Dear Loyal Punch Readers, please excuse the sporadic posting over the next few days and nights.  I will be touring DC’s Wine Country which is Loudoun County, VA (I know, I know… tough job. But someone has to bear the vineyards so as to report back to you on the grapes…and food…and beautiful countryside…) and [...]

Check out his muscles (whew!) and get some of Mark Jenkins‘ tips. He has trained Beyonce, Missy Elliott, Puffy and more!  But even more importantly, he is working hard to help DC’s public school kids to get in shape and learn about nutrition. www.thedistrictdish.com

Punch Partner Lindsay Volkswagen of Dulles sent the Punch some latest and greatest on VW.  By the way, I was out on the road the other day and saw a ton of VW’s.  Maybe the following are reasons why…. Home Improvement: In this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, Volkswagen improved its problems-per-100-vehicles (PP100) score [...]

The VelocityDC Dance Festival leaped its way into guests’ hearts at the Launch party held at the Beacon Hotel. The collaborative effort brought together folks from the Washington Ballet (Artistic Director Septime Webre, of course), DanceMetroDC, The Shakespeare Theatre, Washington Performing Arts Society, and the CityDance Ensemble. Dancers, supporters, donors, admirers, and all those who [...]

Honey, it ain’t easy auctioning off young single eligible bachelors to a group of a few hundred who happen to be hot and wet from sweat and an earlier rainstorm and a tad bit impatient because the auction was getting off to a bit of a late start.  In addition, because of the event’s well [...]

It’s baaaaack! The SunTrust National Marathon brought to you by the Greater Washington Sports Alliance is on full speed ahead for its 5th year, but this time, it’s going to be bigger and better.  With a field size expanded to 12,000 (reached 8,000 this year) this annual marathon brings out the best runners in the [...]

America’s Independence Day is coming (quickly-where does the time go?) this weekend, but after the fireworks are gone, remember that Bastille Day is right around the corner on Tuesday, July 14th.  I’m excited to announce that Punch Partner Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington, DC will hold a special event that evening…and YOU are invited! Join the [...]

Tickets are on sale NOW for the exclusive (and I mean exclusive, there is limited space, so FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, people!) Wednesday Warm-up at the W Washington D.C. for KEENFest 2009!  Honorary Chairwoman Lindsay Czarniak of NBC News4 Sports and Chairwoman Amanda Polk invite you to “walk the red carpet” at this fun event, [...]

Hey folks, just received an update from Sara Damelio of Skincando.  The Operation Sand Flea campaign is well underway and she, along with 630 WMAL and the USO will be at BWI Airport on June 29th at 2pm.  They will be giving away the donated Combat-Ready Balm from Operation Sand Flea directly to the troops [...]

The Washington Humane Society is getting purrrrrrectly patriotic this summer.  For those who love kitties, please come to the 1201 New York Shelter on July 1st for this special Cat Adoption Event.  There are so many lovely sweet kittens and cats of all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages and they need homes!  The WHS will [...]

Post written by Lena Aburdene Dupont Circle’s Darlington House hosted a fabulous event last night, benefiting The Many Hats Institute‘s initiative, the Latin American Youth Center. Founded in 1999, The Many Hats Institute is a non-profit dedicated to improving the conditions for children and youth worldwide.  MHI takes advantage of the many hats that people [...]

newest webisode is up!  We dish with Mary Watson, who shares with us all about DC’s Wine Country’s Food & Wine Festival.  Mary is Virgina’s Wine Ambassador among many other things, but she knows her wine and she knows her food! Learn all about this very special type of food focused festival which is happening [...]