On Saturday, February 20, the historic Howard Theatre (620 T St. NW, DC) will host comedic actor, writer and producer Paul Reiser for an evening of “Comedy at the Howard” at 8 p.m. Reiser, a film and television veteran who’s been nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award, continues to add to his list of accomplishments as a stand-up comedian. Tickets to see the Mad About You star are $35 for general, fully seated admission. VIP tickets are $75 per ticket for a booth (must buy four tickets).
Chance For Life is back in a big way for our 11th Annual Charity Poker Tournament and party, and you’re invited to be a special guest!
A snowstorm didn’t stop it last year, as more than 325 joined us at the Sphinx Club to raise money for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and pediatric cancer research.
This year, they’re going even bigger:
- A 400-person poker tournament with the winner earning a spot in the 2016 World Series of Poker
- Exclusive Wine & Chef’s Tasting with pairings created by Top Chef Alumni and renowned restaurateurs, Mike Isabella and Jen Carroll
- An exciting after-party featuring a surprise musical guest for an old-school dance party like no other
Commissary will host the fifth annual Oscar’s viewing party on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. The viewing party will kick-off with the Red Carpet viewing from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., featuring passed hors d’oeuvres while the red carpet arrivals show on a full wall projector before the 8:00 p.m. awards. The entire evening features a limited open bar and endless flowing champagne, as well as a dinner buffet with more than a dozen Oscar-themed savory and sweet offerings.
An Oscar ticket will include event entry with viewing from all three bar TVs and two full wall projectors, and unlimited food offerings throughout the evening inspired by each nominated movie.
There are only 80 tickets available for this event. Tickets will not be sold at the door and can be purchased only by going to Commissarydc.com at the online ticket site (full ticket options & details below).
Full ticket details are included below, and the full press release is attached.
| Ticket Type
Red Carpet (4:00 – 8:00 p.m.) – $35 (including tax & gratuity) or $25 (without alcohol) Oscar Inspired Open Bar Offerings Passed Oscar Themed Hors d’oeuvres Popcorn Bar Endless champagne
Main Event (8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) – $65 (including tax & gratuity) or $55 (without alcohol) Oscar Inspired Open Bar Offerings Passed Oscar Themed Hors d’oeuvres Popcorn Bar Endless champagne Various Food Stations featuring Oscar Inspired Dinner & Dessert Items
All Access VIP (4:00 p.m. – Close) Red Carpet & Main Event Ticket – $90 (including tax & gratuity) Includes Reserved Premium Seating |
Dress to impress with Rent the Runway and strike the perfect pose for photographers on the red carpet
Get there early and submit a ballot for your winning picks. One lucky guest will be the real winner of the night with a one night stay in our Extreme Wow Suite.
The Living Room
Sunday, February 28th
7:00 PM
“The Best Networking Event in DC.”
DCInno calls CONNECTpreneur a “NETWORKING JACKPOT” of 350+ of the DC Region’s TOP Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, CXOs, Angels, and VCs.
Presented by appnetic, Tech 2000 and LORE Systems, this UNIQUE EVENT is like NONE OTHER in our region, because of the high quality of our attendees, speakers and presenters.
And YES, the networking is unprecedented!
- Over 350 business leaders, including 200+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 65+ angels & VCs
- Conversation with ROCKSTAR CEO
- All-Star Panel of INVESTORS
- SHOWCASE of Emerging tech companies
- Heavy NETWORKING before, during, and after the event
What: Hosted by Whisky Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest—the largest and longest-running whisky festival in North America—comes to DC for the first time ever, offering attendees the opportunity to sample from a selection of more than 300 whiskies from around the world; interact with master blenders and other experts, as well as attend educational seminars. Attendees will be able to sample many different and rare types of whisky such as Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition, Four Roses Limited Edition, Highland Park 30 year old, George T. Stagg and many more.
Who: Whisky Advocate Publisher and Editor John Hansell as well as seminar presenters:
- David Blackmore – Global Master Brand Ambassador – The Glenmorangie Company
- Craig Bridger – National Brand Ambassador – The Macallan
- Simon Brooking – North American Ambassador – Laphroaig
- Alan Kropf – Director of Education – Anchor Distilling Company
- Bernie Lubbers – Brand Ambassador – Heaven Hill Distilleries
- David Perkins – Proprietor – High West
- Denny Potter – Master Distiller – Heaven Hill Distilleries
- Steph Ridgway – National Brand Ambassador – Highland Park
- Adam Harris – American Whiskey Ambassador – Beam Suntory
- David Laird – Brand Ambassador—The Balvenie
Where: Marriott Marquis – 901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20001
When: Wednesday, March 2
- VIP Entrance: 5:30 PM
- Grand Tasting: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Seminars: 7:00 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:30 PM
Tickets: Please visit WhiskyFest DC tickets page to purchase tickets.
