Enjoy the splendors of the “Gilded Age” by joining us for a socially distanced small group guided tour of The Perry Belmont House.

About this Event:

Doors open at 2:00p.m. 

$30.000 per person donation includes: Guided tour followed by a complimentary glass of bubbly, and individual plate of petite bites.

The Perry Belmont House is one of the finest Beaux Arts residences in Washington, D.C. The exterior is modeled after a Parisian Mansion with 16th and 17th century Renaissance details. The interior is beautifully appointed with not only extraordinary architectural details, but also a large volume of exceptional furniture, artwork, and memorabilia of the Belmont family, as well as, the Order of the Eastern Star.

*Masks required. Hand sanitizer provided. All guests will have temperature check at front door. 

No parking on site, this is a 21 and up event* Reservations are nontransferable.

Date And Time

Sun, September 13, 2020

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

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Location

Perry Belmont House

1618 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 

Washington, DC 20009 

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Ticket Information

$30.00

Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bubbly-at-the-belmont-tour-tickets-116873510817

Contact

Mr. Lawrence J. von Weigel (Belmont Perry House): 202.667.4737

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Ring in Mardi Gras 2020 in the District in style for a great, local cause in one of D.C.’s premiere luxury venues.

by Nora Lee by Brandt Ricca

About this Event:

Grab your entry to this black-tie, masquerade mask event benefiting America’s front yard, the National Mall. LIVE performances from KC B. Yoncé & Lucy Black Entertainment. Interactive photo opportunities from Pelonkey Events, All About Balloons and Booth-o-Rama. Libations from BAR RO’D Mobile Bartending.

VIP Ticket Holders: Starts at 7:00 p.m. with OPEN BAR until 8:00 p.m.

General Admission: Starts at 8:00 p.m. with cash bar.

Both ticket prices include Southern comfort food from Design Cuisine.

*The Trust for the National Mall is a 501(c)3.*

*No parking on site, this is a 21 and up event*

Date And Time

Fri, February 21, 2020

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST

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Location

Perry Belmont House

1618 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 

Washington, DC 20009 

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Ticket Information:

$75 – $100.00

Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-masquerade-ball-tickets-88278093153

The Perry Belmont House

CONTACTS:

Mr. Lawrence J. von Weigel (Belmont Perry House): 202.667.4737

Ms. Kirsten Fedewa (Anthony Kearns): 202.365.6936

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Limited Tickets Still Available

Sunday, July 14th | 11:00am-1:00pm

GET YOUR TICKET FOR THE MOST EXCLUSIVE #BRUNCH IN TOWN!

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES ALL LIBATIONS, FOOD
AND GRAMMABLE MOMENTS WITH A PIECE OF HISTORY
 

 
Kick off the event with a private champagne tour of this #historic French mansion, followed by delicious French themed food by @designcuisine & tunes from @lexislane_.

#French themed attire strongly encouraged

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by Lawrence J. Fedewa (February 26, 2019)

On March 3, 2019 at 4 pm, guests will have the extraordinary opportunity to visit the Perry Belmont House at 1618 New Hampshire Ave NW. The house is on the official “Hidden History of Washington DC” list of the Architect of the Capital. Built at the end of the Gilded Age (in 1907) by Perry Belmont, who served in Congress and also as an ambassador to Spain. It reflects the immense wealth and European taste of the age. It was used primarily for entertaining during the Washington social season when the Congressman and his wife were in town, although the Perry’s were also at the forefront of societal change such as the suffragette movement. The architecture and furnishings are nothing short of sensational, as shown here.

The mansion is now owned and maintained by the General Grand Chapter International Headquarters Order of the Eastern Star, who were recognized in 2015 by the DC Preservation League with an Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation for their stewardship. The entire property remains in all its original splendor.

