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 | Fed Tech | Association/Non-Profit | The Scene Washington | New York | Chicago | Dallas-Fort Worth | Houston | Boston | Atlanta     May 13, 2010      Lauren Bush!   We're so excited about our unbelievable breakfast event tomorrow morning, and hope to see many of you there. Read more in this first story, and sign up now!   Top model, fashion designer, and now entrepreneur Lauren Bush (niece of George W and granddaughter of George H.W.) will be joining us tomorrow morning at our latest Where do Women Stand Breakfast & Schmooze at the Willard. Often gracing the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair for Tommy Hilfiger and Abercrombie, Lauren (Princeton ’06) has become one of America’s leading philanthropic entrepreneurs, creating the famous FEED bag which has been a runaway hit at Whole Foods and elsewhere, sending proceeds to fight world hunger. Also joining the panel will be former top AOL exec Kathy Bushkin Calvin, head of Ted Turner’s UN Foundation; microfinance pioneer Jessica Jackley; and legendary NBC-4 anchor Barbara Harrison. There’s still room to attend: Sign up now! We Love the Mystics!   Yesterday, we went to a lunch for Mystics partners and supporters at Mortons downtown. Team owner Ted Leonsis talked about the importance of going for a double bottom line—doing well by doing good—in everything; that success stems from happiness, not the other way around. He’s with News channel 8’s Rebecca Cooper. Team prez Sheila Johnson said every time the girls run onto the court, she gets goose bumps and sometimes even cries. She also said they play the purest form of the game. She’s with Board of Trade chair Jim Dyke. WNBA prez Donna Orender said when the girls play, it’s all about joy, and the league’s goals are ROI – not only return on investment, but rewards, opportunity, and inspiration. She’s with Mystics CEO Greg Bibb, who told us the team is better than ever this year. Star player Lindsey Harding said it’s thrilling to be a role model, and she plays for more than the love of the game, but also so girls know they have options. Their first home game is Friday, May 21. Rill & Redwood!   We went to a reception at Bethesda’s trendy Redwood restaurant, and found its proprietor, Jared Rager, News channel 8’s Natasha Barrett, Jim Rill, who was celebrating his architectural firm’s move to a new office nearby, and Luxxery Medical Boutique plastic surgeon Ayman Hakki.   We met Doreen Drewry Lehr, whose book, A Girl’s War, about her experiences in World War II, is being published May 20. It recounts how, at age three, she and her brother were evacuated from London and shipped to different boarding schools for four years. This Little Piggie!   We went to the West End’s Ritz Carlton for the Cochon 555 competition, where five chefs created a unique menu from five pigs along with wine pairings from five vineyards. We snapped Bibiana chef Nicholas Stefanelli with a 10 pound piece of pork.   Ritz Carlton’s Melissa Young and West End Bistro chef Joe Palma. Golf!   We stopped by TPC Potomac for Rebuilding Together’s 15th annual Washingon Open. We snapped its co-chair, Booz Allen SVP Herbert MacArthur with emcee, long-time broadcaster Paul Berry.   In its next volunteer project, Fifty for Five, Rebuilding Together plans to restore 50 homes in New Orleans. Here, Black Knight Asset Management’s Chris Miller, Chamber of Commerce’s Bill Miller, Rebuilding Together CEO Gary Officer, and Republic Mortgage Insurance’s Carl Tyree.   Rebuilding Together founder Patty Johnson is flanked by William Codus and John Whitaker, who started the golf tournament fundraiser 15 years ago; this year it raised $175,000. All three were honored for their dedication to Rebuilding Together.     Mary Kate Rasa and Makeda Saggau-Sackey contributed to this issue. WHERE TO BE SCENE   Tonight, Thursday, May 13, 8:00PM - 1:30AM, join FaiBien, a D.C.-based non-profit dedicated to the people of Haiti, for a fundraiser to help rebuild schools and education in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake; at Station 9, 1438 U Street N.W. With twofloors of live bands, DJs, a performance by DC Mambo from the Dominican Republic with salsa, merengue, and bachata, and Haitian music upstairs followed by DJ RBI. Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/106197.   