If you don't see images, click here to view Story Ideas  .  Events  To ensure delivery, please add newsletter@bisnow.com to your address book, learn how     April 10, 2009              Michelle Obama’s Hair! Monday April 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Rosa Mexicano, 575 7th Street, join Winston Lord, Mark Ein, Elliott Bisnow, and Joel Holland for a great networking event for the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Open bar and appetizers. All proceeds from $35 entry fee support NFTE. Sign up.   Last night, celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright, who coiffed Michelle’s hair for the Dem Convention, was in town checking out venues for a new reality TV show. We caught up with him at the Australian Embassy for the Americas Polo Cup kick off party.   The Cup, May 8-9, will have fashion, cool planes, music (American Idol Star Michael Johns will debut his new song, Dangerous), and, oh yeah, polo matches between the US and Australia. Here, Johnny is welcomed to DC by Navy Lieutenants Kristen Murdock and Brenna Scharp and BAU Systems’ Peri Baykan.   First Chukker teammates Hausfeld LLP’s Andrew Bullion, Paradise Springs’ Kirk Wiles, and Sweetgreen’s Nathaniel Ru, with Jacklyn Gower and The Belo Bureau’s Ashley Patterson, are in the polo mood (at least we hope that’s the reason for the boots.)   Founder of Americas Polo Cup, and co-hosts of the evening, Tareq and Michaele Salahi, stand in front of the coveted trophy with Army Sgt. Antonio Giuliano. The Cup honors the WWII Battle of Coral Sea, where the US, Australia, and Allied forces defeated Japan.    At the After Party at Beacon Bar and Grill: Wright & Talisman’s Corey Kuhns, teacher Meredith Griffanti, McEnearney Associates’ Allison Goodhart, OPM’s Lauren Schab, and Leukemia Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year candidate, Nadine Namoff. Cool QB!   Yesterday, we met up with Jason Campbell at Redskins Park to learn more about his upcoming charity golf classic on April 27 and try to get a sneak peak at next season. Eager to give back and to honor a former classmate who had Leukemia, Jason became involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with the first Annual Jason Campbell Golf Classic at Lowes Island Club last year. Since he’d just come from practice when we chatted, we told him we’d use a picture we’d snapped recently of him with The Scene Bisnow reporters Vanessa Meccarielli and Kristina D’Ambrosio.   His office gave us this picture by Ned Dishman of him at his preferred sport. Although he told us he’s an average golfer (at best), and admits that Chris Cooley could beat him, he assures us he’d be better if he weren’t subject to the demands of an NFL quarterback. Regarding next season, Jason says he isn’t making any predictions, because last time he kept silent he went undefeated, when he was at Auburn. However, he promised diehard ‘Skins fans that he’ll do everything he can to give us a home playoff game this year! For more on his golf tourney, see Where to be Scene below. Sushi!   Who’d have thought some of the best sushi can be found at the same spot tater tots are popular? Sticky Rice in the H St. Corridor, NE features such tasty favorites during Karaoke Tuesdays and Sushi Heaven Mondays, with half-price sushi from 10:30 PM to midnight. Try the sticky balls and drawn-n-buttered rolls! This two-level bar and restaurant boasts a very chill, sexy Tokyo-inspired décor with DJs and a late-night menu to satisfy anyone’s craving.  WHERE TO BE SCENE:   Monday April 13, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Rosa Mexicano, 575 7th Street, join Winston Lord, Mark Ein, and Elliott Bisnow for a fun  networking event to support NFTE - the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Open bar and appetizers. All of the $35 entry fee supports NFTE.Sign up.   Monday, April 13, 2009 from 8:30 for golf through cocktails and dinner at the Golf Club at Lansdowne Resort, join Host Brian Mitchell, and lots of current and former Redskins players to raise money for the American Heart Association.  contact roxana.hoveyda@heart.org or 703-248-1712 or 216-374-5048 Monday, April 13 the 25th Anniversary Helen Hayes Awards at The Warner Theatre (13th and E Streets) and Gala at JW Marriott Hotel (1331 Pennsylvania Ave) An exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of DC theatre: 6:00 PM,The Chairman's Reception (Marriott); 8:00PM, The Helen Hayes Awards (Warner); 10:30 PM, The Ovation Gala (Marriott). Tickets starting at $250. Wednesday, April 15 from 5:00-9:00 PM.  Join us for the launch of HAPPY HOUR ON K STREET with Bisnow at LIMA Restaurant + Lounge. An exclusive networking opportunity for Bisnow readers, with open bar from 5:00-6:00 in the Lounge, light hors d'oeuvres, chill music, and an outdoor patio. 1401 K St. See ad to right for details. sign-up. Thursday, April 16 at the Washington Hilton, 5:00 cocktails, 6:30 reception for the annual NFL Players Gala featuring James Brown’s JB Awards benefiting Special Olympics DC. Some of this year’s recipients include Super Bowl XLIII’s Ben Roethlisberger and theRedskins’ Rock Cartwright and Clinton Portis. NO individual tickets; tables only. For sponsorship contact Cassandra Nicaisse at 202-572-7485. Saturday, April 18, from 8:00 -10:00 AM. Make a difference in the life of a child at the 12th Annual AIRBUS Kaps for Kids Walk-a-Thon to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC at Tysons Corner Center.  $25 to walk, get a Kap, walk with sports personalities, hula with the Hogettes, and save while shopping, with a scavenger hunt, prizes, and surprises. Info here under Special Events, or call 703.698.7080.    Saturday, April 18, 2009, 6:00 PM for the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Spring Benefit Bash at the Mandarin Oriental. This year’s theme, Bollywood Bash will provide an experience where the menu, decor and entertainment embody the Woolly spirit. 