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….
“Party for the People” – Howard Theatre 2ndAnnual Gala and Benefit Concert After-party in Washington, DC on Friday, April19, 2013. The Howard Theatre has been dubbed the “People’s Theatre” since its opening in 1910, providing a venue for both dignitaries and everyday citizens to gather and see both beloved icons and rising stars.
As a way to say “Thank You” to the community, the after-party is open to the public* and will be hosted and feature entertainment by Vashtie Kola, celebrity DJ, designer, tastemaker and creator of the infamous “1992” event series and listed by Vibe as “31 Most Stylish People Under 31” among names like Kanye West and Rihanna.
Suggested $20 Donation at the Door
Strict Dress Code: Women – Cocktail / Men – Jackets
Please submit your RSVP via the “Get Tickets” tab on www.howardgalaafterparty.
58th Annual Corcoran Ball
Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.
The Women’s Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design hosts the 58th Annual Corcoran Ball, a highlight of Washington, D.C.’s philanthropic spring season. Since its inception in 1956, the event has gathered state, federal, and city legislators
and members of Washington’s diplomatic, business, and philanthropic communities together in support of art education.
Ball proceeds provide scholarships for the College, underwrite the Corcoran’s award-winning community outreach program, ArtReach, and fuel
education programs throughout the metropolitan area while supporting the Corcoran’s long tradition of bringing outstanding artists and their work to the Gallery. Visit http://www.corcoran.org/ball.
Club Corcoran
10 p.m.–1 a.m.
Before April 12: $95 individual, $150 couple; after April 13: $125 individual, $200 couple
Club Corcoran is the late-night portion of the 58th Annual Corcoran Ball, and a way to experience the grandeur of the
Ball at a lower price point. Guests enjoy a late-night party experience among the uniquely decorated galleries, plus a
late-night buffet, refreshments, music, and dancing.
*The Corcoran Ball is sponsored by the Corcoran Women’s Committee
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.
Washington Project for the Arts will host the first poolside soiree of the season! The WPA SLEEPOUT pajama-jam will warm-up WPA’s new home at the Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I (Eye) Street SW, on Saturday, April 20 from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
SLEEPOUT will feature slumber party-themed performances, music, movies, art, and other participatory happenings.
“Bring a tent or sleeping bag, sport some stylish loungewear, and party under the stars with WPA,” said Executive Director Lisa Gold. “Come for part of the night or stay through breakfast the next morning…either way, we can’t wait to connect with the community in our new home.”
Tickets to SLEEPOUT include two drink tickets, in addition to s’mores and storytelling, late-night movie-screenings, nighttime traditions such as
karaoke with Jeremy Flick. DJ’s Patrick White and Sean Peoples of Fatback will spin funk and soul to get the party started, and artist Megan Blafas will set the slumber scene.
Washington Project for the Arts ● Capitol Skyline Hotel 10 I (eye) St. SW, Washington, DC 20024 ● Tel: 202-234-7103 ● Fax: 202-234-7106 ● www.wpadc.org
*In February, WPA took up temporary residence in a suite on the fourth floor of the Capitol Skyline Hotel for the next year as the organization finalizes plans for securing a long-term location to house both administrative and exhibition space.
This annual fashion show features ladies’ teens’ and children’s collections with Bloomingdale’s donating 10% of proceeds from the event to ChildHelp
Experts The Image, LLC. presents the 3rd Annual Night of 100 Stars Fashion Celebration produced and directed by Mr. Harvey Star Washington on Sunday, April 21st, 2013. This fashion show is of high premier capacity as it is held at one of the largest venues in the District of Columbia, The Walter E. Convention Center. It will also feature top couture designers from New York and DC as well as featured guest celebrity model Traci Braxton.
As part of Mr. Washington’s philanthropic contribution back to the community, he will be donating a significant portion of sales to Dreams for Kids DC!
Dreams for Kids DC is a local non-profit benefiting the local community through adaptive sports clinics for at-risk and homeless youth, and children with disabilities. They are dedicated to making dreams come true one child at a time, through mentoring and community based involvement. Dreams for Kids meets the needs of a demographic often forgotten. They choose to see the potential in every child regardless of mental or physical impairment. While often rejected from an athletic arena of participation in sports and physically demanding activities, Dreams for Kids DC gives these children the opportunity to go beyond their limits and achieve higher goals. Dreams for Kids is honored to be part of the fashion show. The organization has chosen 6 children to walk in a special scene dedicated to the organization. We are extending this e-mail to everyone in various networks that would be interested in attending the show. Tickets can be purchased through Lauren Morgan the show production manager directly or online at www.harveystarwashington.
Ticket and package information is attached below.
General Admission: $55.00
VIP Admission (Includes Souvenir Book & VIP Seating): $85.00
SPRING BEAUTY NIGHT OUT
Style & Image Network invites you to experience a night of beauty, pampering and socializing with beautiful people, entertaining company and yours truly at Long View Gallery.Will you be at Beauty Night Out?
Keep the focus on you with makeovers by jet-set makeup artists, skincare consultations with experts, mini-spas treatments, and array of delicious scents prime for spring spritzing and more. And as an added bonus to you, with your advanced ticket sales take home our fabulous beauty bag filled with the must have beauty products.
THE DISH:
what: Spring Beauty Night Out
When: April 24, 2013 5:00-10:00PM
Where: Long View Gallery, 1234 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC
Price: $35 in advance; $45 at the door (No Beauty Bag) Get your ticket now!www.sinbno.comADVANCE BUYERS are guaranteed the Beauty Bag
A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Fashion Fights Poverty’s (www.fashionfightspoverty.org) Youth Fashion Programs
Note: You must be 21 years old or older to attend this event. Proper ID will be required at the door
