Child Justice, Inc., announced today that singing legend Johnny Mathis will appear and perform at the nonprofit’s 4th Annual Heroes of Child Justice Event next month in the nation’s capital. The goal of the event is raise funds in support of Child Justice’s life saving programs, which protect children “lost in the system” after exposure to family violence, physical/sexual abuse, substance addictions or neglect.
This year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center (3700 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC) and will include a tribute to heroes of Child Justice who have contributed to the organization’s vision of a future that is safe, stable and nurturing for children. The names of the heroes being recognized will be announced at a later date. The event, which is from 2:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., will include a live auction giving guests the rare opportunity to bid on a round of golf with Mr. Mathis and Child Justice’s Tim Goodman at The Riviera Club in LA. Ticket prices start at $200 per person.
Recognized for his music which “became the soundtrack for people’s lives”, Mr. Mathis was an “album selling juggernaut whose 1958 “Johnny’s Greatest Hits” spent almost a decade on Billboard’s charts, according to a recent Washington Post article. Columbia Records’ longest running recording artist, Mathis was a man before his time. He is most recognized for his classics “Chances Are,” “The Twelfth of Never,” “Misty” and “It’s Not for Me to Say.”
“The legal system has a gap in it. Who looks out for the children who have been exposed to abuse or violence at home, substance addictions or neglect, and don’t have the financial resources, knowledge or experience to fend for themselves? That is where Child Justice enters into the equation as they work to pave the way for a better future for these children,“ said Mr. Mathis. “I was very blessed to grow up in a family that was supportive, loving and wonderful, but not all children have that same experience. Because of this I have great empathy for those children whose lives have taken a less fortunate turn. And that’s why I am looking forward to performing on September 23rd – so I can help Child Justice raise funds to continue the much needed work they do to support these children in need.”
“We are beyond thrilled that a world-renowned recording artist and singer such as Johnny Mathis is going to use his amazing talents to support Child Justice and our quest to offer hope to children who have been exposed to violence and abuse at home as well as other traumas,” said Eileen King, executive director of Child Justice. “The funds raised from his performance will allow us to continue to offer pro bono legal services to these children who get lost in the system.”
EVENT DETAILS
Program Begins at 2:30 P.M.
Drink & Dine Hors d’oeuvres and beverages
Live Auction Starting at 3:00 P.M.
Live Performance 4:00 P.M.
Dress Code Business Casual
Purchase Tickets Click here to purchase tickets!
Tickets can also be purchased by check. Payment can be made out to Child Justice, Inc. and sent to: 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 300 Silver Spring, MD 20910.
VIDA Fitness is mixing things up and taking National Coking Day to the next level. On Tuesday, September 25 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., VIDA’s City Vista location will host Cook & Crunch – a free 30-minute full body workout followed by a 30-minture healthy cooking seminar led by in-house dietitian Rachel Sheahan. Mighty Meals is providing healthy bites and Grape Intentions is offering wine sips. The complimentary fitness and cooking workshop is open to the public.
The National Cooking Day celebration was established to honor and commemorate the joys of home cooking with the purpose to experience something new and enjoyable in the kitchen, while preparing extraordinary and delicious food for loved ones. Embracing healthy lifestyles, VIDA Fitness decided to expand upon National Cooking Day with nutrition and wellness educational tips.
To reserve your spot, please register at www.vidafitness.com/cookcrunch.
WHO: VIDA Fitness City Vista
WHAT: Free Cook & Crunch Fitness and Nutritional Cooking Workshop
Bites from Mighty Meals
Wine from Grape Intentions
WHEN: National Cooking Day
Tuesday, September 25
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: VIDA Fitness City Vista
445 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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.
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.
William Jeffrey’s Tavern and the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization are proud to announce the 4th annual Columbia Pike Fall Fest! The annual live music and food festival will take place on Saturday, October 6th from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at South Adams St. and Columbia Pike.
This year’s event will feature Craft Beer and Wine from Twisted Vines and William Jeffrey’s Tavern. Food vendors will include William Jeffrey’s Tavern, El Ecanto Latino, Acme Pie Company, Sugar Shack Donuts and Senzu Juicery.
