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Halloween Sunday at Lima and Vetro

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After 3 days of solid Halloween partying, by the time the actual 31st of October rolled around, many Washingtonian's were done with the holidays. That wasn't the case with the all-stars that showed up to Lima and their exclusive lounge Vetro. Partygoers dressed their best and enjoyed drink specials as they celebrated Halloween on Halloween...next day workday be damned!

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Halloween Eve III: Violence is Scary at Vetro, hosted by Anna Chaley Croll

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Hot people in hot costumes came out to Vetro to bring in the day of Halloween. On Saturday night, Anna Chaley Croll and Chaley Productions put on a party entitled “Violence is Scary” at Vetro aimed at raising awareness and money for WEAVE and its efforts to end domestic violence. Guests enjoyed an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, cupcakes provided by Georgetown Cupcake, plus other goodies throughout the night. The person with the best costume also took home an awesome prize.

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FotoWeek DC Launch Party at Corcoran Gallery of Art

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FotoWeek DC and the Corcoran Gallery of Art put together a wonderful evening to mark the beginning of FotoWeek DC 2010. FotoWeek DC is an annual event where the art of photography takes center stage. During this week, there are countless exhibitions and viewings, projections, lectures and workshops, portfolio reviews, and many more special events all centered around photography. At the FotoWeek DC Launch Party, guest were able to congratulate the International Awards Competition winners, revel in powerful images as the winning entries were unveiled, be dazzled by stunning monumental projections, and dine and wine with some of DC’s most creative minds.

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Luke's Wings' Endless Summer Beach Bash

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For the second year in a row, Luke’s Wings’ Endless Summer Beach Bash was held at L2 Lounge in Georgetown. The lounge was transformed to a beach getaway with palm trees and tropical themes, while the staff served fruity drinks with little umbrellas and guests included hula girls and surfer fellas. The event was in support the Luke’s Wings’ mission to finance future flights for hundreds of wounded military families.

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Becky's Fund Domestic Violence Awareness Day at Nationals Park

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Becky's Fund: Walk This Way 2010

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Becky’s Fund and Eric Finn Custom Clothiers hosted the Second Annual “Walk This Way” Charity Fashion Show at the The Liaison Hotel in Capitol Hill. This unique event featured the only over-the-pool runway in DC, with professional athletes rocking the runway to take a stand against domestic violence. Matt Landsberg, founder and owner of Eric Finn, the luxury men’s clothier, showcased his collection, modeled by local professional athletes and celebrity models. Other celebrity guests included "Real Housewives" star Mary Amons, Clinton Portis, Angie Goff and Paul Wharton. After party for the event was held at "VETRO", a VIP private room within LIMA Restaurant on K Street. Becky Lee founded Becky’s Fund, a National non-profit organization advocating for the elimination of domestic violence, the support of survivors of domestic violence, and the prevention and and education of domestic violence.

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Luke's Wings Halloween Party at Eden

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Luke’s Wings got Halloween started right with benefit costume party held at Eden’s rooftop bar! All the proceeds from the event went to support the Luke’s Wings organization. Luke's Wings is dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded in battle. By purchasing travel services for loved ones, Luke's Wings provides families with the means to visit their loved ones during the service member’s hospitalization and rehabilitation.

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High Heel Drag Queen Race 2010

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The annual High Heel Drag Queen Race is one of the DC area’s more unique Halloween events. Held on the Tuesday before the 31st, thousands of spectators line up to catch a glimpse of costumed drag queens showing off their elaborate outfits and racing down 17th Street in Dupont Circle. The event was first held in 1985, with more than 100 drag queens strolled up and down the “runway” prior to the race. The three-block race itself—from R to Church Street on 17th--lasted a mere 30 seconds, but the party ensued for hours. Here are the street party pics!

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Dance if you love.fútbol

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A night of dancing, celebrating and networking! The celebrity-judged dance contest featured the Washington Post’s Reliable Source Roxanne Roberts & Septime Webre, Artistic Director of the Washington Ballet.

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Cosmo Couture 2010

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The 2010 Designer Charity Event, Cosmo Couture, was a juried competition and charity benefit in which local design firms partner with industry manufacturers to create high fashion inspired by the international community residing in Washington DC. Several countries—including the U.S., Ghana, Spain, Italy, and Greece—were on display in the over-the-top iconic outfits on the runway. The work of the participating firms were showcased during a full runway show, which was a benefit for My Sister’s Place, Inc., the largest and oldest non-profit agency exclusively serving battered women and their children in the District of Columbia.

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Tommy Hilfiger's "Fashion's Fight Against MS" Fashion Show

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Fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, the event's honorary co-chair, and New York City runway model Shannon Rusbuldt (one of Tommy's top models) were just two of the celebrities supporting this benefit for the National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Also in attendence were former Miss D.C. Kate Michaels, WUSA9's Angie Goff as well as guest model-"Real Housewife" star Michaele Salahi and her husband Tareq. The runway show was held at The Washington Club in Dupont Circle and featured a capsule collection from Tommy Hilfiger, as well as five prominent NYC fashion designers who presented capsule collections from their Fall/Winter 2010 collections.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk | October 16, 2010

Photo Credit: Alfredo Flores, On Tap Magazine

Thousands of ‘Champions For Cures’ gathered for the Annual Light The Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The walkers helped raise money which is used to help men, women and children who are fighting cancer live better, longer lives.

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Fashion Fights Poverty 2010

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Fashion Fights Poverty 2010, the original ethical fashion campaign, featured a showcase of design innovation by Nomi Ansari, Revamp, and Chez Kevito. Proceeds from this year’s benefit will support FFP’s community youth programs, including Woodrow Wilson High School and its globally sustainable projects, aimed at creating income-generating or microfinance opportunities for individuals/families/communities in developing countries.

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DC magazine's 5th Anniversary

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Friends, Clients and Partners of DC magazine came to celebrate DC magazine's 5th Anniversary on Thursday October, 7th at the new PNC Place in downtown DC. Guests mixed and mingled while enjoying hors d'oeuvres from Ridgewells Catering and cocktails from Kababji, Kettle One, Ambhar Tequila, Johnnie Walker all to the beats of DJ Oz.

Location: PNC Place, Downtown DC

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Wizard Girls at Shadow Room

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On Friday night, Metromix and Glittarazzi helped kicked off the Washington Wizards' basketball season with a blast at Shadow Room. Guests were able to meet the Wizard Girls and see them do their thing on the dance floor, as well as Metromix Street Team and Glittarazzi's Kelly Ann Collins and Ali Lewis.

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AAPD 2010 Leadership Awards Gala

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The American Association of People with Disabilities celebrated its 15th anniversary -- and the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act -- by honoring music legend Stevie Wonder with its first-ever Image Award during a ceremony with both the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's sons, Patrick and Ted Jr. on hand for the festivities.

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