The Importance of Being Earnest:
A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
June 13, 14, 15 at Dumbarton House
On Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 13, 14, and 15, join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House in Georgetown for Oscar Wilde’s wildly entertaining 1895 comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People”!
This classic social satire features two carefree bachelors, each with a carefully hidden double life that quickly unravels. Silliness ensues with jealous fiancées, whimsical ingénues, scheming society matrons, and the most famous handbag in theatre history.
Bring a blanket for garden seating. Wine and refreshments available on-site. Rain or shine (if rain we’ll be in the Bellevue ballroom). Proceeds benefit Dumbarton Houseprograms and Courage for Kids, which provides backpacks with school supplies to at-risk D.C. kids.
6:00pm cocktails, 7:00pm one-hour performance.
2715 Q Street NW (see map).
Tickets $12 in advance. $15 at the door.
TICKETS: dumbartonhouse.
Now in its fourth year, Politics & Art is an annual event presented by Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Urban Arts Initiative and Councilmember David Grosso. The event’s theme this year is District Vox, a celebration of the human voice. Politics & Art: District Vox spotlights D.C.-based artists who use the power of their voices to inspire, entertain, and empower in showcase performances on three stages. The evening provides a snapshot of the vibrant artistry that exists throughout the entire District.
The presenters of this event are Washington Performing Arts and Councilmember David Grosso.
What: Politics & Art: District Vox
When: Thursday, June 14, 2018, 5:30pm-8pm
Where: The John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Tickets: Free and open to the public, reservations required: https://politicsandart.
Politics & Art is made possible in part by the generous support of Washington Gas. Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Urban Arts Initiative is generously supported by Jacqueline Badger Mars and Mars, Incorporated.
This year’s lineup features performances by more than 25 acts, including a wide range of singers, songwriters, spoken word artists, actors, vocal ensembles, and bands. The artists come from all eight wards of the District, reflecting the important role of the performing arts throughout the community. Audiences can enjoy music ranging from go-go and R&B to opera and folk. Visual art works by students from DC Public Schools, including third graders from the Takoma Educational Campus and students from Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School, will be on display in the performance spaces.
“In a city where voices rise in song and speech it was exciting to establish a platform—through the Mars Urban Arts Initiative—for creative artists from all 8 wards who will perform, in words and music, at the seat of our local government: The Wilson Building,” said Jenny Bilfield, President & CEO of Washington Performing Arts. “Washington Performing Arts is grateful to Councilmember Grosso and community partner Washington Gas for celebrating the contributions of our local artists and arts organizations through Politics and Art: District Vox.”
“The symbiotic relationship between art and politics is inescapable, especially in the District of Columbia. I’m proud to host Politics and Art at the Wilson Building again to showcase the vibrant arts community that makes D.C. a world-class city and provides local artists and elected officials the opportunity to meet and discuss the bright future of arts in Washington,” remarked Councilmember Grosso. “This year is especially momentous as we celebrate dedicated funding for the arts, humanities, and creative economy which will provide strong, stable investments to grow our thriving artistic and creative sectors.”
Lineup of performers:
ACHORD (Members of the Washington Performing Arts Men & Women of the Gospel Choir)
Adejoké
Anne Thomas
Ayanna Lee & Philippe the Haitian of Devine Nature
The BlakGold Ensemble
The Capital Hearings
Cody Valentine of Allthebestkids
Copper Rose & Bone
The Darrell Johnson Group
ENTATY Trio
Flo Anito & Seth Kibel
Fly By Light Performance Troupe
Hannah Jaye and the Hideaways
Heather Frank and Jeff Hamlin
iMusical: The Improvised Musical
Melanie Edwards
Natalie E. Illum
The Philosopher
Phoenix Amor
Purify Love
SongRise
Songs for a City
Split This Rock
Stories by Carlos Rosario School Students
Students from KIPP DC
Victoria I. Williams
The Importance of Being Earnest:
A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
June 13, 14, 15 at Dumbarton House
On Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 13, 14, and 15, join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House in Georgetown for Oscar Wilde’s wildly entertaining 1895 comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People”!
