Events/Things To Do

In celebration of Mother’s Day, this single show will feature readings from 15 local writers about the humor, heartbreak and horror of maternity.  A portion of ticket sales will benefit Rachel Women’s Center in Washington.

On Sunday, April 28, Woman of the Year (WOY) candidate Roxana Muzzammel will be hosting a fashion show at the Huxley from 5 – 8 p.m. to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Spanish fashion brand Hoss Intropia will feature its designs at the show.

The fashion show, “Fashion for a Cure,” is a unique opportunity to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma society’s lifesaving blood cancer research. Funds raised will go to blood cancer research in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Today, hundreds of thousands of children are battling leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. Fashion for a Cure seeks to address this dire demographic with the support they need.

Spanish brand, Hoss Intropia will feature its collection at the show. Hoss Intropia’s philosophyrests on the concept of “intropia,” a term which comes from a combination of the words introspection and utopia.  Hoss Intropia stands for striving for a dream, a vital desire. According to this concept, Hoss Intropia is perfect as the main fashion brand for the show, because it supports the LLS dream that one day there will be a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 

Haute Heritage will also feature its collection. Haute Heritage is a unique and versatile women’s wear line that combines global artisan traditions with modern, sophisticated styles. Baltimore nominee for LLS’ Man of the Year campaign and award-winning designer Christopher Schafer will feature his men’s wear collection at the show also.

Charitable minded, MWOY candidate Muzzammel is no stranger to supporting LLS. In 2012, Muzzammel became involved with LLS after her father passed away from leukemia.Muzzammel participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk to raise money and build public awareness about blood cancers.

Presently, Muzzammel is focused on showing support in memory of her father, but also for the many children who are blood cancer survivors. This year, Muzzammel’s charitable efforts come just before her fashion show, Fashion for a Cure.

“My support goes out to those children effected by leukemia, their families and loved ones,” says Muzzammel. “By participating in the Man & Woman of the Year campaign, I hope to show my support for those young blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. I challenge the people of the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to attend this fundraiser and show their support and experience an evening of food, fashion, and fun.”

Refugees International’s annual Anniversary Dinner is an exclusive awards ceremony and celebration honoring individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to humanitarian action. The evening includes the presentation of the McCall-Pierpaoli Award and special honors to those who labor to improve the lives of displaced people and remedy displacement crises across the world.

This year, Refugees International is pleased to present the McCall-Pierpaoli Award to Nobel Peace Laureate José Ramos-Horta, whose work as Prime Minister and President of East Timor brought peace and stability to an area of the world long in need of leadership on behalf of the marginalized. Working both within and alongside the United Nations, he has proven to be an effective bridge builder and peacemaker, and brought East Timor, Indonesia and Australia together to forge a new state. Currently he serves as United Nations Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau.

The Congressional Leadership Award recognizes Members of Congress for their support of issues that have critical impacts on refugees and displaced people. Past recipients include the late Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ), Congressmen Chris
Smith (R-NJ), the late Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR), Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT).

The Richard C. Holbrooke Leadership Award recognizes those in local civil society who are the unsung heroes of neglected displacement crises. It is a tribute to Ambassador Holbrooke’s spirit as a great American statesman, consummate diplomat, and true humanitarian. The award was first given in 2011 to Amina Ali.

The Junior Friends of The Campagna Center is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Bowties & Belles, a Kentucky Derby Party, which will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 4:00 – 7:30 pm (televised race time is 6:24pm) at Belle Haven Country Club. Proceeds from this event help support programs of The Campagna Center.

Bowties and Belles will feature an afternoon of watching the Derby, an exciting raffle, live music provided by The Kate Moran Band, a silent auction and cocktail reception featuring the official derby cocktail, the Mint Julep. The event expects to attract over 250 local residents and business leaders to participate in this festive afternoon of events.

Patron Tickets $100 (includes valet parking and exclusive seating on Millionaire’s Row with private Bourbon Tasting). Individual Tickets $80.

Sponsorship levels also still available, from $250.

