Wednesday night, Peet’s Coffee & Tea welcomed Washington notables for a ‘perk’ party at its new flagship store on 1701 Pennsylvania Ave. Legislators and media – including Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, and CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash – were among the 100+… Read More
Earlier this month (4/30/14), hundreds of Washingtonians honored the 125th Anniversary of the Washington Home & Community Hospices at a “Celebrazione della Cura,” (A Celebration of Caring) at an elegant embassy fundraiser. Sharon Collins Casey, Chair of the Board and Tim Cox, CEO of the Washington Home & Community Hospices,… Read More
Maybe there was no Pont Neuf or Moulin Rouge, but there were crepes. It just couldn’t be a French Festival without the crepes. This weekend, Georgetown’s Book Hill neighborhood transformed into DC’s very own Champs Elyses during the 11th Annual French Market. The two day event featured fashion finds from local boutiques, traditional French fare… Read More
The name says stop, but everything else says go. Partners Aaron Gordon, Robert Underwood, and brothers Ari and Micah Wilder softly opened 14th Street’s newest neighborhood nosh spot, Red Light, Cocktails & Dessert Bar at 1401 R Street, NW this week. These men at work started by serving a… Read More
Public service and community activism came together earlier this month at the 5th Anniversary of Future Civic Leaders — a DC based, non-profit organization that engages high school students from low-income communities in the political process by hosting free leadership and community organizing conferences. His… Read More
Weekend No. 2 of Coachella is approaching and flower crowns are becoming a staple fashion accessory at the popular music festival, and beyond. So whether you’re headed there — or even if you’re not — you’ll want to know how to make one of these… Read More
A premier traveling sneaker event?! Thousands of sneaker aficionados in the Capitol region came together earlier this month to take part in Sneaker Con D.C. Unlike any other stop for the event, in the District, attendees got up close and personal with the second edition of a live… Read More
This year Greek Easter and western Easter fall on the same date! April 20th is coming up fast… Do you have your reservations? Here’s a sampling of some of the holiday happenings around town. Have another favorite? Add your Easter event in the comments! ***… Read More
One of the most successful charity events in DC to date happened Friday night as the annual “Children’s Ball” for the Children’s National Medical Center raised $10,734,300 at its eighth annual Gala at the West End Ritz Carlton. All funds will directly support pediatric care and… Read More
