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EMBASSY ROW .......................................... Ambassadors for Drug-Free Youth ........................... Reception for Gloria Estefan..................................
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HOME LIFE INSIDE HOMES Playful Irreverence .................... OVER THE MOON Town and Country Pursuits.. REAL ESTATE NEWS................................... OPEN HOUSE ............................................. MY WASHINGTON CNN's Pamela Brown ......
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ur March issue apps are. We think you might celebrates the 40-andfind them helpful, too. under crowd in For this month’s Inside Washington, primarily Homes, we highlight a Millennials, who the Pew young couple’s townhouse Research Fund reports have in Foggy Bottom, which surpassed Baby Boomers they renovated from top as the nation’s largest to bottom and decked out generation. They’re aged with colorful and ecletic roughly between 21 and 38 contemporary art. years old and number more Fashion this month than 79 million nationwide. spotlights some of our Millennials also happen favorite styles from the ‘70s to be the group transforming and ‘80s, paired with vintage the nation’s capital, from cars for an extra retro touch. The Washington Life team: Soroush Shehabi, Virginia Coyne, Catherine Trifi letti, Nancy founding cutting-edge One thing that never Bagley, Erica Moody and John Arundel at the 2017 Young & the Guest List celebration. businesses to putting their goes out of style is treating mark on the worlds of government, journalism, sports and the arts ... people well, and former White House press secretaries Lea Berman not to mention helping make D.C. just a little more hip. and Jeremy Bernard have just published a book devoted to this topic. According to American University’s Kogod Greater Washington We asked their advice on navigating politics and life and got them to Millennial Index, Washington continues to draw Millennials as a spill a few beans (anonymously) on people behaving badly or well. home base, second only to San Francisco as a top city to live — and In this issue we also bring you the WL-sponsored Standing Ovation we are reaping the benefits. for DC Public Schools, the DC Chamber of Commerce Chamber’s Our annual Young & the Guest List highlights more than 300 Choice Awards and Gala, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s of these change-making individuals, including cover stars Vinoda Fearless Woman Award, the Washington Ballet’s D’Vine Affair and the Basnayake, a lobbyist and business owner who holds a stake in a VIP Exotic Car and Luxury Lifestyle reception at the Washington Car number of hot night spots around town; Secretly Gifting founders Show. Ashley Taylor Bronczek and Candace Ourisman who run a startup Next month we feature an incredible group of men and women gift concierge business and also serve as brand ambassadors for making a difference (and doing it in style) in our annual Substance & the networking app Bumble; and Redskins running back Chris Style issue. Thompson, called “the Redskins’ most dynamic player this season” by ESPN before he was sidelined by a season-ending knee injury. Today, he’s recovering from surgery and looking forward to being back on the field. Our YGL listees may work hard, but they also know how to unwind.You’ll find that out for yourselves one page at a time when you look at coverage of our epic Young and the Guest List 2017 party at Union Station. Check out our six pages of coverage and go to washingtonlife.smugmug.com to see all the photos from the night. Nancy R. Bagley When not celebrating with us, this crowd can often be spotted at Editor in Chief hot locales around town, including a number of new cocktail bars. We Readers wishing to contact Nancy Bagley can email her share a few of our favorites spots for a stylish atmosphere and creative at nbagley@washingtonlife.com drinks (such as The Alex’s social media friendly “Bathtub Gin”). Millennials are also extremely tech-savvy — the Kogod report calls them “the first digital natives, having come of age as smart phones and apps began to make everything faster and easier” — so it felt only natural to ask a select few what their favorite and most useful
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Spring arrives in Washington with first bloom of the cherry blossoms, the beautiful pink trees gifted to the city from Japan years ago. Do head to the Tidal Basin to see them at their peak, and don’t miss the many celebratory events across the city, including a Pink Tie Bash on March 15, the Opening Ceremony on March 24 and the Blossom Kite Festival on March 31. Many events are free. March 20 - April 15, nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
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WELLNESS WEEKEND The largest Consumer Wellness Expo in the country is celebrating its 25th anniversary. If those New Year’s resolutions aren’t quite working out, this weekend of expert advice will surely encourage you to follow through on your health goals. March 10-11,Walter E.Washington Convention Center, Sat. 9-5 p.m, Sun 9-4 p.m., NBC4Expo@nbcuni.com, nbcwashington.com.
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The legendary Las Vegas desert event makes its Washington debut thanks to a collaborative effort between the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery and the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. Six public art installations by celebrated Burning Man artists will grace downtown streets and add some color to the lives of passerby. This marks “the first time the Renwick Gallery will expand beyond its walls.” Begins March 30, goldentriangledc.com.
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Q The city of Annapolis turns into a film mecca with over 70 documentaries and features showing at venues across the waterfront destination. The sixth annual Annapolis Film Festival focuses on showcasing “different global perspectives and independent thought.” March 22-25, general pass $140, individual tickets $13, day pass $50, Annapolisfilmfestival.com.
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Journey to the world of Oz with Dorothy, the Tinman, Scarecrow and crew in this musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s novel, directed by Kent Gash with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls. The winner of seven Tony Awards (including Best Musical and Best Original Score), “The Wiz” incorporates R&B, soul, pop and gospel into its melodious version of the beloved family classic. March 9-May 12, $28-$71, fords.org.
LIFE OF THE PARTY WL-sponsored and Exclusive Events | VIP Exotic Car Show, Russian Ball and more!
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BALLETTO AND VINO IN VERONA The Women’s Committee of the Washington Ballet truly exceeded expectations at its mid-winter “D’Vine Affair,” sweeping guests away to Verona, the Italian city of love — in reality the Embassy of Italy’s vast premises — if only for a night. Guests enjoyed a five-course savory and sweet Italian festa with no less than nine different Italian wine pairings, resulting in a spectacular display of 100 different glasses on each table (counting the one for water). Co-hosted by Italian Ambassador Armando Varricchio and the ballet’s artistic director, Julie Kent, the evening included an opportunity for young dancers to shine onstage in selections that included an excerpt from “Romeo and Juliet” prior to the company’s performance of the Prokofiev classic at the Kennedy Center Opera House the following week underwritten by Kiddar Capital.
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LUXURY FLEETS Every January Robert G. Hisaoka chairs the VIP Exotic Car Reception, which kicks off the annual auto show at the Washington Convention Center. VIP guests are treated to a private viewing of Rolls Royces, Ferraris, Bentleys, and other exotic cars. In addition to sitting behind the drivers’ seats, guests feasted on food prepared by Michelin chef Eric Ziebold, and viewed sparkling jewelry and watches provided by The Tiny Jewel Box. The event was sponsored by Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram; Washington Auto Show; TTR Sotheby’s; and RBC Wealth Management.
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TIARAS AND TAILS Old World elegance and grace is always part of the scene at the Russian Ball, an annual opportunity for old guard aristocrats (i.e., those with family ties to the Romanov regime) to socialize in all their finery with hobnobbers who yearn to be part of the scene. White-tie-and tails worn with diplomatic sashes and medals (some real, some bogus), billowing ball gowns and eye-popping jewels are much in evidence as guests sip vodka and champagne, listen to the Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra play “God Save the Czar” and honor a debutante or two before dining and dancing into the night in what is surely the capital’s most beautiful ballroom.
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Annie Leibovitz Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in the Arts Honoree Gala presenting sponsor
RBC Wealth Management and City National Bank, An RBC Company On view will be NMWA’s newest exhibition Women House This exhibition comes to the museum from La Monnaie de Paris and was recently named by The New York Times as one of the top exhibitions in the world to see this spring. Featuring work by thirty-six global artists, Women House challenges stereotypes about the home as a feminine space. The exhibition is inspired by the landmark project Womanhouse, developed in 1972 by Judy Chicago and Miriam Schapiro. Tickets and tables available at nmwa.org/gala2018 For more information, please contact Fiona Murray: 202-266-2815 or fmurray@nmwa.org.
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Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery’s official portrait unveiling. Kehinde Wiley, known for his bold artistic interpretations of African American subjects, completed the seven-foot painting of the former president. Mrs. Obama’s portrait was done by Baltimore-based artist Amy Sherald. The President’s likeness will have a permanent home in the Portrait Gallery’s recently renovated “America’s Presidents” exhibition; his wife’s will be on view in the recent acquisitions section of the museum through November 2018. (Photo by Pete Souza)
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WASHINGTON LIFE: Why a bipartisan cooperative effort rather than doing your own books? LEA BERMAN: We met through a close-knit
group of former White House social secretaries who always welcome the new social secretary and offer to be a resource for them. They tell stories of their own time in the White House, the near-disasters and mistakes as well as the successes and last-minute interventions that prevented embarrassing moments for their presidents and first ladies. Their offer to help is always bipartisan because they want the events and traditions of the White House to be maintained at a very high standard.We became friends, and it seemed natural to us to write the book together because we believe that democracy needs cooperation and negotiation to work effectively. We’ve also learned many things about moving through life more easily and we wanted to share what we learned with others. WL: What made you decide on a self-help/ social skills handbook rather than an “inside the White House” memoir? JEREMY BERNARD: We didn’t want to write about entertaining at the White House. That had already been done numerous times. Neither of us was interested in writing a memoir. We
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Lea Berman checks the seating before a 2005 dinner honoring Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.
thought about our mutual experiences in two very different administrations and how the importance of treating people well was essential. This is another example of how, despite our political differences, we had more in common than not. Neither of us would have guessed it would be a self-help/make-your-life-better book when we started this collaboration. WL: You’ve both dealt with drunken senators and guests who purloin the silver. Please relate some favorite personal anecdotes from your White House days. JEREMY BERNARD One that really stands out
occurred at a Congressional picnic on the South Lawn. Lawmakers, their family and some staff attend this traditional event that usually occurs in the summer. As the party was winding down, I saw a congressman heading toward a tall metal food storage container and I realized he must have thought it was a portable toilet. I quickly corrected his mistake and pointed him toward the actual restroom. LEA BERMAN I remember a woman going through the magnetometers on her way into a Christmas party, turning back to the Secret Service officer and his screen and saying, “Can you tell I’m wearing two pairs of Spanx with that thing?”
WORDS OF ADVICE Never respond to anger with anger. We learned to wait a beat, reply calmly and try to fix the problem or find a way to make a guest feel better about whatever it was they didn’t like. Meeting anger with mildness and an open mind is very effective. It’s hard to stay angry with someone who refuses to be provoked, especially when they’re trying to help. It’s a useful tip whether you’re dealing with a difficult co-worker or just trying to get through rush hour traffic. Act as if you are always on video (and you might be!) and don’t behave in a manner that would make you embarrassed if others witnessed it. We were always aware that we represented the president and first lady and never wanted to embarrass them. It was good training for us in our post-White House lives. When people are rude or dismissive, try to remember that it’s rarely personal. They may be worrying about how they’re going to pay the rent or distracted because a family member is seriously ill and they may not be their best self. Giving them the benefit of the doubt and responding gently is an act of integrity and forbearance that you won’t regret. Some people seem to believe that the anonymity of social media is a license for rudeness and incivility. It’s important to make a judgment: is this something you would say if you were faceto-face with the person? If not, you should reconsider the remarks. Remember, what you write on social media is one of the most important indicators of how people will perceive you.
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KUWAIT BOOK PARTY FOR BERMAN AND BERNARD Kuwaiti Ambassador Residence | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL COMING TOGETHER Getting a politically mixed crowd to turn out for a Washington party is rare these days, which leaves foreign embassies — neutral ground on what is technically foreign soil — to pick up the slack. That’s one reason why Trump Administration higher-ups were seen chatting with guests of mostly varying persuasions at a book party hosted by Kuwait Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah and his wife Rima. The second was that “Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life” was specifically written to deliver a bipartisan message by two former White House social secretaries: Lea Berman, who worked for the George W. Bush Administration, and Jeremy Bernard, who served the Obamas. Everyone was on their best behavior of course, agreeing without reservation that the charming guests of honor had done a marvelous job focusing on what should always unite us — kindness, consideration, empathy and respect.
