Industry Takeover Nights are open to the public. From 10pm to 1am, guest chefs serve complimentary late night snacks at the first floor pizza bar, and the bar offers drink specials, including some libations from guest mixologists. A $10 cash-only cover charge is requested at the door, and 50% is donated to a different charity benefactor each month.
April Industry Takeover
On Monday April 7, Industry Takeover Nights continue with Haidar Karoum of Doi Moi, Estadio and Proof, Jennifer Nguyen of Zentan and Jon Arroyo of Founding Farmers and Farmers Fishers Bakers.
The current line-up of Industry Takeover guests is available online.
Graffiato, 707 6th st NW. 202-289-3600. graffiatodc.
The National Law Enforcement Museum’s next Witness to History event: DarkMarket & the FBI Agent who Became Master Splyntr will be held at theInternational Spy Museum, on April 8, 2014, at 6:00 pm. The event will focus on how Agent J. Keith Mularski of the FBI’s Cyber Initiative & Resource Fusion Unit creatively masked his true identity and ran the site DarkMarket under the handle Master Splyntr, remaining undetected for two years.
With over 2,500 registered members at its peak, DarkMarket—a one-stop shop for selling stolen personal credit and identity information online—became a hub for underground criminal enterprise. Agent Mularski’s efforts were responsible for preventing millions in financial loss and resulted in 60 arrests worldwide.
At this Witness to History event, hear directly from Mularski about how he learned to log on and think like a crook to catch criminals. Joining Mularski is WIRED Magazine Investigations Editor Kevin Poulsen, an investigative reporter on the cyber crime beat, author of Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion Dollar Cyber Crime Underground, and a former hacker himself.
| Panelists: | J. Keith Mularski, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Kevin Poulsen, Investigations Editor, WIRED Magazine |
| What: | National Law Enforcement Museum Panel Discussion Series Witness to History: DarkMarket & the FBI Agent who Became Master Splyntr |
| When: | Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Reception at 6:00 pm Program 6:45-8:30 pm |
| Where: | International Spy Museum 800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Metro Green/Yellow/Red Line to Gallery Place/Chinatown Station |
The Museum’s Witness to History program—generously funded by Target—began in June 2011 with a presentation by former Dallas (TX) Homicide Detective Jim Leavelle. Now in his 90s, Leavelle recounted his experience as the detective assigned to escort Lee Harvey Oswald, the suspect accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, on the day Oswald himself was shot and killed. Since the inaugural Witness to History event, seven more have been presented on topics ranging from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to serial killers—specifically the case of the Green River Killer. Video recordings and photographs from the events are available to view on our website.
Admission is free and this event is open to the public. Space is limited; registered guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Register by April 1, 2014.
As many people know, life is always sweeter when you have a great mentor or buddy by your side. Best Buddies Virginia is packaging the buddy, sweet and mentor and presenting Life is Sweet on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, a culinary tasting event, while raising funds to support the Best Buddies programs. Title sponsor CSC will host the event at their headquarters located at 3170 Fairview Park Drive in Falls Church, Virginia from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guests will have the opportunity to taste savory treats and decadent desserts created by many of the top local chefs in the area. Each chef has been partnered with a Best Buddies participant and will showcase their treat during the evening’s event. This event provides a wonderful example of work life opportunities that exist in our community and empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“This is one of my favorite events of the year,” said Life is Sweet Chair Chef Susan Wallace of BlackSalt. “I really enjoy sharing my passion of pastry with my Chef Buddy and shining a light on such a worthy cause. This year I will be working with Lauren Hyer.”
“CSC is pleased to support and contribute to the mission of Best Buddies International,” said Shari Davis, CSC’s Director of Diversity, Philanthropy and Community Relations. “CSC has a long history of civic engagement, particularly as it relates to the disability community. We are honored for the opportunity to continue that involvement by hosting Life is Sweet for the second year.”
Guests will have the opportunity to taste many of the delicious partner creations with participating chefs and restaurants that include: District Commons and Chef Chris Hutcheson, Eurest Catering and Chef James Foley, Art Institute of Washington and Chef Carlo Figarella, Willow and Chef Kate Jansen, The Swiss Bakery and Chef Laurie Weber as well as Black’s Restaurant Group Chef Susan Wallace to name a few. Also a highlight of the evening are both the silent and live auctions that will be taking place at 8:00 pm. The auctions will feature restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, a once in a lifetime bed and breakfast experience in Southwest France, an Apartment in Buenos Aires, and an in home cooking demo by Executive Pastry Chef Susan Wallace and Westin National Harbor Executive Chef George Fassiadis for up to 6 guests.
Tommy McFly host of 94.7 FM will be the emcee for the night and Miss District of Columbia USA Ciera Nicole Butts and Miss District of Columbia Teen USA Dominick Fink will be there to support the cause.
Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. Fete is a celebration honoring the Best of D.C. as voted on byCity Paper readers and chosen by writers and editors. Join more than 50 of the city’s top restaurants, artists, and entertainers for an unbelievable night.
