Del Campo’s One Year Anniversary Tango Party
On April 22, Del Campo will celebrate its one year anniversary with a blowout party featuring food, drinks and live tango entertainment. Dancing shoes recommended.
- Tuesday, April 22, 7-10pm
- Tickets $55/person
- Reservations can be made at 202-289-7377 or by e-mail at events@delcampodc.com.
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…A
Special 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
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The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall
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The Corcoran Women’s Committee
invite you to
The 59th Annual Corcoran Ball
Friday, April 25, 2014
For additional information or to
learn about the many benefits of a
Corcoran Ball Sponsorship
Visit Corcoran.org/Ball
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| Proceeds from the 59th Annual Corcoran Ball will benefit Corcoran Access, a multi-year project to digitize the Corcoran’s renowned collection. Using the latest gigapixel technology and years of research, Corcoran Access will make it possible to digitally record and provide in-depth information for more than 17,000 works of art from the Corcoran’s collection. The resulting high-definition images and information will be made available online, whereby generations of students, educators, researchers, art historians, and the general public will be able to study, explore, and examine one of the world’s most respected collections of American Art. |
Thursday, May 1 at 8:00 pm: A performance titled “Un Petit Pas de Deux sur ses Pas”
Presented by Aurélien Kairo and Karla Pollux of De Fakto Company
Lycée Rochambeau – 9600 Forest Rd, Bethesda
General Admission: $20, AFDC Members: $15
Choreographed to music of the famous burlesque actor Andre Bourvil, “Un Petit Pas de Deux sur ses Pas” (A Little Pas de Deux on his Footsteps) is a dynamic and witty piece that revisits different styles of dance, from waltz to ballet to hip hop, while maintaining humorous interaction with the audience. Click here to watch this Pas de Deux in action!
Jhane Barnes to be Honored as Designer of the Year
Marymount University’s annual student fashion show, this year titled Portfolio in Motion Uncut, will feature inspired creations by Marymount fashion design students and alumni. The show will take place on Thursday, May 1, at 8 p.m.; a cocktail reception precedes it, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Rose Benté Lee Center on the University’s Main Campus, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA.
Marymount’s fashion programs are unique in the Washington D.C. region and well recognized within the industry and by the public. Fashion merchandising majors will produce a show that celebrates the modern woman and man; they know what they want and go after it with a no-frills attitude. The runway, lights, and music will create a clean, minimalist, cutting-edge environment that is inspired by industrial art. The featured garments by fashion design students and alumni will encompass all the interconnecting angles of modern life – running the gamut from eveningwear, to casual, to game-day attire. Portfolio in Motion Uncut is a student endeavor from beginning to end; the jury-selected designs will also be modeled by Marymount students.
Mirroring the stereotype-smashing interests of today’s woman, the show will include a line of fashion-forward Washington Redskins apparel, created for the growing legions of women football fans. The result of a product development class, some of the garments are for the 18-34 market, while others target the 34+ demographic. The students presented their lines, as well as production and marketing plans for this niche market, to a panel of experts that included Redskins marketing staff.
This year’s show will also feature lines by each of the graduating seniors and designs made from fabrics donated by Eileen Fisher, Marymount’s 2012 Designer of the Year.
JHANE BARNES TO BE HONORED AS DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
As always one of the highlights of the show will be the presentation of the Designer of the Year Award, which this year goes to Jhane Barnes. Barnes first became known for her creative menswear, which featured unusual details and silhouettes, as well as unique fabrics. In 1980, at the age of 25, she was the youngest person and the first woman to win the prestigious Coty American Fashion Critics Award for Menswear. Among her earliest customers were John Lennon, Paul Simon, Elton John, Robin Williams, John Travolta, Jack Nicholson, and Danny Glover. Over the years, Ms. Barnes has expanded her design work — using math, especially fractals, to create textiles and patterns for fashion, eyewear, furniture, and, flooring.
Tickets for the May 1 reception and show, at which Jhane Barnes will be honored, are $100.
