WASH November 2011 : Page 40

Jeremy Flick, Jan McDermott, Kevin Gomes Fernando Batista, Catherine Brooks 40 | | November 2011 PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY BROWN. THE RADAR | NOW! Leigh Conner, Helen Allen, Mera Rubell, Jamie Smith Philippa Hughes, Max Cook Michiel Vos, Aafke and Ruud De Wild, Agniet Snoep Marquis Perkins, Theo Adamstein Fred Ognibene, Lisa Gold DC CHEER! , led by Kristina Bilonick Katia Tosco Kristen Guiter, Victoria Gaitan Christina Kruse, Guy Lesser ON THE SCENE Who’s Next? The inaugural (e)merge art fair trumpets DC’s thriving contemporary art scene. THE PARTY With a poolside concert on opening night, panel discussions, exhibitions and a lively block party, (e)merge art fair, the brainchild of Helen Allen, Leigh Conner and Jamie Smith, put the spotlight on DC art’s next crop of creative minds. THE PEOPLE Chelsea Clinton, Dani Levinas, Fred Ognibene, Henry aggert, Jane and Calvin Cafritz, Tony and Heather Podesta and Dorothy Kosinski were among the District’s broad mix of art advocates, dealers, artists and culturally curious who came together for the four-day event. BEST IN SHOW With more than 80 exhibitors including established institutions, galleries and unrepresented artists, (e)merge bridged the gap between the mainstream and underground. Guests took in an all-day endurance performance by two tethered women. Manhattan-based Lu Magnus Gallery exhibited colorful works in gouache and ink by Libyan artist Fawad Kahan. Mera Rubell, contemporary art’s own di Medici, gave Richmond-based artist, Wilmer Wilson IV, her seal of approval during a panel discussion. She was captivated by his performance piece, during which Wilson covered himself in bandages and “I Voted” stickers. Rubell urged the crowd to snatch up a print from the piece, but to leave one for her, an act of patronage that left the audience buzzing! – Brittney Dunkins

