Archive for February, 2008

Wednesday February 13th events to attend

Don’t forget to make it to Washington Humane Society’s Fashion For Paws Kick-off Soiree at We One You Two from 6pm – 9pm as well as the DC SCORES Soccer Ball presented by Latin Concepts’ Friendraiser at Play Lounge from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.  Both will be well worth your while.  Tell them the Punch sent [...]

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Hudson Restaurant & Lounge’s Aphrodisiac Dinner

Whether you and your lover or you and your friends are still up in the air about where to go or what to do on that “V-Day” (people in DC are sooo last minute!) – you have a great option with Hudson Restaurant & Lounge’s Aphrodisiac Dinner. There are Three Seatings from which to choose: [...]

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Fillmore Arts Center’s "Dinner with an Artist 2008"

Speaking of great food and art … On March 6th 7:00 pm, the Fillmore Arts Center, a non-profit, charitable organization that provides award-winning arts education programs for DCPSelementary schools across the city, is hosting a unique dinner fundraiser. Some of the biggest names on the Washington arts scene are comingtogether as guests for “The Fillmore [...]

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The Women’s Committee of the Washington National Opera brings us The Taj Mahal by Moonlight

The Women’s Committee of the Washington National Opera redefined the words: elaborate, grandiose, luxurious, sumptuous and extravagant on Saturday evening at their Mid-winter Gala.  “The Taj Mahal by Moonlight” was so over the top with luxury, from the ceiling to floor decor in the Mellon Auditorium, to the lavish costumes worn by the caterers, to [...]

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Luke’s Wings Inaugural Flight – Saturday March 1st, 2008

HOT OFF THE PRESSES:   Luke’s Wings Hosts Inaugural Flight with an Exclusive Evening of Music and Dancing to Raise Money for American Veterans at Walter Reed Medical Center   WHAT:       Luke’s Wings is a nonprofit organization which provides airplane tickets for families who otherwise do not have the means to visit loved ones recovering at [...]

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CUSP’s new spring designers

Is your credit card lonely?  Have you been good this January after spending a wee bit too much on family, friends (and maybe yourself) during the holidays?  Well, now you can treat yourself right.  It IS the Spring season after all.  Fashion Week in NYC is over and now you are inspired to spend, spend, [...]

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Busy weekend …

Taking the weekend off, but back on Monday with stories of the Women’s Committee of the Washington National Opera’s “The Taj Mahal by the Moonlight” Gala at the Mellon Auditorium.  Meanwhile, Happy Birthday to Seyhan Duru, Camilla Loveid and Nicki Kalokerinos who will be celebrating their “Tres Tres Tres Chic” three-way birthday party at Josephine’s [...]

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Happy Birthday to you ….

It’s that time of the month or week or what have you, again.  Happy Birthday wishes go to: Jenny Assad, Philippe Lanier (belated!) and Michael Saylor, who by the way, fell victim to a surprise birthday party at the new Josephine’s last night.  Bless his heart, the generous birthday boy kept the open bar for [...]

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Fashion for Paws and DC Scores events on February 13th

Thursday February 13th brings us two very important, yet fun, cause associated events.  You CAN make both, by the way.  There is no need to pick one over the other.  Perhaps someone should hire the bus company that took the Young & the Guest List party from the St. Regis to the Halcyon House … [...]

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indebleu’s Valentine’s Day Special Evening

Hurry, they always sell out on Valentine’s Day, but indebleu does have a few spots open.  The restaurant will offer 4 Course Dinner with Amuse & Intermezza for $95 a person or $125 with wine pairings a person.  Expect additional treats during the evening to make your night even more special. Call 202.333.bleu (2538) to [...]

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Artsy Tartsy

Have a hankerin’ for some culture but sometimes get intimidated by our huge, overwhelming, stately galleries?  Well, there is small, little known treasure of a gallery in the Chinatown/Gallery Place district, which consistently offers interesting works.  The Flashpoint Gallery is located across from the MLK Library on G Street, NW.  The next show is:  Nellie Appleby, [...]

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Super Size Tuesday

I doubt if Washington, DC is the only city in the country that looks at Super Tuesday with more enthusiasm than Super Bowl Sunday, but I could be wrong.  With that said, there were probably more “Super Tuesday Watch Parties” going on in town that Mardi Gras soirees.  Several hundred young politically active, interested and [...]

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