Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Save-The-Date: 2nd Annual Erica Paul Fabulous Event
SAVE-THE-DATE
One of my favorite organizations, Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, is hosting the Second Annual Erica Paul Fabulous Event on Saturday, June 23rd at the Clarendon Ballroom.
Come out and help support colon cancer patients under the age of 50.
Tickets are on sale now for $15, but they will be $20 at the door, so make sure to get yours in advance!
Hope you can make it out for this "fabulous" event! To learn more about Chris4Life and this event, visit http://www.chris4life.org.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
Clarendon Ballroom
3185 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
703.469.2244
http://www.clarendonballroom.com
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Things to Do: Celebrity Date Auction - 5/10
Join DC celebs and athletes for an evening of charity at the "Share Love, Spread Hope" Celebrity Date Auction to benefit The Autism Society of America on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Shadowroom in Washington, DC.
Doors Open at 7:30pm, admission is FREE and complimentary Remy Martin cocktails will be served.
Register Today www.sharelovespreadhope.eventbrite.com
Shadowroom
2131 K Street NW
Washington, DC
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Things to Do: Patriotic Arts FĂȘte

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
6:30 to 9:00 PM
Enjoy a night celebrating arts education with music, wine and Lincoln’s signature hors d’oeuvres. The DC Collaborative is committed to providing all DC public and charter public school students with equal access to the region’s rich artistic and cultural opportunities. Working with their members, they provide free arts and humanities events for 30,000 DC students at no cost to schools each year.
Featuring:
Music soundscapes by DJ Jahsonic
Live student performances
Guest Raffle with Gift Certificates, Fine Art, Wine and Travel Excursions
To purchase tickets, visit: http://bitly.com/Aq8HiB
$25 in advance ($30 at the door)
Includes: 1 raffle ticket, beverages and passed hors d'oeuvres.
Lincoln
1110 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202.386.9200
www.lincolnrestaurant-dc.com
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Things to Do: NIH Children's Inn Gala
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Ritz Carlton - Tyson's Corner
6:30 - UNTIL
The NIH Children Inn was founded in 1990, and has helped more than 10,000 children and their families who are dealing with serious illnesses. Their services are provided free of charge.
Every year, the Bethesda Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA Bethesda) The Children's Inns largest annual fundraiser, “A Night for the Children” Gala. The event brings together nearly 1,000 attendees, including senior executives of leading government contractors, high-level government officials and local philanthropists.
A little about The Children’s Inn at NIH...
It's a non-profit “Place Like Home” on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, MD. The Inn’s mission is to facilitate research at the world’s leading biomedical research center while offering families comfort and support. AFCEA Bethesda’s Children’s Inn Gala has raised more than $4.1 million since its inception in 1999.
“The Inn continuously operates – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year – to serve the emotional and spiritual needs of children and their families at no cost to families, “ said Robert Guerra, chair of The Children's Inn Gala. “In these difficult economic times, this Gala has become the Inn’s single largest fundraiser; therefore, the Gala’s contributions are absolutely essential for the Inn’s continuing ability to serve these children and their families in the future.“
For information, visit the event website at http://www.childrensinngala.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Things to Do: St. Jude Gourmet Gala

Recently, I was invited to attend the upcoming 14th Annual St. Jude Gourmet Gala which is being held on February 21, 2012 from 5:30 - 9:30PM at the National Building Museum.
I've heard so many great things about the event in the past and have always wanted to participate, but couldn't for one reason or another. Looks like this year I will finally have a chance.
If you're not familiar with the St. Jude Gourmet Gala, please see below for more information, as obtained from their press release.
Led by Honorary Chair and Chef Geoff Tracy, more than 40 top chefs from the area’s finest restaurants will lend their culinary skills to create a memorable experience for more than 750 business, financial and political leaders.
“It’s an honor to share our talents at an event that will help St. Jude find answers to save the lives of countless children,” said Tracy. “On a lighter note, the gala presents the perfect setting for collaboration among some of the industry’s best and a friendly competition to produce the perfect dish.
Attendees will vote for their favorite dish of the evening to determine which chef is the winner of the Taster’s Choice Award. Last year’s award recipient was Chef Scott Drewno from The Source by Wolfgang Puck who prepared spicy tuna tartare-filled sesame miso cones with shaved bonito and tobiko. Additionally, guests may choose to participate in live and silent auctions, featuring items such as a trip to Memphis to tour St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
To date, the St. Jude Gourmet Gala has raised approximately $3 million for the hospital, which opened its doors 50 years ago. St. Jude relies primarily on the public’s generosity to support its lifesaving mission. It costs $1.7 million to operate the hospital every day, with more than 75 percent of that funding coming from the public through fundraising events like the Gourmet Gala. And in keeping with its mission, families never pay St. Jude for anything. St. Jude covers the cost of treatment, travel, lodging and food for each patient and a family member.
Below are some of my faves who are participating in the gala:
Brasserie Beck, Cakelove, Estadio, Founding Farmers, Graffiato, Indique, Michel Richard's Citronelle, Sou’Wester, Taberna del Alabardero, Zaytinya
For more information, to become a sponsor, and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.stjude.org/gourmetgala.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Twitter: @StJudeGourmet
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The hospital’s research has helped push overall survival rates for childhood cancer from less than 20 percent when the institution opened to almost 80 percent today. It is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children, and no family ever pays St. Jude for care. For more information, visit www.stjude.org and follow St. Jude on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.
National Building Museum
Washington, D.C.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Things to Do: College & Career Pathways Happy Hour
College and Career Pathways' 2nd Annual New Year's Fundraising Event!
Friday, January 27, 2012
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Jin Lounge
They will be celebrating the new year by having fun and raising funds for the students of College and Career Pathways! You can look forward to an evening of great music, networking, appetizer and drink specials, and yet another exciting raffle with great prizes! Please spread the word and bring a friend (or two)!
Suggested minimum donation for admission is a tax-deductible contribution of only $10 to College and Career Pathways. Your donation will help to supply the staffing, resources, and materials necessary for us to provide students with academic advisement and tutoring, college campus tours, workshops, job shadowing experiences, scholarships and much more!
Purchase your tickets in advance by clicking here
For more information about the organization, visit http://www.collegeandcareerpathways.org.
Jin Lounge
2017 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 2009
http://www.jindc.com/
Friday, November 11, 2011
Things to Do: Pray the Devil Back to Hell Screening

