Native Cinema Showcase Screening: Encanto
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.
(USA, 2021, 120 mins.) Directors: Byron Howard, Jared Bush, and Charise Castro Smith
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia. The magic of this wondrous, charmed Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal—every child that is except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
Special support for Native Cinema Showcase provided by the Walt Disney Company.
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Valentines Day Soirée at City Ridge: On February 14 from 6-8pm, City Ridge is bringing “Romance on the Ridge,” featuring two sets of live jazz music performed by Magic Bass, beverages and light appetizers, and open house tours of the community. Please click here for registration and more information.
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Mardi Gras at City Ridge: On February 21 from 6-8pm, the City Ridge community will continue the jazz concert streak with The Magic Bass, bringing traditional music of the Crescent City for a Fat Tuesday celebration. The event will feature vocalist and piano player Kendra Holt, along with a five-piece ensemble of some of the hottest foot tapping musicians found in DC. More tours will be led by leasing agents as well. Click here for registration and more information.
The Yards is excited to announce the return of Ice Yards! In partnership with Special Olympics DC, the neighborhood will host the Polar Plunge Fundraiser at the 9th annual winter festival.
Participants, following a month-long fundraising campaign, will “take the plunge” to raise funds for Special Olympics DC in an above-ground swimming pool on the boardwalk as Ice Yards guests cheer them on. The Polar Plunge supports over 2,500 DC-based athletes with year-round sports training and the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics DC Games.
Ice Yards guests will be able to enjoy live music, photo booths, ax-throwing, iceless curling, and so much more! Seasonal beverages and treats from favorite Yards restaurants will also be available to help folks stay warm post-plunge.
WHERE/WHEN:
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Saturday, February 25 | 1pm – 4pm
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The Yards | 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003
HOW: To register for the SODC Polar Plunge, please visit www.dcpolarplunge.org. For more information, visit theyardsdc.com and follow The Yards on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @TheYardsDC.
Runners take your mark. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting the fifth annual FITDC HerStory 5K Run/Walk at Freedom Plaza on Saturday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. The FITDC HerStory 5K is free of charge, open to all DC residents and for all race levels. Residents can submit race registrations at: http://herstory5k.com.
Downtown DC’s flat running course along Pennsylvania Avenue will again serve as the perfect backdrop for the race event, which highlights panoramic views of the U.S. Capitol and national monuments. Both dog and stroller friendly, the FITDC HerStory 5K is geared toward families, kids, weekend athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
Events and prizes for the FITDC HerStory 5K include:
- Free commemorative HerStory T-Shirt and Race Bib for all race participants while supplies last (courtesy of AETNA)
- Post-Race Finish Festival with music, giveaways and vendors from local women-owned businesses.
- Freedom Plaza adorned with quotes for HerStory making women
- Pop-up exhibits about women’s history
- Parking space is extremely limited at Freedom Plaza, so FITDC encourages race participants to leave their cars at home. Convenient methods of transportation include: walking, Capital Bikeshare, DC Metro, Uber, Lyft or taxicab.
Race packet pick-up will take place on Wednesday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 2 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at SteadFast Supply (301 Tingey Street, SE) Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave., NW) and Bourne 2 Fly Fitness (3408 18th Street NE). When registering, please specify shirt size and preferred packet pick-up location.
Before, during, and after their run/walk, residents are encouraged to tag @myfitdc, while they share pictures and selfies on social media using the hashtags #HerStory5K and #CelebrateWomen. Race participants can track their run time through our sign-up portal to compare and connect with family and friends.
REGISTRATON: DC residents can submit race registrations at: http://herstory5k.com.
WHAT: Fifth Annual FITDC HerStory 5K Run/Walk
- Free and Open to DC Residents
- Free commemorative T-Shirt & Race Bib for All
- Participants
- Post-Race Finish Festival: Music, Giveaways, Vendors from
- Women-Owned Businesses
- Freedom Plaza Featuring Exhibits and Quotes from
- HerStory Making Women
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2023 / Registration 9:00am | 5K Begins 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Freedom Plaza – 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Race Route: Downtown DC along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
PACKET
PICK-UP: Wednesday, March 1 & Tuesday, March 2 / 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Three Locations:
-SteadFast Supply at 301 Tingey Street, SE
-Hook Hall at 3400 Georgia Avenue, NW
-Bourne 2 Fly Fitness 3408 18th Street NE
Registrants please specify pick-up location and T-shirt size
Race Day: Saturday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. (Freedom Plaza)
Atlas Brew Works is excited to celebrate the return of its annual Ponzi Day next month. On Saturday, March 4, from 3pm to 5pm, join the Atlas team at its Half Street Brewery & Tap Room location in honor of Charles Ponzi’s birthday, the inspiration behind the solar-powered brewery’s West Coast IPA.
