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Kathleen Buhle’s The House at 1229, New Washington Women’s Club

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Kathleen Buhle created a new women’s non-profit social club, The House at 1229, and hosted her first event, on Thursday, May 26th. The intimate gathering brought together a diverse group of women from the non-profit world, business and media for a conversation featuring Dr. Sharon Malone and Michele Norris on women’s health after menopause. 

The House at 1229 was founded by Kathleen Buhle as a community of women with different backgrounds and experiences who share the same core beliefs. It’s a civic and social organization, bringing women together to network, foster meaningful connections, and share insight and advice. The headquarters of The House is at 1229 19th Street in downtown DC and will open in September 2022.

This sneak preview event was moderated by Michele Norris in conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone, one of the nation’s leading Obstetrician and Gynocologists, who has dedicated her practice to focusing on the specific health challenges associated with menopause. 

Michele Norris is a columnist for The Washington Post Opinions section and founding director of The Race Card Project. Guests included co-founder Satchiko Kuno, Margarita Raygada, Carol Melton, Meg Cleric, Vickie Jordan Adams, Alison Schulman and Kate Goodall.

Kim Sajet and Kris Coratti Host National Portrait Gallery Watergate Breakfast Not Break-In

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Washington Post Chief Communications Officer Kris Coratti and National Portrait Gallery Executive Director Kim Sajet hosted an all-female breakfast at The National Portrait Gallery on May 25th. The event was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Watergate and the newest exhibit in the gallery, Watergate: Portraiture and Intrigue.

Sally Quinn, Jessica Nigro, and Kim Sajet

Light breakfast was served in the director’s suite as guests mingled before Kim and Kris began with some remarks about the exhibit, and introduced the special guest, Washington Post veteran Sally Quinn. 

Sally began by recounting her history and her memories from the Watergate era, discussing the likes of Ben Bradlee, Kay Graham, Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein, and disclosing exclusive insider details on the scandal. After the conversation and breakfast wrapped up, guests were invited to go downstairs for a private tour of the new exhibit, lead by the Portrait Gallery’s senior historian and exhibit curator, Kate Clarke Lemay. 

Watergate: Portraiture and Intrigue, explores the 50th anniversary of the watershed moment through portraiture of the era. Displaying 25 objects in various mediums spanning from fine art to pop culture, the exhibit looks at the specific types of media published around Watergate, and looks at the intersection of investigative journalism, activism, and politics. 

Kris Coratti, Kim Sajet, and Ashley Etienne

The exhibit opened on March 25th and will be open to the public through September 5th as part of the museum’s “One Life” series. You can learn more about it here.

You can see the full set of photos from the event here.

The Financial Times Hosts First US FTWeekend Festival at The Reach 

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Henry Kissinger speaking at FTWeekend Festival: US Edition (Courtesy of The Financial Times) 

The Financial Times hosted its inaugural FTWeekend Festival: US Edition at The Reach at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C this past Saturday, May 7th. The Festival showcased the best of The Financial Times and FT Magazine journalism, exploring big ideas in politics, economics, climate and culture. The launch of the US edition follows the success of the annual FTWeekend Festival in London, which began six years ago.

Topics ranged from the new world order and fresh perspectives on communism and capitalism, to style in a post-Covid world, and writing in an age of intolerance and southern cuisine. The theme of the event was The Bigger Picture: A Global Take on the Ideas Stimulating, Diverting – and Unsettling – Our Age.

Alice Lascelles, FT Drinks Columnist, and Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s Director of Whisky Creation, Distilling & Whisky Stocks, during their talk about the future of innovation in whisky (Courtesy of the Financial Times) 

The FT Festival featured renowned experts and commentators, including veteran statesman Henry Kissinger; author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; author of The Palace Papers Tina Brown; historian Simon Schama; and restaurateur Daniel Humm. 

Alongside these speakers, some of the FT’s most distinguished journalists took the stage, including editor Roula Khalaf; US managing editor Peter Spiegel; US editor-at-large Gillian Tett; and chief economics commentator Martin Wolf; FTWeekend editor Alec Russell; and How to Spend It editor Jo Ellison.

May is Military Appreciation Month at Dog Tag Bakery

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We were honored to highlight the work of Dog Tag Bakery at the 2022 White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch, and May is Military Appreciation Month at Dog Tag. To express their gratitude for those who have served our country, Dog Tag is calling on you to nominate your loved ones who are connected to the military by highlighting their service and telling their stories, including active-duty service members, veterans, spouses, children, and caregivers.

Dog Tag will select 3 winners at the end of the month to receive their very own tag in Dog Tag Bakery’s dog tag chandelier, composed of over 3,500 dog tags. Winners will receive a dog tag copy to keep at home, as well as a gift box full of bakery goodies! Submit your nominations here.

Photo Credit: Dog Tag Bakery, Inc.

But anyone can add their loved ones’ names to the chandelier, which includes a custom inscription for a military member (active duty, veteran, spouse, child, or caregiver). The dog tags hang permanently in the chandelier, with a duplicate dog tag mailed to the recipient. To participate, click here to donate!

Photo Credit: DoD Marvin D. Lynchard GS-09

All donations made throughout Military Appreciation Month support Dog Tag’s innovative and impactful fellowship programming. Gifts of all sizes will make a difference!

Thank you, Dog Tag Bakery, for your service to our veterans.

Karine Jean-Pierre to Replace Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary

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President Joe Biden announced today that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace outgoing White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who is set to depart the White House on May 13.

Karine Jean-Pierre, Principal Deputy Press Secretary, and Suzanne Malveaux, CNN at the WHCD After Party at the French Ambassador’s residence, in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2022. Photo credit: Mary Kouw/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Jean-Pierre’s current role at the White House is principal deputy press secretary. With her promotion, she will also serve as an Assistant to the President.

