah) Mr. AUSTIN H. (“KIP”) KIPLINGER
The Honorable and Mrs. HENRIK LILJEGREN (Nil)
Favorite Washington restaurant? Jetties for a Surfside Sandwich.
Mr. and Mrs. KNIGHT A. KIPLINGER (Ann)
Mr. THOMAS L. LILJENQUIST
Mrs. TODD L. KIPLINGER (Dana)
Mrs. R. ROBERT LINOWES (Ada)
Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN KNAPP (Diane)
Mr. and Mrs. JAN M. LODAL (Elizabeth)
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER KOCH (Susan)
Mrs. JOHN G. LOFFT (Vibeke)
Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD KOCH (Doro Bush)
Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT ALAN LOGAN (Lydia)
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT KOGOD (Arlene)
Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES PILLSBURY LORD (Gay)
The Honorable TOM C. KOROLOGOS and The Honorable ANN KOROLOGOS
Mr. WINSTON BAO LORD
Mrs. POLLY KRAFT Mr. THOMAS KRÄHENBÜHL and Ms. DOROTHY M. KOSINSKI
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT LEHRMAN (Aimee)
Ms. ANNE MARIE LYNCH
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Mr. and Mrs. RAJ KUMAR (Maria Teresa)
Mr. and Mrs. RAY MAHMOOD(Shaista)
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Mrs. CAMERON J. LACLAIR, JR. (Mary) The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Mrs. CHRISTINE LAGARDE The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES C. LANGDON, JR. (Sandy) Mr. and Mrs. CHISWELL DABNEY LANGHORNE, JR. (Barbara) Mr. and Mrs. ANTHONY LANIER (Isabelle) Mr. and Mrs. CLIMIS G. LASCARIS (Carol) Mr. W. DAVID LAWSON, IV
Mrs. CHRISTOPHER J. MAKINS (Wendy) The Honorable and Mrs. FREDERIC V. MALEK (Marlene) Mr. and Mrs. FREDERIC W. MALEK (Britlan) Mrs. JAMES P. MALONEY, JR. (Rosalie) Ms. ANN WALKER MARCHANT Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE T. MARCOU (Karen Barker) The Honorable EDWARD J. MARKEY and Dr. SUSAN BLUMENTHAL Mr. and Mrs. DAVID S. MARRIOTT (Carrie)
Robert Higdon
Best book you read all year? Joan River’s “Diary of a Mad Diva” Signature entertaining hallmarks: Small groups for drinks & dinner, bundles of flowers, a mixing of porcelain & silver What do you collect? Meissen Monkey Orchestra pieces, based on the satirical illustration of the French artist Christophe Huet during the 18th century Favorite travel destination? Staying at a dear friend’s lovely house in Villefranche-sur-Mer, a charming French town set on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean What are your holiday traditions? The Grand-Hotel du Cap Ferrat in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a great bed and breakfast! What are your holiday traditions? Celebrating at home with family and friends
The Honorable and Mrs. JIM LEACH (Elisabeth)
Mr. and Mrs. J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, JR. (Donna Rae)
Favorite website or cellphone app? americas-table.com and Parkmobile.com
The Honorable and Mrs. PATRICK LEAHY (Marcelle)
Ms. JACQUELINE BADGER MARS
Pet peeve: Motorcades
The Honorable and Mrs. PAUL LAXALT (Carol)
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT E. LEE, IV (Carew) Mr. and Mrs. DANIEL H. LEEDS (Sunita) Dr. and Mrs. LASALLE D. LEFFALL, JR. (Ruth)
Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD E. MARRIOTT (Nancy)
Mrs. VIRGINIA CRETELLA MARS The Honorable CAPRICIA P. MARSHALL and Dr. ROBERT MARSHALL
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Mr. and Mrs. CLARKE OHRSTROM (Molly)
The Honorable MARY V. MOCHARY
Mrs. RICARD R. OHRSTROM (Allen) Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER OLSEN (Michelle)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN J. MASON (JoAnn)
The Honorable and Mrs. ANTHONY J. (“TOBY”) MOFFETT, JR. (Myra)
Mr. and Mrs. PETER MARX (Toni)
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT J. MONAHAN, JR. (Laurie)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN MURDOCH MATHESON (Susan)
Mr. and Mrs. C. BRAXTON MONCURE (Deborah)
Ms. CANDYCE MARTIN Mr. GUY MARTIN Mr. JUREK MARTIN and Ms. KATHLEEN NEWLAND
Mrs. GEORGE L. OHRSTROM, JR. (Jacqueline)
Ms. MAUREEN ORTH Mrs. JOHN R. OTTINA (Mollie) The Honorable MARY M. OURISMAN and Mr. MANDELL J. OURISMAN
Mrs. BONNIE BUCHANAN MATHESON
Dr. ROBERT MONTGOMERY and Ms. DENYCE GRAVES
Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES T. MATHESON (Julie)
Mrs. WENDY BURDEN MORGAN
Mr. and Mrs. MALCOLM MATHESON, III (Gail)
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT MOSES (Patricia Kluge)
Mr. ROBERT R. MATHESON
Mr. ERIC L. MOTLEY
Mr. CHARLES B. MATHIAS
Mr. ROGER H. MUDD
General (U.S.M.C. Ret.) and Mrs. PETER PACE (Lynne)
Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD J. MATHIAS (Dale)
Mrs. PAT MUNROE (Mary)
Her Imperial Majesty FARAH PAHLAVI
The Honorable DORIS MATSUI
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER MURRAY (Carlotta)
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS (Kathleen)
Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS J. MURRAY (Evelyn)
His Imperial Highness Prince REZA PAHLAVI and Her Imperial Highness Princess YASMINE PAHLAVI
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Mr. ERNEST N. MAY, JR. The Honorable and Mrs. TERENCE R. (“TERRY”) MCAULIFFE (Dorothy)
Mr. and Mrs. HOWARD T. OWENS (Marnie)
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The Honorable and Mrs. CHARLES S. PASHAYAN (Sheila)
The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN D. NEGROPONTE (Diane)
Mr. and Mrs. SAM PATTEN (Laura)
The Honorable TIMOTHY J. MCBRIDE and The Honorable ANITA MCBRIDE
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT C. NELSON (Julia)
Senator and Mrs. JOHN MCCAIN (Cindy)
Mrs. JOHN A. NEVIUS (Sally)
Mrs. JOHN S. MCCAIN, JR. (Roberta)
Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM V. NEWLIN (Louisa)
His Eminence Cardinal THEODORE E. MCCARRICK
The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM T. NEWMAN, JR. (Sheila Johnson)
The Honorable MITCH MCCONNELL and the Honorable ELAINE LAN CHAO
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT C. NICHOLAS, III (Lynn)
Ms. DOROTHY MCGHEE The Honorable and Mrs. THOMAS F. (“MACK”) MCLARTY, III (Donna) The Honorable JULIETTE CLAGETT MCLENNAN Mrs. ROBERT S. MCNAMARA (Diana) Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM F. MCSWEENY (Dorothy) Mr. DAVID L. MERCER Mrs. PHILIP MERRILL (Eleanor) Mr. and Mrs. THEODORE A. MILES (Carlotta/“Buffy”) Dr. and Mrs. WENDELL G. MILES (Ann) Mrs. G. WILLIAM MILLER (Ariadna) Mr. and Mrs. JAMES P. MILLS, JR. (Deborah) The Honorable and Mrs. NORMAN MINETTA (Danealia/”Deni”)
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Dr. and Mrs. THOMAS P. NIGRA (Jane)
Mr. and Mrs. HAVEN N. B. PELL (Mina)
The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM A. NITZE (Ann)
The Honorable NANCY PELOSI and Mr. PAUL PELOSI
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT H. (“BOB”) NIXON (Sarah)
Mr. MARK PENN and Ms. NANCY JACOBSON
Her Majesty Queen NOOR
Mrs. CHARLES H. PERCY (Loraine)
Mr. FRANCO NUSCHESE
Mr. LUCIAN PERKINS and Ms. SARAH TANGUY
Mr. And Mrs. LAWRENCE C. NUSSDORF (Melanie)
Mr. and Mrs. DAVID PERLIN (Skye Raiser) Mr. JOSEPH G. PERPICH and Ms. CATHY SULZBERGER
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The President of the United States BARACK OBAMA and First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA Justice SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR
Ms. LAUREN PETERSON Dr. and Mrs. MICHAEL J. PETITE (Jeannette) Mr. and Mrs. JOHN E. PFLIEGER (Donna)
Mr. CHRISTOPHER OGDEN and Ms. LINDA FUSELIER
The Honorable THOMAS R. PICKERING Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL P. PILLSBURY (Susan)
Ms. DIANA (“DEEDY”) OGDEN and Ms. MARGO L. CARPER
Mr. and Mrs. PHILIP W. PILLSBURY, JR. (Nina)
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER OHRSTROM (Lilla)
Mr. and Mrs. WALTER H. PINCUS (Ann)
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Miss PATRICIA BENNETT SAGON
The Honorable CHELLIE PINGREE and Mr. DONALD SUSSMAN
Mr. CHRISTOPHER REITER
Mr. and Mrs. KYLE SAMPERTON (Kim)
