Presented by the Corcoran’s 1869 Society, ARTINI is a vibrant evening of art, cocktails, entertainment, and dancing. From February through March, mixologists from the area’s top venues compete to create the most artistic martini. These specifically created artinis are inspired by works in the Corcoran’s collection. The city’s favorite artini, as chosen via online vote, will be revealed at the gala. Take a look back at last year’s event here.
General, 1869 Society members $125
General, Non-1869 Society members $135
- Taste the 10 artinis crafted by the competing mixologists.
- View the Corcoran collection, including the works of art that provided the inspiration for each artini.
- Enjoy music and dancing, beer and wine bars, and hors d’oeuvres, all while mingling with other young philanthropists, art lovers, and craft cocktail enthusiasts.
The seventh annual ARTINI supports NOW at the Corcoran, contemporary art exhibitions and performances by emerging and mid-career artists.
VIP Opportunity
VIP, 1869 Society members $175
VIP, Non-1869 Society members $200
For the fourth year, ARTINI will celebrate a “Critics’ Choice” selection, in addition to the winner of the popular vote. A panel of esteemed judges will consider taste, presentation, and the artini’s connection to the artwork in order to select the Critics’ Choice winner.
Purchase a VIP ticket and spend an intimate hour from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 22 sampling artinis with the judges while learning craft cocktail tips from the mixologists. Also, experience the exclusive VIP section with additional perks such as specialty foods and cocktails throughout the evening, as well as a swag bag for the end of the night.
1869 Society membership at the Dual level or above permits up to two tickets at the 1869 Society member price. Discounts on membership are available when you join 1869 while buying your ARTINI tickets.
Must be 21+ to attend; proper identification required for entry. Please drink responsibly; over-intoxication will not be tolerated.
Tickets are limited for your enjoyment. Pre-registration is required and no walk-ins permitted. Tickets are non-transferable after March 14. No refunds permitted. NOTE: for ticket-holders who cancel by March 14, a receipt reflecting full tax-deductibility can be issued.
Spring is in the air literally!
The fourth annual Blossom Kite Festival presented by the National Cherry Blossom Festival showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of kite fliers from across the US and other countries through a variety of competitions and demonstrations including the popular Hot Tricks Showdown and the Rokkaku Battle. Bring your own kites or children can make a kite at an activity station (while supplies last) to fly on the Public Field.
The Alliance Française de Washington, D.C. (AFDC) has partnered again with Malmaison and Napoleon Bistro & Lounge once again to bring Washingtonians a 4-night series of electronic music.
This year’s line-up is brings together a mélange of veteran, pioneering and rising talent in the DJ world, each with unique interpretations and visions of electronic music today.
“For our part, it’s not just about putting on four nights of dance parties,” said Sylvain Cornevaux, AFDC’s cultural director. “We are interested in showcasing these DJs, not just because they are French, but because they are artists who are expanding the boundaries of electronic music and redefining it.”
April 4: AlexfromTokyo at Malmaison
AlexfromTokyo is a Paris-born, Tokyo-raised, NYC-based DJ and producer. His sets range in style, including jazz, reggae/dub, cosmic, deep house, techno, and even old Japanese disco, because, as Alex puts it, the DJs’s job is to design the sound of the environment.
EVENT DETAILS
Start time: 10:00 pm all four nights
Tickets: $15; $10 for AFDC Members
Event webpage: http://www.francedc.org/
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
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
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
Passed down through generations of mariners and navies, the U.S. Navy Memorial’s 23rd annual Blessing of the Fleets will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1:00-5:00 pm. A popular attraction during the National Cherry Blossom Festival—the largest springtime festival in the nation—this event is free and open to the public immediately following the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
The ‘Blessing of the Fleets’ ritual is intended to safeguard crews and ships from the danger of the seas through a blessing given by a clergyman at the water’s edge. During the Navy Memorial’s ceremony, sailors from the U.S. Navy’s Ceremonial Guard proceed across the outdoor plaza’s “Granite Sea” to pour water from the Seven Seas and Great Lakes into the surrounding fountains, “charging” them to life and welcoming the spring season.