350 guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, a pre-dinner cocktail reception, a 3-course meal, and a post-event party for $295. More info Sunday, April 19, Join chairs Judy and Mark Lerner, the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, and channel 7’s Leon Harris at the Renaissance Washington Hotel for Paws for a Cause in support of the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 4:30 for cocktails, bark bar and pet boutiques, followed by dinner and auction. Tickets $250. Info: pawsdc@afhu.org. Wednesday, April 22 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM, join a newly created group, Business Buddies, part of Best Buddies Virginia for a kick off cocktail party at Mate in Georgetown to network and raise funds for programs for people with intellectual disabilities by providing one-on-one friendships and employment. Drink and Sushi Specials. $15 in advance/$20 at door, tax deductible. More info or bbmidatlantic@gmail.com Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30-9:30 P.M., join the Smithsonian Women’s Committee for its annual Preview Night Benefit for the Smithsonian Craft Show to raise funds to benefit education, outreach and research programs at the Smithsonian Institution. Cocktails, Buffet, First Choice Shopping, Music by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Trio. Tickets: $190 at www.smithsoniancraftshow.org. Thursday, April 23, Celebrate to Educate, with a cocktail party at the Willard from 6:00 – 9:00 PM with all proceeds benefitting the Lazarus Foundation, a nonprofit that provides educational support to disadvantaged, at-risk and foster care high school and college students. Only $100 for an open bar, food, music, and great prizes from Bloomingdales and Zegna, More info Thursday, April 23, from 6:30– 9:00 PM, join the Georgetown House Tour for its Annual Patron’s party to raise funds that support the many important ministries of St John's Georgetown. Enjoy cocktails, a tour of the DC Design House, and meeting the interior decorators: $150 contact laura.rodman@comcast.net or visit website. Thursday, April 23, from 5:30-8 P.M., join Connect and Collect: A Reception for Young Professionals at the Smithsonian Craft Show to benefit the Smithsonian Institution. Network with young professionals. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, tours of craft from the artists and experts. Tickets: $20 here. Thursday, April 23-Sunday, April 26, Thurs/Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-6, Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the Smithsonian Craft Show, the nation’s premier juried exhibition and sale of fine American Craft. A number of events, including cocktail parties and lectures, come with an admission ticket, $15 at the door. More info Friday, April 24, from 7:00pm -10:00 PM, join MYiLIVE and some of your favorite local retailers at Shadow Room in celebrating the launch of DC's new local shopping destination. Free entry for drink specials, live music, and gift card giveaways. More info.  Monday, April 27 join Jason Campbell and his Washington Redskins teammates for his Second Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the Lowes Island Club. No public gallery or individual tickets, but if you’re interested in sponsorship, contact 703-399-2906 or mary.angelo@lls.org. Thursday, April 30, VIP Reception starting at 6:30 PM, join youth development program DC Scores for their annual Soccer Ball at the Organization of American States for cocktails, dinner by Latin Concepts and music.  Tickets: $200 VIP and general $150 here Friday, May 8, from 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM, join the Trust for the National Mall’s L’Enfant Society for its First Annual Ball on the Mall to raise funds for restoration of our National Mall. Cocktails, hors d’ourves, live music. Tickets: $150 at More info Tuesday, May 12, 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Yoga fashion show and luncheon at lululemon athletica in Georgetown to benefit Choral Arts. Tickets $40 here include a healthy lunch, fitness experts and speakers, live fashion show, and goodie bags. Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at the Mellon Auditorium for the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) 2009 Rays of Hope Awards Gala, a dinner awards benefit celebrating cancer survivorship and honoring leaders in the cancer survivorship movement. With emcee Face the Nation’s Bob Schieffer, and honoring Law & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay, Tickets are $250 by calling NCCS at 301-650-9127.  Info (but not ticket sales) here. Thursday, May 14, 6:00 – 9:30 PM at the Building Museum for Miriam’s Kitchen. Join the 100 Bowls of Compassion Gala with gourmet food, live music, and open bar, while helping the homeless with meals, housing support, and other assistance Tickets $250, dress is business casual (but feel free to mix things up.) More info Friday, May 15, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, join The Phillips Collection for its Annual Gala to raise funds for its award-winning education programs.  Tickets: $1,000 per person for dinner, dessert and dancing; or $125 per person for dessert and dancing.  Please contact Keith Costas at (202) 387-2151 or kcostas@phillipscollection.org. Vanessa Maccerielli and Kristina D’Ambrosio contributed to this issue. Want to see more pictures?  Join our facebook group: Send story ideas: TheScene@Bisnow.com         CONTACT EDITORIAL CONTACT ADVERTISING CONTACT GENERAL INFO This newsletter is a journalistic news source which accepts no payment for featured interviews. It is supported by conventional advertisers clearly identified in the right hand column. You have been selected to receive it either through prior contact or professional association. 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