Mr. and Mrs. RANDOLPH W. RENCHARD (Lila)
Mr. and Mrs. ROGER SANT (Victoria/“Vicki”)
Mr. BILL PLANTE and Ms. ROBIN SMITH
Mr. JAMES V. REYES
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER S. SARGENT (Ann)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN D. PODESTA (Mary)
Mr. PERCIVAL L. REYNOLDS, JR.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN A. SARGENT (Susan)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN J. POHANKA (Lynn)
Mr. and Mrs. R. ROLAND REYNOLDS (Diana)
Mr. and Mrs. ARTURO SARUKHAN
Mr. and Mrs. CURTIS POLK (Amanda)
Mr. and Mrs. WAYNE REYNOLDS (Catherine)
Mr. KENNETH M. POLLACK and Ms. ANDREA KOPPEL
Mrs. WALTER T. RIDDER (Marie)
(Veronica Valencia) His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. KENICHIRO SASAE (Nobuko)
Mrs. ABE POLLIN (Irene)
The Honorable and Mrs. THOMAS J. RIDGE (Michele)
Mr. and Mrs. B. FRANCIS SAUL, II (“Tricia”)
Mr. and Mrs. HERMAN PORTEN (Regina)
Mr. and Mrs. C. JACKSON RITCHIE, JR. (Jane)
Mr. and Mrs. B. FRANCIS SAUL, III (Dawn)
Mr. and Mrs. NORMAN S. PORTENOY (Winifred)
The Honorable and Mrs. CHARLES S. (“CHUCK”) ROBB (Lynda)
Justice and Mrs. ANTONIN SCALIA (Maureen)
The Honorable and Mrs. COLIN L. POWELL (Alma)
Mr. and Mrs. ARLIE SCHARDT
(Bonnie Nelson Schwartz)
Mr. and Mrs. EARL A. POWELL, III (Nancy)
The Chief Justice of the United States and Mrs. JOHN G. ROBERTS (Jane)
Mr. NICHOLAS B. SCHEETZ
Lady PREVIN (Heather)
Ms. ROXANNE ROBERTS
Mr. and Mrs. BOB SCHIEFFER (Patricia)
Miss JUDY LYNN PRINCE
Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN ROBERTS (“Cokie”)
Mr. and Mrs. FREDERICK H. PRINCE (Diana) Dr. and Mrs. JEROLD J. PRINCIPATO (Marjorie)
The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN D. (“JAY”) ROCKEFELLER, IV (Sharon)
Mr. and Mrs. NASH WHITNEY SCHOTT (Aniko Gaal)
The Honorable PENNY S. PRITZKER, Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. BRYAN TRAUBERT
The Honorable and Mrs. FREDERICK B. ROONEY (Evelyn)
Mr. ROBERT C. SCHWARTZ
Mr. JOHN PYLES and Ms. BARBARA HARRISON
Mr. and TIMOTHY C. ROONEY and Ms. DANA DEMANGE
The Honorable BRENT SCOWCROFT
Mrs. EBEN W. PYNE (Nancy)
The Honorable SELWA S. (“LUCKY”) ROOSEVELT
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The Honorable CAROL L. SCHWARTZ
Ms. GAIL SCOTT
His Imperial Highness Prince ERMIAS SAHLE-SELASSIE HAILE SELASSIE and Princess SELASSIE (Saba)
Mrs. J. EUGENE QUINN (Irene/“Margy”)
The Honorable JONATHAN C. ROSE and The Honorable SUSAN PORTER ROSE
The Honorable PETER A. SELFRIDGE, chief of protocol of the United States, and Mrs Selfridge (Parita))
Ms. SALLY QUINN
Mr. and Mrs. BRUCE ROSS-LARSON (Shelly)
The Honorable and Mrs. IVAN SELIN (Nina)
Mr. THOMAS H. QUINN
Ms. RYNTHIA M. ROST
The Honorable and Mrs. WILLIAM S. SESSIONS (Alice)
Mr. and Mrs. WHAYNE S. QUIN (Ursula)
Mr. and Mrs. RANDOLPH D. ROUSE (Michelle)
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The Honorable MARY (“MOLLY”) RAISER
The Honorable and Mrs. EDWARD RANDALL ROYCE (Marie)
Mr. and Mrs. MITCHELL RALES (Emily)
Mr. and Mrs. DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN (Alice)
Mr. and Mrs. MARK SHRIVER (Jeanne)
Mr. and Mrs. W. RUSSELL RAMSEY (Norma)
Mr. and Mrs. MILES RUBIN(Nancy)
Mr.TIMOTHY SHRIVER and Ms. LINDA POTTER
Mr. FRANK B. RANDOLPH
Mrs. OTTO J. RUESCH (Jeanne)
Mrs. DONALD RAPPAPORT (Susan)
Dr. and Mrs. LOCKWOOD RUSH (“Jackie”)
Mr. and Mrs. SIMON SIDAMONERISTOFF (Nancy)
The Honorable and Mrs. JAMIN B. (“JAMIE”) RASKIN (Sarah Bloom)
Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS D. RUTHERFOORD, JR. (Jean)
Mrs. ELIZABETH B. (“BETSEY”) REA
The Honorable and Mrs. FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR. (Genevieve/”Genny”)
Mr. and Mrs. GANT REDMON (Frances) Mr. and Mrs. SAMUEL S. REED (Juliet) Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS A. REED (Vanessa) Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES H. (“CHIP”)
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Mrs. ANWAR SADAT (Jihan)
The Honorable and Mrs. LAWRENCE SMALL (Sandra)
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN SAFER (Joy)
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Mr. and Mrs. JOHN T. TAFT (Christine)
Mrs. ROBERT H. SMITH (Clarice)
The Honorable STROBE TALBOTT
Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN SMITH (Sally Bedell Smith)
Mrs. W. WAVERLY TAYLOR (Edmée)
The Honorable and Mrs. MARION H. (“JOE”) SMOAK (Mary Frances)
Mrs. DANIEL J. TERRA (Judith)
Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD (“DICK”) SNOWDON, III (Catharine)
Mr. and Mrs. PHILIP THOMAS (Patti)
Mr. and Mrs. DANIEL SNYDER (Tanya) Mr. DAVID SOLOMON and Ms. JANE MANSOUR Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL R. SONNENREICH (Linda) Mr. GENE SPERLING and Ms. ALISON ABNER Mr. and Mrs. DAVID J. STEEL (Susan Watters) Mr. and Mrs. PATRICK STEEL (Lee Satterfield) Mr. T. GARRICK STEELE Mr. and Mrs. ANDREW STEPHEN (Katherine Field) Mr. and Mrs. JAMES MORGAN (“JAMIE”) STERLING (Lisa) Mrs. ISAAC STERN (Linda) Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD R. (“TED”) STETTINIUS (Sarah) Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH STETTINIUS, JR. (Regina) Mr. and Mrs. GUY T. STEUART, II (Margaret) Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE C. STEVENS, JR. (Elizabeth/“Liz”) Mrs. THEODORE F. STEVENS (Catherine) The Honorable ANN STOCK and Mr. STUART C. STOCK Mrs. WALTER J. STOESSEL, JR. (Mary Ann) Mrs. AUCHINCLOSS STRAIGHT (Nina) Mrs. HENRY STRONG (Malan) Mrs. FRANKLIN L. STROUD (Kandy) Ms. KIMBALL STROUD
Favorite thing about Washington? Parks and running/bike trails.
Mr. and Mrs. EVAN THOMAS (Oscie)
Charitable cause closest your heart? N St Village, City Dance, Special Olympics.
Mr. DODGE D. THOMPSON Mr. RICHARD E. THOMPSON Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM R. TIEFEL (Norma)
Favorite Washington restaurant and what you order there? The Dubliner! Our order: confidential.
Mr. and Mrs. MAURICE B. TOBIN (Joan) Mr. and Mrs. VLADIMIR S. TOLSTOYMILOSLAVSKY (Suzanne) Mrs. SAMI E. TOTAH (Annie) The Honorable KATHLEEN KENNEDY TOWNSEND and Mr. DAVID L. TOWNSEND Mrs. LEWIS R. TOWNSEND (Ann Van Devanter) Mr. and Mrs. STEPHEN J. TRACHTENBERG (Francine) Mr. GEOFFREY O. TRACY and Ms. NORAH O’DONNELL
Best book you read all year? “Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most” (by Timothy Shriver) ... of course! Signature entertaining hallmarks: Moving furniture to create spaces for openness, laughter, and dancing What do you collect? We try not to collect anything other than friends
Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL TRAGER (Mariella)
Favorite travel destination? Connecticut inns, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod
Mr. and Mrs. C. BOWDOIN TRAIN (Georgina) Mrs. RUSSELL E. TRAIN (Aileen) Admiral and Mrs. STANSFIELD TURNER (Marion)
Favorite hotel or resort? The Study in New Haven, Conn. because it is comfy, friendly and in the action
The Honorable JOSEPH DAVIES TYDINGS
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V Mrs. JACK J. VALENTI (Mary Margaret)
Ms. JOANNA STURM
Mr. JAMES F. VALENTINE and Ms. KATHY KEMPER
Mr. A. MICHAEL SULLIVAN, JR.
Mrs. CHARLOTTE CRAWFORD VAN METRE
Mr.. KEVIN SULLIVAN and Ms. MARY JORDAN
Mr. CHRISTOPHER T. VAN ROIJEN
Mrs. MARY H. DAVIDSON SWIFT
Mr. and Mrs. PETER P. VAN ROIJEN (Beatrice)
The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES WADSWORTH SYMINGTON (Sylvia)
The Honorable PHILIP L. VERVEER and The Honorable MELANNE VERVEER
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Dr. and Mrs. GIORGIO G. VIA (Anna Maria)
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The Honorable WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, IV
What are your holiday traditions? Capture the flag with kids of all ages regardless of the weather Favorite website or cellphone app? contemplative.org Pet peeve: The “Washington Cocktail Party Overlook” (our definition of when some purported big shot pretends to be talking to you while looking all over the room for someone more important!)
