Please join the Bitches Who Brunch and Nival Salon & Spa for Brunch, Blowouts, and Bubbly. The day will include bottomless mimosas and bellinis, manicures, massages, and face masks, as well as muffins, cupcakes, and fruit tarlets from Something Sweet Bakery.
$20 admission. $50 VIP, which includes a blowout from Nival’s top stylists.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nival Salon & Spa, 5481 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Second Floor, Chevy Chase, Md.
Purchase tickets at: http://beautybrunch2013.eventbrite.com
The Westside Club of Georgetown and Caron Treatment Centers present “Drunk with Hope in Chicago. Tara Handron’s poignant and humorous one-woman play portrays a woman named Hope and many other female alcoholics (some sober, some not so sober) of various ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Tara Handron, the playwright and sole actor of this 60-minute play, discards clichéd depictions of recovery and relies on stories with depth, poignancy and humor to expose the raw emotions and experiences so many alcoholic women face.
“I wrote Drunk with Hope in Chicago to bring awareness to the reality that women face as recovering alcoholics” said Handron. “The stories from the play are relatable to so many women and can help those in recovery feel less alone and feel that there is hope and joy to be found.”
The play evolved out of her master’s thesis research of female recovering alcoholics and the comparison of their experiences in traditional face-to-face 12 Step recovery meetings to online meetings. The play is a fictional compilation of many women’s stories along with Handron’s observations, experiences, and imagination.
After premiering at Georgetown University in April 2008, Handron later produced her play at H St Playhouse in Washington, DC. Since then, the play has been featured in recovery-related events, conferences, and at treatment centers. Drunk with Hope in Chicago has also been performed by Handron in the Capital Fringe Theater Festival (DC), Chicago Fringe Theater Festival, the United Solo Festival in NYC, and the Hollywood Fringe Festival
Art for Sale at New ArtJamz Studio
Washington DC’s most curiously non-curated art gallery and exhibition is back – the next ArtJamz Artz Bazaar is Sunday, April 14th from noon to 4PM. It’s free, open to the public, there is a bar … and did we mention lots of affordable art?
12:00pm til 4:00pm, Sun Apr 14 @ ArtJamz, 1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
A typical DC Art Gallery is quiet with lots of white walls. When ArtJamz turns its Dupont Studion into our Artz Bazaar it is anything but that. Indeed , the Artz Bazaar is an opportunity to discover and collect an assortment of local and affordable art, all while enjoying the upbeat public art studio and lounge at ArtJamz. The best part is that all works are from local artists, and they are priced between $35 and $500. That’s right, no outrageous art fees, because, well, we make our living off painting and drinking, and don’t need to sell $50,000 art. The bi-monthly Artz Bazaar is dedicated to providing original artwork to DC area residents so they can start, or add to, their collections without having to go to Sotheby’s or draw on napkins to get it done. This is the perfect opportunity to support your local artists and expand your art collection, and have a few drinks in the process. Don’t worry, we will still be hosting ArtJamz sessions and listening to great music – we have two floors now! ArtJamz Artz Bazaar April 14th Noon-4:00PM Free and open to public 1728 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20002 artzbazaar@artjamzdc.com Want to showcase your work in the Artz Bazaar? Email artzbazaar@artjamzdc.com Please title your email Artz Bazaar. April 14th bazaar submissions due April 1st. Submissions for the June 16th Artz Bazaar due by May 1st. Include artist statement, cv and portfolio. Or attach five work low rez samples. We’ll send you more information about the business side of things when we get your query. The ArtJamz Artz Bazaar started in 2012 as a way to encourage the Washington DC metro area to collect more local art. During our past Artz Bazaars we have sold a number of pieces and helped expose a wide range of our culturally curious artjammers to local art.
price free
Another election is coming on April 23, 2013 for D.C. residents to vote for the vacant at-large city council seat and the DC Charter Amendment for budget autonomy. The race is in full swing. Here is your chance to meet the candidates, ask questions and hear what their plans are and why they are running for the DC Council At-Large position.
