Ladies in Red Fundraising Happy Hour
Guests will be treated to a live fashion preview from Walish Gooshe designer, Greg Taylor. There will also be an exclusive blogger lounge, and specialty cocktails such as “The Red Bottom.”
6:00pm til 9:00pm, Wed Mar 20 @ Hotel Rouge, 1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
The Ladies in Red Fundraising Happy Hour will be held on Wednesday, March 20th at the Hotel Rouge (1315 16th St. NW DC) from 6-9pm. The event is to benefit the Red Sprinkle Fashion Camp, a nonprofit fashion program that teaches teens about entrepreneurship and the creative arts industry. Guests will be treated to a live fashion preview from Walish Gooshe designer, Greg Taylor. There will also be an exclusive blogger lounge, and specialty cocktails such as “The Red Bottom” RSVP to info@redsprinkle.com
Washington’s petal partiers will gather for the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Pink Tie Party fundraiser on Wednesday, March 20 from 7:00 to 11:00pm. The Party, held on the first day of spring and the Festival, kicks off the 2013 celebration of the 101st anniversary of the gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, held through April 14. Venezuelan-born chef, restaurateur, television host and published author Lorena Garcia hosts the event. One of the country’s leading Latina chefs, Lorena’s passion and charisma is the perfect complement to an evening that celebrates innovation and creativity, also seen throughout the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
The seventh annual fundraiser, presented by Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and ESCADA Cherry in the Air, kicks off the season of the blossoms at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel (999 Ninth Street, NW). Guests embrace the Party’s theme donning pink ties and springtime styles. Host chef Lorena Garcia has been a judge on NBC’s “America’s Next Great Restaurant,” a guest chef on the season finale of Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars,” and has competed on season four of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.” In August 2012 she opened her second traveler’s restaurant, Lorena Garcia Tapas at the Atlanta Airport, in the wake of her flagship Lorena Garcia Cocina in Miami. Her first cookbook, Lorena Garcia’s New Latin Classics, was published in September 2011. Active in the community and a staunch advocate to fight childhood obesity, she created the Big Chef, Little Chef program that explores healthy cooking through hands-on workshops for families. She has also recently collaborated with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to bring fresh, healthy and tasty recipes into thousands of school cafeterias across the country. The programs are examples of her commitment to health and well-being of America’s families.
In a delicious start to spring, top restaurants and esteemed chefs throughout metro-DC create enticing cherry, blossom, spring and Festival-inspired dishes for the Party. More than 35 restaurants participate, including Ambar, Art and Soul, Bistro Bis,Charlie Palmer Steak, El Centro D.F., Farmers Fishers Bakers, Founding Farmers,LINCOLN, The Majestic, Masa 14, Teddy & The Bully Bar, Todd Gray’s Watershed Restaurant, RIS, Vidalia, Woodward Table, and ZENGO.
A spectacular silent auction contributes to the evening’s fundraising efforts, including alluring weekend getaways as well as unique dining, concert, sporting, and theater experiences. Proceeds benefit the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to support its events and programs that are largely free and open to the public. Admission, $200 per person, can be purchased online at nationalcherryblossomfestival.
On March 21, PeacePlayers International will host a charitable fundraiser to coincide with the beginning of the Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. All proceeds from the event will go directly to support PPI programming around the world. The organization is dedicated to bridging divides, developing leaders and changing perceptions by bringing together children in areas of conflict through basketball
PeacePlayers International (PPI) is a global non-profit organization that brings together children from divided areas to play basketball. PPI coaches and mentors work year round to unite, educate and inspire young people to create a more peaceful world. PeacePlayers International operates year round programs in Cyprus, Northern Ireland, the Middle East and South Africa. Through PPI’s Sports and Peace Innovation Network (PPI – SPIN), PPI has worked with organizations in Afghanistan, Yemen, Argentina, Ethiopia and Chicago, providing training and consulting services to others seeking to harness the power of sport for youth civic engagement, leadership development and conflict transformation.
PPI is excited to build on the excitement of the start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and host a fun party that will also benefit the children in the regions were it works. The event will be held in Washington, DC, at the popular Capitale restaurant and lounge – 1301 K Street, NW. Tickets are $75 each ($90 at the door) and include open bar, appetizers from Hill Country BBQ and an entry into a bracket competition. The event will run 6-9 PM. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are currently available on the PPI website at, http://www.peaceplayersintl.