Saturday, May 15 from 6 PM - Midnight, join Jubilee Support Alliance at the 22nd Annual Jubilee Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel with a theme of There's No Place Like Home. Guests will take a whimsical journey to the Land of Oz and enjoy dinner, dancing, games and a silent and live auction. Proceeds benefit Jubilee Housing. Sponsorships are still available from $1,500-$15,000 and individual tickets are $250. For more information, call 202-328-2498 or visit www.jsadc.org.   Sunday, May 16 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM - The Cello Rocks! a special concert featuring NSO cello quartet 4In Correspondence playing music from Bach to Apocalyptica – a talented young Scandinavian group of cello rockers.At Episcopal High School Ainslie Art Center, 3900 West Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA 22302. Cellospeak 10th Anniversary Gala Concert. Tickets $30 at http://cellospeak.eventbrite.com. Students under 18 free. concert preceded by a reception and silent auction. Items include a student cello (great value!), Yo Yo Ma’s “Outside the Box” complete CD collection, 2-month Tower Club membership, collectible art, jewelry! Proceeds support non-profit Cellospeak’s efforts support education, faculty, commissioned compositions and performance opportunities for cellists.   Tuesday, May 18 from 6:30 – 10:00 PM, join in an evening of celebrating at Grasping the Dream Gala at the Organization of the American States “Hall of the Americas,” 17th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Honoring the achievements and continued dedication of The Lifting as We Climb Foundation; Antwaan Randle El Foundation; Dream in Color Foundations; and the Oasis Foundation. Event includes a silent auction, live entertainment, top DC chefs, and of course dancing! Tickets: $65/individual or $100/couples www.graspingthedream.eventbrite.com   Thursday, May 13 from 6:30 – 11:00 PM, join Washington City Paper for its Big Music Guide Party at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 1353 H Street NE. Participating DJs and bands were voted the Best of DC 2010! No cover, first 200 people receive a free drink. For more information: www.rockandrollhoteldc.com. Thursday, May 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, join The Washington Post’s Going Out Gurus for Going Out Guide happy hour at The Big Hunt, 1345 Connecticut Ave. NW. Ball competition, free food, drink specials and a raffle for prizes. Thursday, May 13 from 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM, visit Maddy’s Bar and Grille, 1726 Connecticut Avenue NW for Maddy’s Day.There will be food and drink specials, giveaways, raffles, and live music from 5:30- 8:00 PM. 100% of the Venue Profits will be donated to the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Thursday, May 13 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, join DC’s 20’s & 30’s Going Out Group Charity for a happy hour at Guarapo, 2039 Wilson Blvd. Event benefits the Washington Literacy Council, a non-profit organization with the mission to raise the literacy level of adults and children in our nation’s capital. Suggested $5 or $10 donation. RSVP Thursday, May 13 from 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM, join LLS Woman of the Year Candidate, Tina Jeon to Raise Your Glass to Good Health for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Donate $5 to LLS to receive drink specials, door prizes, and sweet treats at George, 3251 Prospect Street NW. RSVP: http://tinaontarget.wordpress.com/events-this-week/. Thursday, May 13 beginning at 7:00 PM, visit The Washington Ballet’s Purple Rain Gala at the Swedish Ambassador’s Residence, TWB's annual spring gala provides Ballet supporters the opportunity to celebrate the Ballet's accomplishments of the season while supporting its educational and community engagement programs. (Please note that this event is black tie.) $1,000/Individual tickets or for more information Michael Hill, 202.362.3606 x122 or at mhill@washingtonballet.org. Also visit www.washingtonballet.org. Thursday, May 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, join OWL for an exclusive cocktail reception for the Honoring Aging Women (documentary) and to celebrate OWL’s 30th Anniversary advocating for women in America. Price: $50 - $250/person or sponsorship packages: $2,500. To purchase tix, visit: http://www.owl-national.org/Events.html. Thursday, May 13 from 6:00 – 10:00 PM, join in on an open mic comedy night for Laughter Cures Leukemia to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosted by Man of the Year Candidates: Brian Leigh and Ricardo Reinoso. All proceeds directly benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For more information on either candidate visit:   http://www.manleighoftheyear.com or http://www.ricardoforacure.org.  