On October 4, thousands of guests, dressed head-to-toe in white, gathered on the Kennedy Center terrace for Dîner en Blanc, a much-anticipated pop-up dinner party in the Washington, D.C. area. Against the backdrop of the Potomac River, the elegant event transformed into a celebration of art, music, and togetherness.
“An event like this takes an incredible amount of partnership,” said Linda Davis, co-producer of Dîner en Blanc. “The Anacostia BID plays a huge role — from arts initiatives to career integration programs. Kristina Noell and her team have created so many opportunities, and we’ve been proud to partner with them. This year, we even incorporated new elements like the poetry performance, which followed the Washington National Opera. It all felt so appropriate for the Kennedy Center setting. Having Anacostia BID artists and support here makes this event even stronger — it reflects the creative heartbeat of the city.”
Throughout the evening, three artists from the Anacostia BID’s Art to Go-Go program — Darius Hill, Jazmine Brinkley, and Jona Monet — painted live as part of the festivities. Guests often stopped to watch them work, many expressing curiosity and appreciation for the live demonstrations that added a creative element to the night…