On Thursday, October 30, amid a media storm and public outcry critical of bad behavior by NFL players, Washington-area professional athletes will step out as fashion models and step up as role models at the 6th Annual Walk This Way Charity Fashion Event. DC-based nonprofit organization Becky’s Fund, returns to the Italian Embassy (3000 Whitehaven St. NW) to host its highly anticipated annual fashion show, featuring global luxury clothing brand, GANT. Washington Redskins’ wide receiver Pierre Garçon and Washington Nationals’ pitcher Gio Gonzalez are just a few of the stars confirmed to hit the catwalk in support of this year’s event. Ticket sale proceeds will benefit Becky’s Fund’s “Men of Code” program — training high school athletes to become leaders in the movement to end violence against women. The show will also showcase cocktail and black-tie attire from notable designer, Karen Millen.
Moët Nectar Impérial Rosé and Belvedere will serve as the official spirits for the VIP and Players’ Lounge, adding an air of elegance to the always beautiful main atrium at the embassy.
Attendees will have the chance to rub elbows with the DMV’s favorite professional athletes, Grammy award winning performers, politicians and elected officials, business leaders and fashion influencers. Tickets for the high profile event start at $150 for general admission and $300 for VIPs, and will include specialty drinks, gourmet food and tasty desserts, as well access to the night’s buzz-worthy feature show.
For more information about Becky’s Fund and the Men of Character and Ownership, Dedicated to leading by Example, please visit www.beckysfund.org.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, October 30, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St. NW
Washington, DC 20008
General Admission Tickets – $150
VIP Tickets – $300
Tables – $1,200 to $5,000
Sponsor Packages – $5,000 to $25,000
Event Chair – Michelle Schoenfeld of Renu Medical Spa
Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Organization of American States
Join me, the members of The Washington Ballet’s Women’s Committee, Jeté Society and Latino Dance Fund Host Committee for Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée on Saturday, November 8, 2014. This inaugural event will benefit TWB’s scholarship programs and the Latino Dance Fund as well as celebrate TWB’s fall repertory program “Masterworks,” showcasing 5 Tangos by world-renowned choreographer, Hans van Manen, among other works.
Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée will take place at the stunning Organization of American States, which will be transformed into a sultry Buenos Aires Tango club, full of drama, passion and intrigue. At the VIP reception hosted by TWB’s Artistic Director Septime Webre and members of the diplomatic community, patrons will sip signature “Evita” champagne cocktails and have an opportunity to mix and mingle with dancers who have benefited from the Latino Dance Fund. Following the VIP reception, guests attending the main party will enjoy an exclusive performance by The Washington Ballet, sample the finest in South American wines and spirits, savor delectable Argentine-inspired cuisine, bid on “Super Silent Auction” items and be part of the best dance party to hit Washington, DC in decades. The event will bring together a dynamic group of hundreds of leaders across business, arts, politics, community and culture.
To purchase tickets, click here: http://www.washingtonballet.org/contribute/special-events/noche-de-pasion-the-tango-soiree_copy
WHAT: City Tap House, the craft beer-focused restaurant located at 901 9th Street, NW, 20001, is partnering with The Washington Capitals to host a fundraiser benefiting Foundation 4 Heroes. Hockey fans are encouraged to stop by Sunday, November 9th from 5 PM to 7 PM, to meet John Carlson, Karl Alzner and Troy Brouwer of The Washington Capitals who will be guest bartending throughout the two-hour event. There is a $20 entrance fee with entitles guests to a complimentary beverage, and a $10 fee for all autographs with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Foundation 4 Heroes, a non-profit organization which inspires and supports children battling diseases to discover the Superhero inside of them and overcome challenges they face.
Additionally, a silent auction with prizes such as hockey paraphernalia and Fender® Guitars signed by Alice Cooper, Dierks Bentley, and Steve Lukather will be available to the highest bidder. Sponsors for this two-hour event include: Red Bull, Ketel One Vodka, and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://tap-house-dc.
