Brides-to-be planning to exchange vows in Washington or Baltimore, can’t miss . On Sunday, March 3rd from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., brides, grooms and anyone helping plan the big day are invited to peruse the area‘s top vendors at this annual event. Guests will be shuttled between three of Washington’s top wedding venues: The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, The St. Regis Hotel and theDecatur House on Lafayette Square. (Limo buses will be stationed in front of each property to shuttle guests to each location throughout the afternoon and evening). Additionally, the first 300 brides who purchase tickets toEngaged! will receive a complimentary take-away filled with fabulous goodies.
WHEN: Engaged! Washington, DC will be held Sunday, March 3rd from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Engaged!
HOW: Engaged! Washington, DC is priced at $65 per person, and Engaged! Tickets must be purchased in advance at: http://engaged-wedding-
WHERE: Engaged! Washington, DC will be held at three venues: The St. Regis Hotel Washington, DC, located at 923 16th & K Streets, NW, 20006; The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, located at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, 20004; Decatur House on Lafayette Square, located at 1610 H Street, NW, 20006.
WHY: From fashion and food, to dance floor fun, brides can check off all their wedding day needs in one fell swoop. Scout dresses for the bridal party and bouquet arrangements, while sipping Moët and sampling hors d’œuvres and cakes. Couples can also have their engagement portrait taken, check out the latest in make-up or hair trends, and more. Guys can also join-in on the fun—there is a private men’s lounges at each show where grooms-to-be can sip cocktails while admiring various styles of tuxedos. A complete list of participating vendors is listed below:
The Willard Intercontinental Hotel,
http://washington.
Edge Floral, http://www.edgeflowers.com/
Elan Artists, http://www.elanartists.com/
Terri Bergman Events, http://www.terribergmanevents.
SoCo Events, http://socoevents.com/
Laura Hooper Invitations & Maps, http://lhcalligraphy.com/
Honeymoon Islands, http://www.honeymoonislands.
The Pie Sisters, http://piesisters.com/
Red Door Spa, http://www.reddoorspas.com/
Freed Photography, http://www.freedphoto.com/
David Hartcorn Photography, http://davidhartcornweddings.
Bloomingdales Bridal Registry, http://www.bloomingdales.com/
Riziks, http://www.riziks.com/
Fancy Cakes by Leslie, http://www.fancycakesbyleslie.
Jo Malone Perfumes, www.jomalone.com
Shutterbooth, http://shutterbooth.com/
Toy Box Productions, http://www.toyboxproductions.
St. Regis Hotel,
http://www.
Andy Kushner Entertainment, http://www.andykushner.com
Connoisseur Travel, http://www.ctltd.com/
Carl Ray Make Up Artist, http://www.
Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection, http://www.robinsonsbridal.
Thornwillow Press, http://www.thornwillow.com/
Toulies en Fleur, http://www.toulies.com/
Engaging Affairs, http://www.engagingaffairs.
Alton Lane, http://www.altonlane.com/
Sprinkles Cupcakes, http://www.sprinkles.com/
Moet Hennessy, http://www.moet.com/
Decatur House on Lafayette Square,http://www.whitehousehistory.
Sweet Hearts Patisserie, http://www.
Windows Catering, http://www.catering.com/
Janet Flowers Wedding & Event, http://www.weddingandevent.
Perfect Honeymoons, http://perfecthoneymoons.com/
The Dandelion Patch, http://www.thedandelionpatch.
Entertainment Exchange, http://www.
Sugarplum Tents, http://www.sugarplumtents.com/
The Cake Courtesan, http://www.thecakecourtesan.
Three Lights Photography, http://www.threelightsphoto.
Geomyra Lewis Weddings & Events, http://www.geomyralewis.com/
This dashing Canadian pianist is acclaimed as a “hero” (Los Angeles Times), a “spectacular pianist” (Fanfare) and a “smashing performer” (The Washington Post). A top-selling, award-winning recording artist as well as a concert performer, his discography covers a vast repertoire, and his signature performances of composers as varied as Liszt and John Corigliano have been hailed by critics as touchstone interpretations. In his Strathmore debut, LeFèvre will perform the Washington premiere of Francois Dompierre’s “24 Preludes,” written for and dedicated to the pianist by the composer.
