WHAT:

To commemorate France’s National Holiday, PAUL invites the public to come have some fun and participate in our 5^th 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.

On the evening of July 15, 2015, two high-rise construction cranes will come to life in a synchronized motion. Dance of the Cranes will consist of a choreographed dance performed by real crane operators in two two high-rise construction cranes towering over the streets of NW Washington, D.C.

At dusk, the cranes will slowly begin to pivot, rotate and sway in harmonized movement, each crane performing the same delicate motion hundreds of feet above the viewers on the sidewalks and in Milian Park below. As the performance progresses, the accompanying ambient music will echo through the surrounding streets, creating the sensation that the entire city is the stage for this complex performance and immersing the audience within the surrounding environment.  Repurposing these utilitarian machines as the star performers in a delicate dance creates the opportunity to engage the audience and connect them to the city.

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 free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy DeLeón Tequila cocktail specials, 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, July 16 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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

FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Strathmore Presents
Blues Alley’s 50th Anniversary
featuring Ángela Winbush, Kindred The Family Soul, Chelsey Green
Saturday, July 18, 2015
8 p.m.

Tickets $48-$88

Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852

For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.strathmore.org or call (301) 581-5100

For 50 years, legendary Georgetown club Blues Alley has played a major role in D.C.’s rich music history, hosting stars like Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Ramsey Lewis, Sarah Vaughan, Wynton Marsalis, Gil Scott-Heron, and hundreds more. The local landmark brings R&B, neo soul, and jazz artists Ángela Winbush, Kindred The Family Soul, and Chelsey Green—a cross-section of the genre’s past, present, and future—to Strathmore for its 50^th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 8 p.m. The evening’s lineup is the continuation of a long collaborative relationship between Blues Alley and Strathmore, and includes Strathmore Artist in Residence alumna Chelsey Greene. Strathmore’s pre-show Party on the Patio begins at 6:30 p.m.with food and drink specials for concertgoers provided by Ridgewells Catering. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

This event is supported in part by media sponsor WHUR 96.3FM.

The trio of acts is anchored by ’80s R&B icon and Howard University alumna Ángela Winbush. She counts among her credits solo hits such as the number one “Angel,” as well as songs from her musical duo René & Angela, such as “Save Your Love (For #1)” and “Your Smile.”  Winbush has informed the work of innumerable R&B and hip-hop artists, including The Notorious B.I.G., Foxy Brown, rapper Sylk-E. Fyne, and singer Avant. Winbush and former partner René Moore, of René & Angela, have the distinction of being one of the first R&B acts to prominently incorporate rap in a popular R&B song. Winbush has also established herself as a versatile, multitalented artist, finding success as a songwriter, arranger, producer, and session musician.

Grammy nominated neo soul duo Kindred the Family Soul is comprised of the husband-and-wife team of Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. They rose from the Philadelphia neo soul movement, and were discovered by singer Jill Scott. Rooted in soul and gospel, Kindred incorporates nuanced contemporary sounds into their music, advancing the genre forward while building a core audience appreciative of their devotion to a more mature R&B sound.

Similarly innovative is violinist and Strathmore Artist in Residence alumna, violinist Chelsey Green. The Billboard charting artist fuses traditional classical violin technique with pop, jazz, and R&B genre influences. A doctoral candidate at The University of Maryland College Park, Green is early in a career that has already been met with great success, including a performance on The Late Show with David Letterman as well as engagements at Carnegie Hall, Theater at Madison Square Garden, the BET Honors Dinner, Essence Music Festival, The Howard Theatre, Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival and, of course, Blues Alley and Strathmore. She has shared stages with Stevie Wonder, Maysa, MC Lyte, Chrisette Michele, J.Cole, and Questlove and Black Thought of The Roots.

Music and fashion go together like love and marriage, they are inseparable; and, like any creative industry, they find innovative ways of thriving through collaboration. Musical accompaniment to collections convey the aesthetic of a designer’s work in ways which presenting the collection on its own, cannot. Creativity is style. In recent years, the music has been, literally, amplified. Live music is now adding to the manifestation of runway; the shows of many major fashion houses now like concerts, its musicians their muse.

Haute Haus Agency presents the latest concept to DC fashion… Rock the Runway DC, a fashion-music-infusion like no other. Guests will be presented with an original couture fashion show, haute gift bags, cocktails, live original music, and more – all surrounding the pool with a DC skyline view. Headlining designer is fashion powerhouse Marchesa graciously lending its iconic collections. A portion of the proceeds benefit Music Unites, the leading charity organization supporting music education around the world.

VIP guests include: T.H.E. Artist Agency’s Lynda Erkiletian and Elizabeth Centenari (all models donated by T.H.E. Agency), Grammy-nominated artist Wayna, actress Jamie Hyder (Graceland and True Blood), Music Unites founder Michelle Edgar, and a surprise musical guest that will knock your stilettos off! 

WHAT: Rock the Runway DC, a live couture runway show atop VIDA’s penthouse pool set to live original music.

WHO: 300 of DC’s chicest fashion community; including couture brands, trend setters and industry leaders for an evening of fashion, rock, and philanthropy benefitting Music Unites.

WHEN: July 18, 2015 | 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

WHERE: VIDA Fitness Penthouse Pool & Lounge – The Yards | 1212 4th St SE Washington, DC 20003

FEATURES: Runway Show & Concert – Band: Amber Sands and DJ: Welby Luk, Open bar for the first hour for general ticket holders; hors d’oeuvres for VIP guests (cabanas/day beds for purchase; complimentary dessert bar; swag bags: including restaurant gift cards, flagship store discounts, top-end cosmetics, beauty products, and much more (first 100 guests).

