Beer Dinner at the Mount Vernon Inn
Friday, January 23, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Learn more about how beer was brewed and enjoyed in early America at this event co-hosted by Old Ox Brewing Company. Guests will enjoy a reception, beer tasting and a four-course menu paired with specialty beers by the Mount Vernon Inn with commentary by knowledgeable staff. Old Ox Brewing Company is a family owned and operated commercial brewery located in Loudoun County. Tickets: $100 per person (includes tax & gratuity).
Against the backdrop of a region steeped in politics, with a touch of art, style and humor, Art Soiree presents 5th Annual Political Cartoon Exhibit featuring Tom Toles of The Washington Post. This will be a solo exhibition for Tom Toles presenting a retrospective of his work as Washington Post’s editorial cartoonist over the past twelve years. The one night only exhibit will take place Friday, January 23 at 8pmat the Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown 3100 South Street NW, Washington DC. Guests will get to mingle with the exhibiting cartoonist and enjoy live musical performance by his local journo-band Suspicious Package. The pop-up exhibition is ticketed at $20 with a percentage of net proceeds benefiting Charlie Hebdo.
Tickets are limited and available online only at https://politicalcartoonexhibit.eventbrite.com
Artist will be available on site for interview. High Resolution images available upon request.
ABOUT TOM TOLES: Tom Toles is the Pulitzer prizewinning Editorial Cartoonist for the Washington Post and is widely syndicated nationally. He has covered government, politics and society in six cartoons per week for the Post since 2002. Previously he has been Editorial Cartoonist for US News and World Report, The New Republic, The New York Daily News, The Buffalo News and the Buffalo Courier-Express. He has also drawn a comic strip, Curious Avenue and a comic panel, Randolph Itch, 2am. In his spare time he sings and plays drums in two Washington DC based bands, Suspicious Package and Lethal Bark. He has written a musical comedy, Catapult Love featuring the original music of Lethal Bark. He also enjoys dancing all night long. http://www.washingtonpost.com/people/tom-toles
Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day! Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.
Event to happen as the largest reality television industry conference happens in Washington, DC
WHAT:
The Realities of Working In Reality Television: A Conversation with the Writers Guild of America, East
WHO:
Writers Guild of America, East Executive Director Lowell Peterson, Director of Organizing Justin Molito and veteran nonfiction writer-producer Joe Danisi in conversation with Thomas Conners of the Teamsters Labor History Research Center.
WHERE:
George Washington University’s Gelman Library
Teamsters Labor History Research Center
2130 H Street NW
Washington DC 20052
WHEN:
Thursday, January 29, 4-6pm
COST:
Free, Open To The Public
ABOUT THE EVENT:
This may or may not be a surprise, but “reality” television shows have writer-producers who write dialogue and narrative arcs while working as much as 80 hours per week, often in very dangerous locations, with no overtime pay, no health benefits, no paid time off or other basic workplace protections.
On January 29th, the Teamsters Labor History Research Center at George Washington University’s Gelman Library will host a conversation about the realities of working in “reality” television with the Writers Guild of America, East, who have led efforts to organize writer-producers in nonfiction television. The WGAE has reached collective bargaining agreements with major nonfiction companies Sharp Entertainment, Optomen and Lion Television.
This event coincides with The Realscreen Summit, which is the world’s foremost conference and market for the nonfiction and unscripted content industry. This year’s summit takes place at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC from January 27–30, 2015.
Teamsters Labor History Research Center’s Thomas Conners will moderate a conversation with Lowell Peterson (Executive Director, Writers Guild of America, East, AFL-CIO), Justin Molito (Director of Organizing, Writers Guild of America, East, AFL-CIO) and Joe Danisi (Writer-Producer).
Event: Port City Brewing Company’s Colossal Fourth Anniversary Party
Date: Friday, January 30
Time: 3-10 p.m.
Where: Port City Tasting Room
Featuring:
Our Colossal Fourth Anniversary Party kicks off at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 30, at the
Port City World Headquarters. The night will feature the release of Colossal IV – our
fourth anniversary brew, a Belgian-Style Quad (available for pints, tasters and growler
fills).
