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Holiday themed drinks + Santa Claus hats = a night to remember. Mockingbird Hill has been transformed into Miracle on Seventh Street, a Christmas themed bar. If you are still at work this week, and still stressing about what to get everyone for the holidays, consider taking a break and …

Some say it’s too harsh. Others say it’s spot on. We say it’s worth a watch.

Famous Friday Round Up  #WEEKEND Weather: Although the sun will still be shining bright enough to need your sunnies, winter is finally starting to hit DC with temperatures as low as 27 this weekend. Ready, set, complain! Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Two words…STAR WARS; Get out and support the …

The Sitar Arts Center had its annual holiday party last night and in true artistic fashion, it was a colorfully vibrant event. The Arts Center is the leading funder of arts education for underprivileged youth in Washington, DC. Hosted by President of the Board, Dave DeSantis and his partner, Todd …

Sara and Ron Bonjean hosted a party for several hundred of their closest friends at their home in Alexandria, VA on Saturday evening – an event that did not disappoint. “The success of our traditional event is truly based on the efforts of family and close friends that put their …

Famous Friday Round Up BONJEAN HOLIDAY PARTY As many of our readers at FamousDC know, the Bonjean Holiday Party has turned into the event of the season. It’s widely attended by the who’s who of Washington DC and features amazing food, delicious beverages, great conversation and an always interesting D-list celebrity. They …

Ray Lewis The legendary linebacker, Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens released an autobiography, “I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory” drawing on his childhood and faith as inspiration for a record-breaking career. Ray is known for his hard hits and unrelenting athleticism, but the Hulk Hogan of …

December in D.C. is a frantic time. People are scrambling all across the District to get their last minute holiday shopping done. They’re darting from one holiday themed party to the next. And they’re juggling the act of closing deals and clearing plates for a stress-free holiday. Here are a …

On Thursday night, downtown DC was packed with people hoping to catch a glimpse of the tree lighting, but a block away from the White House, Morning Consult was having a time of their own. After a long summer of renovation at the original Securities and Exchange Commission building, Morning …

Famous Friday Round Up #WEEKEND Weather: Bundle up and head outside for a beautiful December weekend here in DC. Expect mostly sunny days with highs in the 50’s but chilly lows in the mid 30’s. Winter is almost here, but not quite yet! Awesome events you can attend this weekend: Glen’s …

The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) leads the fight to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking and promotes responsible decision-making regarding beverage alcohol. The legendary retired NBA player, Shaquille O’Neal has been working with the organization for over five years (he is also an honorary police detective) spreading the …

An excerpt from an article by Roll Call’s Rebecca Gale, “From Sex Worker to Hill Staffer“  “Drink a beer, smoke a joint. But lay off the crack, it will rot your teeth.” That was the advice Natasha Guynes remembers receiving from her estranged father while she was high on crack and cocaine. …

On the last day in their office building before they move across the street, The Washington Post teamed up with 1776 and gathered successful and emerging millennial entrepreneurs for conversations, a pitch contest and networking. The summit was for and about millennials and the ways in which they disrupt, innovate, and inspire today’s society. …