According to the White House release, “Karine is a long-time advisor to President Biden, having served in senior communication and political roles in the Biden Administration, the Biden campaign, and to then-Vice President Biden in the Obama Administration.”

The release continues: “Prior to her role on the campaign, she served as Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org and an NBC and MSNBC Political Analyst. Jean-Pierre served as Regional Political Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Obama-Biden administration and as Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. She served as Southeast Regional Political Director for President Obama’s 2008 campaign, Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin O’Malley for President, Campaign Manager for the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Initiative, and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative and Budget Affairs for two members in the New York City Council.”

White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch Photos

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Teresa Carlson, Craig Minassian, Yamiche Alcindor, Bob and Lee Woodruff, Tammy Haddad Mark and Sally Ein and family, Gayle King and Stephanie Ruhle at the 2022 White House Correspondents Garden Brunch
The 27th annual White House Correspondents’ Weekend Garden Brunch on April 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. Lt. General Donna Martin and husband Tim w/ Dr. Tony Fauci and his wife, Dr. Christine Grady(Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for White House Correspondents Insider )
Ron Bonjean take a photo of rapper Fat Joe talking to Dr. Tony Fauci

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Returns to White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch

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White House Correspondents’ Weekend Garden Brunch co-hosts were pleased to welcome Dr. Anthony Fauci and his wife Dr. Christine Grady back to the Garden Brunch. They are long-time attendees and supporters of our causes. Here he is with this year’s White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch “Courage” Award recipient Lt. Gen. Donna Martin, the first female Inspector General of the Army and previous award winner Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham (Ret.).

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 30: The 27th annual White House Correspondents’ Weekend Garden Brunch on April 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for White House Correspondents Insider )

At the outdoor location in Georgetown well wishers greeted them and took photos. Dr. Fauci announced earlier in the week that he would not attend the White House Correspondents Dinner itself. 
When the rapper, Fat Joe, approached Dr. Fauci the iPhones went up, including longtime republican consultant Ron Bonjean.

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 30: The 27th annual White House Correspondents’ Weekend Garden Brunch on April 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for White House Correspondents Insider )

The Daily Mail noticed Fauci’s participation and highlighted the event. Read the story here.

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Paramount Global’s Starry White House Correspondents Dinner After Party

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CBS, MTV Entertainment, Comedy Central, Paramount+, and Showtime, otherwise known as Paramount Global, came together to host the #ParamountAfterParty at the Residence of France with Ambassador Philippe Etienne following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 30th. The star-studded affair was one of the most sought-after tickets of the weekend.

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The top brass from Paramount Global strutted their stuff as the new hosts. Bloomberg and VANITY FAIR were the longtime hosts of the After party, but this year in Paramount Global garnered an equally epic gathering of Washington’s top players and Hollywood’s beautiful people. The guest list included Diane Lane, Sophia Bush, Gayle King, Roy Wood, Jr., Billy Eichner, as well as Biden administration officials Secretary of State Tony Blinken, White House Cabinet Secretary Evan Ryan, Counselor to the President Steve Ricchetti, Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Biden Senior Advisor Mike Donilon and Senators Chris Coons (Del.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and former Congressman Will Hurd (Texas) from Capitol Hill.

Paramount Global leadership was well represented by CBS president and CEO George Cheeks, SHOWTIME CEO David Nevins, Washington favorite DeDe Lea, EVP of Global Public Policy and Government Relations, co-presidents of CBS News Wendy McMahon and Neeraj Khemlani and Tom Ryan, President & CEO Paramount Streaming / Co-Founder & CEO Pluto TV.

The company owned the weekend with Comedy Central’s Trevor Noah appearing as the comedian at the dinner, CBS radio’s Steve Portnoy, this year’s President of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell, who signed a new contract and hosts the only evening new show that originates from Washington, and Showtime Stars Corey Stoll and Desus were among the guests.

The Biden White House staff was well represented beginning with Secretary of State Tony Blinken and Evan Ryan, Steve and Amy Ricchetti, Mike and Trish Donilon, Jen Psaki, Ned Price, Anthony Bernal, Naomi Biden, Ashley Biden, Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas, Amb. Philippe Etienne, Amb. Karen Pierce, Charles Roxburgh, Karine Jean-Pierre, John McCarthy, Lina Khan, Rohit Chopra, Jessica Rosenworcel, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Chris Coons, DeDe Lea, David Nevins, George Cheeks, Neeraj Khemlani, Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell and Geoff Tracy, Diane Lane, Brooke Shields and daughter Rowan, Harry Hamlin, Roy Wood, Christa Robinson, Roy Wood, Jr., Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur, Chris and Jenny Licht, David and Katie Leavy, Don Lemon and Tim Malone, Nathaniel Brown, Pamela Brown, Kate Bouldan, Fred and Genny Ryan, Kara Swisher, Nayeema Raza, Carol Melton, Robert Costa, Jason Isaacs, Symone Sanders, Jonathan Swan, Mike Allen, Jay Carney, John Harris, Matt Kaminsky, Matt Dornic, Jim VandeHei, Steve and Jean Case, Marne Levine and Phil Deutch, Will Hurd, Chris Krebs, Shelley Zalis, Yebbie Watkins, Liz Johnson, Daniel Koh and Amy Sennett, Senay Bulbul, Jonathan and Betsy Fisher Martin, Luke Russert, Kasie Hunt, Craig Gordon, Olivia Nuzziand Ryan Lizza, Brian Stelter, Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, Ryan Williams, Anthony Verdugo, Nancy Cordes, Marc Adelman.