2ND ANNUAL REBLOOM ON THE ROOF, MAY 26, 6-8:30 PM AT THE GRAHAM GEORGETOWN
Join Room to Rebloom, a 501c(3) organization centered on the restorative impact of interior design, and Co-Hosts Barry Dixon, award-winning interior designer and principal of Barry Dixon, Inc., and Will Thomas, Emmy-winning journalist and news anchor, for Room to Rebloom’s 2nd Annual Rebloom on the Roof on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 6–8:30 p.m. at The Graham Georgetown, 1075 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Washington, DC. The night of celebration focuses on the power of design to change lives for survivors of domestic violence. Tickets are $125 each and can be purchased at www.roomtorebloom.org.
Silent auction items include a signature Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair, Framebridge custom frames, True Syrups gift basket, Southwest Airlines tickets, and original artwork.
The Gala’s Host Committee includes Gretchen Everett, Ann Lambeth, Sherry Moeller, and Sally Roche with Board of Directors Liz Levin, Lyn McGann, Enid McKitrick, Victoria Sanchez, Christie Stute, and Kia Weatherspoon.
Room to Rebloom’s mission is to design and create healing environments for survivors of domestic violence in the National Capital Area. Confidence and hope are crucial to women who are starting over, and a home that promotes healing and growth should be available to everyone. Interior designers recognize the connection of environment to personal well-being and often participate in projects to redesign shelters for homeless and battered women and families, with Room to Rebloom being the only organization in the region whose mission is to serve domestic violence survivors in independent housing.
For more information about Room to Rebloom’s 2nd Annual Rebloom on the Roof and to learn more about the nonprofit, go to www.roomtorebloom.org.
Espita Mezcaleria, the newly opened Southern Mexican-inspired restaurant located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC, will co-host a charity art show fundraiser with Swatchroom, a multi-disciplinary design + art + fabrication firm, on Monday, May 30th. Yescka, an internationally renowned Oaxacan street artist and founder of the political art collection ASARO (Assembly of Revolutionary Artists of Oaxaca), will be on hand along with fellow artist and active ASARO member, César Chávez, for this one-of-a-kind event. Yescka created the eye-catching, colorful murals at Espita Mezcaleria and Chávez design the T-shirts and menus for the restaurant, which opened in early March 2016.
On this particular evening, art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to purchase limited edition, signed prints from both highly acclaimed artists. 35 works on paper will be available, in a variety of sizes, with prices ranging from $80 to $500 each. Available prints include: “Autodefensa”, “The Last Supper a la Mexicana”, “The Rebels”, and “Punk Frida”. 100% of the sales from these prints will be donated to the charity student committee of the Raúl Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ College of Ayotzinapa based in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico. Complimentary appetizers and beverages courtesy of Espita Mezcaleria will also be available. The event is free to attend, but interested parties are encouraged to RSVP at: kelly@espitadc.com.
WHEN: Monday, May 30th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Swatchroom is located at 1527 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001. The multi-disciplinary design + art + fabrication firm is located four blocks from the Shaw-Howard Metro Station and four blocks from the Mt Vernon Square, 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station accessible on the Green and Yellow Lines. For additional information, please visit http://swatchroom.com. Additional information about Yescka can be found at: http://guerilla-art.mx/yescka/
WHY: On September 26, 2014, 43 male students from the Raúl Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ College of Ayotzinapa went missing in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico. According to official reports, the students commandeered several buses and traveled to Iguala that day to hold a protest at a conference led by the mayor’s wife. During the journey local police intercepted them and a confrontation ensued. Details of what happened during and after the clash remain unclear, but the official investigation concluded that once the students were in custody, they were handed over to the local Guerreros Unidos (“United Warriors”) crime syndicate and presumably killed. Mexican authorities claimed Iguala’s mayor, José Luis Abarca Velázquez (es) and his wife María de los Ándeles Pineda Villa, masterminded the abduction. Over the past year, Yescka has created several public pieces to bring the tragedy of these 43 students to public light.
