Hillwood’s Jewels of the Ocean Gala began with cocktails, followed through to dinner on the Lunar Lawn, and invited guests to be the first to tour the special exhibition Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, with objects of rare and precious materials that highlight the beauty and resources of the oceans.
Read MoreCreated about a decade ago to support local contestants vying for the Mis District of Columbia title in the Miss America organization, Man of the District is now an annual event benefiting The Miss America and Miss DC Scholarship Programs.
Read MoreEarthday.org’s Climate Leadership Gala celebrated leaders’ efforts to combat climate change. Denis Hayes, organizer of the very first Earth Day in 1970, spoke at the Gala along with special guest, Sarah, Duchess of York, a longstanding global champion for the environment.
Read MoreMore than $700,000 was raised at the Washington Tennis & Education fundraiser to benefit the work of the organization, which provides children and youth from Wards 7 & 8 a safe and trusting environment as well as tennis and education programs.
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Artificial Intelligence in Real Life: How Sweden in Putting AI to Good Use is an “intellectual and evaluative journey” with myriad impacts on society that highlights some of the latest Swedish innovations that are using AI.
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Whitman-Walker hosted its 50th Anniversary Gala last week at the Salamander Washington, DC, with a “Fabulous Cocktail” event featuring special guests, including Tim Gunn (of Project Runway fame) and celebrity DJ Tryfe.
Read MoreThe inaugural DC Veg Restaurant Week kicked-off its second year at DC Vegan with a celebration of vegan
cuisine and tasty bites to get mouths watering for the many renowned DC-area establishments registered to participate over eight days with plant-based specials from May 6-13.
Netflix and Shondaland hosted a special screening of the highly anticipated upcoming series QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, inviting fans of the series and all of Shonda Rhimes’s talented works to be among the first to preview the new spin-off series.
Read MoreA special reception to recognize DC 2023 Helen Hayes Award nominees was recently held at the Perry Belmont Mansion in Dupont Circle. The evening celebrated work from 131 eligible stage productions presented in the 2022 calendar year — including 39 musicals, 97 plays, and 38 world premieres — and the actors, crew, and staff that brought them to life.
Read MoreAmong the parties surrounding the White House Correspondent’s Dinner festivities this year was Elle Magazine and Chief’s private reception at VERSUS’ Ceil Social Club with a power-packed guest list and sweeping views of downtown DC.
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