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DIVORCE CZECHOSLOVAK STYLE This year, the Czech and Slovak embassies are simultaneously marking both their marriage and subsequent divorce. In February, both
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whelmingly for a separation. Both states joined NATO and the European Union – although Slovakia also joined the euro zone but the Czech Republic has not thus far. Some unusual ties remain between the two countries: The prime minister designate who is currently trying to form the Czech Republic’s new government is Andrej Babis, born a Slovak. Less peaceful then the Czech-Slovak split was the emergence of Kosovo as an independent country a decade ago from the long Balkan conflict of the 1980s. Kosovo’s Ambassador Vlora Citaku had high level help in celebrating the 10th anniversary of her country’s independence. On hand for the embassy reception were no less than Kosovo’s President Hashim Thaci and the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj.
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the Czech Republic and neighboring Slovakia celebrated the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dismantled in the peace negotiations following World War I. In Washington, Czech Ambassador Hynek Kmonicek opened a centennial exhibition on Czechoslovakia’s first president and founding father, Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, who, prior to taking office, had lectured at the University of Chicago for five years, and had an American wife. Slovakia had its own centennial celebrations, but at the same time marked the 25th anniversary of its split from the Czechs in 1993. Slovak Ambassador Peter Kmec hosted a reception on the 25th anniversary of his nation’s independence from the Czech Republic. The divorce – amicable, but resented by the Czechs – followed a referendum in which the Slovaks voted over-
KEN LEAVES Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae of Japan, one of the most savvy diplomats in Washington, is leaving in March at the end of what is widely judged to be a successful five-year assignment. Sasae and his wife Nobuko, a professional interpreter who continued to take work assignments in Washington, D.C. whenever possible, were a popular couple on the social scene here. Sasae will doubtless be remembered for having more than a hand in scoring President Trump’s very first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, within a week of the U.S. election.
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NO BLISS AT BLAIR HOUSE At the start of 2018, the White House reached out to the foreign diplomatic community. In January, President Donald Trump received letters of credence from a group of new ambassadors, including heads of mission from Argentina, Ethiopia and Myanmar. Later in the month, presidential surrogate Kellyanne Conway met with about 130 ambassadors at Blair House, an encounter that pleased some, but disappointed others. The envoys were encouraged to send questions in advance, raising expectations in some embassies of a substantive discussion on U.S. foreign relations issues. A number of African ambassadors, for example, had been hoping that Conway would attempt to correct the impression left by Trump’s vulgar comment about their continent. As it turned out, Conway was at Blair House for all of 27 minutes, during which time she focused on the administration’s achievements and offered a preview of the upcoming State of the Union speech. Was she replying to submitted questions? Some ambassadors privately were skeptical, and expressed dismay that she had not invited further inquiries from her audience. But most saw the meeting – arranged by the State Department’s protocol office – as a welcome opportunity to touch base with a senior member of the White House staff who (still) had the president’s ear. Less widely reported was an earlier meeting between Conway and ambassadors of the European Union, following the suggestion of Bulgarian Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev. Bulgaria currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union.
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ilmmakers must decide what story to tell and how to tell it,’” said Charles Rivkin, CEO of The Motion Picture Association of America, quoting Jack Valenti, one of his predecessors, at an E Street Cinema screening of several of this year’s Oscar nominated “shorts.” “Nowhere is that maxim more true than with the group of creators we honor here tonight,” Rivkin added, referring to the filmmakers whose under-40 minute films in the live action, animated and documentary categories are in the running for the biggest movie award event of the season. Besides being more financially viable than feature films, shorts allow for extra experimentation. Rivkin calls them “more individualistic, a little more expressive and a little more unexpected.” There is also less pressure to have major plot twists that keep viewers on their toes. “You don’t need to have a life changing event in a short for it to make sense,” local cinematographer Neil Barrett explained. His documentary “Edith
+ Eddie” is up for the best documentary (short subject) Oscar. Chronicling America’s oldest interracial newlywed couple, “it’s really a lovely, calm, small film about being in love,” he explained. ShortsTV CEO Carter Pilcher was also
‘You don’t need to have a life changing event in a short for it to make sense.’ — Carter Pilcher on hand to tout the talent and craft that goes into making short films. “In a feature you can kind of wander around and come back and bring it back to the subject,” Pilcher said. “In a short, if you wander for 10 or 20 seconds, people lose interest.” He also noted the growing popularity of shorts as evidenced by increasing box office sales. The rising interest can no doubt be attributed to a diverse range of filmmakers who are able to capitalize on advanced technology to make movies about
timely issues in the most unlikely of places like their garages or college campuses. “They tell their stories in short form and capture powerful themes in our imaginations in less time than it takes most of us to commute to work,” Pilcher said. Shorts give a platform to emerging young voices in the film industry, including N.Y.U. film student Kevin Wilson Jr., who is up for a live action short Oscar for “My Nephew Emmett,” which he wrote, produced and directed. Based on the true story of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, the movie is about a 64 year-old who tries to protect his 14 yearold nephew from two racist killers out for blood. Comedy short “The Eleven O’Clock,” features its movie producer Josh Lawson whose character turns up for an 11 o’clock therapy appointment convinced he is the psychiatrist. “We shot it in a day.We had no money,” Larson said. “We never in a billion years would’ve predicted we’d end up here.
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‘BOBBY KENNEDY’ THE KENNEDY CENTER “Hardball” host Chris Ma hews has been on the book party circuit to promote his latest work of nonfiction, “Bobby Kennedy,” a biography of the overlooked brother. His party at the Kennedy Center was filled with VIP guests from politics and media including Senators Bob Casey and Ed Markey, Rep. Jim Moran, Mary Ha , Bret Baier and many members of the Kennedy family including William Kennedy Smith and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, who said of her father: “People are just yearning for someone who speaks the truth…but with empathy.”
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Washington style setter Paul Wharton has come a long way since his days on the short-lived “Real Housewives of DC.” The television host, makeover guru, and skin care entrepreneur shares his tricks of the trade in his first book, “Pulling It All Together: Essential Style Advice on Being Beautiful, Confident & (Most of All) Happy!” Fans of Wharton (including his mother Brenda) made it to Tysons to hear excerpts from the book that actress Vivica A. Fox has called “a must-buy for every woman that wants to be her most fabulous!”
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Former DNC chair Donna Brazile discussed her bestselling book, “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House” at the Women’s National Democratic Club, with a Q&A followed by a book signing. Brazile spoke with Ready for Hillary founder Adam Parkhomenko and former Bernie Sanders for President Press Secretary Symone Sanders. Guests Catherine Hand, Nuchhi and Bill Currier, Caroline Croft, Eleanor Clift and Donna Potts were among those in attendance.
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hey may be under 40, but they’re building buildings, opening restaurants, trying cases, winning games, running for office, exposing sexual harassment, fighting the President’s claims of “fake news” and launching businesses to change the future. Our 2018 Young & the Guest List is a true cross-section of young people re-imagining Washington, including those who are revitalizing neighborhoods, uncovering misdeeds, keeping Jamal Abdi Executive Director, National Iranian American Council Justin Amash U.S. Congressman (R-Mich.) stephanos andreou Owner, Sakerum and Barcode ashley arias Senior Account Executive, TAA Public Relations liz ash Principal, Liz Ash LLC sarah asterbadi Marketing and Events Associate,Veluxe lawrence “naturel” atoigue Artist cameron austin Advertising Associate, Compass
us informed and keeping us entertained. And their impact doesn’t stop at city borders. “D.C. is one of the only places I know with less than three quarters of a million residents but a far larger impact globally,” says tech entrepreneur Trever Faden. “Simply by living here, you’re able to meet the most incredible people, across industries, who are passing through the city because of its significance. Your ability to be a big fish in a small pond is better here than anywhere else I know.” Big fish. Incredible people. We think that sums up our list. >>
Lucas Baiano Political filmmaker
rebecca berg Political Reporter, CNN
christopher Boutlier Interior Designer
meredith balenske Vice President of Communications, Revolution LLC
Carmen Berkley Managing Director, Organizing and Electoral Campaigns, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Madison bowey Defenseman, Washington Capitals
Vinoda Basnayake Chairman, D.C. Government Relations Practice, Nelson Mullins Principal,Versus Equity bradley beal Shooting Guard, Washington Wizards ashley patterson beaty Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy, Ameresco sara beckstead Communications Manager, EDENS
Jaime Herrera Beutler U.S. Congresswoman (R-Wash.) Bradley Beychok President, Media Matters for America dj biks DJ and entertainment meg biram Blogger, MegBiram.com danny boice Founder and CEO, Trustify hakim bouAnane Susan Gage Catering
sara azani Blogger, Style MBA
austin belali Director,Youth Engagement Fund, Democracy Alliance
mikayla Bouchard Senior Staff Editor, The New York Times
Carla Babb Pentagon Correspondent, Voice of America
dan berger Founder and CEO, Social Tables
timothy bouley, m.d. Global Health and Environment Specialist, The World Bank
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Quinn Bradlee Founder and CEO, FriendsofQuinn.com Marjorie meek bradley Chef and Owner, Smoked & Stacked Saweda Bright, m.d. Physician, Inova Clara Brillembourg Partner, Foley Hoag LLP brooke Brogan Founder, Brooke Brogan Public Relations Fritz Brogan Managing Partner, The Mission Group; MaverickPAC National Co-Chair Ashley Taylor Bronczek Co-Founder, Secretly Gifting
Matthew Bronczek Managing Partner, Federal Building Group and Federal Home, LLC Pamela Brown Justice Correspondent, CNN erik bruner-yang Chef and Owner, Maketto and Brothers and Sisters Brendan buck Chief Communications Advisor, House Speaker Paul Ryan Evan Burfield Co-Founder, 1776 LaRhonda Burley Senior Manager, Partner Services, NFL Players Association Alma caballero Latin America Policy Advisor, Covington & Burling LLP david cabrera Owner, Suns Cinema john carlson Defenseman, Washington Capitals
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KEVIN TURPIN President, National Journal Group A protégé of David Bradley, Turpin, 34, has helped resurrect the National Journal, transforming it into a must-read for government affairs professionals and finding new revenue lines for the business after it ceased print publication in 2015. Last year, he surpassed the company’s profit goal by 146 percent and watched proudly as his editorial team broke news, including an early report by political writer Josh Kraushaar that Democratic candidate Doug Jones had a strong chance of beating Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race. WA S H I N G T O N L I F E
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ABBY PHILLIP White House Correspondent, CNN Phillip, 29, had always envisioned herself a doctor, but two years into a pre-med program at Harvard University she decided she “hated being in labs and loved interviewing people,” so she began writing for the student newspaper and the rest is history. The political reporter joined the CNN White House team in 2017, after three years at the Washington Post. Before leaving the Post she helped pen a story on the White House’s slow response to Hurricane Maria. “I think it helped to refocus the Trump administration on needing to do more for Puerto Rico,” she says.
MARK SCIALLA Reporter and Producer, PBS NewsHour On his first field assignment for NewsHour, Scialla, 30, covered the movement against the Dakota Access Pipeline. He was also on the ground during the deadly Charlottesville protests against a white supremacist march at the University of Virginia. “It was total chaos and exposed the sometimes violent nature of the divisions in this country,” he says. 29
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FRANCESCA CHAMBERS White House Correspondent, Daily Mail PETER CHANG Co-Founder, No Kings Collective
— Sheena Parveen on advice she would give to an up-and-comer in her field
KEO CHEA Deputy Assistant Director of Community Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau AGGIE CHIN Executive Pastry Chef, Mirabelle ELBRIDGE COLBY Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security MARYBETH COLEMAN Vice President of Customer Success, Cortex Building Intelligence ERIN COMO Traffic Anchor/Reporter, Fox5 WILL COMPTON Inside Linebacker, Washington Redskins JOHN CONLEY Acquisitions Manager, Ditto Residential MELISSA COOK Director, Global Partnerships, EverFi RACHEL COTHRAN Senior Content Strategist, HZDG MARTIN DITTO Founder and CEO, DITTO Residential Through his urban design and real estate development company, Ditto, 39, has overseen numerous cutting edge projects across the city. His key to success: “Focus on building a work life where you are surrounded by healthy and compassionate people... and position yourself in a way that your day-to-day tasks and responsibilities are personally fulfilling.”
