Acclaimed Chef/Owner Richard Sandoval is pleased to announce the grand opening of his Pan Latin steakhouse concept, Toro Toro, located at 1300 I Street, NW, 20005. To kick-off the late night/lounge festivities, Sandoval has brought in globally acclaimed house producer/DJ Robbie Rivera who will preform on the concourse (lounge) level. Rivera, a Miami native, is one of the most prolific producer/DJs of house music, holding residencies in some of the most dynamic cities of the world. He is currently touring the country on his “Made in America” tour. Tickets for the April 5th show are priced at $40 per person, and are available at: http://robbierivera.
Industry Takeover Nights are open to the public. From 10pm to 1am, guest chefs serve complimentary late night snacks at the first floor pizza bar, and the bar offers drink specials, including some libations from guest mixologists. A $10 cash-only cover charge is requested at the door, and 50% is donated to a different charity benefactor each month.
April Industry Takeover
On Monday April 7, Industry Takeover Nights continue with Haidar Karoum of Doi Moi, Estadio and Proof, Jennifer Nguyen of Zentan and Jon Arroyo of Founding Farmers and Farmers Fishers Bakers.
The current line-up of Industry Takeover guests is available online.
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The National Law Enforcement Museum’s next Witness to History event: DarkMarket & the FBI Agent who Became Master Splyntr will be held at theInternational Spy Museum, on April 8, 2014, at 6:00 pm. The event will focus on how Agent J. Keith Mularski of the FBI’s Cyber Initiative & Resource Fusion Unit creatively masked his true identity and ran the site DarkMarket under the handle Master Splyntr, remaining undetected for two years.
With over 2,500 registered members at its peak, DarkMarket—a one-stop shop for selling stolen personal credit and identity information online—became a hub for underground criminal enterprise. Agent Mularski’s efforts were responsible for preventing millions in financial loss and resulted in 60 arrests worldwide.
At this Witness to History event, hear directly from Mularski about how he learned to log on and think like a crook to catch criminals. Joining Mularski is WIRED Magazine Investigations Editor Kevin Poulsen, an investigative reporter on the cyber crime beat, author of Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion Dollar Cyber Crime Underground, and a former hacker himself.
| Panelists: | J. Keith Mularski, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Kevin Poulsen, Investigations Editor, WIRED Magazine |
| What: | National Law Enforcement Museum Panel Discussion Series Witness to History: DarkMarket & the FBI Agent who Became Master Splyntr |
| When: | Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Reception at 6:00 pm Program 6:45-8:30 pm |
| Where: | International Spy Museum 800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Metro Green/Yellow/Red Line to Gallery Place/Chinatown Station |
The Museum’s Witness to History program—generously funded by Target—began in June 2011 with a presentation by former Dallas (TX) Homicide Detective Jim Leavelle. Now in his 90s, Leavelle recounted his experience as the detective assigned to escort Lee Harvey Oswald, the suspect accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, on the day Oswald himself was shot and killed. Since the inaugural Witness to History event, seven more have been presented on topics ranging from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to serial killers—specifically the case of the Green River Killer. Video recordings and photographs from the events are available to view on our website.
Admission is free and this event is open to the public. Space is limited; registered guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Register by April 1, 2014.
Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. Fete is a celebration honoring the Best of D.C. as voted on byCity Paper readers and chosen by writers and editors. Join more than 50 of the city’s top restaurants, artists, and entertainers for an unbelievable night.
VIP Tickets purchase includes one hour early admission to the event (6-7 p.m.), access to the VIP Publisher’s Party, cigar bar, and swag bag.
A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Brainfood—a nonprofit youth development organization in Washington, D.C. Using food as a tool, Brainfood builds life skills and promotes healthy living in a fun and safe environment.
Tickets:
VIP $125
General Admission $80
The seductive glamour of the tango sets the theme for a stylish evening on Thursday, April 10 to support Chamber Dance Project’s upcoming debut at The Kennedy Center and its new home base of Washington, D.C.
