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December 2, 2009
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Making Washington Great!
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| A big shoutout to Bozzuto and Vornado/Charles E. Smith on their new West End 25 luxury apartment residences, with some of the most spectacular views in DC. One of the greenest apartment residences in Washington, West End 25 offers its own Zen Garden and a “Skypool” on the roof. Info |
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| Last night we went to the Washington Business Hall of Fame, sponsored by Washingtonian and Greater Washington Board of Trade, to benefit Junior Achievement, at the Hilton Washington. |
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We snapped former Maryland Secretary of State, now at the US Chamber of Commerce, Mary Kane, Cardinal Bank DC prez Kate Carr, SAR Corp CEO Maria Hankerson, and Ridgewells CEO Susan Lacz, who’s defying the Must Wear Black rule.
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Beloved former WJLA 7 anchor Paul Berry, his wife, Benson & Mangold Real Estate’s Amy Berry, and former Hill Street Blues star Jim Sikking.
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Event chair, KPMG managing partner Allen Westergard, Atlantic Media chair and one of the night’s honorees David Bradley, super lawyer Vernon Jordan, who introduced David, and one of the many charming Junior Achievement kids. David gave the evening’s funniest speech, saying that Vernon has so many friends, he’s not even sure Vernon knows he’s one of them.
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Along with the new Hall of Famers, the event’s other stars: Junior Achievement CEO Ed Grenier, Washingtonian publisher Cathy Merrill Williams, and Board of Trade prez Jim Dinegar.
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NVTC prez Bobbi Kilberg, Lochlin Partners headhunter Mike Kirkman, and former DC Councilwoman Carol Schwartz.
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Cupcakes for a Cause!
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Last night we also headed to the Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care Agency HQ for a cupcake making party for the kids on World AIDS Day. Georgetown Cupcake owners Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne had been very busy yesterday, with more than 2500 pre-orders for their special cupcakes; 100% of proceeds went to Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care.
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Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care’s program coordinator Kelly Keenan and clinical director Cindy Kim. Our favorite cupcake: chocolate with vanilla frosting topped with a fondant red ribbon and rainbow sprinkles.
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Art for AIDS!
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Still marking World AIDS Day, we headed last night to downtown’s new Long View Gallery for the Ads vs. AIDS reception benefiting Whitman-Walker Clinic and Food & Friends. Here: gallery director Drew Porterfield and Jeff McElhaney.
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Long View Gallery showcased an eye-catching display of 25 years of HIV/AIDS public service ads. We snapped the gallery’s events director Suzi Molak and architect Will Couch.
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Sakonnet Group’s Michael Bento, best-selling author and civil rights activist David Mixner, Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Jeff Trandahl, and Mount Welby’s Michael Heitstuman.
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Love Those Dogs!
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Also last night we stopped by Hudson Restaurant and Lounge for an exclusive four-course dinner prepared by its executive chef Ryan Arnold to benefit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, which places animals from shelters in loving homes. Here: Medical Sales’ Tiffany Hart and Lucky Dog volunteer Tetyana Bohdanova with puppy Tessa.
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There was delicious food and wine, good company, and a great performance by magician David Breth, who wowed Joe Golab with a few tricks up his sleeve.
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Lucky Dog adoption coordinator Sara Nielsen (with Kaleb, a Doxie mix), Kate Denobile (with Manny, a Jack Russell Terrier mix), Mirah Horowitz, and Ruth Lopez (with Bo, a pure-bred Brussels Griffon). All these dogs need homes. We can personally attest rescue dogs are the best pets. Get yours here.
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WHERE TO BE SCENE:
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| Thursday, December 3 from Noon – 1:30 PM, join Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business at Zola for an afternoon information session. Its Executive Education department is having a lunchtime dine and learn for anyone interested in pursing a Global MBA or Executive Master's in Leadership. RSVP |
Wednesday, December 2 from 6:00pm to 9:00, at Georgetown’s L2 lounge, 3315 Cady's Alley, attend the 3rd Annual World Bank HDN CCC Metro Teen Aids Fundraiser 2009 and make a difference for a respected nonprofit. There will be appearances by Redskins and Washington Capitals as well as Silent Auction, Music and Dancing. Price is 15$ at the Door and includes complementary hors d'œuvres and drink specials.
Wednesday, December 2 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW hear a rising star: the soprano Manon Strauss Evrard with the Virginia Opera in the presentation of "La fille du régiment" (The Daughter of the Regiment). The performance will be followed by a reception with the artists. Price is 25$. More information at www.la-maison-francaise.org/start.htm
Thursday, December 3 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at The Phillips collection 1600 21st Street NW. There will be a fun mix of Jazz, lectures, wine tasting, and Man Ray’s fashion photographs. Donations. More information at www.PinkLineProject.com
Thursday, December 3 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at the McKinley Technical High School theater, 151 T Street, NE attend the Project FUNDWay Fashion Design competition for its last stage where the three finalists will fight for a $5000 scholarship. DC Council members Harry Thomas Jr. and Michael Brown model and host a scholarship fashion show competition. Entrance is $10 and benefits the DC Fashion Foundation. More information: http://www.gwfcc.org/
Thursday, December 3 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW attend the Washington Jewish Film Festival Opening Reception and Film: "A Matter of Size" winner of four Ophir Awards, Israeli Film and Television Academy 2009. Projection will be followed by a gala anniversary dessert celebration with Actor Dvir Benedek and Co-screenwriter Danny Cohen Solal. Price is $25. More information at www.la-maison-francaise.org.
Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4 from 8am to 5pm. Shop for the Holidays in a unique, historic environment at the annual Landon School Greens Sale & Holiday Boutique, 6101 Wilson Lane (between River and Bradley) in Bethesda. A huge selection of specially designed greens to decorate your home. The exclusive Holiday Boutique has a wide range of gifts, including children’s gifts, clothing, jewelry, specialty foods, home & garden accessories. Bake Sale & Café. Tour Landon’s Farmhouse, listed on Montgomery County’s Historic Registry, decked out in its holiday best! This event is OPEN to the public, with free admission & parking. All proceeds benefit Student Financial Assistance and Faculty Enrichment programs at Landon. For information Erin Sowanick 301.320.1014 Erin_sowanick@landon.net
Thursday, December 3 from 10-12 noon at The Dandelion Patch in Reston, join Capital Speakers Club as they "send a touch of home" to United States' servicemen and veterans across the country and abroad. In partnership with the Red Cross, help send Holiday Cards to our military heros. Stationery and postage provided; all you need to do is write! RSVP to Reston@thedandelionpatch.com 11923 Market St, Reston, VA 20190, (703) 689-2240
Thursday, December 3, from 8-10am, the American Marketing Association is having a special interest group program on the healthcare industry at GW University's Duques Hall. See ad to right for details.
Mary-Kate Rasa, Kristina D’Ambrosio, and Patrick Dowd contributed to this issue.
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