Many famous guests were entertained by the Belmont’s, including the Prince of Wales (Edward VIII) and, of special interest to us, Enrico Caruso, the most famous tenor in history. Caruso’s  recordings launched the RCA Victor recording company and brought classical music to the masses. This tradition was carried on and enhanced by his younger contemporary, John McCormack, who performed for hundreds of thousands of fans through his recordings and concerts. McCormack was clearly the most popular tenor of his era.

He differed from Caruso, however, in a number of ways. First, although he sang and recorded operatic arias, he did not become known as an operatic singer. Rather, he expanded the repertoire to include folk songs, especially those of his native Ireland, and his principle venue was the concert stage, where his audiences frequently ran into the thousands. Because of this popularity, he was called “The People’s Tenor.” Secondly, whereas Caruso’s voice had a heavier timbre – in fact he sang some baritone arias in his later career—McCormack had a lyrical quality which actually became known as an “Irish Tenor” in common parlance.

After McCormack’s early death in 1945, the banner in the post-WWII era was picked up by the movies of Mario Lanza, whose millions of fans included the great tenors of the later 20^th Century. Classical music was popularized again by the famous “3 Tenors” (Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras) whose concerts were enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide.Following that trend but leaning more toward the tradition of John McCormack, the three Irish Tenors (Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Finbar Wright) burst on the scene in 1998 through their PBS concerts. Though they are classical tenors, their repertoire has been very expansive, featuring many musical forms. Their spectacular success through television and records has brought their music to millions of fans, old and new.

The youngest member of The Irish Tenors is Anthony Kearns, who has added a thriving solo career to his resume as one of The Irish Tenors. His voice has similarities to that of Enrico Caruso in that he excels in the lower register as well as the lyric tenor range. With this versatility, he has extended his performances to include operatic roles in the U.S., Ireland and Europe. He has in fact been honored by being named not only “Ireland’s Finest Tenor” but the Mario Lanza Society’s honorary Lanza Legend. 

Anthony Kearns will perform in this historic setting at the Perry Belmont House on Sunday, March 3rd to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day season when all hearts are Irish. His appearance reminds of us the “Great Caruso” who performed for Perry Belmont more than a century ago.Following the concert, famed interior designer Barry Dixon will share his insights about the significance of the incredible Beaux Arts mansion, its art and furnishings. Informal tours and a champagne reception with Mr. Kearns will follow.

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Kick-off to Spring Afternoon Concert with Internationally-acclaimed Tenor Anthony Kearns at the Perry Belmont House on March 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

Co-hosted by Ambassadors of Czech Republic, Malta and Slovenia, and others, with Interior Designer Barry Dixon and TTR Sotheby’s International’s Will Thomas, former Fox5 Anchor, as Co-Emcees

Washington, D.C. – Sensational Spring afternoon concert with world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns of The Irish Tenors in an exquisite historic setting and architectural gem — The Perry Belmont House — in Washington, D.C.

WHO:   Internationally-acclaimed tenor Anthony Kearns of PBS sensation, The Irish Tenors, as headliner, and Interior Designer Barry Dixon and former Fox5 Anchor Will Thomas, now of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, as co-Emcees.

Co-hosts include:

• His Excellency, Dr. Hynek Kmoníček, The Ambassador of Czech Republic to the United States, Ms. Indira Gumarova, spouse. 
• His Excellency, Stanislav Vidovič, The Ambassador of Slovenia to the United States, Ms. Ljiljana Vidovič, spouse 
• His Excellency, Keith Azzopardi, the Ambassador of Malta to the United States of America, Ms. Daoruang Pimpila, spouse.
• Others TBA.

The co-hosts of the March 3rd concert are also part of the 2018 International Fashion Show taking place at the Belmont Perry House and will offer insights about what to expect at the upcoming Runway extravaganza.

WHAT:  Ticketed concert and reception at the historic Perry Belmont House, co-hosted by the Ambassadors of Malta, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic; others TBA.

WHEN:  3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Approx. Timeline:

3:30 p.m. – Doors open / Red Carpet arrivals

4:00 p.m. – Brief introductory remarks by Master of Ceremonies & other VIPs.

