R ON SCENE...C arr ! Jessica Cebra ! Richard Chartier ! Natalie W. Cheung ! Bradley Chriss ! David...

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THE RADAR | NOW! ON THE SCENE 28 | | November 2010 DC Magazine’s Birthday Bash October 7 | PNC Place THE PARTY: DC Magazine celebrated ve years of covering the city’s hottest happenings, coolest players, brightest venues, boldest moments, chicest looks and most innovative ideas—from all things under-the-radar to over-the-top. Party-goers turned out to the new PNC Place downtown for a double-decker soirée with sunset views of the National Mall. THE PLAYERS: White House VIPs, art stars, super chefs, business moguls and local heroes from past and present issues came to toast the mag’s future. BEST IN SHOW: Ridgewells’ dessert bars chock-a-block with chocolate-covered creations reigned while cocktail coves, supplied by Kababji, Kettle One, Ambhar Tequila and Johnnie Walker, ourished throughout the two-story venue 650 Beltway bigwigs strong. –Jessica Stringer Nichole Devolites, Michael Woesteloff Lisa Gold, Craig Kraft, Gloria Nauden Moshe Zusman, Ashley Zusman Heather Shaw-Menis, Sandy Heilner Mehru Master Sonde, Javid Sonde Lisa Scroggins, Scott Jussila, Jennifer Flagg Lauren Hope Vicary, Christina Sevilla, Phillipa Hughes Susan Lacz, Travis Price TURN TO PAGE 100 FOR MORE SCENE

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    28 | | November 2010

    DC Magazine’s Birthday BashOctober 7 | PNC Place

    THE PARTY: DC Magazine

    celebrated � ve years

    of covering the city’s

    hottest happenings,

    coolest players, brightest

    venues, boldest moments,

    chicest looks and most

    innovative ideas—from all

    things under-the-radar to

    over-the-top. Party-goers

    turned out to the new

    PNC Place downtown

    for a double-decker soirée

    with sunset views of the

    National Mall.

    THE PLAYERS: White House

    VIPs, art stars, super

    chefs, business moguls

    and local heroes from past

    and present issues came to

    toast the mag’s future.

    BEST IN SHOW: Ridgewells’

    dessert bars chock-a-block

    with chocolate-covered

    creations reigned while

    cocktail coves, supplied

    by Kababji, Kettle

    One, Ambhar Tequila

    and Johnnie Walker,

    � ourished throughout

    the two-story venue 650

    Beltway bigwigs strong.

    –Jessica Stringer

    Nichole Devolites, Michael Woesteloff

    Lisa Gold, Craig Kraft, Gloria Nauden

    Moshe Zusman, Ashley Zusman

    Heather Shaw-Menis, Sandy HeilnerMehru Master Sonde, Javid Sonde

    Lisa Scroggins, Scott Jussila, Jennifer Flagg

    Lauren Hope Vicary, Christina Sevilla, Phillipa Hughes

    Susan Lacz, Travis Price

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  • AN UPLIFTING AFFAIR

    THE PARTY: Washington women used glue guns, glitter and

    sequins to bedazzle bras for the �rst-ever Cups Full of Hope

    bene�tting breast cancer survivors, hosted by Success in the

    City. �e result was a thought-provoking art exhibit and

    auction with wearable works of art that brought together

    survivors, supporters and local celebrities.

    THE PEOPLE: Sharon Ritchey, Lizette Andreyko and Judith

    HeartSong all designed bodacious prize-winning bras.

    BEST IN SHOW: �e soiree raised much-needed funds for

    the Tigerlily Foundation, an organization that supports

    young women confronting breast cancer. –J.S.

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    THE PARTY: Architecture Week came to a close in swinging

    style after three successful weeks of events showcasing

    design in the District. A chic cocktail reception honored

    the winners of the AIA DC Chapter’s annual awards.

    THE PLAYERS: �e guest list, including Stephen Penhoet,

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    THE PARTY: Roche Bobois, known for its cutting-edge home

    furnishings, may have just turned 50, but it can still throw

    a party like a rock star. Friends and fans assembled at the

    Friendship Heights store to toast to 50 more years, with

    part of the proceeds going to Imagination Stage.

    THE PEOPLE: Roche Bobois’ David Zein welcomed local

    socials into the newly mod showroom, while DJ Heather

    Femia rocked downstairs and a jazz trio crooned upstairs.

    BEST IN SHOW: DC pals weren’t the only ones observing the

    occasion: Jean Paul Gaultier designed a collection—think

    sofas with sex appeal—just for the celebration. –J.S.

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    SCENE IN DC | Wolf Trap’s Annual Ball

    OH CANADA!