The Campagna Center has been committed to fostering a positive environment for Alexandria’s children and families. Through effective and visionary leadership, The Center has responded to the changing needs of the community with quality programming and services. “Each year The Campagna Center must raise additional funds to close funding gaps that allow us to provide early childhood, youth development and services to adults that support self-sufficiency. As we brace for the adverse impact of sequestration on our early childhood programs, the success of this year’s event is especially important to us,” said Dr. Tammy L. Mann, President and CEO of The Campagna Center. Jennifer Peterson, Chair of the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center, comments: “the Junior Friends have worked diligently to make this the “must attend” event of the Spring! We look forward to seeing our

fellow Alexandrians in their best hats and bowties to benefit the children and families served by The Campagna Center”.

Event Sponsors (as of April 16, 2013):

Triple Crown Sponsors: Passport Auto

Preakness Sponsor: Rich, Rosenthal, Brincefield, Manitta, Duzbin & Kroeger; NBWA (National Beer Wholesalers Association)

Belmont Sponsors: Advisors Financial; Patterson Real Estate Group; Beer Institute, McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc.

Official Bow Tie Vendor: Collard Greens

Official Ladies Hat Vendor: The Hat Lady

Event Details:

May 4, 2013 4:00 pm – 7:30
Belle Haven Country Club
6023 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22307
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.campagnacenter.org

CityDance and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, in partnership with renowned dancer and producer Rasta Thomas, will present the CityDance DREAM Celebration on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7pm and Sunday, May 5 at 4pm at Washington, DC’shistoric Lincoln Theatre on U Street.

The concert will feature performances by some of the country’s top ballet and contemporary companies including Bad Boys of Dance, Ballet X, Cartier Williams, Clifton Brown, Dorrance Dance, Joseph Phillips, Lar Lubovitch, Philadanco and more. There will also be special appearances by CityDance Conservatory and students from the CityDance DREAM program.

The proceeds from the event will support CityDance’s after-school DREAM program, a youth development and arts education program providing free performances, in-school arts learning and summer camps to the region’s most underserved neighborhoods. For VIP guests, Saturday’s gala performance will be followed by a dance party and mingling with the artists at Lost Society, a nightclub on the U Street corridor.

WHO:             CityDance
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Rasta Thomas and friends

WHEN:            Sat., May 4, 2013 7pm
                        Sun., May 5, 2013 4pm

WHERE:          Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

TICKETS:          $20, $35 for general tickets
$150 VIP (Saturday night only)
Tickets sold online at www.citydance.net<http://www.citydance.net/> .

City Year’s annual Idealism in Action Gala showcases how City Year is helping to end the dropout crisis in Washington, DC. The event is on May 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium (1301 Constitution Avenue NW).

City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools and teachers to help keep students in school and on track to succeed. In Washington, DC, City Year places 164 young AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 16 schools, reaching more than 4,000 students. The Idealism in Action Gala brings more than 500 business and education leaders together with our young corps members for one of the most energetic and lively gala events in the city!

This year, we are honoring Frank LaPrade with the Lifetime of Idealism Award. Mr. LaPrade is Chief Enterprise Services Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Capital One and is being recognized for his steadfast commitment to charitable and community engagement.

Event Details

Event date and time: May 8, 2013, 6:30 PM

Cost: Individual Tickets: $250

Contact: Lauren Miner, 202-742-7376

Location: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20240

Website: https://www.cityyear.org/washingtondc_ektid2071.aspx

Event Description: City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools and teachers to keep students in school and on track to succeed. In Washington, DC, City Year partners with 16 schools and serves more than 4,000 students. The Idealism in Action Gala celebrates the year’s accomplishments and ensures that City Year corps members are able to continue serving as tutors, mentors and role models in our city’s highest-need schools. This year, City Year honors Frank LaPrade with the Lifetime of Idealism Award. Mr. LaPrade is Chief Enterprise Services Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Capital One and is being recognized for his steadfast commitment to charitable and community engagement.

Join FAIR Girls as we celebrate the Free Aware Inspired Restored girl. With special guests, journalist Lisa Ling via telecast, trafficking survivor Nicole and Serbian JewelGirl Szenana, and the DC JewelGirls.

VIP Tickets: Enjoy a champagne toast with strawberry garnish upon arrival, have your photo taken with survivor advocates, special guests, and celebrities, meet and greet the DC JewelGirls, and enjoy a deluxe Pearls of Purpose gift bag including a limited-edition, keepsake JewelGirls bracelet, Kiehl’s beauty products, and artisan food items from Harth Restaurant in the Mclean Hilton and Red Velvet Cupcakery. Plus, receive complimentary tickets for yourself and a friend to attend a VIP “post-Pearls” rooftop cocktail party at the Washington Hilton on Wednesday, September 25th. Details to follow.