- Madagascar – Imperial Milk Stout aged in Templeton Rye Barrels with Madagascar vanilla beans
- Downfall – Madagascar’s sister, an Imperial Milk Stout aged in Templeton Rye Barrels with raspberries
- Core Values – Oud Bruin aged in second-use barrels, for over two years with a blend of wild yeast & bacteria
- Vol 1 – Imperial Stout aged in whiskey barrels with single origin coffee and cocoa nibs for 16 months
- Cascara – Saison aged in red wine barrels with cascara (coffee fruit)
- Wiseman – Wheat Wine aged in Caribbean rum barrels
- Love Felix – single foeder
- Transatlantique Kriek – Oude Beersel foeder and Felix blend
- Tart Lychee – Felix with lychee and Vietnamese cinnamon
- Peach Wheat Wine – aged in Leopold’s Peach whiskey barrels, Felix non-sour base from Eric’s
- Love Apple Felix – aged in Leopold’s Apple whiskey barrels
- Ornithology – Grisette fermented in French oak foudres with wild yeasts
- White Bicycles – Rustic Witbier fermented in French oak foudres with wild yeasts
- Astral Weeks – Farmhouse Pale Ale fermented in French oak foudres with wild yeasts
- Baron Corvo – Rustic Biere de Garde fermented in French oak foudres with wild yeasts
- Golden Brett – fermented with Brettanomyces in oak foudres
- Hive 56 – dark sour ale aged with honey and fermented with Brettanomyces in an oak foudre for eighteen months
- Brandy Lyn – Graff, a blend of bourbon barrel-aged cider and brandy barrel-aged beer
- Ricky Rose – barrel fermented sour ale with blackberries
- Madness 2015 – Old Stock Ale aged with oak chips
Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garçon will celebrate his fourth annual White Party benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) next Thursday, June 2. The rooftop soiree, for which guests are asked to wear white clothing from head to toe, will be held at the Millennium Building (1909 K St. NW) where local athletes, NFL executives, community leaders and Washington VIPs will rub elbows for a good cause.
Since becoming part of the Washington community, Garçon has committed himself to supporting at-risk youth in the D.C. area through his partnership with BGCGW. Last year, Garçon helped raise $106,000 for BGCGW, money that is earmarked to help foster a generation of innovative, talented future leaders nationwide.
“Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington helped pave the path for my success,” Garçon says. “This event allows me to give back and say thank you to those dedicated to bettering the young adults who are the future leaders of our communities.”
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington President & CEO Pandit Wright looks forward to the White Party every year. “On behalf of the Clubs, this is one of our favorite events of the year! Pierre Garcon has been a generous and engaging role model for our kids and teens, said Wright. “Not only is it a great social occasion; the White Party allows us to showcase the winner of our Youth of the Year competition. This year’s winner is Miss Faith Moore from our Heiser Branch in Dumfries, VA.”
Guests at the White Party will enjoy a live auction, a performance by a surprise performer and plenty of complimentary Tito’s Handmade Vodka and D’ussé cock
Past high-profile White Party attendees include Washington Wizards star John Wall, Former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, hip-hop legend Biz Markie and dozens of Garcon’s teammates, including Kirk Cousins, Ryan Kerrigan, Colt McCoy and Niles Paul as well as former Redskins Doug Williams, Robert Griffin III, Kai Forbath and Brian Orakpo.
With the help of top sponsors The Tower Companies, Paisano’s Pizza, Burger 7 and Pita Pouch, Garçon intends to raise even more funds for the BGCGW and their causes.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, June 2
- Time: 7 to 10 pm
- Location: The Millennium Building, 1909 K St. NW, Washington, D.C.
What: SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in DC again this year. Recognized as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, in its ninth year, unites thousands of craft beer and food lovers for a unique culinary experience.
Along with indulging in distinctive craft beer and culinary creations from a diverse lineup of 76 small and independent craft breweries, guests will be able to mingle with the remarkable personalities behind the craft beers being served.
When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Where: National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Who: Small and independent craft brewers from around the country
- 28 states and Washington, D.C. are represented
- 50 percent of breweries are first time SAVOR participants
- 70 percent of the participating breweries were not at SAVOR last year
Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, created the food pairing menu with collaboration from several world class chefs, Cicerones and Brewers Association staff.
Why: With craft beer continuing to grow in popularity and new breweries emerging daily, the industry has gained increased traction in the culinary sphere. SAVOR embraces this synergy by bringing together some of America’s finest food and craft beer pairings, all curated by Chef Dulye, in order to draw attention to the diverse offerings craft brewers continue to present us with. Attendees will be able to sample appetizers and craft beers from 76 different small and independent craft brewers. Additionally, SAVOR gives guests the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the tasting Salons; these directed educational experiences provide thought-provoking information and discussion on a variety of craft beer topics.