The event’s centerpiece is a tango competition pairing Washington notables with professional tango dancers, with winners selected by a panel of judges as well as by guests and online voters. The dancers will generate funds for Chamber Dance Project and charities of their choice. A list of participating celebrities will soon be announced.
Gold/Platinum Patrons and Benefactors are welcomed at 6pm for a dramatic rooftop champagne reception with the dancers and judges. Other guests join at 6:30 in the dramatic seventh floor atrium for cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and two rounds of the tango competition. After the winners are announced the evening continues with music and dancing for everyone.
A smartphone-based silent auction also a highlight of the gala, spotlighting a wide range of items and experiences—from classes to performances to dining and travel—with bids placed at both the event and in advance online.
Tango with the Stars supports Chamber Dance Project’s public debut as a Washington-based company in performances at the Kennedy Center June 26 to 28. Under the artistic leadership of award-winning choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning, the company has developed a reputation for vibrant, intimate, and innovative contemporary ballets—all performed to live musical accompaniment— that draw their impact from the collaboration of choreographers, dancers, composers, musicians, and designers. Formerly headquartered in New York City, the company relocated to Washington in 2013.
Attire: Black-tie optional
Breast Cancer Supporters Will Color the City Pink as Pink and Drink Returns to Dupont Circle on April 12th
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Project DC Events in partnership with Social DC Public Relations |
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The nation’s biggest PINK bar crawl is back! Join thousands of the city’s most loyal breast cancer awareness supporters at the 2014 Pink and Drink Bar Crawl in Washington, DC on Saturday, April 12th from 1-9PM. Ticket includes a refillable signature mug, pink and white beads, access to some of DC’s best bars, great drink specials and food deals, a raffle entry for great prizes, and free pictures at the event. Ticket prices are $15 presale and $20 at the door on the day of the event. Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://tickets.pinkanddrink. Receive 30% off tickets by using discount code: socialdcpr |
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15+ Washington DC’s Best Bars Register at: The Front page 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 Rumors 1900m M St NW #400 Washington, DC 20036 |
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Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00pm – 9:00pm Registration: 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
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The mission of Pink and Drink is to help The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the fight against breast cancer by raising money for a cure and awareness. So join the thousands of people gathered for a common cause and enjoy exclusive beverage and food deals all day long at DC’s most popular bars including: The Front Page, Rumors, Ozio, Public Bar, Irish Whiskey, The Mighty Pint, The Mad Hatter, Sign of the Whale, Café Citron, Fiesta Lounge, Kabin and more! For more information about The Pink and Drink please visit http://pinkanddrink.com/. For additional information about the event please contact Social DC Public Relations at socialdcpr@gmail.com. |
The Washington Humane Society (WHS) will host the Fashion for Paws 8th Annual Runway Show (F4P) and fundraiser onSaturday, April 12, 2014, at the beautiful Omni Shoreham Hotel, located at 2500 Calvert Street NW. Chaired by Dr. Ashley Gallagher and featuring Co-Hosts, WJLA’s Scott Thuman and Dr. Katy Nelson, F4P kicks off at 8:00 p.m. with festivities until 12:00 a.m.
F4P is one of the DC area’s most popular runway benefits of the season! Designed by Design Foundry and sponsored by Audi, this year’s event will welcome more than 1,000 guests to celebrate the life-saving programs of WHS, while getting an exclusive look at the latest trends in fashion. Fundraising Models will be dressed by the luxury retailers of Tysons Galleria, with stunning hair and makeup provided by Toka Salon & Day Spa. Our four-footed models will be outfitted by Wagtime with signature doggie couture to accent the designs worn by the two-legged runway models.
Tickets and Tables are ON SALE NOW at www.fashionforpaws.org.
Participating models are wrapping up a friendly, ten-week fundraising competition, in hopes of raising a minimum of $5,000 to secure their spot on the runway. With less than three weeks to go, they are in the final stages of helping us reach our fundraising goal of $620,000, benefiting more than 43,000 animals in Washington DC every year.
