I recently attended my husband’s company holiday party at the Mexican Cultural Institute in the Columbia Heights area, just north of Meridian Hill Park. What a magnificent building! Built in 1910, it later served as the Mexican Embassy. Main Event catered the event and did an excellent job (loved the prosciutto and brie mini sandwiches!) and the Moonlighters band kept up the festive atmosphere. I hope to be able to post some pro photos soon from Tony Brown of Imijination Photography.
Advantages: about 4 block walk from Columbia Heights Metro station; great for 100 people or less. Could do wedding ceremony and reception in same location; elevator available for those who could not climb stairs.
Challenges: no on-site parking. only a 2-stall ladies room; some of the lighting could not be dimmed.
Mexican Cultural Institute entrance
Spacious foyer could be good for cocktails. Art exhibition space to the right.
Another beautiful room which was used for cocktail hour. One side has a piano and pipe organ.
The room between the ballroom and cocktail room was were the bar was located. Note the beautiful fireplace and mirror.
Main ballroom, looking back into the hallway.
The magnificent tiled alcove, which is attached to the main ballroom. Perfect spot for a band and dancing.
event accomplished 
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