For press inquiries, contact Laurie Callahan at laurie.callahan@marymount.edu, 703-284-1648 (o); 703-927-4003 (c).
Friday, May 2 at 8:00 pm: A performance titled “Moovance”
Presented by Amine Boussa and Jeanne Azoulay
Gallaudet University, Elstad Auditorium – 800 Florida Ave., NE
General Admission: $20, AF Members: $15
Moovance is a choreographic duo interpreted by Amine Boussa and Jeanne Azoulay that addresses questions of identity and that peculiar feeling of being torn between two different cultures, specifically for the French-Algerian. It is not solely about the couple’s interaction; it captures the connections, progress and intimacy intrinsic to the duality of two human beings. Get a glimpse of this intimate piece here.
A great summer tradition will return to the National Harbor Waterfront on the Potomac with the much anticipated 7th Annual National Harbor Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm each day.
The event is totally tent-covered in a beautiful outdoor setting on the banks of the Potomac River and surrounded by the National Harbor hotels, restaurants and shops, and continues to be a true destination event. More than just a tasting, the Festival brings together award winning celebrity chefs, artisanal craftsmen, culinary pioneers, smooth jazz, family fun as well as wine and spirits from around the world.
This year’s festival will include over 150 International wines, spirits and beers featured along with local and regional favorites. Guests will be able to sample all of the varieties as well as purchase them by the glass and the bottle, on-site at special event only low prices. Beyond the drink tastings there are many other highlights which include: a Cinco De Mayo Pavilion, Special craft beer tasting Bier Garten experience, Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting Experience,three stages of live music and smooth jazz, and so much more. It is the largest award winning wine festival of its kind in the Metro DC market.
This year’s organizers have turned up the heat on the Cooking Stage and brought in some award winning super star chef talent. Special appearances on the Cooking Stage include, Saturday: Chef Mike Isabella of Graffiato, Chef Rahman “Rock” Harper winner of Fox Reality television series Hell’s Kitchen, Chef Bryan Voltaggio of Volt/Range Restaurant, and Sunday with Chef Scott Drewno of The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Chef Mike Schlow and Chef Victor Albisu of Del Campo and Taco Bambo. All of these local, regional and nationally recognized chefs will offer meet and greets and cooking demonstrations.
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Additional events include a live taping Saturday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. of radio show Foodie and Beast with hosts Nycci and David Nellis. During the taping, guests will be included in a blind wine tasting with several of the area’s best wine experts. The show will air on Sunday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. on Federal News Network.
The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center will hold its annual Wine Dinner at the resort’s signature restaurant, Old Hickory Steakhouse, onFriday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a five-course meal paired with local Virginia wines from Barboursville Vineyards. The dinner costs $125 perperson.
The resort also will be offering a Wine and Cheese by Sunset event at Pose Rooftop Lounge on Saturday, May 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy New World wines paired with gourmet cheeses, while enjoying views of the Potomac River and surrounding region from the resort’s 18th floor. The event costs $25 per person.
Gaylord National Resort will be one of the many featured culinary participants within the Food and Wine Festival, as well as offer two overnight packages for Saturday, May 3 that include one or two day access to the event.
The VIP Pier will offer wonderful restaurant tastings for foodies to indulge their inner passions such as: Whoopsie’s Gourmet Whoopie Pies, Eleven Courses Private Chefs, Mojo Magic – Cuban Salsa & more! By Havana Road Café, International Cheeses, Chesapeake Crab Dip by KS Catering, Fresh Pasta & Italian Specialties, The All American Slider and Brooklyn Hot Dog, Vegetable Crudités, and more.
Tickets are on sale now and range from a Grand Cru Two-Day All Access Pass at $199 per person, VIP Saturday $99 or Sunday $79 a General Admission One Day Pass for $39 in advance/$49 onsite. $30 designated driver ticket in advance.
To purchase tickets and view schedule, visit www.wineandfoodnh.com or call (800) 830-3976.
A great summer tradition will return to the National Harbor Waterfront on the Potomac with the much anticipated 7th Annual National Harbor Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm each day.
