There is only one thing that will get avid shoppers up early out of bed, on a chilly February day to head to Alexandria – that would be one heck of a sale. The 9th Annual Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, February 1st in Alexandria. The once a year, one-day shopping extravaganza featuring high-end boutique merchandise will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial from 9AM-4PM. Founded in 2005, the annual clearance sale has attracted a large and loyal audience of shoppers traveling to Alexandria from as far away as Richmond and Pennsylvania.
Deal seekers will find the very best brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 70 or 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise. Shoppers can enjoy ample parking on site, or a complimentary shuttle from the King Street Metro or 50% off garage parking (reg. $10) at Colonial Parking Garage located at 1800 Diagonal Street across from the King Street Metro.
Participating stores and local designers include:
| Andrea D’Ambrosia Studio | Pink Palm |
| Bishop Boutique | Queen Bee Designs |
| Coco Blanca | Red Barn Mercantile |
| Dolce Collection | Sherman Pickey |
| Fornash | Stuart Nordin |
| Gossypia | The Little Monogram Shop |
| Hysteria | The Shoe Hive |
| J McLaughlinKiskadee
Lawrence Miller & Co. |
Toka & ChrisTop It Off
Zoe Boutique |
| Mystique Jewelers | |
| Olio Tasting Room | |
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. Want to be one of them? Enter to win at facebook.com/ALXWarehouseSale. Lucky winners will be notified on January 29th.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 9th Annual Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 1, 2014
Where: George Washington Masonic Memorial – 101 Callahan Drive, Old Town Alexandria (Walkable from King Street Metro & Ample Parking)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.
Event Name: Arts for Autism Gala & Runway Show
Date: 2/1/2013
Location: Tower Club, Tower Club, Tysons Corner
8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700
Tysons, VA 22182
Tickets: Runway Show Ticket Only: $75 (Starts at 8:00 p.m.)
Seated Dinner & Runway Show: $150 (Starts at 6:30 p.m.)
https://www.arts-for-autism.
Longtime Taste of the Nation Washington DC supporter Urbana Restaurant will be hosting a night to remember benefiting Taste of the Nation Washington DC. Join four chefs from DC-area Kimpton restaurants, including new chefs at Urbana and Zentan, for an intimate, 4 course dinner that brings together a bounty of local produce and seasonal ingredients. The diverse team of chefs are united by a commitment to seasonal ingredients that celebrate local farms and purveyors, as well as a stalwart commitment to the Taste of the Nation mission. The night will begin with a cocktail hour featuring a signature creation from Urbana head bartender Obi Emenyonu.Each course will be perfectly paired with award-winning artisanal wines selected by BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier Sommelier Matthew Carroll.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cocktail hour
7:30 Dinner
Participating Chefs: Host Chef: Ethan McKee, Urbana
Dennis Marron, Poste
Jennifer Nguyen, Zentan
Todd Wiss, Firefly
Sommelier: Matthew Carroll, Brabo
One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation will go to Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger in America thanks to generous support from National Presenting Sponsor Sysco and national sponsors American Express and Food Network.
More than 16 million children in America struggle with hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $82.5 million in the fight against childhood hunger, including more than $1.8 million from Taste of the Nation Washington, DC events. Local beneficiaries are Capital Area Food Bank, DC Hunger Solutions and Mary’s Center. Additionally, funds raised through Taste of the Nation have helped support the Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in the Nation’s Capital, the first of 11 state- and city-based partnerships to end childhood hunger across the country.
“Ending poverty is complex but feeding a child is not,” said Bill Shore, Founder and CEO of Share Our Strength. “With all the participants in Taste of the Nation sharing their strengths, we are able to create more resources to help children in the nation’s capital and across America get the nutritious food they need to live healthy, active lives.”
Hosted by Chef Todd Gray & Ellen Kassoff Gray
Equinox Restaurant, Muse at the Corcoran Gallery of Art & Salamander Resort
Presented by Trade Center Management Associates
The Washington Humane Society’s annual dessert and champagne reception honors our local crusaders against animal cruelty: Washington Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Animal Care & Control Officers, and Humane Educators. This celebration of all things sweet, showcases the DC area’s most talented pastry chefs. Enjoy delectable confections complemented by some of the world’s finest sparkling wines. The VIP Chefs’ Tasting Room presents an exclusive savory gathering prepared by the finest chefs of the national capital region.
In addition to honoring our own, the Washington Humane Society (WHS) honors our community’s “Humane Heroes” who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals in the District and who have shown tremendous support for our programs and services. These award recipients have proven their commitment to and support of WHS and we truly appreciate their dedication to our mission.
For more information, please visit: www.washhumane.org/specialevents for more information.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
6:00 – 8:00 PM VIP Chefs’ Tasting Room
7:00 – 9:00 PM General Reception
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Tickets:
VIP Chefs’ Tasting Room $150 (includes entry to General Reception)
General Reception $90
Create Lite Brite masterpieces and experience the Nordic Lights through innovative lamp designs from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Brilliant colors inspire this Phillips after 5. Create Lite Brite masterpieces and experience the Nordic Lights through innovative lamp designs from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Short films, small bites, and beers from the region are also featured. In conjunction with the Nordic Cultural Initiative at The Phillips Collection.
6, 6:30, 7 & 7:30 PM
Spotlight Talk
15-minute focused discussions about how artists use light in their work.
Reservations strongly advised for this popular event. $12; $10 for students as well as visitors 62 and over. Members always admitted free, no reservation needed.
On Saturday, February 8th, DC funk rock reggae band B Side Shuffle will release their second EP, Farmalade, at Tropicalia on U Street.
WHAT: B Side Shuffle Album Release Party
WHO: B Side Shuffle, Fort Knox Five, Watermelon, Big Country Express, the Relics
WHERE: Tropicalia, 2001 14th Street NW, Washington, DC (14th and U)
WHEN: Saturday, February 8, 2014, 7:00 PM to 2:30 AM
WHY: Because we love you.
BACKGROUND: Farmalade was recorded at Northern Virginia’s Castle Hill Farm, with producer Rob Shaffer and engineer Alex Kozen—making for a backstory as unique as the album’s sound itself. From their humble origins in a Capitol Hill kitchen, this band’s electrifying stage performances have brought a District Sound to listeners across the Mid-Atlantic and the world—including 2013 dates with dozens of national acts, a fiercely loyal fan base (known as ‘Shuffleville’), and now, two albums in the span of a year.
Saturday’s release party will also be graced by Watermelon, Big Country Express, the Relics, and Fort Knox Five—the sensational DC-funktronic quintet who has toured across the globe—making for an unforgettable showcase of DC’s fastest-rising musical talent.
The Alliance Française de Washington, D.C. (AFDC), in collaboration with the Embassy of Hungary, is pleased to present French pianist Claude Bessmann for an evening recital February 8, celebrating the works of Maurice Ravel and Franz Liszt.
Claude Bessmann began her career by winning first prize in piano in the class of the world-renowned pianist Vlado Perlemutter. She went on to win the gold medal at the International Competition in Vercelli, Italy. She is currently professor of piano at the Ecole Nationale de Musique de Paris and at the National Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris.
Saturday, February 8, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, The Tenfold Forty’sA Night of Bond at The Whittemore House, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. Benefits House of Ruth for domestic violence $80