JORDAN COTTON Co-Founder, Cotton & Reed Distillery
SHEENA PARVEEN Metereorologist, NBC4 Parveen, 31, had previous stints in Tampa and Philadelphia before settling in Washington. In addition to her daily weather duties, she does a weekly feature on adoptable pets from local shelters.
LAUREN CULBERTSON Public Policy Manager, Twitter CARLOS CURBELO U.S. Congressman (R-Fla.) HEATHER DARAZS Creative Services Manager, CBS Corporation ASHLEY DARBY Owner, Oz Restaurant; Cast Member, “The Real Housewives of Potomac” MICHAEL DARNER Executive Director, Congressional Progressive Caucus
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CANDACE OURISMAN AND ASHLEY TAYLOR BRONCZEK Founders, Secretly Gifting Through their personal gift giving concierge service, best friends Ourisman and Bronczek, both 35, provide gift options to individual and corporate clients and then order, wrap and deliver them. “Essentially, we do all of the work and our clients get all of the accolades,” Ourisman explains. The duo has also been named D.C.’s “Queen Bees” by Bumble, the online dating and networking service. It’s a task that entails curating events that create a buzz.
VINODA BASNAYAKE Chairman, D.C. Government Relations Practice, Nelson Mullins Principal, Versus Equity In addition to HEIST and the newly opened Morris American Bar, Washington can expect three more projects out of Basnayake’s hospitality venture this year: a second location of Karma by Erwin Gomez in Potomac, a second cocktail bar with David Strauss in the West End and a jumbo slice pizza spot in Dupont. On balancing two demanding jobs with his personal life, the 36-yearold says: “I actually love what I do, so my work and life are pretty seamless.”
CHRIS THOMPSON Running Back, Washington Redskins After a season-ending knee injury, Thompson, 27, is ready to get back in the game. His goal for the upcoming year is to “inspire others on and off the field. Make a difference in others’ lives and be the best man and NFL athlete that I can possibly be.”
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Anastasia Dellaccio Director, Global Community and Career Engagement, Creator Awards and Public Affairs at WeWork Jennifer DeSimone, m.d. Dermatologist, Inova Medical Group tara dijulio Senior Manager, Global Public Affairs, GE jessica ditto Deputy Director of Communications, The White House
jade floyd Vice President of Communications, Case Foundation and Revolution ashley forrester Corporate Director, Communications and Marketing, EventsDC desirée venn frederic Social Influencer mike friedman Chef and Owner, The Red Hen and All Purpose
Martin Ditto CEO, Ditto Residential Christian Djoos Defenseman, Washington Capitals Matthew dornic Vice President of Communications, CNN Michael Dove Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Forum Theatre amelia draper Meteorologist, NBC4 lauren dunne Co-Founder,Varnish Lane
glenda fu Executive Director, Dreams for Kids morgan fykes Director of Strategic Engagement, We the People DC Tulsi Gabbard U.S. Congresswoman (D-Hawaii) jocelyn gailliot Co-Founder, Tuckernuck ruben gallego U.S. Congressman (D-Ariz.)
devin dwyer Correspondent, ABC News
Jennifer Paquette Galloway President, Wolcott Hill Group LLC
Kieren emery Women’s Rowing Coach, Georgetown University
alex gangitano “Heard on the Hill” Reporter, Roll Call
Greg Engert Beer Director, Neighborhood Restaurant Group
allen gannett Founder and CEO,TrackMaven Matthew Gardiner Associate Artistic Director, Signature Theatre
trever faden Founder, Atlas Lane
Anastasia dellaccio Director, Global Community and Career Engagement, Creator Awards and Public Affairs, WeWork Through WeWork’s Creator Awards, Dellaccio, 36, has helped award millions to visionary entrepreneurs all over the globe. She also helps oversee Dolci Gelati, her family’s gelato business.
Meredith Fineman CEO, FinePoint
david fahrenthold Reporter, The Washington Post
Tyrone Gayle Press Secretary, Office of Sen. Kamala Harris
John Falcicchio Chief of Staff, Mayor Muriel Bowser
dayna geldwert Politics and Government Outreach, Instagram
Jennifer feldmanBrillembourg, m.d. Anesthesiologist
josh genderson President, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill
Angie fetherston CEO, Drink Company
Morgan Greenhouse genderson Founder and Managing Partner,Verdehouse
j.p. fetherston Beverage Director, Columbia Room Heather louise finch Founder and CEO, HLF, LLC
Hogan Gidley Deputy Press Secretary, The White House
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ALEXIS WILLIAMS Vice President, POLITICO Live Williams, 31, oversees and leads the expansion of the organization’s “Women Rule” initiative, which is aimed at “informing, empowering and connecting women” through female-focused podcasts, weekly newsletters and networking events. She also works to grow the Playbook franchise globally.
ANNA PALMER Co-Author, POLITICO Playbook In addition to rising in the early morning hours to co-write Washington’s daily must-read newsletter and moderating innumerable newsmaker panels during the day, last year Palmer, 35, helped launch the Playbook University event series with the goal of targeting a younger audience.
“We start work a little before 4 A.M. putting together Playbook, record the Playbook audio briefing and then do it all over again for the P.M. edition five days a week. — Anna Palmer on what her typical day at POLITICO looks like
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HOPE HICKS Director of Strategic Communications, The White House BRANDON HILL Co-Founder, No Kings Collective SONDRA HOFFMAN Head Booker, T.H.E. Artist Agency DEVIN LEE HOFFMAN Director of Brand Experience, HEIST DC MISTY HOLBERT Lead Associate for Media Relations, Booz Allen Hamilton FITZ HOLLADAY Director, Sofar Sounds DC KRISTEN HOLMES National Correspondent, CNN News Source RACHEL HOLT Regional General Manager for U.S. and Canada, Uber Inc. BRADEN HOLTBY Goalie, Washington Capitals FRANCES HOLUBA Founder, Chief Social Architects ROGER HOROWITZ Co-Founder, Pleasant Pops KERRA MICHELE HUERTA Blogger, Apartment Envy RICHARD HUDOCK Senior Public Relations Manager, CNN MARY ANNE HUNTSMAN Concert Pianist JACK INSLEE Executive Producer, Full Service Radio ELAHE IZADI Reporter, The Washington Post HALLIE JACKSON White House Correspondent, NBC News
JUVEN JACOB Assistant to the President, The Kennedy Center LAURA JARRETT Reporter, CNN ADORA ANDY JENKINS Vice President of Communications and Engagement, 2U BRAD JENKINS Managing Director and Executive Producer, Funny or Die
SIM KHAN Attorney and Founder, Brimble & Clark Custom Clothiers SUZANNE KIANPOUR Capitol Hill and Foreign Affairs Producer, BBC News RYAN KIBLER Creative Director, Foreign National REP RUBEN KIHUEN U.S. Congressman (D-Nevada)
ALEXA JOHNSON Co-owner, Ella-Rue ANDRA ‘AJ’ JOHNSON General Manager and Beverage Director, Macon Bistro & Larder and Magnolia Room BRIAN JOHNSON Director of Federal Relations, API KRISTA JOHNSON Co-owner, Ella-Rue JOSHUA JOHNSON Host, WAMU’s “1A”
DAMON KING Creative/Brand Coordinator, the LINE Hotel DC; Community Engagement Strategist, A Creative DC CAROLYN AMIRPASHAIE KING Chief of Staff, Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) JULIE KOHLER Senior Vice President, The Democracy Alliance AJAY KORI Co-Founder, UrbanStems DANIEL KRAMER Managing Partner, Duke’s Grocery and Duke’s Counter
MAURA JUDKIS Reporter, The Washington Post NICHOLAS KARNAZE Founder, stubble & ‘stache BETHANY KAZABA Co-Founder, Neighborhood Retail Group CHRYS KEFALAS Vice President of Brand Strategy, National Association of Manufacturers
JACKIE KUCINICH Washington Bureau Chief, The Daily Beast JUDY KURTZ “In the Know” Columnist, The Hill JARED KUSHNER Senior Advisor to President
BRIANNA KEILAR Senior Political Correspondent, CNN CARA KELLY Entertainment Editor, USA Today JOSEPH P KENNEDY III U.S. Congressman (D-Mass.) RYAN KERRIGAN Linebacker,Washington Redskins
BRAD LACKEY Senior Vice President, Tiedemann Wealth Management JEREMIAH LANGHORNE Chef and Owner, The Dabney MICHAEL LAROSA Director of Communications, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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“Creatives here want to see their peers win and take personal stakes in each other’s success.” — Damon King on Washington’s creative community
ANAIS LAURENT Social Media Specialist, Design Army The Howard University graduate, 25, is a social media strategist, event curator and stylist. On the local creative community: “Although, DC’s identity has long been defined as ‘the seat of power,’ I believe that this creative force is carving out a permanent space for a thriving and profitable creative economy. This is truly an amazing time to contribute and be at the forefront of this paradigm shift.”
MARISSA RUBENSTEIN Experiential Marketing Producer, Brightest Young Things At BYT, Rubenstein, 27, who started there as an intern, is behind some of the city’s most innovative events including BYT museum after hours, DC’s largest comedy festival Bentzen Ball, and photography festival FotoWeekDC. FUN FACT: Rubenstein was a bad student. “I was always writing stories in my head and dreaming up other worlds,” she explains. “It’s pretty cool that I get to make those worlds come to life through our events now.”
RYAN KIBLER Creative Director, Foreign National Erik Bruner-Yang poached Kibler, 32, from New York to work on his Foreign National brand locally. Kibler describes his style as “elegant but rough around the edges, portraying a balance of upscale aspiration and ear-to-the-streets wisdom.”
DAMON KING Creative/ brand Coordinator at the LINE Hotel DC A self-proclaimed “creative dreamer and doer at the intersection of arts/ design, fashion and business.” King, 24, also works on community engagement for ACreativeDC.
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“Write down your goals. Confide in others. Seek help when needed. Listen more than you speak. You don’t have to know it all.” - Shizu Okusa
WESLEY LOWERY National Reporter, The Washington Post DEREK LUYTEN Region Director of the Asia Division, International Republican Institute KATHRYN LYONS Managing Editor, Famous DC BROOKLYN MACK Dancer, Washington Ballet CHASE MAGGIANO Executive Director, The Washington Chorus ANNE MAHLUM Founder and CEO, Solidcore HEATHER MAHONEY Founder, Haute Haus Agency VIOLETTA MARKELOU Photographer and Makeup Artist CAMPBELL MARSHALL Vice President, International Market Development and Public Policy, Omnispace ANNA MASON Partner, Revolution’s Rise the Rest JACLYN MASON Realtor, Jack Realty BRIAN MAST U.S. Congressman, (R-Florida)
JAKUB VRANA Forward, Washington Capitals The now-21 year old from Prague was a first-round draft pick in 2014. He made his NHL debut in December 2016, notching his first career assist.
MADISON BOWEY Defenseman, Washington Capitals The 22-year-old Canadian made his NHL debut this past October after being recruited by the Caps in 2014. In 2015, he helped Canada win a gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championships.
CHRISTIAN DJOOS Defenseman, Washington Capitals The Gothenburg, Sweden, native, 23, also made his NHL debut in October, during which he scored a goal and recorded an assist..
