Silverdocs connects storytellers and international filmmakers for a week of incredible documentary screenings, panels and workshops – providing inspiring discourse on worldly issues. Letters to Jackie, a documentary of heartwarming letters addressed to Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, is set to open the AFI conference and festival.
June 19-23
Time, prices and locations vary.
Renaiss
Each Renaissance Hotel will participate in the “Global Day of Discovery,” inspiring more than 30,000 hotel guests to leave their hotel rooms and discover unforgettable moments through unexpected experiences created at the hotels including exclusive RLife LIVE events on site or unique offsite discoveries created by hotel NAVIGATORS.
The initiative is part of Renaissance Hotels “Summer of Discovery,” created to provoke today’s lifestyle-oriented business traveler to explore a hotel or destination’s hidden gems. The seasonal program features a calendar of exciting experiences taking place at Renaissance Hotels throughout the world through September. http://www.marriott.com/
On Thursday, June 20, 2013 N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its Seventh Annual Luncheon with featured speaker Lavern J. Chatman, Northern Virginia Urban League (NOVAUL) President and CEO until 2011.
N Street Village will present the N Street Village “Community Ally Award” to Earl and Amanda Stafford of the Stafford Foundation. Earl and Amanda are Fairfax County philanthropists and creators of the People’s Inaugural Ball, which was held in 2009 to celebrate President Obama’s inauguration. The award recognizes significant achievement by a local group or organization in advancing N Street Village’s shared advocacy goals and addressing the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. This is the third year N Street Village has given this award.
About 200 people are expected to attend the luncheon. Supporters of N Street Village choose to donate their time and resources because they believe in the valuable work of the organization.
Silverdocs connects storytellers and international filmmakers for a week of incredible documentary screenings, panels and workshops – providing inspiring discourse on worldly issues. Letters to Jackie, a documentary of heartwarming letters addressed to Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, is set to open the AFI conference and festival.
June 19-23
Time, prices and locations vary.
Opening remarks by Khaled Hosseini, UNHCR Goodwill Envoy, international best-selling author of The Kite Runner andA Thousand Splendid Suns about his new novel And The Mountains Echoed
Grammy-nominated Cheick Hamala Diabate will perform traditional Malian music in a special World Refugee Day performance.
With an appearance by Youssouf Keita, a.k.a. “Supernova”, Malian rapper
There will be a post-performance book sale and signing of Khaled’s new book And The Mountains Echoed.
On World Refugee Day, Cheick Diabate will release his newest album, Anka Ben Mali Denou. Both the album and his Kennedy Center performance will include a song that calls for peace in Mali.
Free and open to the public. Seating is first come first served.
WHAT: “Unacceptable Levels,” a film by first-time documentarian Ed Brown, will
premiere a screening at The E Street Cinema followed by a Q&A with
Filmmaker Ed Brown.
WHO: TBA
WHEN: June 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
“Unacceptable Levels” is an innovative documentary that informs the viewer of
the perpetual risks to the public via chemicals and examines the many avenues
of exposure. The film chronicles the history and regulation of industrial
chemicals in the United States. “Unacceptable Levels” is comprehensive in
scope, uniting the testimonies of experts across disciplines and areas of focus
with over 40 luminaries in environmental advocacy, science, and law presenting
an unprecedented and informative look at a vital subject.
In partnership with Healthy Child Healthy World, the premiere will shine the
spotlight on “Unacceptable Levels.”
70’s Funk-Fusion Meets a Modern Dance Party
8:00pm til 11:55pm, Thu Jun 20 @ Liv Nightclub, 2001 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Proud to be firmly installed in 2012’s new-funk movement, KUNG FU is quickly popularizing their unique sonic contribution, blurring the line between intense electro-fusion, and blistering dance arrangements. Making fusion music “cool” again, the band draws on influences such as early Headhunters, Weather Report, Return To Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra, and merges those ideas with a contemporary EDM informed sensibility. The ensemble, a seasoned pedigree that reads like a latenight summer festival all-star jam, is currently touring in support of their eponymous debut album. The powerhouse quintet’s live show has been described by critics and fans alike as “lethal funk”, “explosive”, “jaw dropping”, and “musically mesmerizing”. For the uninitiated, the experience is typically shocking yet the focus is simple: ENTER THE DRAGON!
price $12 – $15
contact matthew@tcpresents.com
Join in for an evening of cocktails and music with an opening song by rising star from the X Factor, Diamond White.