The Honorable RICHARD N. VIETS
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Mr. WILLIAM L. WALDE and Dr. MARY FRANCES SMOAK
Mr. GRAHAM WISNER and Ms. RANIA HANANO WISNER
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Mr. and Mrs. DONALD M. WOLF (Jean)
Thomas Hale (“Tommy�) Boggs
Mr. ADAM WALDMAN and Dr. BARBARA STURM WALDMAN
The Honorable and Mrs. JAMES D. WOLFENSOHN (Elaine)
Mr. and Mrs. MALLORY WALKER (Diana)
The Honorable PAUL WOLFOWITZ
Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM M. (“WILLY�) WALKER (Sheila)
The Honorable NEAL S. WOLIN and Ms. NICOLE ELKON
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER WALLACE (Lorraine) Mr. REDMOND WALSH and Ms. TIA CUDAHY
Mr. and Mrs. KENNETH R. WOODCOCK (Dorothy)
The Honorable and Mrs. JOHN W. WARNER (Jeanne Vander Myde)
Mr. ROBERT (“BOB�) WOODWARD and Ms. ELSA WALSH
Ms. MARGARET G. WARNER
Mr. JAMES R. WOODYARD
The Honorable and Mrs. MARK R. WARNER (Lisa Collis)
Mrs. MICHAEL WOYEVODSKY (Xenia) His Eminence Cardinal DONALD W. WUERL
Virginia Dawson
Miss VIRGINIA (“OZZIE�) WARNER
Mr. and Mrs. STEVEN WYATT (Cate Magennis)
George C. Denby
Mrs. WILLIAM W. WARNER (Kathleen)
Ruth Boorstin Benjamin C. (“Ben�) Bradlee Mary Braga William N. (“Bill�) Cafritz Ruth Caplin Prince David Chavchavadze Olive Watson Cobb Countess (Viviana) Crespi
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Ms. FRANCESCA ZAMBELLO and Ms. FAITH GAY
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POLLY KRAFT Profession: Artist Favorite subject you like to paint: The Long Island landscape Favorite cause: Sasha Bruce Youthwork How has the Washington scene changed most over the years? There has been a diminishing feeling of camaraderie; the small, cozy dinner party has all but disappeared. Best party you ever attended: Truman Capote’s 1966 Black and White Ball honoring Kay Graham in New York Most memorable host? Liz Stevens, who always puts together a wide assortment of unexpected guests. Signature clothing style? Black pants and black turtleneck for everywhere.
MARIE RIDDER How has the Washington scene changed most over the years? It’s much larger and more affluent but not as cozy as it was back when you knew everyone in government and diplomatic circles. What has stayed the same? It’s still an interesting city because it is the seat of government. What do you miss most about the “Old Washington”? The informality of dinner parties of eight to 10 people that we had all the time. Best Washington event you ever attended: John and Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House dinner for André Malraux in May, 1962. Most memorable host: Joe Alsop’s dinners were always full of interesting talk, fabulous food and sometimes eccentric behavior. Signature style: Nothing now, but when I was covering fashion in Paris in the early ‘50s, it was anything the couturiers offered me for free!
KATE LEHRER Profession: Writer What do you most like to write about? Characters going through enormous transitions. How has the Washington scene changed most over the years? Back then money didn’t matter as much (now it does). What has stayed the same? It still helps to be close to power — real or imagined. What do you miss most about the “Old Washington”? A feeling of community without regard to political divisions. Best advice you’d offer to a newcomer: Avoid the temptation to look over the shoulders of people to whom you are talking (either literally or metaphorically). Best Washington event you ever attended: My first visit to the White House: a dinner for eight upstairs in the family quarters and a tour of the rooms. Signature style: Casual and direct, but often with corners rounded.
DIANE REHM Profession: Radio host. The most fascinating person you ever interviewed: Mario Vargas Llosa and E.L. Doctorow — because they allowed themselves to dream on air. How has the Washington scene changed most over the years? It’s become a more open and friendly place to live with more variety of food, dress and creativity. What has stayed the same? I grew up in a small town called Washington, D.C. that is now a big city with international importance. Best advice you’d offer to a newcomer: Find what you love to do and put your heart and soul into doing it well. Best Washington event you ever attended: The White House ceremony where President Obama awarded me the Presidential Medal for the Humanities. Signature style: Slim and black.
BUFFY CAFRITZ How has the Washington scene changed most over the years? Things are far less formal but at the same time there appears to be less acrossthe-aisle, informal conversation and bridgebuilding than before. What has stayed the same? Public policy, diplomacy and political debate. What do you miss most about the “Old Washington”? Less traffic. Best advice you’d offer to a newcomer: When you’re in a conversation, don’t look over the person’s shoulder to see who might be more important in the room. Best Washington event you ever attended? My late husband Bill’s last Thanksgiving dinner with our family at the Hay-Adams. Most memorable host: Katharine Graham Signature style: Something respectful of the occasion.
ANN JORDAN How has the Washington scene changed most over the years? The city is bigger, much more diverse and totally open. People from all over the world now come here as a matter of course. What has stayed the same? It remains largely a middle-class town and unlike in New York, it’s still easy to get around by car. Advice you’d offer to a newcomer: Find a good cause to support; it will give you an anchor here. Best Washington party you ever attended: The Kennedy Center Honors always has a great audience of fascinating people from all over the country. Signature clothing style? Neat and presentable clothes that last a long, long time.
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RUTH BUCHANAN How has the Washington scene changed most over the years? Fewer glamorous parties in private homes. What do you miss about “Old Washington”? The grandiose formal gatherings — also private — with dancing! Best advice you’d offer to a newcomer: Smile a lot, join the fun and give of yourself. Most memorable host: Marjorie Merriweather Post was always smiling, bejeweled, beautifully dressed and made you totally feel at home. Signature clothing style? Feminine and blue.
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WHEN GEORGETOWN RULED THE WORLD BY MICHAEL PILLSBURY
The Georgetown Set: Friends and Rivals in Cold War Washington” by Gregg Herken (Alfred A. Knopf, $30)
t seems like only yesterday. The new director of CIA summons a spy to his office and instructs him to attend a series of Sunday night gatherings to identify “dubious security risks,” telling him “I don’t care whether they were blabbing secrets or not. Just give me the names of the people at Georgetown cocktail parties.” This story is from 1950. Dozens more like it pioneer a new approach to the orthodox field of usually dry and boring diplomatic histories of the Cold War. Many thought Stephen Sestanovich’s recent book, “Maximalist,” was the best ever account of the national security policy battles swirling around American presidents from Truman to Reagan, but now Gregg Herken’s “The Georgetown Set: Friends and Rivals in Cold War Washington” goes further. It mines hundreds of freshly declassified CIA documents in order to recreate exactly where these policy battles occurred. The answer lies mainly in a few square blocks of Georgetown not far from where Secretary of State John Kerry lives today, a few blocks down from my own house on O Street NW. Herken’s story begins with a comment by Kissinger: “The hand that mixes the Georgetown martini is time and again the hand that guides the destiny of the Western world.” The author traces the history of the Georgetown Set to 1926 when future Secretary of State Dean Acheson purchased 2805 P Street NW in a poor black neighborhood. The first secretary of state to reside in Georgetown was already there — Charles Evans Hughes. Kerry is the eighth in a group that also includes John Foster Dulles, Cyrus Vance, Henry Kissinger and Christian Herter. Herken’s stories feature a
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lot of leaking by CIA and Pentagon officials who lived there, too, although he prefers to focus primarily on the journalists who also nestled among them. This volatile mix was of great interest to FBI officials for four decades because they knew journalists are almost totally dependent on access and leaks. Everyone with a Top Secret clearance is supposed to know that classified materiel can only be stored or discussed in securityapproved offices, never kept at home or mentioned around “uncleared personnel,” especially journalists. Three colleagues of mine have been jailed for violating this rule. Media reports suggest that several others are under security investigations this year. Now comes the revelations of leaking shown in hundreds of declassified CIA documents assembled by Herken, a diplomatic historian and University of California professor, who shows just how things used to work. He
includes an account whereby President John F. Kennedy “accidentally” left classified documents in the hotel room of Washington Post publisher Phil Graham. He reveals at least 20 major leaks that affected the White House, including President Dwight Eisenhower’s demand for an investigation to discover how the Post learned of the “missile gap” that helped JFK defeat Richard Nixon in 1960. Cracking down on leakers was high on the agenda of three famous men who never lived in Georgetown and often spoke against those who did —Nixon, J. Edgar Hoover and Lyndon B. Johnson. Herken misses some major stories such as Selwa S. (“Lucky”) Roosevelt’s memoir, “Keeper of the Gate,” in which she disclosed how she became Ronald Reagan’s chief of protocol by writing an appreciative article based on Georgetown that defended Nancy Reagan from gossip column attacks. He also misses the Georgetown visit of Ian Fleming to the 29th and R Street house later owned by Kay and Phil Graham. In 1941, Fleming provided two memos to Wild Bill Donovan about how to organize the OSS, which in turn became the outline for the structure of the CIA. Starting in 1953, Fleming would write famous novels about James Bond and tell an interviewer that he chose the codename “007” for Bond because the Georgetown ZIP Code was 20007 and so many spies resided there. (The tale may be apocryphal inasmuch as ZIP Codes were not introduced until 1963.) A map of the 15 houses where the action occurred mark the best pages in the book: Averell and Marie Harriman at 3038 N Street NW; powerful syndicated newspaper columnist Joe Alsop and his wife Susan Mary at 2720 Dumbarton Street NW; Chip Bohlen, ambassador to Soviet Union and France, and his wife Avis at 2811 Dumbarton Street NW
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— not far from John Foster Dulles at 3107 Dumbarton Street NW and his brother, CIA Director Alan Dulles, at 2723 Q Street NW. Among the leakers in 1948 was Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, a kind of super hawk who apparently passed along memos and cables about the need for “containment” of the Soviet Union, thereby making the obscure George Kennan into a national hero. Kennan himself seems to have been security minded. He writes in his diary that he refused to reveal his views on China policy in front of journalists even though he stayed at the Alsops’ home when he visited Washington. Leaks, not self-promoting, made Kennan as famous as his anonymous 1947 “X article” on containment theory in Foreign Affairs. Herken also shows how the Georgetown Set could influence elections. Phil and Kay Graham openly supported Johnson in 1960 against fellow Georgetown resident Kennedy but soon shifted to whomever could beat Nixon. (The source of the “missile gap” leak was never identified and Nixon was undermined. ) Leaking had its costs. Johnson accused CIA director Richard M. Helms in 1966 of being too close to Joseph Alsop and
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demanded an investigation. National security adviser McGeorge Bundy resigned in 1966 after Johnson accused him of being too close to Alsop as well. “The Georgetown Set” makes good use of declassified transcripts including one of a Watergate era phone conversation Kay Graham had with Kissinger when he was living at 3026 P Street NW. He told her that it was “treason” in the view of the Nixon White House to be talking to her or anyone else in the Georgetown Set. At one point, the biggest secret in Washington was Kissinger’s opening to China for which his boss wanted all the credit. Nixon was dismayed to read that Kissinger had been shown a “jade jockstrap” as part of a burial suit in Beijing by Zhou Enlai, a detail Kissinger had forgotten to tell him but that appeared in a news column. Nixon and Kissinger wiretapped a dozen staff members but failed to find any leaking. President Kennedy went over to Joe Alsop’s house on the night of his inauguration. The following year, again at Alsop’s home, Kennedy told Bohlen that U-2 over flights had discovered Soviets nuclear missiles in Cuba. The journalists present all covered the
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Cuban crisis favorably. Herken makes good use of earlier research, including such books as “The Georgetown Ladies’ Social Club” by the late C. David Heymann and several hundred declassified CIA documents. He shows that the earliest leaks were part of fierce policy struggles. Several leaks in 1946-1947 were aimed to counter an aggressive campaign by Hoover’s FBI to prevent the creation of a CIA because the FBI wanted to control international espionage. By the early 1950s, Herken shows that expenses for dozens of the famous Sunday night dinners hosted at CIA co-founder Frank Wisner’s home (3327 P Street NW) may have been reimbursed by the CIA. The Sunday soirées took place because the servants were all off duty that one night of the week. Up to a dozen families might bring dishes to the party, including those made from complicated recipes taught by OSS clerk Julia Child in her renowned Georgetown Cooking Class. Michael Pillsbury is a former senior Pentagon official and author of the forthcoming book “The Hundred-Year Marathon” (Henry Holt)
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SOCIAL SUMMIT on’t despair if you’re not a birthright member of the upper crust. “The Social Climber’s Bible: A Book of Manners, Practical Tips, and Spiritual Advice for the Upwardly Mobile” (Penguin, $20) by Dirk Wittenborn and his niece, Johnson & Johnson heiress Jazz Johnson, is all you’ll need to lie, cheat and claw your way to the top of the socialite mountain. These choice bits of advice will help you get started:
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11. Social climbers don’t sleep around; they simply fall in love easily with men and/or women who always seem to be very rich, very famous and/or generous.
