Dec
21
Sun
63rd annual Miss DC USA Pageant @ Renaissance Hotel
Dec 21 @ 3:30 PM – 10:30 PM

THE 63rd ANNUAL MISS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA USA PAGEANTS

“GODDESS OF THE THROWN”

 

WHO:  Miss District of Columbia USA and Miss District of Columbia Teen USA

WHAT:  The 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia USA pageants will showcase 39 of the most elegant, poised and professional women in the District of Columbia as they compete for the coveted titles of Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA 2015.  In commemoration of the beauty and strength of our Nation’s Capitol the pageant will be honoring several service men and women throughout the weekend.  The Grecian Goddess theme pageant will also feature a special performance by a local artist during the final show on December 21st. Miss Teen USA 2010, Kamie Crawford and Chris Saltalmacchio, owner and operator of “Pageantry by Chris” will be returning hosts

WHEN:  Preliminary Show                         Saturday, December 20th           6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 PM)

Final Show & Crowning              Sunday, December 21st              3:30 p.m. (doors open at 3 PM)

WHERE: The Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street NW, Washington D.C 20001

The 2015 Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA titleholders will be available throughout the evening of December 21st for press interviews.

 

2015 Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA Ticketing Information

December 20th and 21st

The Renaissance Hotel

Washington D.C

 

Preliminary Show:              Saturday, December 20, 2014     General Admission $30

Final Show and Crowning:  Sunday, December 21, 2014       General Admission $40

VIP: Diamond Circle Tickets: Two Day Event Passes                $95

Tickets now available on Eventbrite! 

Click the link: Eventbrite: 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia Tickets

About Miss District of Columbia USA Pageant

Since 1952, the Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA pageant has served as a platform for young women to pursue their goals and dreams with the support of educational scholarships and career development opportunities.  Miss District of Columbia USA is a subsidiary of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, a joint venture of Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal.  For more information visit www.missdcusa.com.

 

Jan
21
Wed
Aura Spa Opening @ Aura Spa & Bang Salon at The Yards
Jan 21 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A new year for beauty and wellness. Meet the faces behind Capitol Riverfront’s newest lifestyle complex as Aura Spa and Bang Salon host a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, January 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Yards location at 1212 4th Street, SE. Champagne, wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Relax and rejuvenate at Aura Spa with complimentary lip or brow waxing (quantities limited) with special event pricing on signature massages and facials ($99 for 60 minute treatments). Bang Salon stylists will provide personal one-on-one hair consultations and guests will receive courtesy gift bags with added fun swag to be raffled off. All guests please RSVP their attendance to Kiah Simmons at: ksimmons@vidafitness.com.
 
WHO:             Aura Spa & Bang Salon at The Yards
Grand Opening Celebration
 
WHAT:          Complimentary Champagne/Wine and Hors d’oeuvres
            Complimentary Lip or Brow Waxing (quantities limited)
            Free One-on-One Hair Consultations 
            Gift Bags, Product Samples, Raffled Giveaways and More
 
WHEN:          Wednesday, January 21
                        6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 
WHERE:        Aura Spa and Bang Salon at The Yards
                        1212 4th Street SE
                        Washington, DC 20003
                        (202) 554-0444
Feb
9
Mon
Simon Doonan @ 6th & I @ 6th & I Synagogue
Feb 9 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Simon Doonan
Monday, February 9 at 7:00 pm
In The Asylum: True Tales of Madness From a Life in Fashion—an unabashedly hilarious collection of autobiographical essays now out in paperback—Simon Doonan, creative ambassador for Barneys New York, gives us the inside scoop on the kooky, cut-throat—but always fabulous—fashion world.

Mar
3
Tue
District Sample Sale @ Long View Gallery
Mar 3 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
District Sample Sale
benefiting the DC Diaper Bank
Tuesday, March 3
6:30-9:00 | VIP 5:30-6:30
Long View Gallery
1234 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Over 25 Top Boutiques selling designer clothes,
shoes, handbags and jewelry at up to 90% off!
Participating boutiques include:
ADMK Jewelry, core72, Cupcake, Emily Grace, Form, Fornash, Ginger,
Haute Papier, Imagine, Lettie Gooch, Muléh, Queen Bee Designs, Proper Topper,
The Shirt, Shop Mamie, Sophie Blake + Erika Schrieber, South Moon Under, Wine and more!
PLUS: Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from DC’s best restaurants,
fashion-focused silent auction and raffle, complimentary PR at Partners blowout bar
and Varnish Lane polish change station, photo booth, live DJ music and more!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
AT
Apr
28
Tue
Three Day Rule Parties w/ Trunk Club @ DC Trunk Club
Apr 28 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, April 28th, 6PM, TDR + Trunk Club Party
#TDRTRUNKCLUB
Trunk Club has teamed up with Three Day Rule, DC’s hottest white-glove matchmaking service, to host a DJ-fueled, open bar party at the DC Trunk Club digs.
With cocktails from Grey Goose and Don Q, and flowers and accessories from Urban Stems and Bull+Moose, we’ll help DC’s singles kick off springtime right.
Jun
12
Fri
Gilt City Warehouse Sale @ Union Market Dock 5
Jun 12 @ 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Gilt City Warehouse Sale:

Date: Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th

Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE)