Featuring generous additions of Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, Mandarina, and Amarillo hops, followed by hints of Munich malt, Ponzi is a criminally good IPA. Enjoy day-fresh Ponzi kegs and other limited-edition Ponzi variants. The $35 ticket includes unlimited draft beer, wine, and rail mixed drinks. Enjoy award-winning Andy’s Pizza offerings a la carte. Those looking to take the party home can pre-purchase or purchase a Ponzi IPA six-pack onsite for $10.99.
WHERE:
Atlas Half Street Brewery & Tap Room
1201 Half Street SE, #120
Washington, DC 20003
WHEN:
Saturday, March 4
3pm to 5pm
TICKETS:
Purchase an all-you-can-drink ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ponzi-day-tickets-537831868597.
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) will be hosting an event in partnership with Canopy by Hilton on Monday, March 6 from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm at 940 Rose Avenue North Bethesda, MD 20852.
The Women’s History Month theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”. In recognition of the theme, MWBC is proud to cohost the Roundtable “The Power of Storytelling for Women Entrepreneurs”. The in-person event will provide attendees the opportunity to network, update their headshots, enjoy complimentary libations from Hello Betty, receive skincare consultations from Privai Spa, and hear from a dynamic panelist about the importance of storytelling for entrepreneurs.
The panel will include conversations with:
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Amanda Bosland, Communications Manager with Rockville Economic Development, Inc.
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A native of Trinidad & Tobago, Amanda Bosland has over 10 years of experience, helping nonprofits and businesses communicate and sell effectively around the world. She began her career in destination marketing and has since broadened her focus to marketing and branding for businesses in a variety of industries, including education, gaming, food and beverage, and e-commerce. Amanda’s passion for marketing communications lies in helping companies craft strategies that engage staff and create loyal customers, while positively affecting the communities they serve.
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Tanya Baskin, President & CEO of The Baskin Group
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Tanya Baskin is a creative strategist and an accomplished marketing and brand building professional. Serving as a marketing and communications strategist for institutions looking to transform their current brand perception and expand their impact, she spearheads campaigns and initiatives that bring this to fruition. Through storytelling and innovative brand strategies, she is committed to helping global organizations enhance their value proposition, connect with the people and communities they serve, and ultimately grow their movements with clear intent and purpose.
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Robin Fisher, Image Strategist and Creator of Polished Image and Style
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US born and globally bred, Robin Fisher is the must-meet style and image strategist for high-achieving women. A former fashion executive turned entrepreneur, Robin spent twenty-five years in the fashion industry before making the professional pivot to build Polished Image and Style, one of the leading style and image consulting firms in the Washington Metro area. While she helps women to build the perfect wardrobe, what she really does is support women in creating the confidence required to reach the next level of life and success they desire.
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The event is free and open to the public with limited tickets.
Amid a celebratory 25th-anniversary MainStage season, MET’s resident comedy troupe that started it all, Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is thrilled to announce the glorious return of MET’s treasured annual fundraiser and the best party of the year, Retro Prom.
Retro Prom will feature the musical stylings of DJ Genius of Benefactor Events to dance the night away to, delicious food by The Savory Spoon, a gift card tree raffle, a silent auction, fun prom photos, a cash bar and a late night pizza party. This sell out event for guests 21 years and older will be held on Saturday, March 18th from 7:00PM – 11:00PM at the William Talley Recreation Center (121 N. Bentz St. Frederick, MD 21701) in Baker Park.
The roaring ‘20s is this year’s Retro Prom theme. Though it is not a requirement that party guests wear a themed outfit it is encouraged that guests dance the night away dressed for prom, all decades of attire welcomed. New to Retro Prom this year is online bidding, which will allow guests to bid from wherever they are on silent auction items, receive outbid notifications, and seamlessly check out at the end of the night. Raffle ticket purchases and donations may also be completed online.
Tickets or tables may be purchased online at www.marylandensemble.org, by phone at (301) 694-4744, or in person at the MET Box Office. Individual tickets are $50 each. Tables are available for guaranteed seating for 4, 8, 10, or 12 attendees. Costs for tables range from $240 – $720 with advanced registration. Tables include a sign with the party’s name, guaranteed seating, and a bottle of champagne on ice. There will also be standing high-top tables and limited non-table seating for those purchasing individual tickets only.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) who for over 25 years have been producing thought-provoking theatre, fun family entertainment, artist residency programs for public schools, challenging classes and side-splitting comedy. MET is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Hotel Zena will be hosting “Spirited Woman” on Saturday, March 25th, from 3-5 p.m. to spotlight female-led distilleries, wineries, and breweries. Would this be of interest for a weekend event round-up?
Guests will be able to sample pours from each of the featured spirits including Republic Restoratives, Catoctin Creek, Uncle Nearest, Bow and Ivy, Union Brewing, Denizens Brewing, Graft Cidery, and more. Lite bites will also be provided; additional food and drinks will be available for sale.
Tickets cost $70 for VIP access (including early entry at 2 p.m.) or $45 for general admission and can be purchased here.
