Plainly Perfect September 14th, 2013 Wineries: Grey Ghost Winery, Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn, Vintage Ridge Winery The Plainly Perfect tour takes you to Delaplane, Va., where the scenery is simple and beautiful. With gorgeous backdrops, a friendly community and rich wine history, these wineries capture the essence of what Virginia wine is all about. Get Tickets!
DC Wine Week is going on the road! For the next few months leading up to DC Wine Week (Oct 12-19), we have partnered with DiVine Wine Tours of Virginia to offer a series of wine tours to various Virginia wineries.
Tickets
Tickets for each tour are $95 per person and include transportation, behind-the-scenes guided tours, lunch and beverages. You’ll only need additional money if you plan on purchasing bottles of wine on-site.
http://divinewineva.com/wine-tours/wine-tour-1-plainly-perfect/
Times & Pick Up Info
Times for all the tours are 10:15 AM – 5:15 PM. Pick up for each tour will be at Hamilton Live 600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005. We will be meeting up in the front bar and promptly departing at 10:15 AM.
The 4th Annual 17th Street Festival will take place on September 14, 2013 from 12pm-6pm. The 17th Street Festival is a free community event that celebrates the 17th Street Corridor from Riggs Place to P Street.
Festival Includes: – Art Show – Business Specials … – Entertainment Stage Sponsored – Kids Zone (Ross Elementary School) – Local Vendors – Pet Zone
www.17thstreetfestival.org
Presented By: Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets
A Baby Affair, a consumer event for parents and parents-to-be, will be held Sunday September 15th at the National Children’s Museum at National Harbor 11am-2:30pm
Stroll through exhibitors, view products, and treat yourself to luxurious pampering. Stop by can’t miss information sessions by celebrity and local experts. Sample delicious fare for mom AND baby and receive creative and inspiring tips as we celebrate the gift of Mommyhood.
Cap off the day with a runway presentation from some of the worlds most sought after designers, all before leaving with a lavish goodie bag. A Baby Affair delivers modern moms tools and trends to help enjoy the ride, showcasing the best of the best resources for the most challenging and exciting period in their lives.
Notable Participants: Cakelove, giggle, Buy Buy Baby, Let Mommy Sleep, Kid Trips, Acitvity Rocket, Momme Meals, Baby Blossom, Dawn Price Baby, KAO Coaching and MANY more
Event Highlights: Expert Panel featuring Kelly Collis (Fresh FM) and author Latham Thomas – Supervised Children’s play area by Nannytainment, MamaSpa with mini treatments, Prenatal Yoga and Pilates Class, Mommy and Me Yoga Class, Hands on Demos, Gentelmen’s Lounge, Book Signing of Latham Thomas’ book Mama Glow, Raffles and Give-aways including a Bugaboo Stroller (valued at almost $1,000, and a Dream Parents Basket valued over $850)
Tickets: www.ababyaffairdc.com or 202.735.5162: Reg $20, 4 pack $60, kids under 5 attend free – limited $10 ind ticket or $30 4 pack with the code BUMP
Three-time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion and two-time Olympian Michael Weiss announced that the 9th Annual Michael Weiss Foundation “Ice Champions LIVE!” will take place on Sunday, September 15 at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD, beginning at 4:00 pm – bringing some of the brightest stars of figure skating to the Washington Baltimore area for a great cause. Tickets are now on sale at www.MichaelWeiss.org for this spectacular fundraiser, sponsored by Smucker’s and Pandora.
International superstars expected to participate include Olympic and World champion Ekaterina Gordeeva (marking her first appearance in Ice Champions Live!), as well as Bel Air, MD native Kimmie Meissner, former World and U.S. National Champion, Michael Weiss, Ryan Bradley, Adam Rippon and many other Olympic, World and U.S. National Champions (please see full list of skaters below, and watch for updates at www.MichaelWeiss.org).
Weiss, who lived in Olney, MD until high school, created this event nine years ago, each year bringing the most famous faces in figure skating to the Washington region in order to raise money for his foundation, and to further the dreams of even more local athletes with Olympic dreams.
Ice Champions LIVE! is like no other figure skating event, in large part due to the intimate setting of the venue. Weiss twists like a tornado in the air landing in front of the on-ice seats. Nowhere else can attendees experience the feel, the movement, and the actual speed of these skaters as at this exhibition. Each skater brings something different to the ice, providing an evening of chills and thrills, in a fun-filled program that has not been done except at this show.
