UNMASKING MENTAL ILLNESS

October 10 · The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

PHOTOS BY IMMANUEL JAYACHANDRAN

THE EVENT: For a jeweler that has designed the Purple Heart, Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Seal, it seemed only natural that Bailey Banks & Biddle would open a new store in the area. It already has four other locations stretching from Montgomery Mall to Fair Oaks, but the Tysons location could be construed as their regional ... crown jewel. The two-part evening of elegance kicked off with a champagne reception at the new Tysons location and ended with an over-the-top aff air at the McLean home of Drs. Indu and Nicky Singh, where eight-time Grammy winner Natalie Cole performed tunes from her new album "Leavin'."

THE SCENE: The Singhs should have received a complimentary medal for hosting this party. An extravagant tent was set up on the expansive property next to their home, where guests were treated to dangerously delicious desserts. Cole's funky remake of Aretha Franklin's "Day Dreaming" got everyone in the groove. And forget about skimping on the gi bag … each guest received Wedgewood's "Washington D.C. Bowl" as a parting gift.

THE GUESTS: Charles Fieramosca, president of Bailey Banks & Biddle; Terre Jones, president of Wolf Trap; Gloria Dittus; Aaron and Alexine Jackson; Lynda Erkeletian and Christopher Reiter; Deborah Kalkstein and John Engler.

Jenna McCarthy tries on a ring	Deborah Kalkstein and Carlos Bachrac

Terrence Jones and David Rhodes	Models were on hand to show off the latest holiday looks

Bailey Banks & Biddle President Charles Fieramosca with his wife Regina	Monte and Lisa Harris

Host Indu Singh with his daughter	Wolf Trap's Alexine and Aaron Jackson

Teresa Andreatos and Michele Dailey	Jamie Liebert, Jim Clute and Jenny Schulze

Danielle Williams and Brittany Gleason	Natalie Cole performing hits from her new album "Leavin'."