Live music, and dance will fill the stage for Bowen McCauley Dance’s 20th anniversary concert. The program features a breathtaking solo danced to the music of Juilliard professor and composer Michael White; a moving exploration of human connections performed to a live violin solo of a work by J.S. Bach; and the highly anticipated world premiere of Ars Amatoria, a playful interpretation of ancient roman poet Ovid’s instructional writings about the arts of seduction and love, featuring a commissioned score by Larry Alan Smith.
Friday, March 18 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 pm
A Platinum Soirée to follow at 9:00 pm
Tickets are available at The Kennedy Center Box Office, charge by phone at (202) 467-4600 and http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/event/RQXAV
Additionally, BMD reserves the best seats for its members and supporters. March 18th and 19th performance tickets are available for $40 and $45 at
https://bmdc.givezooks.com/events/20-years-with-love-bowen-mccauley-dance-friday-march-18 or 701-910-5175.
Join us at the The Kennedy Center Roof Terrace Restaurant for a Platinum Soirée post-performance anniversary celebration with the cast, complete with a two-decades anniversary toast, scrumptious bites, and silent auction.
Individual Soirée reservations start at $150 and include preferred performance seating https://bmdc.givezooks.com/events/20-years-with-love-bowen-mccauley-dance-friday-march-18
Performances Graciously Sponsored by: Lola C. Reinsch for Dorchester Towers & Apartments on Columbia Pike, Arlington Last Name Left Productions The Shooshan Company
WHAT: SMITHSONIAN at 8 and Francophonie DC present “La Grande Fête.” Closing celebration of the 2016 DC Francophonie Cultural Festival.
WHEN: Friday, March 18, 7 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC
Get ready for a spectacular #SMITHSONIANat8 party with a French accent. The annual Francophonie Cultural Festival spotlights the music, art, literature, film, cuisine and customs of French-speaking countries and regions from across the globe, and its closing celebration is always magnifique.
Beginning at 7 p.m., guests launch into a world tour of francophone cultures. They’ll sample food and drink from more than 30 embassies as they explore each nation’s unique attractions and traditions. (Watch for a full list of participating countries.) There will be plenty of giveaways for guests to take home as souvenirs.
See a special performance by the “King of Cajun Blue Zydeco” accordionist-guitarist Major Handy. His music is a delicious mix of rousing Cajun blues and modern riffs that will make audiences “jump like shrimp frying in the pan.”
The dance party starts at 9:30 p.m. when DJ Princess Slaya spins music from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and plenty of destinations in between. Guests will experience the best of the French-speaking world—all without leaving home. #NoPassportNeeded
Participating organizations and embassies include but are not limited to: Alliance Francais, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, France, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Lebanon, Mali, Monaco, Niger, Quebec, Republic of Congo, Republique de Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, and Uruguay
General admission $40 (includes admission and food and drink samples from 7 to 9 p.m.)
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Tickets must be purchased in advance (no sales at the door).
IDs will be checked at the door. Those under 21 will not be served alcohol.
A cash/credit bar provided by Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grille is open throughout the night.
La Maison Francaise does not offer on-site parking. Limited street parking is available on Reservoir Road; public garages are available at Georgetown University Hospital nearby. Metrobus D5 and D6 routes have stops near the event’s location.
For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com
WHAT: SMITHSONIAN at 8 and Francophonie DC present “La Grande Fête.” Closing celebration of the 2016 DC Francophonie Cultural Festival.
WHEN: Friday, March 18, 7 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC
Get ready for a spectacular #SMITHSONIANat8 party with a French accent. The annual Francophonie Cultural Festival spotlights the music, art, literature, film, cuisine and customs of French-speaking countries and regions from across the globe, and its closing celebration is always magnifique.
Beginning at 7 p.m., guests launch into a world tour of francophone cultures. They’ll sample food and drink from more than 30 embassies as they explore each nation’s unique attractions and traditions. (Watch for a full list of participating countries.) There will be plenty of giveaways for guests to take home as souvenirs.