Live music will be played all day; below is a schedule of performances:
1:00 pm – Emma G
2:15 pm – Bobby Thompson
3:30 pm – Carly Harvey Duo
4:45 pm – The Rock-A-Sonics
Those who want to make the festival a family affair will have lots of additional activities to choose from. A dedicated Children’s Area featuring a Moon Bounce, the Arlington Art Truck and Storytime with the Columbia Pike Branch Library and Educational Theater Company
Additional vendors/sponsors for this year’s event will include the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Penrose Square, Centro Arlington, B.M. Smith & Associates, Arlington Animal Hospital, Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, Deft Melange, Potomac Candle and The League of Women Voters.
Tickets, priced at $20, can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
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.
Runners, head to the starting line! VIDA Fitness is hosting its fourth annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13 at East Potomac Park. The local fitness club will donate proceeds from the event to Thrive DC – a local non-profit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the D.C. area. Local radio personalities Kelly Collis and Jen Richer, co-hosts of 94.7 Fresh FM’s The Tommy Show, will emcee the race and awards ceremony. The 5K Run/Walk is open to the public and participants can submit their event registrations at: www.vidathrive5k.com.
Nicknamed Hains Point by locals, East Potomac Park’s flat running course, which circles the Potomac River, will again serve as the backdrop for the event. Both dog and stroller friendly, the VIDA Thrive 5K Run/Walk is geared toward families, kids, weekend athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. There will be special race heats for both children and pets.
Events and prizes for the race include:
- VIDA memberships, personal training sessions and guest passes.
- Gift cards from SweatBox, Aura Spa and Bang Salon.
2018 Packet Pick-Up will take place at VIDA Fitness-Gallery Place on Thursday, October 11 from 9 a.m. — 6p.m. and U-Street on Friday, October 12 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Parking space is extremely limited at East Potomac Park, so VIDA encourages race participants to leave their cars at home. Convenient methods of transportation include: walking, Capital Bikeshare, DC Metro, Uber, Lyft or taxicab.
Continuing a race tradition, VIDA Fitness is again hosting a sock drive to benefit Thrive DC, which runs now right up to race day. Runners and spectators are encouraged to bring new socks of all sizes and styles to all VIDA locations or on race day where donation boxes will be located. VIDA Fitness is doubling the efforts and will match each pair of new socks donated to Thrive DC. Since their partnership began in 2015, VIDA Fitness has raised more than $50,000 for Thrive DC.
To purchase your race entry and receive more information on the VIDA 5K Run/Walk, please visit:www.vidathrive5k.com or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/442012079595140/. Registration costs $45 per person.
WHO: VIDA Fitness, Thrive DC and The Tommy Show
WHAT: 5K Run/Walk benefiting Thrive DC, with Tommy Show Hosts, Grand Prizes including PT sessions, massages and free month of membership
Tickets: $45
Schedule of Events on Saturday, October 13:
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- 7:00 AM – Packet Pick-Up Opens
- 7:00 AM – Bag Drop Opens
- 7:40 AM – Warm-Up & Stretch
- 7:55 AM – National Anthem
- 8:00 AM – Race Begins
- 9:00 AM – Awards Ceremony
- 9:30 AM – Course Closes
WHEN: October 13, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: East Potomac Park at Hains Point
14th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
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.
Saturday, October 20th , national touring singer-songwriter and master guitarist Jack Williams will be in concert in Falls Church as part of the Stone Room Concert Series at Falls Church Episcopal. Williams has released multiple albums that have topped charts in the US and in Europe. He spends most of his time playing major US folk festivals and venues, which have included The Newport Folk Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, and Chicago’s Folkstage, hosted by Rich Warren of NPR’s nationally syndicated show, ‘The Midnight Special.
The music starts at 8:00 pm with doors at 7:30 on Saturday, October 20th at Falls Church Episcopal, located at 166 E. Broad St in Falls Church. Tickets are $20 and can be bought in advance at www.stoneroomconcerts.com , or at the door. More about the artist at www.jackwilliamsmusic.com
Saturday October 20th 8 pm
Jack Williams
Stone Room Concert Series
Falls Church Episcopal
166 E. Broad St.
Falls Church VA
Tickets: $20
Ticket link: https://jackwilliams.
Doors at 7:30