JOHN MCCARTHY Chief of Staff, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) KEVIN MCCARTHY Entertainment Reporter, FOX 5 AMANDA MCCLEMENTS Owner, Salt & Sundry JOHN MCCONNELL M D Physician, Inova
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CAROL LEE Political Reporter, NBC News
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ANAIS LAURENT Social Media Specialist Design Army
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“It is literally up to us [restaurant owners] to not only set a good example for our employees, but also to be supportive, understanding and to listen and believe. We have to be proactive and retroactive.” - Carlie Steiner reacting to a growing number of reports about sexual harassment in the restaurant industry
CARLIE STEINER Co-Owner and Beverage Director, Himitsu The 26-year-old received national attention when the cozy and creative Himitsu in Petworth, which she co-owns with chef Kevin Tien, was named one of the country’s best new restaurants by Bon Appetit. She was consequently named to Forbes’ and Zagat’s 2017 30 under 30 lists. “I am motivated by creating unforgettable experiences for my guests,” she says.
MIKE FRIEDMAN Chef and Owner, The Red Hen and All-Purpose Pizzeria The New Jersey native, 36, has helped transform the Bloomingdale and Shaw neighborhoods with his Italian restaurants and their acclaimed offerings, like ‘nduja pizza and ‘cacio e pepe.’ Advice to young chefs: “Listen to your clientele. So many restaurants open and don’t tap into the heartbeat of their surrounding community or the people they are serving.”
MAURA JUDKIS Reporter, the Washington Post Over the past year, her articles have ranged from a satire on lady-friendly Doritos to a front page piece on sexual harassment in restaurants. Outside of work you might find Judkis, 32, cross-stitching with friends, which she calls “a good way to stay off Twitter.”
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“Being a fierce advocate – for myself, my team, and my clients – does not always mean raising your voice or being aggressive. Sometimes conveying a sense of calm, being unflappable, even smiling, can send the message that you are not going to cave.” — Reem Sadik on workplace diplomacy
JENNIFER MELLON Co-Founder and President, Trustify
DJ NEEKOLA DJ and Producer, Neekola Entertainmentt
SPIKE MENDELSOHN Chef and Restaurateur, Good Stuff Eatery and We, the Pizza
PAUL NITZE Assistant Regional Counsel, Social Security Administration
HEATHER SHAW MENIS Principal, Fifth and Main PR
ELIZABETH NORTH President, Curiosity Stream
FLAVIUS MIHAIES Journalist and Consultant, The World Bank
OLIVIA NUZZI Washington Correspondent, New York Magazine
ALEX MILLS Actor, SyneticTheater
SHIZU OKUSA Co-Founder, JRINK Juicery
JENNIFER MISHORY Senior Fellow/Senior Policy Advisor, The Century Foundation
STEVEN OLIKARA Co-Founder and President, Millennial Action Project
RYAN HUNTER MITCHELL Owner, Suns Cinema SUJATA MITRA Head of Communications, Al-Monitor NAVROOP MITTER CEO, ArmorText HAMDULLAH MOHIB Afghan Ambassador to the United States MICHAEL MONROE Chief of Staff, North America’s Building Trades Unions JESSICA MOORE Director of Government Relations,Walt Disney Company EVAN MORGAN Partner, Revolution Growth
REEM SADIK Associate, Special Matters & Investigations, King & Spalding Sadik, 31, is an attorney who advises and defends companies and senior executives in white collar matters, including: international and domestic bribery and fraud cases, healthcare criminal and civil investigations, Congressional investigations and whistleblower cases.
ALMA CABALLERO Latin American Policy Advisor, Covington & Burling LLP Working closely with the firm’s legal practices, Caballero, 31, provide clients with “strategic advice on how to navigate the complexities of government affairs and public policy globally.” Issues range from international arbitrations to white collar criminal investigations. Caballero was born and raised along the US-Mexico border in Mexicali.
MICHAEL MORONEY Managing Supervisor, FleishmanHillard CORI SUE MORRIS Principal, Citrus Media SETH MOULTON U.S. Congressman (D-Mass.) ASHLEY MURPHY Dancer, Washington Ballet REP STEPHANIE MURPHY U.S. Congresswoman (D-Florida)
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T J OSHIE Right Wing, Washington Capitals CANDACE OURISMAN Co-Founder, Secretly Gifting CHRIS OURISMAN President, Ourisman Automotives ALEX OVECHKIN Left Wing and Captain, The Washington Capitals ANNA PALMER Co-Author, Politico Playbook TARA PALMERI White House Correspondent, ABC News MONICA PAMPELL Founder, Pentafit; Personal Trainer HOLLY PAN Fashion Blogger, Petite Flower Presents NICK PAPADOPOULOS Retail Leasing, Papadopoulos Properties
JOHN PARKINSON White House & Congressional Reporter/ Producer, ABC News
RHANA NATOUR Reporter/Producer, PBS NewsHour RAFAEL NÁVAR National Political Director, Communications Workers of America
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FIG O’REILLY Datanaut and Systems Engineer, NASA
ALI PARDO Communications Director, U.S. House of Representatives
SARA MURRAY Correspondent, CNN
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MAGGIE O’NEILL Artist; Owner, Swatchroom
SCOTT PARKINSON Executive Director, Republican Study Committee SHEENA PARVEEN Meteorologist, NBC4
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ALAN PAUL Associate Artistic Director, Shakespeare Theatre ANGELA PEOPLES Director, GetEQUAL OLIVIA PEREZ-CUBAS Press Secretary, Office of Sen. Marco Rubio OLIVIA PETERSEN Senior Director of Communications, NBC News ALEXANDRA PETRI Columnist, The Washington Post ABBY PHILLIP White House Correspondent, CNN
NIKKI SCHWAB U.S. Political Reporter, Daily Mail Online The veteran political reporter, 34, was assigned to the White House beat in 2017, where she’s attended press briefings, filed pool reports and has been alongside the first lady at pivotal moments, including her telling the world she wanted to spend the holidays on a “deserted island.” After Roy Moore refused to concede in the Alabama Senate race, Schwab was the first reporter to track him down for comment. How she became a reporter? “My parents were both journalists so they, clearly, wanted me to be a lawyer.”
TOD PLOTKIN Principal, Green Buzz Agency SARA POLON Founder, Soupergirl MICHAEL POPE Reporter ,Virginia Public Radio OTTO PORTER Small Forward, Washington Wizards DREW PORTERFIELD Director and Curator, Long View Gallery LAUREN PRATAPAS Director of Communications, CNN MICHAELA PRATT President, Mentor Foundation ROSE PREVITE Owner, Compass Rose and Maydan NED PRICE National Security Analyst LA CELIA PRINCE Ambassador of St.Vincent and the Grenadines
MARCUS GOODWIN Acquisitions Associate, Four Points and City Council candidate Goodwin is currently putting together his campaign to run for City Council. The D.C. native wants to work on behalf of his neighbors on affordable housing initiatives. As the fifth of eight children, Goodwin, 28, learned how to be a “bridge builder,” explaining “I always step in to find and create peace amongst people with different perspectives.”
ALLISON KAMINSKY PUTALA Principal, Kaminsky Putala YASMIN RADBOD Founder, Femme Fatale ANDREW RAFFERTY Political Reporter, NBC News MANU RAJU Senior Political Reporter, CNN RYAN RATINO Chef and Owner, Bresca JORDAN REED Tight End,Washington Redskins
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YGL ashley forrester Corporate Director of Communications and Marketing, Events DC In her role at the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, Forrester, 34, is at the forefront of two of the city’s major “game-changing” development initiatives: the Entertainment & Sports Arena and the 190-acre RFK Campus project. She’s also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University in their Public Relations and Corporate Communications Masters Program.
anthony rendon Third Baseman, Washington Nationals
samantha sault Vice President, U.S. Fashion Industry Association
Steve Ressler President and Founder, GovLoop
kyle Schmitz President & Chief Creative Officer, KONNECTED Media Group
helena RICHARDSON Director of the Young Leaders Program, Heritage Foundation lindley thornburg RICHARDSON Public Relations Consultant, Heather Freeman Media & Public Relations jen richer Cohost & Executive Producer, “Tommy Morning Show,” CBS Radio/ WIAD september rinnier Co-Founder, Tuckernuck dan roberge Dancer, Washington Ballet Joseph E. Robert III Board of Directors, Fight for Children Josh rogin Columnist, Washington Post ali Rogin Producer and Reporter, ABC News
hunter schwarz Politics Reporter, CNN Ryan Seelbach Founder and CEO, Seelbach Entertainment Group prince christian selassie Filmmaker prince Rufael selassie Writer Raj shah Principal Deputy Press Secretary, The White House
sultan shakir Executive Director, SMYAL
sofia royce Public Relations Manager, BrandLinkDC
Katie Shannon Business Development Director, Union3 Events
rob rubba Chef, Hazel
jeff sheely Co-Founder, UrbanStems
Marissa Rubenstein Events and Experiential Marketing Producer, Brightest Young Things
jake sherman Co-Author, Politico Playbook
cita sadeli Muralist reem sadik Associate, King & Spalding steve salis Real Estate Entrepreneur; Owner, Kramerbooks and Ted’s Bulletin sarah sanders Press Secretary, The White House
stuart siciliano Partner, Hamilton Place Strategies hafsa siddiqi Senior Account Executive, MoKi Media
Alex skatell Founder and CEO, IJ Review
Jayne Sandman Principal, BrandLinkDC
farrah skeiky Photographer and Media Strategist, Dim Sum Media
Michael Sapienza CEO, Colorectal Cancer Alliance
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Muna Shikaki Correspondent, Al-Arabiya
Aaron Silverman Chef and Owner, Rose’s Luxury and Pineapples & Pearls
Moira Bagley Smith Communications Consultant
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mark scialla Reporter and Producer, National Affairs, PBS NewsHour
Rina shah Principal and Founder, Rilax Strategies
ryan ross Program Director, Halcyon Incubator
kathryn lyons Managing Editor, FamousDC FamousDC, an online magazine of sorts that creates both written and video content about the people and things that make Washington special, has been earning more followers thanks to Lyons, 29, and her quirky sense of humor. She lists her professional highlights as national TV appearances (she’s a regular on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight), emceeing a Congressional brew competition and moderating FamousDC luncheons on Capitol Hill. FUN FACT: Spanish was her first language (her mother is from Cuba).
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JOHN MCCARTHY Chief of Staff, Rep. Brendan Boyle After having worked for Hillary Clinton’s campaign, McCarthy is back on the Hill doing what he does best, “bringing people together, matching policies with coalitions to support them, and matching people with opportunities,” he explains. FUN FACT: He played piano at the wedding of JWOWW from “Jersey Shore.”
LAUREN DUNNE Owner, Varnish Lane By using only natural products, Dunne’s nail salon is an antidote to chemical-heavy parlors. A second location of the successful brand is opening early summer in the West End neighborhood.
LAUREN PRATAPAS Senior Director of Communications, CNN Pratapas, 32, manages communication and press outreach for the CNN Washington Bureau as well as for network’s political coverage, debates and town halls. “One of the most important experiences of the past year was being a part of the team that organized a town hall with the students and families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School,” she says.
“The most fun and rewarding part of this job is seeing someone leave Varnish Lane completely relaxed and rejuvenated. In this crazy world, it feels really good to be able to bring someone a moment of peace.” - Lauren Dunne on the best part of her job_
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Amos Snead Founder and Partner, Bryant Row LLC kristen soltis anderson Co-Founder, Echelon Insights philip soriano Co-Founder, Hugh & Crye peggy sparks Owner, Artist’s Proof Gallery Anna spiegel Food Writer, Washingtonian Rep. elise stefanik U.S. Congresswoman (R-New York) Sam Stein Political Reporter, The Daily Beast carlie Steiner Co-Owner and Beverage Director, Himitsu frederique stephanie Owner, The Pop Up House eli stokols Political Reporter, Wall Street Journal stephen strasburg Pitcher, Washington Nationals ashlee strong Press Secretary, Office of House Speaker Paul Ryan Harrison Suarez Co-Founder, Compass Coffee Jesse Suskin Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy, Google Emily Tisch Sussman Director of Campaigns, Center for American Progress eric swalwell U.S. Representative (D-Calif.) daniel swartz Photographer martin swift Artist
larhonda burley Senior Manager, Partner Services, NFL Players Association As the first in her family to go to college, Burley, 35, prides herself on being a gogetter. She worked under Sheila Johnson. whom she counts as a role model and mentor, at Monumental Sports and recently left a position at the Washington Redskins to join the National Football League. What is it like to work in a male-dominated industry? “It’s far more effective to focus on being as valuable as possible to an organization rather than being distracted by perceived obstacles,” Burley says.
alex gangitano “Heard on the Hill” reporter, Roll Call The Villanova grad, 26, covers the lighter side of Capitol Hill, focusing on personal stories and culture. Outside of work she founded a non-profit to honor a friend she lost to cancer. The Kerri Holbrook Foundation provides financial assistance to help young people with the disease. The most important trait for a young reporter? “Confidence,” she says. “It takes a lot of willingness to put yourself out there and approach stories with poise and determination.”
