A celebration of culture, fashion, history, and diplomacy with a special, first-ever event featuring international fashion designers who dressed First Ladies and First Gentlemen from all over the world…
Diplomacy and Fashion is putting Washington DC on the map as a First Ladies fashion hub in one of the most influential cities in the world. As the most prestigious non-partisan fashion event in Washington DC, First Fashion Gala showcases 40 designers who have dressed First Ladies, First Gentlemen, Kings, and Queens from around the world. We are thrilled to include a retrospective exhibit with pieces from Former First Lady Laura Bush, Edith Wilson, and Former Empress Farah Pahlavi to name a few.
First Fashion Gala is a premier Black Tie Event chaired by Anne Simonian Totah that funds scholarships for low-income or single-parent students who want to study diplomacy or fashion in the nation or abroad. In addition, proceeds will go towards the goal of creating diplomacy and fashion courses in undergraduate programs nationwide.
Tickets are now on sale for the 13th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge.
Similar to years past, this international culinary competition is a one-of-a-kind, uniquely-immersive experience that celebrates Washington D.C.’s diversity and works to advance cultural diplomacy.
At the event, guests will be able to enjoy natives’ dishes, beverages and entertainment from embassies representing every corner of the globe.
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Date: Thursday, October 13th 2022
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Time: 6:30pm General Admission
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Location: Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
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Purchase Tickets On: eventsdcembassychefchallenge.
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Colorectal Cancer Alliance 12th Annual Blue Hope Bash
The Washington region’s most generous allies will join together in-person for an evening in blue when the Colorectal Cancer Alliance hosts its annual Blue Hope Bash gala on Saturday, October 29. The event will be an all-out Bash affair, as the Alliance celebrates its full return after two years in a virtual gathering and will raise funds to support the organization’s efforts to increase prevention awareness, support patients and their families, and accelerate critical research. This year’s fundraising goal is $2 million, and since the event’s inception in 2010, it has raised more than $12 million.
The evening will feature live entertainment, a live auction, and the popular Porsche car raffle.
The Blue Hope Bash event series is the signature fundraiser of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The Bash occurs in cities across America to celebrate survivorship and remember loved ones.
WHEN: Saturday, October 29
6:30 p.m. – Reception
7:30 p.m. – Dinner & Program
9:00 p.m. – Dancing
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC, 1150 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
EVENT THEME: Hope
BASH EMCEES: Craig Melvin (News Anchor, NBC News’ TodayCo-Host, 3rd Hour of NBC News’ Today, Alliance Board of Directors Member) and wife Lindsay Czarinak (American Sports Broadcaster). In 2017, Craig shared on the Today Show his connection with the disease after his brother Lawrence was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer at age 39. Melvin has been an active supporter and ally of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance – he sits on their Board of Directors and has emceed the Bash for the past six years.
EVENT CO – CHAIRS: Avi Benaim & Karen Paris and Elliott & Estee Portnoy.
KEY EVENING ELEMENTS & ADDITIONAL INFO:
This evening of hope, inspiration, and celebration will feature a welcome reception, notable VIPs, dinner, live auction, an after party and other elements such as:
Porsche Car Raffle – one lucky winner will win a custom 2023 Porsche Macan S. Only 1,250 tickets were printed and the winner does not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $100 and can be purchased online here.
Studio Hope – guests will share their personal reasons for hope on camera. Select videos will be replayed at the end of the Bash program.
For additional event information, visit www.BlueHopeBash.org.
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., the local Falls Church restaurant community is coming together to host a Crawl for The Courts to benefit the employees of Irelands Four Courts. To participate, one will need to buy a voucher. The vouchers for the restaurant crawl will be available for purchase at each participating restaurant, on the day of the event. The cost is $100 per person and 100 percent of the proceeds raised will be presented to Irelands Four Courts, https://www.irelandsfourcourts.com/. The patrons who come out to support this community effort will show their voucher to enjoy a bite and a drink special at each of the six participating restaurants.
On August 12, 2022, a car left the roadway and drove into Ireland’s Four Courts, the popular Irish pub in Arlington, Virginia, resulting in 15 people being injured from the fiery crash, including staff members of the restaurant. The accident created a destructive fire, closing the pub. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack and Ireland’s Four Provinces are organizing this Falls Church effort to support the staff of Irelands Four Courts. For more for more details contact David Tax at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack at (703) 532-9283 or via email at clareanddonsbeachshack@gmail.com.
