More than 6,000 craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals will soon descend on Washington, DC in search of the best beer around, and Jack Rose Dining Saloon is pulling out all the stops to showcase its carefully curated beer selection. The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) has chosen to host its annual show in the increasingly-popular small brew destination of DC from March 26-29 and Jack Rose is hosting a week of exciting, beer-focused events to celebrate.
Equipped with 20 brand-new 304 surgical-grade stainless steel draft lines which run from rooftop terrace to saloon bar, Jack Rose and beer director Nahem Simon will be pouring some of the best beer in the city that week. From a ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired “Feast of the Iron Throne” beer dinnerfeaturing Ommegang’s new brew collaboration with HBO, to a K Pop-themed “Gnomegangnam Style” beer party, and even an “Epic” 20-tap takeover from Utah’s Epic Brewing Co., it’s sure to be an “epic” four days at Jack Rose during the CBC.
Thursday March 28th – DC Craft Beer Tour
DC beer lovers are invited to join the owners of some of the country’s top breweries for a Craft Beer Tour of 5-6 of DC’s finest beer establishments – one of the premiere stops being Jack Rose. From 6-11:30pm in Jack Rose’s Balcony Room, guests can chat with the owners of 21st Amendment, Elysian,Uinta and more and taste rare specialty beers. The ticket also includes food specials and a gift bag with a specialty beer glass from Spiegelau. Tickets are available for $52 at www.dcbeertour.eventbrite.com.
The National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will kick off its 22nd annual Man & Woman of the Year campaign on Thursday, March 28 at The Huxley. The celebration marks the beginning of an exciting 10-week fundraising competition where candidates compete to earn the title of 2013 Man and Woman of the Year. The titles are awarded to the man and woman in each community for raising the most funds, and the top local fundraisers in the country also win national titles.
The candidates have set a combined goal of raising $1.2 million for lifesaving cancer research while also raising awareness for LLS’s mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. This year’s fundraising is in honor of two special patient heroes, the 2013 Boy & Girl of the Year: Reed Switzer and Madison Nardi.
The 2013 campaign co-chairs are Jennifer Keating of CDWG, 2009 Woman of the Year First Runner-Up and Hap Peden of IBM, 2009 Man of the Year. The evening’s celebration will be emceed by Laura Evans of FOX 5, and guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The Man & Woman of the Year winners will be announced at the Grand Finale Gala on June 8, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton with dinner, entertainment, dancing and a fabulous silent auction.
WHO: 2013 Man of the Year Candidates
- Jeremiah Batucan, Questex Media
- Bradley Blanken, Competitive Carriers Association
- James Hohman, Circa
- David Keuhner, Destination Cellars
- AJ Khetarpal, Maxxum Realtors & Associates
- Jamie Mansy, Sodexo
- Tu Tran, XO Communications
- Leo Tucker, Northwestern Mutual
2013 Woman of the Year Candidates:
- Katherine Baltren, Something Sweet Bakery
- Jeana Foster, MorganFranklin
- Christi Main, TechUSA
- Paula McNichols, McNichols Family Foundation
- Angela Mederos, Cleaners of America
- Roxana Muzzammel, Guident
- Jessica Outer, IBM
- Cybil Parker, CDWG
- Angela Poliskey, Cassidy Turley
- Keri Shull, The Keri Shull Team
- Abbey Slitor, Social Market
- Tiffany Williams, Institute for Policy Studies
WHEN: Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Huxley, 1730 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
To learn more, contact Claudia Bahar at Claudia.bahar@lls.org or visit www.mwoy.org/nca.
DIY DC
Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.
$8 members; $10 public
Co-presented by Washington City Paper
During the 1980s, Washington’s go-go and punk scenes adhered to different sets of cultural rules, yet both shared a staunchly DIY approach. This panel discussion, moderated by Alona Wartofsky, a former writer and editor for City Paper and The Washington Post, will explore the music and gang cultures of pre-gentrification D.C. Panelists include Trouble Funk’s “Big” Tony Fisher, Rare Essence’s Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson, longtime Washington music writer Mark Jenkins, former D.C. Police detective Donald “Goose” Gossage, and Gangster George, a former member of the Gangster Chronicles crew.