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Alexandra tallulah Blogger, “In My Bowl” Karin Tanabe Novelist kayla tausche Washington Correspondent, CNBC rep. Scott taylor U.S. Congressman (R-Virginia)
Stephanie Taylor Co-Founder, Progressive Change Campaign Committee Steve Taylor Principal Software Engineer, Sophos kevin tien Chef and Co-Owner, Himitsu vicky theodorou Founder, Heirloom Catering Shaunna Thomas Co-Founder, WeAreUltraViolet.org
“Work on finding problems, not solutions. It can be easy to come up with some ideal product, but it is easier to work on a big, painful problem and build a solution from there.”
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Shawna thomas Washington Bureau Chief,Vice News arienne thompson Director of Public Relations, MoKi Media chris thompson Running Back, Washington Redskins Elliot Totah President, Oxbridge Development kelly towles Artist Ivanka trump Assistant to the President, The White House tiffany trump Law Student, Georgetown University devin tucker Public Relations Manager, BrandLinkDC CLAUDIA UCEDA Reporter/Producer, Univision Jennifer vasquez Senior Producer, NBC jayne visser President, Montana State Society Jakub Vrana Forward, Washington Capitals reed walker Co-Founder, Cotton & Reed Distillery John Wall Point Guard, Washington Wizards read Wall President, Read Wall
trever faden Founder, Atlas Lane Faden’s online property management company helps remove landlord stressors by storing background and credit checks, scheduling maintenance and managing rent payments. The firm has grown since launching in 2016 and doubled its staff in the last year alone, says Faden, 26.
allen gannett CEO, TrackMaven Gannett’s first book, “The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time” hits bookstores this spring. “I wrote it because I work with big brands every day and I constantly hear how people do not think they have the “magical” power of creativity when in reality, creativity is a skill that anyone can master,” says the 26-year-old founder of TrackMaven, a marketing analytics software firm that helps big companies optimize their social media content.
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lindsay walters Deputy Press Secretary, The White House
Andra Johnson General Manager and Beverage Director, Macon Bistro & Larder and Magnolia Room The restaurant industry veteran, 30, climbed the ranks from bussing tables to managing several eateries around town. At Macon she informs her evolving cocktail and wine lists with in-depth knowledge about spirits and wine.
Jake Ward President and CEO, Application Developers Alliance kate warren Photographer, GoKateShoot jayson werth Outfielder, Washington Nationals morgan hungerford west Founder, A Creative DC; Creative/Culture Manager, the LINE DC alexis williams Vice President, Politico Live antonio Williams Senior Director of Government and External Affairs, Comcast
“I’m a huge history nerd and movie buff so most of my cocktail names are actually derived from the history of the base spirit or a playful pun on a classic movie. ” — Andra Johnson on how she innovates new cocktails. Raffi Williams Director of Communications, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Tom Wilson Right Wing, Washington Capitals erik bruner-yang Chef and Owner of Maketto and Brothers and Sisters Bruner-Yang’s Maketto, a communal marketplace that includes a restaurant, coffee bar and clothing shop is an H Street neighborhood favorite. His new eatery in the newly-opened LINE Hotel’s lobby has gotten so busy at times that guests have been turned away. His creative concept development group Foreign National “curates food, drink, retail, events and art to create unique experiences promoting a strong, healthy, and viable community.” Its vision “is to embrace cultural evolution and drive social change with a team of open-minded and creative individuals in hospitality.”
ben wikler Washington Director, MoveOn.org phil wong Co-Founder, Misfit Juicery ann yang Co-Founder, Misfit Juicery shireen zaman Security and Rights Collaborative Director, Proteus Fund jason zuccari Vice President, Hamilton Insurance Agency
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et’s face it, having success, brains and personality requires some good apps. When young people set out to change the world and leave a formidable mark in their field, they’ve got a trusted set of apps to help along the way. Communicating securely with the office team — check. Organizing contacts and staying on task — check. Even managing reflection or making time to meditate — check. We took a look at some of the essential apps utilized by a few of this year’s YGL honorees. Your next powerful tale of achievement might depend on a click to the app store. 22 Headspace, which provides guided medita-
All hail Google for its many apps that make chaotic work life more manageable, including Google Keep, for “jotting down notes on the fly,” Google Calendar and Google Docs. For real time internal messaging, food entrepreneurs Phil Wong and Ann Yang swear by Slack. It’s “an awesome communication tool for our team,” says Wong, who co-founded Misfit Juicery with Yang. Fellow start-up head and frequent business traveler Jen Mellon, CoFounder and President of Trustify, has added Service to her app stack. It scans your email inboxes for flights and files claims with airlines on your behalf for cancellations or delays. While Armor Text founder and CEO Navroop Mitter uses his own app for securely messaging his team and clients, he also counts on the “really clever” Evernote app to help organize his contacts. And when it comes to marketing, DJ Neekola, an international DJ and the mind behind entertainment planning company Pelonkey Inc., looks to Squarespace, Instagram and Snapchat. “It’s amazing how many people you can connect with …[and] get so much business,” Neekola says.
tion sessions and mindfulness training for a few minutes every day. For Mellon, whose day starts before dawn and ends often after midnight, Jesus Calling is a way to focus on her faith with a 365-day devotional that builds in time to reflect and pray. Whether you’re into Mozart or Moon Taxi between meetings, music is also a great escape. To find new tunes that’s aren’t necessarily on Spotify, Wong goes to SoundCloud. Quinn Bradlee, author, filmmaker and founder of a social network for young adults with learning differences, is a fan of Shazam which records and identifies music playing around you. If you want to brush up on Portuguese in your limited free time, there’s Duolingo, which Neekola says makes learning languages easy using a gaming system. For a different kind of brain game, Chess.com counts millions of players around the world, including Wong. How do these movers and shakers discover the latest and greatest apps? In Mitter’s case, “My days are spent conversing with some really curious and talented people. We share ideas, book recommendations, tech finds, etc. It’s just what we do.” Well, of course it is. You didn’t think they Googled it, did you?
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PICTURED (top to bottom): DJ Neekola connects with people via Instagram; Navroop Mitter uses his own app, Armor Text, to message clients; Phil Wong and Ann Yang swear by Slack for internal messaging; Quinn Bradlee relies on Shazam for song identification; Frequent traveler Jen Mellon uses Service to keep track of flights delays and cancellations.
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early 800 of the city’s 40-and-under movers and shakers (along with friends who may or may not have been in the same age group) descended upon the Presidential Suite and East Hall of Union Station on November 10 for a party that would last late into the night, leave some without a voice, others with legs sore from dancing, some with iPhones full of photos and a few of us with no photos at all, having had too much fun catching up with old friends. The Design Cuisine production featuring music by DJ Biks was one for the record books, if we do say so ourselves. Professional athletes mingled with lobbyists and Congressional 48
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staffers, award-winning journalists caught up with some of the city’s hottest chefs and authors, entrepreneurs mixed with reality show stars and models and photographers did their thing on the red carpet. Gathering Washington’s young and ambitious is certainly the main ingredient in the recipe for a successful party, but the vendors and planners who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it a reality deserve the ultimate credit.Their relentless dedication to the event is testament to the value of the YGL tradition and we couldn’t be more thankful to them for helping us keep it alive and thriving. >> WA S H I N G T O N L I F E
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ashington Life teamed up with one-stop-shop caterer Design Cuisine to create and execute a custom vision for the 2017 Young & the Guest List party. As the sole catering and design vendor for Union Station, the Design Cuisine team, led by Bill Homan and Kathy Valentine, capitalized on their opportunity to showcase the space in a way that had never been previously experienced. The century-old structure, known to most as a transportation hub, served as a stunning backdrop for the event. With its traditional finishes, both the Presidential Suite and East Room spaces exuded classic glamour when juxtaposed against the sleek and modern design details implemented by Design Cuisine. After checking in with lovely interns on loan from BrandLink Communications, guests were soon ushered out of the cold and made official with red wristbands courtesy of Dynamic Advertising. Once past gatekeepers provided by John Thiero Security, guests had the option to choose their own pathway to adventure. Most chose to be photographed on the step and repeat before heading to the trapezoidal bar anchored in the middle of the elegant Presidential Suite where bartenders poured welcome champagne amid a medley of hanging herbs available to punch up the bubbles (think basil, mint, thyme, rosemary and lavender). Off to the side, a large hallway outfitted with plush velvet lounge furniture beckoned partygoers to settle in and stay awhile. GLAMSQUAD, the on-demand beauty service that made its Washington debut last year, had a small army of beauty professionals at the ready to spruce up hair and makeup. Several ladies who entered with straight hair walked out with voluminous bouncy curls, while others simply upgraded their looks with bolder lip colors and smokey eyes. With glammed out looks intact, the next step and natural progression of any good bash is to follow the music. Walking into the grand East Room, guests experienced sensory overload. Design Cuisine’s massive 24-by-24-foot lighted dome was the highlight of the vast space, which served as the official headquarters of Dupont Circle nightclub Heist. Inside, guests lounged on settees while sipping specialty cocktails laced with tequila and cider. For the tequila wary, sponsors NBWA Beer Distributors, Peroni, Modelo and Axios and Truth Wines provided sustenance on the beer and wine front. Before hitting the dance floor, guests selected from an impressive array of creative snacks from Design Cuisine. In addition to the “frywheel,� aka a conveyor belt pumping out French fries five ways, there was a plethora of beautiful bites including a tuna and salmon poke bar, a chicken and waffles station and a table adorned with adult grilled cheese sandwiches and pails of tater tots. The dessert bar created a stir on social media with its irresistible hanging donuts, candied bacon and cordial cup meltaways filled with Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Amaretto and Frangelico.
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WE’LL HAVE ONE OF EACH DESIGN CUISINE MENU HIGHLIGHTS TUNA AND SALMON POKÉ BAR ahi tuna pokÊ | tequila cured salmon chive pokÊ | tomato pokÊ | sticky rice | wonton crisps | tortilla crisps STUFFED HALF AVOCADOS lump crab salad | brussels sprouts and kale slaw | apple, walnut and arugula quinoa salad | curry chicken salad CHICKEN AND WAFFLES Southern fried chicken | maple syrup FRY WHEEL hand cut fries | waffle fries | shoe string fries | sweet potato fries | fried cauliflower | plantain crisp | fried zucchini | freckles GRAVITY DESSERT BAR churro twists | sweet candied bacon donut varieties CORDIAL CUP MELT AWAYS individual chocolate cups filled with: Kahlua | Baileys | Amaretto | Frangelico
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SIGN OF A GREAT PARTY: From lifestyle blogger Meg Biram’s Instagram story: “Went to Washington Life party. Didn’t take one pic. Isn’t that sort of nice though, when you don’t have to. You just go to a party and enjoy it and talk to people in person like we all used to do before texting.”
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Suzanne Battista and Tim Wallace Sara Beckstead and Chelsea Heidenberger
WINE WORTHY OF THE WHITE HOUSE: Axios Wine served up their superpremium 2012 TRUTH Red Varietal and Cuvee de Fume at YGL 2017. The powerhouse vision of Washington native Gus Kalaris, Axios (meaning “worthy” in Greek) reflects the vintner’s vision to craft a wine of Bordeaux influence that reflects the richness of its Napa Valley origin, where it has achieved a cult status. Axios wines are often served at White House receptions.
