If you don't see images, click here to view Story Ideas  .  Events  To ensure delivery, please add newsletter@bisnow.com to your address book, learn how PUBLICATIONS: Daily Business | Real Estate | Legal | Tech/Fed IT | Association/Non-Profit | Medical | The Scene CITIES: Washington | New York | Chicago     May 20, 2009              Eco Beauty! Your chance to learn the ins-and-outs of triathlons is Thursday, May 21, 7pm, at 2000 M Street, Suite 520. Meet Nation's Triathlon founder Chuck Brodsky, Margaret Connor, and Team in Training, for an "Ask The Experts" panel. The only way into the race is through TNT. Call 703-399-2942.   EarthEcho's Philippe Cousteau co-hosted a luncheon on Saturday with eco-friendly beauty company Chantecaille at Neiman Marcus in Chevy Chase. Surprisingly, not everyone was wearing green.   Philippe, here with Olivia and Alex Chantecaille and EarthEcho's Jan Cousteau, discussed the company's work with marine conservation and endangered animal protection.     Labels of Love's Mary Amons and attorney Meghan Bracewell enjoyed the update on eco-friendly skin care.     W Hotel's Mariam Karim, Corcoran Gallery's Kristin Guiter, and Washington Times' Stephanie Green. New Ballpark Bar!   Restaurateur Bo Blair is at it again, improving DC nightlife and making sure the Half Street area around Nationals Park won't remain a ghost town. His latest venue: The Bullpen. The man famous for Smith Point, opened the bar/game/music joint on Friday night. Perseus Realty's Josh Overbay, Stroud Entertainment's Lindsay Stroud, and Politico Alpha's Andy Taylor helped break it in.   The Bullpen opens two hours before each Nats game with a beer garden, outdoor games, and a stage for live bands. Julie Battle, and Ruthie Beckler enjoyed live entertainment from Miles Midnight vocalist Matt Corrado.   We hope to snap lots of pics this summer, and University of Maryland students Rob Goldberg and Jessica Monaldo served as perfect models. More good news: the venue is available for private parties. Taste of Arlington!   We joined a record 15,000 local foodies Sunday afternoon in Ballston, as top Arlington restaurants showcased culinary masterpieces, or just their famous good ol' chicken wings. Willow Restaurant took home "Best of the Best." Above, Grand Cru wine bar and Euro Cafe's Troy and Lena Thorpe, Chris Royal, Arielle DeSourey, Max Pena, and Chris Hagstrom share samples from their store's selection of over 450 different wines. Now if only someone remembered the corkscrew.   The event benefited Community Residences, helping people with disabilities live independently. We snapped the event's leadership committee: (back) Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership's Julie Martin Mangis, Clarendon Alliance's Susan Anderson, Columbia Pike Revitalization's Jim Whittaker and Pam Holcomb, and Rosslyn Renaissance's Monique O' Grady. (Front) Taste of Arlington director Maurisa Turner Potts, Rosslyn Renaissance's Laura Corridon, and Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership's Sara Abramson. WHERE TO BE SCENE:   Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 - 10:00 PM, the American News Women's Club will honor Katie Couric at the ANWC 15th Gala & Helen Thomas Award Dinner, at The Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M St, to raise money for its education programs and journalism scholarships for women. Cocktails, dinner, "roast & toast." Helen Thomas will present the award. Tickets: $250 at 202-312-1581 or www.anwc.org  Thursday, May 21 from dawn til dusk: Join Hap Peden in his Man of the Year campaign for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at a unique golf tournament, benefiting the LLS, at Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring. To play, you must raise at least $300 for the LLS (and pay the extremely reduced greens fees of $70, which covers the cost of cart and golf for the entire day.) http://nca.llsevent.org/golfchallenge.  Thursday, May 21 from 5:30 - 8:00 join Lindsey Scott, 2009 candidate for Leukemia & Lymphoma Woman of the Year contest for an upscale happy hour at Mediterranean restaurant/ lounge Panache -Tysons, 1753 Pinnacle Dr, McLean. Minimum donation $10. Info:  561-213-0793 or www.habatatforhealing.com  Saturday, May 30, 6:00PM, the Jubilee Support Alliance has an American Road Trip Reception to raise funds for Jubilee Housing. $175 for Open Bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, silent and live auctions. Raffle Tickets for $25 for a chance to win $5,000 cash. 202-328-2498 or www.jsadc.org Monday, June 1 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM, join Everybody Wins DC for its Chocolate for Literacy event at Co Co Sala, 925 F Street NW. Featuring chocolate themed appetizers, desserts and drinks.  Live Art by Cargo Cult. Tickets $50 at www.everybodywinsdc.com Contributions support EWDC children's mentoring and literacy programs. Thursday, June 4, from 6:30 -11:30 p.m., indulge your senses in Asia and get your weekend started in style at ASIAFTER DARK, the newest after hours series at the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries. The Gallery invites young professionals to explore the arts of Asia, sip cocktails and mix and mingle to psychedelic grooves from emerging DJ artists. Guests will also enjoy food tastings from area restaurants, dance performances, hands-on activities, spotlight tours, and raffle prizes. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at door. http://store.freersacklershop.com/asiaafterdark.html  Thursday June 4 at 6:30, Join a strong host committee on the roof of The University Club, 1135 Sixteenth St, to celebrate and benefit the 3- year old DC Squash Academy and its partnership with The Stokes School. Stocked cash bar, Intriguing Raffle, Anheuser Busch Sponsorship and a great crowd on one of the best rooftops in DC. No Denim, No Athletic Shoes and No Shorts permitted. Info: Patrick Seelye Harris (202) 487-3957 Saturday, June 6 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM, join the Washington Humane Society for its 22nd Annual Bark Ball at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW to raise funds for homeless, abused and neglected animals. Washington, DC's Only Black-tie Gala for the Four-on-the-Floor Crowd. Cocktails, dinner, auction, music. Tickets: $250 at http://www.washhumane.org/barkball.asp Makeda Saggau-Sackey, Vanessa Meccarielli, and Robert Spencer contributed to this issue. 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