If there is one thing DC does right every year, it’s the holiday party circuit. Though many get frazzled and overwhelmed by the sheer number of invites, open bars and guest lists – we at FamousDC have it mapped out (literally – see below).
The key to keeping up with the holiday cheer is having a game plan and sticking to it. Luckily this list of top holiday parties landed in our inbox over the weekend (as it mysteriously does every year to many hill staffers, journalists and the rest of the district’s partying scene) to get us started on where to RSVP first. Cheers!
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Gingerbread Open House at Ritz-Carlton DC
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General Aviation Caucus Christmas reception
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We're Dreaming of a Sandy Christmas
Monday, December 3
Sandy Bainum’s This Christmas concert & CD release party
Signature Theatre, Max Theatre and Main Lobby – 7-9pm
Admission by donation. Tickets available at 703-820-9771
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Marwood Christmas Reception
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Restaurant Association of Washington Christmas Party
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National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) hosts Seasonal Beer Sampling
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Federal Home Loan Banks Christmas Reception
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North West Energy Christmas reception
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Witt Associates Christmas reception
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Christmas Cocktail Class
Tuesday, December 4
SEI Restaurant & Lounge – 9pm
Learn how to make popular cocktails. The class includes making syrups & infusions, recipes, and hands on instruction along with a sushi roll, small plate, and mini desserts. $60 per person
Reservations: 202-783-7007
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American Defense International’s Christmas reception
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APAICS Christmas reception
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Monsanto Christmas reception
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House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi hosts her Capitol Press Corps Christmas Reception
Wednesday, December 5
The Capitol, Rayburn Room, H-207 – 6:30pm-7:30pm
Press only RSVP to Evangeline.George@mail.house.gov
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AARP Christmas reception
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American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Assoc (AMRPA) Christmas reception
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Christmas cocktail reception
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Tri-Caucus Christmas reception
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US Telecom Christmas reception
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U.S. Wind Energy Christmas reception
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NOIA Christmas Reception
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American Public Transport Association Christmas reception
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ACI-NA Christmas reception
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'Rednecks and Turtlenecks' Christmas bar bash
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CEPR's Christmas party
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CSX/NS Christmas reception
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CATO Institute Christmas Party
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OKSS Christmas party
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Czech Embassy hosts a "Celebration of Czech Christmas"
Thursday, December 6
Embassy of the Czech Republic – 6:30pm
Note: RSVP to czech_events@yahoo.com
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Wingate Hughes Architects Christmas reception
Thursday, December 6
Motion Picture Association of America – 7pm-11pm
RSVP to redcarpet@wingatehughes.com
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ESA Christmas Party
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Annual Santa Soiree
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Taping of TNT’s “Christmas in Washington” concert
Sunday, December 9
National Building Museum – 6pm
The show includes performances by ‘Gangnam Style’ singer PSY; Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Chris Mann, Megan Hilty and Scotty McCreery. Conan O’Brien hosts. The show airs on TNT on Dec. 21. The Obamas are expected to attend.
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US Energy Association Christmas Reception
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AAMC Christmas Reception
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Taste of States Christmas reception
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Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchises Christmas reception
Tuesday, December 11
Cannon Caucus Room – 5:30-7:30pm
RSVP TO rsvp@polariswdc.com
**Bring a toy for Toys for Tots**
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Innovation Federal Strategies Christmas reception
Tuesday, December 11
Tortilla Coast – 5:30-8:30pm
RSVP to officemanager@innofed.com or 202-347-5990
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National Association of Broadcasters 'Celebrate the Season' reception
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Idaho State Society Christmas reception
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Hot 99.5 radio hosts "Jingle Ball 2012"
Tuesday, December 11
Patriot Center – 7pm
Featuring performances by Justin Bieber, PSY, Enrique Iglesias, Ke$ha, Flo Rida, Ed Sheeran, Austin Mahone and Cher Lloyd.
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National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Christmas reception
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Nuclear Energy Institute Christmas Charity reception
Wednesday, December 12
Charlie Palmer’s Steakhouse – 5:30pm-8:30pm
RSVP to by Dec. 7 to nws@nei.org or 202-739-8066
**Bring a toy for ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign**
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Washington Network Group networking reception
Wednesday, December 12
Lima Restaurant & Lounge – 6pm-9pm
Business casual. Cash bar. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
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Microsoft Christmas Open House
Wednesday, December 12
Microsoft Innovation and Policy Center – 6pm-9pm
Play the new Xbox 360/Kinect games
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Maryland China Business Council annual Christmas party
Wednesday, December 12
The Goodwin residence – 6:30pm-???
Tickets are steep: members/their guests: $40. nonmembers: $50
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5th annual 'I'll Have a Very Boozy Christmas With ...or Without You' bash
Thursday, December 13
U Street Productions – 9pm-2am
with DJ Golden Stream of Coolio
RSVP for venue to DCPartygoer@aol.com
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The granddaddy of 'em all, the US Chamber of Commerce hosts "A Century of Holiday Spirit" Christmas party
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California State Society
Thursday, December 13
Cannon Caucus Room – 5:30pm-7:30pm
RSVP by Dec. 7 to rsvp@californiastatesociety.com
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Georgia Beverage Association (along with the bev associations of Ala., NC, SC and Tenn.) hosts a Christmas reception
Thursday December 13
The 201 Bar – 5:30pm-8:30pm
RSVP to kperry@georgiabev.org or 404-653-0477
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Georgia Power Congressional Christmas Reception