This classic social satire features two carefree bachelors, each with a carefully hidden double life that quickly unravels. Silliness ensues with jealous fiancées, whimsical ingénues, scheming society matrons, and the most famous handbag in theatre history.
Bring a blanket for garden seating. Wine and refreshments available on-site. Rain or shine (if rain we’ll be in the Bellevue ballroom). Proceeds benefit Dumbarton Houseprograms and Courage for Kids, which provides backpacks with school supplies to at-risk D.C. kids.
6:00pm cocktails, 7:00pm one-hour performance.
2715 Q Street NW (see map).
Tickets $12 in advance. $15 at the door.
TICKETS: dumbartonhouse.
Crystal City’s summertime happy hour is back, opening a month early and announcing a new partnership with The Stand bringing food and beverage from local restaurants and an exciting live music lineup. Starting on May 4, each Friday from 5-9 pm, attendees can listen to live music from a variety of bands while enjoying local bites and drink.
What: Fridays at the Fountain
When: Every Friday May – October from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Crystal City Water Park – 1751 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Live Music Schedule:
May 4 Revelator Hill
May 11 Whiskey Pull
May 18 Zach Cutler & Friends
May 25 Gordon Sterling 3
June 1 Big Bad Juju
June 8 Mary El Band
June 15 Revelator Hill
June 22 Jonathan Sloane Trio
June 29 Holly Montgomery
July 6 The Jogo Project
July 13 The Jon Miller Band
July 20 Gordon Sterling and the People
July 27 Big Bad Juju
**Later dates to be announced**
Admission: 100% Free to enter, listen, and relax; food and drink for purchase (credit cards accepted) – $5 for beer/wine. $20 to join the Mug Club and receive a branded, reusable mug.
The Importance of Being Earnest:
A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
June 13, 14, 15 at Dumbarton House
On Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 13, 14, and 15, join Picnic Theatre Company at Dumbarton House in Georgetown for Oscar Wilde’s wildly entertaining 1895 comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People”!
This classic social satire features two carefree bachelors, each with a carefully hidden double life that quickly unravels. Silliness ensues with jealous fiancées, whimsical ingénues, scheming society matrons, and the most famous handbag in theatre history.
Bring a blanket for garden seating. Wine and refreshments available on-site. Rain or shine (if rain we’ll be in the Bellevue ballroom). Proceeds benefit Dumbarton Houseprograms and Courage for Kids, which provides backpacks with school supplies to at-risk D.C. kids.
6:00pm cocktails, 7:00pm one-hour performance.
2715 Q Street NW (see map).
Tickets $12 in advance. $15 at the door.
TICKETS: dumbartonhouse.
SweatCon Rally flips the script on a bar crawl and instead of drinking 175 participants will sweat at boutique fitness studios around the city. Completing three thirty minute classes at three different studios back-to-back-to-back. From Dupont Circle to Shaw we’ve partnered with 15 of the hottest boutique studios including Corepower Yoga, Solidcore, Cut Seven, Orangetheory, and Cyclebar.
Prior to kicking off the work outs, we will throw a kick-ass check-in party featuring like-minded brands to create a unique experience for all attendees. This year the new 880P will host the check-in party with a GLAMSQUAD braid bar, sweetgreen salad bar, juice bar by JRINK, animated GIF booth courtesy ofMINDBODY, DJ and shopping courtesy of our title sponsor Reebok. Each participant will receive a complimentary event tank top as well as a swag filled with goodies from RX Bar, Progenex, High Brew Coffee, Vita Coco and more.
Over the last three years we have put on three SweatCon Rally events in Boston. The first hosting 30 people, then 200 and the most recent event with 450 participates (selling out in five days with a waitlist of 250 people). Building off the success of Boston we knew it was time to bring this event to more cities. This spring came to Boston (4/28), New York (5/12) and now Washington, D.C. (6/16).