The Michael Weiss Foundation (MWF) is a non-profit organization offering scholarships to aspiring Olympiads and currently is sponsoring 27 recipients. Knowing first hand how much it takes to get an athlete to the Olympics, Michael gives young skaters this opportunity through his scholarships so they can carry the torch for Olympics of the future. He established the Michael Weiss Foundation as a way of giving back to the sport that his given him so much.
In addition to the ice show, there will be a silent auction that features the skaters’ personal memorabilia. This silent auction also has hundreds of items both from the World Figure Skating Community as well as local artists, jewelers’, restaurants and much, much more.
The event will be held on Sunday, September 15 at 4:00 pm, at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD. Tickets are available at www.MichaelWeiss.org. LIMITED ON-ICE SEATING is available. Ticket prices range from $20-$50 with VIP opportunities – meet and socialize with some of the biggest stars in skating with the VIP package. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to figure skating scholarships to be awarded later this year.
CURRENT 2013 SKATERS for Ice Champions LIVE!
Katia Gordeeva – Olympic & World Champion Michael Weiss – 3 time U.S. National Champion
Kimmie Meissner – U.S. National & World Champion Richard Dornbush – U.S. National Silver Medalist
Ryan Bradley – U.S. National Champion Adam Rippon – U.S. National Silver Medalist
Sinead and John Kerr – European Medalists, Olympians Michal Brezina – World Silver, current European bronze Rockne Brubaker & Lindsay Davis – U.S. Pairs team
Annie Mae Weiss – local singing talent (and Michael’s daughter!)
For tickets visit www.MichaelWeiss.org
ART SOIREE PRODUCTIONS’
FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA
Join us as we celebrate four incredible years of supporting local artists and infusing local arts scene with over 150 exhibitions & events, showcasing over 350 artists of different mediums and genres!!!
DJ Adrian Loving will be spinning Studio 54 inspired disco tunes all night long. So put on your festive attire and dancing shoes and come prepared to have fun.
Malmaison
3401 K St NW
Washington, D.C., DC 20007
Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 8:00 PM – Monday, September 16, 2013 at 2:00 AM (EDT)
FREE
BLT Steak is gathering DC’s top chefs to say farewell to summer with an “86 Summer, 86 Bucks” charity rooftop grill-out on Tuesday, September 17. “86” in the restaurant world means to get rid of something, and BLT Steak is pushing summer out the door and welcoming fall with an evening of hot-off-the-grill fare from 5 DC area chefs, craft cocktails and friendly competition on the restaurant’s scenic rooftop overlooking the White House, all to raise money for Children’s National Medical Center.
The following local chefs will each grill up proteins and veggies of their choice ranging from steaks, fish and late summer veggies, competing to create the best end-of-summer dish:
Chef Jon Mathieson, BLT Steak
Chef RJ Cooper, Rogue 24
Chef David Guas, Bayou Bakery
Chef Anthony Lombardo, 1789
Chef Scot Harlan, Green Pig Bistro
BLT Steak will also serve a selection of hors d’ouevres, a Popover Bar featuring the restaurant’s signature fresh-out-of-the-oven popovers, and guests can enjoy variety of beer, wine and craft punches and cocktails from mixologist Steve Oshana.
Children’s National has been saving children’s lives for 140 years, leading the way in innovative new treatments. A portion of the event proceeds will help ensure every child gets emergency care, regardless of their family’s ability to pay, invest in future cures for some of the most devastating diseases kids face, and reach children in the Washington area, across the country, and around the world with life-saving treatments and groundbreaking research.
Tickets to “86 Summer, 86 bucks” are available for $86 per person, which includes unlimited steaks & sides, Popover Bar, craft cocktails, beer, wine and fun throughout the evening, and can be purchased online or by calling Isabel Torresat 202-689-8989.
WHO: – BLT Steak Executive Chef Jon Mathieson
– Chef David Guas, Bayou Bakery
– Chef RJ Cooper, Rogue 24
– Chef Anthony Lombardo, 1789
– Chef Scot Harlan, Green Pig Bistro
– National Children’s Hospital
WHEN: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
WHERE: BLT Steak
1625 Eye Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
Park Hyatt Washington will host Paws at the Park, an after-work, dog-friendly happy hour, benefiting the Washington Animal Rescue League. Area residents and hotel guests are invited to bring their dogs to meet and mingle on the hotel’s outdoor grounds. Adoptable animals from the League’s shelter will be present for attendees to interact with, and to perhaps find a new home.