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Who’s Next? The inaugural (e)merge art fair trumpets DC’s thriving contemporary art scene. THE PARTY With a poolside concert on opening night, panel discussions, exhibitions and a lively block party, (e)merge art fair, the brainchild of Helen Allen, Leigh Conner and Jamie Smith, put the spotlight on DC art’s next crop of creative minds. THE PEOPLE Chelsea Clinton, Dani Levinas, Fred Ognibene, Henry aggert, Jane and Calvin Cafritz, Tony and Heather Podesta and Dorothy Kosinski were among the District’s broad mix of art advocates, dealers, artists and culturally curious who came together for the four-day event. BEST IN SHOW With more than 80 exhibitors including established institutions, galleries and unrepresented artists, (e)merge bridged the gap between the mainstream and underground. Guests took in an all-day endurance performance by two tethered women. Manhattanbased Lu Magnus Gallery exhibited colorful works in gouache and ink by Libyan artist Fawad Kahan. Mera Rubell, contemporary art’s own di Medici, gave Richmondbased artist, Wilmer Wilson IV, her seal of approval during a panel discussion. She was captivated by his performance piece, during which Wilson covered himself in bandages and “I Voted” stickers. Rubell urged the crowd to snatch up a print from the piece, but to leave one for her, an act of patronage that left the audience buzzing! – Brittney Dunkins Forty and Fabulous! DC’s Wolf Trap Foundation celebrates a milestone. THE PEOPLE Boeing’s Tim Keating and Baker Tilly’s Peter Lauria hosted more than 800 guests, including State Senators Herring, Marsden and Saslaw. THE PARTY Guests took center stage, celebrating the big anniversary by raising over $1 million for education programs. BEST IN SHOW Board alums and VIPs headed to a lounge filled with memorabilia dating back to the 1970s, where they could “relax, reminisce and reconnect.” – Lindsey Brenner Getting the Skinny Saks Fifth Avenue raises funds in support of healthy living. THE PARTY Saks Fifth Avenue gathered 150 stylish cohorts for “In Good Taste and Health,” a Fashion’s Night Out event that featured mini-makeovers, delectable delights and boutique shopping in support of the March of Dimes. THE PEOPLE Tonya Lewis Lee, Spike Lee’s wife and author of A Healthy Baby Begins With You, joined trainer Laurent Amzallag in a dance fitness demo and cooking classes. THE PARTY Guests dropped into the photo booth to shoot snaps of themselves in the new shoe collection from B by Brian Atwood. – BD DIY, Done Up Fresh from NYC’s Fashion Week, Rag & Bone designers unveil their DC-centric focus. THE PARTY More than 200 Washingtonians flocked to Marcus Wainwright and David Neville’s M Street outpost in celebration of their DC DIY Project and grand opening. THE PLAYERS Decked out in Rag & Bone, DIY Ambassadors Carlos Gray, Septime Webre and Charles Koch saw themselves in living color. BEST IN SHOW The DIY campaign ditched catalog glamour in favor of stylish candids of the ambassadors wearing the designers’ togs. – Susan Hunsinger Repping for MS Humanitarians get an honorable mention. THE PARTY The annual Ambassadors Ball gathered nearly 100 ambassadors for a social extravaganza in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. THE PEOPLE Senators Johnny Isakson and Kay Hagan and Representatives Kevin McCarthy and Barbara Lee received a special tribute for their work fighting the disease. BEST IN SHOW Guests bid on more than 250 luxury prizes at the lavish silent auction, while Turkish and Indian dancers performed stunning, colorful routines. – BD A Whole New Park Georgetown’s Park Hyatt debuts a new look and a fabulous new GM. THE PLACE Revelers numbering in the hundreds rallied in celebration of Park Hyatt’s fifth anniversary of its redesign and new General Manager Andrew Davidson. The triple-charged event also showcased the newly dubbed Gallery, a sleek revamp of the hotel’s ballroom. THE PEOPLE Jeff Boden, president and GM of Cumulus Radio DC, Barbados Ambassador John Beale and a myriad of Washington’s major players feasted on creamy risotto with sweet dumpling squash and succulent Creekstone Farms short-ribs from executive chef and Blue Duck Tavern phenom, Brian McBride. THE PARTY Davidson joins the DC team after 24 years of success at Hyatt outposts in Texas, Florida and New Jersey, among others. Washingtonians offered him warm support at the stylish coming-out party and anniversary of the West End relaunch, which boasted chic eats prepared in front of guests, and local dance band Amaretto. Davidson’s only rival for the guests’ attention? e stunning décor. Designed by Miami’s Gonzalez Architects and Jane Dillon Design Group, soothing tones and wood and leather accents reinterpret the redefined space into a cozy, modern take on “American artisanship.” – BD Runway of Hope Armani fêtes St. Jude. THE PARTY DC fashionist as raised a cool $68,000 as part of the fifth annual Neiman Marcus event bene tting St. Jude. THE PEOPLE Nicole Chedid, wife of Lebanese Ambassador Antoine Chedid, joined NM GM Martha Slagle and more to advocate for the cause. BEST IN SHOW The daughter of U. S. Army serviceman Mike Duggan and a former patient at St. Jude, 26-month-old Leah, gave an impromptu runway walk that left onlookers a little teary, but completely inspired. – Adrienne Messeca Milestone Marking Two DC fixtures sound off. THE PARTY The National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center celebrated their respective 80th and 40th anniversaries, kicking o symphony season with its annual concert and gala. THE PEOPLE Co-chairs included Constance Milstein de la Haye St. Hilaire, Irene Pollin, and Wilma Bernstein. BEST IN SHOW Between spectacular special performances by violinist Joshua Bell and baritone omas Hampson, maestro Christoph Eschenbach announced he’s signed on for another two years. – LB TURN TO PAGE 132 FOR MORE SCENE

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