This year, Navy Memorial is honored to have Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., USCG, Commandant of the Coast Guard, as guest speaker. Also special this year, Coast Guard cutters and stations around the globe have sent in water that will be added to the fountains during the ritual.
Following the sacred ceremony, culinary professionals from the White House Mess will prepare and serve navy bean soup to visitors in the adjacent Naval Heritage Center. Guests are also invited to enjoy the spring weather with an outdoor concert by the US Coast Guard Band on Memorial Plaza.
This year’s Blessing of the Fleets marks the launch of the U.S. Navy Memorial’s “Year of the Coast Guard” exhibit and special programming. Fascinating historical photographs and original artwork, uniforms, recruiting posters from military collections, and other rare artifacts will be on display in the Naval Heritage Center through March 2015. The Navy Memorial will present a series of events (TBA), including wreath laying ceremonies, lectures, book signings and symposia in honor of the Coast Guard and their service to our nation.
About the United States Navy Memorial
Conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue – halfway between the White House and the Capitol, the United States Navy Memorial provides a living tribute to Navy people and a place for them to gather and celebrate their service. The outdoor plaza features a “Granite Sea” map of the world, towering masts with signal flags, fountain pools and waterfalls and The Lone Sailor© statue. Adjacent to the plaza is the Naval Heritage Center, where visitors can find educational displays about the contributions of the men and women of the Sea Services (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine). Also housed in the Naval Heritage Center is the Navy Log – the online place for Navy people to stay connected with each other, celebrate their service and preserve the memories of their service. There, Navy veterans can build a record of their service online. Call (202) 737-2300 or visit www.navymemorial.org for more information.
The Alliance Française de Washington, D.C. (AFDC) has partnered again with Malmaison and Napoleon Bistro & Lounge once again to bring Washingtonians a 4-night series of electronic music.
This year’s line-up is brings together a mélange of veteran, pioneering and rising talent in the DJ world, each with unique interpretations and visions of electronic music today.
“For our part, it’s not just about putting on four nights of dance parties,” said Sylvain Cornevaux, AFDC’s cultural director. “We are interested in showcasing these DJs, not just because they are French, but because they are artists who are expanding the boundaries of electronic music and redefining it.”
April 12: Mettabbana at Malmaison
Mettabbana has been an active part in building DC’s world/global bass music scene and co-founding events such as Meso Creso’s 1001 Beats. His sets consist of global organic bass tracks, melding raw analog and urban electronic music from Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, the Balkans and beyond.
LINKS: Soundcloud Pex Summer Festival
EVENT DETAILS
Start time: 10:00 pm all four nights
Tickets: $15; $10 for AFDC Members
Event webpage: http://www.francedc.org/
2014 Smithsonian Craft Show
April 10 – 13, 2014
Preview Night Benefit, Wednesday, April 9
Ruth Conant and Mary Beth Nethercutt
2014 Craft Show Chairs
WHAT
Widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine
American sculptural objects and design, the Smithsonian Craft Show is produced
by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to support the Smithsonian Women’s
Committee Grants Fund. Grants are awarded to address the Smithsonian’s
Four Grand Challenges: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Valuing World
Cultures, Understanding and Sustaining a Bio diverse Planet, and Understanding
the American Experience.
Join us for the 32nd
♦ A dazzling exhibition of creativity, innovation and technical mastery at the
elegant and historic National Building Museum
♦ 122 distinguished craft artists selected in a 2014 “Quest for the Best.”
♦ A sale of one-of-a-kind or limited edition works in 12 different media —
from furniture and ceramics to glass and wearable art.
annual celebration and enjoy:
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001 Judiciary Square Metro Station (red line)
WHEN
Thursday, April 10 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Friday April 11 10:30 am- 8:30 pm
Saturday April 12 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday April 13 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
