Events/Things To Do

 NFTE Global Gala
The Blueprint: 20 Years of Building Futures

This year to mark NFTE DC’s 20th Anniversary, the NFTE Global Gala will be here in Washington, DC and we are thrilled to announce that we will honor Kevin Plank, Under Armour Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board, and Diana Davis Spencer, President of the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation. Mark your calendars and join us as NFTE Global Gala celebrates 20 years of NFTE DC!

When:
Thursday, April 24, 2014
5:30pm     Networking Reception and Youth Entrepreneur Showcase
7:00pm     Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony

Where:
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
Washington, DC

Why:
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s (NFTE) mission is to provide programs that inspire young people from low-income communities to stay in school, to recognize business opportunities and to plan for successful futures.

Since our founding in 1987, NFTE has touched the lives of 500,000 young people globally and we currently have programs running across the U.S. and in twelve countries around the world, including China, Mexico and Israel.  In 2014, we join to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of our Washington, DC chapter, which has served over 25,000 young people in the DC region. Currently serving 23 schools, the NFTE DC Region serves close to 1,100 young people annually.

Each year, NFTE celebrates our global impact by honoring top young NFTE entrepreneurs from all the communities we work in worldwide.  These young people have a chance to present their businesses to the guests and we feature a number of them during the evening.  Also in attendance are the amazing teachers on whom NFTE relies to bring our award winning program into resource-challenged schools globally, and this year an inspiring group of alumni from the NFTE Greater Washington region will be on hand to promote their own local businesses.   It is truly an evening that celebrates the power of entrepreneurship education in the most tangible way.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

National Building Museum

5:30 Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase & Cocktail Reception
7:00 Gala Dinner and Awards

On Friday, April 25, 2014, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) will celebrate its 27th Annual Spring Gala, Nine Thousand and Nine Hundred Nights…ASpecial Night to Salute You! Our Patrons, Our Members and Our Friends chaired by Annie S. Totah and under the patronage of Her Imperial Majesty Empress Farah Pahlavi.

Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to view the special exhibition “Workt by Hand”: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts, which allows a rare look at superlative examples of two centuries of American and European quilt making from the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned decorative arts collection.

The annual black-tie gala will continue with cocktails in the galleries and a silent auction followed by dinner by Susan Gage Caterers and dancing in the elegant Great Hall. The evening is inspired by a Moorish/Marrakesh theme crafted by Capital Décor. A variety of live entertainment will take place throughout the evening. The 2014 Gala Auction Co-Chairs are Charo Abrams and Carole Margaret Randolph.

WHEN:
Friday, April 25, 2014
Cocktails and Silent Auction: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Dancing: 8 p.m. to midnight

WHERE:
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Valet parking available

DETAILS:
The spring gala is the museum’s largest annual fundraising event attended by more than 350 luminaries from Washington’s diplomatic, governmental and social communities. Proceeds from the Spring Gala support the museum’s exhibitions and educational programming, including one of NMWA’s signature programs, Art, Books, and Creativity (ABC), which benefits fourth- and fifth-graders in the Washington, D.C. public schools. To date, over 35,000 students have benefitted from the ABC curriculum’s innovative lessons, which nurture children’s artistic and creative capabilities.

TICKETS:
Individuals $650; Gala Host Committee, Individuals $1,000 and Couples $1,500 (Both include premium seating and recognition in the program); Sponsored Tables $10,000 and up

PHOTO CREDIT:
Courtesy of Jack Hartzman Photography

The 2014 Opera Ball will be hosted by His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. Kenichiro Sasae

at their official residence on Nebraska Avenue, N.W., one of the most prestigious diplomatic

residences in the city. The Opera Ball will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 and is a highlight of

the city’s cultural, philanthropic, and social season.

Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Phebe N. Novakovic will be the Co-Chairmen of this season’s

Opera Ball. Dr. Kuno, a prominent scientist and biomedical researcher, is a longtime supporter of

Washington National Opera and the co-founder of the S&R Foundation, which recognizes

talented young scientists and artists for their distinguished work in fields of science and fine arts,

especially those who contribute to U.S.-Japanese understanding. Ms. Novakovic is Chairman and

Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense

company based in Falls Church, Virginia. General Dynamics is a longstanding supporter of WNO

and is currently a major sponsor of its 2013-2014 season.

Constance Milstein de La Haye St. Hilaire, who chaired last season’s Opera Ball at the

Embassy of Italy’s Villa Firenze, will serve as this season’s Honorary Chair.

“We are very proud to host the 2014 Opera Ball at our residence,” said Ambassador

Sasae. “With WNO’s new production of The Magic Flute designed by the Japanese artist Jun

Kaneko and with Opera Ball at our home, we look forward to seeing the Opera take on a

decidedly Japanese flavor next spring.”

As in previous years, the elegant black-tie event will include intimate dinners hosted by

many ambassadors at their embassies or residences throughout the city. Following these private

dinners, guests will gather at the residence of Ambassador and Mrs. Sasae for a festive evening

of dancing, dessert, and music that will highlight the Japanese tradition of hospitality.