2. One of the safest ways to make it seem that you’ve lived a far more exciting life than you have is to casually claim friendship with a genuinely famous, rich and/or powerful person who is no longer alive.
12. Where your host places you at a dinner party reveals just how little they think of you and as such, it is the only honest barometer a climber has of his or her current status.
3. Highly accomplished people never get tired of hearing how great they are, no matter what they tell their shrinks.
13. Switching your place card at a seated event is not bad manners. Getting caught is bad manners.
4. Purge any and all embarrassing details and indiscretions from cyberspace, to make sure your past does not sabotage your future.
14. E-mailed thank-you notes send a subliminal message that you think your host isn’t worth a stamp and a walk to the mailbox.
5. Get a list of all the Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon and Narcotics Anonymous meetings offered in your city and start attending those that are held in ... the most exclusive and expensive neighborhoods. Every one of America’s first families has at least one heir or heiress with a substance abuse problem. 6. Check the pages of the newspapers online every day for memorial services open to the public to celebrate the lives of recently deceased statesmen, celebrities and society figures who never would have deigned to talk to you while they were alive. ... Dead rich and famous people have famous friends who are still alive and can help you.
15. Rich, famous and powerful people who are getting older need new friends. Especially when their children are eager to dump them into an assisted-living village. 16. How does a WASP look and act? Just imagine you are suffering from constipation 24/7/365, avoid public displays of affection, never smile at strangers and never fail to remind the outsider that he or she doesn’t belong.
7.Attend openings of upscale art galleries.Those willing to drop 400K for a work on paper with as little concern as you have springing for extra cheese on a sandwich are the kind of people you want to know. 8. The trick to befriending celebrities is making them think they have singled you out for friendship because you, unlike 99.99 percent of the rest of the world, treat them as if they are normal, when in fact you have been stalking them for years. 9. The three questions you never want to ask at a cocktail party: 1. Who are you? 2. Where do you live? 3. What do you do? They indelibly mark you as an obvious social climber. 10. If you are a gay man or a heterosexual woman, take advantage of any and all opportunities to become new best friends with the long-suffering wife of a powerful man. … Because she’s lonely, she’ll make you an honorary member of the family.
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Authors Dirk Wittenborn and Jazz Johnson, authors of “The Social Climber’s Bible” have watched the best and worst social climbers succeed and fail in their assaults on the bastions of high society.
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PLAYA CATIVO A Luxury Eco Lodge in the Costa Rica Rainforest This newly-opened eco-lodge astride the tranquil waters of southern Costa Rica is built for nature lovers. Set across 1,000 acres of lush rainforest, this tucked-away boutique resort is accessible only by boat. Here you can bask in a small world run by nature. Self-sustaining, it is powered by off-grid solar and hydroelectric power, and its farm-to-table restaurant El Gavilán features local seafood, grass-fed beef and produce grown on the property. Its seven guest rooms overlook the aquagreen waters of Golfo Dulce and are constructed from reclaimed wood and tiles crafted by local artisans.There are no hair dryers and none of the bed linens are ironed - that consumes too much energy; so don’t mind if a few of the bed sheets are wrinkled.There’s also a freshwater, chemicalfree swimming pool, and all of the waste is sorted, with organic waste composted and the rest recycled. “We are very proud of our green credentials,” says Hotel Manager Luis Pardo,“and we encourage our guests to tell others what we’re doing and take a few green ideas home.” With a leisurely stroll in the gardens or the private rainforest, you might find such rarities as the Black Mandible Toucan. Perhaps nowhere can you find so many types of habitats squeezed into such a tiny area; Costa Rica holds the world record for number of species, with 615 species per 6,000 square miles. Activities here include snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaking, not to mention bird watching, hard-line pier fishing and nature hikes. The resort was built by McLean real estate
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executive Mark Betts, creator and owner of Middleburg’s highly-acclaimed Goodstone Inn & Restaurant. “I just fell in love with the place,” he says. “It’s unique in its native beauty and seclusion.” Playa Cativo Eco Lodge,Puntarenas, Costa Rica (508) 745-5779 (reservations) www.playacativo.com
CASA DE CAMPO The Sporting Life With 7,000 verdant acres, Casa de Campo is a place where old Washington families and the occasional politician or celebrity have been escaping to for 40 years. Owned by the Fanjul brothers, Cuban-American sugar barons, the resort is a discreet enclave offering the highest level of privacy for the affluent, who often arrive via yacht or private jet.“For 40 years we have been a favored escape to the world’s financial moguls, politicians and Hollywood elite,” says Peter Bonnell, Casa de Campo’s chief marketing officer. The resort enhances the typical Caribbean vacation with endless avenues for play, with elite sports clubs dotting the property, including a 245-acre shooting club for trap, and a polo and
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Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo
equestrian club featuring three tournament fields. On 90 acres of awe-inspiring golf designed by Pete Dye, the fearsome “Teeth of the Dog,” has seven holes jutting devilishly into the ocean. On our trip we took a catamaran to the pristine Catalina Island, six square miles of sugarsand beaches and snorkeled out to coral reefs a short distance from the pier, returning to lobster cooked on an open grill on the beach. Last summer, 10 million viewers of ABC’s hit show “The Bachelorette” watched episodes shot inside the resort’s luxe villas. Michael Jordan hosted his bachelor party here, and Beyonce and Jay-Z dropped in last Spring, decamping to a $25,000 per night casita.There is also a stunning artist’s village, Altos de Chavon, modeled after a 16th-century Mediterranean town. A small church caters to destination weddings, and a 5,000-seat Grecian style amphitheater, inaugurated by Frank Sinatra, hosts concerts throughout the year.. Casa de Campo La Romana, Dominican Republic (800) 877-3643 (Reservations) www.casadecampo.com.do
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GRAND OPENING After 35 years in business, Liljenquist & Beckstead is moving their Tysons Galleria jewelry store to an elegant new location in the Shops at Fairfax Square. ost people don’t discover their dream career working a part-time job paying their way through college, but that’s exactly what happened for Tom Liljenquist. A political science major at the University of Utah considering law school, Liljenquist turned his hobby of creating American Indian-style jewelry into a business selling his designs at college craft shows. After spending the summer before his senior year in Ocean City, Maryland, he and classmate Sid Beckstead discovered there was a market opportunity in the beach town. In 1979, after finishing school, Tom and Sid established Liljenquist & Beckstead Jewelers. Thirty-five years later with multiple stores in the Washington, DC market, they made the bold decision to take their Tysons Galleria operation and create two unique luxury shopping experiences by presenting an exclusive watch boutique, featuring 15 important Swiss watch brands, and establishing a new flagship designer jewelry salon in the Shops at Fairfax Square. The store’s look was envisioned by renowned interior designer Barry Dixon, and features 22 jewelry brands such as Mikimoto, Roberto Coin, Chopard, Bvlgari, Marco Bicego and Temple St. Clair, as well as a stunning selection of Rolex watches.The move allowed Liljenquist and Beckstead to nearly triple its space from 1,900 to 5,600 square feet, increase the staff from 10 to 16 employees, and include a private consultation room, a sit-down area in the bridal department, three master goldsmiths, three watchmakers, and 14 designated parking spaces directly in front of the store. “The Shops at Fairfax Square is a fabulous location to do business, and gives us the additional space we needed to provide the Tysons Corner area with an amazing shopping experience,” Liljenquist says. “We are thrilled to be joining luxury brands such as Tiffany and Hermes.” While Liljenquist intends to keep the focus mainly on diamonds and jewelry, the new flagship store also includes a completely new approach of showcasing Rolex watches, the company’s number-one selling Swiss watch brand. Many of the store’s customers are women “who are shopping with their husbands. The men enjoy the chance to explore the vast selection of Rolex watches while their wives browse the jewelry.” The larger space affords an opportunity to host large-scale events, such as trunk shows, designer meet and greets, and private shopping experiences. Liljenquist and Beckstead kicked off their hosting duties with a grand opening party attended by over 150 close friends and dearest customers. It took almost one year to build the store Liljenquist says. “We are extremely pleased with the design aesthetic and the outcome and now can focus on providing our customers the level of luxury service that they deserve.”
