For those who did not receive an invitation to the Coronation of King Charles, III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, slated for May 6 at Westminster Abbey, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is holding a Coronation Garden Party. The event takes place on Saturday, May 6, honoring the Coronation. Beginning at 9:30am, in the hotel’s courtyard, guests will enjoy a ceremonial celebration featuring authentic Scottish bagpiper Duncan Moore, a champagne sabering and slices of a Royal Coronation Cake, fit for a King and a Queen Consort.
Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen will create an impressive, towering cake to honor the coronation, and will share slices with guests as they toast His Majesty and The Queen consort along with a taste of sabered champagne.
All guests donning festive hats or fascinators will be eligible to win prizes for most authentic, fabulous and over-the-top – prizes awarded at 11:30 am. Cocktails and Coronation fare will be available for purchase, and Life-sized cutouts of the Royals will create perfect photo opportunities. To register for Fairmont’s Royal Coronation Garden Party, please visit Eventbrite.
1st Annual Taste of Tysons Corner Center Saturday, May 6
Almost like watching from Churchill Downs, Jack Rose Dining Saloon will once again be Washington, DC’s premiere destination for Kentucky Derby festivities on Saturday, May 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
On the sunny rooftop terrace and whiskey-surrounded indoor Saloon, guests and race fanatics are invited to don their finest derby attire at the bar’s 11th Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration + Viewing Party, complete with mint juleps, complimentary Southern bites, plenty of Kentucky bourbon, and a live viewing of the 2023 Run for the Roses.
Commemorating “the greatest two minutes in sports,” Jack Rose will host its 11th Annual Derby Day Viewing Partyon two levels: its first-come, first-served open-air Rooftop Terrace and ticketed reserved seating in its spacious indoor Saloon, surrounded by thousands of bottles of whiskey.
The bar will be open early at 3pm, with both floors offering an a la carte menu of classic Mint Juleps made with Bardstown Fusion Series, other Southern-inspired cocktails like a spiked sweet tea punch & brown derby. Complimentary Derby hors d’oeuvres will be passed throughout the afternoon.
Saloon Reservations are available for $50/person (excluding tax & gratuity) which guarantees each party two-hour indoor reserved seating with direct views of the race on an extra-large projector screen with sound, plus a welcome pour of Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series, one round of classic Bardstown Bourbon Company Classic Mint Juleps, and a Derby Platter for the table (cucumber sandwiches, KY hot browns & biscuits). Pre-paid Saloon reservations are available via Resy, for seatings between 5-6pm (just in time for the race’s 6:57pm post time).
And the bar’s Rooftop Terrace will also play host to a walk-ins-only viewing party, airing the Derby on six flat-screen TVs with sound. The Terrace party is free to attend, first-come first-served, with table and bar seating and standing room available. Guests are encouraged to don their Derby best – bow ties, seersucker, and big hats!
Co-hosted by NBC4 News Anchors, Jim Handly and Jummy Olabanji, WTEF’s 2023 Annual Share the Love Gala, will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 6:00pm – 11:00pm at the Waldorf Astoria in DC. WTEF’s largest annual fundraising event, the gala helps enable the continuance of their important work of Building Life Champions through tennis and education.
The gala features a cocktail reception and open bar, three-course gala wine dinner, a live musical performance by DC’s own The “Original” Moonlighters, and their signature “Bid It to Win It” silent auction fundraiser.
NewsBash, the annual event founded by Washington top female news anchors, announced the 13th annual NewsBash will return on Tuesday, May 16 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Corcoran Ballroom in the Four Seasons Washington, DC (2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007).
Since 2010, NewsBash has brought together survivors, supporters, politicos and friends, raising awareness for breast cancer. Outfitted in pink, this memorable evening has made an incredible impact on the community with nearly $350,000 raised for various breast cancer charities. NewsBash is honored to welcome back Glassman Wealth as the Pink Ribbon Title Sponsor for another year.
Each year NewsBash selects a program to honor, and this year’s event will benefit the Howard University Cancer Center’s breast cancer program. Based in Metro DC, Howard University Cancer Center specializes in risk identification, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. The HUCC was built on a mission to reduce breast cancer mortality through promoting access to screenings, diagnostics and treatment referrals. In an effort to overcome income barriers and disparities, the cancer center offers low-cost screenings, patient navigation and diagnostics for uninsured women in addition to same-day treatment granting women accessible quality care.