4:15 p.m. – Performance by Anthony Kearns, member of the double-platinum winning group, The Irish Tenors. Mr. Kearns will be accompanied by David George of Louisville, KY.

5:15 p.m. – Champagne Toast (complimentary glass of sparkling wine)

• Meet and Greet Opportunity with Mr. Kearns and Special Guests
• Self-guided tours of the beautiful Perry Belmont House — a registered historic site.

6:00 p.m. – Conclusion.

WHERE: The Perry Belmont House, 1618 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

WHY: This intimate but high-profile afternoon of song and inspiration will include a performance by Mr. Kearns, considered to be Ireland’s foremost tenor as well as one of the most powerful vocal artists on the stage today. The March 3rd event will be a kick-off to Spring and a celebration of the Irish season with one of the famed trio of The Irish Tenors, who remain one of the most successful acts on PBS today.

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Background:

Tenor Anthony Kearns

Anthony Kearns took the American television audience by storm in 1999 as the youngest member of The Irish Tenors with whom he has 12 CDs and five PBS specials. Their CDs have gone Gold, Platinum and Double Platinum. American critics hailed Kearns as perhaps the most likely of the three (Irish Tenors) to “achieve the level of tenor super stardom enjoyed by Pavarotti and a handful of other singers.” Anthony Kearns has a robust international solo career, frequently performs on television, at prominent charity benefits, in operas, and with the finest symphony orchestras in the world. Known for his vocal range, power, and versatility, his solo concert repertoire draws on the same music as the legendary John McCormack, and American favorite, Mario Lanza, as well as songs of his native Ireland, inspirational and patriotic songs from the American Songbook, and well-loved melodies to sing along to.

Interior Designer Barry Dixon

Inspired by acres of lush Virginia countryside, Barry Dixon is known for a distinct aesthetic that blends Western styles with global influences from a childhood spent abroad in India, Pakistan, Korea, New Caledonia and South Africa. With projects spanning the world, Dixon imagines interiors that infuse artifacts and antiques with present‐day motifs ‐ all preserving the history and personality of the home’s owners and their treasures.

Dixon’s work is featured in Barry Dixon Interiors and Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color, both by Brian Coleman (author) and Edward Addeo (photographer) and Barry Dixon Inspirations and Fortuny Interiors, both by Brian Coleman (author)  and Erik Kvalsvik (photographer). Dixon lives and works in his 1907 Edwardian estate, Elway Hall, located on 270 acres of farmland in the heart of Fauquier County, Virginia’s horse country. 

Former Fox5 Anchor Will Thomas – Now with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Will Thomas is an Emmy-award winning, news anchor you may best know from his many years on Fox 5 Television in Washington. In 2016, he decided to leave the station and eventually joined TTR Sotheby’s International Realty representing clients in DC, Virginia and Maryland. After nearly 20 years as one of our region’s most trusted broadcast journalists, Will is now using his unique skill set and visibility to market homes. Every home has a story and he tells it with the same integrity and creativity he brought to his popular television reports. Real estate is a natural fit for Will as he has a long, successful history of buying, designing and selling properties across our area. Some of his homes have been featured in regional and national publications. Always a TTR Sotheby’s client, Will knows firsthand what it’s like to be the client and to leverage one of the world’s most recognized and respected luxury brands. 

The Perry Belmont House

The Perry Belmont House is possibly the finest, intact example of a Beaux Arts style mansion in Washington, D.C. The exterior decoration is reminiscent of 15th and 16th century French château architecture, and its most prominent feature is the grand upper floor, capped with a copper-trimmed slate roof, accented with magnificent stone urns and finials. There simply is no grander space in Washington, D.C. to entertain. The history, architecture and priceless décor is unparalleled.

CONTACTS:

Mr. Lawrence J. von Weigel (Belmont Perry House): 202.667.4737

Ms. Kirsten Fedewa (Anthony Kearns): 202.365.6936

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