Oct
3
Thu
Women Looking at Women: LIFE Magazine’s Female Photographers @ Hillwood
Oct 3 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Women Looking at Women: LIFE Magazine’s Female Photographers

Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:30-8 p.m.
Alissa Schapiro, museum curator and art historian, will explore LIFE Magazine’s female photographers and their documentation of the fluctuating status of women in the United States while solidifying their own place within LIFE’s male-dominated photography staff.

Note: This is the first program in the Mid-Century Master lecture series.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Oct
10
Thu
@ Hillwood
Oct 10 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Mid-Century Muses: Looking at Fashion in the Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt

Thursday, October 10, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m. 

Megan Martinelli, Hillwood’s assistant curator of apparel, jewelry, and accessories, will provide an in-depth look at Alfred Eisenstaedt’s role among twentieth-century fashion media, expanding upon the special exhibition Mid-Century Master: The Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt.

Note: This is the second program in the Mid-Century Master lecture series www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Oct
25
Fri
Salvation Army 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon & Auction @ The Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner
Oct 25 @ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC to Host 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon & Auction
Annual fundraiser supports previously homeless young mothers with children and survivors of human trafficking throughout DC communities

When: Friday, October 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102

Who: In partnership with Bloomingdale’sThe Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC will host its 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Fashion Show Luncheon and Auction at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons’s Corner on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. News 4 Reporter Molette Green and News4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer are the tentative hosts for this annual signature fundraising event which helps women and children living throughout the community. Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auction will conduct the live auction—which in addition to event ticket sales and sponsorships, will raise funds to provide direct support to local programs including:

Turning Point Center—Founded in 1999, Turning Point Center is a transitional housing program meeting the needs of young homeless mothers and their children in the heart of Northwest Washington, DC. The program is open to women between the ages of 18 and 24. In addition to a safe and secure living environment—including fully furnished living quarters during their stay—the mothers receive independent living and life skills, encouragement to complete their G.E.D and beyond, and secure meaningful employment during the course of the program. Turning Point Center provides expert case management and skilled staff members to empower young mothers to take control of their lives.

Camp Happyland—For more than 50 years, this sprawling 220-acre residential camping facility in Central Virginia has offered activities for kids including outdoor swimming, fishing, paddle boating, arts and crafts, hiking, zip-lining, archery and more. Every summer, The Salvation Army gives 400 local children, mostly from low-income families, the opportunity to spend a week at Camp Happyland, providing them the opportunity to learn while having fun and fellowship away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC.

Anti-Human Trafficking Program—Founded in 2017, The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command’s new Anti-Human Trafficking Program provides a 24-hour emergency response, with a residential component that includes comprehensive services designed to bring restoration to women and men who have been exploited. The program offers a 24-hour hotline and intake process, emergency transportation to the shelter, emergency beds for adult victims, a comfortable living environment in a secure and undisclosed location and specially-trained staff to work with victims and survivors.

For ticket, sponsorship and additional event info, visit https://salvationarmynca.wufoo.com/forms/2019-sawa-fashion-show-luncheon/. To learn more about The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Washington, DC and the programs they support, visit http://salvationarmynca.org/.

Nov
13
Wed
FGIDC: Elevate Your Social Media Strategy @ La Cosecha
Nov 13 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elevate Your Social Media Strategy

Join FGIDC as a panel of local industry experts take you through key strategies that will elevate your social media strategy. Topics will include strategies to gain followers, partnerships and collabs, tracking and analyzing campaigns and useful tools. After the panel, gain access to mingle and shop at luxury lifestyle brand Nova Bossa.

Guests will receive an exclusive gift from Nova Bossa, plus lite bites and cocktails from Serenata.
Moderator

Baille Benemelis – Regional Director, FGIDC

Panel

Cris Clapp Logan – Fashion Sketch Artist, CrisLoganArt

Elizabeth Pendergrass – Blogger, District of Chic

Britt Wells – Influencer, Britt Noelle

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

La Cosecha

1280 4th St NE

Washington, DC 20002

Members: $0

Non-members: $15

Nov
21
Thu
Macy’s Holiday Window Unveiling @ Macy's Metro Center
Nov 21 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Guests are invited to Macy’s Metro Center to celebrate the magic of the holiday season at its annual window unveiling. Customers will experience an evening of cheer at Macy’s Holiday Market featuring festive shopping, treats, live entertainment, and a special appearance by Santa who will reveal this year’s themed windows. The evening will include musical performances by Natasha Bedingfield and other surprise guests with more fun inside for the little ones where they can enjoy arts and crafts and take a photo with Santa.

