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October 29, 2009
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So Long Soccer,
Hello Halloween!
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| A salute to the Virginia Center for Plastic Surgery! Led by award-winning Dr. Desman and a supportive staff, it's an innovator in the field; it offers financing and just had a Halloween party. Please see story below. |
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| We went to the Atlas Performing Arts Center on Tuesday night for the DC United Awards reception to honor the players for a great season of soccer and community service. |
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Coaches’ Choice award winner Rodney Wallace, VW MVP Clyde Simms, and Fan’s Choice award winner Chris Pontius.
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Player Ben Olsen and his wife Megan.
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DC United EVP Stephen Zach and CEO Kevin Payne congratulated the players for a job well done, especially the team’s community involvement through United for D.C.
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Bryan Namoff (left) received Goal of the Year for one of the season’s most talked about diving headers and Defender of the Year. He’s with head trainer Brian Goodstein (blue) and teammates Brandon Barklage, Andrew Jacobson and John DiRaimondo.
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Dog Party!
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We joined DogCentric at Tommy Joe’s Restaurant in Bethesda Tuesday night for a Spooktacular Canine Happy Hour and Costume Contest. Here: Christen Saltarelli with Cooley (cow), Sharon Knuth with Finn (newsman), DogCentric’s Marisa Landau with Morgan (superdog), and Heidi Snead with Red (Elvis).
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There were treats and a raffle to help homeless animals. DogCentric, a dog walking service recommended by the Animal Rescue League, donates 20 hours of dog walking each week for local dog shelters. Here: Jenn Zussman with S’mores (devil), Annie Weathers with Winnie (shark), and Jose Hernandez with Malomar (bumblebee).
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Tasting Success!
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We went to the second annual Taste of Success, a food and wine-tasting event hosted at Jones Day’s office overlooking the Capitol on Tuesday night. It recognized the accomplishments of rising business leaders who volunteer with StreetWise Partners to help low-income adults find jobs and economic stability. Alutiiq’s Shanna Torrey and Hill staffer Connie Kemper say the key to the night’s success was the guacamole, but we loved the pasta with crab.
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| The honorary guest was Corporate Executive Board CEO Thomas Monahan (right). He’s here with the Washington Post’s Avis Thomas-Lesser (in red) and StreetWise Partners Alan Landis, Sahar Batmanghelidj, Allison Devore, and Angie Jusino. |
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StreetWise volunteers mentor low-income individuals so they can develop skills and networks for a successful career. FTI’s Sara Shangraw, the Administration’s Caroline Hughes, and CEB’s Brittany Peterson were on the balcony.
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Meet our Sponsor: Dr. Eric Desman at VCPS
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When picking a plastic surgeon, you want someone who does good work, but you also want a doctor who’ll make sure you’re totally comfortable with procedures you’re getting. Dr. Eric Desman of Alexandria’s Virginia Center for Plastic Surgery was named in Top Surgeons 2009, in addition to the 2008 and 2009 Best of Alexandria.
When you visit Dr. Desman’s office, you’ll have the pleasure of meeting VCPS receptionist Ericka Neal, practice administrator Kelley Garrett and, of course, Dr. Desman.
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Dr. Desman graduated from Duke University and Philadelphia’s Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in plastic surgery at NY’s Albany Medical Center. Since he started VCPS in 1999, he’s dedicated himself and his practice to providing the best cosmetic surgical care. Currently, the most popular procedure at VCPS is breast augmentation, but Dr. D tells us to stay tuned for a new procedure: the liquid facelift.
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Dr. Desman hosts parties at his office to keep current and potential patients in the loop. Last week, patients and friends came to his Bobbin’ for Booo-tox party at which guests tricked their wrinkles, treated themselves to Halloween discounts on procedures, or just enjoyed the food and conversation. Pesky fine lines? Sag where you’d rather not? Call VCPS at 703.924.3144 to set up a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with Dr. Desman.
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WHERE TO BE SCENE:
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| Featured events on Thursday, October 29 :
From 6:00-9:00 PM come to Fotofushion at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie, for a cocktail party to kick off Fotoweek DC. Hear remarks from Lucian Perkins, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Runway Madness, see a sneak peak of Fotoweek DC 2009, walk the Neiman Marcus runway and receive fashionable gifts. The suggested $20 donation will benefit Fotoweek DC, tickets available here.