Tickets are on sale now at: www.gilt.com/DCWHS

  • Sip cocktails with your friends during this two-day shopping party, where you’ll find designer clothing and accessories from Gilt’s top brands for women, men, and kids, plus home décor and more – all at up to 80% off retail.
  • Shop hundreds of the most coveted brands, including both up-and-coming designers and the most venerable fashion houses like Zac Posen, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera and more. For the guys, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos, and GANT, just to name a few.
  • Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while you shop!
  • Plus – we’re opening up our exclusive media session on Friday night to Gilt City members. A very limited number of tickets are available for this session, so be sure to snag one quickly!
  • To attend, guests can purchase tickets for the following dates and times:
    • Early Access media session (limited number of tickets available for Gilt City members): Friday, June 12, 7PM-9PM, $25
    • Late Night Entrance: Friday, June 12, 9:30PM-11:30PM, $20
    • Saturday, June 13, 9AM-11AM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 11AM-1PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 1PM-3PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 3PM-5PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 5PM-7PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 7PM-9PM, $10
Jun
13
Sat
Gilt City Warehouse Sale @ Union Market Dock 5
Jun 13 @ 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

About the Gilt City Warehouse Sale:

Date: Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th

Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE)

Tickets are on sale now at: www.gilt.com/DCWHS

  • Sip cocktails with your friends during this two-day shopping party, where you’ll find designer clothing and accessories from Gilt’s top brands for women, men, and kids, plus home décor and more – all at up to 80% off retail.
  • Shop hundreds of the most coveted brands, including both up-and-coming designers and the most venerable fashion houses like Zac Posen, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera and more. For the guys, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos, and GANT, just to name a few.
  • Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while you shop!
  • Plus – we’re opening up our exclusive media session on Friday night to Gilt City members. A very limited number of tickets are available for this session, so be sure to snag one quickly!
  • To attend, guests can purchase tickets for the following dates and times:
    • Early Access media session (limited number of tickets available for Gilt City members): Friday, June 12, 7PM-9PM, $25
    • Late Night Entrance: Friday, June 12, 9:30PM-11:30PM, $20
    • Saturday, April 25, 9AM-11AM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 11AM-1PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 1PM-3PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 3PM-5PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 5PM-7PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 7PM-9PM, $10
Jun
17
Wed
Reddz Trading presents a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up @ Reddz Trading
Jun 17 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 6:30PM – 8:30PM Reddz Trading in Georgetown will present a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up. The leading style and lifestyle blogger will deliver summer party styling tips for weddings, poolside parties, music festivals and more. Known for her classic style with a twist, Abbey has been featured in publications such as Glamour Magazine, Capitol File MagazineWashington PostLucky MagazineVanity Fair and more. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and complimentary hair braiding by neighboring high-end salon Luigi Parasmo.

Reddz Trading Founder Wendy Ezrailson, also known as “Wendy Red, Queen of Green,” has 25 years of experience in the fashion industry. She was a buyer and merchandiser of the famed DC fashion institutions Up Against The Wall and Commander Salamander. With the tough economy, she decided to try a different approach to the clothing business. She founded Reddz Trading, an eco-friendly resale store with locations in Bethesda, MD and Georgetown, DC. Wendy has an innovative approach to fashion and is a supporter of green living. She has been featured in The New York Times, Washingtonian, Bethesda Magazine, among many other publications.

 

WHAT:                Reddz Trading presents a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador

Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up

WHEN:                Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:30PM – 8:30PM

WHERE:              Reddz Trading

1413 Wisconsin Ave.

Washington, DC 20007

SOCIAL:               #ReddzSummer

Reddz Trading: Twitter / Instagram @ReddzTrading

District Dress Up: Twitter @AbbeyBrandon / Instagram @DistrictDressUp

 

Jun
20
Sat
Father’s Day Shinola & Whiskey Tasting @ Shinola
Jun 20 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Father’s Day is around the corner, and in honor of DC dads, this Saturday, June 20Shinola—known for its handcrafted watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals and pet accessories—is teaming up with Loudon County’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Company to host complimentary, in-store (1534 14th St NW), all-American whiskey tastings from 12pm4pm.
Washingtonians will have the chance to shop utilitarian duds for chic dads, including watches, briefcases, pocket knives, and retro-inspired leather sporting goods.
Jun
25
Thu
Dar Be Dar Swimwear Fashion Show @ Vida Penthouse Pool & Lounge
Jun 25 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
VIDA PENTHOUSE POOL & LOUNGE @ THE YARDS TO HOST DAR BE DAR SWIMWEAR FASHION SHOW

WHAT: VIDA Penthouse Pool & Lounge @ The Yards will host a Dar Be Dar by Tala Raassi summer fashion show. Raassi will showcase her latest 2015 Spring/Summer swimsuit collection with a live show atop DC’s newest rooftop oasis. This event is open to the public, and for $10, Washingtonians will enjoy one complimentary DeLeón Tequila cocktail, a live fashion show, 360 degree views of the Nation’s Capital, and the chance to purchase Raassi’s newest pool-side looks.www.penthousepoolclub.com | www.darbedar.net

WHEN: Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: VIDA Penthouse Pool & Lounge @ The Yards | 1212 4th St. SE

TICKETS: https://eventbrite.com/event/17339513953/