More than 6,000 craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals will soon descend on Washington, DC in search of the best beer around, and Jack Rose Dining Saloon is pulling out all the stops to showcase its carefully curated beer selection. The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) has chosen to host its annual show in the increasingly-popular small brew destination of DC from March 26-29 and Jack Rose is hosting a week of exciting, beer-focused events to celebrate.
Equipped with 20 brand-new 304 surgical-grade stainless steel draft lines which run from rooftop terrace to saloon bar, Jack Rose and beer director Nahem Simon will be pouring some of the best beer in the city that week. From a ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired “Feast of the Iron Throne” beer dinnerfeaturing Ommegang’s new brew collaboration with HBO, to a K Pop-themed “Gnomegangnam Style” beer party, and even an “Epic” 20-tap takeover from Utah’s Epic Brewing Co., it’s sure to be an “epic” four days at Jack Rose during the CBC.
Friday March 29th – “EPIC” Tap Takeover
An “epic” conclusion to CBC week, Jack Rose’s 20 brand-new taps will be overtaken by some of the most unique, hard-to-find beers from Utah’s Epic Brewing Co. Starting at 5 pm, both floors will feature the following specialty Epic brews:
- Elder Brett
- Big Bad Baptist
- Smoked & Oaked
- Brainless
- Brainless on Peaches
- Brainless on Cherries
- Brainless on Raspberries
- Brainless IPA
- Sour Apple Saison
- Imperial Red
- Imperial IPA
- Hopulent IPA
- Copper Cone
- 825 State Stout
- Spiral Jetty IPA
- Captain Crompton’s
- Pfeifferhorn Lager
- Blue Law Porter
- Imperial Stout
- Santa Cruz Brown
Come network and enjoy complimentary Remy V cocktails and light bites while helping young girls from low-income families attend their prom with self-confidence and style
Friday, March 29, 2013
6-9PM
Taq Bistro 1336 U Street NW, Washington DC
RSVP: www.dressesfordreams.
#DressesForDreams
A splashy warehouse party that packs MUSIC + MULTIMEDIA ART + PERFORMANCE + FUN AND FRENZY Into a night that will be hard to forget. Produced by The Pink Line Project.
8:00pm til 2:00am, Fri Mar 29 @ 500 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Cherry Blast has taken place in warehouses in every quadrant of the DC except for Northeast. 2013 is your year, Northeast! Come out to a splashy warehouse party that packs MUSIC + MULTIMEDIA ART + PERFORMANCE + FUN AND FRENZY Into a night that will be hard to forget. Produced by The Pink Line Project. Be there for our fifth year, bigger and better than ever. *Must be 18 years or older to attend this event. Featuring Bands, DJs, Artists and Performers: DNA Theater will be performing. DNA Theatre exposes audiences to a new type of performance that defies definition and traditional performing boundaries. Come watch them fly! Also performing: DJs Chris Netti and Lxsx Frank; Faracuyeah DJs; Jon Kwest and DJ Underdog; Bellflur; Mary Alouette; and Urban Artistry.
price $10
Strathmore goes pinky up with hosts with the mosts Lisa Markuson and Josef Palermo for an egg-paintin’, square-dancin’, photo takin’ Friday Night Eclectic with You, Me, Them, Everybody’s Most Eggcellent Country Teatime Jamboree onFriday, March 29, 2013 in the Mansion. Doors at 8 p.m., rompin’ starts at 8:45 p.m. All good townspeople, break out your seersucker, sundresses, linen suits, bows, bonnets, straw hats and saddle shoes for an all out dance-y, old time-y spring social. Twitter hashtag #teaeggsjam. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
The night is anchored by the music and Appalachian square dancing of revival group DC Square Dance Collective, cello mastermind Daniel Frankhuizen and warbling and guitar fromLinsay Deming. In addition, three of D.C.’s premiere comedians take on Easter with unprecedented comedy—including the bizarre and hilarious characters of Adam Friedland, along with D.C.’s brother and sister phenom comedy combo Jenn Tisdale and Andrew Bucket, combining her dark autobiographical humor and his quick improvisational riffs. The creative and ever-wholesome Morgan Hungerford West, aka Pandahead, will lead revelers in craftiness on the Sun Porch with egg painting and portraiture from popular local artists includingElizabeth Graeber and Bryan Minnich, flower crown crafting and other countrified activities. Guests can commemorate the evening in an Easter-themed photo shoot and walk off with the spoils of Strathmore’s Mansion Easter egg hunt.