General Admission tickets are $100, and provide guests with a special lounge area with private bars to view the runway show. A few remaining $200 VIP tickets give guests a seat for the runway show, along with a VIP gift bag and early access to the event at 7:00pm. This year there are more than 60 VIP seated tables available for $3,000 to $6,000, accommodating six or eight people each. These guests will enjoy a gourmet, three-course meal just steps away from the main show. All VVIP tables, accommodating ten guests each for $10,000, are the best seats in the house and right next to the runway. Limited quantities remain.
This year’s show features a new runway design, generously provided by Design Foundry. Additional sponsors include Audi, Atmosphere, Maryland Sound, and Quince Imaging, who make this event even more of a success by kindly donating the majority of their services for set design, production, lighting, sound, staging, and more.
For more information, a full list of 2014 models, committee members, sponsors, and to purchase your tickets or tables, please visit: www.fashionforpaws.org. 100% of event proceeds support the critical programs and services of the Washington Humane Society.
WHAT: The S&R Foundation opens the gardens at historic Evermay Estate for its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Exhibition. The afternoon of festive fun – including crafts, an egg hunt and a visit from some Easter friends – will also include a special performance produced with Imagination Stage.
WHEN: Sunday, April 13 – two sessions
Doors open at 12:30 pm for first session – 1:00-2:30 pm
Doors open at 3:30 pm for second session – 4:00-5:30 pm.
WHO: S&R Foundation, with a special theatrical and musical concert of Peter and the Wolf, in partnership with the award-winning Imagination Stage.
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The Capital Area Food Bank’s 11th annual Blue Jeans Ball featuring tastings from the area’s top restaurants, live music by The Elastic Waist Band, live and silent auctions, all to benefit those in the Washington metro area who are at risk of hunger
Who: Hundreds of the area’s committed leaders and residents will come together to support the effort to end hunger in our community.
§ Participating restaurants include: Chef Geoff’s/Lia’s, MeatCrafters, Restaurant Nora, PAUL, Occidental Grill & Seafood, Vidalia and Bistro Bis, Policy Restaurant and Lounge, EPIC Smokehouse, The Palm Restaurant and La Tasca. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visitcapitalareafoodbank.org/blue-
§ Media partners ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8
§ Live entertainment by The Elastic Waist Band and DJ John Jazz
§ Nancy Roman, CAFB President & CEO
§ CAFB Board of Directors
§ Live and silent auctions including vacation getaways, autographed sports memorabilia, spa packages and much more
When: Sunday, April 13, 2013 ~ 6 pm, cocktails and silent auction; 7 pm, tastings and live auction; 9 – 10 live music and dancing.
How: Standing reservation — $200; Seated reservation — $300
Why: Nearly 700,000 residents in the Washington metro area are struggling with hunger, including 200,000 children. According to a study by the Capital Area Food Bank and Feeding America, hunger in the Washington metro area has increased in the last several years by over 25 percent. The Capital Area Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, is the Washington metro area’s largest nonprofit food and nutrition education resource. To learn more, go to http://www.
The District of Columbia and Centric Invite you to a Celebration of Freedom in the Nation’s Capital
152nd Anniversary of DC Emancipation Day
The celebrations occur at multiple times on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:00am with a festive parade down Pennsylvania Avenue NW boasting more than 40 participating groups, including numerous DC high school and college marching bands, the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corp and Color Guard, The 54th Voluntary Infantry Regiment, the UniverSOUL Circus, various MPDC Units, neighborhood groups and associations, and much more. Enjoy food and merchandise vendors all throughout the day.
From 1:30pm and again at 2:45pm, visit the Open House at the John A. Wilson Building (near the Parade end route at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC) for educational workshops with Mark Plotkin, Hon. Frank Smith, Peter Hanes, and Dr. Elizabeth Clark Lewis, Ph.D. The official DC Emancipation Day Concert, “Message in the Music” will begin at 4pm at Freedom Plaza and feature Brian Lenair (4pm to 5pm), followed by performances by Talib Kweli, Raheem DeVaughn, Arrested Development, MC Lyte, Doug E Fresh and more. The full day of celebrations will end with an impressive Fireworks Finale over Freedom Plaza, beginning at 8:30pm. Get details below, as well as at www.emancipationdc.com. All Emancipation Day DC events are free and open to the public!
