Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 11th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Crystal Garden and lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Filled with thousands of tiny white lights, shimmering trees, and over 30 animated reindeer, the Crystal Garden and hotel lobby are the perfect venues for a holiday celebration.
Autria Godfrey, Emmy Award winning news Anchor of Good Morning Washington and ABC7 News at Noon, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies to officiate the tree lighting festivities.
Families will take the chill off with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday crafts by American Girl. Members of the United States Marine Corps Reserves will be on hand to perform a presentation of colors, and Santa Claus and Rudolph will make a special guest appearance. All families will receive a photo with Santa to take home too.
During the ceremony, children will have the chance to trim two holiday trees in the hotel’s lobby
The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit The U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program, a non-profit organization that collects toys throughout the holiday season and delivers them to needy youngsters. Those attending the event are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated. Additionally, monetary donations are accepted on the organization’s website, www.ToysForTots.org.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown has partnered with Virginia Linen Service for the ceremony. They are generously providing two trees for children to decorate, and will make a monetary donation to the Toys for Tots during this year’s ceremony.
Located at 2401 M Street, NW, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 415 rooms and luxury suites, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.
FAIRMONT WASHINGTON, D.C., GEORGETOWN HOLDS
11TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
TO BENEFIT TOYS FOR TOTS
Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 11th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Crystal Garden and lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Filled with thousands of tiny white lights, shimmering Christmas trees, and over 30 animated reindeer, the Crystal Garden is the perfect venue for a holiday celebration.
Families will take the chill off with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday crafts by American Girl. Members of the United States Marine Corps Reserves will be on hand to perform a presentation of colors, and Santa Claus and Rudolph will make a special guest appearance. All families will receive a photo with Santa to take home too.
The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit The U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program, a non-profit organization that collects toys throughout the holiday season and delivers them to needy youngsters. Those attending the event are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated. Additionally, monetary donations are accepted on the organization’s website, www.ToysForTots.org
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is located at 2401 M Street, NW, convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 415 rooms and luxury suites, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.
Washingtonian Announces “On The Rocks” Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival
Washingtonian hosts our third annual whiskey and fine spirits festival, On the Rocks, on December 3, 2014. Guests will enjoy a live DJ, delectable fare from Union Market’s vendors and Amphora Catering, and sips of premium whiskey, Scotch, malt, bourbon, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, and much more. This high-end tasting costs $65 to attend.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
7:00pm-10:00pm
WHERE
The Maurice Electric Warehouse at Union Market
500 Penn St NE, Washington, DC
MORE INFORMATION
A Smith Bowman
Angel’s Envy
Bulleit
Catoctin Creek
George Dickel Distillery
Green Hat Gin
Heaven hill
Lyon Distilling Company
Papa’s Pilar Rum
Virginia Distillery Company
Van Gogh Imports
+ MORE!
WHAT:
Speakeasies + Scotch. Burlesque + Bubbles. Jack Rose Dining Saloon is drinking, dining and dressing like it’s 1933, in celebration of Repeal Day on Friday, December 5. Home to the largest whiskey collection in the Western hemisphere, Jack Rose is celebrating the abolition of the booze-prohibiting 18th amendment with its 4th Annual Repeal Day Celebration: an evening of Prohibition-era cocktails and punches, a special speakeasy-style Dram & Grain, a Pappy Van Winkle-themed happy hour, 1930s-inspired prix-fixe menu, burlesque performances and more, from5 p.m. to close.
Happy Hour becomes “Pappy Hour” from 5 to 7:30 p.m., when Jack Rose will offer the full Pappy Van Winkle bourbon and rye whiskey line-up at special pricing. Already one of the only places in the city to try all six hard-to-find bottlings, this rare offering will allow guests to try the cult-favorite Pappy Van Winkle at a discount. Jack Rose’s regular happy hour specials including half-priced bites and beer discounts will also be available.
And nowhere else in the city can people actually “drink like it’s 1933.” But owner and whiskey expert Bill Thomas has curated a selection of 90+ year-old whiskeys distilled between 1910 and 1930, which will be offered a la carte and in special tasting flights throughout the evening. Whiskey fanatics will have the chance to try rarities like the 97-year-old Sam Thompson Pure Rye Whiskey distilled in 1917, 98-year-old Old McBrayerWhiskey distilled in 1916, and 96-year-old Monticello Special Reserve distilled in 1918. Pricing for these antiquities will range from $80-125 per ounce.
The kitchen is going back in time, as Executive Chef Russell Jones has crafted aspecial 1930s-inspired tasting menu of dishes such as Lobster Bisque, Seared Duck Breast with cranberries and Lemon Chess Pie. The four-course prix-fixe menu will be available for $45 all night in the dining saloon. And for those who need a little late-night fuel, guests can nibble on complimentary “Midnight Snacks” such asPimento and Prosciutto Biscuits and Sweet Potato Bread Pudding at 12am in the dining saloon.