All ticket levels include: Eco-friendly cocktails by VeeV Vita Frute, wine, generous hors d’oeuvres sponsored by D.C. local restaurants Taylor Gourmet, Matchbook Food Group, and Mandu, delectable desserts by Ted’s Bulletin and Cakes by Evangeline, live music by OSEA Jazz Ensemble with 11-year old DJ Beauty & the Beatz later, awards presentation and keynote address, fantastic live and silent auction, and JewelGirls jewelry sales tables.

Help FAIR Girls reach our goal of raising $100,000 to educate and empower hundreds of girl survivors of sex trafficking! Each $1,000 raised provides one full month of crisis intervention, shelter, basic needs, court advocacy, and 24/7 critical emotional support and counseling. Simply put, your contribution will literally change a girl’s life. See how many lives your support has empowered already.

Want to hit the links for a wonderful cause? Join the Tigerlily Foundation for its 1st Annual On Par for Pink Golf Classic, on Thursday, May 9th from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  at the Golf Club at Lansdowne, 44050 Woodbridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virginia.

Guests will enjoy networking and breakfast, meeting local celebrities and business leaders, a silent auction and awards ceremony.   The Mistress of Ceremonies for the event will be Kristen Berset, WUSA9 Sports Anchor/Reporter, who is a young breast cancer survivor. Celebrity attendees to date include Matt McLean (2012 U.S. Swimmer Olympic Gold Medalist) and Tiffany Faucette (former LPGA player).  Shannon  Mcanally (Miss Virginia USA), Kasey Staniszewski (Miss Maryland USA), Caelynn Miller-Keyes (Miss Teen Virginia USA) and Ayesha Gilani (Miss Pakistan World) will make special appearances. This event is presented by Backflow Technology, LLC and is also sponsored byEdelman Financial Services.

Tigerlily Foundation is a non-profit that raises money to support young women 15-40 years old, before, during and after breast cancer. Our programs include education, a buddy program, buddy bag program, financial assistance, meals, life management support, and empowerment services. Individual players can register for $250 and foursomes for $800 at On Par for Pink Golf Classic.  There are also opportunities to donate, or sponsor.

EVENT DETAILS 
What: 1st Annual on Par for Pink Golf Classic
Presented by: The Tigerlily Foundation
When: May 9, 2013
Where: Lansdowne Golf Club, 44050 Woodbridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virginia
Time:  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website/Foursome Purchasing: http://onparforpink.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1029875

SNOBSWAP & Dewdrop are delighted to announce Swap In the City charity swap party and fashion show on Thursday, May 9th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at tech hub 1776. The dynamic duo invites fashion enthusiasts to swap designer clothing and accessories and enjoy a fashion-focused event to help end domestic violence.

 Swap In the City will rally DC’s emerging fashion giants for a fun-filled evening of social shopping and style sneak peaks. Attendees dropping off their luxury swaps will be greeted with complimentary cocktails and treats, a wealth of style tips from local experts, and have the opportunity to meet the wave of style savvy startup founders shaping DC’s fashion future. With music from DJ Kryogen and Comcast Sports’ Julie Donaldson as hostess, the soiree will offer a glimpse of ready-to-wear looks by D’Milikah while the top designer swap items will be modeled down the runway by CapFABB bloggers. Closing the night with a high-end clothing swap, event-goers will walk away with coveted, designer goods for a noble cause. All unswapped items will be donated to the Goodwill of Greater Washington and a portion of the event ticket proceeds will benefit Becky’s Fund, a non-profit that aims to foster awareness, encourage advocacy, promote activism and create support for victims of domestic violence.

“We are thrilled to bring together the most stylish ladies in the city for a fun night of retail therapy and recycling high fashion. This is also a great event to meet DC’s top talent in the fashion and tech space,” says SNOBSWAP Co-founder Elise Whang. “We cannot wait to spotlight them all at Swap In the City, and offer shopping and swapping for such a worthwhile cause,” adds Kristine Thomas, founder of Dewdrop.