WHEN: Sunday, November 9th from 5 PM to 7 PM.
WHERE: City Tap House is located at 901 9th Street, NW, 20001. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For reservations or additional information, please call (202) 733-5333 or visit www.citytaphousedc.com.
WHY: The mission of the Foundation 4 Heroes is to reinforce a path for a positive future by promoting the superhero inside every child. We recognize and embrace our responsibilities as role models and will inspire and teach children to: (1) always do the right thing, (2) to never give up, (3) listen to your parents and (4) never be a bully (by being kind and respectful to others). We encourage the children to believe in themselves, fulfill their dreams, and overcome obstacles while lifting their spirits and being supportive of their unique needs. More information can be found online at:http://f4heroes.com.
On Thursday November 20, at 7:30 at Gala Theater (3333 14th St NW), join local filmmakers, boxing stars and musicians for a benefit film screening and after party featuring stories from the world of Lime Lite Boxing and Fitness, a Columbia Heights based non-profit gym and youth program that trains champions and mentors young people.
Into the Lime Lite follows two-time USA Boxing National Champion Malik Jackson as he prepares for a tough match in the Belfast Beltway Classic. Out of the Basement follows Greg Newby as he embarks on a pro-boxing career after a fall from grace. Jackson and Newby train at Lime Lite Boxing and Fitness, a small gym in the heart of Columbia Heights DC that is 100% fueled by local volunteers, grassroots fundraisers and community support. Both films (documentary shorts) feature music from local musicians including Brendan Canty (Fugazi, DeathFix) The Evens and Buildings. The films were made by possible by the Documentary Center at GW and The DC Arts and Humanities Commission.
The after party features food generously donated by The Coupe (Lime Lite Boxing’s neighbor) and music from local DJs. Doors at 7:30. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will benefit Lime Lite’s boxing and mentoring program.
Growing in popularity, this year’s Beaujolais & Beyond Festival gathering for the annual wine harvest in France will take place at La Maison Française (at the Embassy of France) on November 21 at 8pm.
In addition to a selection of French breads, cheeses, pâtés and pastries, small plates will be provided by restaurants such as ICI Urban Bistrot and Paul Bakery. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, in addition to a selection of wines from France, Italy, Spain and California (see list below).
To complement the libations, festivities will include a local DJ and dancing, a blind tasting contest, trivia quiz, silent auction featuring French products and a raffle for round-trip tickets to Paris from Air France!
From 7:00 to 8:00 prior to the party, VIP ticket holders will enter the heart of the Embassy to enjoy a private tasting event with respected members and personalities from Washington’s political and professional circles. General Admission starts after 8 pm.
Co-hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington DC & the DC French-American Chamber of Commerce.
Where: La Maison Française at the French Embassy// 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW
When: Friday, November 21 at 8pm
Price: Alliance Française and FACC Members- General $55, VIP $90, Block of 10 $450
General Admission- Standard $65, VIP $110, Block of 10 $550
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaujolais-and-beyond-celebration-2014-tickets-13138536717
Wine Selection:
All wines are courtesy of Deutsch Family Wines and Spirits
VIP Reception
FRANCE: Ch La Bastide Dauzac
ITALY: Enza Prosecco
USA: Joseph Carr Chardonnay; Joseph Carr Cabernet
Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration
FRANCE : Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Village ; Georges Duboeuf Macon Village ; Jean Descombes; Georges Duboeuf Pouilly Fuissé
WASHINGTON STATE : SKYFALL Pinot Gris, SKYFALL Cabernet Sauvignon
CALIFORNIA : Josh Cellars Legacy, Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc California
ITALY : Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini Merlot
Growing in popularity, this year’s Beaujolais & Beyond Festival gathering for the annual wine harvest in France will take place at La Maison Française (at the Embassy of France) on November 21 at 8pm.
In addition to a selection of French breads, cheeses, pâtés and pastries, small plates will be provided by restaurants such as ICI Urban Bistrot and Paul Bakery. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, in addition to a selection of wines from France, Italy, Spain and California (see list below).