VIP Tickets purchase includes one hour early admission to the event (6-7 p.m.), access to the VIP Publisher’s Party, cigar bar, and swag bag.
A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Brainfood—a nonprofit youth development organization in Washington, D.C. Using food as a tool, Brainfood builds life skills and promotes healthy living in a fun and safe environment.
Tickets:
VIP $125
General Admission $80
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 40th Anniversary Gala to honor the clients, volunteers and supporters of the organization on Wednesday, April 9th at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Senator Roy (R-MO) and Mrs. Abigail Blunt are the Gala Honorary Steering Committee Chairs. Broderick and Michele Norris Johnson and Melissa Maxfield (Comcast) are the Gala Steering Committee Chairs.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
6:00pm EST: Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:30pm EST: Program and Dinner
WHERE:
Ritz Carlton Hotel
1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
About N Street Village:
N Street Village empowers homeless and low-income women to claim their highest quality of life by offering a broad spectrum of services and advocacy in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. N Street Village is recognized as an innovative and exemplary leader on issues related to the prevention and elimination of homelessness among women. The N Street Village community emphasizes and promotes a client’s strength, dignity, ability and personal responsibility. We support, motivate and empower our clients through active and compassionate engagement. Clients are offered caring relationships as well as concrete resources and services through their interactions with dedicated and responsive staff and through the careful cultivation of an inclusive and hospitable community.
www.nstreetvillage.org
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Each year the Armed Forces Foundation Congressional Gala brings together the most eclectic group in Washington to honor our nation’s military service members. This year’s event takes place on Wednesday, April 9th at the Ronald Reagan Building and hosts wounded service members and their families from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir’s Warrior Transition Brigade, and other local installations. Joined by Members of Congress, senior military leaders, corporate sponsors, and civilian supporters, the event recognizes those who have gone above and beyond in support of the Armed Forces Foundation’s mission.
Who: Wounded service members, Members of Congress, senior military leaders, celebrities from television, film and sports along with corporate sponsors and civilian supporters
To honor members of our nation’s armed services, their families, and to thank supporters for their commitment to the military and the Armed Forces Foundation
The Golden Dragon Acrobats—athletes, actors and artists in their own right—showcase the amazing feats of balance, gravity-defying acrobatics, gymnastics and choreography of their hit show Cirque Zíva in the Music Center at Strathmore on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 8 p.m. Audiences can catch this electric performance before the troupe returns to New York City in December 2014 for a five-week performance run at midtown’s famous New Victory Theater. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visitwww.strathmore.org.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats hail from Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China and were founded by Lien Chi Chang in 1967. They blend traditional Chinese arts with modern choreography, staging and costumes. The troupe’s producer and artistic director, Danny Chang, son of Lien Chi Chang, is a leading exponent of Chinese acrobatics. He began training at the age of seven under the tutelage of his father. After more than 17 years of apprenticeship and performing with the National Acrobats Troupe of the Republic of China, Chang took full control of the Golden Dragon Acrobats in 1984.
In 2005, their debut at the New Victory Theater earned two prestigious New York Drama Desk Awards nominations (Best Choreography and Most Unique Theatrical Experience).
About Strathmore
Strathmore presents and produces exemplary visual and performing arts programs for diverse audiences; creates dynamic arts education experiences; and nurtures creative ideas and conversations that advance the future of the arts. The hallmark of the arts center is the Music Center at Strathmore, a 1,976-seat concert hall and education complex. The Music Center at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, MD, one half-mile north of the Capital Beltway and immediately adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line. For those attending a ticketed performance at the Music Center at Strathmore, parking in the Metro garage is complimentary with your ticket.
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
The seductive glamour of the tango sets the theme for a stylish evening on Thursday, April 10 to support Chamber Dance Project’s upcoming debut at The Kennedy Center and its new home base of Washington, D.C.
The event’s centerpiece is a tango competition pairing Washington notables with professional tango dancers, with winners selected by a panel of judges as well as by guests and online voters. The dancers will generate funds for Chamber Dance Project and charities of their choice. A list of participating celebrities will soon be announced.
Gold/Platinum Patrons and Benefactors are welcomed at 6pm for a dramatic rooftop champagne reception with the dancers and judges. Other guests join at 6:30 in the dramatic seventh floor atrium for cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and two rounds of the tango competition. After the winners are announced the evening continues with music and dancing for everyone.
A smartphone-based silent auction also a highlight of the gala, spotlighting a wide range of items and experiences—from classes to performances to dining and travel—with bids placed at both the event and in advance online.
Tango with the Stars supports Chamber Dance Project’s public debut as a Washington-based company in performances at the Kennedy Center June 26 to 28. Under the artistic leadership of award-winning choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning, the company has developed a reputation for vibrant, intimate, and innovative contemporary ballets—all performed to live musical accompaniment— that draw their impact from the collaboration of choreographers, dancers, composers, musicians, and designers. Formerly headquartered in New York City, the company relocated to Washington in 2013.
Attire: Black-tie optional
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