Music by Cheick Hamala Diabate and featuring Khaled Hosseini and other special guests
8:30 – 9:30 pm Cocktails
9:30 pm Concert
Where: Eighteenth Street Lounge
1212 18th Street NW, Washington, DC
Please reserve your tickets as soon as possible!
$20 General admission
concert and appetizers
$95 VIP
includes a signed copy of Khaled Hosseini’s new book, champagne, access to VIP area, appetizers and concert
All proceeds will be donated to USA for UNHCR.
Silverdocs connects storytellers and international filmmakers for a week of incredible documentary screenings, panels and workshops – providing inspiring discourse on worldly issues. Letters to Jackie, a documentary of heartwarming letters addressed to Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, is set to open the AFI conference and festival.
June 19-23
Time, prices and locations vary.
After a successful inaugural year, vino and savory bites are ready to return to the Carlyle District in Alexandria when the 2nd Annual Alexandria Food & Wine Festival returns on Saturday, June 22, 2013.
The signature event will transform the Carlyle District into a lively festival, complete with live entertainment, a children’s corner, food and wine tasting. Attendees will be able to sample food and wine from a variety of local restaurants and Virginia’s wineries. Local restaurants will compete for the best appetizer, the best main course and the best dessert. This year’s judge panel includes ABC7/WJLA Good Morning Washington News Anchor Scott Thuman, 94.7 Fresh FM Kelly Collis from The Tommy Show, Lisa Shapiro from Dining in DC, and Molly Ahern from DC foodie site The List Are You On It.
Alexandria’s Food and Wine Festival 2013 Participating Restaurants and wineries include:
Wineries: Democracy Vineyard, Ducard Vineyards, Athena Vineyards & Winery, Three Fox Vineyards, Lake Anna Winery, The Williamsburg Winery, Cobbler Mountain Cellars, Glass House Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards, Cedar Creek Winery, Ingleside Vineyards, Notaviva Vineyards, Fabbioli Cellars
Restaurants: La Tasca, Walker’s Grille, Clyde’s at Mark Center, Alexandria Cupcake, San Antonio Bar & Grille, Rita’s Ice, Trademark, Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar, Wholefoods, Crepe Deli, and Railstop Gastro Pub (more to be added)
Children’s Corner: This year’s arts and crafts activities are provided by SCRAP DC. Scrap DC is a creative reuse nonprofit serving the Greater DC area. SCRAP DC volunteers will set up in the Children’s Corner with supplies for eco-friendly Make-It Take-It stations.
A portion of the festival proceeds will benefit Alive! Inc. – ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically – an organization of volunteers from more than 40 religious congregations dedicated to helping Alexandrians in need.
This year’s festival sponsors includes: City of Alexandria, Carlyle Community Council, Nova Advertising, Post Properties, Ourisman Ford/ Lincoln of Alexandria, La Tasca, Wholefoods Market, Washington Parent Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine and ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8. For a complete schedule of activities visit www.alexandriafoodandwine.com.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 2nd Annual Alexandria’s Food and Wine Festival
When: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Where: John Carlyle Square in the Carlyle District of Alexandria. 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Time: 12pm-7pm
Website: http://www.
Cost: This is a FREE event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample food and beverages. Food samples: $15 for 8 taste tickets.
Wine Garden is $10 per person. This gives access to the wine garden with tasting samples from the wineries.
Transportation: One block from King Street Metro. Ample garage and street parking.