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is hitting the road withD23′s Disney Fanniversary Celebration, commemorating dozens of unforgettable Disney milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries in 2013!
Each show will be hosted by a Disney archivist and D23 Team member and will highlight the rich behind-the-scenes stories of these magical moments through rarely or never-before-seen film footage, concept art, photography, and exclusive interviews with many of your favorite Disney Legends and luminaries.
D23 will lead guests on a journey through dozens of unforgettable Disney moments that have delighted generations of Disney fans, including beloved movies like Peter Pan, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and the first Pirates of the Caribbeanfilm; classic characters like Mickey Mouse and Chip ‘n’ Dale; favorite attractions and entertainment spectaculars at Disney parks such as Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, Horizons, and Mickey’s Toontown; the openings of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland, the launch of The Disney Channel; the first voyage of Disney Cruise Line; and the momentous founding of The Walt Disney Company in, of course, 1923.
Following each presentation, guests will have the opportunity to briefly mix and mingle with presenters and fellow Disney fans. Plus, we will have a special treasure from the Walt Disney Archives available on display!
D23′s Disney Fanniversary Celebration events will be held in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C so we can “Unlock the Magic” of Disney and D23 from coast to coast!
Open Bar 9-10pm
Unlimited Deep Eddy Vodka 9pm-midnight
Black and white photos by Joy Asico on Guest of a Guest
Additional liquors TBA
DJ TBA
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
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:
- Chef Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray of Todd Gray’s Muse at the Corcoran
- Svetlana Legetic of Brightest Young Things
- Kelly Magyarics of Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting
Anna Spiegel and Jessica Voelker, Washingtonian magazine - Gina Chersevani, Hank’s Oyster Bar and Eddy, Buffalo & Bergen
- Sarah Newman, Curator of Contemporary Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art
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.
Join Early Mountain Vineyards as we team up with our Best of Virginia partner Chatham Vineyards for our First Annual Oyster Festival. Come out to the vineyard to enjoy a day of fresh Eastern Shore oysters, clams, chowder and all the fixings. For the perfect pairing, each guest will receive two complimentary glasses of 2010 Church Creek Steel Chardonnay. While you are here, take in the views of the Blue Ridge foothills while enjoying music from The Green Boys and Chamomile & Whiskey. For our foodie guests, we will offer a limited number of VIP tickets that will include a seat in the studio audience recording of Foodie and the Beast show with Nycci and David Nellis. Seating is limited!
When:
March 23, 2013 (Saturday)
VIP Tickets: 10:30 a.m. Entrance
Regular Tickets: Noon Entrance
Driving Directions are found at https://earlymountain.com/
- $55 ticket includes all you can eat Eastern Shore oysters, clams & chowder and all the fixings, along with 2 glasses of Chatham Church Creek Steel Chardonnay.
- $65 VIP ticket includes the above and early bird entrance to the festival and studio audience tickets for a VIP live taping of Foodie and the Beast, including samples of all of the products featured on the show.
NOTE: This event is 21+. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. Tickets purchased for a person under the age of 21 will be forfeited. Two glasses of 2010 Church Creek Steel Chardonnay are included with your ticket price. Additional wine may be purchased. Wine Flights will be available for purchase in the tasting room only.
The DC Beer Festival brings together dozens of craft and international breweries, as well as DC’s best local breweries. The event will feature live music, beer and food pairing classes, some delicious beers, and plenty of surprises. Admission is $40 with a choice of two sessions, 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm. Admissions includes unlimited tastings, with food sold separately. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
1:00pm til 9:00pm, Sat Mar 23 @ Nationals Ballpark, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
The inaugural DC Beer Festival brings together dozens of craft and international breweries, as well as DC’s best local breweries. The event will feature live music, beer and food pairing classes, some delicious beers, and plenty of surprises. Admission is $40 with a choice of two sessions, 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm. Admissions includes unlimited tastings, with food sold separately. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
The Leukemia Ball will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with entertainment by Dana Carvey, and Jim Belushi and the Sacred Heart Band. The event is expected to raise $3.1 million for LLS’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels. For more information visitwww.leukemiaball.org.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Leukemia Ball Presented by Bio in Partnership with Genentech
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Entertainment Provided by Dana Carvey, and Jim Belushi and the Sacred Heart Band
6:00 p.m. – VIP Reception
6:30 p.m. – General Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. – Dinner, Entertainment, Mercedes-Benz Raffle
