FGIDC invites you to join us for Wine & Words, our biannual book club event, as we kick off summer reading with “Own It: The Secret to Life” by Diane von Furstenberg.
What You Will Need
To prepare for the start of the book club on June 2, we ask that you read “Own It: The Secret to Life,” so that you can participate in the discussion.
The event will be moderated by FGIDC board member Kristen Schott, the editor of Philadelphia Wedding, and a contributing writer to Northern Virginia Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. She’ll have a glass of wine in hand for the event, and we hope you do, too.
While our first book club event will take place virtually, we plan to move to an in-person format in October at an exciting new location.
Those who register and attend our June book club will get exclusive access to pre-register and reserve their spot for October.
June 2 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Registrants will receive the Zoom link via Eventbrite email.
Youth and adults from the public and local area refugee communities will take part in a day of soccer, friendship, and fun at One Journey Soccer Fest on The Fields at RFK Campus. The event is organized by One Journey and partners, DC Sports Soccer and L.A.C.E.S.
One Journey Soccer Fest includes an adult 7×7 soccer tournament, a youth soccer clinic with various stations and recreational activities, and numerous opportunities for refugees and participants from the public to build friendships, respect, and mutual understanding.
WHO: Refugee community, soccer enthusiasts from the public, adults and youth.
WHAT: Adult soccer tournament, youth soccer clinic, youth recreational activities.
WHEN: Sunday, June 6, 3pm-7pm
WHERE: Fields at RFK Campus (Field #3)
VISUALS: RFK soccer field, adult soccer games, youth soccer clinic and activities, participants who are recently arrived refugees or former refugees, brief remarks by One Journey, information and sign-in tables.
“With this event, we are using an afternoon of soccer games, clinics, and celebration of this beautiful game to build connections among refugees and their host communities,” notes Jonas Tizabi, the event organizer for One Journey.
One Journey is a grassroots alliance working to shift the conversation about refugees worldwide by amplifying refugee voices and celebrating the talents and stories of newcomers. We strive to build enduring allies for refugees and use cultural and technological tools to facilitate connections between refugees and their host communities.
For those who are not able to travel to the UK for Royal Ascot this June, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is holding a Royal Ascot Garden Party. On Friday, June 18th from 11:30 am until 3:00 pm, the Loggia and courtyard garden will be transformed into a Royal Ascot-themed park. All guests donning hats, fascinators and Ascot attire will be eligible to win prizes for most authentic, fabulous, and over-the-top.
Royal Ascot is the unmissable event of the British summer social and sporting season, five spectacular days in June where world-class horse racing, fashion, pageantry, and the finest food abounds.
Fairmont’s Royal Ascot Garden Party will offer guests four options to enjoy dining on royal fare, sipping champagne, Pimm’s Cups, and gin & tonics in designated enclosures. Large screens will showcase Royal Ascot scenes, and guests will enjoy pop-ups by Michael Kors and TheArtofHats Studio of Leesburg. Land Rover of Alexandria* will showcase two new Land Rovers for photo ops in the hotel’s driveway.
Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo and Executive Pastry Chef A.J. Thalakkat are creating Royal Ascot-inspired afternoon tea and picnic baskets with many of the Royals’ favorite recipes.
~Royal Picnic Enclosure – $53 per person
A 5-Course Picnic Basket
Champagne, Gin & Tonics & Pimm’s Cups are available for purchase
~The Royal Enclosure – $ 65 or $139 with limitless Moët for 1.5 hours per person
Royal Afternoon Tea Fare
~The Queen Anne Enclosure – $199 for two
A 5-course Picnic Basket of Royal Favorites
A Bottle of Veuve Clicquot
~The Royal Suite Enclosure – $10,000 for 10 people~
A Private Suite with Balcony overlooking the festivities
Private Chef
Private Butler
Royal Picnic Fare
Limitless Veuve Clicquot
Royal Ascot Sway Bags
Michael Kors Georgetown will feature fashions and a pop-up shop with seasonal couture and handbags. Elena Wittman, of ArtofHats Studio will present an elegant art of millinery, (hat making). Hats and headpieces will be available for sale and a few for photo ops. She will also talk about which headpieces to wear for various events.
