Bob Barnett

Washington insiders who parlay knowledge, access, influence and wealth into real power.

The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates 34 years of feting the best talent in the arts.

Read the 2011 A-List and meet the Washingtonians who made heads turn in the capital this year. Plus, our social pundits discuss who’s new and who’s off.

Laughter abounded at the Kennedy Center as Tina Fey received the 13th annual Mark Twain Award.

Arianna Huffington’s new book, Third World Country, impresses readers as a literary work of inspiration and intrigue.

The September issue of Washington Life magazine features the return of its celebrated “100 Most Invited” list of capital luminaries whose presence can make or break any event.

Condé Nast Traveler fetes Obama’s senior advisor Valerie Jarrett at an event inspired by Michelle Obama’s appearance on the cover the magazine’s May issue.

GQ takes a shot at listing top influencers and launches its 50 Most Powerful People in Washington issue on Pennsylvania Ave (but not at that address).