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 [...]
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National Geographic – Gadgets, Gizmos and Gee Whiz!
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer Saturday was the perfect day to be indoors. While most may have been snuggling or sleeping listening to the sound of rain on the windowpane; I was getting my geek on and loving the fact I was bringing the inner nerd to the surface, if only for a day [...]
You Too Can Be a Master in the Kitchen : Masters of Food and Wine Pastry Class with Peter Brett
Saturday, the Park Hyatt Washington DC held its three sold out classes for the seasonal Masters of Food and Wine culinary event. I personally got to attend the “Spring Rhubarb Tart with Almond Crumble and Cherry Blossom Sorbet” class with Blue Duck Tavern Pastry Chef Peter Brett. This particular class was very intimate, [...]
Helping Bright Beginnings Reach Its Goal for Read Across America Month
The Junior League-founded Bright Beginnings is taking part in the annual Read Across America Month and it has an aggressive goal of 600 books being read to its homeless and in-transition children during March. Once again, I had the opportunity to come by to read to the little ones, all of whom are sweet, innocent, [...]
Everybody Wins! DC Children’s Literacy Gala
By Punch Passport Correspondent Lori González Lazzarini Last week I was able to attend silent auction heaven at the The Capital Hilton for the 17th Annual Gala Celebration by Everybody Wins! DC. I have never before been to an event that had such great items and the setting was brilliant. The co-founder and Managing [...]
Another TEAser : Zen Tara Tea Class at Yola
Yola, the extremely healthful, organic, locally grown produce-focused non-frozen yogurt joint in Dupont Circle is hosting a tea tasting class with Zen Tara Tea to educate and share the love of amazing loose leaf teas. Since the era of the coffee craze is creating a pain in bank accounts as well as health as of [...]
Big Changes Announced at Annual “Love Letters for Literacy” Event
Post by Punch Preview Correspondent Whitney Stringer Last Wednesday the Washington Literacy Council hosted its Love Letters for Literacy reception. The annual event gathers authors, media personalities and other notables to read works on the subject of love, and most importantly showcases the progress of students from their many life-changing programs. In existence since 1963, [...]
19th Annual Love Letters for Literacy
The 19th Annual Love Letters for Literacy takes place one day post the Valentine’s holiday, but hey, this is a way to make our amorous words last longer. As someone who loves to read and write and actually, yes, I truly enjoy handwriting letters and cards and sending them the ye old fashioned way, via [...]
Coming Up: Culinary Education Crawl on Barracks Row
If you haven’t had the chance to meander down Barracks Row (aka the Main Street of Capitol Hill), you are missing out on a charming part of this hood which BTW, is accessible via the Metro (in case you’d like to have a few sips here, there, and everywhere). One Sunday, January, 22nd, from 9:30am [...]
Got Kids?
Check out a new online resource for parents with little one’s at home! The Zebra School UNCOVERS hip and stylish events influenced by pop culture that offer teachable moments for your little one and fun for you alike! So, this winter break, DISCOVER what your community has in store at thezebraschool.tumblr.com. Also, famed illustrator, Sujean Rim (Daily Candy, Ann Taylor, Tiffany’s, etc.) has designed an exclusive line [...]
National Geographic Live’s Upcoming Events
Kids, set your iPhone calendars to “busy” if you like anything educational and fun. There are a lot of good events to attend this month where you can get your brain and curiosity on. Here goes: National Geographic Live is a series of dynamic lectures, live concerts and compelling films presented at National Geographic [...]
Fighting a Smarter War Against Cancer
The Ruesch Center for the Care of Gastrointestinal Cancers is holding a free three day symposium starting Thursday, December 1st through Saturday, December 3rd focusing on the key issues of policy, value and patient care issues. Our own friend Michael Sapienza will be participating in a round table discussion at 4pm Friday in the Hart [...]
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