While I was in Aspen one of the boutique owners and I were talking about D.C. and the upcoming National Cherry Blossom Festival Centennial and the talk turned to our mutual mild weather (the topic of weather is always a safe, easy common ground) and how spring had for all intents and purposes, sprung. That [...]
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Bang Salon to Host Military Wives Beauty Makeover
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer It is a new year and with it comes promise, change and possibilities. For Military Wives, it can mean a lot of the same or, as with this group of women, a chance to start the year with a “bang.” Local hair salon, Bang Salon, is giving back to [...]
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Performance Series of Legends : Smokey Robinson
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer On March 3rd, at 7:30 p.m., the legendary Smokey Robinson will be performing in the concert hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Smokey Robinson is one of the most beloved and influential figures in the history of popular music. Celebrating his 50th anniversary in the [...]
Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini This week, I went to the H Street Playhouse to see a classic play but with a dark twist: “Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers”. The play is being presented in DC by the No Rules Theater Company and adapted and directed by Michael Lluberes. The play [...]
And We Are Not Finished Yet : Punch Picks for Your Valentine’s Day Pleasure
Because of the absolute plethora of V-Day deals and promotions, we thought we’d make as many people happy as possible by adding one more installment. Here are a few more for you to peruse and use to heart’s delight. **Tiffany & Co.: There is still time to wrap up a little something special in that [...]
SELECT: Washington Project for the Arts 2012 Exhibit & Auction Opens February 11th
I was recently introduced to Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) by my friend Alexia von Lipsey, whose passion for the arts and for this organization is palpable. I had not been familiar with WPA, shame on me, but after our conversation and perusing the marketing material she presented, I was thoroughly interested to learn [...]
And So It Continues : Punch Picks for Your Valentine’s Day Pleasure
Wow. Can we just say WOW? No beating heart has been left behind with this year’s Valentine’s Day specials. I mean, even AT&T has gotten in on the action. We have food, drinks, lingerie, chocolate, jewelry, parties … And believe me, there are just as many offers for singles are there are for doubles. So, [...]
Kennedy Center’s Roof Terrace Restaurant Champagne & Everything Bubbly Tasting
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini I’m very excited that next week after a lovely Valentine’s day dinner with all my single gal pals, the next day, on Wednesday February 15 from 6-9pm, I will be able to attend a Champagne tasting at the Kennedy Center’s Roof Terrace Restaurant to keep the good times [...]
Unleash the Hounds! Fashion For Paws Kicks Off at The Jefferson Hotel
May the best man and woman win. The competition is fierce, the playing field is feisty. With only 50 fundraising models allowed to walk this year because the amount each has to raise to even step foot onto the stage is now $5,000, up by a few thousand from last year, these otherwise civilized animal [...]
CIRCA Returns to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week & Invites YOU to Join Them
Punch Partner CIRCA Jewels just launched a Facebook contest where they are invited you to post a picture of your favorite piece of jewelry and tell them the story behind it. This is all for you and a friend to win a chance to gain exclusive access to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this season. So, have [...]
Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk – Join Team Pamela’s Punch to Kick Colon Cancer’s Ass
It’s that time of the year again – March, which is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Team Pamela’s Punchis ready to KICK COLON CANCER’S ASS during the Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk, but we cannot do it without YOU. Please donate, join our team, get others to join, become a sponsor, get volunteers together, whatever ACTION [...]
Pink Tie Party 2012 Kicks Off
The March 20th annual Pink Tie Party which is the most festive food-focused event surrounding the National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off Wednesday night at Lincoln, appropriately as the presenting sponsor of the Festival happens to be Lincoln, as in the car. Expect live entertainment as the area’s top chefs and mixologists feed you and [...]
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