The District of Columbia and Centric Invite you to a Celebration of Freedom in the Nation’s Capital
152nd Anniversary of DC Emancipation Day
The celebrations occur at multiple times on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:00am with a festive parade down Pennsylvania Avenue NW boasting more than 40 participating groups, including numerous DC high school and college marching bands, the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corp and Color Guard, The 54th Voluntary Infantry Regiment, the UniverSOUL Circus, various MPDC Units, neighborhood groups and associations, and much more. Enjoy food and merchandise vendors all throughout the day.
From 1:30pm and again at 2:45pm, visit the Open House at the John A. Wilson Building (near the Parade end route at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC) for educational workshops with Mark Plotkin, Hon. Frank Smith, Peter Hanes, and Dr. Elizabeth Clark Lewis, Ph.D. The official DC Emancipation Day Concert, “Message in the Music” will begin at 4pm at Freedom Plaza and feature Brian Lenair (4pm to 5pm), followed by performances by Talib Kweli, Raheem DeVaughn, Arrested Development, MC Lyte, Doug E Fresh and more. The full day of celebrations will end with an impressive Fireworks Finale over Freedom Plaza, beginning at 8:30pm. Get details below, as well as at www.emancipationdc.com. All Emancipation Day DC events are free and open to the public!
The staff at Carpenter’s Shelter is excited to announce the date for the 12th annual Carpenter’s Cook-Off. Every year, Carpenter’s Shelter brings together 30 of the area’s best restaurants and chefs for a culinary event in order to raise money to support the shelter operations.
Please join us April 27th at The Birchmere Music Hall (3701 Mount Vernon Ave) from12-3pm for this year’s Carpenter’s Cook-Off. Tickets are now on sale! Visitwww.carpenterscookoff.com today to purchase tickets for the whole family. Last year, the event sold out early. Don’t miss your chance to attend this year. Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Limited quantities of VIP tickets are available for $65 until sold out. All VIP ticket holders will receive a special ‘Swag Bag’ gift.
Recommended for families with children ages 4 – 12.
two blocks from the White House, for the benefit of
The President Woodrow Wilson House.
WHAT: Portgual. The Man will perform a free stripped down concert at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo as part of the #EndangeredSong campaign.
WHEN: Monday, May 12
6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
(Please note: The band goes on promptly at 6:30 p.m. Media may arrive at 5:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Band Shell at Lion/Tiger Hill
Smithsonian’s National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
WHO: Portgual. The Man
Great Cats Team, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and National Zoo and indie band Portgual. The Man launched the #EndangeredSong Project April 22, Earth Day 2014. The analog meets digital outreach campaign has been raising awareness about the critically endangered Sumatran tiger and the need for conservation efforts. The Zoo and the band distributed a previously unreleased song titled “Sumatran Tiger” to 400 social media influencers on 400 custom polycarbonate records, which will degrade after a certain amount of plays. With no other copies in existence, the 400 participants were tasked with digitizing and “breeding” the song through their social channels with #EndangeredSong.
Portugal. The Man will begin their performance promptly at 6:30 p.m. There is no opening act. The Great Cats team at the Zoo will be available to answer questions about Sumatran tigers—including the three living there—and conservation. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the concert. The Zoo’s Speedwell Conservation Carousel will play music by Portugal. The Man that evening to celebrate the Endangered Song Project.
Claudine Oriol, Haitian-American actress, director and producer, today announced the world premier screening of her documentary film, Resilient Hearts. The film, an official AFI selection of the 2014 DC Caribbean Film Festival, reveals Haiti’s unique culture, rich history and conveys the resiliency of the Haitian spirit. The screening takes places at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, located at 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. Questions and answers with the director will take place immediately following the screening.
“It’s been an incredible and moving journey to work on Resilient Hearts during the past few years,” stated Claudine Oriol, director. “I’m humbled by the support and praise the film has received from friends, associates, world leaders and dignitaries. I can’t imagine a more fitting backdrop for its world premier than in our nation’s capital.”
The trailer for Resilient Hearts can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
In her directorial debut, Claudine, who left Port-au-Prince one hour before the earthquake, tells her story to the world through the eyes and lives of the Haitian people – giving the voiceless a voice. This project is not only an ode to her fellow Haitians, but to everyone across the globe who was impacted by this natural disaster people, or who have experienced loss and triumphed in the face of defeat.