The Opera Ball is WNO’s largest fundraiser and one of Washington’s most anticipated

events of the year. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Opera Ball support the Opera’s

award-winning artistic, educational, and outreach programs. Recent Opera Balls have been

hosted by the embassies of Italy (2013), the United Arab Emirates (2012), the People’s Republic

of China (2011), the Russian Federation (2010), Germany (2009), and France (2008). Japan last

hosted the Opera Ball in 2000.

TICKET INFORMATION:

Reservations for embassy dinners and the 2014 Opera Ball will be available in the coming

months. For more information about attending the Opera Ball, or to receive an invitation, guests

should contact the Special Events office at (202) 416-8496 or operaball@kennedy-center.org.

visit www.kennedy-center.org/operaball.

The Ambassador’s Ball raises vital funds to support multiple sclerosis research, as well as local rpograms and services that benefit those affected by MS in our community

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History‘s Raise a Glass Star-Spangled Banner Gala Event will be held September 12, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. This cocktail showcase honoring the Star Spangled Banner will support the American Food History Project at the National Museum of American History. The event will be emceed by Simon Majumdar from the Food Network and feature music by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Quartet. Guests will learn how to mix their own cocktails at home, participate in mixology demonstrations, hear from cocktail historian David Wondrich, and see collections objects out of storage. 

On September 22, culinary personalities from around the country will gather in Washington for a first-of-its kind charity roast of D.C. chef and pioneering restaurateur, Nora Pouillon. The night of food, comedy and philanthropy will be held at Dock 5 in Union Market, and honor Nora’s legacy, while poking some fun at her occasional foibles. All proceeds from the inaugural Chef’s Roast will benefit the Chef Action Network, an organization dedicated to building the next generation of chefs advocating for policies that support health, nutrition and sustainability.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the event will feature a series of roasters who will offer anecdotes and commentary on Pouillon’s storied culinary career, which saw the Austrian-born chef open Restaurant Nora in 1979 in Washington’s Dupont Circle neighborhood, and eventually turn it into America’s first certified organic restaurant.

The list of roasters is a who’s who of food world personalities, environmental and food issue advocates, including:

• Chef Rick Bayless – Frontera Grill, Toplobompo and Xoco
• Chef Carla Hall – Co-host of ABC’s The Chew
• Chef Michel Nischan – Wholesome Wave and Chef Action Network
• Chef Mary Sue Milliken – Border Grill Restaurants and James Beard Foundation trustee
• Chef Patrick O’Connell – The Inn at Little Washington
• Chef Ann Cooper – “The Renegade Lunch Lady”
• Ken Cook – President, Environmental Working Group
• Jim Crawford – Owner, New Morning Farm, Founding Member, Tuscarora Organic Growers
• Robert Egger – Founder and President, LA Kitchen, Former President, DC Central Kitchen

The inaugural Chef’s Roast is the brainchild of Arabella Advisors founder and managing director, Eric Kessler, and his wife, Sharapat Kessler, who also serve as event chairs on the host committee. “The Chef Action Network does a remarkable job helping chefs shine a spotlight on important culinary and environmental issues,” said Eric, “and we are thrilled to be able to support it while also paying tribute to Nora, a truly remarkable talent who has had a major, if often underappreciated, influence on American dining.”

During the proceedings, guests will enjoy a Nora-inspired feast prepared by culinary luminaries:

• Cathal Armstrong (Restaurant Eve, Eamonn’s, PX, The Majestic and Society Fair)
• Scott Drewno (The Source by Wolfgang Puck)
• Mike Isabella (Graffiato, Kapnos and G)
• Kate Jansen (Pastry Chef at Willow)
• Haidar Karoum (Proof, Estadio, Doi Moi)
• Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill Restaurants)
• John Mooney (Bidwell, Bell, Book & Candle)
• Tracy O’Grady (Willow)
• Mikaela Reuben (Private Chef, Vancouver, BC)
• Andrea Reusing (The Lantern)
• Christian Thornton (Atria)
• Sherry Yard (Helms Bakery)

Individual tickets to the Chef’s Roast are $300, while tables for 10 can be reserved for $7,000-$30,000 inclusive of unique opportunities, including a meet and greet with chefs and celebrity roasters. All tickets are available through Eventrbite.

About the Chef Action Network

The Chef Action Network (CAN) is a non-profit organization that connects chefs to tools and resources that will help them create significant and lasting change in their communities, the country and the world. CAN is focused on harnessing the power of America’s preeminent chefs in support of a strong, sustainable, just and healthy food system. www.chefactionnetwork.com

The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation will host its annual Blue Hope Bash to raise colon cancer awareness on Thursday, October 16, from 6:00-10:00PM at the Four Seasons Hotel, in Washington, D.C.  The theme this year is “Beyond The Limits” – elevating the awareness and need to talk about colorectal cancer, the prevention measures and research advancements.  An evening of hope, inspiration and celebration will feature live entertainment by Sound Impact, speeches from notable VIP’s, dinner, signature cocktails, silent auction, local business leaders, celebrities and inspirational stories from colon cancer survivors.
Honorary Co-Chairs and special guest that will be in attendance include U.S. Congressman Mark Warner (D-VA), Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ), Delegate Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-DC), Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA), Dr. John Marshall (Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center), Dr. Louis Weiner (Director of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center), Dr. Patrick G. Jackson (Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital), Dr. Sandra Swain (Medical Director Washington Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington), Michael Jakaitis (Morning Drive Editor, WTOP News), andMichelle Money (ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise).