The event is totally tent-covered in a beautiful outdoor setting on the banks of the Potomac River and surrounded by the National Harbor hotels, restaurants and shops, and continues to be a true destination event. More than just a tasting, the Festival brings together award winning celebrity chefs, artisanal craftsmen, culinary pioneers, smooth jazz, family fun as well as wine and spirits from around the world.
This year’s festival will include over 150 International wines, spirits and beers featured along with local and regional favorites. Guests will be able to sample all of the varieties as well as purchase them by the glass and the bottle, on-site at special event only low prices. Beyond the drink tastings there are many other highlights which include: a Cinco De Mayo Pavilion, Special craft beer tasting Bier Garten experience, Whiskey and Bourbon Tasting Experience,three stages of live music and smooth jazz, and so much more. It is the largest award winning wine festival of its kind in the Metro DC market.
This year’s organizers have turned up the heat on the Cooking Stage and brought in some award winning super star chef talent. Special appearances on the Cooking Stage include, Saturday: Chef Mike Isabella of Graffiato, Chef Rahman “Rock” Harper winner of Fox Reality television series Hell’s Kitchen, Chef Bryan Voltaggio of Volt/Range Restaurant, and Sunday with Chef Scott Drewno of The Source by Wolfgang Puck, Chef Mike Schlow and Chef Victor Albisu of Del Campo and Taco Bambo. All of these local, regional and nationally recognized chefs will offer meet and greets and cooking demonstrations.
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Additional events include a live taping Saturday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. of radio show Foodie and Beast with hosts Nycci and David Nellis. During the taping, guests will be included in a blind wine tasting with several of the area’s best wine experts. The show will air on Sunday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. on Federal News Network.
The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center will hold its annual Wine Dinner at the resort’s signature restaurant, Old Hickory Steakhouse, onFriday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a five-course meal paired with local Virginia wines from Barboursville Vineyards. The dinner costs $125 perperson.
The resort also will be offering a Wine and Cheese by Sunset event at Pose Rooftop Lounge on Saturday, May 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy New World wines paired with gourmet cheeses, while enjoying views of the Potomac River and surrounding region from the resort’s 18th floor. The event costs $25 per person.
Gaylord National Resort will be one of the many featured culinary participants within the Food and Wine Festival, as well as offer two overnight packages for Saturday, May 3 that include one or two day access to the event.
The VIP Pier will offer wonderful restaurant tastings for foodies to indulge their inner passions such as: Whoopsie’s Gourmet Whoopie Pies, Eleven Courses Private Chefs, Mojo Magic – Cuban Salsa & more! By Havana Road Café, International Cheeses, Chesapeake Crab Dip by KS Catering, Fresh Pasta & Italian Specialties, The All American Slider and Brooklyn Hot Dog, Vegetable Crudités, and more.
Tickets are on sale now and range from a Grand Cru Two-Day All Access Pass at $199 per person, VIP Saturday $99 or Sunday $79 a General Admission One Day Pass for $39 in advance/$49 onsite. $30 designated driver ticket in advance.
To purchase tickets and view schedule, visit www.wineandfoodnh.com or call (800) 830-3976.
Recommended for families with children ages 4 – 12.
THE POLITICS OF FASHION
D.C. UNBOXED Premiere & VIP After Party
On Tuesday, June 3, 2014, SVELTE, LLC will host a star studded film premiere and VIP after party at the uber-stylish Mazza Gallerie and the AMC Theaters Mazza Gallerie in Friendship Heights DC.Join the filmmakers, the cast, DC’s fashion & creative communities, fashion enthusiasts & bloggers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, educators, retailers, investors, press, and experience a fabulous red carpet, screening of the film at AMC Mazza Gallerie, and access to the VIP After Party sponsored by Mazza Gallerie.
Come celebrate the release of The Politics of Fashion and DC’s fashion industry with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails sponsored by Skinny Girl Vodka, tasty bites, music and more!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
6:00pm – Red Carpet
7:30pm – Film Screening
9:00pm – VIP After Party
Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave
NW, Washington, DC 20015
