This event is geared to engage , musicians, venue owners, local businesses, event planners, tech developers, writers and music fans of all ages. How do social networks help build a stronger cultural community in our city. What are the tools we are using? How should we as a community engage each other on a more meaningful basis. How do musicians transform this meaningful engagement into a greater fanbase. Who in DC is having the most success doing this? How does each part of the cultural community play a role in our social network?
Metro Music Source will be co-hosting an evening of networking speakers and panels. The event will begin with an introduction by Hosan Lee, Founder and CEO of TableTribes and will be followed by a series of group discussions. Participants will include:
Chris MacDonald of HugeFan,
Jon Meyers of the Vinyl District,
Andy Cerutti of Fort Knox Recordings,
Stephanie Williams of DC Music Download,
Chris Richards Pop Music Critic for the Washington Post,
Jimmy Rhodes of Hood Booking, Inc (R&R Hotel + DC9),
Diana Ezerins Production Coordinator for the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center,
Bob Boilen creator/host of NPR’s All Songs Considered
Jennifer Vinson of DC Setlist/ Hamilton Live,
Jem Bahaijoub of ImaginePR,
Dave Mallen of Innovation Station Music and many more…
SCHEDULE:
5:30pm – Mingle Drink Be Merry
6:00pm- 6:30pm – Presentations, Opening Statement and Q&A
6:30pm – 8:00pm – Participant and Panel Discussion
8:00pm – 9:00pm – Metro Music Source – Music Industry Networking Happy Hour
Union Market, the highly acclaimed food market redeveloped by EDENS, one of the nation’s leading retail real estate owners and developers, will host a Cocktail Seminar “To Have and Have Another – A Hemingway Cocktail Companion” with member of The Museum of the American Cocktail and author of the newly released book of the same name, Philip Greene.
Explore the drinks that Hemingway enjoyed, spiced with biographical tidbits, anecdotes, history of the drinks and the bars, and other folklore. Samples of Hemingway’s legendary cocktails will be served along with delicious appetizers. Mixologist and Buffalo & Bergen owner, Gina Chersevani will be mixing cocktails for the event. Signed copies of Mr. Greene’s book are included in the admission price. Proceeds will benefit The Museum of the American Cocktail.
iStrategyLabs and No Kings Collective are making it happen again. We’re throwing a party to close out Social Media Week and surprise! We’re making it social in so many ways.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The entire night you’ll see custom, locally made art by our boys No Kings Collective @NoKingsDC on display around the venue with a card that says #NameMe1,2,3, etc. Tweet @SMWWDC using that hashtag and what you would name it and you might win that piece! Cool, right?
- Have a dance off while listening to Dance for the Dying and DJ Bishop D.
WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK?
Social Media Week is a global platform that connects people, content and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media. Delivered primarily through a network of internationally hosted biannual conferences and online through social and mobile media, Social Media Week brings hundreds of thousands of people together through learning experiences that aim to advance our understanding of social media’s role in society. Washington, DC will join the ranks of other major cities around the world this February, including Copenhagen, Doha, Hamburg, Lagos, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo.
The Greater Washington Heart Ball has moved to the District this year, and for the first time ever will take place at the iconic National Building Museum and will be adding a young professional’s event, Heart After Dark that will take place in conjunction with the Heart Ball. American Heart Month activities are rounded out with this black-tie affair. Proceeds from the Heart Ball and Heart After Dark benefit lifesaving research and education and advocacy campaigns by the American Heart Association. Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of people in the United States today.
WHAT: The Heart Ball is a premier society even and a celebration of the life-saving work of the American Heart Association. The event brings together more than 500 of the region’s most prominent physician, corporate, health care, and community leaders. The night will be hosted by actor, director, producer, writer, composer and heart survivor, Robby Benson. Benson is best known for starring in films such as “Ice Castles”, “Ode to Billy Joe”, “The Chosen”, “Running Brave”, in his own screenplay for the Warner Bros. basketball classic, “One on One” and to a new generation as the voice of Beast in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The night will also feature a live performance piece of Christopher Janney’s “HeartBeat” sung by music sensations, The Persuasions. The evening includes, live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and special presentations to honor the United States Military and support organizations through the Heart Heroes program. Also new this year, there will be an after party for young professionals.
WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 6:30pm-1:00am
- · 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction
- · 7:30 p.m. – Opening remarks, Dinner, Live Auction
- · 9:00 p.m. – Heart After Dark hosts a private reception upstairs
- · 10:00 p.m. – Heart After Dark joins the Heart Ball for dancing and live entertainment
- · 1:00 a.m. – Evening concludes
WHERE: The National Building Museum, 401 F St NW
WHO:
- · Actor and survivor Robby Benson – event host
- · Matt Voorhees, Chief Executive Office/Co-Founder of Anybill and 2013 Heart Ball Chair
- · Heart Hero Honorees and survivor honorees
- · Prominent business leaders, cardiologists, dignitaries and AHA Leadership
WHY: Events such as the Heart Ball bring the community together to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke and raise money for research. The fact is that heart disease kills more people annually than the next five causes of death combined – and this is a shocking statistic to many. The key is to raise awareness on issues like the fact that while 1 in 31 women will die of breast cancer, almost one in three will die from a cardiovascular disease.
The funds raised by the Heart Ball go toward local community outreach efforts to educate the public about heart disease, stroke and the effects of childhood obesity. Funds also go toward critical cardiovascular research. Research funded by the American Heart Association has led to important scientific breakthroughs that include: Artificial Valves, CPR, Clot-Busting Drugs, Pacemakers, Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery, Medicines to Control High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol. It has also led to important discoveries like the link between smoking and heart disease and to food labeling guidelines.
Art Soiree Productions will present its 4th annual Live Viewing Night of OSCARS – 85th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Georgetown Ritz-Carlton, 3100 South Street NW, Washington, DC. The event is organized to celebrate and toast to the winners and all the talented people in the movie industry that entertain us throughout the year with their creations.
Night’s guests will enjoy a true Hollywood Glamour experience with Red Carpet, Flash Lights, Cameras, Interviews, Live Broadcasting, Live Music, Live Entertainment, Specialty Themed Cocktails, Oscars Pool and watch a live telecast of the 85th Academy Awards on multiple screens. The evening will feature special live performance by St. Charles String Quartet playing songs from the Oscar nominated movies.
Art Soiree’s Live Viewing Night of Oscars is the most visible and successful event in Washington, DC on Oscar night. The night benefits Art Soiree’s local artistic efforts and the funds are used to support organization’s wide range of initiatives, including production of local art exhibits showcasing local talents and sponsoring DC artists on a national and international levels such as showcasing them at the annual Art Basel Miami Beach fair.
The Ritz-Carlton and epgPR have partnered with Art Soiree Productions as the evening’s generous Co-Sponsors.
Tickets for the event are on sale and can be purchase at http://oscarsdc2013.eventbrite
Regular package: $30 Pre-Sale, $40 General
Event is 21+, Strictly Black Tie Attire, Red carpet, photo props, step and repeat, admission to Degrees lounge area, 5 tv screens, cash bar, and more
VIP package: $75 Pre-Sale, $90 General
Event is 21+, Strictly Black Tie Attire, Red carpet, admission to ballroom with lounge seating and broadcasting on 7.5x10ft screen, complimentary hors d’ouevres, private cash bar, gift bags, live entertainment, musical band, photo props, step and repeat, and more
At the The Foggy Bottom Association and the Arts Club’s Literature Committee are proud to present an evening with author Thomas Mallon, who will discuss and autograph copies of his acclaimed bestseller, Watergate: A Novel.