Seating is limited so reserve your space today!
Napoleon Bistro and Lounge
RSVP: Register at refugeesinternational.org/YHC by 5PM on November 25
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Things to Do: Fundraiser for the Lung Cancer Alliance

Ciao Bella Italian Restaurant Presents:
"HELLO BEAUTIFUL!"
beautiful people. beautiful cuisine. a beautiful cause.
OFFICIAL FUNDRAISER FOR LUNG CANCER ALLIANCE
Thursday, September 15, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 PMA Social Mixer for Radio/TV Personality
APRIL WATTS
And the Beautiful People of BaltimoreCiao Bella means "Hello Beautiful" in Italian. At Ciao Bella Reasaurant, everyone and everything is beautiful. That includes you!
Ciao Bella Italian Restaurant
236 S High Street Little Italy
Baltimore, MD
ENJOY LIVE JAZZ w/ DEANDREY HOWARD TRIO
Hors D'oeuvres :: Sensational Entrees :: Wine Selections
Valet Parking Available
Hosted by April Watts, Tony Gambino, & Ego Marketing LLC (Amber Chapman and Alisa Reese).
Suggested Donation: $5 (not required).
Ciao Bella will donate 20% of its profits from the evening to Lung Cancer Alliance.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Things to Do: Diamonds and Desserts with the Junior League
The event will be held at JLW Headquarters in Georgetown and will feature a diamond giveaway. According to their website, "you may find a precious sparkler in your glass of champagne", thanks to Goldman's Jewelers! Additionally, there will be an estate sale of jewelry.
Tickets are $25 and the proceeds, along with a portion of sales, will benefit the JLW projects through Tossed and Found - the annual spring fundraiser that puts fabulous finds in your shopping bag and high-quality used goods back into the community every year.
Junior League Headquarters
3039 M Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-2001
http://www.jlw.org
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Saks Fifth Avenue - Key To The Cure 10/21
Join Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy Chase, MD as they celebrate their annual Key to the Cure (KTTC) event.
On Thursday, October 21, from 6:00- 9:00 PM, join prominent members of the community, local socialites and most importantly, cancer survivors from the Washington, DC area, including Tanya Snyder, wife of Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder. It will be an an evening of shopping, entertainment, and tasty cuisines from local restaurants.
This weekend, Saks will donate 2% of sales during the shopping weekend, up to $500,000, to Suburban Hospital. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Can't attend your local KTTC event (either here in MD or around the country), you can still purchase a t-shirt. The 2010 KTTC t-shirts are available now at Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy Chase. Proceeds benefit women's cancer programs at Suburban Hospital! To purchase the t-shirt online, click here.
Saks Fifth Avenue Chevy Chase
5555 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Save-The-Date: Junior League's Beauty, Baubles & Bubbles Event
Beauty, Baubles & Bubbles: A Neiman Marcus Beauty Event
Thursday, September 9, 2010
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Cost:
Tickets are $25 online in advance and $35 at the door. To purchase tickets click here.
Proceeds will go towards promoting literacy through community-based programs in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Bring your friends and coworkers for an evening of makeup consultations, special gifts, cocktails, appetizers and gelato tastings. Neiman Marcus will also give away a special piece of designer jewelry at the event! Beauty, Baubles & Bubbles is open to everyone.
Neiman Marcus @ Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015