War, freedom, sacrifice and heroism have been at the forefront of many a mind and a heart, and not just during holidays when we honor those who gave their lives in the military as well as past veterans. Lately, especially because of the power of social media, we are constantly being reminded of what many [...]
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Fit for Charity at Equinox Tysons Corner – Give Strength
And get strength. And give charity. Yes, you can do all of the above when you sign up for only $30 for a special ZUMBA (butt-kicking dance) class on Saturday, June 29th at the Tysons Corner Equinox. Equinox by the way has been touted by many an exercise connoisseur as the best of the best (most [...]
DuJour Cover Girl Julianne Moore Kicks Off the Summer Issue Party in New York
DuJour magazine held its summer issue party at Marlin Bar, which is located in Tommy Bahama (a retail store where you can shop, dine, and drink). As I shook off my umbrella and handed it to the coat check girl, I was a tad bit nervous. I’d just spent the better part of 20 minutes [...]
Two-Time Olympian Bobby Lea Pedals for Military Cause
By Punch Correspondents Darryl Keeton and Zoe Keeton On Friday, June, 7th, the DLE Agency of Washington, DC announced a partnership between wounded warriors charity, Luke’s Wings and North Carolina based Team SmartStop p/b Mountain Khakis whose premier cyclist is two-time Olympian, Bobby Lea. “When an athlete’s true interests, align with their philanthropic passion, their true [...]
Coming to You From Mr. Big’s Apple
Play on words, cheesy, I know. And if you don’t know who Mr. Big is, I am assuming you are either 12 or 80 years old or were asleep during the ’90′s, as Chris Noth (when he was off duty from playing a Law & Order crime detective) was Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex [...]
DC Artist Kari Kant Debuts “Abstraction”
By Punch Preview Correspondent Lindsey Clark The rain may have relocated the opening of DC-based artist Kari Kant’s debut show, “Abstraction,” but it certainly didn’t have any effect on the turnout – the 11th floor offices of the Homer Building downtown on 13th Street were filled with people who came out despite the downpour to see [...]
Attention Please: Dolci Gelati Gelato Contest is UNDERWAY … Scoops Up!
You might not be thinking about something icy sliding down your throat and cooling your insides right this second thanks to tropical storm Andrea. In fact it might be more like, towel me off and give me a nap, however, this soon shall pass. With the blink of an eye and the flip flop of [...]
6th Annual Affairs of State Gala this Friday at City Tavern Club
By Punch Correspondent Karen Garnick Need plans this Friday? Here is the perfect way to kick off your social calendar this weekend! This Friday, June 7th, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is holding its 6th Annual Affairs of State fundraiser at Georgetown’s City Tavern Club. This Gala is YPFP’s largest fundraising event and will [...]
Punch Profiles: People to Know / 9 Questions with CZAR Red Vodka co-Founder Kris Car
There’s a new vodka in town and we had the opportunity to meet its co-founder Kristopher Car and get a taste (it’s a hard job, but someone’s gotta do it!). Delish. Must serve ice cold. The story of Czar Red Vodka is somewhat unique and we, being endorsers and supporters of startups and local entrepreneurs, well, [...]
A CAPITOL FOURTH Welcomes Back Superstar Barry Manilow
Get set to hear, see and experience another patriotic concert in our nation’s capital featuring show business stars belting out how great this country is. Hosted this year by two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) will return to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to host A CAPITOL FOURTH, starring [...]
Well, Hello… Mamas! Elizabeth Street to Launch in DC
I never thought I’d be a tad bit green (emerald of course) with envy of those in the category of MOMs, and yet, for some reason, after reading this recent pitch sent to us, I found myself thinking … hmmm. If only I were a mother. Ok, admittedly, this is in no way shape nor [...]
Stupid F###ing Bird Takes Flight at Woolly Mammoth Theatre
By Punch Preview Correspondent Lindsey Clark “Why do I want to change the world? Because it NEEDS CHANGING!” – Conrad in Stupid F###ing Bird Playwright Aaron Posner took on a serious challenge when he sat down to re-craft Anton Chekhov’s renowned play The Seagull. Considered one of the Russian dramatist’s most important works, the story [...]
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