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PHOTOS BY ALFREDO FLORES AND BEN DROZ Jill Papa and Rebecca Chin
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As the evening progressed, so did the tunes courtesy of DJ Biks, a resident Heist spinner who is no stranger to amping up a crowd. All the elements of his lively production were made possible by Exclusively Entertainment, a Maryland-based company offering entertainment and production services to clients throughout the DMV. By that point in the evening the only reasonable excuse to vacate the dance floor was to take a turn in front of Tickled Photo Booth’s camera. Guests were invited to post their photo strips on social
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channels using the #YGL2017 hashtag. All the hilarious photo strip poses made for a fun next day recap. At the end of the night, baggies of the famous Garrett Popcorn barely made it out of the door as guests multi tasked, snacking while saying farewell. While die-hard partygoers headed to the after party at Heist, the less ambitious kicked up their feet and dished about how a party that billed itself as epic lived up to the hype. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WASHINGTONLIFE SMUGMUG COM
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YGL ALL PRAISE YGL 2017 was made possible by the generous support from our Sponsors EVENT SPONSORS
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Grab a few pals and head to Tilt for “shareable cocktails” as well as refreshing and creative individual citrusfocused drinks in a colorful, retro-style environment. The bar is on the top floor of Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, through a swinging door that leads to a pinball-themed room styled by Molly Allen (highlight: bar countertops created from old pinball machines). Be bold and go for the “PNBL WZRD,” a take on peanut butter and jelly that combines peanut butter-washed vodka, red wine and lemon.“Our drinks are bright in appearance and bright on the palate,” beverage director George Sault says. “They confuse the palate in the best kind of way.” 1612 14th St. NW
Inside Gaslight Tavern (Photo Courtesy of Daniel Swartz) MORRIS AMERICAN BAR
Renowned bartender David Strauss (of The S h e p p a rd fame) opened his first bar in February, right by the Washington Convention Center. It’s a brightly lit, pastel-colored joint that’s markedly different from a speakeasy, designed with the help of SWATCHROOM’s THE ALEX CRAFT COCKTAIL CELLAR & Maggie O’Neil. The meticulous mixologist SPEAKEASY cuts all ice in-house and changes up the cockInstagram influencers tail menu monthly, offering plenty of smooth flock to the Alex for its drinks based on classics as well as unique cre“Bathtub Gin & Tonic” ations like Strauss’s gin and apple brandy-based —a house-made gin, “Forrest Hills” and his personal favorite, the tonic, flora and lime “Bartender’s Choice,” a custom drink that cocktail that’s literally depends on the guest’s preferences. “It’s an served in a miniature claw-foot porcelain bathtub opportunity to express what you like,” he and is as tasty as it is visually appealing. Mixolo- notes. 1020 7th St. NW gists make their own juices and syrups and the house-made gin is infused with refreshing botan- GASLIGHT TAVERN The Hilton Brothers’ icals. The speakeasy-style bar is an excellent date newest haunt is unlike night spot with moody steampunk decor and live anything in the U jazz on the weekends. And if you’re looking for a Street neighborhood. staycation, book a room at the Graham - the bar The 1920s- inspired is located on the hotel’s lower level. 1075 Thomas bar and eatery is Jefferson St. NW
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inside one of the brothers’ old row houses and feels simultaneously relaxed and elegant, a perfect spot for a post-work cocktail. Nibble on old-world inspired shared plates like house-made weisswurst sausage while sipping strong and smooth cocktails like the dangerously drinkable “Aztec Old Fashioned” and “Gunpowder Bees Knees.” 2012 9th St. NW DRINK COMPANY BARS
For folks in the know, Dr ink Company needs no introduction. Its James Beardnominated Columbia Room is consistently recognized for its creative cocktail program helmed by Derek Brown and is where Old Fashioned lovers will find five unique variations. And its quirky, pop-culture inspired alternating pop-up bar PUB (think Game of Thrones or Mario Brothers themed) has lines out the door (and no one complaining). Go for the Cherry Blossom themed pop-up now through April and try Japaneseinspired drinks including a traditional ChuHi garnished with a citrus Rice Krispies treat.
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On Desiree: FENDI Pop Prince of Wales coat with mink cuffs ($4,900) Hu’s Wear, 2906 M. St. NW, (202) 342-2020. Shoes (model’s own). On Andrea: STELLA MCCARTNEY Nicola Double-Breasted Blazer ($1,415); AKRIS PUNTO Straight leg Fabia pants ($395); CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate Patent Closed Toe Pumps ($750); Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (301) 657-9000. FENDI Kan I rainbow Zucca bag ($3,1000) Hu’s Shoes, 3005 M St. NW, (202) 342-0202. EMILIO PUCCI scarf (stylist’s own). 1988 LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH
VERSACE baroque print tee ($595); VERSACE scarf (stylist’s own); VERSACE baroque print skirt ($1,095); Hu’s Wear, 2906 M. St. NW, (202) 342-2020. FENDI pearl Kani bag ($3,550); SAINT LAURENT Niki mixed pins bootie noir ($1,395) Hu’s Shoes, 3005 M St. NW, (202) 342-0202. HERMES cuff (stylist’s own); TIFFANY & CO. T wire hoop earrings in 18k rose gold ($1,150) Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 657-8777. 1988 LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH
ROLAND MOURET Arlesey dress ($930) Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (301) 657-9000. TIFFANY& CO. HardWear graduated link necklace in 18k gold ($9,500); TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball ring in 18k gold with an amozanite ($500); TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball bypass bracelet in 18k rose gold with chrysoprase ($1,250); TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball ring in 18k gold ($1,150); TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball pendant in 18k gold ($1,350); TIFFANY& CO. Hardwear ball wire bracelet in 18k gold ($1,700); Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 657-8777.
On Desiree: AKRIS PUNTO checkered cardigan ($695); SAINT LAURENT white jeans ($695); Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (301) 657-9000. SAINT LAURENT Niki mixed pins bootie noir ($1,395) Hu’s Shoes, 3005 M St. NW, (202) 342-0202. TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany T Two narrow ring in 18k gold ($1,100); Tiffany T square wrap ring in 18k rose gold with diamonds ($2,300); Tiffany T square wrap bracelet in 18k rose gold with diamonds ($7,000); Tiffany T square ring in 18k gold ($1,300) Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 657-8777.
On Andrea: SAINT LAURENT Cruise bomber jacket ($3,870); MIU MIU Cap Toe Leather Platform Skate Sneakers ($550) Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (301) 657-9000. SAINT LAURENT Betty Boop tshirt ($790); MOTHER denim ($228) Hu’s Wear, 2906 M. St. NW, (202) 342-2020. TIFFANY & CO. T cutout hinged cuff in 18k gold with white ceramic ($8,500); TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball hook earrings in 18k gold ($1,250); Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 657-8777. 1988 PORSCHE 930 SLANTNOSE
On Desiree: ALEXIS Danika romper ($517); Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (301) 657-9000. SAINT LAURENT Niki mixed pins bootie noir ($1,395) Hu’s Shoes, 3005 M St. NW, (202) 342-0202. TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball pendant in 18k gold ($1,350); TIFFANY & CO. HardWear wrap bracelet in 18k gold ($6,500); Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 657-8777. On Andrea: ALEXIS Laina tassel shift dress ($561); GUCCI Embellished plateau glitter pumps ($980); Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (301) 657-9000. TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball hook earrings in 18k gold ($1,250); Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 657-8777. 1971 FIAT 500
LEVIS REDONE denim jumpsuit ($950); Hu’s Wear, 2906 M. St. NW, (202) 342-2020. VERSACE scarf (stylist’s own); GUCCI Embellished plateau glitter pumps ($980); Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (301) 657-9000. TIFFANY & CO. HardWear ball pendant in 18k gold ($1,350); TIFFANY HardWear wrap bracelet in 18k gold ($6,500); Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md. 20815, (301) 657-8777. 1971 FIAT 500
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ROCKING THE RED FOR GREEN Washington Capitals’ fans were in hockey heaven at the team’s annual casino night as players, supporters and friends played a range of table games to benefit the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, the team’s nonprofit arm that offers resources and programs to various local charities. Players, including Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby and Evgeny Kuznetsov, rocked red ties for the occasion while graciously signing autographs and snapping selfies with loyal fans. Some tables games, including blackjack, Texas Hold’em, roulette, craps and slots, got more action than others, depending on which players gathered where. Tom Wilson was spotted showing off his toothy grin at the craps table while Nicklas Backstrom held court at a Texas Hold’em booth.
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Hay-Adams Hotel | PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL FLYING HIM TO THE MOON Tony Benne has sung for 11 presidents over a career spanning seven decades. He’s sold 10 million records and garnered 19 Grammy awards. Still, the “best is yet to come,” as guest performer Michael Feinstein teased during a VIP dinner salute the night before Bennett, 91, received the Library of Congress’s prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. “His extraordinary artistic achievements are a testament to his universal appeal and the creativity of his musical vision,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden told the crowd at the all-star (Gloria Estefan, Josh Groban, Stevie Wonder, et al.) performance the following night, noting that his continuing “collaboration with a variety of artists, from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, has further cemented his name in music history.”
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CIVIC SUCCESS The D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards event recognizes a range of individuals whose businesses have made significant social and economic impacts on the District. This year’s roster of winners highlighted the growth and prosperity of Washington’s civic community, including its booming real estate sector. Monty Hoffman of P.N. Hoffman received the Economic Impact Award for his groundbreaking development of the Wharf, which has revitalized the Southwest waterfront. Others recognized included Community Impact Award recipients Michael Ha and Harrison Suarez of Compass Coffee, Deryl McKissack of McKissack & McKissack (Business of the Year), Ted Leonsis (Business Leader of the Year) and Sheila Johnson, who couldn’t be there to accept the Lifetime Legacy Award but was represented by Mayor Muriel Bowser. More than 1,200 guests attended the event, which included a silent auction offering Washington sports memorabilia and lively entertainment by DJ Blackhouse, Black Alley, DJ Kool and Doug E. Fresh. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM
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Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner | PHOTOS BY RALPH MILLER WOMEN GIVING BACK The Women’s Leadership Group of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) honored Barbara Brown Hawthorn, President and CEO of Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, with the Fearless Woman Award at its annual benefit dinner. Hawthorn, who serves on the group’s executive committee, was acknowledged for her dedication toward advancing educational opportunities for children. “For me, being a ‘fearless woman’ is really about asking oneself: ‘What can I do to make a better life for others?’” said Hawthorn. “Children learn from us. Let’s be fearless role models.”
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of a multidisciplinary arts and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) program. The power of STEAM uses the arts to demystify STEM education and make it fulfilling and tangible for all of our members. In 2017, the WLG expanded its focus to include “Fearless Girls” (FG), an initiative based on Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s SMART Moves (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training). This evidencebased curriculum focuses on health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement for girls ages 8 to 17. FG provides girls with opportunities to explore potential career options, interact with successful women and participate in confidence building activities.
The annual benefit honors incredible women who exemplify all the FG program represents. Award recipients are passionate leaders with a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of young people. Past recipients include Patty Perkins Andringa,WLG founder and chairman and BGCGW board member, and Manuela Testolini, founder and president of In a Perfect World. This year’s honoree was Barbara Brown Hawthorn, president and CEO of Barbara Hawthorn Interiors Ltd. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults. With the assistance of dedicated supporters like the WLG, BGCGW continues to fill the gap between school and home providing welcoming environments, life-changing programs and supportive relationships with peers and caring adults. At BGCGW, the sky’s the limit as members embark upon a future that, in many ways, is beyond their imagination.
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A TEACHABLE MOMENT The District’s best educators were recognized at a star-studded awards ceremony hosted by D.C. Ed Fund. The eighth annual awards gala honored the achievements of school communities and leaders with cash prizes totaling $230,000. Musician Wyclef Jean entertained more than 3,000 guests and said he was there because “a teacher saved my life.” District native and “Project Runway” host Tim Gunn was the emcee. Among those honored were Whittier Education Campus principal Tenia Pritchard and WalkerJones Education Campus third grade teacher Tumeka Coleman. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM
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Members of Congress, foreign dignitaries and philanthropists attended the event to honor and recognize advancements made toward education for girls in Afghanistan. CARE president Michelle Nunn calls it “the cornerstone of our development progress.”