Ticket Member Pre-Sale*: March 22, 2016
Info: Public Ticket Sale: March 23, 2016
* Note: You must be a Brewers Association or American Homebrewers Association member by 5:00 p.m. MT on March 13, 2016 to participate in the member pre-sale.
Grand Tasting Ticket ($135 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday) includes:
- Craft beer and food (small plate) pairings—a variety of food items and two-ounce tastings of craft beer
- The opportunity to meet and talk with many luminaries and innovators of the craft beer world
- A commemorative tasting glass
- An event program with room for tasting notes
- An exit gift
Grand Tasting + Salon Package Ticket ($155 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday + one Salon) includes:
- Entrance to Grand Tasting
- One private tasting or education Salon of your choice. Review the Salon schedule to identify your preferred selection in advance of the ticket sale.
SAVOR ticket sales are limited to two tickets per night, per order. There is limited availability.
*Admission to each Salon requires a separate salon ticket and is limited to those who have already purchased a General Admission ticket for that evening.
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Website: SavorCraftBeer.com
Vintage Virginia®, a great summer tradition, will be bigger and better than ever when The Trigger Agency takes over management of the Virginia Wineries Association’s festival. The festival will return to Bull Run Regional Park Saturday, June 4th Sunday, June 5th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. (Special limited tickets sales start Tuesday, January 12, 2016.)
“We are very excited to be able to bring back Virginia’s favorite wine festival VINTAGE VIRGINIA® to Bull Run in early June,” said Laurie Aldrich, Executive Director of the Virginia Wineries Association. “This year we have partnered with the largest producer of wine and beer festivals, The Trigger Agency from Baltimore, Maryland to take the event to the next level and keep it going for years to come.”
More than just a wine tasting, the Festival will again bring together award winning celebrity chefs, artisanal craftsmen, culinary pioneers, fantastic music, as well as wine from the top Virginia wine producers. Guests will be able to sample all of the varieties as well as purchase them by the glass and the bottle, on-site at special event-only low prices.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 12th at 10 a.m. with special pricing for 10 days including: 2 for 1 discounting for each day, in addition to tickets being 25%-off until January 22, 2016. Tickets include a VIP Admission One Day Pass for Saturday $69 or Sunday for $59 and a General Admission One Day Pass for $30 in advance/$40 onsite. Designated driver tickets are also available in advance.
To purchase tickets and view schedule, visit www.vintagevirginia.com or call (800)-830-3976. Vintage Virginia will be at Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, 20121. For directions, visit www.nvrpa.org/park/bull-run.
Blue Point Brewing Company is bringing its laid-back east coast flair to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4 as part of its national Toasted Tour. The action-packed outdoor event will feature an afternoon of live music, seafood cooking demos with Celebrity Chef Jeremy Ford (Top Chef Season 13 Winner), and of course, Blue Point beer! The event will help support the D.C. chapter of the Surfrider Foundation which works to protect the world’s oceans, and will include:
- Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo: Top Chef Season 13 Winner Jeremy Ford will lead interactive cooking demonstrations on Seafood + Beer Pairings and Cooking with Beer Recipes
- Live Music: Vacationer with
Cheerleader and local supporting act U.S. ROYALTY - Brewer Session: Learn how to Tap a Firkin with Blue Point Brewing Company Head Brewer Eric Ahlberg
- Blue Point Bingo: Fill up your Blue Point Bingo card and win great prizes by competing in challenges, playing games and sampling great Blue Point beers
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 2 – 7 pm
- 2:00 pm: Gates open, beer starts flowing with live music from Cheerleader
- 2:30 – What the Firkin? Learn how to tap a Firkin with a Blue Point Brewer
- 3:30 – Cooking with Beer demo with Chef Jeremy Ford (Mosaic IPA-battered oyster po’boy with sweet pea remoulade and pickled vegetables)
- 4:00 – Live Music- U.S. Royalty
- 5:30 – Seafood and Beer Pairing with Chef Jeremy Ford (Oyster on the half shell with a yuzu-based Toasted Lager mignonette)
- 6:00 – Live Music- Vacationer
WHERE: Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro stop (New Jersey Ave. Exit) on the Green Line
TICKETS: $5 general admission. Reserve tickets here. Beer, food and other goodies will be available for purchase. VIP tickets for $25 include 3 beer tokens, a food voucher and Blue Point swag!