Life-sized cutouts of the Royals will create perfect photo opportunities, staff members will don hats fit for the Royal Ascot, and prizes will be given for most creative fascinators, hats, and overall Royal Ascot Garden Party attire. Prizes will be provided by Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, Land Rover of Alexandria, and Michael Kors Georgetown.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite http://fairmontwashington.eventbrite.com
June 20 – Summer Solstice Drag Brunch
Hedy’s Rooftop
Hours: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
It’s the longest day of the year. Make the most of it with us on Hedy’s Rooftop. We’re kicking off the summer with two seatings for our first-ever Drag Brunch. Sip summer cocktails and lip-synch along with from some of DC’s most fabulous performers, including host Crystal Edge and featuring tunes from DJ Tezrah. [LINK]
FGIDC’s trend event is back and better than ever! Join us as we sit down with the mother daughter design duo behind Dur Doux and get the inside scoop on their experience at New York Fashion Week.
Plus, watch FGI’s exclusive fashion report, Communique, which highlights the influences, styles and color trends from New York, Paris and Milan Fashion Week. Video curators: Sharon Graubard and Nicole Fishelis.
Moderator:
Lisa D’Angelo – Marketing and Social Media Manager, Fabritrak
Speakers:
Najla Burt and Cynthia Burt – Dur Doux Founders
Tuesday, October 19
7:00-8:30 p.m. ET
Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email.
Thursday, December 2, 2021, 1:30-2 p.m.
Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, for a virtual tour of Hillwood’s holiday décor and learn about the design of the elaborate Christmas trees, this year inspired by the special exhibition Roaring Twenties: The Life and Style of Marjorie Merriweather Post.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
About this event
Join FGIDC as we host a private screening of “House of Gucci” at AMC Georgetown on Monday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Limited seating available! Reserve your seat today.
We invite you to also cheers to the new year ahead and welcome the new FGIDC board members at a pre-movie happy hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the bar inside the AMC theater.
Monday, December 13
AMC Georgetown
Pre-event happy hour: 5:30 p.m.
Theater opens: 6:00 p.m.
Movie begins: 6:30 p.m.
Join FGI DC virtually on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 6 – 7:30PM for an interview with Elaine Mensah, Founder & CEO of Showroom Etc. and former FGIDC Regional Director. She’ll provide her take on the latest trends, the role of influencers and what she’s seeing through the designers in her showroom.
Plus, an exclusive Fall/Winter report that highlights influences, styles and color trends from New York, Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks.
This event is open to members and non-members.
Register today and be sure to share this opportunity with a fashionable friend!
Registrants will receive the Zoom link via Eventbrite email
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Panelist:
Elaine Mensah | Founder & CEO, Showroom Etc.
Moderator:
Heather Nunley, CPC | Founder & CEO, Culture Fuel Group
FGIDC Programming Chair
Tuesday, March 29
6 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email.
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Returning next month, Alexandria’s hometown destination-centric race, PNC Parkway Classic, will take place on Sunday, April 24. The race draws thousands of runners and spectators throughout the DC Metro region and beyond to experience the historic George Washington Memorial Parkway from a different vantage point during the Springtime.
The event will once again feature two distance choices for runners (10 Miler or 5K) as well as a Kids Dash that features pre-race family-friendly activities. The 10-mile course will return to start at the beautiful Mount Vernon Estate and will take runners down the tree-lined George Washington Memorial Parkway and through historic Old Town Alexandria; a unique opportunity for runners of all skill levels. This is the first time since 2019 that the race will return to its original format.
Every runner 21+ will receive a complimentary beverage from local brewery Port City Brewery. Participants will also get a shirt and commemorative race medal. New race sponsor DC-based Mighty Meals will provide a special cookie treat for all the finishers crossing the finish line. The finish festival will feature live music from area favorite The Joe Chiocca Band, Port City Brewery pop-up, and other special activities to celebrate the runners.
Born in 1984, the George Washington Parkway Classic is among the most scenic and spacious distance races on the East Coast. From the serene beauty of our course meandering through the finest spring bloom in the DC area, to beautiful views of the Potomac and the charming streets of Alexandria, the PNC Parkway Classic is a journey that celebrates the simple joys of road racing while enjoying one of our National Parks. Since its inception, the PNC Parkway Classic has raised close to one million dollars for local and regional charities and organizations, such as Boys + Girls Club of Alexandria, Alexandria Police Foundation, Rebuilding Together DC-Alexandria, and Together We Bake.
For registration information, race route details, and event day activities, visit: https://www.parkwayclassic.com.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 38th Annual PNC Parkway Classic
Presented by: PNC Bank N.A.
Produced by: Pacers Running (runpacers.com)
When: Sunday, April 24, 2022
Where: Mount Vernon Estate to Old Town Alexandria
Time: 8:00 AM Race Start
Cost: $85-10Miler (until March 18), $45-5K (until March 18), $20-Kid’s Dash
Website/Event Registration: https://www.parkwayclassic.com
