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.
- When: May 9, 5-6:30 p.m.
- Where: At the Art and Soul bar, happy hour specials will be available from 4-7 and feature discounted drinks and $5 bites. 415 New Jersey Ave NW. Washington, DC 20001. (202) 393-7777.
- Price: Books will be available for $27.99. For those unable to attend the book signing, limited signed copies of Healthy Comfort will be available at Art and Soul beginning May 9.
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Thursday, May 9th
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Join FamousDC and its host committee for another great happy hour with friends, colleagues and, hopefully, no rain.
Host Committee
Christopher Gindlesperger | Jackie Kucinich |
Erica Elliot | Julie Eckert | Morgan Voss
Happy Hour at Top of the Hill
May 9 @ 6pm
Drinks Generously Provided by Our Sponsors
Resonate | DISCUS | American Beverage Association |
NJI Media | Story Partners | Strategic Action Public Affairs
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.
Join WORN Magazine for the Dream Issue Launch Party
Celebrate dreamers, dangerous ideas, and the inspiring individuals changing D.C. at Worn Magazine’s ”The Dream Issue” Launch Party on May 9th at the NEW Black Whiskey. BUY TICKETS
Be first to get your copy of Issue 5 (our biggest to date), rock out to beats by Rex Riot + a special guest, sip specialty cocktails surrounded by video projections of fashion photography and editorials from the issue, and meet the models, dreamers, and designers featured on our pages.
Proceeds from the launch party go directly to printing the next issue and supporting the artists who make our publication possible.
Thank you for supporting Worn Magazine and our mission to bring greater awareness of fashion, art, and creative enterprise to D.C.
Worn Magazine #5 “Dream Issue” Launch Party
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 8-11pm
Location: The ALL NEW Black Whiskey, 1410 14th Street Northwest WDC 20005 (Dupont Circle Metro)
Tickets: $10 in advance, NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR.
Featuring REX RIOT + SPECIAL GUEST (to be announced)
Fluffy Thoughts Cakes will host baseball superstar Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals for a charity autograph event on Saturday, May 11th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in McLean, Virginia. Those who purchase one dozen of Fluffy Thoughts beautifully designed, and equally delicious, cupcakes will receive an autograph. Extra autographs will be available for a $50 donation. Additionally, autographed and non-autographed photos, baseballs, and jerseys will be available for purchase on-site the day of event. All proceeds from the event will benefit The G.I.O Foundation. Nationals fans and cupcake lovers alike should plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m. as only 150 autographs will be signed.
WHY: The G.I.O Foundation, created by professional baseball player Gio Gonzalez, is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to children battling life challenging health illnesses. The foundation is focused on “Giving Individuals Opportunities” to improve their health and well-being. Fluffy Thoughts Cakes is opening a kiosk at Nationals Park, the official site for the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team. The kiosk will open in May. Owner Laura Stuckey follows sports closely and has been a Nats fan since their inception. She is excited to be a part of “Natitude!” More information about the Gio Gonzalez Foundation can be found at: www.giofoundation.org.
The European Union Delegation to the U.S. and the embassies of the EU Member States invite visitors to experience the authentic European experience.
10:00am til 4:00am, Sat May 11 @ Embassy Row, Washington, DC
Enjoy authentic music, dance, food, film, and art from 28 distinctive nations along with a rare behind-the-scenes look into the European Union embassies. Complimentary shuttle buses transport visitors along the embassy routes. Participating embassies include: Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France and the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Delegation of the European Union, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Republic of Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden. Admission is free, no reservations required, and complimentary shuttle service is provided.
JUST IMAGINE…The Annual Children’s Ball: The Great Adventure, chaired by Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh and Karen Galanti, is Imagination Stage’s gala exclusively for children! Coinciding with Imagination Stage’s production of James and the Giant Peach, families are invited to enjoy the performance followed by a buffet reception and creative activities for children of all ages.
Celebrity hair stylist & CEO of H Zara Dsign LLC, Zara Korutz will join forces with Yves St. Laurent makeup team, Nordstrom and other vendors during an evening of pampering and fundraising for Men Against Breast Cancer. The event will take place on May 11, 2013 at L2 lounge in Georgetown.
“The First Annual Pink and Blue Pampering The Women We Love Mother’s Day Event “ will also offer complimentary beauty bars, aestheticians, nail technicians, and massage therapists. The guest list includes local celebrities, socialites and personalities. L2 will be transformed to a haven for beauty, style, and glamour while raising funds for an important cause, breast cancer and helping men be there for the women they love.
Among the featured sponsors, is H Zara Design LLC, a mobile hair styling company known for their work with noteworthy clients, including Patricia Arquette, Omar Epps, and Fran Drescher. The H Zara Design LLC team consists of an acclaimed group of hair stylists who’ve worked with Ted Gibson, Elizabeth Arden, New York Fashion Week and Vogue Mexico. For more details visit www.zarakorutz.com.
Guest are encouraged to arrive early and get pampered. The first 150 arrivals will receive special gift bags. The event is open to individuals 21 and over.