Participating restaurants on November 5th are as follows:
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack https://clareanddons.com/
130 North Washington Street
Ireland’s Four Provinces, http://www.4psva.com/
105 West Board Street
Liberty Barbecue, https://www.libertyfallschurch.com/,
370 West Broad Street
Northside Social, https://www.northsidesocialva.com/location/falls-church/,
205 Park Avenue
Dogwood Tavern, https://www.dogwoodtavern.com/,
132 West Board Street
Harvey’s https://harveysva.com/
513 West Board Street
Alexandria City Councilman John Taylor Chapman’s Manumission Tour Company, which highlights African American culture, and Griffin Vision Media, a media company offering photography and videography services featured on NBC, CBS, ESPN, and other platforms, partnered to bring a special preview event to Alexandria to celebrate black excellence. Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, the highest action-earned film reaching over a billion in profits at the box office, will have a special showing at AMC Hoffman Center Movie Theater on Thursday, November 10.
The private early screening which will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., will feature red-carpet photo ops, raffle prize giveaways, and screening room options. Moviegoers are encouraged to cosplay for a chance to win the “Best Dressed Wakandan” contest.
Manumission and Griffin Vision Media partnered with DC-based national non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to help raise awareness and funds about a disease that took beloved Black Panther lead actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020 at the age of 44. In 2017, event partner Elijah Walter Griffin, Sr., of Griffin Vision Media, lost his mother to colorectal cancer at the age of 62. Alliance representatives will be on-site and movie goers will have a variety of ways to donate or support the organization’s awareness and prevention efforts within the black community.
Black Americans are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 35% more likely to die from it than non-Hispanic whites. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance, as the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to ending colorectal cancer, is addressing these disparities in colorectal cancer prevention and care. Its free screening quiz provides a personalized recommendation at quiz.getscreened.org. Its patient navigation team can provide screening support. And with its partner BLKHLTH, the Alliance is providing free at-home test kits to eligible individuals. The Alliance is currently establishing a health equity fund to provide further support.
Event tickets range from $34.99 to $49.99 and include a variety of amenities. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit Eventbrite link.
The event is sponsored by the following organizations: National Capital Bank of Washington, The Black Upstart, KweliTV, Spotted MP (Marketing + Public Relations), Hen Quarter & The Rub, Beverly Tatum, Realtor, Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine, Fibrespace, and Dyvine BBQ.
AMC Hoffman Center 22
206 Hoffman St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(Metro accessible -Eisenhower Station)
The DC-Metro Modern Home Tour returns Saturday, November 12th! We are back IN-PERSON for the first time since 2019. And this year is quite the year: all our participants are showing their own homes. This year, visitors will get a very unique look into the homes of the architects, designers, and builders that created them.
WHAT: 2022 DC-Metro Modern Home Tour (5th tour!)
WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2022 – 10AM to 4PM
WHO: (hosts, organizers) Modern Architecture + Design Society; (local partner/sponsor) listModern; (participating architects) BLD.US, Paola One Design, Sagatov Design+Build, AV Architects + Builders, and A2 Design Inc.
WHERE: Private residences located in Washington DC, Arlington, and Great Falls
SPECIAL NOTE: All homes featured this year are residences of the architects, designers, and builders themselves!
SUMMARY: After a long pause on in-person events, the MA+DS tours are back for 2022! The DC-Metro community is invited to come and explore the inside of some of the area’s most spectacular Modern homes once again. Architects, designers, and builders will be on site and ready to talk about their work with visitors. Tickets will be limited. A special “last house” with champaign reception will be hosted by listModern!
EVENT PAGE: https://mads.media/2022-dc-metro-modern-home-tour/
The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) is excited to announce the inaugural Fuchsia Ball: A Pride 365 Fund Benefit, generously hosted by Echostage on Saturday, November 12th. This event will be an unforgettable evening of entertainment and dancing as DC’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates a memorable year and collectively supports the Pride 365 Fund. The evening will begin with a VIP reception at 8:00 pm honoring Capital Pride’s volunteers, partners, advocates, donors, and valuable team members. Doors will open to the general public at 9:30 pm and guests will enjoy a night of performances by International Drag Superstar Shea Couleé, DJ Joe Gauthreaux, DJ Tracy Young, DJ Eletrox, International Ballroom House of Garcon, Bang, and hosted by the National Bearded Empress, Vagenesis.