The City Tavern Club, from 8:00-11:00 PM,3206 M Street NW, TEAM BRUNETTE CALENDAR RELEASE PARTY, $10 that includes drink specials, the silent auction with some incredible items up-for-grabs (including airport drop-off, dog walking and similar services provided by the members of Team Brunette) and the unveiling of the 2009 Official Team Brunette calendar! And, of course, the opportunity to mix and mingle with the ladies of Team Brunette! THE FIRST 100 TICKET PURCHASERS* WILL ALSO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE TEAM BRUNETTE CALENDAR! Email |
Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 pm join Emcees Stuart Scott, ESPN Anchor and Michael Wilbon, ESPN/Washington Post Columnist, at "Celebrate our Stars" the 9th Annual KEENFest Auction and Dinner benefiting KEEN's exercise programs for children with disabilities at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Vinny Cerrato, VP Football Operations will accept an award honoring the Redskins Charitable Foundation. Tickets $125/ Gen Admit or $250 and up for VIP/Sponsor, purchase online at www.keengreaterdc.org or call 301-461-3086.
Thursday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 pm, join Heart’s Delight’s Young Professional Group - the New Vintage for Vini Vegas! Fun wine event with black jack tables redesigned for the purpose of a unique wine tasting all to raise money for the American Heart Association. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW (right off Dupont Circle). Tickets: $50 ($25 is tax-deductible) www.hdthenewvintage.org or call (703) 248-1720
Thursday, October 29, from 10am-10pm Bloomingdale's Annual The Shopping Benefit in its three area locations: Chevy Chase, Tysons and White Flint. Supporting Junior League, Choral Arts, Wash. National Opera, March of Dimes, Family Support Center, and WTEF, this full-day charity event features live entertainment, fashion events, 15-20%discounts, a special demonstration by trainer to the stars Mark Jenkins, culinary demonstration by Jessica Cole Buchanan and more. Participating non-profit charities will be selling event tickets for $10 each, with all ticket sales directly benefiting these organizations. www.bloomingdales.com or Heather Guay 240-744-3806
Thursday October 29 from 6-9 pm Join The Dulles Jaycees for an entrepreneurial, skill-enhancing “Happy Hour” with door prizes for donations, a silent auction food and drink specials, and a crowd of young professionals who network and “fun-raise” the night away. The Dock, 19286 Promenade Dr. # 101-102. All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. http://www.thedockatlansdowne.com/ Contact Sinic Staton 703-868-3337 with questions.
Thursday, October 29 from 9:00-3:00pm - DC Primary Care Association’s 12th Annual Meeting at Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. Featuring blues legends Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumliln, and The Nighthawks. For more info, including sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Audrey Kudler or call (202) 638-0252 x 246. Register.
Friday, October 30, at 9:00 PM Come join the Atlas District on H St NE for a night of fun under the stars as we honor the memory of Michael Jackson by dancing together to his iconic Thriller video in Thriller on H as part of Dia de los Muertos, the traditional holiday celebrating departed friends, in the parking lot of the Auto Zone at 1207 H Street, NE, with music, door prizes, and a Moonwalk contest. Wear your best costumes and join the fun! Don’t know the moves? Take the Thriller Class at Joy of Motion at the Atlas at 7:00 PM to learn the steps to this famous dance; $20 for adults, $10 for kids. Register for the Thriller Class at http://www.joyofmotion.org/concerts.php
Friday, October 30, “Advance Chance” Party 5:30 – 8:30 pm, first look at a Show and Sale featuring more than 30 exhibitors of jewelry and wearable art, previously juried into the Smithsonian Craft Show. Shopping, wine and hors d'oeuvres, music, modeling and more. $40 per person by advance reservation. The National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW. Metro Red Line to Judiciary Square. information at Craft2Wear.Smithsonian.org or 888-832-9554 or 202-633-5006.
| Saturday October 31 at 8pm, join Top Chef Spike Mendelsohn, WUSA's Angie Goff & media sponsor Metromix.com and other surprise local celeb guests on the first floor of the Capital Skyline Hotel. Exclusive hotel rate should you want to stay the night, Great prizes for Costume Contest, and Elliott is lending FLOUNDER for the night to spin MASH UPS! More info |
| Saturday, November 14 at the Bethesda North Marriott, Festival of Heroes, the premier fundraising event for the Cancer Program at Children’s National Medical Center, celebrates its 2009 Hero Honorees Kate Kiernan and Lynn Hardesty. Tickets from $250; more information here: More info |
Makeda Saggau-Sackey, Kristina D’Ambrosio,Heather Mahoney and Madeleine Starkey contributed to this issue.
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