It’s almost time for the nation’s greatest springtime celebration… The National Cherry Blossom Festival! Starting March 20th and continuing through April 14, 2019, the 2019 Festival commemorates the 107th anniversary of Tokyo’s gift of cherry blossom trees through shared experiences that showcase traditional arts and… Read More
Looking to book your next adventure? This weekend you can discover something you never even knew you needed to see, or find out more about a bucket list destination, at the 15th annual Travel & Adventure Show. Taking place all day Saturday and Sunday at… Read More
The largest environmental film festival in the world is taking place in DC this weekend. Since 1993, the Environmental Film Fest has been celebrating the Earth and encouraging stewardship of the environment through the media of film. With over 100 films to enjoy at venues… Read More
The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual Diamond Gala was held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at The Fairmont Hotel. Aiming to increase awareness of the growing Human Trafficking crisis and raise much-needed funds to support its 24-hour Anti-Human Trafficking emergency shelter, which opened in 2018, the… Read More
On March 4, 2019, Audra McDonald received Signature Theatre’s Stephen Sondheim Award at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy. The award, established in 2009 in honor of America’s most influential musical theater writer and composer, benefits Signature’s artistic, education and community programs. “Three of… Read More
On March 9th, Chance for Life hosted its annual “Chance For Life Poker Tournament and Taste Experience” at the MGM National Harbor. This annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer study is traditionally attended by avid poker players, food enthusiasts, and people generally looking for a great… Read More
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance celebrated its 14th annual ‘Turn Up the Heat’ event at The Anthem (901 Wharf Street SW) this week. More than 400 guests enjoyed a live auction while sampling bites and sips from more than 40 female chefs, restauranteurs and mixologists across the District. Audra… Read More
Last Saturday, February 23, Boffi Georgetown partnered with the 2019 Architecture & Design Film Festival DC to offer DC’s design community — including private clients, area architects and design professionals — a chance to network around food and film. Starting with a hosted brunch in… Read More
On Friday, January 25, 2019, the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art hosted an exclusive opening of local Washington, DC artist, Allen “Big Al” Carter’s new exhibit, “Big Al Carter: A Retrospective,” the first exhibit in DC of Carter’s artwork since his death in 2008. Carter’s daughters, Flora O.… Read More
Potomac Phil, the National (taxidermied) Groundhog, made an appearance to offer weather and political predictions at Dupont Circle on Groundhog Day, February 2, 2019. Phil, amidst a crowd of neighborhood revelers and a polka playing accordionist, let DC know to expect 6 more weeks of… Read More
