Jun
6
Sat
Brett Johnson Trunk Show @ Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie
Jun 6 @ 1:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Brett Johnson Collection Trunk Show Event

Saturday, June 6

10am6pm

Neiman Marcus

Mazza Gallerie

5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20015

RSVP: dc.rep@135stagency.com

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The Brett Johnson Collection debuted in 2013 with a line of men’s shoes and apparel. The eponymous menswear collection encapsulates style, sophistication, and edge for the global lifestyle; amalgamating a modern silhouette with traditional handcrafted technique refined tailoring and detailed finishing.

 

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Brett Johnson is the founder and creative director of the Brett Johnson Collection, a distinct brand of menswear which offers premium apparel that exudes style, sophistication, and edge for the global lifestyle. The Collection includes a variety of contemporary polos, t-shirts, shoes and elegantly tailored Italian outerwear. As a designer, Brett has always been passionate about fashion, sports, and entertainment. He has a keen sense of design and performance and credits international travel, music, and architecture as heavy influencers on the unique look and feel within the Brett Johnson Collection.

 

Brett was also an executive producer of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, starring an Academy Award-winning cast that includes actors Oprah, Forest Whitaker, and Robin Williams. Previously, Brett worked with the legendary Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari, one of the most iconic brands in the world.

 

As a scion of a successful media and entertainment empire, Brett hails from a family of innovators and has cultivated many lessons in leadership and brand building.

 

https://brettjohnson.co/

@BrettJohnsonCo

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
Cady’s Alley Design & Art Walk @ Cady's Alley
Jun 25 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Let your imagination run wild in Cady’s Alley on June 25. For one night, the design showrooms of Georgetown’s Design District will extend hours and open their doors for a special evening to explore design and art. A wide assortment of furniture, accessories and artworks will fill the Cady’s Alley corridor and inspire the wildest of creative sides. Participating Showrooms include: Baker Furniture, Calligaris, Circa Lighting, Contemporaria, Design Within Reach, Donghia, Flor, Janus Et Cie, Kafe Leopold, Poggenpohl and Thos Moser and Waterworks with featured artworks by Artist’s Proof.
Specific events and special promotions in each Cady’s Alley showroom include:
 
  • Artist’s ProofCurated pieces from various artists will grace the walls of several showrooms in Cady’s Alley. Live artist appearances and presentations throughout the evening.
  • Baker FurnitureSip, Sit and Savor. Indulge your senses with wine and chocolate pairings tailored our new collections from Thomas Pheasant & Barbara Barry. Save 10% on all Thomas Pheasant Collections.(Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • CalligarisExplore the new collections of Calligaris. Tap into storewide savings of 30% off.
  • Circa LightingEnjoy a glass of Prosecco and enter a drawing to win a table lamp. Blue tag sale will be in effect.  (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • Janus Et CieOutdoor spaces call for outdoor art! Come to JANUS et Cie and see our new Masters Collection while perusing a selection of outdoor sculptures presented by Zenith Gallery
  • Kafe LeopoldDine at Kafe Leopold, an authentic Austrian kafe. Take a seat on the outdoor patio and enjoy dinner, coffee or dessert.
  • PoggenpohlExperience the new kitchen collaborations with Porsche Design. (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • Thos MoserView the Cumberland Dining Room Collection. Enter your name into a raffle for a Thos Moser accessory. Enjoy 15% savings on our entire seating collection. (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • WaterworksNew Collections:  Kitchen Cabinetry, Lighting, Hardware, and Surfaces (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
Jul
14
Tue
Bastille Day Baguette Race @ PAUL Bakery & Cafe in Penn Quarter
Jul 14 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

To commemorate France’s National Holiday, PAUL invites the public to come have some fun and participate in our 5th Annual “Baguette Relay Race” which will take place in front of PAUL Penn Quarter.

 

Gather Your Friends to create relay teams! Cheering Spectators are welcome!

 

WHERE:

PAUL Bakery and Café in Penn Qtr. (at the US Navy Memorial)

801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Tel: 202-524-4500/01

 

WHEN: Tuesday, July 14, 2014 at 11am (Kids Race), and 11:30am (Adult Race)

 

HOW:

We’ll divide up racers into four teams of five people. Each team will be led by a PAUL employee. Each racer will “quick-walk” one lap around the circle of the US Navy Memorial, and then hand off his/her baguette (baton) to the next teammate.   All members of the winning team will get a FREE LUNCH (sandwich + viennoiserie pastry) at PAUL!

 

 

Additional Info:

 

About Bastille Day

Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison and a symbol of the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis the 16th’s Ancient Regime. By capturing this symbol, the people signaled that the king’s power was no longer absolute: power should be based on the Nation and be limited by a separation of powers.

Jul
18
Sat
5th Annual DC Scoop @ Dock 5 @ Union Market
Jul 18 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Union Market, the vibrant district in Northeast DC, will host its fifth annual DC Scoop event on Saturday, July 18 from 1pm-4pm. The highly-anticipated, free event, which drew over 3,000 Washingtonians last year, will take place at Dock 5, the indoor space above the market. Ice cream vendors from over 15 different creameries will put their best foot forward to win the crown title of “Best Ice Cream,” offering guests a wide array of free samples and servings for purchase, from gelato to ice cream sandwiches, popsicles to soda shoppe-style scoops.

Sweet tooths at the family-friendly event can participate in ice cream-eating contests, raffles, and giveaways. Timber Pizza Co. will provide savory complements to patrons’ favorite desserts, and Union Market vendors Buffalo & Bergen and Trickling Springs will join the fun to serve Root Beer Floats to kids.