The party will go on until 10 p.m. and feature:
• Live music from Shane Gamble from 7-9 p.m.
• TWO Food Trucks: Borinquen Lunch Box and Rocklands BBQ
• Chef Geoff’s specially created Port City Porter infused marshmallows topped with
pretzel crust
• A Photo Booth with Laughing Hat
• The debut of limited-edition stainless steel growlers by Shine Vessels out of Rich-
mond, VA
Event: Colossal Four Saturday at Port City Brewing Company
Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: Noon-9 p.m.
Where: Port City Tasting Room
Featuring:
• Our anniversary beer, Colossal Four – a Belgian-Style Quad
• Rocklands BBQ Food Truck – ALL DAY
• Brewery Tours on the hour from 1-6 p.m.
• DJ Laura Lopez 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Event: Port City Brewing Company Colossal Fourth Anniversary Pub Crawl
Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Where: Dupont: Glen’s Garden Market, Scion, Crios, Bier Garden
Featuring:
The Port City Fourth Anniversary celebrations continues on Saturday, January 31, with the
COLOSSAL PUB CRAWL throughout Dupont. No registration, tickets, cost included or any pur-
chase necessary to participate.
Come to Glen’s Garden Market between 2-3 p.m. to pick up your Pub Crawl Pass from a Port City representative. That will be the only time to pick up a pass.
It will be an open-house-type pub crawl for Glen’s Garden Market and the additional five participating bars / restaurants, meaning you can visit them in any order. The reward for visiting all of the stops will be a limited-edition pint glass. You will have until 5:30 p.m. to get your pass marked by a PCBC staffer at Scion, Pizzeria Paradiso, Bier Baron, Crios and Buffalo Billiards
Bring your completed pass to Buffalo Billiards between 5:30-6 p.m. to pick up your limited-edition pub crawl pint glass from the PCBC representatives.
Please show up ready for fun and with an appreciation for local, craft beer! Please STAY HYDRATED and DRINK RESPONSIBLY! Designated drivers also are eligible for the pint glass prize and encouraged to attend!
Specials for Colossal Pub Crawl participants will include:
*Specials are not set in stone as of 1/21
Specially beer-paired food specials and Port City drafts at Glen’s Garden Market
$5 for hot dog + chips and bottle specials at Buffalo Billiards
Port City draft specials at Scion
Port City draft specials at Crios
Burger and Port City draft for $10 at Bier Baron
Beer and pizza special at Pizzeria Paradiso
Remember that cash is helpful, be kind to your waitstaff, support local beer and be nice to your DD or get on the Metro or take a taxi/ride service.
Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day! Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.
On Tuesday, February 3rd, Aglaia Kremezi, Greece¹s foremost cooking authority and renowned author, will join Zaytinya¹s culinary team and José Andrés for an exclusive, one-night only dinner that she will prepare with Head Chef Michael Costa. Inspired by the traditional Greek festival Choirosphagia, the ceremonial butchering and preparation of an entire pig celebrated on the Kea and Cycladic islands, the five-course menu will feature Autumn Olive Heritage Pork alongside wine pairings by ThinkFoodGroup¹s Master Sommelier Andy Myers.
Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00pm
Price: $75 per person with wine pairing, not including tax and gratuity
To reserve, please email chrissyw@zaytinya.com
Menu highlights include:
Passed
Tsiladia – pig¹s head terrine, bitter orange, pork cracklin¹
Dolmadakia warm ground pork-stuffed grape leaves, avgolemono sauce
Patsa tripe, traditional broth, hot pepper, vinegar
Second
Hirinopita house made phyllo with winter squash, smoked cheese, braised pork shank
Third
Slowly Roasted Neck sweet and sour fig sauce
Horta me Paspalas mustard greens, kale, traditional preserved pork shoulder
Fassolada Greek beans, loukaniko sausage, orange zest
Fourth
Spit-Roasted Pork Shoulder
Kohlrabi and Apple Tzatziki Greek yogurt, dill
Greek Fries crispy potatoes, sea salt, Greek oregano
House-made Pita Bread
Dessert
Winter Squash Glyko ‹ Greek yogurt cream
Traditional Greek Cookies
