newly appointed ambassadors, and honors the diplomatic corps for lending their support to the capital’s many charitable causes. This year’s ball’s cochairs were Doris Matsui, wife of California Rep.

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They are known to the world on a double first name basis: Ben and Sally. Before Bennifer, before Brangelina, they took one look at each other and it was Kismet. He was barrel-chested and gravelyvoiced ...

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THE EVENT: Debbie Dingell and Marlene Malek hosted a luncheon that toasted bipartisan friendships. THE SCENE: Guests dropped their names into a fi shbowl for seating arrangements, giving everyone the ...

Twelve gracious hostesses donated their time at Anzu in Adams Morgan on December 11 to collect gifts, toiletries, children’s clothing, shoes and toys for three needy families recommended by D.C. Child ...

THE EVENT: It was quite a send off for two of Washington's most beloved diplomats, Jordanian Ambassador Karim Kawar and his wife Luma. From an extravagant black-tie dinner designed by David Tuttera at ...

Patricia Bauman hosted two receptions at her homes honoring Donna Edwards, who is running for Congress in Maryland's 4th district (Prince George and Mongomery counties). After light hors d'oeuvres, ...

Over 350 guests attended the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation’s annual “Taste of the Stars” benefit at the Four Seasons Hotel on November 19. Masters of ceremonies were Brett Haber of WUSA ...

Trotting horses, cracking whips and trumpeters' calls from antique carriage tops brought the Gilded Age back to Newport for a few memorable days in August during the Newport Preservation Society's ...

THE EVENT: A cocktail reception to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hosted by one of the organization's "Man of the Year" runner-ups, Josh Thomas. THE SCENE: An ideal evening for the ...