Dining with a Diva Archive

Celebrities Flock to MSNBC’s White House Correspondents Dinner After Party

Posted on May 6, 2012 | 1 Comment
For YEARS I’ve dreamed of going to nerd prom (B.K.A. “The White House Correspondents’ Dinner). This year, I at least got to go to MSNBC’s amazing nerd prom after party at the Italian Embassy as a correspondent for EBONY.com! And all the nerds and celebrities...
Full Story
Georgia Brown’s V-Day Dinner Winner Shares Her Prize With Us

Posted on February 24, 2012 | 1 Comment
At the beginning of February, in honor of my 6 Months No Dating Pledge ending on Valentine’s Day, I gave away a Valentine’s Day Dinner for two at Georgia Brown’s in D.C. Brandy was our winner and here is her story: Late January going through...
Full Story
I Believe in “Galentine’s Day”! PICS from My Celebration at DC’s own CoCo Sala

Posted on February 20, 2012 | 2 Comments
If you’re not up on the hit NBC comedy series, “Parks and Recreation,” you’re late! Hulu it, ASAPtually. Series star Amy Poehler’s quirky, random and clever sense of humor is right up my alley, and her character, Leslie Knope — passionate Deputy Director of Parks...
Full Story
No Romance on Valentine’s Day is No Reason Not to Love

Posted on January 31, 2012 | 3 Comments
There’s a triple-negative in the title of this post, but I can’t think of any other way to say it. So many people have expressed a desire to enter my Valentine’s Day Giveaway of $150 dinner for two at Georgia Brown’s, yet have not entered...
Full Story
UPDATED: WE HAVE A WINNER!! Valentine’s Day Giveaway! $150 Dinner for Two at Georgia Brown’s in DC!

Posted on January 27, 2012 | 27 Comments
UPDATED 2/3/2012: We have a winner! Congratulations, Catherine Jones Brandy Jackson!! Since Catherine didn’t claim her prize, next in line is Brandy Jackson!! (updated 2/4) Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14, 2012, ironically marks the end of my Six Months No Dating Pledge! I have spent the...
Full Story
Porgy & Bess — A Review & A Ticket Discount

Posted on January 22, 2012 | 6 Comments
Full Disclosure: I received tickets to review Porgy & Bess, and as always, the generosity had no impact on the integrity of my review. The opera Porgy & Bess is an African American classic love story that has been performed on stages all over the...
Full Story
A Diva Discount to See Porgy & Bess on Broadway!

Posted on December 28, 2011 | 2 Comments
In case you didn’t win tickets to see Porgy & Bess in my Very Diva Christmas Giveaway, don’t worry! I’ve got your Diva Discount on tickets right here! ORDER NOW AND SAVE UP TO 35% through February 26th, 2012$89* Orch/Front Mezz (Reg. $137) $69* Rear...
Full Story
(UPDATED: We Have a Winner!) A DCDistrictDiva Christmas Giveaway!

Posted on December 23, 2011 | 19 Comments
UPDATED 12/28: The winner is C. Scott! But if you didn’t win, don’t worry, I’ve still got your back! Get the Diva Discount on your tickets to see Porgy & Bess in THIS POST. Merry Christmas and thanks for playing! Keep Chasing God + Purpose...
Full Story
I’ve Been to “The Mountaintop”! A Review and a Diva Discount

Posted on November 21, 2011 | 3 Comments
** Disclaimer: Though it has not impacted the integrity of my review of this play, I did receive tickets for really awesome seats to complete the review. All the better to see the tiny details and report back to you, my dears Watch: The Mountaintop,...
Full Story
VIDEO: MLK Memorial Concert — Interviews with Civil Rights & Music Legends!

Posted on August 26, 2011 | 3 Comments
Last night, I had the supreme pleasure of attending the MLK Memorial Message in the Music Concert at the Convention Center. India.Aire graced us with her soulful singing and dancing accompanied by Israeli singer Idan Raichel. She even sang for a packed auditorium a song...
Full Story