Invitation Only—Upcoming Events in Washington, DC
Friday, June 17th, 2011The Washington social season is winding down as the humidity and heat are cranking up. I am currently in London attending to some festivities, which I’ll report on next week; however, here are some select events in the days ahead:
Saturday, June 18
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership hosts “The Heart & Soul of the Journey” annual gala at Little Oatlands in Leesburg, Va., with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dancing to classic Motown and soul-infused tunes. Silent and live auctions will be featured along with a raffle of a 2011 Mini Cooper convertible. (500 tickets at $100 apiece will be sold.) Tickets start at $125. 540-882-4292
Monday, June 20
H.R.H. Prince Edward, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II, will be present at an event sponsored by the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, a program that has helped thousands of young people become role models and leaders through self-development. Honorary co-hosts: Sens. Thad Cochran, Kay Hagan and Mary Landrieu. 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Mansfield Room, United States Capitol. By invitation.
The fifth anniversary of The Center for Democracy in the Americas, 7 P. M. to 10 P.M., The Stewart R. Mott House, 122 Maryland Avenue N.E., By invitation.
The opening night of the SilverDocs film festival features a screening of “The Swell Season.” 7:30 P.M., AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Md., with reception to follow at the Silver Spring Civic Building. By invitation.
Wednesday, June 22
Jim Justice, chairman and owner of the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., invites clients and friends to a cocktail reception to announce the unveiling of “The Greenbrier Presidential Express,” a special train route that will connect the famed resort with Washington, D.C. within the next year. 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Hay Adams Hotel. By invitation.
Thursday, June 23
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants “Crave Kimpton” bash promises to “indulge your senses with a night of inspired cocktails, chef-driven cuisine and festive entertainment” plus the chance to win private chef dinners and trips to Kimpton hotels around the country. 5 P.M to 7 P.M, Monaco Washington DC, 700 F Street NW. By invitation.
