When Trust for the National Mall Board Chairman and founder of the cause John “Chip” Akridge, who is also the founder and head of commercial real estate firm Akridge Companies, came to the podium during the Saturday night Ball on the Mall Dinner, he of course, welcomed everyone, thanked the L’Enfant Society Board, Steering Committee, [...]
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Countdown to 4th Annual Ball on the Mall
The countdown has begun for Ball on the Mall 2012, the 4th annual social event of the spring season actually held under tents, under the big vast skies, with views of the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building on Saturday, May 5th. Hosted by Board and Steering Committee of the L’Enfant Society, who has been [...]
Trust for the National Mall’s L’Enfant Society to Kick Off for Ball on the Mall 2012
Ball on the Mall has been touted by many a publication (and many a guest) as one of the most fun events in Washington, D.C. for a variety of reasons, one of which is that it actually takes place on the National Mall, providing the hundreds of attendees who are all decked out in black [...]
Carmine’s Celebrates 1 Year in D.C. to Benefit the L’Enfant Society
Tuesday night was for sure, a true “Celebrazione Italiana!” at Carmine’s, the New York-based establishment which chose the L’Enfant Society, which raises money for the Trust for the National Mall, as its event beneficiary. Even Carmine’s CEO, Jeffrey Bank came in from headquarters for the big night. Using some of the expansive back private space, [...]
Kick Off with L’Enfant Society at Carmine’s
Not that it would take a lot to pull me away from the hustle and bustle of New York City (where I am currently, after landing last night), but this particular event, is one for which I knew I wanted to return. It’s the annual L’Enfant Society Kick Off and this year Carmine’s has generously [...]
L’Enfant Society Fall Kick-Off at Carmine’s
Did I mention October is a busy month? Someone suggested I actually get one of those voice to keyboard transcriber thingys so I could just talk my blog posts…wouldn’t that be cool. Tuesday, October 4th marks the annual L’Enfant Society Kick Off and it will be held at Carmine’s, the power lunch place near the [...]
Hats Off to the Ballers on the National Mall
The Scene Known affectionately as “America’s Front Yard”, the National Mall has finally, and I do mean finally, been receiving a little bit o’love (even Jon Stewart chose it as his charity for “Rally to Restore Sanity” last year). With sinking and cracking monuments, few and far between facilities, lacking signage, more brown spots [...]
A Last Hurrah for Ball on the Mall 2011
Last night the L’Enfant Society Board and Ball the Mall Steering Committee gathered at POV atop the W Hotel (where the VIP After Party will be held) one last time before next Saturday night’s 3rd annual Ball on the Mall. There are still a few General Admission tickets for sale, all VIP’s are sold out. [...]
Countdown to Ball on the Mall
Ball on the Mall 2010 with special guest Rick Schroder Tickets are still on sale and VIP (which includes the reception and a seated dinner) will go fast as they are limited. May 7th is the date of this annual fete on the National Mall hosted by the L’Enfant Society which raises money for the [...]
Ball on the Mall Tickets are on Sale Now
Tickets are on sale NOW and they will, mark my words, they will sell out. In fact, as of Friday, there were only 80 VIP/Dinner tickets for Ball on the Mall, which is happening Saturday, May 7th on the National Mall. Don’t wait, don’t delay, don’t procrastinate…don’t do what those who attend events in Washington [...]
The Trust for the National Mall’s Benefit Luncheon Reception
Last night Ambassador C. Boyden Gray (Former Ambassador to the EU and Trust Board Member) hosted the Trust for the National Mall Board, the Women’s Committee, the L’Enfant Society Board Members and supporters of the Trust at his historic Georgetown residence. The private reception was in honor of the upcoming annual Benefit Luncheon, which will [...]
Ball on the Mall 2011
Please save the date for Saturday, May 7th for the third annual Ball on the Mall, presented by Time Warner | HBO and Verizon. This exceptional gala benefits the L’Enfant Society, which continues to raise funds for the Trust for the National Mall. The National Mall Stretching from the foot of the U.S. Capitol past [...]
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