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The Global Party Aims to Rock the Vote in DC
Written by . Published: September 19 2011
The Global
Party, which took place in various cities around the globe this
past weekend, had its own glamorous soiree in Washington, DC last
Friday night (September 16). The party's theme, an inspiration
based on PhileasFogg in Around the World in 80 Days, made its
way in cities like Los Angeles and New York and as far away as
Paris and Dubai.
The Global
Party also had a fundraising initiative in mind, with each
party having a dedicated charity. Washington, DC’s beneficiary was Rock the
Vote, which promotes young people registering to vote and
getting them active in their political landscape. Held at
Lima on K Street, NW, the multi-floor lounge
played host to actresses Hayden Panettiere ("Heroes",
Scream 4) and Taryn Manning (8 Mile, Hustle & flow). Manning, who now adds fashion designer to
her resume, also manned the turntables for a set in the DJ booth.
Manning and Panettiere both signed a Gibson
Guitar up for grabs, with proceeds going
towards Rock the Vote. Models from Saks Fifth Avenue struck a
pose throughout the venue and signature cocktails flowed until the
wee hours. Each invitee also received a special edition silver Keyâ€2 Luxury ring to "unlock" The Global Party
internationally and grant them access to thousands of personal
contacts and VIP privileges for life.
Other select
host venues around the world range from Rain in Las Vegas, Bed Supperclub in Bangkok, Bungalow 8 in London, and
Greenhouse in New York, to Ocean in Copenhagen, La Zagaleta in Marbella, and M1nt in Shanghai.
(Photos
courtesy of John Frank)
Laura Carlson is an entertainment reporter who has covered red carpets in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. She is a slave to celebrity news and has a passion for pop culture. You can follow her on twitter @lauraleecarlson.