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More than 150 guests gathered in support of American Humane’s “Shelter to Service” program, which matches rescue service dogs with military veterans. The event was emceed by Debra Alfarone of WUSA9 DC news, and featured remarks by Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall and former Congressman and former House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bob Livingston. Retired U.S. Marine John Gerula spoke highly of Oliver - the dog with whome he was matched for the program.
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The 9th annual benefit fashion show featured models and athletes strutting the catwalk to raise domestic violence awareness. Proceeds from the event, which topped $200,000, supported Becky’s Fund “Men of Code” program, an initiative that educates young male athletes about domestic violence and encourages them to become leaders in the fight against it. Tamron Hall emceed the evening where Redskins Vernon Davis and Chris Carter were spotted wearing Brimble & Clark bespoke suits.
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Members and friends of the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy non-profit gathered for celebration and networking at the group’s 10th annual gala. The global organization is “dedicated to informing, building, and amplifying NextGen voices to advance innovative solutions to global challenges.”
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Alexandria’s Campagna Center kicked off its annual Scottish Christmas Walk weekend with a VIP tasting reception featuring rare, top-shelf Scotch direct from Scottish distilleries as well as a sampling of Scottish ales. Guests, clad in plaid or sporting tartan accessories, helped raise funds for the center, which offers early childhood education, health and nutrition awareness, tutoring, after-school programs and English language classes to members of the community.
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Guests sipped “Cool Mom” cocktails and nibbled pink-frosted brownies at the National Theatre’s Young Patrons fundraiser coinciding with the run of Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls: The Musical.” CityCenterDC sponsored the evening, which featured tasty pink goodies from local vendors like Baked & Wired as well as a customized Snapchat filter, all to get Millennials more involved in the arts.
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Mary’s Center’s annual “Noche Tropical” gala raised nearly $500,000 to support the community center’s health care, education and social support programs. NBC’s Susan Hogan emceed and Ashley and Doug Kollme co-chaired the evening that recognized organizations in the community making a difference: The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation received the Building Stronger Communities Award (with the award accepted by CEO Calvin Cafritz), and Clark Construction accepted the Community Service Award (represented by its vice president, Mark Padien).
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othing tests one’s resolve quite like a home renovation, but for recently married couple Sarah Potts, 31, and Nick Papadopoulos, 33, it turned out to be fun. Four years ago when Papadopoulos’ father came across the four-floor, 1,700-square-foot property through his real estate connections, the former George Washington University fraternity house needed major attention. “The floors were warped,” Potts explains. “It was just a nightmare.” Despite its dire state, the imaginative duo saw potential where other bbuyers may not have and were excited about the possibility of creating a home completely customized to their taste. Having met as undergraduates at GW they felt right at home in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, just southwest of Washington Circle. Potts, a Miami Beach native, is in the process of transitioning from advertising sales to commercial real estate, while her Maryland-raised husband works for his family business, Papadopoulos Properties, a full service brokerage firm specializing in restaurants. When it came time to tackle the massive project, “Nick came in with a rubber hammer and literally did part of the demo himself,” Potts says. That proactive approach carried them through a vigorous three month renovation they spearheaded themselves to save time and money. Only the labor was contracted out. For inspiration, Potts scoured the internet and printed out ideas for layouts and materials. They spent countless hours at Home Depot, shuttling samples back and forth and worked closely with contractors, often communicating their precise vision through drawings. From the experience, the two were pleased to learn how well they worked together, agreeing on almost every design decision. “Everything in here was a full conversation between us,” she notes. After being gutted top to bottom, the once-dilapidated space took on new life. The couple opened up the kitchen
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PREVIOUS PAGE: (clockwise from left) A self portrait by District artist Steven M. Cummings that Papadopoulos found in a trash bin on H Street NE hangs in the top floor of their home. The print was a part of his exhibit “Artuaré.” The house is outfitted with a custom speaker system by Bowers & Wilkins; the kitchen, accented with violet uplighting, sits under a large metal beam that contractors found in a junkyard; after meeting D.C. based artist Kelly Towles at a party, the couple commissioned him to do a graffiti mural on their deck’s exposed brick wall; a bedroom in the original space was converted into a walk in closet to house Papadopoulos’ extensive sneaker collection. Potts sourced shelving materials from IKEA; metallic wallpaper from Flavor Paper lines one of the bathroom’s walls. THIS PAGE: (clockwise from top left) “Lipsex” by New York based artist Colin Christian has more than quadrupled in value since they purchased it; hot pink “Where’s Warhol?” wallpaper from Flavor Paper lines a bedroom wall. The Jimi Hendrix painting was acquired from a street artist in Venice Beach, Calif. Glass panels were installed in the bedroom to let light into the staircase; “Panty Dropper” a piece that Papadopoulos envisioned and had commissioned by Brooklynbased artist Whitney Harris. During the renovation they exposed the ceiling’s wooden beams, painted them white and ran track lighting throughout.
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and added a bathroom to the living space, combined two upstairs bedrooms into a master suite with a dual-entrance walk in closet (to accommodate Papadopoulos’ impressive sneaker collection) and exposed ceiling beams to add vertical depth. The house is full of creative design touches, including track lighting that runs through the exposed beams and multi-colored LED up-lighting reflecting the couple’s modern taste. For the floor, they chose tile mimicking wood to avoid damage from their 10 year-old bulldog Ghostface Killah. Potts’ favorite part of the house is the metal beam their contractors found at a junkyard, which to their pleasant surprise cost only a couple hundred dollars. What it lacked in cost it made up in labor, taking 10 workers to transport and install it between the kitchen and living area. Once the renovation was complete, the couple began to put up eye-catching art sourced from their globe-trotting adventures. They love seeking out edgy street pieces from hip neighborhoods and have a storage room to attest to that. However, art snobbery doesn’t play a part in their buying process. “We just like what we like,” Papadopoulos says simply. Over the years his keen eye has paid off and several of their pieces have sky-rocketed in value. “I don’t give him a hard time for buying art now,” Potts adds with a laugh. Their avant-garde aesthetic teeters between dangerous and cynical – Potts describes their baseline style as “minimalist contemporary” and their art collection as “edgy, questionable and irreverent.” Everything on display has a story, down to the metallic Flavor Paper bathroom wallpaper, but it’s the custom neon sign hanging in the living room that’s most significant. It depicts lyrics from rapper Nas’ “The Message.” Though “Felt my leg burn, then it got numb,” is not the most romantic line (it references getting shot), it’s the song Potts played at a party the night she and Papadopoulos first met. Like the unique art, the space is a reflection of the couple. “It feels like us, it feels like home.” Potts says. “After we go on vacation, we’re always happy to be back here.”
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iddleburg-based writer Former Middleburg resident and equestrian Jan John D. Evans, co-founder Neuharth has put her hunt and past chairman of C-SPAN, country inspired mystery was at the South Florida novels on the back burner Symphony’s 20th anniversary while she takes the reins as gala with his partner Steven the chairman and CEO of Wozencraft. Evans is a major the Freedom Forum and supporter through the John D. trustee of the Newseum Evans Foundation. Who else and Newseum Institute in was at the Fort Lauderdale Washington. gala? Former WUSA Channel The daughter of late USA 9 television personality J.C. Today founder Al Neuharth, Hayward now retired after who established the Freedom 40 years. Listed on the host Forum, the primary funder of committee as Dr. Jacqueline the Newseum, is commuting Hayward, she’s looking quite to Washington from the fabulous, thank you. Minutes from Middleburg, highly protected 37.65 acre Mayapple Farm country house she shares For real estate, Paul includes frontage on Goose Creek with husband and horseman MacMahon at Sheridanand consultant Joseph Keusch. scenes filled with journalist types. MacMahon offers up “Mayapple,” She’s overseeing the transition of the financiallyIt’s often been said that when spring is in a meticulously reassembled circa 1790 fourchallenged Pennsylvania Avenue real estate, the air, city folks start thinking about what to bedroom main house with nine fireplaces along which includes condominiums,Wolfgang Puck’s wear to the Middleburg Spring Races. The with an adjacent 1830 cabin and late 19th The Source restaurant and the museum venue. 98th edition of this splendid lawn and tailgate century stone bank barn (now used for parties). “I’m leading the Freedom Forum in a party at Glenwood Park is set for Saturday, Just over 37 acres tucked in breathtaking strategic review of the priorities it funds to fulfill April 21. expanse, listed at $3.4 million. its mission to champion the First Amendment,” This year, the organizing group has a number says Neuharth, who earned her law degree at of fresh young names and faces. They include Vanderbilt University. Bridge Littleton (who’s running for mayor Beyond business decisions, Neuharth of Middleburg this May); Patsy Richards, recently hosted the Power Shift Summit, an recently retired executive with Marathon Oil’s impressive gathering of invited leaders across Washington office; entrepreneur Erica Wiley; journalism and the media industry that focused and Annie Bishop, an Upperville resident and on sexual misconduct in newsrooms and how a highly-regarded creative branding specialist to create meaningful and sustainable change. based in New York. This year’s exhibits include: “The Marines and The $50,000 Temple Gwathmey Hurdle Tet: The Battle That Changed the Vietnam Stakes will offer keen competition. Between War” featuring Stars and Stripes photographer Bloody Marys and fried chicken, spectators can John Olson’s work. place a bet on site. Hot hint: look for Mr. Hot Neuharth’s previous novels have won multiple Stuff and All the Way José. And don’t forget awards. Her next will be number four in her those fancy hats. suspense series. “I don’t have a publication date Before winter was over, we ran into several Jan Neuharth yet,” she says. But, she’ll certainly have plenty of familiar friends. Herbert Phipps headed south and Joseph Keusch material; perhaps with a few Washington-based for a showing of his contemporary artwork.
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Grande Dame of the East Village A cheery yellow mansion on the corner of 31st and P streets NW changes hands for just over $7 million. BY STAC E Y G R A Z I E R P FA R R
The former home of Biotech millionaire Bill Haseltine, P STREET NW, in Georgetown sold for $7.365 million when the U.S. Grant Trust purchased the 145-year-old mansion from a private LLC. The lavish 10,000-square-foot Victorian, which dates to 1875 and ranked for quite a while in the top ten most expensive houses in the District, sits on a private corner lot. Its features include nine bedrooms, a staff apartment, soaring ceilings, grand public rooms, a 40-foot lap pool, private terraced gardens and on site parking for six cars. Washington Fine Properties’ Ellen Morrell listed the property. Anne Weir, also of Washington Fine Properties, was the buyer’s agent.
THE DISTRICT TH STREET NW in Foxhall sold for $3.55 million when Matthew Herrington and Shannon Hawkins bought the 1923-built house from George and Nora Stavropoulos.
Jessica and Jonathan Baillie bought the former Georgetown home of the late Polly Kraft for $3.45 million Mrs. Kraft, a noted hostess and still life painter, purchased the four bedroom Federal at O STREET NW with her second husband, Joseph Kraft, a syndicated political columnist and friend of President John F. Kennedy, in the 1960s. She later married Washington superlawyer Lloyd Cutler, who also predeceased her. The charming residence includes a gourmet kitchen, posh paneled library and private patio overlooking a well manicured garden. Washington Fine Properties’ Virginia Chew was the listing agent. Lauren Davis of Washington Fine Properties represented the buyer.
A seven-bedroom Cleveland Park Colonial stunner built in 1912 fetched $5.3 million. 2942 Ordway Street LLC sold ORDWAY STREET NW to The Ordway Properties Trust with the help of Nancy Taylor Bubes of Washington Fine Properties, who represented both very private parties in the transaction. The residence was renovated to feature an open floor plan, lower level studio apartment and master suite complete with a generously proportioned dressing room.
two terraces and a direct access elevator.