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Local designer Barry Dixon created many of the light fixtures in the store himself. (Photo courtesy Liljenquist & Beckstead)
Watchmaker and authorized Rolex technician Benny Singh is one of three watchmakers that customers can now see in the store on a daily basis. (Photo by Jay Snap)
The Rolex section of the new store was designed in Switzerland. (Photo courtesy Liljenquist & Beckstead)
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A Diva Returns Karen Akers brings down the house at the Women’s Museum gala; the Capital City Ball raises funds for victims of human trafficking BY DONNA SHOR
CAPTIVATING CHANTEUSE: The legendary Karen Akers sang at the Fall Gala of the National Museum of Women in the Arts to tumultuous applause and standing ovations. The concert and cabaret star with a Theatre World Award and a Tony nomination earned on Broadway plus film appearances and a dozen albums has truly made her name across the board in the performing arts — a fitting honoree for the museum. Occasions catered the excellent dinner and DJ Jaime Mizell kept dancers motivated with her musical choices at the evening chaired with grace by Irene Natividad and Karen Akers performs at the Women’s Museum Gala Sally L. Jones. The gala provided funding TRAFFICKING SEMINAR: The Cosmos Club’s for educational and other events, including the ornate Crentz Room was the scene of a lively featured Shenson Chamber Music Concerts, seminar on human exploitation and trafficking an annual NMWA delight. The group’s artistic in mid-November when several concerned director, Gilan Tocco Corn, was lauded and applauded for shepherding the series. groups and local authorities on the subject Museum founder Wilhelmina Holladay came together. presented Akers with the museum’s Award The seminar was moderated by organizer John Dunford, the co-founder of the Capital for Excellence in the Performing Arts. The City Ball, held always on the Friday before artist is famed for sophisticated song stylings Thanksgiving, which for seven years has laced with humor in any of four languages, showcased three different charities active in where appropriate! No surprise, she grew up fighting against the sexual exploitation, often the daughter of an Austrian count with ties to violent, of women and children. the European noble family of Palavicini, and a Speakers included Ludy Green, author parentage on both sides that includes Russian, and provider of stable incomes for at-risk Norwegian, Scots-Irish, French and Italian. women through Second Chance Employment Akers sings works by several composers, Services; John Torres, seasoned investigator most strikingly from Cole Porter and Edith and managing director of Guidepost Piaf. Six feet tall, she was once described Solutions; and Detective Bill Woolf, of the by People magazine as having “tapering Northern Virginia Trafficking Task Force, limbs and elegantly boned shoulders” and “knowing how to make an elegant entrance.” who emphasized that sex trafficking is a serious local issue in our own backyards. When she released her throaty vibrato, in The keynote speaker was Georgetown French, on Piaf ’s thundering signature song University professor Mark P. Lagon, a former “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” the audience ambassador-at-large to combat global became hers forever.
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trafficking, who emphasized the importance of supporting hands-on groups that actually work with victims. He noted that this year’s Capital City Ball charities are especially effective. They are Courtney’s House, (founded by Tina Frundt, herself a trafficking survivor) which in the small hours searches the streets, brothels, strips clubs and hotels seeking young victims; Amara Legal Center, which provides legal aid to those exploited for commercial sex; and Global Centurion, which works from the source, and targets those creating the demand for trafficking victims. In addition to the directors of many local agencies, interested listeners included Richard Leiby, a senior writer and former Pakistan bureau chief of the Washington Post and his wife Michele Langevine Leiby; French Embassy minister/counselor Philippe Bouyoux and his wife Genevieve; and Sandy Taylor, diplomatic liaison for Welcome to Washington and her husband Patrick.
Richard Leiby, Philippe Bouyoux, Michele Langevine Leiby and Genevieve Bouyoux at the Capital City Ball (Photo by Neshan Naltchayan)
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Celebrating 75 years of Citizen Diplomacy Diplomacy begins here. BY KIKI BURGER
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Global Ties President Jennifer Clinton (Photo by Cecile Olaussen)
across various industries under the umbrella of strengthening relationships and growth in the international community. Clinton, who joined Global Ties three years ago after a stint as executive vice president of The Washington Center for Internships and, earlier, in the Clinton Administration, went on to explain that this shift of localizing diplomatic efforts was reinvigorated as a priority by Secretary of State John Kerry, who as he took office in 2013 strategically decided to give his first public address at the University of Virginia. Picking a classic, public institution of American higher learning for his first major public address as Secretary, Kerry sent the signal that mutual international understanding involves the whole country. “In today’s world, there’s nothing foreign about foreign policy,� Clinton said. (this is a quote from Kerry� “Everything that goes on in the world affects the local community.� This is my quote More and more, these handpicked “cream of the crop� delegates who come to America on international exchange programs with the Global Ties network are appreciating just that sort of localization. While the center of American politics is Washington, these delegates are increasingly insisting on meeting with top American business leaders, many of whose
companies are based in smaller cities. Omaha, Houston and Indianapolis are as hot as New York and Silicon Valley. With partners in 93 communities, across 45 states, Global Ties is able to make these connections. And its formula is working. The Global Ties Network hosts more than 5,000 visitors a year from 150 countries and currently can count 30% of today’s heads of states as having passed through its itineraries. Kerry’s choice of speaking at a college also reflects the changing face of who are the ones doing this diplomacy. “America has an all-time high, almost 900,000 international students studying in our U.S. universities, and that contributes $23 billion to our economy,â€? Clinton says. “And our students are sitting next to future leaders‌so the relationships that they are building at a very young age, the impressions that they’re giving to students, have far reaching consequences in terms of what they are going to go back with.â€? And it’s not just youth, but increasingly more and more women. Representation of women in the Global Ties program comes in at just under 50 percent, way up from when Thatcher passed through. “Jennifer has become a leader within a new wave of women in American foreign policy – and is truly redefining diplomacy in the process.’ said Greg Houston, a close friend and advisor. Come this February, the great accomplishments of the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program will be celebrated at its 75th anniversary celebration at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. In a nod to the start of exchange programs by President Franklin D. Roosevelt following a trip to Buenos Aries in 1936 and the continued importance of partnerships in the Americas, the event’s opening reception will celebrate Latin America, and its program will feature a distinguished alumnus: former twotime Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Oscar Arias. Jennifer and Global Ties will be there – leading the charge for the next 75 years.
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GETTING SMARTER: This sixth-annual two-day event hosted by The Atlantic in partnership with the Aspen Institute featured a multitude of well-known speakers who shared their thoughts and expertises on a wide-range of topics from politics to our identity as a nation. The forum kicked off with a celebration at Toolbox, co-hosted by Google and VICE, that featured a guest list of major media figures like Wolf Blitzer along with a large crowd of young politicos, journalists and think tank staffers.
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UNITED NATIONS: The 10th anniversary of the Smithsonian museum dedicated to Native Americans capped off a year of milestones, among them the 25th anniversary of the congressional act that created it. Supporters wore their finest — from black-tie to traditional native dress — to mark the occasion, which also launched the opening of the exhibit “Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the U.S. and the American Indian Nations.” The decade-long project includes one of the earliest artifacts — the Lenape (Delaware) “Penn” wampum belt, presented by Lenape leaders to William Penn in 1682 as part of a land agreement. The exhibit is on view through 2018.
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Ruth, Bunny and Sheila A trio of very formidable women made major news in Middleburg this fall BY VICKY MOON
TRUE TO THEIR SCHOOL: When “Dior and I” tied with “Red Army” the stunning announcement of a $40 for the Audience Award for Best million bequest recently came from Documentary. the 100-year-old Foxcroft School, Meanwhile, the dynamic Johnson there was astonishment all around the is moving on to her next project for countryside — even by Middleburg 2015: The Residences at Salamander. standards. It is the largest gift ever Each of the houses located on the bestowed on a girls’ school in the grounds of Salamander Resort & Spa United States. will include exquisite stonework and Benefactor Ruth Bedford, a native wainscoting, dramatic tile selections of Westport, Connecticut, was the last and bluestone patios along with wine surviving grandchild of Edward T. cellars, gourmet kitchens designed Middleburg Film Festival Executive Director Susan Koch, “The Imitation Game” director Morten Tyldum, MFF Founder Sheila Johnson, actor Allen Leech and Bedford, a director of Standard Oil and by working chefs and sustainable allscreenwriter Graham Moore. (Courtesy photo) founder of the Corn Products Refining natural materials. Company. She died just short of her FILM FEST IN HUNT COUNTRY: Entrepreneur The first phase will include 49 sites 100th birthday on June 15. Sheila Johnson and executive director Susan on the 340-acre property. All owners will enjoy Bedford was a student at the sprawling Koch staged the second annual Middleburg Film the exclusive benefits of membership in the equestrian-centric school from 1928 until Festival recently. Director/ screenwriter Richard Salamander Residence Club, including equestrian graduating in 1932. As she wandered the bucolic LaGravenese’s “The Last Five Years” with Anna facilities, cooking classes and much more. campus from the main Brick House (one of the Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan was the opener, The residences will be offered in three areas first brick mansions erected in Loudoun County) preceded by dinner at Confederate Hall at Jim and types, such as the “Estate” homes which to Porch House, she most likely crossed paths Treptow’s “Hickory Tree Farm” and followed border a 200-acre conservation preserve of woods with another student, Rachel “Bunny” Lambert, by a gala at Johnson’s Salamander Resort. and streams, walking, riding and biking trails a member of the class of ’29. Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero was and a natural habitat for local birds and wildlife. Lambert eventually married renowned on hand at Buchanan Hall to introduce “Human “Village” homes will be closest to Middleburg, philanthropist Paul Mellon. Her late daughter, Capital” (originally produced as “Il Capitale and homeowners can enjoy the pastoral views Eliza Lloyd Moore, ’60 and stepdaughter Umano”) directed by Paolo Virzì. of the resort’s meadows and rolling landscape. Catherine Mellon Conover, ’54, were also Johnson and film festival board member Additional “Cottages” to be built at a future date alumnae. Bunny Mellon, who died at age 103 on Danielle Bradley hosted “Fabulous Women promise to provide owners with a luxurious way March 17 and whose estate sale at Sotheby’s has in Film Tea” presented by Mulberry in the to take in the bucolic countryside. been much in the news of late, also was generous Salamander library. They also toasted threein numerous ways to Foxcroft. time-Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Dressed in the school uniform of dark Atwood (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Memoirs of green blazers and khaki skirts in a small a Geisha” and “Chicago”), who had just flown privileged group of young ladies, Lambert and in from London. The guests included: Joan Bedford (who never married after the love of Ramsey, Mia Glickman, Sissy Yates, Dr. Mary her life married her sister) participated in the Frances Smoak Walde, Jennifer Richards and annual Fox and Hound basketball tournament, fashion designer Kay Unger. Halloween Party and Sunday evening church At the conclusion of the four-day cultural services led by the school’s revered founder celebration, former Sen. Chris Dodd, now Miss Charlotte Noland. chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Funds from the Bedford bequest will ensure Association of America, gave the keynote address. financial accessibility to potential students and a “The Imitation Game” was named winner of Ruth Bedford at Foxcfo , circa 1932 (Courtesy photo) portion of the gift will reflect her love of theater. the Audience Award for Best Narrative while
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D.C. FASHION WEEK OPENING The National Archives | PHOTOS BY VITHAYA PHONGSAVAN FASHION FIRST: “It’s a dierent look for the National Archives,â€? Deputy Archivist of the United States Debra Steidel Wall told the crowd of scenesters and fashion mavens crammed into the building’s august Rotunda for the 10th anniversary opening of DC Fashion Week. Who would have guessed that slinky models — some with dresses cut down to there — would be stru?ing past the enshrined Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution with the sounds of thumping house music reverberating through the walls? A er all, guests were told, “the Founding Fathers were no fashion slouchesâ€? and the Archives also has a fashionable side to its holdings, which include FDR’s ivory cigare?e holder and Jacqueline Kennedy’s pillbox hat. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM
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LAP OF LUXURY: To celebrate the opening of their new emporium in the Shops at Fairfax Square, the Liljenquist & Beckstead team hosted a Champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres catered by Georgetown’s Fiola Mare. More than 100 guests nibbled on truffled cheese foundata puffs, caviar chive biscuits, prosciu?o-wrapped parsnip shooters and vanilla almond macaroons while examining collections by 22 different jewelry designers in the Barry Dixondesigned store, which at 5,600 square feet is triple the size of the previous space in Tysons Galleria. The Pichio?i Collection, on loan from Italy for that evening only, proved of particular interest to jewelry connoisseurs.