“The Pride 365 Fund invests in non-profit organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year,” said Capital Pride Alliance Board President, Ashley Smith. “Together, we can uplift local charities and initiatives that positively impact the lives of our community members regionally and nationally,” continued Smith.
“Why Fuchsia? Our official Pride 365 Fund color, fuchsia, represents the bold, vibrant, and brave members of our intersectional, LGBTQ+ community,” stated Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director, Ryan Bos. “While there is no formal dress code, guests are encouraged to incorporate fuchsia tones in their attire or come as they are,” explained Bos.
The Fuchsia Ball is supported by Amazon, Cortland, Georgetown Cupcake, Glow Event Rentals, Extraordinary Entertainment, MGM National Harbor, M&T Bank, Nando’s, ViiV Healthcare, Sam Adam’s Love Conquers Ale, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Truly.
To learn more about The Fuchsia Ball, please visit CPA’s website.
The Henri will host a special evening event on Monday, November 14, to introduce and showcase the restaurant’s new private label “The Henri” in partnership with Woodford Reserve. Guests can experience one of the city’s most distinguished dining experiences and enjoy an evening of inventive cocktails and signature dishes by Chef Frederik De Pue. The proceeds from the evening will go to benefit No Kid Hungry, an organization that is close to De Pue’s heart.
“This unique event enables us to highlight The Henri’s unwavering commitment to feeding hungry children and ensuring they receive the meals they need, especially with the holidays approaching. No child should go hungry and it’s our duty to do our part,” shares De Pue.
The evening will kick-off at 6:00 p.m. in the restaurant’s bar and guests will be treated to a complimentary bourbon cocktail featuring the “The Henri” or Woodford Reserve Rye. Guests will also be treated to signature appetizers and entered into a raffle for a chance to win a trio of The Henri’s private label Woodford Reserve bottles. Tickets for this experience are $150 and can be purchased here.
A lifelong goal for De Pue, he traveled to Kentucky this summer where he visited the distillery and started the process of making the restaurant’s own label. He’s thrilled to bring the finished product to D.C. and is excited for guests to taste the final blend. The Henri is also proud to have an ambassador from Woodford Reserve attend the special evening.
Join us on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:30 – 8:30PM for an evening of discussion about upcoming Spring/Summer 2023 trends with fashionable minds!
Tickets:
- FGI Members: Free
- Non-Members: $15
- Students: $10 (Most show student ID upon at check-in)
Light refreshments provided. Cash bar for all beverages.
Location: Hotel Zena, 1155 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Schedule:
- 6:30 – 7PM | Networking
- 7 – 8PM | Fashion Report and Discussion
- 8 – 8:30PM | Networking and Conclusion
We’ll view an exclusive Spring/Summer video report that highlights influences, styles and color trends from New York, Paris and London Fashion Weeks. Following the presentation, join in for an interactive dialogue to analyze the report, make predictions and give your take on what we just watched.
Fashion is always better with friends! Register today and be sure to share this opportunity with someone else!
This event is open to members and non-members.
Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 19th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard beginning at 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 29. Filled with tiny white lights and a shimmering Christmas tree, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden – the perfect venue for holiday celebrations.
Families will take the chill off next to heaters as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics under the direction of Director of Performing Arts, Neptune Pringle, III. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards and families will be entered to win prizes.
Steve Chenevey, co-anchor on FOX 5 Morning and Good Day DC, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Santa Claus will make a special appearance with Georgie the hotel’s Canine Ambassador, and spend time listening to children’s Christmas wishes after the ceremony.
Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, which is free and open to the public, encourages all guests to bring a gift for Horton’s Kids* – such as Legos, basketballs, footballs, dolls, books, games or arts and crafts. The donations will help spread holiday cheer to over 500 children, ages 5 – 18.
To secure reservations for Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, please visit Eventbrite:
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will also be accepting toy donations for Horton’s before and after the tree lighting ceremony from November 18 until December 14.
* Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in one of Washington, DC’s most under-resourced communities so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career and life. https://www.hortonskids.org/
