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Clockwise from front left: OPX's Barbara Mullenex, CBH’s Stacy Benes, Microsoft’s Teresa Carlson, CresaPartners’ Caryn Bailey, Rational Retention's Lauren Gilbert, Structure Tone’s Joanna Hoffscneider, SF Design Group’s Sahar Farivar, Gilbert Oshinsky’s Rachel Kronowitz, Hickok Cole’s Yolanda Cole, Strelmark’s Hilary Fordwich, CBH’s Susan Moser, The Scene Bisnow’s Margot Machol, The Kane Company's Joy Newton-Grubb, and Microsoft’s Tonya Klause.
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Wednesday, June 17 from 7 to 9 PM. Top 10 Billboard Jazz sensations Marcus Johnson and Ski Johnson are teaming up for an album release celebration at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown sponsored by Maker’s Mark and Tarara. Artists will perform! A portion of the album sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Expected high profile guests include Marcus and Ski Johnson, Mayor Adrian Fenty, Paul Rudd, R&B artist Ginuwine and his wife Sole, Lavar Arrington, and Caron Butler. Dannia.Hakki@Luxxery.com
Thursday, June 18, 6:30-9pm at Skye Lounge, a benefit for the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets. A $10 donation purchases a malaria net for a child in need, as well as gets you a free drink ticket.
Thursday, June 18, from 7:00 - 10:00pm, the Courage Cup invites you to a Summer Swing Under the Stars at AKA White House, 1710 H St NW. Dance to an 18 piece Swing band, enjoy heavy hors d'oeouvres, and cocktails on the rooftop. $30 Donation required to support The Courage Cup’s Service Initiatives: www.couragecup.org/tickets.
Thursday, June 18 from 7:30 - 10:00pm, join DC's newest salon, Corte, for its grand opening fete at Lima Lounge, 1401 K St. Sip on special cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres and a swimwear fashion show with models walking the runway in DarBeDarswimwear by Tala Raasi, hair styles by Corte, and jewerly by Evelyn Brooks. VIP gift bags. RSVP to guestlist@elundevents.com
Saturday, June 20 from 1:00 - 8:00PM, join blues lovers of all ages for the 14th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival. S. Walter Reed Drive, just north of Columbia Pike. Featured artist and area favorite, Memphis Gold will headline. Signature eateries serving mouth-watering foods, beer and wine, arts and crafts vendors, community resources, and family friendly activities. Hosted by the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization. Free. www.columbiapike.org
Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Join the Raise The Roof: 3-on-3 Tournament of Champions. All proceeds benefit Community Lodgings, a local DC-area non-profit aimed at lifting families from homelessness to independence through its Transitional and Affordable Housing Programs, and Adult and Youth Education Programs. Tournament starts at noon at Volta Park (Q St. & 33 St.) and the After Party open-bar will be at Smith Point from 9:30-11:30pm - $30-Contact raisetherooftourney@gmail.com for info about the events or tournament.
Thursday, June 25th, 7:00 – 11:00 PM, the Tigerlily Foundation hosts DIVA Night Out at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Highway, to raise funds for young women living with breast cancer. Local celebs like Vernice Armour (Breakthrough guru), Michel Wright, and Jasmine Alexander (Ms. Teen DC) will be there, enjoying cocktails, appetizers, dancing, fashion show, and spa treatments. Buy tix, $60, here, which includes swag worth more than $120, like jewelry, chocolates, makeup, and scarves.
Friday June 26, 9:00PM - 2:00AM, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is hosting the 2nd Annual Affairs of State Date Auction and Fundraiser at the City Tavern Club 3206 M St. Enjoy drink specials, a performance by SICK FEED and both live and silent auctions. This year YPFP is working with vets and their families. http://www.ypfp.org/dateauction
Kristina D’Ambrosio and Makeda Saggau-Sackey contributed to this issue.
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