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We’ll Take the Hard Ciders
Supreme Core Craft Cider is hosting a one-year anniversary celebration with a two-day event on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 12 to 6 PM. The event entitled “Branching Out Fest”, will take place at the brewery-style taproom located at 2400 T St NE, adjacent to the …
The Scoop on 4:59 Social Club
The DC events and social scene are booming. The robust list of weekly events in the Nation’s Capital is fueled by networking groups like the 4:59 Social Club that is a new event series concept co-founded by Brookley Valencia, Megan McKinley, and Kasey O’Brien. The co-founders represent different political parties …
AcceptAbility Gala Raises Funds for Down Syndrome Research
Last night, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation hosted its inaugural AcceptAbility Gala at the Ritz Carlton to raise funds for one of the most common, yet under-funded chromosomal conditions – an estimated 400,000 Americans are affected by Down syndrome each year. Global Ambassadors DeOndra Dixon (sister to Jamie Foxx) and 2018 Global Ambassador …
FamousDC and American Gaming Association Tip-off March Madness For 3rd Straight Year
For the third straight year, FamousDC and AGA tipped-off the NCAA College Basketball tournament – no upsets in sight. But the point of the madness was to also point out the undeniable belief Americans have when it comes to sports betting: it should be legalized. Check out all our event photos …
Recap: FamousDC’s 2018 Best of Digital
FamousDC hosted it’s second Best in Digital event honoring the top rising influencers in the DC digital sphere.
2018 National Press Foundation Awards Dinner
Each year National Press Foundation toasts the best in journalism and FamousDC was there to celebrate.
FamousDC Celebrates The Best of Digital
Last night FamousDC and Resonate, along with co-sponsor Targeted Victory, and hosts MV Digital Group, WSWA, Microsoft, NJI Media and S-3 Public Affairs celebrated 2018’s Best of DC Digital. FamousDC again released its Best of Digital list for this year featuring the most sought after and talented rising influencers shaping the Washington digital …
A Bash to Smash Kids’ Brain Cancer
No offense to Charlie Brown, but we saw some pretty great pumpkins last night and they weren’t cartoons. The 3rd annual Monster Mash Pumpkin Bash at Eastern Market was another smashing success. The annual fundraiser for the Imagine An Answer to Kids’ Brain Cancer foundation features pumpkins creatively carved by several Members …
FamousDC and AGA Kickoff NFL Football Season
A new addition to the FamousDC and American Gaming Association event roster has been added. The two teams joined forces last night to kick off the most wonderful time of the year: NFL football. Bipartisan politics were placed offsides for a few hours so that guests could focus on a …
We Held Our Own NFL Press Conference
FamousDC held a press conference after hosting an NFL Kickoff with the American Gaming Association. It went, well, just how you’d imagine any press conference going.
Food for Thought: Power Women Panel Talks Success On The Hill
They say “the more you eat, the more you know.” Err…sorry, we say that. Which is why we’ve continued to host a luncheon series on Capitol Hill made for staffers and interns alike. Last Friday FamousDC hosted our second installment in our lunch-and-learn series, titled, “Food For Thought”. The conversation …
National Candy Month is #AlwaysATreat
For the second consecutive year, FamousDC and the National Confectioners Association brought together the biggest names in politics, media and influence — from Capitol Hill to K Street — for an evening celebrating #NationalCandyMonth. Guests gathered at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar just steps from the Capitol dome to enjoy …
Lunch & Lyons: Former Hill and White House Staffers Discuss Success on The Hill
If you appreciate a good lunch and you don’t mind learning while you lunch – especially when that lunch is Chick-fil-A (no brainer) – then FamousDC’s new luncheon series is the perfect way to spend your favorite time of day (after nap time, of course). Last week, FamousDC successfully hosted …
AdvaMed Brings Incredible MedTech Innovations To Capitol Hill
The Capitol Visitor Center was abuzz last Thursday evening for AdvaMed’s MedTech Showcase. The best and brightest from the House and Senate, medtech industry, media and more convened to showcase and honor the latest and greatest innovations in medical technology, the amazing minds who’ve brought them from the pages of science fiction …
American Gaming Association Tips Off March Madness
In what’s becoming an annual event, FamousDC teamed up last night with the American Gaming Association to tip off March Madness mayhem. Political debate was set aside for the most important contest of the evening – the NCAA basketball tournament. Guests mingled, buzzers beat and brackets busted as large screen TVs …