Country crooners generally headline the annual Gala for the USO. The past few years’ attendees have seen the likes of Randy Travis, Toby Keith and Trace Adkins. But last Friday at the Washington Hilton, recording artist Jordin Sparks went all American Idol for these American idols. Having visited… Read More
There was a lot of nail biting along with the real light bites and other fare at Lincoln Restaurant Tuesday night. Installing additional televisions and inviting all to join in the viewing of the 2012 Presidential election results, the restaurant, themed for the 16th President, held a “Tally… Read More
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Capitol Chapter kicked off Diabetes Awareness Month with its 12th annual Night of Hope Gala late last week. Attracting nearly 500 Washingtonians, this year’s event raised some $1.1 million dollars to help find a cure for children and adults living with type… Read More
Whether it’s an hour to whip up a spectacular dish or design a jaw-dropping silhouette, part of what makes reality shows like Top Chef and Project Runway tick is, well, the time. Now DC Shorts— DC’s renowned short film festival– is taking a cue from… Read More
“If your homilies are always that good, I’ll be there every Sunday….and with an envelope!” laughed Mark Russell, emcee and entertainer of the crowd at the 26th Annual SOAR! Award Dinner held at the Mellon Auditorium last Friday evening. Russell spoke of Fr. William Byrne (at left), the popular pastor of… Read More
Local author, Kerry Reichs returns to DC during her book tour for her latest, “What You Wish For,” to talk about the new novel, which she describes as “Modern Family Meets CNN.” It’s a comedic tale on five tracks, each detailing an unconventional way of… Read More
The Friendship Party endorses this message of friendship, fun, happiness… and a little bit of political party hysteria. A pop-up Hello Kitty for President campaign headquarters came to DC late last week at Living Social’s F Street offices, offering Sanrio character enthusiasts the opportunity to meet… Read More
Co-chaired in its 19th year by Charrisse Jackson-Jordan and Michelle Schoenfeld, and attended by some 700 femme fatales in cocktail attire adapted to the Moulin Rouge theme, Knock Out Abuse returned to the Ritz Carlton last Thursday night, raising close to half a million dollars for a handful of community beneficiaries… Read More
Purses for Preparedness was the theme of the Red Cross of the National Capital Region “In the Bag” benefit luncheon Friday afternoon at the McLean Hilton. It was a chance for bidding on covet-worthy clutches, totes, satchels, hobos — and even a golf caddy! — as… Read More
SPANX opened its first ever retail store in Tyson’s Galleria Friday morning. Sara Blakely, Founder of the global shapewear phenomenon, and its CEO, Laurie Ann Goldman (both at left), were on hand to make an appearance, cut the opening “hosiery” ribbon, and explain how women… Read More
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