Recession? What better to do than have a party! Last night proved we can all have fun even in bad times.
We snapped this last night, as Ask Miss A's Andrea Rodgers hosted a Pink Slip Party to connect job seekers and employers in a fun setting at K Street’s Lotus Lounge. Equity International’s Bill Loiry, Andrea, and Mike Carson Creative’s Mike Carson put the party together.
Eric Mack and Raul Posas came to network with more than thirty recruiters, headhunters, staffing agencies and companies.
Dan Saxinger, Michael Phung and Darren White praised the party, which was so successful that Andrea plans on repeating it every month. Three people told us they set up an interview.
FOX 5 and Tokyo TV filmed the party. The Face of Georgetown!
Not only is Bo Blair all over Georgetown with popular bar/restaurant SmithPoint and casual eatery Jetties, but he grew up there. We visited him this week at his newest restaurant, Glover Park's Surfside, where he combines affordable great food with a fun island atmosphere. The names of his restaurants are based on places in Nantucket where he used to work during beach season. Next up: "Something Sweet" across from 2 Amys in Glover Park on April 15.
Last night we stopped by another one of Bo’s restaurants with a hot bar scene, The Rookery, where they focus on great food and live music every night. Georgetown Lacrosse Coach and Washington Bayhawks player, Scotty Urick, met up with friends Jon Staunton and TJ Minogue to check out the band and are psyched for the Bayhawks Ball tonight!
WHERE TO BE SCENE: Today, Friday, March 13 from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM at Georgetown's City Tavern Club for the Washington Bayhawks Ball. Tickets only $65, includes open bar and live music from Sick Feed to party with the lacrosse players and their friends. See ad to right for more details. More info.
Today, Friday, March 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Capitol Hill's Sonoma, 223 Pennsylvania Ave SE, wine tasting to raise funds for Heart's Delight, $40 ($20 deductible) www.DCHeartsDelight.Kintera.org/MixMingle
This Saturday, March 14 from 6:00 - 9:30 PM, an evening of tribute, food and fun to honor football legends past and present and aid local charities. reception, dinner, entertainment, auction and program at the JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. $500. http://www.washingtonfootballlegends.com/
This Saturday, March 14 from 6 - 8 PM Elizabeth Glaser Foundation Charity Happy Hour at Ozio Restuarant & Lounge (1813 M St). Donations accepted at the door. Wear your best St. Patrick's Day outfit.
This Saturday, March 14 from 9 - 12:00 PM at K Street Lounge (1301 K St) for the Capital Club Shamrock Soiree. Attire: Urban Leprachaun. Tickets: $10 for ladies, $20 for gents. www.capital-club.com/events.html
Monday, March 16, 2009, 6:00 PM, the 17th Annual Benefit at Arena Stage raises funds for Arena's Community Engagement programs for 20,000 area students. The evening begins with a Taste of Crystal City dinner reception and live auction, then to the Arena theater for an original musical revue, Arena Stage in Oz. 2121 Crystal Drive, 8th Floor, Arlington, then Arena Stage in Crystal City, 1800 S. Bell St., tickets $250; show-only $35. http://www.arenastage.org/outreach/audience-events/benefit
Wednesday, March 17 from 3 - 11:00 PM at DuPont Circle's Rumors. Join 1000 festive folks as Lindy Promotions and Coors Light put on a hopping St. Patrick's Day party. Only $5 for the 10th Annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans.
Thursday, March 19, 7:00 - 10:00 PM support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Lotus Lunge, 1420 K St. A $20 donation gets you a champagne cocktail, drink specials, and live music by Fatback DC. Info call 703-860-1100.
Thursday, March 19, 5:00 - 8:00 PM, GQ is partnering with Bloomingdales Men's Store in Tysons's for an exclusive party. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, shoe shines, manicures, and a unique shopping experience. With a purchase of $2,000, consumers get a $500 discount from their purchase, plus a $500 gift bag. Free, but you must be on the list to attend. Call by today 703-556-4582
Saturday, March 21, 6:30 PM at the Washington Convention Center. Paint the town red at the 22nd Annual Leukemia Ball. Entertainment includes Frank Caliendo and Earth, Wind & Fire! Tickets still available. Enter their raffle for only $100 at 703-960-1100 for a 1 in 3000 chance to win one of two new Mercedes. For info: http://www.leukemiaball.org/ball/event.htm
Today through March 20, Autism Speaks is hosting Eat, Shop, Give. Buy a key card from www.eatshopgive.org for $50, receive 20% off at participating restaurants, spas, salons and boutiques, and help Autism Speaks.
Kristina D'Ambrosio and Makeda Saggau-Sackey contributed to this issue.
