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Artini

Calendar
Tickets
When:
March 23, 2013 @ 12:30 AM – 3:45 AM
2013-03-23T00:30:00+00:00
2013-03-23T03:45:00+00:00
Where:
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th Street Northwest
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 20006
USA
Cost:
$125 - 200
Contact:
Event website
Arts/Theatre Other Entertainment

Friday, March 22, 8:30 p.m.–midnight (VIP Speakeasy opens at 7:30 p.m.)

Tickets go on sale February 11 to 1869 Society members and February 19 to the public.

Attire: Creative Cocktail

Presented by the Corcoran’s 1869 Society, ARTINI is a vibrant evening of art, cocktails, entertainment, and dancing. The gala is the culmination of a month-long celebration in which eight mixologists from the District’s most prominent restaurants and bars compete to see who can create the most artistic martini. Sample all eight artinis and view the works from the collection that inspired them. The evening also features hors d’oeuvres and dancing. The city’s favorite artini, as chosen via online vote, will be revealed at the gala.

  • General Ticket, Member and Non-Member Price: $125
  • VIP Ticket, 1869 Society Price: $169
  • VIP Ticket, Non-Member Price: $200

Artini mixologists

Meet ARTINI chair Lindley Thornburg and the mixologists atCorcoran People. Beginning Friday, March 1, each venue will offer its artini and will showcase it at a Feature Night. Come sample artinis at these eight events and enter a raffle to win VIP tickets and gift certificates.

ARTINI is hosted by the 1869 Society, the Corcoran’s circle of young benefactors. All proceeds benefit the NOW at the Corcoranexhibition and performance series.

VIP Opportunity: The Art of Craft Cocktails

For the third year, ARTINI will celebrate a “Critics’ Choice” selection, in addition to the winner of the popular vote. In order to select the Critics’ Choice winner, taste, presentation, and the artini’s connection to the artwork will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges:

1869 Society membership at the Dual level or above permits up to two tickets at the 1869 Society member price. Discounts on membership are available when you join 1869 while buying your ARTINI tickets.

Must be 21+ to attend; proper identification required for entry. Please drink responsibly; over-intoxication will not be tolerated.

No walk-ins permitted. No refunds permitted. Tickets are non-transferable.

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