Mallon’s dramatized account of the infamous political scandal that rocked the Nixon White House landed a coveted spot on both the Washington Post’s “50 Best Works of Fiction for 2012” and the New York Time’s “100 Notable Books of 2012.” Thomas Mallon’s previous books of fiction include Henry and Clara, Bandbox, and Fellow Travelers. He has also written volumes of nonfiction about plagiarism (Stolen Words), diaries (A Book of One’s Own), letters (Yours Ever) and the Kennedy assassination (Mrs. Paine’s Garage), as well as two books of essays (Rockets and Rodeos and In Fact).
His work appears in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Book Review and other publications. Mallon received his Ph. D. in English and American Literature from Harvard University and taught for a number of years at Vassar College. His honors include Guggenheim and Rockefeller fellowships, the National Book Critics Circle citation for reviewing, and the Vursell prize of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, for distinguished prose style.
He has been literary editor of Gentlemen’s Quarterly and deputy chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and he was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He currently directs the Creative Writing program at The George Washington University in Washington, D. C and resides in Foggy Bottom.
Red Sprinkle and Squareroot Group partner with the American Heart Association for “Heart 2 Heart”; an event that will benefit AHA and the countless individuals who benefit from its services and philanthropy.
With a growing rate of heart disease affecting all members of American communities, it is no wonder the American Heart Association has become the leading organization to encourage heart health and awareness. In order to support its efforts, on Wednesday, February 27th (6-9pm), Red Sprinkle and Squareroot Group will partner with the American Heart Association for “Heart 2 Heart”; an event that will benefit AHA and the countless individuals who benefit from its services and philanthropy. Over the course of the night, guests will enjoy themed cocktails and small plates, provided by Hotel Rouge’s exquisite bar and culinary staff. Guests will also participate in a silent auction featuring donated items and services provided by local and national businesses. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association’s longstanding mission to educate, serve and inspire.
OS Fashion & The Selected Few have produced an opportunity for you to catalyze change in the District! Join us for a Town Hall Meeting at iStrategy Labs, where we will host a discussion focused on analyzing and improving DC’s retail and fashion industry. You will not want to miss this opportunity to discuss, share, network, and work towards improving DC’s robust community!
February 27th, 2013
iStrategy Labs
1630 Connecticut Ave NW, 7th Floor
6:00PM – 9:00PM
RSVP ONLY EVENT
$10 – OS Fashion Members
$20 – Non Members
Featured Participants:
Peter Corbett, Founder and CEO of iStrategyLabs – a digital agency that develops solutions to clients’ challenges and brings them to life in the online and offline world. A tireless champion of innovation, and disruptors everywhere – Peter has become a globally sought after speaker and mentor. His network extends deeply across the US, into Finland, Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, India and beyond. He remains a definitive connector and leader among Washington DC’s creative and technology community having spent years as a grassroots organizer driven to build a healthy ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the nation’s capital.
Clients Include: Disney, ESPN, GE, Microsoft, NASDAQ, Intel, American Eagle Outfitters, Pinkberry, Honest Tea, Coca-Cola, Crate & Barrel/CB2, The US Army, Deloitte, McKinsey, Volkswagen, Ford, Hilton, and more.
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Keith Sellars, President & CEO of Washington, DC Economic Partnership – a public-private partnership dedicated to promoting business opportunities throughout the District. He has successfully led initiatives that have attracted both national and local retailers to the District of Columbia including Target, Best Buy, Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s, Apple, Whole Foods and Costco, as well as playing a significant role in developing the structures that have made the WDCEP a successful organization.
Sellars has been recognized within the District government and the greater business community. His professional associations include the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, DC Building Industry Association, African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) and International Economic Development Council.
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Ryan Fox, Tailor & Legacy of William Fox & Co. – Started in 1965 by Craig Fox and William Frank, Wm Fox & Co set out with the mission to bring Washington’s gentlemen the finest clothing and furnishings from around the world. With William leaving the business in the 70′s, Craig vowed to keep his dream alive to create the best men’s shop in Washington. Wm Fox became a true family business with Craig’s son Ryan joining the business in 2006. A fine example of retail longevity, and success in the Nation’s Capital.