The event will be emceed by Dan Shapiro, Ph.D. the Garner James Kline Professor of Humanities in Medicine and the Chair of the Department of Humanities at Penn State College of Medicine.  Shapiro has written three books, Moms Marijuana, about his personal cancer experience, and a second memoir, Delivering Doctor Amelia, which focused on his psychological treatment of a physician. His third book, And in Health, focuses on thriving as a couple in the face of cancer was released in May, 2013 and featured in the New York Times soon after.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, which is dedicated to finding a cure for colon cancer by funding and facilitating cutting edge research programs across the nation.

2014 Blue Hope Bash sponsors include Genentech, Medstar Georgetown Hospital, Sanofi, ABC7/WJLA-TV, News Channel 8, WTOP News 103.5FM, Bisnow, Covidien GI Solutions, Barrick Gold, Boston Biomedical, The Sampson Foundation and Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery. 

EVENT DETAILS
What:  Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation – 4^th Annual Blue Hope Bash
Presented by:  Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation
When:    October 16, 2014
Where:  Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D.C.
Time:  6:00-10:30 PM (6PM Cocktail Reception, 7:30PM Dinner, Auctions, Presentations & Entertainment

Website: http://www.chris4life.org/bluehopebash/

Social: @chris4cure #bluehopebash #loveyourbutt
Event Tickets:  Range from $250-$1,000.  Sponsorship opportunities also available.
Attire:  ‘Something Blue’ Cocktail Attire

What: Go Formal for Justice Gala
When: Saturday, October 18^th; 8 pm to 12 pm
Where: Mayer Brown, LLP, 1999 K Street, NW, Washington DC 20006

Who: DC Bar Foundation Young Lawyers Network

Why: To support civil legal services
Purchase Tickets: http://goformalforjustice14.eventbrite.com
Questions? goformal@dcbarfoundation.org

Back for its second year after the sell-out success of last year’s inaugural event, and kicking off National Pro Bono Week, the DC Bar Foundation Young Lawyers Network presents Go Formal for Justice 2014, the hottest ticket in town for DC’s young lawyers.  A fantastic excuse for a date night, or a chance to mix, mingle, and have a fun night out, this year’s Go Formal will feature an open bar, dancing to music from Crazy in Stereo, light hors d’oeuvres and desserts, auction, photo booth, tarot card reader, liquor tasting, and more!

Proceeds from the event will go to the DC Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the leading private funder of civil legal services in the District of Columbia, and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.  For questions or information about a public interest price, contact goformal@dcbarfoundation.org.

The 2014 Georgetown Gala, the annual black tie Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) event that brings together over 400 residents, organizations, businesses, and politicos to celebrate Georgetown and CAG’s mission of historic preservation and improving the life of the community, will be held on Friday, October 24.

The event will be held at the stunning Italian Embassy on Whitehaven Street. Ambassador and Mrs. Claudio Bisogniero will be Honorary Chairs. The “Fly Me to the Moon” theme will give the gala a cool Rat Pack/Mad Men vibe in its cocktails, gourmet Italian dinner buffet, fabulous entertainment, unique live auction items, and hip After Party.

The honorees, Jack and Michele Evans are long-time Georgetown residents and activists. Jack Evans, is D.C Council’s longest serving councilmember having representing Ward 2 since 1991. Jack serves as chair of the Committee on Finance and Revenue, which oversees the District’s finances, including tax policy. In addition to earning a reputation as one of DC’s toughest budget and tax stewards, Jack has used this committee to secure approval of many major legislative tax reforms including: reducing tax rates, simplifying DC’s antiquated tax code and establishing incentives for businesses.

Co-Chairs Jennifer Altemus, Colleen Girouard and Robin Jones along with their committee, are putting together the evening’s entertainment to include crooner Danny Meyers and his DC Love band playing dance music during cocktails and dinner, a live auction featuring FOX News Commentator, Griff Jenkins , followed by DJ Trophy Brothers upping the tempo for more

The Gala’s honorary chairs are: Ambassador and Mrs. Claudio Bisogniero, The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, The Honorable Selwa “Lucky” Roosevelt, Senator and Mrs. Joseph Lieberman, and John J. DeGioia, President of Georgetown University.

Back by popular demand, the Gala will extend into the night with an After Party at the Embassy, starting at 10:30 PM. The host committee is busy planning a soiree that riffs on the Gala’s mid- century theme: expect good music, good dancing, a well-stocked open bar, and lots of late night