The dance party starts at 9 p.m. when DJ Princess Slaya spins music from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and plenty of destinations in between. Guests will experience the best of the French-speaking world—all without leaving home. #NoPassportNeeded
Participating organizations and embassies include but are not limited to: Belgium, Democratic Republic of Congo, Georgia, Mali, Republique de Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Slovenia.
General admission $40 (includes admission and food and drink samples from 7 to 9 p.m.)
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Tickets must be purchased in advance (no sales at the door).
IDs will be checked at the door. Those under 21 will not be served alcohol.
A cash/credit bar provided by Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grille is open throughout the night.
La Maison Francaise does not offer on-site parking. Limited street parking is available on Reservoir Road; public garages are available at Georgetown University Hospital nearby. Metrobus D5 and D6 routes have stops near the event’s location.
For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com
What: The popular Early Mountain Vineyards Oyster Festival will return this spring on Saturday, March 19th, with live music, Virginia wine, and seafood from the esteemed Rappahannock Oyster Company who will provide their famous oysters and other creative dishes featuring Virginia’s best seafood. The Rappahannock a la Carte Menu will include:
- 1/2 dozen raw oysters: $10
- 1 dozen raw oysters: $20
- Crab Cakes: $10
- Stuff’n Muffin: $10
Limited non-seafood selections from Early Mountain Vineyard’s market place menu will be available a la carte and picnic lunches are also welcome out on the back lawn.
Admission includes entry to the festival, an Early Mountain wine tasting and a stemless wine glass as a take-home gift. Guests can also order from Early Mountain’s extensive list of Virginia wines – both from their vineyard as well as others that have been hand-selected from the state – available by the glass and bottle.
The Oyster Festival will take place throughout the vineyard grounds. Tickets are required of all visitors that day. All ages are welcome for a family-friendly fun day. Event will take place rain or shine.
When: Saturday, March 19th, 12pm-5pm
Tickets: Advance: $15.00
EMV Wine Club Members: $12.00
At the Door*: $20.00
Under 21: Complimentary admission
Online tickets are available at store.earlymountain.com/events or by calling us at 540.948.9005.
Advance ticket sales end Friday, March 18th at 11:59 p.m.
Where: Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown Hood Road
Madison, Virginia 22727
Date: Saturday, March 19 2-4:00pmLocation: The Mayflower Hotel;1127 Connecticut Ave NW (between L and Desales St.)Cost per participant: $35
Tasting vendor: Dolce Vineyard
Reserve your space by emailing edgar@
themayflowerhotel.com or calling 202-347-2233 (please include the number of total guests in your party. Payment will be collected day of class).
Participants will also take home a Mayflower-branded apron.
Live music, and dance will fill the stage for Bowen McCauley Dance’s 20th anniversary concert. The program features a breathtaking solo danced to the music of Juilliard professor and composer Michael White; a moving exploration of human connections performed to a live violin solo of a work by J.S. Bach; and the highly anticipated world premiere of Ars Amatoria, a playful interpretation of ancient roman poet Ovid’s instructional writings about the arts of seduction and love, featuring a commissioned score by Larry Alan Smith.
Friday, March 18 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 pm
A Platinum Soirée to follow at 9:00 pm
Tickets are available at The Kennedy Center Box Office, charge by phone at (202) 467-4600 and http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/event/RQXAV
Additionally, BMD reserves the best seats for its members and supporters. March 18th and 19th performance tickets are available for $40 and $45 at
https://bmdc.givezooks.com/events/20-years-with-love-bowen-mccauley-dance-friday-march-18 or 701-910-5175.
Join us at the The Kennedy Center Roof Terrace Restaurant for a Platinum Soirée post-performance anniversary celebration with the cast, complete with a two-decades anniversary toast, scrumptious bites, and silent auction.
Individual Soirée reservations start at $150 and include preferred performance seating https://bmdc.givezooks.com/events/20-years-with-love-bowen-mccauley-dance-friday-march-18
Performances Graciously Sponsored by: Lola C. Reinsch for Dorchester Towers & Apartments on Columbia Pike, Arlington Last Name Left Productions The Shooshan Company
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