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Mission, 1606 20th St. NW | PHOTOS BY NICK GHOBASHI MILLENNIAL DATING: Any woman who has dipped her toe in the Washington dating pool knows it’s no picnic out there, and Quin Woodward Pu truly understands. Her o en disastrous experiences of online dating became fodder for her recent book, “The Plunger Syndrome: Gaslighting In Internet Era Relationships.â€? Friends and fans gathered at a Dupont watering hole to toast Pu’s third publishing eort and learn more about what (more like who) plungers really are. (She deďŹ nes a plunger as “a new breed of millennial daters that bob in and out of your life, making you feel thrilled, loved, confused and crazy.â€?)
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CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE AWARDS
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PROGRESSIVE PARTIERS: The Campaign for America’s Future a?racted some of the democratic le ’s brightest lights to its annual awards ceremony, including newly elected New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Introduced by The Nation’s Katrina vanden Heuvel, the 109th mayor of Gotham was joined by his fellow honorees, labor organizers Saru Jayaraman and Lee Saunders, “who are proving that organizing people and ďŹ ghting for the rights of labor is alive and well if you do it the right way.â€? VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM
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Embassy of China | PHOTOS BY JAY SNAP CELEBRATING SERVICE: Founded in 1987 by former President George H. W. Bush, the Points of Light Foundation focuses on how volunteer service can change lives both in the United States and throughout the world. The group’s annual event recognized four individuals and organizations that have showed a remarkable devotion to volunteer service, including retired professional NBA player Yao Ming, Hewle?-Packard, environmentalist Charles Orgbon III and Jose AndrÊs’ World Central Kitchen. Neil and Maria Bush and Chinese Amb. Cui Tiankai hosted the event. Gen. Brent Scowcro and Emmy-winning host and producer Yue-Sai Kan, served as honorary co-chairmen.
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Bob Lord and Sam Pizzigati Nobel Peace Prize Winner Jody Williams
HUMAN RIGHTS HEROES: Nearly 40 years ago, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet’s agents detonated a car bomb in Dupont Circle killing Orlando Letelier, a former diplomat and director of the Institute for Policy Studies’ Transnational Institute, and Ronnie Karpan Moffi?, an IPS development associate. It was only fi?ing that current Chilean President Michelle Bachelet delivered a congratulatory speech via video to those honored in the victims’ names: Robin Reineke of the Colibrí Center for Human Rights, the Mesoamerican Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders, and lawyer/activist/U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan Méndez. “I am certain,” Reineke said, “that [the honorees] see in this award a stimulus to continue their fight for a world where human rights are promoted and respected universally.”
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MENTOR FOUNDATION RECEPTION Embassy of Luxembourg | PHOTOS BY VITHAYA PHONGSAVAN SLAMMING DRUGS: The Mentor Foundation’s benefit showcased talented youth with an energetic recitation by a local poetry slam group and classical selections by cellist Caroline Bean. The most moving moments of the gathering turned out to be first-person stories told by young people who have benefited from the organization’s work to prevent drug use. The event raised funds to support Mentor’s many programs, which to date have reached millions of children worldwide as well as thousands of teachers, caregivers and parents. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM
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IMAGINE MASQUERADE BALL Carnegie Library | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL BEWITCHED!: EventsDC and Metro Events Specialists pulled out all the stops to showcase the glitz and glamour that party vendors bring to any event. Guests in feathered masks studded in sequins and painted in bright hues promenaded past various station to admire stationery, nibble party fare and bop along to the latest in festive music mixes— all while taking notes that will make their holiday fêtes the best in town.
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Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner | PHOTOS BY JAY SNAP YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? Onlookers cheered for celebrity contestants including “House of Cards” actor Lamont Easter, WUSA 9’s Mike Hydeck and Andrea Roane and former NFL player John Booty, as they shimmied and shook their way to compete for the first D.C. Dancing Stars crown. In the end, judges Jonathan Roberts (“Dancing with the Stars”), Chris Bukowski (“The Bachelore?e”) and former Redskin Gary Clark chose Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, head of the NBA Wives group and PBS’ Rina Shah as the night’s winners. All that toe-tapping raised $150,000 for the Washington Humane Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Washington Redskins Alumni, among other recipients.
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2. David Hagedorn and Nycci Nellis The 9th annual Ayenda Foundation dinner provided the primary source of funding for the foundation’s school in Afghanistan. Guests dined on typical Italian fare, including mushroom riso?o and grilled ďŹ sh topped with white true oil and the rubab and tablas, two traditional Afghan music performances, were played by expat musicians.
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The Links, a service-oriented organization of 67 local African-American women, celebrated its 30th anniversary at a black-tie dinner and silent auction. Nearly 400 guests sampled signature drinks, grooved to the sounds of “Soul Patrolâ€? and hit the dance oor to learn some new moves from a dance instructor 10. Terese Moore, Elaine Jones and Lillian Beard 11. Dr. Lynne Lightfoote, Ken Edmonds and Reginia Hester 12. Margaret DeLorme and Carmen Amos
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0MJI¸W E 7YVTVMWI Jim and Mai Abdo combined their construction and design talents to turn a former ambassador’s residence into a family-friendly house. BY LAURA WAINMAN PHOTOS BY JOSEPH ALLEN
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im Abdo has already experienced a lifetime of surprises from his wife Mai. On the night he proposed, she shocked him by running out the door five minutes after saying “yes” and not returning until the next day. Turns out she had just gone to tell her parents because she was so thrilled. When he first took her to see their current family home, she did a cartwheel across the front lawn and promptly twisted her ankle. Six days after they moved in, she gave birth to their first child, Sophie, who is now 12. To be fair, Jim was typically the instigator of each surprise. For example, on the night he proposed, Mai thought she would just be hanging out at his Dupont Circle bachelor pad in sweats, a T-shirt and no makeup — not exactly expecting one of the most romantic nights of her life. As for that visit to their future home, Jim initially said he wanted to take her out on a date and instead drove her to the Massachusetts Avenue Heights neighborhood to show her the house he had already purchased for them, unbeknowst to his bride. Thirteen years later it would seem that they would have a much more difficult time surprising one another. They are so comfortable together that they finish each other’s sentences and anticipate mutual needs. Being on the same page helped greatly when it came to decorating their 1930s Federal-style house because they are both self-described “minimalists.” “Jim and I are neat-nicks and don’t really like a lot of clutter,” Mai says. “We subscribe to the ‘less is more’ theory, and often have discussions about how much is too much.
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PREVIOUS PAGE (clockwise from top left): The foyer sets the tone for the rest of the house with antiques such as as a Chinese prayer chair recovered in suede and a table base found at Random Harvest re-outfitted with honed marble; Mai doesn’t want rooms in her house to look like they came straight from one show room or store and prefers to mix and match with found items that she can restore; The Abdos have both agreed to outfit their house in a minimal fashion, so practical items such as these local birch logs and ceramics serve both decorative and useful purposes; Family dog Buddy enjoys sitting on this antique chair, sourced by designer Daryl Carter and recovered in a Hines silk-wool fabric, when the family is not looking; Mai likes to decorate with items that have meaning to her family, such as this antique Chinese roof ornament purchased in Beijing and antlers found at their Virginia country house. THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left): The David Ietesta custom parsons dining table can seat up to 20 guests for formal entertaining; Family meals are a critical component of the Abdos lifestyle and Mai says Jim is very conscious of always making it home for dinner; The kitchen was converted from a working kitchen with concrete floors from its Ambassadorial days.
