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 Real Estate | Legal | Tech/Fed IT | Association/Non-Profit | The Scene Washington | New York | Chicago | Dallas-Fort Worth | Houston | Boston     February 5, 2010       Fun Before the Snow! It's almost over. Though cancelled tonight, it's still on tomorrow. We're co-hosting closing night of Crystal City BID's Crystal Couture, but check the website before you come. You thought model men were cool? Try snow men. Hope to see you there! Info   Last night we headed downtown to the W Hotel for a W Happening, a charitable pre-Valentine’s Day party it sponsored with Hanky Panky, raising funds for Becky’s Fund to prevent domestic violence   Each woman received a complimentary pair of Hanky Panky thongs that could be bedazzled with monograms or shapes. Former Skins cheerleader Annabel Delacerna, Skinfinity owner Kelley Cornwell, Skins cheerleader marketing director Melanie Coburn, and medical sales rep Lisa Caligiuri threatened to break our camera by firing their personalized Hanky Pankys. Booz Allen’s Lucas Tomlinson and Phil Wellington surround Becky’s Fund founder Becky Lee, pharmaceutical rep Lauren Labra, and Susan Hernandez, who just returned from her home town of Acapulco. National Geographic Channel’s Sara Babiarz, American Red Cross’s Sarah Coe and Stephanie Fontenot. Artist Loly Amons, daughter of Mary Amons—rumored to be on the cast of Real Housewives of Washington DC—and Rep Darrell Issa’s press secretary Seamus Kraft. Fashion!   It was cold outside but hot inside day four of packed Crystal Couture. In addition to chic runway shows, we can’t get enough of the body art. We snapped models Tre Gayles and Jamel Newby.   Tyiis Glenn, Traie Sutton, and Corey Saba in the night’s fave designer, Hido. The gals in the office hope somebody wears this to the next Bisnow Schmoozarama.   Lierac Paris provided mini facials and skin care consultations. Personal trainer Jennett Delgado, designer Natalia Sanz, case manager Brenda Delgado, fashion merchandiser Mary Richardson, and Studio 365’s Judy Herrera. Art!   The traffic couldn’t stop us as we kicked off pre-Valentine celebrations with an art-filled evening at The Phillips Collection. Guests enjoyed champagne and Brazilian tapas from chef Andrew Holden of FoodArts. ConsiliAgra’s Sally Bell, Capital Source’s Stacy Sweet, and Georgetown Day School’s Kristen Farman.   Poet Shani Jamila recited Georgia O’Keeffe’s letters to her husband, Alfred Stieglitz, accompanied by violinist Matthew Hemerlein and DJ Adrian Loving. Here, Kaiser Permanente’s Kim Tetrault, T-Mobile’s Karen Kanis, attorney Laura Handle, Covington & Burling’s Shara Boonshaft, and DHS’ Alice Hong. Networking!   We were excited to learn that our mention in Where to Be Scene drove lots of people to the Hyatt Regency- Reston Town Center last Thursday evening for the launch of networking happy hour Work It, Girls! (& Guys). Its founder Teresa Young (right) is here with Fairfax County Public Schools’ Zeina Hamad. Madeleine Starkey and Kristina D’Ambrosio contributed to this issue. WHERE TO BE SCENE:   Friday, February 5 CANCELED!!  from 6:00-10:00PM for Crystal Couture. Check after 3:00 each day to confirm the snow hasn’t stopped them. http://crystalcity.org/do/2010couture  Wild, sexy, fashionable fun at the corner of 23rd & Crystal Drive in Arlington Friday, February 5, 6:00pm - 9:00pm  Celebrate National Wear Red Day at Blackfinn Bethesda  Blackfinn Bethesda  4901 Fairmont Avenue | Bethesda MD Saturday, February 6 CANCELED!!  from 6 to 10 pm, escort your favorite little princess to A WINTER PRINCESS BALL: Dining and Dancing with Daddy to benefit The Gladney Center for Adoption. Held at Westwood Country Club, Vienna, VA, and black tie optional. For information contact Stacey Reynolds at reynoldssj@msn.com or call 703-264-8896. Rescheduled March 19. Saturday, February 6 CANCELED!! from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM join the Washington Ballet for its Jeté Society Dance Party at the House of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW   After party following at City Tavern Club, from 1:00 - 3:00 AM, http://www.washingtonballet.org/contribute/special-events/. Rescheduled for April 23. Saturday, February 6  from 6:00-10:00PM for Crystal Couture. Check after 2:00 to confirm the snow hasn’t stopped them.  http://crystalcity.org/do/2010couture  Wild, sexy, fashionable fun at the corner of 23rd & Crystal Drive in Arlington Saturday, February 6 from 3:00 TO 5:00PM - CHOCOLAT ~ A Wine & Chocolate Pairing Event. the perfect combination of wine and sweets for Valentine's Day at The Culture Shop & Cedar Crossings Tavern. Suggested donation $15, all net proceeds go to support Main Street Takoma. Cedar Crossing Tavern, 341 Cedar St NW, Washington DC 20012. adjacent to the Takoma Metro Station. To RSVP contact the Main Street Promotions Committee! Sunday, February 7 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, come to Sylene of Washington for Love, Lust & Lingerie with Champagne, Mimosas, Light Brunch featuring local DC writers — Cathy Alter, Jess McCann, Kerry Reichs, and Andrea Rodgers (who dishes advice on AskMissA.com). Come meet these ladies and hear their intimate take on relationships, with an opportunity to write anonymous questions. This is a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day, whether you're in a relationship or single.  4407 South Park Drive, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 1 block off Wisconsin Ave behind Brooks Bros. Special Savings. FREE event, but RSVP required at http://sylene.eventbrite.com Sunday, February 7 starting at 6:30 PM the Superbowl! Since it’s being held out of town, it won’t be canceled! You can watch in front of your own TVs and, if the streets have been plowed, at any of these bars which all have specials (in alphabetical order): Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse, The Bottom Line, Ireland’s Four Fields, James Hoban’s, McFadden’s, Old Dominion Brewhouse, Penn Quarter Sports Tavern, Porter’s, Pour House, Public Bar, Remingtons, Rhino Bar, Rocket Bar, Sign of the Whale, Tommy Joe’s, Ventnor Sports Cafe, Whitlow’s on Wilson Monday, February 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm, join Heart’s Delight Young Professional Group – The New Vintage for Comfort • Vintage • 1905, an event featuring a wine tasting, signature cocktail & delicious food! Come to 1905 in the U Street Corridor (1905 9th St NW), which will be opening on a Monday just to host this event. All ticket sales raise money for the American Heart Association.  Tickets: $50 ($25 is tax- deductible) www.hdthenewvintage.org or call (703) 248-1721 Want your event featured in a special red box in Where to Be Scene? 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