Last year’s DC Scoop winner, Nicecream Factory, pairs liquid nitrogen with fresh local ingredients to create flavors for customers on the spot—a business model developed by owners Gilbert Welsford and Sandra Tran. “We were so excited to be recognized,” Welsford exclaimed. “There were so many incredible competitors participating in last year’s DC Scoop event. We’re passionate about what we do and we were glad to provide the DC and Northern Virginia areas with what we think is the best ice cream out there,” he said.

Participants for this year’s DC Scoop include:
• Milk Cult
• Little Baby’s Ice Cream
• Gifford’s
• King of Pop’s
• Carmens
• NiceCream
• Ice Cream Jubilee
• DC Puddin’
• Faithfully Sweet
• Dangerously Delicious Pies
• Suga Mama Sweets

EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday, July 18, 2015
1 – 4 p.m.
Dock 5 @ Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Jul
22
Wed
Washington Kastles Charity Classic @ GW Smith Center
Jul 22 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Some of Washington’s powerhouse politicians, newsmen and other notables will vie for the Kastles Cup while raising money for a great cause during the fourth annual Washington Kastles Charity Classic this Wednesday, July 22 at the Smith Center, located on the George Washington University campus.

Members of Congress and the national media will join the five-time Mylan World TeamTennis champion Washington Kastles for this one-of-a-kind tennis event.

Democrats, Republicans and even the Kastles will be separated into Team Stars and Team Stripes for a series of fast-paced tiebreakers. The team with the most cumulative points at the end of the final tiebreaker will capture the Charity Classic championship.

The 2014 Charity Classic ended dramatically when Representative Charlie Dent (R-PA) rallied Team Stripes to a 47-46 comeback victory, earning MVP honors along the way. Representative Dent returns this year, joining his 2014 teammates Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL), ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, and former Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

Founded in 2008, the Kastles have made more than $1 million in charitable donations. The Charity Classic is an extension of those efforts with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), DC Public Education Fund, and Food & Friends. Fans can choose which organization to support when they make their ticket purchase.

“Our franchise’s founding mission has been to give back to the D.C. community, which makes the Charity Classic such a meaningful night,” said Kastles owner Mark Ein. “People who don’t agree on much can agree that tennis is the sport of a lifetime and a wonderful way to come together. Kastles players and fans are very much looking forward to this year’s event.”

Representing the Kastles at the Charity Classic are reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open mixed doubles champion Leander Paes, Top 25 doubles player Anastasia Rodionova, big-serving American star Sam Querrey, and head coach Murphy Jensen. They will be joined on the court by:

  • Representative Joyce Beatty, D-OH
  • Representative Cheri Bustos, D-IL
  • Representative Charlie Dent, R-PA
  • Representative Bob Dold, R-IL
  • Representative Jared Huffman, D-CA
  • Representative Bobby Scott, D-VA
  • Representative Kevin Yoder, R-KS
  • Senator Jeff Flake, R-AZ
  • Senator Jeff Merkley, D-OR
  • Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV
  • Bret Baier, Fox News
  • Mark Ein, Washington Kastles Owner
  • John-Paul Flaim, The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan
  • Ed Henry, Fox News
  • Jonathan Karl, ABC News
  • Ben Olsen, DC United Head Coach
  • Gene Sperling, Former Director of the National Economic Council

More Charity Classic players will be announced on WashingtonKastles.com as the match approaches.

All ticket proceeds go to charity and general admission tickets cost $10 through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 202-397-7328). VIP dinner tables, boxes and seats start at $50 and can be purchased by calling 202-4-TENNIS (483-6647).

Kastles Stadium at the Smith Center is located at 600 22nd Street NW, three blocks from the Foggy Bottom-GWU stop on Metrorail’s blue, orange and silver lines. Parking is available for $10 at four George Washington University parking garages located within three blocks of the Smith Center.

Jul
29
Wed
Safeway Chicken Wing Contest @ Georgetown Safeway
Jul 29 @ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The Georgetown Safeway is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day with its first annual Chicken Wing Eating Contest.  Ten contestants from around the country and the area will square off to see who can stomach the most chicken wings in the allotted five minute time period to win the grand prize of $250 cash and a $250 Safeway Card.  This year, #7 ranked Gentleman Joe Menchetti of Connecticut will be going up against hometown favorite and #8 ranked Mike “Muchin” Longo of Dumfries, Virginia.

Featured Contestants: 

“Gentlemen” Joe Menchetti, Hartford, CT, Featured on America’s Got Talent eating 5 pizzas in 90 seconds

Mike “munchin” Longo, Dumfries, VA, holds the National Record for Italian Ice with 4 pounds 1.25 ounces

Ian “the Invader” Hickman, Rosslyn, VA,  9 pound burger in 9 minutes

 

Prizes:                                First place- $250 cash and $250 Safeway Gift Card, second place- $100 cash and $100 Safeway Gift Card, third place- $50 cash and $50 Safeway Gift Card, fourth place- $50 Safeway Gift Card, fifth place – $25 Safeway Gift Card.

Free Food for Spectators: Following the contest, all spectators will be treated to free Safeway chicken wings.

Date/Time:                      Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

Pre-event media interviews begin at 12pm

Contest begins at 12:30PM

 

Location:                          Georgetown Safeway, 1855 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC

 

RSVP:                                 Kenny Fried of Brotman•Winter•Fried at kfried@aboutbwf.com or 202.468.8200

 

Information:                    www.safewaychickenwingcontest.com