VIRGINIA Shalu and Ajaipal Virdy bought ALVERMAR RIDGE DRIVE in McLean’s Reserve Mr. Stavropoulos is an architect well known neighborhood for $4.05 million from Jeff and for his historic preservation work. The Lisa Franzen.The 2001-built custom stone house 6,400-square-foot Federal was renovated and guest cottage occupies more than an acre of and restored to feature a sunlit gourmet well manicured landscaping. The outdoor living kitchen with a large island and an adjacent space designed by Fine Landscapes includes a family room, posh master suite with two pool, stone fireplace, outdoor kitchen and terrace. walk in closets, wine cellar and media room. The sophisticated interior features a renovated The house sits on a gorgeous lot with a Retired-dentist-turned-horse-enthusiast Herbert kitchen and breakfast room opening to a family swimming pool, covered patio and mature Kushner and his wife Arlene bought Unit room, a covered porch and a walk-out lower plantings. Jonathan Taylor of TTR Sotheby’s #503 in Bethesda’s posh new Lauren building level with an entertainment room and gym.TTR International Realty was the listing agent at HAMPDEN LANE for $3.85 million. Sotheby’s International Realty’s Piper Gioia was and Russell Firestone of Sotheby’s was the The expansive 3,500-square-foot condominium the listing agent; UpsideDoor’s Ahmed Nadim buyer’s agent. includes three large bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, was the buyer’s agent
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MARYLAND A classic 1939 Colonial in Kenwood sold for $3.325 million when Christopher and Jessica Harrison purchased SUNSET LANE in Chevy Chase from William and Virginia Becker. The brick beauty boasts a thoughtful master suite addition, a covered porch with a mahogany deck plus a steam shower and chef’s kitchen. Premier Properties’ Carl Becker was the listing agent. Susan Rosenblum Buyer’s Edge Co. Inc. was the buyer’s agent.
Dr. Rosalie and Simon Auster sold MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW to George Majewski and Timothy Koehler for $1.585 million on the first weekend it hit the market. The 1910-built classic Sheridan Circle townhouse was renovated in 2009 by Case Design to include large rooms with sunlight from new skylights and bay windows, gleaming hardwood floors, a lower level entertaining space and lush private garden. Bobbie Brewster of Washington Fine Properties represented the sellers; Shawn Breck of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyers
Washington Fine Properties all-star Realtor Heidi Hatfield sold her personal residence at UNIVERSITY TERRACE NW to buyers Rebecca Prime and David Bloch for $2.8 million. Anne Hatfield Weir of the Hatfield Weir team at Washington Fine properties represented both sides of the transaction. The four-bedroom Mid-Century modern abode was built in 1965 and recently renovated by Mark McInturff. The contemporary residence, nestled in woods in the heart of the city, features an open kitchen, large dramatic walls of glass and views to a lush garden and pool area behind a discreet facade.
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HIRSHHORN HOUSE: The former residence of Hirshhorn Museum founder Joe Hirshhorn and his wife Olga dropped to $5.3 million.
The eight-bedroom brick Kalorama mansion sits across the street from Mitchell Park at 2241 BANCROFT PLACE NW. The 8,000square- foot property once housed the couple’s massive collection of paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries that is now at the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden. Stephen and Alison Adkins last purchased the property but former owners of the 1924 Georgian also include former George Washington University President Stephen Trachtenberg and his wife, Francine. Stan Kelly of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty is the listing agent.
SERENE LIVING: 10017 BENTCROSS DRIVE a renovated contemporary home in Potomac’s Falconhurst neighborhood is selling for $4.4 million. It sits on a serene wooded lot and features six bedrooms and six full baths across 10,000-plus square feet of living space. There are soaring ceilings and endless walls of windows that perfectly frame a stunning hardscape backyard. Modern amenities include a first-class gym, infinity pool, tennis court and three-car garage. Maura Shannon of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty is the listing agent.
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SMARTY HOME: A private LLC is selling 3515 WOODLEY ROAD NW, a high tech house in Cleveland Park for $5.999 million. The smart home, built in 2017 by Cunningham Quill architects, is equipped with Control4 Smart Home Technology. Other amenities of the sixbedroom house include a chef’s kitchen, a 400-bottle wine cellar with custom birch panels and LED lighting, an elevator and wood paneled library along with National Cathedral views. Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s is the listing agent THE BEGINNING OF CAMELOT: The red brick Georgetown row house where a young John F. Kennedy and Jackie Bouvier met in the spring of 1951 is under contract. 3419 Q STREET NW, listed at $1.725 million, is the former residence of Charles and Martha Bartlett who reportedly threw the party for the specific purpose of setting up JFK with his future wife. The pedigreed property was built in 1895 and has three bedrooms and three baths and was recently expanded to include the property next door. TTR Sotheby’s International Realty’s Michael Brennan Jr. is the listing agent. ULTIMATE PARTY HOUSE HITS: Results Gym and Stroga yoga
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studio founder Doug Jefferies is selling 2220 Q STREET NW for $3.9 million. The unique five-bedroom Dupont Circle residence is formerly the #4 Airbnb destination in the world (the house once saw a party with Ja Rule spinning songs poolside) and boasts 20-foot ceilings, 18foot-tall entryway waterfall, a British phone booth style elevator, multiple koi ponds, a steam shower, chef’s kitchen, rooftop deck and heated saltwater pool. Keller Williams Christopher Craddock is the listing agent Send real estate news to Stacey Grazier Pfarr at editorial@ washingtonlife.com.
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OPEN HOUSE
On the Market These stunning properties are available now. GEORGETOWN
WISCONSIN AVE NW] UNIT E
ASKING PRICE: $6,475,000
This dramatic penthouse in a unique seven-unit building in the heart of Georgetown features an open floor plan; walls of windows with views of the Potomac River, the C&O Canal, and the Washington Monument; a gourmet kitchen with a large stone center island; an office with custom wood builtins; a large terrace; three private entrances; four bedroom suites; a front desk concierge and four-car reserved garage parking.
LISTING AGENT: Patrick Chauvin, 202256-9595, Compass
ANNAPOLIS
SHARPS POINT ROAD After a $1 million price reduction, this Annapolis home is up for immediate sale. The magnificent property sits on 8.8 acres with a gated entry, and includes four bedrooms, an eight-car garage with apartment, waterside pool and spa, barn and stable, a covered boat slip with deep water dock and stunning views.
ASKING PRICE: $4,995,000 LISTING AGENT: Charlie Buckley, 410-7033403, Long & Foster | Christie’s
KENT UNIVERSITY TERRACE] NW
ASKING PRICE: $2,750,000
Set among the tree-lined streets of Kent and within walking distance to great restaurants, shops and mass transit, this six-bedroom, seven-bath LISTING AGENTS: Cynthia Howar, 202-297-6000 residence has a gracious flow, with formal rooms around a circular entry and Connie Carter, 202-491-6171, hall leading to a gourmet kitchen and large family rooms. It features Washington Fine Properties four fireplaces, a full home stereo/security system, a home theater, hardwood floors, high ceilings, great light, an elevator to all floors and a two-car garage.
GEORGETOWN WATER ST NW] UNIT J This large duplex includes a separate den/office and spacious 466 square foot terrace with a direct gas-line outdoor grill. It also offers two-car tandem parking, plenty of storage space, two balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and wood floors throughout, concierge service, a rooftop pool, fitness center and Potomac River and Waterfront Park views. The monthly fee includes all utilities. Pets are welcome.
ASKING PRICE: $2,200,000 LISTING AGENT: Monica Boyd, 202-321-5055 (mobile), 202-471-5295 (direct), Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
MCLEAN OLD DOMINION DRIVE Set on two acres off of scenic Old Dominion Drive, this stunning new property includes nearly 9,000 square feet of interior living space, six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Along with views of Great Falls National Park, this home also features a spacious gourmet kitchen, an elevator and top-of-the-line appliances.
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ASKING PRICE: $2,995,000 LISTING AGENTS: Sandra Leiva, 703-338-5098, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
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MY WASHINGTON PAMELA BROWN Senior White House Correspondent, CNN BY KEVIN CHAFFEE
MY TOP SPOTS
I love getting my sweet tooth fix at Mr. Yogato (1515 17th St. NW), a quirky little yogurt shop in Dupont Circle with an old school Nintendo and trivia on the white board.
Duke’s Grocery (1513 17th St. NW) Whenever I’m craving a really good burger I come here for the relaxed atmosphere, good hearty food and a glass of cider.
There is no better place than Quill at the Jefferson Hotel for a nightcap. The atmosphere is cozy and the live piano music in the evening is a big plus!
The beautiful World War II Memorial serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made in our country’s history. A Veteran’s Day event here years ago with WWII veterans that I emceed left an indelible mark on me.
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AFTER GETTING A JOURNALISM DEGREE FROM U.N.C.-CHAPEL HILL YOU STARTED OUT AT WJLAABC7 IN WASHINGTON. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CUB REPORTER TALE FROM THOSE DAYS? I’ll never forget when I went to Haiti shortly after the devastating earthquake. I was the only reporter at the U.S. Embassy at the time and I would go out with the team every day to cover their rescue efforts. It was an incredibly eye-opening experience that cemented my love for journalism. HOW DO YOU STEEL YOURSELF WHEN DEALING WITH THE NITTY GRITTY OF COVERING EARTHQUAKES, TERRORIST ATTACKS, GRUESOME MURDERS, ETC.? As a journalist, my job is to be the eyes and ears for those who cannot be there. I try to remember the bigger purpose of why I’m covering the story and not let my emotions get in the way while also never losing my sense of humanity. Still, there have been times after covering some stories that I’ve needed to take time to fully process what I just experienced. HOW HAS THIS MADE YOU A DIFFERENT PERSON? This job has exposed me to people of
all different walks of life and backgrounds and the plight they may be going through. It has made me more compassionate and open-minded about others. Additionally, being a journalist has given me thicker skin. In the beginning of my career, I cared too much about what people thought of me and my work. Now, I can appreciate constructive criticism but have learned to tune out negative comments – especially on social media. YOU JUST SWITCHED FROM THE JUSTICE BEAT TO COVERING THE WHITE HOUSE AT CNN. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO APPROACH YOUR WORK IN LIGHT OF “FAKE NEWS” CHARGES BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION? Our job remains the same regardless of who is in office. We ask tough questions and hold those in power accountable. I ignore ‘fake news’ charges because it’s simply not true and has no bearing on the work we do. In fact, the attacks on the media from the current administration have made many people more appreciative of the work we do as journalists. I now have people stop me on the street to thank me for my work, which is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. YOU HAVE REPORTED EXTENSIVELY ON THE SUBJECT OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WERE YOU SURPRISED WHEN LOCAL OFFICIALS STARTED USING YOUR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS AT HUMAN TRAFFICKING CONFERENCES AND IN SCHOOLS TO HELP EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY? I am proud of the work I did covering human sex trafficking particularly when I was a reporter for WJLA-TV. I did a series on gang members recruiting teenage girls from the Virginia suburbs that they would then sell for sex. At the time I did the story, there wasn’t a lot of awareness about the issue and I hope my series helped with that, though gang sex trafficking sadly remains a big problem to this day.
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P H OTO CO U RT E SY O F C N N ; P H OTO C R E D I T D U K E ’S G R O C E RY I N STAG RA M ; P H OTO C R E D I T M R . YO GATO FLICKR; PHOTO CREDIT JEFFERSON INSTAGRAM; WWII VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
DID YOU ALWAYS WANT TO BE IN THE NEWS BUSINESS AND DID THE FACT THAT YOUR MOTHER, FORMER MISS AMERICA PHYLLIS GEORGE, WAS A SPORTSCASTER AND BROADCAST JOURNALIST HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THAT? My first on-camera experience was shortly after I was born when my mom brought me on to “The NFL Today Show” with her. Growing up, I remember having cameras in our house for specials she would be shooting and thinking to myself I wanted to do that one day. My mother has served as an inspiration to me for my entire life and she has continued to set an example for me of what you can accomplish through hard work and sacrifice.