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Typically, our rule is that if I bring in something new, I have to take out something else.” Mai relies instead on fresh flowers or live plants to accessorize the house, with these small touches adorning most tables and corners. Art is clearly appreciated, but isn’t overwhelming. Both Abdos say they are not collectors and have no background in art history, but they prefer it that way as it allows them to respond to what they like and what catches their eye. Their jobs play a large role in the way they delegate roles when it comes to home renovation and décor. As the CEO and president of Abdo Development, Jim is much more macro — he sees the big picture. As an interior designer for her husband’s company, Mai is more involved with the micro. When Jim first saw his future house, for example, it was in the middle of a torrential downpour, and when he stepped inside he saw water cascading down the walls with plaster dripping off.Yet, he saw the big picture as his construction background immediately alerted him to the fact that the house didn’t have a wooden joist in it and was instead made of concrete, steel and terra cotta. “I knew water wouldn’t hurt the bones of this house,” Jim says. “The moment I walked in I knew it had such potential as a home for my future wife and children and I had to have it.” The former residence of the Ghanaian ambassador was in a state of disrepair when the Abdos purchased it in 2001, but elegance abounded nonetheless. The scale of the rooms was large to accommodate embassy entertaining without being cavernously overwhelming for a private home. Underneath the six layers of wallpaper they tore off the walls, the Abdos found beautiful crown mouldings. But the primary renovation needs were working with the flow of the house, which was not conducive to family living, openness and lighting. “We ended up gutting just about everything and designed it to be two houses in one,” Jim says. “The formal areas in the front of the house allow for our hosting needs, while the three rooms we live in most, the kitchen, small
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dining area and family room, are now connected and more open.” More outdoor access was added. A panel of French doors along the back wall of the living room were opened to the backyard and pool; previously shuttered windows were reopened as well. Mai loves having natural light in all her rooms and being able to look outside and see herself surrounded by trees. Though she describes her husband as “rescuing her from the suburbs” of Virginia, she loves her current home for its suburban feel but easy access to the city’s many amenities. “On Halloween, we crossed over Mass Ave. and were at Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown in five minutes without having to drive and park our car to take the kids trick-ortreating,” Mai says. “We can be at our favorite restaurants in Dupont Circle in two minutes yet deer run through our backyard regularly. It’s really the best of both worlds.”
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Strong Sales Alexander Graham Bell’s granddaughter’s house sells in Kalorama, TTR Sotheby’s breaks records in Logan Circle and a Cooke’s Row beauty fetches $5 million BY STAC E Y G R A Z I E R P FA R R
THE DISTRICT The former home of the late Washington, D.C. pediatrician, Mabel Grosvenor — also a granddaughter of Alexander Graham Bell — changed hands for a cool $4,250,000 in Kalorama. John D. McEachern sold WYOMING AVENUE NW to Oregon Properties LLC.The five-bedroom house, built in 1912, was designed by Alfred Mullet & Sons, the same architectural firm that designed Old Executive Office Building. Washington Fine Properties’ Matthew McCormick was the listing agent; TTR Sotheby’s Sarah Talcott was the buyer’s agent. The exquisitely restored brick Victorian townhouse at TH STREET NW sold for $3,050,000 to Dale F. Gray, a risk expert, at the National Bureau of Economic Research. The seller was Susan Kim, an O’Neill Institute executive. The Georgetown gem has been renovated with many modern amenities and includes three finished floors with four bedrooms, a wine cellar, wood-burning fireplaces and artfully designed gourmet kitchen. The picturesque and private rear garden is clad in brick pavers and festooned with flower boxes. The property also features garage parking, a rarity in Georgetown. Boyd Hudson, former anchor of National Geographic Explorer and former co-anchor of NBC’s “Sunday Today� program, purchased TH STREET NW at The Griffin in Foggy Bottom. Steven Delonga sold the property to Hudson and his wife Betty for $2.1 million. Hudson now hosts the show “Wild Chronicles� on PBS. The three-bedroom, four-bath 3,600-square-foot penthouse boasts panoramic views of Georgetown, the Key Bridge and Potomac River — easily enjoyed from the more than 1,200 additional square feet of exterior terraces and balconies.The posh condo also features an open floor plan, chef ’s
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TTR Sotheby’s announced the highest residential sale ever on Logan Circle when VERMONT AVENUE NW sold for $3,900,000 to environmental activist and philanthropist Ann K. Luskey. The mammoth 1885 row house with over 9,000 square feet of living space sold after little more than two months on the market. The five-level abode has 11 bedrooms, seven baths and nine fireplaces. Peter Lane, associate for the Rob and Brent Group of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty represented the sellers while Washington Fine Properties’ Daryl Judy represented the buyer. kitchen and parking for three cars. Delonga is the founder and CEO of Ste-Del Services, an Alexandria company that deals in corporate apartment rentals. He recently downsized to the three-bedroom condo at NORTH MEADE STREET in Arlington, which he bought from Patricia Magno Arizu for $1,780,000. Nicholas Boyle bought
Q ST NW from Greg Muhlner and his wife, Rollstream CEO Kristin Muhlner, for $5 million. Mr. Muhlner, a former Navy Seal, is currently an executive at EMC. Boyle is a partner at the Williams & Connolly law firm. The Cooke’s Row six-bedroom mansion was built for Washington’s first territorial governor, Henry D. Cooke in 1860. Recognized for its historical
significance and romantic beauty, the property and its sister homes in Cooke’s Row are often featured in city walking tours and guidebooks. The Muhlners bought the home in 2008 for $2.2 million.Washington Fine Properties Nancy Taylor Bubes represented both parties in the transaction. The former home of the late Sperry Lea and his wife Anna at FULTON STREET NW in Observatory Circle, was sold for $1,695,000 to Anthony and Hope Harrington. Mr. Harrington is a senior executive at Albright Stonebridge Group and previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil from 1999-2001. The stately five-bedroom Colonial, circa 1924, sits regally on an expansive corner lot replete
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with an ivy-covered two-car garage and mature gardens. TTR Sotheby’s International Real Estate’s Kelly Williams and Loic Pritchett were the listing agents. The buyer’s agents were Washington Fine Properties’ William F. X. Moody, Robert Hryniewicki, and Adam Rackliffe. Todd Walrath bought MACARTHUR BOULEVARD NW for $4,250,000 from Paul Singleton Jr. The six-bedroom Berkley gem was built in 1892 and boasts a large landscaped lot facing Battery Kemble Park on three sides. The stately landmark features such modern updates as a heated/cooled cabana with wet bar overlooking a large saltwater pool, custom chef ’s kitchen, second caterer’s kitchen and a 1,300bottle wine cellar. DC Living Real Estate’s Debra Singleton was the listing agent; McEnearney Associates’ Carol Wilder acted as the buyer’s agent.
Errol and Adrienne Adels sold “LAVENDER HILL� in Middleburg for $1,750,000 with the help of TTR Sotheby’s Theo Adamstein. The breathtaking five-acre property in the heart of Virginia Hunt Country offers spectacular unobstructed views eastward to the Bull Run Mountains and westward to the Blue Ridge. Mr. Adels, founder of Architects International, built the main residence, a neo-classical Palladian four-bedroom villa in 1998 for his family. The idyllic grounds include extensive terraced lawns and gardens that cascade downward to a 58-foot swimming pool set in a formal boxwood garden and guest-house with full kitchen. The land was once a Civil War encampment overlooking the old stagecoach route from Alexandria to Winchester, where Middleburg (which was in the middle), took its name.
MARYLAND The handsome custom-built house at HAMPDEN LANE in Bethesda sold for $4 million. Paul and Miriam Dell’Isola bought the 9,000-square-foot Arts and Crafts-style home from Gary and Dale Abrahams. Dell’Isola, a senior executive at FBR, and his wife have six children. The Abrahams, who divide their time between Bethesda and Jupiter, Florida, were looking to downsize. Before retiring, Gary
Abrams co-founded a company that provided short-term corporate housing that was later purchased by Marriott. The five-bedroom, eight-bath residence includes many special features, including a custom English library containing a two-sided professional aquarium. Long & Foster’s Marc Fleisher represented both sides of the transaction. The Lawrence P. Molloy Trust bought LITTLE HARBOR WAY in Annapolis’s Eastport
for $1,875,000 from Jeffrey and Sandra Smith. The custom dwelling, built in 2002, boasts hickory hardwood floors, a chef ’s kitchen, large master suite with Bay Bridge views and handsome cherry-paneled office. The property also includes a dedicated deep water boat slip at the community marina. Long and Foster Real Estate Inc.’s Charlie and Reid Buckley were the listing agents; Brad Kappel, also of “Mr. Waterfront� Team, was the buyer’s agent.
International Real Estate’s Russell Firestone is the listing agent.
on one of Dupont Circle’s best blocks, has undergone a dramatic renovation in the past year and is now up for grabs for $2,999,000
PROPERTY LINES QUALITY HILL: One of Georgetown’s most historic properties, PROSPECT STREET NW, is listed for $11 million. The former home of Sen. Clairborne Pell and his wife Nuala, which they sold to Ralph and Nancy Taylor in 2004, was built in 1798 with bricks and materials imported from England. The gray brick Federal was dubbed “Quality Hill� by its first owner, John Thomson Mason, a nephew of Founding Father George Mason. Another owner of note was Albert Clemons, owner of “Halcyon House�; he used the mansion on Prospect for storage. The nine-bedroom, 10,000-square-foot property has also seen the likes of Thomas Jefferson, who is said to have dined there. TTR Sotheby’s
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DONALD’S DIGS: Two-time Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s brick Federal rowhouse in Kalorama is pending sale. Rumsfeld bought KALORAMA ROAD NW, in 2001 for $3,350,000. The current asking price is $4,295,000 for the 1979 seven-bedroom residence which includes a pool, private garden, and greenhouse. Washington Fine Properties’ Mary Addison is the listing agent.
Stuart A. Levy is selling the classic yet cutting-edge residence which maintains the scale and charm of the original floor plan but has been updated to include the very latest state-of-the-art amenities. Washington Fine Properties’ William F. X. Moody, Robert Hryniewicki, and Adam Rackliffe are the listing agents.
