Visitors have the rare chance to flip through and purchase a piece of history at the 43rd annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair: September 28 & 29, 2018 at Holiday Inn Rosslyn.
WABF is the D.C. region’s only curated festival of rare and collectible books, manuscripts, autographs, maps, drawings and other fine ephemera.
Among this year’s highlights:
1st edition of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897): bound in publisher’s original cloth
Limitededition copy of Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book: signed by the author
1st edition of Thunderball (1961): Ian Fleming’s first novel featuring notorious James
Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld
1st printing of Thomas Pynchon’s 1973 novel, Gravity’s Rainbow
You needn’t be a veteran collector – or a gazillionaire – to enjoy WABF. More than 60 exhibitors
will offer items for all budgets and interests.
WABF director Beth Campbell says the personal nature of WABF is something worth
celebrating, especially “with the advent of doing business online.” She calls WABF “an active
museum, a forum to access diverse knowledge gathered in one place.”
WABF is “about connectedness and discovery,” Campbell says. “The exhibitors are connected
to their collections, each other and the fairgoers. The fairgoers are connected to a particular
genre, author or time. We all discover more when we connect and converse with one another.”
Special features at the 43rd annual WABF include personalized impromptu haikus from
“wordsmith minimalists” Haiku Gals, and the chance to make bookmarks and bind pamphlets
with renowned bookbinder and conservator Jill Deiss of Cat Tail Run Hand Bookbinding.
What: 43rd Annual Washington Antiquarian Book Fair (www.wabf.com)
When: Friday, September 28, 2017: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday, September 29, 2017: 10am – 5pm
Where: Holiday Inn Rosslyn: 1900 Fort Myer Dr., Arlington, VA, 22209
Tickets: Fri. + Sat.: $15. Sat. only: $10 ($5 for students & librarians w/valid ID).
Children 12 & under free. Purchase tickets at wabf.com or at the door.
Find Us: Twitter: @theWABF (#WABF18) / Facebook: facebook.com/thewabf
Contact: Beth Campbell: bcampbell@wabf.com / (202) 3634999
Wunder Garten (1st & L St NE) is excited to announce the 4th Annual Oktoberfest which will begin Friday, September 28 and continue through Sunday, September 30th. This year’s celebrations include a big celebration on Saturday night and a Dogtoberfest on Sunday alongside a weekend of traditional German food, games, beer and pet-friendly events.
Each day will feature live Oktoberfest music and a special lineup of events and entertainments (see below) to bring the real Oktoberfest atmosphere to Washington. Draft beers in Märzen-style hail from Bavaria’s oldest breweries like Spaten, Weihenstephaner, and Hofbräuhaus, accompanied by a select lineup of seasonal, locally brewed beers. Throughout the weekend, Café Berlin will provide authentic German fare, including grilled bratwurst, bauernwurst, bretzels und obatzter, original potato salad, gurkensalat, and sauerkraut.
Saturday, 12pm – 12am
12pm: Doors open.
12pm to 4pm: Traditional live Oktoberfest music by “Die Drei Band.”
4pm to 7pm: Bavarian Olympics with Herman the German. Join the competitive fun of stein holding, yodeling, and other games to win prizes.
7pm to 12pm: Saturday night will be “The Big Oktoberfest Party,” a celebration and dance party with DJ and MC Lederhosen on the turntables.
Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
12pm: Doors open.
12pm to 4pm: Traditional live Oktoberfest music by “Die Drei Band.”
2pm to 6pm: Dogtoberfest! Oktoberfest continues for humans and fur-babies, including a costume contest for best-dressed pets and a toy drive to support shelter dogs. Guests are encouraged to bring a *new* toy, blanket or food item to donate.
No prior ticket purchase required.
For more information, visit www.wundergartendc.com.