Fans can observe this master artist at work, and hear young performers on the brink of their careers during a free master class on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Attendees can observe as LeFévre coaches high-level piano students on technique, interpretation and musicianship. Free, but tickets are required. Reservations can be made www.strathmore.org
Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m.
Free; Pre-registration encouraged
Ian MacKaye—D.C. native, musician, producer, and co-founder of Dischord Records—became an important voice in the development and influence of D.C. hardcore music in the 1980s. A member of bands such as Minor Threat, Teen Idles, Embrace, Fugazi, and the Evens, MacKaye continues to make music. For over three decades, he has remained a strong advocate for maintaining an independent identity in the music business. MacKaye sits down with Pump Me Up curator Roger Gastman to discuss growing up in the capital, the culture and energy of the city in the 1980s, and the legacy of D.C.’s punk rock music scene.
Description: STEMS of Success will convene professionals from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), government and non-profit sectors to create a prime networking affair. This posh event will be held at the Goethe Art Institut, a trendy art gallery in the heart of Washington D.C. Guests will have a chance to mingle with honorees from NASA, Teach for America & The Department of Energy. Philanthropist and entrepreneur Edie Fraser will host this networking event.
The featured event for the evening will be a luxury silent auction to directly benefit the Brilliant & Beautiful Foundation. Brilliant & Beautiful Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that supports the aspirations of women in scientific research and scientific enterprise. Their mission is to provide educational support, leadership, and opportunities for women pursuing careers in science.
Featured items include:
· a “staycation” getaway at the Gaylord National Resort
· Google NEXUS tablet
· Odyssey dinner cruise for two
GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUDES:Wine Tasting | Light Appetizers | Red Velvet Cupcakery
- Ten fabulous women cancer survivors who will work the ‘catwalk’ in fashions provided by Bloomingdales Chevy Chase,
- Ten equally adorable critters who will be decked out in outfits provided by Bone Jour.
- Delectable snackatizers provided by Bertucci’s, Cava, Clyde’s Rockville, Not Your Average Joe’s, Windows Catering and Zoe’s Kitchen.
- Flowing Champagne, thanks to Barefoot (Wine and Bubbly).
- Yummy cupcakes provided by Lilly Magilly’s.
- Limitless chocolate by Sarah Dwyer Chocolatiere
- Win awesome Raffle and Silent Auction items.Examples: Bark, Capital Grille, Daisey’s Pet Service, La Tasca, Vasilis, Landmark Theatre, Potomac River Running, Pet spay/neuter, Buca di Beppo, Olney Theatre, pet photo session. airbrush make-up sessionand so many more.
Loehmann’s, a national upscale off-price retailer, where women who love fashion, love to shop first, is bringing to the DC area the biggest and most exciting one-day bridal event at its store in Chevy Chase (5333 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC) on March 8, beginning at 7:00AM. Brides are encouraged to get there early to make sure they get their pick of the best selection.
Brides-to-be will have access to an extensive collection of over 600 designer wedding gowns from names including Allure Bridal, Bellisima, Casa Mia, Christina Wu, Demetrios and others. Loehmann’s will feature the large boutique-like set-up of wedding dresses on the store’s 2nd floor. While the original prices of the gowns are an eyebrow-raising $500 to $12,500, at Loehmann’s, each one is priced between $300 and $1,000, adding up to truly big savings for a bride’s big day!
Washington, DC’s 9th Annual Travel & Adventure Show is set to once again heat up the Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place, NW) this year, with the return of the Culinary Stage, showcasing gastronomic presentations featuring local, regional and global flavors. The show, which offers Washingtonians the opportunity to discover their inner explorer, returns Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, providing attendees the opportunity to explore hands-on activities, attend engaging travel seminars, and win incredible giveaways, all while finding the vacation of a lifetime.
Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism, the Culinary Stage will showcase chef demonstrations and discussions, and is hosted by Season 3 Hell’s Kitchen winner,Chef Rahman “Rock” Harper and America’s only female swordfishing captain, Linda Greenlaw, made famous in the movie “A Perfect Storm.” Since winning Hell’s Kitchen, Chef Rock has expanded his talents to writing and culinary instruction and is currently the Director of Kitchen Operations for DC Central Kitchen. Captain Greenlaw is the author of three New York Times bestselling books about life as a commercial fisherman, and is currently featured in the hit series, “Swords: Life on the Line” on the Discovery Channel. The schedule for the Stage is as follows:
Saturday, March 9:
11:00 am Mixologist Trey Wheat presents Cocktails from Around the World
including: My Ty (Japan), Erotique (France), Flavored Mojito (Cuba) and In a “Russ” IA (Russia)
12:30 pm
will discuss her Life on the Seas and cook up Swordfish with Blood Orange and Ginger
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
5-7:00 pm A Special Evening with Andrew Zimmern. In this interactive show, you’ll get to experience a day in the life of Andrew. Put your adventurous hat on. **Special Ticket Required to Attend this Event. $49 Tickets Online/$75 at the Door.
Sunday, March 10:
11:30 am
Panelists include: Sucheta Rawal, Travel Writer
Pierre Thiam, Chef, Restaurateur and Cookbook Author
Marc d’Entremont, Chef and Journalist
12:15 pm Cuisine and Spirit of New England
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
The Culinary Stage is just one of the many ways that show attendees can discover the myriad facets of traveling. Travel headliners on the Main Stage include travel icon Arthur Frommer, best-selling travel writer, publisher and creator of the Frommer’s series of travel guides; Andrew Zimmern, co-creator, host and contributing producer of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World; and Public broadcasting stalwartRick Steves, host of Rick Steves Europe, are among the industry luminaries who will host exclusive seminars for show attendees on various topics to help one plan an ideal vacation.
New this year, both SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment and Busch Gardens will play a role in the show, with exhibitions that are both entertaining and educational. SeaWorld Orlando will offer visitors a voyage to the icy world of Antarctica, providing a virtual sneak peek of the continent’s thrills and chills. Walk side by side with a penguin colony, go beneath the surface, become an Arctic explorer and enjoy a unique family experience. There will even be live Magellanic penguins making scheduled appearances.
Those interested in attending the Travel & Adventure Show can get discount tickets online for only $10 with promo code: DCPR. Tickets are $15 at the door, and children 16-and-under are free (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). To purchase tickets online, go to www.adventureexpo.com/
DC—Eight popular District bars are teaming up for a tasting tour of eight fine Irish whiskeys during the first annual DC Whiskey Walk on Saturday, March 9th. Participants enjoy a different 1-ounce pour of a leading Irish whiskey included in their ticket price as they go from venue to venue. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Becky’s Fund and Washington Literacy Center, leading local non-profit organizations that directly support vulnerable populations in Washington DC.
The Whiskey Walk gets participants into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit eight days early with specials on beer pairings, food pairings and the featured whiskeys. Uber, the on-demand Black Car service, is giving a $20.00 first ride credit to new users who participate in the Whiskey Walk. The crowd will begin their day by checking in from 12:00-3:00pm at James Hoban’s, and then proceed in whatever order they choose during this unique all-day tasting tour.
The event features an excellent selection of premium Irish whiskeys: Kilbeggan, Tryconnell, Redbreast 12 Year, Jameson 12 Year Special Reserve, Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel, Jameson, Powers Gold Label and Powers 12 Year Special Reserve. Participating bars and restaurants are: Board Room, Buffalo Billiards, Irish
Whiskey, James Hoban’s, Mackey’s, Maddy’s, Madhatter and Science Club.
Various levels of tickets with perks can be purchased at www.dcwhiskeywalk.com. Tickets start at $35.00 per person; group discounts and V.I.P. options are also available at $32.00-50.00.
Please join Samaritan Ministry to celebrate the Next Step Program and to honor the life and ministry of The Right Reverend Jane Holmes Dixon.
Saturday, March 9
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Silent Auction
Live Auction w/ Maureen Bunyan (Lead co-anchor at WJLA-TV_
Music by the Next Step Band
Festive Drinks
Heavy Hors d’Ouevres