    THE PARTY: Our neighbor to the north was the toast of the

    town at Wolf Trap’s Annual Ball. �e Filene Center stage

    was transformed to capture Canadian culture and guests

    were served classic cuisine including oysters, elk and

    Quebec’s famous ‘sugar pie,’ among other festive foods.

    THE PEOPLE: Gary Doer, Canadian ambassador to the U.S.,

    served as the honorary host and welcomed guests such as

    Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Senator Pat Roberts.

    BEST IN SHOW: Hundreds of attendees helped raise

    funds that will bene�t Wolf Trap Foundation’s

    renowned arts and education program. –J.S.

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  • SCENE IN DC | Ralph Rucci Trunk Show

    FASHION FORWARD

    THE PARTY: Ralph Rucci nixed a spring 2011 runway show,

    but New York’s Fashion Week’s loss was DC’s gain.

    Instead the designer made a house call to Neiman Marcus

    at Mazza Gallerie, giving longtime fans an up-close-and-

    personal look at his latest line for Chado Ralph Rucci.

    THE PEOPLE: Devoted clients such as Arlene Kogod, Evelyn

    Brandt and Wanda Pedas admired the attention to detail

    of Rucci’s silk dresses and sleeveless shifts.

    BEST IN SHOW: After lunch from Design Cuisine, Rucci spoke

    about his evolution as a designer during a Q&A with DC

    Magazine’s Karen Sommer Shalett. –J.S.

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  • SCENE IN DC | Arlington Arts Center Gallery Opening

    Liberty Jones, Mariam Karim

    Claire Huschle, Elizabeth Walker Caitlin Murphy, Shawn Brackat

    Natasha Barrett, Sonya Gavankar

    Tanya and J. Michael Smith

    Anastasia Khoo, Laith Alnouri, Mark Shields, Philippa Hughes

    Nick Pavliga,

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    GALLERY-VANTING!

    THE PARTY: Arlington Arts Center and DC Magazine paired up for an

    art-smart party celebrating the grand unveiling of AAC’s new galleries.

    Sparkling wine and speeches were in order for the innovative occasion.

    THE PLAYERS: Claire Huschle, AAC’s executive director welcomed the chic

    crowd, a complete collection of artists and patrons of the arts including

    Philippa P.B. Hughes, Anastasia Khoo and Sonya Gavankar.

    BEST IN SHOW: �e sparkling �oors and pristine walls weren’t the only

    new things at the AAC—the space also showcased work from artists

    Matt King and Tim Portlock. –J.S.

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    THE PEOPLE: General Director of the

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    BEST IN SHOW: Guests enjoyed a meal

    nothing short of classic Italian fare

    including imported mozzarella

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    SCENE IN DC | WNO Masquerade Ball

    Jonathan Weinberger,

    Melanie Strudler and Erica Strudler

    Jane Bradley, Placido Domingo

    Stephanie Green

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    Ambassador Chan Heng Chee,

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    ART AFTER DARK

    THE PARTY: Contemporary art lovers and

    philanthropists alike turned out for the

    much-anticipated launch of NOW at the

    Corcoran, a new series that will feature

    work from emerging artists. Creative

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    THE PEOPLE: Guests such as Svetlana Legetic,

    Karen Tanabe and Ben Droz rocked out to

    sounds from DC-based band, �underball.

    BEST IN SHOW: �e soirée didn’t stop when

    the clock struck 12—attendees enjoyed a

    stylish afterparty at the W Hotel’s swank

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    THE PEOPLE: Local starlets such as Katherine

    Kennedy, Natasha Barrett and Nichole

    Devolites served as models and strut down the

    runway in slinky styles and sexy dresses.

    BEST IN SHOW: Even the men got in on the

    fashion action—Erwin Gomez, Steve

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    suits and denim to the chic crowd. –J.S.

    SCENE IN DC | Saks Fifth Avenue at Policy

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    Dominique Fierro, Kristine Ludecke

    Heather Guay, Arif Boysan

    Julie Vallese, Susan Toffler,

    Tricia Messerschmitt

    Sarah Catanzaro, Georgia Gerstein,

    Samantha Taylor

    Michelle Schoenfeld, Michelle Wasienko, Dawn FerrariLady Heather Previn

    JET-SET STYLE

    THE PARTY: Fashionistas �ocked from inside the Beltway and out as �e

    Shops of Wisconsin Place rolled out the red carpet. All night, guests

    shopped, sipped and saved at the stunning center’s Passport to Style event.

    THE PLAYERS: Georgia Gerstein, Michelle Schoenfeld and Tricia

    Messerschmitt were just a few who watched a runway show, produced by

    stylist Lydia Santangelo of TESstylist, featuring fall’s trendsetting styles.

    BEST IN SHOW: A donation to Washington Humane Society’s Fashion

    for Paws or Hope for Henry scored guests a swag bag and plenty

    of sweet treats. –J.S.

    Macy Ng, Karen Park

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