 

The theme of this year’s windows is “Believe In The Wonder.” The six windows located on G Street will be centered on the joy of sharing holiday season festivities with those we love. Generations of visitors will find variations of their own holiday traditions mirrored in the windows; each featuring a cast of enchanting characters sharing the spirit of the season in Washington, D.C.

 

*Event subject to change or cancellation.  Show times are subject to change. 

 

Macy’s Metro Center

Thursday, November 21st  @ 5PM

1201 G St NW

Washington, DC 20005

Nov
30
Sat
Old Town Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt @ Various
Nov 30 @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 30
Starting at 11:00 a.m.
Select Participating Businesses
Old Town Business proudly presents the first-ever Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt.  Shop and dine in Old Town on November 30 starting at 11 am until close and get your map stamped to win the grand prize.  Visit 10 of your favorite businesses to be entered to win. No purchase is necessary. Every stamp after your first 10 is another entry into the raffle. Shoppers can download their map on the Old Town Business website or pick up one in the participating businesses below.  

Scavenger Hunt Participating Businesses Includes:

Gold works

Fibre Space

Penny Post

Threadleaf

Red Barn Mercantile

The Hour

Bellacara

Ten Thousand Villages

Bishop Boutique

The Light Horse Restaurant

The Dog Park

The Shoe Hive

The Hive

Monday’s Child

Pizzeria Paradiso
3 Sister’s Boutique

The Lucky Knot

Old Town Books

The Christmas Attic

Chadwicks Restaurant

Haute Dogs & Fries


For more information about these holiday events, visit OldTownBoutiqueDistrict.com or Old Town Business.com.

Dec
5
Thu
La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture @ Sofitel
Dec 5 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts around the world are celebrating Christmas with Art de Noel,  reinforcing the Christmas spirit with a global event uniting all the hotels worldwide around one theme expressing ‘Live the French Way.‘

At Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture – a night of French fashion will take place in the presidential suite on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Whimsically decorated for the Christmas holiday, the presidential suite invites all guests and visitors to live the French way with a night of shopping for French couture and accessories presented by Ella-Rue* while sipping on sparkling glasses of Moët Chandon.

            Ella Rue’s Krista and Alexa are experts at curating and pairing past designer pieces with current fashion creating the perfect French wardrobe.

Alexa, Chanel, Dior and Tiki are some of the couture designs being presented along with classic and nouveau accessories

In further celebration of Art De Noel, the hotel’s lobby and restaurant, Opaline Bar & Brasserie, will be also be whimsically decorated for the season.

            There is no charge for Sofitel’s La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture Nuit, for reservations, please visit Eventbrite at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-nuit-de-noel-haute-couture-tickets-83842225353