6:00pm til 8:30pm, Wed Apr 17 @ Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
WNDC will host a meet and greet event for the D.C. At-Large candidates on Wednesday April 17, from 6:00-8:30pm. Another election is coming on April 23 for D.C. residents to vote for the vacant at-large city council seat and the DC Charter Amendment for budget autonomy. The race is in full swing. Here is your chance to meet the candidates, ask questions and hear what their plans are and why they are running for the DC Council At-Large position. Learn about the Amendment for budget autonomy and its importance for DC residents and our ability to use the monies from DC taxes, independently of Congress. The At-Large candidates who are running are Anita Bonds, Matthew Frumin, Patrick Mara, Perry Redd, Elissa Silverman, and Paul Zukerberg.
price $20 – $25
The Gourmet Gala is a fundraising dinner where Members of Congress and other Washington notables participate in a competitive cook off to support the March of Dimes
DC fashionistas and fellas will peruse hundreds of vintage and newly designed jewelry pieces on April 17, 2013 at the ART BUZZ Jewelry Trunk Show at Vera Cruz Gallery. Jewelry pieces for both men and women will be priced at an affordable $15 to $100. Guests can also enter for the chance to win a signature piece from each designer that evening.
Hosted by the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborativeboard members Cher Castillo Freeman and Jade Floyd, along with Ora Nwabueze, owner of Vera Cruz Gallery, the ART BUZZ Remix will raise funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s Arts for Every Student Program. Guests will also preview the newest exhibition at Vera Cruz Gallery featuring the work of New York based artist Haruto Imamura.
ART BUZZ is designed to showcase the works of DC designers and actively raise funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s Arts for Every Student (AFES) program.
AFES provides DC public and chartered schools with access to cultural opportunities throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The DC Collaborative ensures that nearly 30,000 underserved DC public schools benefit from the region’s rich array of arts amenities. They provide free transportation and free tickets to music, dance, and theater experiences; plus trips to The Kennedy Center and museums.
$10 donation at the door directly benefits the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative; entry includes one drink ticket and light appetizers. Additional alcohol available for purchase.
WHO:
Designers include:
· Gail Murdock
· Elizabeth Rothschild
Celebrating its 10th year, Georgetown, DC’s Annual French Market will draw thousands of fashionistas, home design enthusiasts, foodies and families to play at the neighborhood’s unique, outdoor European-style market this spring. Hosted by the Georgetown BID, the signature open-air market will offer two days of incredible deals on unique fashion finds and trends, delicious French fare and family-friendly fun and entertainment on Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During French Market, shoppers will be able to score savings of up to 80 percent off designer goods, art and antique home furnishings at over 35 participating boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries. With a thriving, unparalleled retail scene of over 450 merchants, and 26 new merchant openings in 2012, Georgetown is DC’s premier neighborhood for shopping.
Several of Book Hill’s best restaurants will nourish shoppers with traditional French fare such as street-side grilled merguez, sweet and savory crepes, homemade breads, pastries and more. The streets will also come alive with live music, while families can enjoy children’s activities throughout the marketplace.
Participating merchants will include: A MANO, Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Bacchus Wine Cellar, The Bean Counter, Café Bonaparte, Clyde’s, 1789, The Dandelion Patch, Darrell Dean Antiques, duo, Easel Hair Studio, Ella-Rue, Frameworks, The French Apartment, Heiner Contemporary, Ilo, Ipsa, Jaryam, Macaron Bee, Manny & Olga’s Pizza, Moss & Co./Catherine Roberts/Oliver Dunn, Nectar Skin Bar, Patisserie Poupon, Sassanova, Sherman Pickey, Susan Calloway Fine Arts, TARI, The Phoenix, Urban Chic and The Magic Wardrobe. A complete list of participating merchants and events will be continuously updated online starting in March.
Hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID), this annual event takes place in the Book Hill area of Georgetown, located on upper Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between P Street and Reservoir Road. For more information about the Georgetown French Market, please visit www.georgetowndc.com.
Over 20 food trucks
Live music all day
Cold drinks at the Bullpen, plenty of shade at the picnic tables
Cornhole….
