Nov
30
Mon
NMWA Curative Collective Conversations @ Online
Nov 30 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Curative Collective Conversations
Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for a new series of in-depth interviews with the Curative Collective, a group of partners working at the intersection of food, art and social change. From advocacy and social justice work to healing and restorative self-care, this diverse collective serves communities throughout the Baltimore–Washington Metropolitan Area. The Curative Collective is working on NMWA’s upcoming exhibition, RECLAMATION: Recipes, Remedies, and Rituals to ensure that the exhibition incorporates local communities.

WHEN
Monday, November 16, 12–1 p.m.: Mutual Aid Apothecary
Monday, November 23, 12–1 p.m.: Black Magick Sisters
Monday, November 30, 12–1 p.m.: Care for Creatives 

WHERE
Online, streaming on Facebook and nmwa.org

TICKETS
Free. No reservations required.

Dec
2
Wed
Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC Premiere @ Online
Dec 2 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join the Bertelsmann Foundation and DC Shorts for the World Premiere screening of the new documentary film Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 PM. This virtual screening is FREE and will be followed by a live panel discussion moderated by Pam Nash, DC Shorts Board Member and filmmaker. Please RSVP here.
In the Spring of 2020, protests against racial inequality filled the streets of the nation’s capital for weeks. While injustice in policing sparked the rallies, the issues behind the inequality stem far deeper. For decades, Washington DC has stood as a beacon for Black culture and community, yet a breakneck wave of gentrification threatens to erase this history.
Go-Go City dives into this rich tapestry, exploring the culture and sound of the Washington, DC, as well as the forces of economic and cultural gentrification that stand to mute them. The film interweaves scenes of protest as displaced communities rally around the city’s beloved Go-Go music to retake the streets.
To receive the Zoom link for the virtual screening (50 min) and panel discussion (60 min), please RSVP HERE.
Panelists:
Ricky “Rocksteady” Brown
Go-Go Musician
Samuel George
Go-Go City Filmmaker
The Bertelsmann Foundation
Peter Morgan
DC Shorts International Film Festival
Terrence Odom
Protestor
Sabiyha Prince
Anthropologist & Artist
Alona Wartofsky
Freelance Journalist
Robert White Jr.
D.C. Councilmember At Large
Dec
4
Fri
The Tea: VeVe Marley at NMWA @ Online
Dec 4 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The Tea: VeVe Marley
In this new online series, women musicians perform original work on the first Friday of the month. Conducted over a cup of tea, each session includes a short interview exploring the artist’s creative process. Join us and local singer and songwriter VeVe Marley.

VeVe Marley is a D.C.-based singer/songwriter and guitarist whose music blends elements of folk, Afrobeat, R&B and hip-hop to create dreamy, soulful vibes while speaking on issues of identity, spirituality, racism and the Black experience. Marley has performed and recorded since 2013. Her most recent project, with her band VeVe and Tha Rebels, is entitled The EP.

WHERE:
Online, streaming on Facebook and nmwa.org

WHEN:
Friday, December 4, 12–1 p.m.

PRICE:
Free. No reservations required.

Tysons Corner Center Holiday Drive-In Movie @ Tysons Corner Center
Dec 4 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Holiday Drive-In Movie

Friday, December 4 – Elf

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tysons Corner Center is bringing back it’s Drive-In Movie Nights. The fun will kick-off at 5:00 PM (movie starts at 7:30 PM) and will last until the movie has concluded with food available from participating eateries as well as some live entertainment, trivia, and music prior to the show. Tickets for Elf will be released the week of November 23rd.

Reservation required, with a donation of $10 or more to FOOD FOR OTHERS, a local nonprofit providing food to neighbors in need. Reservation link.

Dec
5
Sat
NPR’s A Jazz Piano Christmas @ Kennedy Center
Dec 5 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

NPR’s A Jazz Piano Christmas

Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 8 p.m.

