T-Minus three days and some hours and some minutes and some seconds to Earth Day 2012. By the time you read this, it may be T-Minus two days and some hours and so on. What do you plan to do to be a part of this grandiose occasion? I do hope something, especially if you [...]
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It’s Time to Take a Stand : BULLY
“We want to put bullying in our rear view mirror. Our goal is to have a million students see this film.” As I sat in the screening room filled almost full with a mix of educators, students, media, VIP’s, and members of the elite squad known as teachers at the National Education Association (NEA) building, [...]
Creating the Old Girls Club: Breaking Barriers and Succeeding in Politics
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer In a world where woman still drag other woman through the mud (Hilary Rosen v. Ann Romney) – it is nice to land upon organizations and groups that find it best for women to support and empower each other. To move ahead we need to embrace each other so [...]
NAT GEO Event: The Changing Face of Marseille – Tuesday, April 17th
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer This is one of my favorite places. I love exploring and learning and National Geographic offers both – through its exhibits and Live! Series. On April 17th, join countless others to learn about the Changing Face of Marseille. To sweeten the pot – for two lucky readers – if [...]
Are You Ready for White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner Weekend?
People sometimes ask me “Why did you choose to open up in the L.A. market next versus NYC? New York is so much closer.” Well, yes, in proximity for sure, and there is no annoying three hour time difference, but after about a year of research, I am someone who spends a little too much [...]
5th Annual Capitol CAREaoke
The 5th Annual Childhelp Capitol Careaoke will be held in the Atrium of the Ronald Reagan Buildingnext Wednesday, April 18th and ear plugs are optional. All though, I would suggest perhaps bringing a pair, just in case. I did see a few involuntary facial cringes last year, but you know what? Bless the brave ones [...]
Punch Pick : Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine Present a FRESHFARM Market Culinary Experience
When can we start this cloning of human beings business? Sigh. I will be at a wedding in Mexico when this event is scheduled, but friends, this is one Masters of Food & Wine you should not miss, especially because it involves a field trip. Field trips! Love them. And Megan McGrath, our Punch Palate [...]
Carbon Free Rock : Bravenoise
By Punch Pulse Correspondent Niki Clark With Earth Day right around the corner, there are lots of things you can do to help “Save the Planet.” For the pop-rock trio Bravenoise, their part includes doing what they do best, playing music. As part of their “Acts of Green” campaign, the band and their fans will [...]
National Geographic Hosts “Titanic in 3D” Screening
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini Wednesday night I visited the National Geographic Headquarters that are located right here in DC on 1145 17th Street NW to see a special screening of Titanic in 3D. Everyone has warmhearted memories of the first time they saw the movie Titanic when it originally came out 15 [...]
GRACE Gives Us a Good Reason to be in Reston
The GreaterRestonArtsCenter (GRACE) kicks off a weekend full of arts, artisans, crafts, live entertainment and action for the whole family with its annual upscale Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival Opening Night Party at the Town Center Pavilion within the Reston Town Center (11900 Market Street Center) on Friday, May 18th. Think Art + Craft + [...]
ABC’s “Scandal” Inspiration Judy Smith Speaks at Howard University
By Punch Preview Correspondent Whitney Stringer On Tuesday evening, the Black Public Relations Society of D.C. hosted a special pre-screening event for ABC’s newest show Scandal with Howard University. The show is loosely based on the hard-hitting career of D.C. crisis management professional Judy Smith. Smith of Smith & Co, has been called upon to [...]
Punch Pick: Shirlie’s Girls Night Out in Shirlington This Thursday
Shirlie’s Girls Night Out is back at the Village at Shirlington. Starting Thursday, April 5th from 5-10pm, the village’s best restaurants, shops, boutiques and salons will host trunk shows, cocktails, treats and special happy hour promotions once-a-month for a Shirlington-style girls night out (summer dates are May 3, June 7, July 5, and August 2). [...]
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