Studio List:
CorePower Yoga Dupont Circle
Blast DC
SolidCore West End
Solidcore Shaw
Cut Seven
Flow Yoga 14th Street
The Bar Method
Orangetheory Fitness Mount Vernon Triangle / Shaw
CorePower Yoga City Center
YogaWorks 14th Street
Zengo Cycle Logan Circle
Elevate 14th Street
NUBOXX
CycleBar Noma
Barre3 Union Station
Join the Walters Art Museum for the opening celebration of 1 West Mount Vernon Place (known as Hackerman House). On Saturday, June 16, the Walters is hosting a free block party in the heart of Mount Vernon. Visitors of all ages are invited to tour the transformed space, which features art by Baltimore legend and community artist Herb Massie, in collaboration with Jubilee Arts, as well as works by contemporary ceramicist Roberto Lugo. Enjoy live music from Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory, the All Mighty Senators, art activities and demos, food trucks, art vendors, and more.
WHERE:
Walters Art Museum
WHEN:
Saturday, June 16, 2018
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
COST:
FREE
Timeline of Events:
11:30 a.m.–noon
Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting with “The Band” Marching Unit. Guests include Mayor Catherine Pugh, Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan, and Baltimore City Councilman Bernard C. “Jack” Young.
Noon–1 p.m.
Roberto Lugo throws clay on a wheel as DJ James Nasty spins records.
Noon–1 p.m.
Herb Massie and crew participate in a Raku ceramics firing.
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Clay Games: Cheer on local artists as they compete in quick, quirky, and playful clay challenges.
1–1:45 p.m.
Live music from Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Live music from The All Mighty Senators
All day, guests can experience:
- 1 West Mount Vernon Place
- Hula hooping and face painting with Baltimore Hoop Love
- En plein air painting in the park
- The Enoch Pratt Free Library and Book Buggy
- Drop-in Art Cart on the Sculpture Court
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In celebration of the official start of summer, Dupont Circle restaurant Firefly and local brewery DC Brau are bringing together the finest flavors of the season with their first-ever ‘Summer Solstice Beer Dinner.’ This festive occasion will pair a quartet of unlimited beers with four courses showcasing ingredients from local growers and farmers and Firefly’s very own rooftop garden!
On Thursday, June 21, DC Brau will be taking over Firefly’s beer taps with a selection of locally made beers ranging from light to sour to heavy. While enjoying healthy four-once pours, guests will learn the ins and outs of beer production and experience the tasting notes first-hand. As an added bonus, Firely has secured exclusive samples of Turbo Boost Multiball, a new premium double IPA from DC Brau. The full line-up of brews includes:
- First: El Hefe German Wheat
- Second: Public Belgian Ale
- Third: Rosé du Gose
- Fourth: Penn Quarter Porter
- Bonus: Turbo Boost MultiBall
Firefly’s Executive Chef Rich Falbo has crafted a summer harvest menu highlighting Mid-Atlantic ingredients to complement each DC Brau beer. Chef Rich will share anecdotes about Firefly’s rooftop garden, commitment to sustainability, and support of local purveyors. Guests will discover the inspiration behind every dish while savoring enhanced flavor profiles provided by the food and beer pairings. The amuse bouche and four courses planned for the special dinner include:
- Amuse: Yellow tomato gazpacho with marcona almonds and parsley gremolata
- First: Duck confit with fresh cherries, bitter greens, chevre, and garden basil
- Second: Fluke a la plancha with garden-fresh tomatoes, watermelon, fennel, and green chiles
- Third: Braised rabbit with lupin beans, garden herbs, and sweet anise
- Fourth: Lemon crème fraiche semifreddo, espresso syrup, and cocoa nibs
The ‘Summer Solstice Beer Dinner’ will be held on Thursday, June 21 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Firefly’s main dining room. Guests must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $49 on Eventbrite, and $55 at the door plus tax. Gratuity is included in the ticket price.