The Kennedy Center and NPR present this annual holiday tradition highlighting jazz pianists performing their favorite seasonal music.  This perennially sold-out event will be recorded for future broadcast on NPR and streaming online.

Dec
7
Mon
FGI DC 80th Anniversary @ Online
Dec 7 @ 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Join FGI DC in celebrating 80 years of community, professional development and leadership!

FGI DC kicks-off its celebration with a welcome from FGI President & CEO Maryanne Grisz. Then it moves into the highlight of the evening, an interview with special guest Mary Gehlhar, author of best-selling book The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, former adjunct faculty member at the Parsons New School for Design and consultant on the first three seasons of Bravo’s Project Runway. Mary will share takeaways from her new book, the 3rd Edition of The Fashion Designer Survival Guide; essential business lessons and areas of development for success; tips for navigating your business during COVID; career highlights; and so much more!

Plus, get ready for a quick round of “80 Years of Fashion” trivia for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.


Register at the link below.

Monday, December 7
7:00-8:15 p.m. ET

 

Dec
8
Tue
BMA x NMWA: America @ Online
Dec 8 @ 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

BMA x NMWA: America
Join us for BMA x NMWA, a livestreamed monthly talk show presented by The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) and the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). In this virtual program, educators from both museums consider America through the lens of works by Native American visual artists. We will discuss art by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and welcome special guest Dare Turner, curator of the BMA’s Stripes and Stars: Reclaiming Lakota Independence.

WHERE
Online on both BMA and NMWA Facebook pages

WHEN
Tuesday, December 8, 12–12:45 p.m.

PRICE
Free. No reservations required.

Takács Quartet @ Kennedy Center
Dec 8 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Takács Quartet

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 8 p.m.

After a triumphant Fortas Chamber Music recital of Bartók’s cycle in 2019, the Grammy®-winning Takács Quartet presents a program of quintessential works by Schubert and Beethoven.

 

Edward Dusinberre, violin

Harumi Rhodes, violin

Richard O’Neill, viola

András Fejér, cello

Hillwood Virtual Holiday Décor Tour @ Online
Dec 8 @ 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Virtual Holiday Décor Tour
Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 10:30-11 a.m.

Immerse yourself in Hillwood’s holiday spirit from home and join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, on a virtual tour the holiday display, inspired by the publication A Garden for All Seasons: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Hillwood.

Dec
9
Wed
Hillwood Floral Design How-To @ Online
Dec 9 @ 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

Floral Design How-To: Holiday Blooms

Celebrate the holiday season with a floral arrangement full of luxuriously rich colors and festive blooms.

This program will cover principles of floral design, a step-by-step guide to create your own arrangement, and ample time to ask questions. It is limited to 60 participants. Supplies are not included, but a materials list will be shared with all registered users prior to the program, should participants wish to follow along at home.

OPTIONAL MATERIALS FEE

For an additional fee of $60, participants will receive all necessary materials, including:

  • White spray roses (5 stems)
  • Burgundy carnations (5-7 stems)
  • White tulips (5-7 stems)
  • Red Roses (5 stems)
  • An assortment of winter greens (boxwood, incense cedar, magnolia leaves, Carolina sapphire, noble fir tips, and seeded eucalyptus)
  • A low compote bowl
  • Chicken wire (to secure stems)

Exact supplies may vary based on availability due to coronavirus-related supply chain issues. Participants will also need water, and pruning shears strong enough to cut through greens such as fir tips. Participants may also like floral shears or scissors.

Interested participants must pre-order their materials by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, and collect them from Hillwood the day of the program. Contact-free pickup is available on Wednesday, December 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Friday, December 11, 10 a.m.-noon.

CONNECTING WITH ZOOM

This virtual workshop is presented live via Zoom. The online “waiting room” opens at 12:30 p.m. and the workshop begins at 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to join with video; questions can be submitted via the chat feature. Please note that this workshop will be recorded.

Registered participants will be emailed a link to join this Zoom program.