RSVP: General Admission Tickets: $55 – includes: open bar for first hour, complimentary dessert bar, concert, runway show, and haute swag bags for the first 100 guests. Available via: www.RockTheRunwayDC.com. VIP: cabanas and pool-side daybeds (8-15 people) available for group purchase. Includes: hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne/liquor cocktails (approx. four-five bottles), branding as event partner, runway/pool-side seating, swag bags, and more! For VIP group purchases please contact us via email: info@hautehausagency.com.

New Belgium Brewing has teamed up with Washington, D.C.-based nonprofits, Gearin’ Up Bicycles and Phoenix Bikes, to bring ‘The Sunshine Rides’ to the nation’s capitol, a way to enjoy the city by bike. This July and August, grease up the bike chain, join the ride and have a ball at post-cycle soirees, all while raising support for Earn-A-Bike youth programs.

July Sunshine Ride and Post-Cycle Soiree

Join New Belgium and Gearin’ Up Bicycles to cruise through up-and-coming neighborhoods in the North of Massachusetts Ave. (NoMa) and Brookland areas. Discover beautiful public art spaces and culinary pop-ups in Northeast D.C. while exploring the “stories behind the structures” and working up an appetite for the Post-Cycle Soiree at Union Market.

The Sunshine Ride concludes with a Post-Cycle Soiree and plenty of celebratory festivities, including:

• 1 FREE New Belgium beer, included with ticket purchase;
• Laughs and live performances from Church Night;
• A chance to star in your own video at the Bicycle Pledge Booth;
• One-of-a-kind New Belgium schwag;
• Discounts on eats and beer pairings from various vendors inside Union Market (plus an all-powerful wristband);
• And shade in Suburbia. Park your bike, kick off the shoes and enjoy the tasty beer cocktails Suburbia has to offer right from their Airstream trailer.

When:
Sunday, July 19

Time:
Ride Launch: 2 p.m.
Post-Cycle Soiree: 4 p.m.

Where:
Ride Launch: Gearin’ Up Bicycles – 314 Randolph Place NE, Washington, D.C.
Post-Cycle Soiree: Union Market – 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C.

Tickets:
http://bit.ly/ZagDC
Ticket proceeds directly support Gearin’ Up Bicycles and its Earn-A-Bike program for young adults in underserved communities.

Don’t want to purchase a ticket for the ride? You can still join the fun at the Post-Cycle Soiree!

August Sunshine Ride and Post-Cycle Soiree

In August, New Belgium and Phoenix Bikes take the cycling adventures across the river to discover more hidden artwork gems and local bike trails in Arlington County. The ride will be held on Sunday, August 16, but final details are still be worked out. Ticket proceeds from the August ride will directly support Phoenix Bikes and its mission to educate youth and serve the Arlington community by providing affordable, refurbished bikes and repair services.

Pre-register for the August Sunshine Ride at http://bit.ly/ZagNOVA to stay up-to-date on event information and ticket sales.

For more information on New Belgium Brewing, visit NewBelgium.com. To learn more about Gearin’ Up Bicycles, visit GearinUpBicycles.org/, and visit PhoenixBikes.org/ to learn more about Phoenix Bikes.

Stretch and sip with Capitol City’s asana and ale! On Monday July 20 at 7 p.m. Capitol City Brewing Company at Shirlington Village will host another beer and yoga event with special local yoga instructor Beth Wolfe. Capitol City Brewing Co. encourages early registrations for Asana and Ale before spots fill up by calling general manager Al Chadsey at: (703) 578-3888. The $15 registration fee covers the 60-minute Vinyasa flow session and a pint at Capitol City following the class.

Participants need to bring a yoga mat, water bottle and towel. Vinyasa instructor, Beth Wolfe suggests that participants wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. The Vinyasa class will be suitable for beginners and experienced students alike. This particular yoga session features an extended standing series of poses, balancing twists and basic sun salutes. All levels of experience are encouraged to come and wind down their Monday with relaxing Vinyasa and Capitol City home crafted beer.

Capitol City Brewing Company at Shirlington Village will be open until 12:00 midnight on Monday July 20 especially for Asana and Ale participants to enjoy post-stretch sips on the Capitol City patio or at the bar and meet other beer-loving yogis in the area.

To learn more about Beth A Wolfe and her blended yoga instructor and wine connoisseur career, visithttp://www.bethawolfe.com/, or https://www.facebook.com/yogawinereiki. To learn more about Capitol City Brewing Company, visit http://www.capcitybrew.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/CapCityBrewShirlington?fref=ts .

WHAT:     Second Asana & Ale Event

Local and renowned Beth Wolfe Vinyasa Yoga Session                           Followed by a Pint of Original Capitol City Beer

WHO:         Capitol City Brewing Company

                   Beth A Wolfe

                   Yogis & Beer Lovers

WHEN:      Monday July 20

          7:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight

          RSVP: Call (703)-578-3888 ask for manager

WHERE:    The Village at Shirlington

4001 Campbell Avenue                     

Outdoor Streetscape

                    Arlington, VA 22206

                    (703) 578-3888

COST:        $15 includes: 60-minute Vinyasa and a pint from Capitol City

You’re invited to a cardio party on a bike hosted by SoulCycle and Havenly. Please join us for a complimentary SoulCycle class courtesy of Havenly, your online interior designer.

Havenly provides your room, professional designed, all online, all for one, low flat fee. We’re celebrating a summer of fitness and style by teaming up with our friends at SoulCycle to bring you a complimentary ride.

Please join us:

Monday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.

SoulCycle Bethesda

4931 Elm Street, Bethesda, Md.

All riders will receive a goodie bag with a complimentary Havenly room design (valued at $185) and jewelry from Kendra Scott.

Please RSVP by clicking here, and be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes before the class begins.