WHAT: The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant contributions to the quality
of life in Greater Washington. More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington,
The Greater Washington Board of Trade, and The Washingtonian. Honorees must be either in the capstone years of their career or retired from the company most closely associated with their business accomplishments.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 29
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum
WHO: Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Terri McClements, Managing Partner, PwC Mid-Atlantic, and Chair, 2017 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2017 Laureates:
Philip D. M. de Picciotto – Founder and President, Octagon, Inc.
Michael N. Harreld – Immediate Past President, PNC Bank, Greater Washington
Gracia C. Martore – President & CEO, TEGNA Inc.
Christopher J. Nassetta – President & CEO, Hilton
Presenting Sponsors:
Capital One
PwC
For profiles of this year’s laureates as well as ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic
accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant
contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington. The annual black-tie gala and awards
ceremony brings together 1,200 business and civic leaders and raises over $1 million annually
to support Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s innovative financial literacy, work
readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 students.
More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of
Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Greater
Washington Board of Trade, and The Washingtonian. Honorees must be either in the
capstone years of their career or retired from the company most closely associated with their
business accomplishments.
For profiles of this year’s laureates as well as ticket and sponsorship information, please visit
www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 29, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum
WHO: Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Terri McClements, Managing Partner, PwC Mid-Atlantic, and
Chair, 2017 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2017 Laureates:
Philip D. M. de Picciotto – Founder and President, Octagon, Inc.
Michael N. Harreld – Immediate Past President, PNC Bank, Greater Washington
Gracia C. Martore – President & CEO, TEGNA Inc.
Christopher J. Nassetta – President & CEO, Hilton
Title: Winternational- 6th Annual Embassy Showcase
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 11 am- 2 pm
Location: Atrium at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Description: Winternational is an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open the public, guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some fun holiday shopping-all during the lunch hour!
Participating embassies include (list subject to change): Afghanistan, African Union, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union, Georgia, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Lithuania, Malawi, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center), Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Price: Free
Register at: http://itcdc.com/winternational/
Desserts by Basket Treats by Alexis Streets.
Music by DJ Fanci.
Photography by A Little Bit of Whimsy PhotographyWed, December 6, 2017
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ESTCapitale DC
1301 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
FGIDC Members: FREE
* Membership will be validated
Non-Members: $35
#FGIDC
| Event: | Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out Live! |
| Date: | Friday, December |
| Location: | 7 pm EST – Show Place Arena, Maryland 9 pm EST – Capital One Arena, DC |
| Acts: | Nick Cannon, Rip Micheals, DC Young Fly, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, Karlous Miller, DJ D-Wrek, Conceited, Hitman Holla and special guest Wale and Yo Gotti. |
| Tickets: | Available on ticketmaser.com and start at $30 available |
| Description: | The only thing more exciting than watching Wild ‘N Out on television is seeing them up close and in-person. The high-energy live improv show is a mix of hilarious stand-up comedy performances and the games that makes Wild ‘N Out famous. Hosted by the master of ceremonies Nick Cannon, Wild ‘N Out Live guarantees a night of laughter with the show’s incredible gang of improvisers: Rip Micheals, DC Young Fly, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, DJ D-Wrek, Conceited, Hitman Holla and more. |
You can dance into the New Year with a spectacular night of music and celebration at the Embassy Row Hotel! Grooving to your own beat with 3 different live DJs and 3 different music channels. Each ticket includes admission for one, headset rental, one complimentary sparkling wine toast, and one fantastic New Years’ Eve night at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, DC.
WHO: 3 Live DJs, 3 Different Music Channels, 1 Spectacular Night of Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, December 31st, 2017 9pm – 1am
WHERE: Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC
TICKETS: $40-50 includes headset rental & sparkling wine toast
CONTACT: For all media inquiries please contact info@
ArtJamz is hosting an arty New Year’s Eve party Dec 31st to Jan 01st from 10PM to 1AM. The 3HR ArtJamz Glitter Ball Extravaganza features jamming music, hors d’oeuvres, canvas and walls revelers can paint on, a midnight neon champagne toast and TONS OF GLITTER. Come midnight, the ArtJamz Dupont Studio will be transformed into a rocking neon-splashed art studio filled with partying Picassos, revelling Rothkos and crazy Kahlos. Not only can guests paint and glitter bomb their own canvas all night, but there will be a large group canvas where everyone can paint and write their resolutions. Packages range from $70 to $110
Register at
https://app.getoccasion.com/p/
Locations
ArtJamz Dupont Studio, 1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20009
Attire: tuxedo tshirt and formal sneakers.