FNE is what happens when music and visual art collide. True to its namesake, the series embraces and features contemporary music of all genres, from hip-hop to folk rock, alt classical, rap, genre-bending hybrids and emerging sounds from the D.C. area’s best local musicians. The series brings a vibrant lounge atmosphere to the Mansion, with casual seating, bar and nosh. Friday Night Eclectic concerts are the “best reason to trek out of the District” (Express).
You, Me, Them, Everybody’s Most Eggcellent Country Teatime Jamboree Friday, March 29, 2013 Doors at 8 p.m., events at 8:45 p.m. Standing room only
TOAST Madness
Unlimited Mimosa Brunch and Curated March Madness Viewing Experience!
The TOAST Brunch series is bringing the madness with a live viewing party on March 30th from 11:00AM-5:ooPM, streaming the NCAA March Madness tournament. Enjoy unlimited mimosas and an amazing brunch selection in a hip atmosphere while you take in all that March Madness has to offer. While the Elite Eight plays out down the street at the Verizon Center you can mix and minge with DC’s elite at Penthouse 9.
Participate in the TOAST Brunch Pop A Shot Tournament! Play to win, beat your best score or face off against friends for the 1st place trophy. TOAST Madness features an interactive raffle with prizes from some of your favorite brands. Come dressed to impress, images are featured on the TOAST Brunch website with amazing photography by Marcus Bennett.
With Music DJ Freeze, the crowd favorite, spinning your favorite tracks and a buffet mimosa brunch
Vini, Vidi, Vici Come|See|Conquer Your Spring Style
A two hour shopping social with complimentary style consultations and 10% off purchases
Tari Boutique and featured men’s stylist Grant Harris of Image Granted host An Evening of Spring Style. An interactive shopping social for the high end designer, and vintage lover alike.
Wednesday, April 3rd from 7pm to 9pm at the contemporary Georgetown area boutique located at 1525 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20007.
Come enjoy complimentary libations from Puro Cafe, with an extended happy hour menu provided exclusively for attendees. All guests will receive 10% off their entire purchase for the night courtesy of Tari
RSVP
http://aneveningofspringstyle.
Giveaway
Enter to win a special men’s product box from giveaway sponsor Bespoke Post and 10% off the “Granted” Style System Basic Level Program
Featured Designers:
Armani
Brioni
Burberry
Canali
Charvet
Dolce &Gabbana
Diesel
Ermenegildo Zegna
Etro
Fendi
Gianfranco Ferre
Hugo Boss
Hermes
Ike Behar
Karl Lagerdeld
Rag&Bone
Ralph Lauren
Valentino
Zanetti
Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase is pleased to welcome members and friends of the Junior League of Washington on Thursday, April 4, 6:30-8:30pm, for a special spring fashion presentation by stylist and editor of Project Beltway, Rachel Cothran. Guests can enjoy makeovers from Bobbi Brown and hors d’oeuvres and sips from Ridgewells Catering as they watch members of the JLW model the top spring trends and pick up tips on how to incorporate these styles and key pieces into their own wardrobes.
Following the fashion presentation, Junior League members will have the opportunity to shop the store, and ten percent of sales from all purchases will benefit the Junior League of Washington’s efforts to improve literacy throughout the greater metropolitan area of Washington, DC. In honor of their Centennial, JLW volunteers have committed to purchasing and distributing 100,000 new books to children as part of the RESOLUTION READ program. Just $5 will buy two new, age-appropriate books for children in the DC area.
The second annual Spring Fashion Seminar for the Junior League of Washington will take place in At Your Service on Floor 2. Tickets are $10.00 in advance for both JLW members and guests; $15.00 onsite. Tickets can be purchased at www.jlw.org.