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Dian Holton, Editorial art director with AARP The Magazine. Dian has 14 years of retail styling experience along with visual display expertise with GAP, Banana Republic and Anthropologie. She blogs fashion for AARP.org interviewing 50+ fashion icons like Norma Kamali, profiling costume designers, and showcasing apparel geared towards that demographic. In addition, she has devoted close to a decade of her personal time as an active Washington DC board member of AIGA (The Professional Association for Design). Her current role is to oversee mentoring initiatives that will aid in the education, inspiration and growth of designers and creatives in the local area.
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This Town Hall Discussion will be Moderated by
Grant Harris, Owner & Chief Style Consultant, Image Granted, LLC – a Washington, DC based image consulting company founded in 2009 dedicated to solving the complex image, style & fashion issues of today’s professional man. Image Granted provides local and international corporate branding, market research, product development, speaking engagements, private consultations and other value-based services for corporate entities and individuals in need of practical & affordable style advice.
About Our Event Hosts:
Open Source Fashion: OS Fashion is a helpful community of Fashion, Retail, and Technology professionals. We produce events regularly in NYC (April 2011) & DC (January 2013) that are focused on educating our community, and finding collaborative opportunities amongst our member innovators.
The Selected Few is a Washington, DC based global menswear consulting company focused on improving the relationship between buyers, vendors and consumers through data, education, and event planning. We are laying the foundation for a more engaging and intimate buying process. It’s where menswear means business.
Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s is the first exhibition to explore the thriving underground of Washington, D.C., during the 1980s, giving visual form to the raucous energy of graffiti, Go-Go music, and a world-renowned punk and hardcore scene.
Curator’s Talk: Roger Gastman
Wednesday, February 27, 7 p.m.
$10 Members; $12 Public
To complement Pump Me Up, the exhibition he curated, graffiti historian Roger Gastman discusses the graffiti of Washington, D.C. Gastman began writing graffiti as a teenager in Bethesda. An exhibition viewing and book signing follows the talk.
The exhibition explores the visual culture of the “other D.C.,” demonstrating its place in the history of street art as well as that of America’s capital city. In the midst of notorious problems with drugs and corruption, D.C. gave birth to an infectious visual culture captured in the exhibition through posters, graffiti, graphic art, archival photographs, and ephemera. Pump Me Up tells a local history from a local point of view, while providing a framework for the contemporary surge of interest in street art and underground graphics.
Pump Me Up traces the history of graffiti in Washington while emphasizing its inextricable ties to the burgeoning forms of local music. The exhibition highlights the vibrant scene that sprang up around Go-Go, a local form of funk pioneered by Chuck Brown and others, including the stripped-down “Go-Go graffiti” style. Started by neighborhood “crews,” this style became a hallmark of the D.C. style of graffiti writing. Around the same time, an underground hardcore and punk scene sprang up in venues like the Wilson Center and the 9:30 Club.
Ephemera, photos, flyers, posters, records, newspaper clippings, stage clothes, instruments, video loops, and much more, all made largely between 1980 and 1992, will fill the Corcoran’s Atrium and Rotunda, bringing the era to life. The exhibition includes sections on graffiti writers (notably the work of COOL “DISCO” DAN), the D.C. punk, hardcore, and Go-Go scenes, concert posters made by the Baltimore-based Globe printing press, and visual culture from the drug wars.
Pump Me Up is curated by Roger Gastman, who began writing graffiti as a teenager in Bethesda, Maryland. Since then, he has founded and published the pop culture magazines While You Were Sleeping and Swindle, with Shepard Fairey, and authored a dozen graffiti art books including The History of American Graffiti (with Caleb Neelon; 2011). In 2011 he curated, with Jeffrey Deitch and Aaron Rose, the exhibition Art in the Streets at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Gastman’s film production credits include Banksy’s Exit through the Gift Shop and the graffiti documentary Wall Writers, and he is currently directing a documentary for Sanrio/Hello Kitty on the history of the brand and its fans.