To complement the libations, festivities will include a local DJ and dancing, a blind tasting contest, trivia quiz, silent auction featuring French products and a raffle for round-trip tickets to Paris from Air France!
From 7:00 to 8:00 prior to the party, VIP ticket holders will enter the heart of the Embassy to enjoy a private tasting event with respected members and personalities from Washington’s political and professional circles. General Admission starts after 8 pm.
Co-hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington DC & the DC French-American Chamber of Commerce.
Where: La Maison Française at the French Embassy// 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW
When: Friday, November 21 at 8pm
Price: Alliance Française and FACC Members- General $55, VIP $90, Block of 10 $450
General Admission- Standard $65, VIP $110, Block of 10 $550
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaujolais-and-beyond-celebration-2014-tickets-13138536717
Wine Selection:
All wines are courtesy of Deutsch Family Wines and Spirits
VIP Reception
FRANCE: Ch La Bastide Dauzac
ITALY: Enza Prosecco
USA: Joseph Carr Chardonnay; Joseph Carr Cabernet
Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration
FRANCE : Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Village ; Georges Duboeuf Macon Village ; Jean Descombes; Georges Duboeuf Pouilly Fuissé
WASHINGTON STATE : SKYFALL Pinot Gris, SKYFALL Cabernet Sauvignon
CALIFORNIA : Josh Cellars Legacy, Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc California
ITALY : Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini Merlot
Peruvian Brothers Charity Pisco Reception at the Embassy of Peru
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Embassy of Peru
1700 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tickets $25.00
Cocktail Attire
Peruvian Brothers Catering: Pan con Chicharron, Pan con Pollo, Pan con Asado, Empanadas
Pisco Sours Courtesy of Macchu Pisco
Live Music Courtesy of Piscura Networking
Join the Alliance Française in celebrating the life and work of Romain Gary. A Titan of French literature, Gary published more than 50 books throughout his life under different names. A man of many talents, he fought for France during World War 2 and later became a diplomat. On Friday, December 5 at 7pm, the AFDC will host a discussion panel who will talk about Gary as a diplomat, as a man in history and as a man of letters. The panel will include the Consul General of France, Olivier Serot-Almeras; the Delegate General of the Fondation Alliance Francaise Paris in the US, Jean-François Hans and the Alliance Française de Washington DC’s Executive Director, Sarah Pickup-Diligenti.
Following the panel will be an unveiling of AFDC archives and a reception.
EVENT WEB PAGE: http://www.francedc.org/Events/default.aspx?id=118
WHERE: AFDC// 2142 Wyoming Ave NW
WHEN: Friday, December 5 at 7pm
TICKETS: $20 general; $15 members
For more AFDC events and offerings, please visit our website.
The Heurich House Museum welcomes the public to celebrate the winter season during its annual Holiday Open House and Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 12-6 pm. The museum will honor the Heurich family’s German heritage by recreating a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden. This holiday shopping event, Dupont Circle’s only holiday market, will feature goods from local artisans, including jewelers, ceramicists, chocolatiers, coffee roasters, and makers of housewares, baby clothes, and more. Visitors who enter the Open House may stroll through the festively decorated historic mansion on a self-guided tour, enjoy the sounds of live holiday musical performances in the Conservatory, and bid on traditional Nutcrackers during a silent auction. The museum will be collecting new and gently used children’s books for a local children’s charity book drive, and guests will have the opportunity to create ornaments to adorn the museum’s holiday tree. Café Berlin will sell Glühwein, sausages, strudel, and other authentic German treats.
Advance and At-The-Door tickets for the Open House are $15 for adults, $5 for children, and include access to the Christkindlmarkt. Tickets for the Christkindlmarkt are $5 and will only be available at the door.
For additional information including a full market vendor list, musical performance schedule, and tickets, please visit: http://www.heurichhouse.org/christkindlmarkt.