On April 30, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, an advocate of equality and civil rights, will host a book release celebration for 2013 NAACP Image Award Nominee Author R. Kayeen Thomas, a Washington, DC native, whose novels build bridges between the experiences of African American slaves, the civil rights generation and today’s African American Culture. The Book Release event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009. Enjoy a meet & greet, discussion, Q&A and booksigning. There is no cost to attend the event.
The event will celebrate Thomas’ upcoming release The Seven Days (Simon & Schuster, April 16) and also the success of Antebellum, which secured Thomas a 2013 Image Award nomination for Outstanding Debut Author.
“In Kayeen Thomas, our city has produced a prolific, young novelist and playwright just six years out of college and already author of three books,” said Norton. “The Banneker High School and Carleton College graduate brings the hip-hop sensibilities of his generation to his work with universal appeal.”
“As a native Washingtonian, growing up in Southeast, I am honored to have my city and my Congresswoman support my work. I have been searching for ways to reach out to my hometown, to let people in my community know that I exist and so this is really an answered prayer. I’m looking forward to a great event!” Thomas added.
The Seven Days is the prequel to the critically acclaimed Antebellum and tells the powerful story of what happens when a man in modern society is possessed with the spirits of dead slaves. Antebellum is about a rapper whose given name is Moses Jenkins, but his stage name is Da Nigga. Through a series of events, Moses is transported back into the antebellum slavery period and forced to experience slavery firsthand. He then returns to the present day, with all of his memories intact, and has to figure out how to continue to live his life in the context of what he went through as a slave. Light: Stories of Urban Resurrection,Thomas’ first book, is a compilation of short stories that dig deep into the heart of consciousness of the black and urban communities. It is available in e-book format.
Through its exclusive partnership with Blues Alley, Georgetown’s iconic home for jazz, The Fourth Estate is thrilled to present “Jazz Night”.
On Wednesday May 1, The Fourth Estate restaurant will be hosting performances by musician-members of the renowned Blues Alley Youth Orchestra. Now is your chance to hear the Oscar Peterson or Joshua Redman of the future.
The emerging musicians and orchestra alumni are graduates of America’s top music conservatories and among the most talented instrumentalists in the Washington, D.C. area. They will play during dinner from about 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. as background music.
There is no cover charge, and the musicians will be available for questions and answers from dinner guests after the sessions finish. All attendees will receive 10% off their bill and will also receive discounts to Blues Alley shows in Georgetown.
CALL 202-662-7638 FOR RESERVATIONS! Or, use “Open Table” to book your reservation.
“Derby” Bourbon Dinner
A Taste of Kentucky’s Finest in Downtown DC
What A five course dinner celebrating the best of Kentucky just in time for the Derby. The patio meal will pair select bourbons with Executive Chef Rob Klink’s inspired cuisine like jumbo shrimp wrapped in sugar-cured bacon, mesquite smoked pork loin with Byrd Mill stone ground grits and double chocolate chip cookies stuffed with butter pecan ice cream. Each course will showcase some of Kentucky’s best bourbons to include Knob Creek, Makers Mark, Bookers, Old Grand Dad, and more. Guests may embrace derby fashions for the evening; hats and seersucker are encouraged. Guests will receive a keepsake authentic julep glass with a classic mint julep recipe
Cost $70.00 per person, exclusive of tax or gratuity
RSVP For reservations please call (202) 450-4686
Neiman Marcus Tyson’t Galleria
invites you to meet
Tadashi Shoji, President, CEO and Creative Director
and view his Spring 2013 Collection
Thursday, May 2
1-3 PM
Dress Collections, Level 3
Tadashi Shoji has been selected to receive Marymount University’s 2013 Designer of the Year award at Portfolio in Motion, the culminating academic project for Marymount University’s Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising students. Every aspect – from the jury-selected student designs to all elements of the show’s production – reflects their academic and creative efforts.
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.
Join members of the Future Fund, a giving circle of more than 100 young professionals at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, for a celebration of the 2013 Future Fund grantees
Annual Gala After Party: La Dolce Vita
Fri., May 3, 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St., NW
Pose for paparazzi alongside Ducati motorbikes in your finest 1960s-inspired cocktail attire at the glamorous Italian Embassy, designed by architect Piero Sartogo to invoke a Tuscan villa. Indulge in Italian savories and sweets, an espresso bar, classic martinis, and modern midnight bocce ball. Then dance the night away to Amaretto and DJ Michaelangelo L’Acqua. $200 (includes one-year, individual membership to The Phillips Collection); $150 Phillips members; registration required
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 ourfellow 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 AutoPreakness 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 GreensOfficial Ladies Hat Vendor: The Hat LadyEvent 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
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