Tiger Fork Night Market @ Tiger Fork
Dec 5 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Join Tiger Fork as it transforms into a lively Night Market on Thursday, December 5, transporting guests to the streets of Hong Kong with several food and drink stands throughout the restaurant, a mini market stall selling Chinese treats, and a DJ to keep the spirited energy going all night long. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the Cantonese restaurant in Blagden Alley has invited guest chefs Seng Luangrath of the lauded Thip Khao and Hanumanh, and Tiger Fork’s opening chef Irvin Van Oordt to serve creative street snacks, while Amor y Amargo head bartender Max Green will serve unique shochu cocktails throughout the evening.
Chef Seng Luangrath of the lauded Thip KhaoHanumanhPadaek, and Sen Khao, will serve a comforting noodle soup and sweet-meets-savory dessert:
Lao Khao Soi: Wide Rice Noodle Soup
chicken broth, fermented soybean pork tomato sauce, scallions, cilantro
Banana-Coconut Cake
fish sauce caramel
Tiger Fork’s original opening chef Irvin Van Oordt returns to Blagden Alley for one night only from his new home in NYC as a consultant for Pure Grey, cooking two creative snacks:
Glazed Pork Skewer
confit yolk, soy sauce
Chicken Salad
ikura Tonnato sauce, iceberg lettuce
And Tiger Fork’s talented current Chef de Cuisine Jong Son will serve the following dishes throughout the evening:
Gan Poong Gi-style Duck Wings
Mushroom Turnip Cake
oyster sauce
Special guest cocktailian Max Green of Amor y Amargo fame, and partner at ornate NYC cocktail den Blue Quarter, has created several cocktails incorporating unique flavors of sesame, shiso, yuzu and Japanese sancho pepper:
Diamond District
rye, sweet vermouth, sancho pepper, lime bitters
Long Lived
iichiko saiten, pineau de charentes, shiso tea, yuzu
Tequila Take-out
sesame-washed tequila, cointreau, soy, lime
Iichiko Shochu will be on-site offering complimentary shochu tastings. And Tiger Fork’s beverage director Ian Fletcher will serve several Night Market-themed cocktails.
Guests can peruse traditional Chinese wares from a mini market stall, such as Chinese Zodiac-inspired prints and rubber stamps from local artist Sarah Muse, specialty candies, fruits, trinkets, jewelry, herbs, and gifts.
And DJ beYou will spin upbeat dance music from 10pm to midnight.
Tiger Fork’s Night Market is free to attend and open to the public. No ticket or reservation for the event is required and walk-ins are welcome as all offerings will be first-come, first-served. For more information, please visit www.tigerforkdc.com or call 202-733-1152.
Dec
6
Fri
NPR All Crafts Considered @ NPR Lobby
Dec 6 @ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

All Crafts Considered Returns To NPR

NPR is excited to welcome back All Crafts Considered, a fan favorite holiday event here at the NPR Headquarters. After a two-year hiatus, All Crafts will be in its sixth year at NPR, and we’re inviting the public in to enjoy an afternoon of shopping and holiday cheer. There will be unique gifts and homemade goods by an array of local artisans and makers from all around the DMV area.

The Commons, NPR’s fan shop, will also be open, offering an array of great gift ideas for public radio fans of all ages!

Stop by our building in NoMa on Friday, December 6th, between 3 and 8 p.m. ET for holiday fun and locally made gifts.

Dec
8
Sun
Calico Winter Market @ Calico
Dec 8 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
This December, Calico will welcome the holiday season with a festive Winter Market, complete with a pop-up tree lot, cookie decorating, gift wrapping, ornament painting, local craft shop, hot cocktails, wintry eats and more festive seasonal fun. The market will take place on Sunday, December 8 from 1 to 5 pm and is free to attend and open to the public.
The urban backyard in Blagden Alley will be a one-stop-shop for all-things-holiday, where guests can pick out their own Christmas trees, decorate them, buy holiday gifts, have them wrapped, and nibble homemade sweets and libations in a festively decorated winter wonderland.
Attendees can peruse locally made gifts from local vendors and artists, while a gift wrapping station will be decked out with decorative paper and bows, so guests can wrap their own gifts or have them professionally wrapped.
There’s no need to head to the suburban tree lot this year. Market-goers can pick their very own Christmas trees from Calico’s pop-up tree lot. And the trees won’t leave sans decoration: attendees are encouraged to get crafty at a stocked ornament painting station, featuring take-home adornments.
Guests can decorate their own freshly-baked cookies at a cookie decorating bar complete with sprinkles and other sweet toppings. Other wintry food and drink specials will include hot cocktails from bar director Ian Fletcher, and mugs of soup and meat pies from Chef Nathan Beauchamp.
Calico’s holiday Winter Market is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.calicodc.com or call 202-791-0134.
WHO:              Calico
WHEN:            Sunday, December 8, 2019
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE:          Calico
50 Blagden Alley NW
                        Washington, DC 20001