Friday, May 14 starting from 7:00 - 10:00 PM, join in on an exclusive first look at the 19th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival "Preview Party" at The College Board's 9th floor Sky Lobby, 11955 Democracy Drive, Reston Town Center. Event is sponsored by Akseizer Design Group and emceed by ABC7 Good Morning Washington Anchor Doug McKelway. All proceeds benefit the Greater Reston Arts Center. Price: $50/members $75/non-members - to purchase tickets or for more information visit: www.restonarts.org. Friday, May 14 beginning at 7:30 PM (reception at 6:00 PM), join the Duke Ellington Schoolof the Arts Dance Department in celebrating 35 years of excellenceat its Annual Spring Dance Gala at theEllington Theatre, 3500 R Street NW. Dance styles will include Classical Ballet, Modern, African and Modern Jazz. For more information contact Charles Augins at 202.337.7958 or charles.augins@dc.gov. Friday, May 14 from 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM, join host Boris Gluck in celebrating the return of summer to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at The Donovan House, 1155 14th Street NW. Bathing suits are welcome to enjoy the rooftop pool. Suggested $20 donation, for tickets: http://ricardo.simpletick.com/EventTime/15.aspx. Saturday, May 15 starting at 6 PM, Wolf Trap hosts its 2nd Annual ‘Wine at Wolf Trap’ event, featuring live music, and a five-course dinner with perfect pairings of fine wines. Hosted by the NSO’s Emil de Cou and winemaker Michael Martini, ticket packages exist at a variety of levels. Revenue supports Wolf Trap’s renowned arts and education programs. Visit www.wolftrap.org for details or call 703-255-4030. Saturday, May 15 (all day), visit various participating DC yoga venues to celebrate DC Yoga Week, providing free and $5 yoga classes. For participating studios visit: http://www.dcyogaweek.com. Saturday, May 15 1:00 – 5:00 PM, join Yoga on the Mall, in celebration of the 5th anniversary of DC Yoga Week. DC’s favorite teachers as well as top yoginis will lead demonstrations. For info and registration: http://www.dcyogaweek.com/mall2010.html. Saturday, May 15 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM, join survivors and supporters alike in the 5k Walk to Beat the Clock to raise awareness about cervical cancer and HPV at RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol Street SE. Register for $30, www.active.com/walking/washington-dc/walk-to-beat-the-clock-2010. Saturday, May 15 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM, join fellow frugalists and SWAP at the Summer Swap Meet & Greet at the Warehouse Loft, 411 New York Avenue NE (near 4th and Penn Streets). Bring at least 5 pieces of your gently used summer clothing and accessories and swap it for something you like for the low price of $7 - including door prizes and swag bags. The left over items will be donated to Goodwill of Greater Washington. RSVP. Saturday, May 15 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM, continue celebrating the Kentucky tradition here in DC with Derby Day at 19th, 1900 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. $50 includes mint juleps, champagne, wine and beer along with the opportunity to win Nationals tickets and predict the winner of Preakness for a chance to win a weekend stay at The St. Regis! Join in the Best Box/Tie for Guys & Ladies in the Hat Competition. Tickets: www.dcairsociety.org. Saturday, May 15 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM, Drink Well & Do Good DC (DWDG), the global tour of a multi-city grassroots effort joined by community leaders, nonprofits, universities, volunteers and corporate partners to raise $150,000 for the first Africa-based training center for entrepreneurship to help locals launch economic empowerment opportunities. Tickets: $60 now on sale to the public: www.toastafrica.com. Saturday, May 15 from 11:00 - 4:00 AM, join Jason Clauson in his campaign for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society'sMan