The NewsBash host committee includes well-known newswomen from the Washington metropolitan area’s top media affiliates. Hosts for the 2023 chairs and committee are:
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From WJLA/ABC, Alison Starling (chair), Olivia Garvey, Melanie Hastings, Adriana Hopkins, Veronica Johnson, Kellye Lynn, Michelle Marsh, Britt Waters and Eileen Whelan
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From WUSA9/CBS, Andrea Roane (chair), Lesli Foster (chair), Delia Goncalves, Sharla McBride, Kaitlyn McGrath, Marcella Robertson, Monika Samtani, Allison Seymour and Annie Yu
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From WTTG/FOX5, Angie Goff (chair), Laura Evans (chair), Erin Como, Sierra Fox, Marina Marraco, Marissa Mitchell, Holly Morris, Jeanette Reyes and Caitlin Roth
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From WRC/NBC Washington, Shawn Yancy (chair), Eun Yang (chair), Aimee Cho, Molette Green, Susan Hogan, Melissa Mollet, Jummy Olabanji, Lauryn Ricketts and Juliana Valencia
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From WTOP, Hillary Howard
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From 99.5, Elizabethany
The evening will be accompanied by specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and delicious treats in addition to music, dancing, and more, in support of this year’s cause. Pink cocktail attire is encouraged. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and prices range from $50 to $300, with all proceeds supporting the Howard University Cancer Center’s efforts in providing affordable care through their disparity programs.
To learn more about NewsBash and purchase tickets visit, dcnewsbash.org. For more information about NewsBash, please contact Amy Clark, amy@thebrandguild.com.
Going the Extra MIle
Thursday, May 18
5:30-7:30 pm
800 17th Street, NW Washington, DC
Every year WWH Legal serves nearly 3,000 low-income clients with life-saving legal care, to accommodate housing, safety, and health, with the generous support of our community. This year, the annual cocktail reception will benefit Whitman-Walker Health’s Legal Services Program, honoring the Arnold & Porter firm. As part of Whitman-Walker’s commitment to reaffirming our mission, they are hosting an in-person event to celebrate the wonderful volunteer community. To become a sponsor and for more information about the event, visit https://whitmanwalkerimpact.
Port City Brewery’s Pop-Up Spring Makers’ Market with over 30 Artists, Creators, and Makers
Saturday, May 20, 2023
12-5 p.m. – Rain or Shine
3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304
Port City Brewing Company in partnership with Made in ALX announced a Spring Pop-Up Market, featuring local artisans and makers showcasing their handcrafted products, perfect for providing a spring refresh for the home as we welcome the upcoming season and kick-off summer. The event will feature over 30 artists displaying their crafts in a diverse family-friendly local pop-up market that will take place in Port City’s parking lot. Items available range from jewelry, home décor, woodcrafts, candles, wellness items, children’s play and much more, providing a variety of handmade goods to jumpstart your summer and officially shake off the winter blues. For a full slate of artisans scheduled to participate in the pop-up visit, MadeInALX.com. This year, the first 100 people will receive a free, limited-edition Spring Makers’ Market tote bag for their shopping. Additionally, the first 50 kids at the event will receive a free coloring book with art and activities created by Alexandria artists.
The Commentary Social House will once again feature its “Doggy Dishes” menu as they kick off the summer series of their ‘Pups on The Patio’ adoption events on National Rescue Dog Day.
The first event of the series will take place on The Commentary’s patio on Saturday, May 20th from 5 pm – 7 pm and will feature adoptable dogs from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. Attendees can enjoy libations and delicious menu items with 20% percent of the proceeds going to the rescue league.
The Commentary’s Chef Fran Ponte has created “Doggy Dishes”, a dog-friendly menu with fresh, healthy house-made treats from kitchen scraps, in an effort to minimize waste. Furry attendees can expect a satisfying dining experience with menu options of chicken strips, sweet potato bites, and more.
Guests are welcome to bring their own dogs as they partake in an evening filled with puppies, food, and refreshing beverages while knowing that every contribution made will directly support animals in need.
Presented in advance of the FREE Old Town Festival of Speed & Style on Saturday, the High-Octane Ball presented by Alexandria-based Yates Automotive, will celebrate with a formal social gathering, highlighting the “Style” element of Speed & Style from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20th.
Tickets are now on sale for this all-inclusive ticketed dress-up event in which partygoers can enjoy food, wine, libation, live music, and a live auction. Ticket Link
Get ready to embrace your inner villain at The Villains Ball, an unforgettable night of revelry, music, and fashion, produced by Plus Ultra Entertainment. The Villains Ball takes place May 20th, 2023, from 7pm-11pm at Sax Lounge in Washington, DC.
The Villains Ball is a unique event that celebrates the darker side of pop culture. Attendees will include villains from all fandoms, from anime and comic books to sci-fi and Disney. The event will feature an open bar, where guests can indulge in delicious cocktails, as well as complimentary food & dessert to keep the villains fueled all night long.
In addition to music, The Villains Ball will also feature a fire dancer and aerialist performances.
Not only will attendees be treated to an evening of entertainment, but they’ll also have the chance to rub elbows with celebrity guests, cosplayers and influencers, including LGBQIA+ Icon King Kitsu, Celebrity Master Chef Finalist and Star of Hulu’s “Best in Dough” Chef Mincey who sponsored the desserts for the ball, and local pop culture influencers Black Crystal Cosplay, Roquois and Shady Haze as seen on WETA/PBS Arts.
For more information, visit www.avillainsball.com
