The infamous December Bender continues … Wednesday evening, DC’s Dapper Dons dragged their well dressed selves back out into the chill and then into the new private event space (which has been getting great raves – in fact we’ll have a Punch Profile with co-owner Ryan Seelbach soon) The Huxley on M Street, NW. The [...]
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Mamie’s Mile Gets Us Walking on Mass Ave
The simplest acts of kindness come in all forms. On Saturday morning, quite a few families participated in one such act when they walked in Mamie’s Mile. Quite uncomplicated, Mamie’s Mile is a one mile walk in the Spring Valley neighborhood of town for anyone who wants to support the National Down Syndrome Society. Mamie’s [...]
#WHCD Weekend Wrap Up : Allbritton POLITICO Brunch
And so we leave one moment of sanity during these frenzied four days for yet another moment of peace in a sophisticated setting, the next brunch on our Sunday trail, the Allbritton POLITICO private function, which is being held at the Washington, D.C. estate of Robert Allbritton and his wife Dr. Elena Allbritton. We pull [...]
#WHCD Weekend Wrap Up : Thomson Reuters McLaughlin Brunch
Let’s just say we are closing the gap. We wrote of Thursday night and Friday day and evening which are the #WHCD activities leading up to the big night on Saturday, but let’s skip for a moment if you will, the rainy blustery, chilly black tie evening and head into calmer, sunnier skies aka “The [...]
Jordin Sparks Takes the Stage at Childhelp’s Annual Capitol CAREaoke
They say they save the best for last, however, I’m going to go out on a limb and say this time, that is simply not true, considering American Idol winner and REAL star of the stage JORDIN SPARKS who was the special guest of Wednesday night’s Capitol CAREaoke, sang a few songs ahead of the [...]
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 [...]
On Your Marks. Get Set for Scope It Out 2012!
Registration is now open for the 2012 Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk. Scheduled for Sunday, March 25th at 9am starting at Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Ave, NW, this family friendly runner/walker charity event that benefits Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation was resurrected this year and happened to coincidentally be my very first 5K. Granted, I didn’t [...]
L~Shandi Hosts “Runway Moms for a Cause”
Washington, D.C. is a mecca of power which stems from both men and women. But how often do you meet these strong, independent, successful women and forget that they are MOMS too? For me, quite often. Last Friday, September 30th, several of said power moms were celebrated and showcased in a charity fashion show held [...]
Actor/Activist Tim Daly Stands Up to Cancer
We recently were sent this video featuring actor and activist Tim Daly (“Private Practice”) in a video as he “Stands Up” to cancer. Tim is also the President of The Creative Coalition and I had the good fortune of being on a panel with him for Rebecca Cooper’s WJLA “Washington Business Report”during spring’s White House [...]
Washington Business Report: Beer, Food, the Biz Buzz & the Buzz Kill
In case you missed Sunday’s Washington Business Report with Rebecca Cooper on ABC 7 WJLA at 9am, you can click on this link to get the goods. Rebecca interviews Top Chef Mike Isabella on his newly-opened restaurant Graffiato. Local craft brewers Bill Butcher from Port City Brewing Co. in Alexandria and Brandon Skall from the [...]
White House Correspondents Association Dinner Week (end) Kicks Off with QGA & FD
Julie Mason, Stephen Dinan, host Matt Dornic and Mike Conneen Calling all media, journos, shutterbugs. Dust off your livers and say goodnight to a good night’s sleep because, as they say: “And so it begins.” And it has. I recall last year I was hanging by a thread, 20 minute catnaps, and pure adrenaline. Quinn [...]
Stellar Day for Scope It Out
Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? The 6th Annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk was held Sunday and whether it was the crisp spring-like weather with the morning sun, budding blooms, and blue skies set against one of the most serene city backdrops, or the complimentary popchips!, bananas, apples, and power waters, [...]
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