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About Wunder Garten:
Inspired by the Bavarian beer gardens made famous in Germany, Wunder Garten began in 2015 as a pop-up beer garden, taking advantage of the unused lots throughout NoMa, giving the underserved residents of the neighborhood a fun place to gather with family and friends for ice cold beers and sunshine. In 2016 Wunder Garten moved to a more permanent location after signing a multi-year lease in the same neighborhood where they have been ever since. Wunder Garten has become known for their dog-friendly policies and annual celebrations of traditional Bavarian events like Oktoberfest, Fruhlingsfest and Winterfest.
Returning for a second year, “Oyster Wars” recalls a time when oyster pirates roamed the Chesapeake Region, turning the humble local oyster into a delicacy revered by many. The annual fall celebration invites guests to the Capitol Riverfront for an afternoon of the finest seafood and brews from New England to Virginia.
Your ticket offers an afternoon along the Anacostia River featuring live music from the reggae band See-I, DJ sets from DJ Stylus Chris with friends Harry Hotter, and tastings from participating chefs and oyster farms.
Joining Chef Kyle Bailey, The Salt Line, at Oyster Wars this year are:
Chef Jamie Bissonnette, Little Donkey, Toro & Coppa (Boston)
Chef Jeremy Sewall, Row 34, Island Creek Oyster Bar (Boston)
Chef Spike Gjerde, Woodberry Kitchen & A Rake’s Progress (Baltimore & Washington DC)
Chef Mike Friedman, The Red Hen & All Purpose (Washington)
Chef Eric Houseknecht, Thames Street Oyster House (Baltimore)
Chefs Danny Lee & Scott Drewno, ChiKo (Washington DC)
Chef Victor Albisu, Taco Bamba (Washington, DC)
Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac, Buttercream Bake Shop (Washington DC)
Oysters prepared by the chefs and offered raw on the half shell will come from eight incredible oyster farms:
East Beach Blonde Oysters (Rhode Island)
Glidden Point Oyster Farm (Maine)
Harris Creek Oyster Co. (Maryland)
Island Creek Oyster Farm (Massachusetts)
Peconic Gold Oysters (New York)
Sapidus Farms (Virginia)
War Shore Oyster Co. (Virginia)
White Stone Oyster Co. (Virginia)
Co-hosted by Other Half Brewing Co. (Brooklyn, NY), Oyster Wars welcomes a selection of outstanding breweries from along the Eastern seaboard and beyond. Joining Other Half Brewing Co. are cash bars featuring unique brews by:
Trillium Brewing Co. (Boston, MA)
- Wakefield Brewing(Miami, FL)
Monkish Brewing Co. (Torrance, CA)
Bissel Brothers Brewing Co. (Portland, ME)
Allagash Brewing Co. (Portland, ME)
Oxbow Brewing Co. (Portland, ME)
The Veil Brewing Co. (Richmond, VA)
Jester King Brewery (Austin, TX)
DC Brau Brewing Co. (Washington, DC)
3 Stars Brewing Co. (Washington, DC)
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Anacostia Riverkeeper, an advocacy group working to protect and restore the Anacostia River, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership, which strives to create a self-sustaining oyster population through ecological restoration that expands economic opportunities in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays.
WHEN: Saturday, September 29
3:00pm – 8:00pm
The Salt Line will be closed to the public on this day
WHERE: The Salt Line
TICKETS: For more information on The Salt Line’s “Oyster Wars” or to purchase tickets, visit https://oysterwars.eventbrite.com. Tickets will be available for $55 and will likely sell out in advance.
Wunder Garten (1st & L St NE) is excited to announce the 4th Annual Oktoberfest which will begin Friday, September 28 and continue through Sunday, September 30th. This year’s celebrations include a big celebration on Saturday night and a Dogtoberfest on Sunday alongside a weekend of traditional German food, games, beer and pet-friendly events.
Each day will feature live Oktoberfest music and a special lineup of events and entertainments (see below) to bring the real Oktoberfest atmosphere to Washington. Draft beers in Märzen-style hail from Bavaria’s oldest breweries like Spaten, Weihenstephaner, and Hofbräuhaus, accompanied by a select lineup of seasonal, locally brewed beers. Throughout the weekend, Café Berlin will provide authentic German fare, including grilled bratwurst, bauernwurst, bretzels und obatzter, original potato salad, gurkensalat, and sauerkraut.
Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
12pm: Doors open.
12pm to 4pm: Traditional live Oktoberfest music by “Die Drei Band.”
2pm to 6pm: Dogtoberfest! Oktoberfest continues for humans and fur-babies, including a costume contest for best-dressed pets and a toy drive to support shelter dogs. Guests are encouraged to bring a *new* toy, blanket or food item to donate.
No prior ticket purchase required.
For more information, visit www.wundergartendc.com.
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About Wunder Garten:
Inspired by the Bavarian beer gardens made famous in Germany, Wunder Garten began in 2015 as a pop-up beer garden, taking advantage of the unused lots throughout NoMa, giving the underserved residents of the neighborhood a fun place to gather with family and friends for ice cold beers and sunshine. In 2016 Wunder Garten moved to a more permanent location after signing a multi-year lease in the same neighborhood where they have been ever since. Wunder Garten has become known for their dog-friendly policies and annual celebrations of traditional Bavarian events like Oktoberfest, Fruhlingsfest and Winterfest.
Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. will host a Fall 2018 Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a seasonal culinary & beverage experience on Sunday, September 30 with the Marine Stewardship Council in celebration of wild American seafood. This seasonal culinary series salutes the local ingredients and flavors with one-of-a-kind experience for guests in attendance. The gathering will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a five-course seafood feast presented by Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.’s Executive Chef Troy Knapp which will conclude at sunset with a dessert reception. This intimate event will be hosted at the exclusive, waterfront Capital Yacht Club located within The Wharf development of Southwest D.C. Tickets are priced at $195 per person (inclusive of taxes and fees). Five fishermen will be present to share stories with dinner guests of their experiences catching seafood from American waters.
WHERE: The Capital Yacht Club
WHEN: September 30, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
HOW: Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite at: https://
Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. will host a Fall 2018 Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a seasonal culinary & beverage experience on Sunday, September 30 with the Marine Stewardship Council in celebration of wild American seafood. This seasonal culinary series salutes the local ingredients and flavors with one-of-a-kind experience for guests in attendance. The gathering will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a five-course seafood feast presented by Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.’s Executive Chef Troy Knapp which will conclude at sunset with a dessert reception. This intimate event will be hosted at the exclusive, waterfront Capital Yacht Club located within The Wharf development of Southwest D.C. Tickets are priced at $195 per person (inclusive of taxes and fees). Five fishermen will be present to share stories with dinner guests of their experiences catching seafood from American waters.
WHERE: The Capital Yacht Club
800 Wharf Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
WHEN: September 30, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
HOW: Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite at: https://
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/
1350 Okie St NE,
Washington, DC 20002
Cocktail Seminar and Book Signing with Phillip Greene, Author of A Drinkable Feast and Co-Founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail.
Date: Thursday, October 18th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Ticket Price: $60.00
(Must be 21 years of age and have valid photo ID)
A history of the Lost Generation in 1920s Paris told through the lens of the cocktails they loved
In the Prohibition era, American cocktail enthusiasts flocked to the one place that would have them–Paris. In this sweeping look at the City of Light, cocktail historian Philip Greene follows the notable American ex-pats who made themselves at home in Parisian cafes and bars, from Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein to Picasso, Coco Chanel, Cole Porter, and many more.
A Drinkable Feast reveals the history of more than 50 cocktails: who was imbibing them, where they were made popular, and how to make them yourself from the original recipes of nearly a century ago. Filled with anecdotes and photos of the major players of the day, you’ll feel as if you were there yourself, walking down the boulevards with the Lost Generation.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Phillip Greene is one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans and author of To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion and The Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail.
He is a sought-after speaker on topics within cocktail history, as well as, a mixology consultant for restaurants and institutions across the world, and he is a regular cocktail columnist for The Daily Beast. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and three daughters.