Head to Whino for a whisky tasting with local, woman-owned-and-operated Catoctin Creek Distilling Company on Wednesday, April 13th! Catoctin Creek Distilling, located an hour away in Purcelville, VA, currently produces the 5th highest-selling Rye Whisky in Virginia: Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, inspired by the whiskeys made in Virginia by the American forefathers centuries ago. Guests will get to taste and learn about three different expressions of this whisky: the original Roundstone Rye, the Roundstone Rye Distiller’s Edition, and the Roundstone Rye Cask Proof Series.
Ticket price is $35 + tax and fees and includes the Three 1oz Tastings of the following:
Roundstone Rye
40% ABV: 100% Unmalted Rye Grain sourced from within 100 miles of the distillery, Single Barrel, Non-Chill Filtered aged to taste in 30 gallon Minnesota white oak barrels at a number 3 char. Solar Power made, Organic and certified Kosher, 100% made in house from grain to glass. From grain to glass 100% American made.
Roundstone Rye Distiller’s Edition
46% ABV: 1 out of 10 barrels are uniquely selected for the Distiller’s Edition Roundstone Rye. The grain is exclusively made from 100% Virginia Rye and aged in Virginia White Oak Barrels at a number 3 char. These casks have been aged further for a more intense barrel extraction and then bottled at a higher proof creating a more aromatic, rich, robust, brown cabinet spicy, woody rye with floral, dried fruit and dark fruit notes leading to a smoother mouthfeel and a longer, lingering and assertive finish.
Roundstone Rye Cask Proof Series
58% ABV (limited availability in VA ABC Stores): Only 1 out of a 100 barrels are selected for our cask proof series. Hand picked and unbridled rye from our barns in Virginia. Excellent quality casks that are too good to cut. We simply take these barrels back home and bottle them as they are. Our highest awarded whisky to date. Each release is unique but we are looking for casks that truly have a beginning, middle and end with a sweet and aromatic nose, a big round buttery mouthfeel and flavorful long lasting finish.
Saturday, April 16th
2:00 PM
Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Between 10th and 14th Street
the Georgetown House Tour will host its annual Patron’s Party on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Held each year at one of Georgetown’s preeminent homes, the Patron’s Party was established in 2000 by prolific Georgetown volunteer Frida Burling as a kickoff to the tour. Guests can anticipate cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in a lavish garden setting.
Proceeds from the event benefit St. John’s ministries to homeless adults and children, the unemployed, senior citizens, and low-income children at DC public schools.
This year’s event will be held at the Langhorne Residence located at 1680 31st Street, NW, 20007.
Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $300 per person, which includes admission to the upcoming GeorgetownHouse Tour
This Thursday, April 21, Bravo Summer House stars Kyle Cooke and Carl Radke will be at the new Ciel Social Club rooftop lounge for an exclusive Loverboy after party. Starting at 10pm, DC’s favorite new penthouse lounge and restaurant atop the AC Hotel will be serving up Loverboy’s famous canned sparkling hard tea and cocktails. In addition to the grab-and-go cans available at the event, the restaurant’s menu will feature rotating specialty craft cocktails incorporating the base ingredient of Loverboy, a gluten-free, zero sugar drink. Tickets for the event are $10 and include one canned Loverboy + entry to the event.
Port City Brewing Beer Tasting
Come support local river clean-up with Port City Brewing
Beer Tasting on Earth Day 2022!
Fri. Apr. 22, 2022 at 7:00pm
Port City Flight Tasting
$10 per ticket
● Three 5oz tasting of the following:
● Port City Downright Pilsner Draft
● Port City Beach Drive Golden Ale Draft
● Port City Rivershed Pale Ale Can
Join for an eco-conscious Happy Hour featuring Alexandria’s own Port City Brewing on Friday, April 22nd from 5-7pm. We will be pouring their Downright Pilsner and Beach Drive Golden Ale, along with their special-release Rivershed Pale Ale, which they brew in homage to the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding rivers here in the DMV. Flights of these three beers will be available for $10, in addition to full-size beers and an option to take home cans of the Rivershed Ale. Each purchase of the Rivershed Ale will get you entrance into a raffle featuring swag from Port City Brewing and Potomac Riverkeeper Network.