of the Year at a LLS Yard Sale, 2413 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandira VA. Donations and buyers needed: contact doria.d.mackenzie@accenture.com Saturday, May 15 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m, join Team Believe! and Katie Rost, who is participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Man & Woman of the Year fundraising competition, for our Monte Carlo Casino Night at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, 10000 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854, to raise funds for Team Believe and the LLS Society, Tickets: $300 per person, or $500 per couple, which includes casino games and swimwear by Sylene of Washington fashion show with the Wizard Girls, Silent Auction, open bar and gourmet cuisine, and entertainment provided by DJ Neekola, http://www.believeinacureforcancer.com. Saturday, May 15, from 7:00- 10:00 PM, join the International Society of Africans in Wine (ISAW) for Drink Well DC 2010 at Funxion, 1309 F Street, NW. This evening reception will feature wines produced by indigenous African vintners, paired with Afro-centric foods prepared by top DC chefs Marvin Woods, Summer Whitford and Andrew Holden; live Afrobeat music by local sensation DJ Underdog; silent auction, including items provided by DC United soccer team and South African national soccer team. All proceeds benefit ISAW toward the creation of a training center in South Africa for vineyard workers. Tickets: $60 before May 10, $75 thereafter at Local Wine Events (listed under "Drink Well Do Good Tour DC") Saturday, May 15 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, join the Tigerlily Foundation for its 2nd Annual DIVA (Divine Inspired Vivacious Aware) Night Out at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1330 Maryland Avenue SW, to raise funds for young women withbreast cancer.Fashion show, shopping, silent auction,pampering, and VIP pink carpet entry. Event will be co-hosted by ABC7/WJLA-TV news anchor Cynné Simpson,model coach/style expert Paul Wharton from MTV and the CW, and Angel Elliott BET personality and producer. For more information, visit: http://tigerlilyfoundation.org/diva010.html. Saturday, May 15-16 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, visit the 19th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center, 11921 Freedom Drive. Produced by the Greater Reston Arts Center, the festival is a top-rated annual juried outdoor street event attracting over 50,000 patrons. Admission to the event is free however a voluntary donation of $5 is requested. In addition, $10-off certificates redeemable at a dozen Reston Town Center restaurants will be offered in exchange for a $10 donation to the GRACE. For more information www.restonarts.org. Sunday, May 16 from 11am-6pm, join the Potomac Hunt for the annual running of the Potomac Hunt Races, at the intersection of River and Partnership Roads in Poolesville MD, to raise money for The Yellow Ribbon Fund.Activities include steeplechase racing, tailgating, shopping, moon bounce, and pony rides.Tickets: $30/carload general admission, or $200 for railside, at www.PotomacHuntRaces.com. Sunday, May 16 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM, celebrate Clifton 2010 with hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and more to raise money to build a new parking lot in Clifton for residents and visitors alike. One of NYC’s top DJs will play for guests all night at Trummer’s On Main, 7134 Main Street, Clifton VA. $75, VIP $100/person (includes cocktail hour); for tickets: celebrateclifton@gmail.com. Want your event featured in a special red box in Where to Be Scene? Contact mike@bisnow.com. Want to see more pictures?  Join our facebook group: Send story ideas: TheScene@Bisnow.com         CONTACT EDITORIAL CONTACT ADVERTISING CONTACT GENERAL INFO This newsletter is a journalistic news source which accepts no payment for featured interviews. It is supported by conventional advertisers clearly identified in the right hand column. You have been selected to receive it either through prior contact or professional association. If you have received it in error, please accept our apologies and unsubscribe at bottom of the newsletter. © 2010, Bisnow on Business, Inc., 1323 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. All rights reserved. Subscribe