WHERE: Park Hyatt Washington
1201 24th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
WHEN: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
HOW: Tickets are priced at $14, which includes two drink vouchers for beer and wine, plus complimentary dog treats. Events are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the League.
For more information, please call the hotel concierge at +1 202 789 1234 or visit www.parkhyattwashington.com.
WHY: The Washington Animal Rescue League is the oldest animal shelter in the District of Columbia and has a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home animals who have nowhere else to go. Its facility is painstakingly designed from the animals’ point of view to make it one of the most humane animal shelters in the world. The full-service Medical Center serves the companion animals of low-income area residents, as well as shelter animals. The League is located at 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW, Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.warl.org.
Cosmo Couture fosters a direct collaboration between local architecture and interior design firms and their manufacturing partners in the Washington, DC area, to creat garments reflecting a given theme. The garments are judges during a runway show and awards are given to desing teams in different categories.
FALL FINE ART SERIES @ THE RITZ-CARLTON, GEORGETOWN
EXCLUSIVE ONE NIGHT SOLO EXHIBITION BY HERNAN GIGENA
Discover hidden gems of the local art scene as Art Soiree showcases original works of art by local multi-talented fine artists every Friday starting September 13th at this restored turn-of-the-century brick factory and now a renowned and luxury landmark – The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown. From painting to photography to sculpture these unique and interactive exhibits, each in its own way, explore the diverse personality of the city and the art scene, while curating memorable art experiences.
CELEBRATION: BODY OF WORK 2007-2013
Hernan Gigena was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After graduating as a graphic designer, he moved to Europe to continue his studies in 3D design, animation and multimedia. Hernan’s passion for art, design and visual communication brought him to the United States where he earned a Master degree in Art and Education from the Corcoran College of Art and Design. Soon after moving to Washington, DC, Hernan’s innovative design approach found it’s voice within the international community including the Word Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank. While his contribution as a designer (multimedia/graphic) won him international recognition, it is his masking tape drawings and jewelry pieces that caught the attention of local art lovers and collectors.
During the past six years, Hernan’s energetic, colorful and whimsical work was displayed and celebrated in public and private collections such as at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Phillips Collection, the National Portrait Gallery, the World Bank Headquarters, the Renaissance Hotel, Fox NEWS, and the Washington Post. Also, his original pieces (drawings and Jewelry) can be found in private collectors’ collections from coast to coast in the US.
web site: http://www.hernangigena.com
MUSIC BY DJ JOHN JAZZ
John has been playing music since his earliest memories as a child. His main instrument is the saxophone, but he can also play the guitar, bass, and drums. From New York, to Guatemala, to DC, he has been DJing for 11 years and producing music for 9. John Jazz has an eclectic style and loves to play for any crowd. He takes his job seriously and believes that music is a spiritual form of expression. Music is his passion and you can hear it when he spins. http://soundcloud.com/johnjazz
LIVE INTUITIVE PORTRAIT SESSION BY MARIA BRISKMAN
Born in cradle of cultures blend – Tashkent, Uzbekistan, she was raised in ethnic mixture, absorbing traditions of Iran, Russia and Uzbekistan. Grew up among smell of oil paint and wood frames, Strode vivid and saturated path, observing and painting people. Founded “Square With Me” project LIVE INTUITIVE PORTRAIT SESSION.
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Explore the presented art collection and meet the featured artist, while enjoying live musical performances and sipping on one of the hotel’s signature cocktails or a luscious wine, or simply enjoy the comfort of hotel’s louge, bar, lobby wood-fireplace, and garden areas in a company of art lovers.
PRIVATE DINNER WITH THE ARTIST:
Immerse yourself in all the wonder the District art scenen has to offer by booking a private 2-hour dinner with the artist in one of the region’s most unique private dining rooms, the Chimney Stack Room, located at the base of a towering 130-foot smokestack.
***In support of this series, The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington D.C. will offer a special room package for guests interested in staying at the hotel Friday nights during the time of this series. Please inquire by contacting the hotel directly.
For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C., please visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Georgetown/
This unique and interactive series will run every Friday 7pm-1am from September 13th through November 15th. Events are FREE to attend w/ REGISTRATION!
The 34th annual Andrea Kaufman Sprint Four the Cure is a 5k run/walk along the scenic C&O Canal. The purpose of this friends and family style event is to raise money for cancer research and have fun! The event concludes with a hearty breakfast and benefits the Washington Hospital Center Cance Institute.