| Spend New Year’s Eve in Adams Morgan at favorite neighborhood gathering place Roofers Union, which hosts a bash complete with an open bar, live music, and a late night buffet on its second floor and rooftop overlooking 18th Street NW. The ticketed party includes an open bar from 10:30pm-2:30am with 10 local draft beers, select wines, and premium spirits like Denizens white rum, Milagro silver tequila, Beefeater gin, Tito’s vodka, and Jim Beam bourbon. All guests are invited to join in a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Guests can also rock out to live music from Jonny Grave & the Tombstones while enjoying drinks and a late night buffet piled high with fried chicken, homemade sausages, dips and more from Executive Chef Jenn Flynn.
Purchase tickets on EventBee: https://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=111960903#/tickets
|
|
| WHEN: | New Year’s Eve
Sunday, December 31 10:30pm – 2:30am
|
| WHERE: | Roofers Union
2446 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009 |
Acclaimed magician and mentalist David Morey will return to enchant guests in The Hay-Adams’ landmark restaurant, The Lafayette, with an interactive evening of grand alchemy and gourmet dining, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. This parlor-style entertainment of cutting-edge magic is designed to engage and delight Morey’s private audience while they enjoy a three-course dinner paired with premium wines. Limited to 18 guests in The Lafayette’s private dining room, one will participate with Morey, who has entertained presidents of the United States including Barack Obama. He has captivated guests on six continents studying and appearing on stage with other outstanding magicians such as David Copperfield, Uri Geller, Jeff McBride, Tony Clark and Eugene Burger. This ‘Beyond Imagination’ dinner is priced at $195 per person, including tax and gratuity, and reservations are required. Tickets are available at:https://www.hayadams.com/
The evening performance begins at 6:00 PM with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an exquisite menu, with wines paired to perfection, designed and prepared by Executive Chef Nicolas Legret and his culinary team. A sample menu with wine pairing that will truly elevate the table for the evening begins with Brut Champagne, Taittinger “La Française” NV, served with a selection of hors d’oeuvres. Next, guests may indulge in an Amuse-Bouche of Lobster Medallion, with Sturia Prestige Caviar, followed by Vegetable, Truffle and Oxtail Consommé with puff pastry crust; Venison Loin, Spiced Carrot Purée, Braised Salsify, Roasted Pear, Sauce Poivrade, matched with wines such as Domaine LaRoche “Saint Martin” Chablis 2015 and Domaine Berthet-Raye Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013. Taylor Fladgate First Estate Reserve Porto accompanies dessert, Chocolate Dome, providing a sweet finish to a magical evening.
One of today’s most sought-after guests, Morey appears regularly as a keynote speaker and performer at Fortune 100 conferences and events. He enthralls his audience at notable venues, including his recent appearance at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle, which showcases parlor and stage venues and has a history of featuring other great entertainers like Johnny Carson and Steve Martin.
Morey is the award-winning author of The Underdog Advantage: Using the Power of Insurgent Strategy to Put Your Business on Top (McGraw-Hill) and the forthcoming Magic for Business; Let the World’s Greatest Magicians Unlock Your Strategic Imagination (Mango Press). He is the chairman of DMG Global, a strategic consultancy. He is the founder of MMG, a consortium of magicians and entertainers, known for leveraging magic as a metaphor to empower imagination. To learn more about David Morey, please visit http://moreymagic.com/.
The Hay-Adams is located at 800 16th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006, across Lafayette Square from the White House. The historic Hay-Adams offers guests Washington’s most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John’s Church, the “Church of the Presidents.” Ranked the No. 1 Top Hotel in Washington, DC and the No. 5 Best Hotel in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards in 2017, the hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Museums, the Washington Monument, the National Mall, as well as convenient to Metro stations and the convention center. For reservations or more information call (202) 638-6600 or visit their website at www.hayadams.com.
