First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the keynote address at DC College Access Program’s (DC-CAP) annual Graduation Celebration Thursday night, telling the recent graduates to invest in themselves to ultimately help their family and community… and to never stop struggling in the face of adversity —… Read More
“Empowering women isn’t charity… it’s simply a matter of clarity,” insisted Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Advisor of President Obama, as she took the podium to give the keynote address at N Street Village‘s annual Empowerment Luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel Wednesday afternoon. Invited to speak to a… Read More
Sure, a lot of boutique hotels offer bikes for your use as your roam around town. But how many amenity loan programs come with their own GM tour guide?! Each Kimpton hotel has complimentary custom PUBLIC bikes for guest use to explore DC’s charm, but Kimpton’s… Read More
The 2014 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Campaign came to a close on Saturday at a Grand Finale Gala at the West End Ritz Carlton. Twenty candidates and their teams celebrated ten weeks of hard work and fundraising dedication towards a collective goal… Read More
“Science does not say that you shouldn’t jump off a 20 story building. Science merely describes what might happen to you…” laughed Dr. Peter H. Raven in his acceptance speech for the Friends of the National Arboretum‘s Medal of Excellence Tuesday night. The annual Cookout Under the Stars — this… Read More
It’s about healing in wartime, the nature of damage that continues when battles are over, and the question of how individuals and societies absorb the pain and impact of war. And somehow this becomes remarkably artistic and even… entertaining. Currently on view for a limited… Read More
This may be the most awesome thing you can do in the Archives — a true night at the Museum! Back by popular demand, the National Archives and the Foundation for the National Archives are partnering to host two overnight events for children ages 8-12 in… Read More
You may be ready to say, “I Do!,” but your budget likely says, “I Don’t!” Well into the season of engagements and wedding events, we ask one local entrepreneur who has made a career out of planning the perfect wedding just why weddings are so expensive… and… Read More
“Meridian International Center has distinguished itself for building bridges, for providing the neutral ground on which we can all come together at a time when there are too many excuses for global divisiveness,” said Sean O’Keefe, one of two honorees at the Meridian Global Leadership Awards last Tuesday night… Read More
Congratulations to 23 year old Teresa Davis on winning the title of Miss District of Columbia 2014 Sunday night at the pageant held at Arena Stage. The 23 year old graduate of the University of Georgia played the piano, showcased a stunning black evening gown,… Read More