DUPONT GEM: The posh Victorian fourbedroom townhouse at Q STREET NW,
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Staying Small and Getting Bigger For 15 years, Washington Fine Properties has hired the best agents in the area and it’s paid off with their latest crown jewel, landing the Mellon estate. B y N i k k i S c h wa b
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my career,” he said. It was certainly a great way to celebrate the firm turning 15. Washington Fine Properties was started by Anderson and Landry, along with Marc Schappell and William F.X. Moody in 1999. At that time, Washington’s best boutique firm, Pardoe Real Estate, had just been gobbled up by one of the real estate giants, leaving a hole in the market for another firm to step in. “I remember the agents were so upset that they had been sold to a large franchise that they were
picking up their personal belongings, walking out the door, and walking into our door,” explained Landry. In the beginning Washington Fine Properties was affiliated with Sotheby’s, and remained affiliated with Sotheby’s until the auction house sold off its’ real estate division to a large franchisor. Now the brand speaks for itself. In 2013 Washington Fine Properties saw $2.0 billion in sales. From the beginning the firm was always structured differently from other firms. Personal networks, as evidenced by the Mellon estate
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deal, have always been incredibly important. “A great deal of our success as a firm comes from our agents being so well connected to the clients and the marketplaces they represent,” said Anderson. Instead of hiring and hiring, agent after agent, the founders have taken a more curated approach when recruiting real estate talent. “Many firms judge their success by the number of their agents or the overall revenue of their firm. To us, it’s all about the quality of our agents, and giving our agents the tools they need to perform” said Schappell, a founder and managing partner. “When we built the company the model we created was to bring as many experts into one firm and make it a collegial atmosphere, where everyone would feel comfortable sharing information, sharing expertise, sharing connections”. One way they’ve reinforced that atmosphere is that they don’t compete with their own. Besides Moody, who has always preferred being an agent and not being involved in the day to day running of the company, the other three founders lead the company and do not act as agents themselves. “We would see that as a huge conflict of interest. You can’t compete with your agents and then ask them to come to you with their challenges” explained Schappell. The agent pool has been kept strategically small – 135 at the moment – but has gotten the firm big returns. Besides having $2B in revenues, REAL TRENDS has repeatedly given the firm top marks in achieving the Highest Sales Volume per Agent and Highest Average Sales Price of any firm in the country. With the company’s success comes the ability to “give back” and they do so in a big way. “We’ve adopted a program where we don’t say no to anyone,” says Landry. “If a charity is important to any one of our agents, then it’s important to us.” So annually, they look within the communities they’re connected to and put together a list of over 100 charities and events to support. “At WFP, we believe philanthropy to be private giving for the public good, not public giving for company good. And that’s what we try to do, without putting our face in the spotlight,” stated Anderson. But being out there, at events, and being experts in each neighborhood across the capital
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region, is helping the company build a stellar business reputation at all price points. While Washington Fine Properties is known for those big headline-making listings like the Mellon estate, that’s only a small part of their business. “It’s very interesting to note that only 7% of our business is over $3M, and that actually the largest percentage of our business is under a million dollars,” explains Schappell. Landry says that the company’s ability to sell in the upper price points only helps prove that they can sell at all price points. “It’s easier to win business in all price ranges when you have demonstrated success at the top. It’s like going to Tiffany’s --- it’s perceived as being expensive, but there’s something there for everyone.” The company’s sterling reputation has also helped to overcome new website threats like RedFin, Zillow, and Trulia who have been trying to shake up the traditional real estate game. What those at WFP have found is that while many of
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their buyers - especially the tech savvy ones – may have first looked at a property online, they’ll still come to an agent they know and trust. “We are finding that while more and more people, particularly the younger demographic, are relying increasingly on social media and web and mobile apps to become educated to the market, when it comes time to write a contract they want a seasoned expert by their side,” says Schappell. And to continue to court a younger demographic with varying incomes, the company will open a downtown D.C. office in 2015, while continuing to focus on Capitol Hill, expanding further into Northern Virginia and eventually out east toward Annapolis and the Eastern Shore. After 15 years, Anderson finds the firm in a great place. “For our first 10 years we led in this region”, he concludes, “and for the past 5 years we are leaders in the Nation….and we are known for it.”
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Winter Retreats Stay warm and safe in one of these extraordinary properties, currently on the market
WESLEY HEIGHTS TH STREET[ NW[ WASHINGTON[ DC This stunning residence is situated on a large half-acre landscaped lot. The interior features a gracious entry foyer, enormous living room, formal dining room, family room, office, den and gourmet kitchen. The second level offers a large master suite complete with fireplace, dressing room and private office/ sitting room as well as a guest room just off the master suite area.The third floor has three additional bedrooms. The proprty includes a heated driveway, two-car attached garage, pool and professionally landscaped yard.
ASKING PRICE $3,950,000 LISTING AGENT: Jim Bell, 202607-4000; Beasley Real Estate
THE FOXHALL CONDOMINIUM MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW PH [ WASHINGTON[ DC
ASKING PRICE $1,895,000
This exceptional, approximately 3,150-square-foot penthouse is lined in glass walls capturing the most stunning vistas of Washington National Cathedral, Rosslyn, Tyson’s Corner and more through the south, west, and east exposures.The residence has grand principal rooms including an elegant dining room which comfortably seats up to 26 guests. Al fresco entertaining is redefined with a 1,000-square-foot terrace, a most spectacular location to view July 4th fireworks throughout the Capital Region.
LISTING AGENTS: William F.X. Moody, Robert Hryniewicki and Adam Rackliffe, 202-243-1620; Washington Fine Properties
SPRING VALLEY OVERLOOK ROAD NW[ WASHINGTON[ DC Spring Valley is home to many exceptional houses that epitomize traditional architectural styles. This residence complements the best elements of historical revivalism, yet is finished with a refreshing modern interpretation. Architect Robert Gurney, whose celebrated work is among the most admired in Washington, designed this elegant house as a thoughtful and sympathetic melding of the original with the contemporary.
ASKING PRICE $4,990,000 LISTING AGENT: Ron Mangas Jr., TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
ANNAPOLIS WATERFRONT PRESIDENT STREET[ ANNAPOLIS[ MD
This custom four-bedroom, three-full and one-half-bath waterfront residence is a striking statement of design and authentic detailing. The open floor plan provides a feeling of spaciousness for family living or entertaining on a grand scale. Climb the spiral staircase from the luxurious master suite to a quiet sanctuary overlooking the serene water views of Wells Cove.
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ASKING PRICE $2,500,000 LISTING AGENT John Collins, 410-693-6000; Long & Foster Real Estate
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MY WASHINGTON Roxanne Roberts, features writer, Style section, The Washington Post
WHAT WAS THE MOST FUN ABOUT DOING THE COLUMN? The people. A cliché, I know, but watching and meeting those who make Washington tick — the good, the bad, the giving, the egomaniacs, the powerful, the insecure — is endlessly interesting to me. Washington is full of Shakespearean characters who are never, ever boring.
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WHAT WAS THE HARDEST? Writing about scandal, ruin, divorce. Contrary to conventional wisdom, journalists take no pleasure in reporting the darker sides of life, even when it is actually newsworthy. Some people were gracious; others evasive. I called one A-lister and said, “I’m so sorry to ask, but we’ve got a tip that you and your wife have separated.” He laughed and said, “Not that I know of, but I haven’t talked to her since this morning.” Turned out to be a case of mistaken identity — and he still returns my calls. YOUR BEST COLUMN EVER? The one everyone remembers is the White House party crashers at the Obamas’ first state dinner. Update: She’s now married to a rock star; he’s permanently running for governor of Virginia. YOU HAVE BEEN AT THE POST FOR 26 YEARS. HOW HAS THE SOCIAL SCENE CHANGED? In almost every possible way: Washington used to be completely dominated by politics; now that’s only one part of a vibrant, diverse, sophisticated city filled with smart, ambitious
people. It’s much more interesting because it’s much more complex and nuanced. YOU’VE BEEN DOING NPR’S “WAIT, WAIT, DON’T TELL ME” FOR 16 YEARS. HAS THAT CHANGED? Is this the part where I get to brag about four million listeners each week? I can’t tell you how much fun it is — and we never run out of material, because famous people never stop doing idiotic things, God bless them!
MY TOP SPOTS My favorite restaurants are like my friends: warm, welcoming, and fun. For a cozy dinner, I love (1) Cafe Milano (3251 Prospect St. NW); for a two-hour trip to France (2) Le Diplomate (1601 14th St. NW); and for a knock-your-socks-off celebration (3) The Inn at Little Washington (309 Middle St., Washington, Va.) When my son was a little boy, we took a break from Christmas Eve shopping for burgers, malts and jukebox music at (4) Silver Diner (3200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va.) then left a 100 percent tip. It made our day, and has been a holiday tradition ever since. My go-to move to impress visiting friends and relatives is cocktails at (5) POV on the top of the W Hotel (515 15th St. NW) for dazzling views of the monuments, then on to the (6) Jefferson Memorial to admire the intellectual brilliance of our Founding Fathers — and reflect on the limitations of 140-word tweets. #lookupfromyourphones. I’m old-school when it comes to art, which is why I love the (7) National Gallery’s West Wing. An embarrassment of riches. My idea of a good time is anything with four feet, so there’s nothing better than the (8) Smithsonian National Zoological Park (i.e. the National Zoo) to hang with the animals and admire its conservation efforts. Shopping at consignment stores like the (9) Christ Child Opportunity Shop (1427 Wisconsin Ave. NW) makes me feel virtuous: recycling, contributing to good causes and treasure hunting all in one.
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R OX A N N E R O B E RT S CO U RT E SY P H OTO ; L E D I P LO M AT E P H OTO CO U RT E SY W I K I M E D I A CO M M O N S/AG N OST I C PREACHERSKID; POV PHOTO BY BEN DROZ; NATIONAL GALLERY PHOTO COURTE SY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/ U RBAN ; ZO O P H OTO BY AB BY WO O D, S M I T H SO N I AN ’S N AT I O N A L ZO O.
WHY DID YOU STEP DOWN FROM THE “RELIABLE SOURCE” COLUMN AFTR EIGHT YEARS? Column years are like dog years — which meant my writing partner, Amy Argetsinger, and I spent what felt like five decades writing about every aspect of Washington’s social, political and pop culture worlds. It was great fun, but exhausting, so when Amy had a baby, it was the perfect time to transition back to longform feature writing.