WHO: Claudine Oriol and DC Caribbean Film Fest
WHAT: World premiere screening of documentary film, Resilient Hearts
Questions & Answers with the director
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15
All guests and attendees must be seated 15 minutes in advance and are encouraged to arrive no later than 7 p.m.
WHERE: AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD
Washingtonian’s Fit Fest: A Day of Wellness for Washingtonian Women is on June 21, 2014 at American University’s Bender Arena. The area’s best fitness instructors will be leading classes throughout the day such as, barre, pilates, bootcamp, crossfit, yoga, spinning, pole dancing, and running. Come out and shop the marketplace, learn a new workout, consult with doctors one-on-one, enjoy food demonstrations by local celebrity chef Will Artley and his wife Kim Artley, and get the latest information on diet, nutrition, and exercise from local experts! Celebrate the first day of summer at the hottest fitness event in town.
A big thank you to this years sponsors including: Qatar Airways, American University, Barre Tech, Dancing Mind, Divas & Dolls, Fuse Pilates, Lava Barre, Sculpt Studio, Spark Yoga, Zengo Cycling, City Sports, Core 72, Disrupt Fitness, Honest Tea, Lil Omm Yoga, Massage Envy, Protein Bar, Puree Juice Bar, Sweetgreen, Whole Foods Market Tenley, Zenful Bites, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
WHEN:
Saturday, June 21
9:00am-2:00pm
WHERE:
American University
Bender Arena
4440 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
TICKETS:
$25
MORE INFORMATION:
www.washingtonian.com/fitfest
WHAT: With the heat, humidity, and influx of tourists and visiting interns, navigating D.C.’s concrete jungle during the summer months can be a daunting task. On Saturday, July 19, let the Corcoran serve as your tour guide and join us for the Ultimate Urban Safari! Perfect for families and kids of all ages, this wild summer day will be dedicated to the animal kingdom. Discover and be inspired by creatures big and small through workshop activities and book readings. Participants will also have the chance to get involved and make a lasting difference by volunteering in an animal welfare community service project that day. All ages welcome!
The Ultimate Urban Safari is inspired by the Corcoran’s summer exhibition, American Metal: The Art of Albert Paley. American Metal, on view June 28-September 28, is a retrospective survey of Albert Paley, one of the world’s most distinguished metalsmiths. Over his innovative 50-year career, Paley has often taken inspiration from animals and nature, perhaps most notably for his 2006 portal gates for the St. Louis Zoo, Animals Always.
July 19 is also opening day for Mark Tribe: Plein Air, an exhibition that explores the aesthetic of landscape photography through the virtual lens of computer simulation. The images alter our perceptions, presenting landscapes from a “drone’s eye view,” a machinic perspective that is playing an increasingly important role in contemporary culture. Don’t miss your opportunity to view the exhibition for FREE on opening day!
WHEN: Saturday, July 19; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
ADMISSION: This event is free as part of the Corcoran’s Free Summer Saturdays promotion. No registration is required. More information about The Ultimate Urban Safari is available at www.corcoran.org/pride. To see a list of activities taking place during Free Summer Saturdays, visit http://www.corcoran.org/freesummersaturdays.
Josh Groban
Tuesday, August 19 at 8 pm
Wednesday, August 20 at 8 pm
Multiplatinum vocalist charms with inspirational pop ballads and lush arias such as “You Raise Me Up,” “You’re Still You,” and “You Are Loved.”
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce its Fifth annual Sustainability Fair, (formerly Green Fair), to be held on Friday, August 22nd from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the hotel’s Colonnade Room.
The event showcases the eco-efforts of many DC-based organizations as well as the hotel’s own green program. Below is just a sampling of the participants that will be showcasing their environmental initiatives at the fair. Guests will enjoy interacting with these organizations and their representatives:
Balance Gym Bike Share
Biofuels
CarsToGo
ChemSearch
District of Columbia Department of the Environment
Eco-Artware
EcoFriendly Foods
Fairmont Pittsburgh (Gold LEED Certified)
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Beekeepers
KEYS for the Homeless
KMG
Live Green
National Geographic Society
Segway Tours
Sheppard Electric
Toni Burnham, Urban Beekeeper
Wholefoods
World Wildlife Fund
Zip Car
Fairmont’s Sustainability Fair is free and open to the public. Guests will be treated to honey tastings from the hotel’s rooftop hives along with vegetable dips seasoned with herbs from the hotel’s garden, and each guest will be entered to win some great prizes. Many of the participants bring complimentary samples for attendees such as energy saving light bulbs. .