And popular cocktail den Dram & Grain, housed in the basement’s hiddenWhiskey Cellar, will convert into a 30s-style speakeasy complete with historic 1920s and 1930s-era bourbons and rye whiskeys, vintage spirits dispensed from the bar’s signature, handmade four-whiskey draft system, and old-time jazz tunes, transporting guests to the era.
Burlesque dancers will perform for spectators throughout the evening while cigarette girls will offer a selection of specially-priced cigars. The cozy upstairs Balcony Room will pour bottomless bubbles for only $20 all night.
And guests are of course encouraged to dress to the nines in flapper dresses and swanky suits, donning their most Prohibition-era attire for a chance to win a reservation for two (plus cocktails) at Dram & Grain.
There is no admission fee to the Repeal Day Party at Jack Rose and is open to the public. For more information, please visit www.jackrosediningsaloon.com or call202-588-7388.
WHO: Jack Rose Dining Saloon
WHEN: Friday, December 5, 2014
5 p.m. – close
“Pappy Hour”: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
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.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce their ninth annual gingerbread house making classes. Just in time for the holidays, Executive Pastry Chef D’Oyen Christie will provide festively expert instruction for the adult and children’s classes.
Children’s Gingerbread Class
On Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., children will assemble and decorate their very own holiday Gingerbread House under the direction of Chef Christie. The class includes all materials, instruction and holiday refreshments. At the end of the class, each child will take home a completed Gingerbread House. Children’s gingerbread class is $50 per child, adults may accompany children at no cost.
Immediately following the class, children are invited to gather round the hotel’s own gingerbread display in the lobby to hear Executive Chef Mark Timms read a collection of holiday classics.
To reserve a space for the class, please call at 202-457-5020.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is located at 2401 M Street, NW, convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, the hotel is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 415 rooms and luxury suites, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.
WHO:Drink the District presents HOPPY HOLIDAYS Beer Festival
Unlimited pours, 50+ different brews, live music and access to food trucks. All-you-can-drink indoor winter beer fest with hand-selected beers.
Giant Jenga, Cornhole, beer pong and other games.
WHERE: Dock 5 Union Market
1309 5th Street, NE, Washington, DC
WHEN:
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Three sessions:
12 – 3 pm
4:30 – 7:30 pm
9 – 12 am
PRICE: General admission: $40
Ticket price includes admission, unlimited samples, games and live music. Additional cost for Food Trucks. For more informationhttp://drinkthedistrict.com/
Among the featured brews:
Shock Top Chocolate
Devils Backbone Schwartz Bier
Devils Backbone Gold Leaf
Victory Headwaters
Victory Winters Cheers
Troegs Blizzard of Hops
Troegs Java Head Stout
Bold Rock Apple
Bold Rock Draft
Bud Light
Twin Lakes Pale Ale
Twin Lakes Route 52
Goose Island Goose IPA
Goose Island Festivity
Blue Point Winter Lager
Blue Point Toasted Lager
Natty Greenes Red Nose
Natty Greenes Buckshot
Sweetwater Festive
Sweetwater SW 420
Fordham Gypsy Lager
Fordham Oyster Stout
Dominion Baltic Porter
Dominion Morning Glowry
Lonerider Shotgun
Lonerider Sweet Josie
Smuttynose
Rouge Santa’s Private Reserve
Rogue Yellow Snow
Stouts Pils
Stouts Fourplay
Atwater Dirty Blonde
Atwater Decadent Dark
Kick off the holiday season at Wolf Trap’s 2014 Holiday Sing-A-Long! The free community event will take place Saturday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
This annual celebration features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band on stage with hundreds of local choristers, plus a community sing-a-long of holiday favorites. “Special guests” for the performance include Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus.
Following Wolf Trap tradition, patrons bring bells to participate in “Jingle Bells,” and candles for an elegant candlelight procession set to a traditional performance of “Silent Night.” Other holiday favorites on this year’s program include “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Let it Snow,” “Hanukkah Dance” and “Dreidel.”
Prior to the Holiday Sing-A-Long, Wolf Trap will host a Toys for Tots collection at the entrance of the Filene Center. Patrons are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys, which will be donated to children in the greater Washington area. Toy donations are voluntary and are not required for admission.
The Holiday Sing-A-Long began in 1968 when Wolf Trap’s founder, Catherine Filene Shouse (1896-1994), invited local church choirs to her home to sing Christmas carols and share in holiday cheer. Since then, it has grown into a Washington-area holiday tradition. Each year, thousands of families and a multitude of volunteer singers from community churches and choral groups fill the house at the Filene Center to share in the holiday spirit.
Wolf Trap president and CEO Arvind Manocha stated, “The Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long is a tradition that celebrates everything that’s great about our community: generosity, through the Toys for Tots collection; service and volunteerism, with performances by the Marine Corps Band and local choirs; and the spirit of togetherness that is made possible by live music. It’s a free event – just one of many ways Wolf Trap gives back to our community – so bring your family, a candle, your singing voice, and your jingle bells. What better way to kick off the holiday season?”