- General Admission Tickets – $245
- VIP Admission Tickets – $295
Tickets include a commemorative crystal nosing glass, an event program and pen, the latest copy of Whisky Advocate magazine, a gift bag, entrance to all seminars on a first come first served basis, a gourmet buffet throughout the evening and over 300 whiskies from around the world to sample.
41st Annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Returns
March 4-5, 2016
On-Demand Poetry,
Rare Books, Demonstrations, Casual Appraisals, and More
Book lovers rejoice: the Washington Antiquarian Book Fair returns to our nation’s capital! Celebrating its 41st year, the Fair returns thisMarch 4-5, 2016 featuring new and longtime favorite exhibitors and collections. Over the course of two days, the fair will offer a chance for book lovers to celebrate and discover rare books and manuscripts, and connect with fellow enthusiasts for this rare opportunity to share conversations, discoveries, and experiences with the larger community.
Our exhibitors will have specially curated collections to showcase. Some highlights from these collections include:
- Manual of Parliamentary Practice, Thomas Jefferson, First Edition, 1801;
- Seventy Cantos, inscribed by T.S. Eliot, 1950; and
- The Treasury of Ornamental Art: Illustrations of Objects of Art and Vertu, Lithographers to the Queen, 1856.
New to the Fair this year is Typewriter Rodeo, who will bring custom, on-demand poetry written on vintage typewriters. In five minutes or less, this Austin, Texas-based travelling quartet will write ticket holders an original and personal poem as a keepsake.
What: 41st Annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair
When: March 4, 2016; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 5, 2016; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
1900 North Fort Myer Drive; Arlington, VA 22209
Website: Additional information can be found at wabf.com.
Social Media: Twitter: @theWABF
Facebook: Facebook.com/thewabf
Hashtag: #WABF16
Event
Information: Tickets available for purchase at WABF.com. $14 for Friday and Saturday, $8 for Saturday only. $5 for students and librarians with valid identification. Members of the public who have questions should call 202-363-4999 or email bcampbell@wabf.com.
Les Dames d’Escoffier is delighted to announce “CELEBRATING FOOD! Cooking-Careers- Communications.” On Saturday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. at the Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, Maryland, the DC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International will present its tenth Salute to Women in Gastronomy. The $130 fee covers an extraordinary, fun, and educational day-long symposium offering 16 sessions, over 50 speakers, hands-on cooking classes, and a culinary Expo with products, samples, cookbooks, as well as breakfast, lunch, and finale of “Tantalizing Teas and Teacakes.”
Ellie Krieger will serve as keynote speaker with the theme Finding the “Sweet Spot”, Where Delicious and Healthy Meet: Small Changes to Get You There in Cooking and in Life”. Krieger is well known as the host of Food Network’s hit show “Healthy Appetite,” and is a James Beard Foundation and IACP award winner, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and a weekly columnist for The Washington Post. Other culinary luminaries will lead seminars, including award winning authors, Joan Nathan and Amy Riolo, food writer David Hagedorn, and Osteria Morini pastry chef Alex Levin, and Cathal Armstrong, Chef/Owner Restaurant Eve, to name a few.
Attendees will learn about tricks of the trade, translating chefs’ recipes, BBQ history, Video storytelling, and the magic of International Spice Blends. Find out about Mastering the 5th Taste through Soy Sauce, uncommon spices and in-depth views on local-sustainable food sourcing. Finally, attendees can participate in hands-on classes in yogurt, sushi, Philippine appetizers, and phyllo dough.
Celebrating Food! is sponsored by the Washington DC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International.
For more information and to register go to www.lesdamesdc.org For further information, please email info@celebratingfood.org or call (202) 973-2168. Find us on Facebook at Celebrating Food! by DC Les Dames or Twitter @LesDamesDC.
Les Dames d’Escoffier Washington, DC. Chapter is a non-profit 501(c)(3) invitational organization of women leaders in the food, beverage, hospitality, and related industries who use their talents and influence for community outreach and through grants, mentoring, scholarships, and educational programs, to help support women to succeed in these industries.
