Reliable Source Archive: Parties

Knock Out Abuse, Fight Night: One-two fundraising punch

A "flower child" hands out blossoms outside the Ritz's ballroom Thursday night. (All photos Marissa Newhall/The Washington Post) Peace, love, puppies -- and an eight-hour party. That was Thursday night's 16th annual Knock Out Abuse gala, where Washington's upper-crust...

On a mid-autumn night, Mickey Rooney's puckish glory

Mickey Rooney takes the stage at the Harman Center for the Arts gala on Sunday. (Kevin Allen) Seventy-four years after he starred as Puck in the 1935 film version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Mickey Rooney briefly revisited the...

A man around the house: Is Paul Wharton a "Real" Housewife?

Paul Wharton (WDCW) Is Paul Wharton a "Real" housewife? We're only half-kidding. The freelance Washington fashionista, who's had bit reality TV roles on VH1, MTV and the CW, has been trailed by cameras at several recent events tied to...

The D.C. Power List's Demure Debut

Dick Armey, center, and wife Susan pose with GQ editor Jim Nelson on Tuesday night. (Abby Brack/GQ) None of the "50 Most Important People in D.C." is important enough to make the cover of GQ's November issue. That honor...

Let's Get This Hotel Started!

The man, the Legend, performs for a happy, noisy crowd at the W Hotel opening. (Michael Bennett Kress for W Washington D.C.) Is the recession over? No, but it sure felt that way Thursday night at the insanely lavish...

A 'Survivor' Helps Others Survive

Lindsay Czarniak addresses the Becky's Fund crowd on Tuesday night. (Alexis Fedoroff) Becky Lee poses with Clinton Portis. (Alexis Fedoroff) After you've been on a reality TV show, then what? For some, it's trying to break into acting or...

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Sorry, You're Not On the List, The Reliable Source , October 5, 2009

Celebs Give It Up for New Web Site, The Reliable Source , September 28, 2009

A Spirited NSO Gala, The Reliable Source , September 28, 2009

Art Stars Turn Out for Preview of Meyerhoff Show, The Reliable Source , September 25, 2009

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , September 21, 2009

J.Lo and Marc's D.C. Birthday After-Party, The Reliable Source , September 17, 2009

Justice Sotomayor Dances With the Stars, The Reliable Source , September 16, 2009

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , June 22, 2009

Opera Ball: All Fun, No Pumpkins, The Reliable Source , June 8, 2009

Nostalgia Reigns Supreme at Reagan Reception, The Reliable Source , June 3, 2009

A Son of Ireland, Adopted by Italy, The Reliable Source , June 1, 2009

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , May 18, 2009

Hollywood Moves In on Washington Press Prom Parties, The Reliable Source , May 10, 2009

A Gala's Star Attraction: Seeing Paris in Washington, The Reliable Source , May 4, 2009

One Hot Dinner Date Minus Dessert, The Reliable Source , May 4, 2009

Time Hasn't Healed These Wounds, The Reliable Source , April 20, 2009

So, Who Is That With Jack Evans?, The Reliable Source , April 20, 2009

The Party Circuit: Shorted Out, The Reliable Source , April 16, 2009

A D.C. Final Four, Frozen in Time, The Reliable Source , April 10, 2009

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , March 30, 2009

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , February 9, 2009

One Last Inaugural Ball -- This Time for Staffers, The Reliable Source , January 22, 2009

Youth Ball, Part III, 44 Editor , January 21, 2009

Youth Ball, Part II, 44 Editor , January 21, 2009

Youth Ball, Part I, 44 Editor , January 21, 2009

Hurricane Victims Recalled at Southern Ball, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Trying to Trade Up at Midwest Ball, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Snowboots and Barbie Dresses at Mid-Atlantic Ball, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Delaware Rising at Biden Home States Ball, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Cheers for Biden at C in C Ball, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Western Ball in Texas-Sized Room, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Chanting at the Peace Ball, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

A Familiar Face at Home States, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Cheers for the End of Bush Era at 'Out for Equality', 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

The Latest Cold Weather Accessory, 44 Editor , January 20, 2009

Update: American Music Ball Cancelled; Talent Heads to Heroes Ball, The Reliable Source , January 20, 2009

Are We Having A Ball Yet?: The Inaugural Party Bubble Bursts, The Reliable Source , January 20, 2009

AWOLs at Heroes Ball: Big-Name Talent Vanishes?, The Reliable Source , January 19, 2009

Oprah's D.C. Inaugural Debut: The Root Ball, The Reliable Source , January 19, 2009

Luda, Nelly, Silverman: Hot in Herre Indeed!, The Reliable Source , January 19, 2009

Obama's Sister Maya Is Early Inaugural Star, The Reliable Source , January 18, 2009

If You Have the Bucks, You Can Still Have a Ball, The Reliable Source , January 14, 2009

Roxanne's Inaugural Ball Advice, The Reliable Source , January 13, 2009

Hulas & Hope at Hawaii Balls, The Reliable Source , January 12, 2009

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , January 12, 2009

Stalking the Elusive Holiday Wingding, The Reliable Source , December 18, 2008

Sorry, You're Not On the List, The Reliable Source , December 15, 2008

Excuse Us, May We See Your ID?, The Reliable Source , December 10, 2008

Kennedy Center Honors: The After-Party, The Reliable Source , December 8, 2008

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , November 24, 2008

On Election Night, the Capital Opts for a Few-Party System, The Reliable Source , November 5, 2008

Sorry, You're Not on the List, The Reliable Source , November 3, 2008

It May Be Time to Drop a Few Balls Around Town, The Reliable Source , October 29, 2008

Jenna Bush Hager, Sharing Those Teaching Duties , The Reliable Source , October 27, 2008

At Black-Tie Affair, Few Are Willing to Dish Red vs. Blue, The Reliable Source , October 21, 2008