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 89th Georgetown House Tour, which is believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country. This annual event, which attracts more than 1,600 guests each year, gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to visit historic homes in a variety of styles. Some exceptional homes and landmarks will be presented this year highlighting the charm and history of Georgetown’s past with modern design and architectural enhancements showing the evolution of the times. The self-guided tour begins at St. John’s Church where guests will receive a House Tour Magazine complete with an interactive map and historic information about each property. Attendees will also receive complimentary admission to The Parish Tea, which will be held in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition to tea, coffee, and lemonade, guests will enjoy delightful tea sandwiches and delicious desserts made by St. John’s members and generous community partners.
Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $55 per person and are available for purchase here. Tickets may also be purchased at St. John’s Episcopal Church two days before and the day of the tour at 3240 O Street, NW, 20007, and are priced at $60 per person.
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2022. Homes will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and masks are required for all guests. The Parish Tea will be served in Blake Hall at the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church Georgetown, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. John’s Episcopal Church is located at 3240 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007.
WHY: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish and has a long and storied history. The original church building was built in 1796 and completed in 1804. President Thomas Jefferson and Francis Scott Key, author of our National Anthem, were founding members of the church and Dolley Madison was a regular attendee. St. John’s has continued to grow and now has many programs for parishioners and the larger Washington, D.C. community. St. John’s Church is engaged in many outreach programs, which are supported, in part, by the Georgetown House Tour. Over the past few years, St. John’s has funded a broad range of human service organizations, including: Bishop Walker School, Bright Beginnings, Cornerstone Community, Seabury Senior Ministries, Georgetown Ministry Center, Grate Patrol, Jubilee Jobs, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Manna, Metro Teens & Pediatric AIDS, New Futures, and Joseph House (all in the Washington metro area), in addition to Seafarers & International House, American Near East Refugee Aid, Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and Honduras Support through the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
The historic Georgetown House Tour is back for its 89th year!
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 89th Georgetown House Tour, which is believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country.
This annual event, which attracts more than 1,600 guests each year, gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to visit historic homes in a variety of styles. Homes on the 2022 tour will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and masks will be required for all guests.
On a self-guided tour — which begins at St. John’s Church — guests will receive a House Tour Magazine along with an interactive map and historic information about each property participating in the tour. Houses are within easy walking distance and can be visited at guests’ preferred pace and order.
While no specific homes on the 2022 tour have been divulged, they are confirmed to include exceptional homes and landmarks that highlight the charm and history of Georgetown’s past while showcasing modern design and architectural enhancements.
At the conclusion of the tour, attendees will also receive complimentary admission to The Parish Tea, held in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church (1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) where tea, coffee, lemonade, homemade tea sandwiches and desserts will be served.
Proceeds from the tour benefit the outreach ministries of St. John’s church. Over the past few years, St. John’s has funded a broad range of human service organizations, including Bishop Walker School, Bright Beginnings, Cornerstone Community, Seabury Senior Ministries, Georgetown Ministry Center, Grate Patrol, Jubilee Jobs, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Manna, Metro Teens & Pediatric AIDS, New Futures, and Joseph House (all in the Washington metro area), in addition to Seafarers & International House, American Near East Refugee Aid, Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and Honduras Support through the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $55 per person and are available for purchase here. Tickets may also be purchased at St. John’s Episcopal Church two days before and the day of the tour at 3240 O Street, NW, 20007, and are priced at $60 per person.
Toast to the Festival season and celebrate spring in style during the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Dinner Party, on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM returning to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, with venue host, TCMA (A Drew Company).
The Festival encourages attendees to don their finest pink, spring-inspired attire for an evening of dazzling entertainment, incredible cuisine, and joyful celebration. Tickets are available now. New this year, the annual fundraising event will take on a new dinner party format — an exclusive twist on the fabulous and beloved celebration.
In addition to festive entertainment, attendees will enjoy a welcome reception with sushi and sake tasting, internationally-
Tickets are limited and can be purchased HERE for $250 per person. Attendees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access the event. All proceeds from the event and silent auction will go to help keep most events by National Cherry Blossom Festival, a 501(c)3 organization, free and open to the public.
Additional support for the Pink Tie Dinner Party is provided by Amazon, ARTECHOUSE DC and Alto Experience, Inc. Media partners include Washingtonian and the Washington Blade.
For more information, please visit bit.ly/PinkTieDinnerParty.
Vaux-le-Vicomte, France’s Best Kept Secret Ever
Monday, May 2, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture 6:30-7:30)
Explore Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte—a seventeenth century masterpiece which inspired the design of Versailles—with co-owner and manager Alexandre de Vogüé.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
