The newly popular Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival is set to return this summer on Saturday, June 21stfrom 12:00PM-5:00PM in the Old Town Alexandria’s Carlyle District.
Delectable bites and delicious wines will transform the Carlyle District into a lively festival, complete with live entertainment, children’s corner, and local vendors. Attendees will be able to sample food and wine from a variety of local restaurants and Virginia’s wineries. Local restaurants will compete for the best appetizer, the best main course and the best dessert – judged by notable DC foodie judges (to be announced soon).
Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival 2014 participating restaurants and wineries include:
Wineries: Democracy Vineyard, Lake Anna Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Horton Winery, Unicorn Winery (more to be announced)
Restaurants: Walker’s Grille, Alexandria Cupcake, Las Tasca, Hilton Old Town, Rita’s Ice, Trademark, Wholefoods, Delia’s, Rice & Spice. (more to be announced)
Food Vendors: Olio Tasting Room, JD Gourmet, Scratch DC and Kerry Gold Butters & Cheese from Ireland (more to be announced)
Children’s Corner: This year’s children’s activities are sponsored by Community Fork Lift who will provide arts and crafts activities for children and educate kids about the importance of recycling. The festival will also have David Camero: IL Troubadour Macaroon, who will have a show for children and a variety of other kid activity fun.
Every year the festival donates a portion of the festival proceeds to a local non-profit. This year’s charity of choice is Volunteer Alexandria. Volunteer Alexandria is in the business of helping Alexandrians give back to this City with their whole heart, through volunteering. Volunteer Alexandria are essentially matchmakers providing connections between volunteers and nonprofits or City agencies needing assistance the most.
This is a free event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample food and beverages. Tickets are $15 (per area, wine area + food area) untilJune 6 and can be purchased online at the festival website. After June 6, the price is $20 (each area) on site.
This year’s top festival partners includes: City of Alexandria, Carlyle Community Council, Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, Washington Parent Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8 and 94.7 Fresh FM. For a complete schedule of activities visit www.alexandriafoodandwine.com.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 3rd Annual Alexandria’s Food and Wine Festival
When: Saturday, June 21, 2014
Where: John Carlyle Square in the Carlyle District of Alexandria. 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Time: 12p.m. – 5p.m.
Website: http://www.
Past Event Photos: http://alexandriafoodandwine.
Media Photos: Attached
Cost: This is a FREE event to attend; however tickets are needed to sample food and beverages.
Tickets are $15 (each area) until June 6 to be purchased online. After June 6, the price is $20 (each area) on site.
For Example:
Food Samples (only) – $20 for 8 taste tickets
Wine Garden (only) – $20 per person. Gives access to the wine garden with tasting samples from the wineries.
Food + Wine Tasting – Includes 8 tickets for food tasting + wine tastings from Virginia wineries
All Sales Final.
Transportation: One block from King Street Metro. Ample garage and street parking.
The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce the date for its annual “fabulous” event in honor of a 29-year-old woman who passed away from colon cancer. The 4th Annual Erica Paul Fabulous Event is set for Saturday, June21st at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington. The evening will be filled with a whole lot of ‘fabulous’ for attendees to enjoy from signature cocktails, savory bites, music, a fashion “dress up bar” hosted by women’s retailer Current Boutique, men’s fashions and style bar by The Tailored Man, and the ever popular Fabulous Auction. The purpose of this event is to educate young people about colon cancer and to raise funds for the Erica Paul Memorial Fund that provides educational resources to colon cancer patients.
Through her beauty and amazing sense of fashion, Erica Gough Paul typified being fabulous. The word “fabulous” was her favorite word to describe practically anything in life from her love of fashion, to just enjoying life experiences with family and friends. More importantly, it was through her compassion, courage, and inspiration that Erica wholly redefined the word itself. At the age of 26, Erica was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. Instead of letting the devastating news stop her in her tracks, Erica began her fabulous journey of hope and activism. Through the many procedures, treatments, and surgeries, she always managed to flash that brilliant, fabulous smile. She began sharing her story in the hopes that others would not be stricken with such a terrible disease. Erica served as a big supporter and advocate for Chris4Life’s mission and was the wife of Chris4Life’s Program Director Michael Paul. On March 6, 2011 Erica passed away from the disease.
The Erica Paul Memorial Fund provides patients with important resources like Chris4Lifes’ Patient Kit, which includes a Wellness Guide and the Chris4Life Colorectal Cancer Resource Guide (DVD). This unscripted resource guide (DVD) presents recently diagnosed patients with one-on-one information from other patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and social workers. This one of a kind guide provides newly diagnosed patients with information from what to expect physically, medically and emotionally to personal day-to-day issues that the patient may experience. All this information comes from patients and others who have had personal experiences with colorectal cancer. Through funding, the Erica Paul Memorial Fund distributes the Patient Kit to 25,000 patients across the nation free of change each year.
Tickets to the Erica Paul Fabulous event are $30 online and $40 at the door. For event details, visitwww.chris4life.org/fabulous.
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation to Host 25th Anniversary Celebration
An Evening Dedicated to Women, Children and Families
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Cocktail Reception
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
COST:
$150 — general admission
$75 — supporters 30 years old and under
Patron and sponsorship levels start at $1,000.
For tickets and more information, visit: http://www.pedaids.org/events/
Have you ever wondered what your favorite chefs like to drink? Or what gourmet ingredients they use in their cocktails of choice? Here’s your chance to find out AND support a great cause! On Thursday, June 26, join five of DC’s top chefs to kick off the summer right with cocktails at the Rooftop Pool & Lounge at The Liaison Capitol Hill hotel. The exclusive “Chefs Behind Bars” happy hour will support No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood Host chef Wes Morton of Art and Soul will be joined by Amy Brandwein of Alba Osteria, Matt Hill of Lyon Hall, Liberty Taven & Northside Social, Spike Mendelsohn of Bernaise, We the Pizza & Good Stuff Eatery, and Nick Stefanelli of Bibiana, all mixing up their favorite libations against a backdrop of live DJ entertainment, a luxury auction and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Art & Soul and Rappahannock River Oysters. The $40 admission price to the event will support the No Kid Hungry campaign’s work to ensure all children get the healthy food they need, every day.
The Chefs Behind Bars happy hour will be hosted by Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Washington DC committee, hot off the heels of a wildly successful 2014 tasting benefit, along with the Rooftop Pool & Lounge at The Liaison. Taste of the Nation Washington DC, held March 31st at the National Building Museum, raised more than $180,000 for No Kid Hungry and local beneficiaries including the Capital Area Food Bank, DC Hunger Solutions and Mary’s Center. The funds raised at this year’s Taste of the Nation Washington DC can help feed kids in need up to 1,800,000 healthy meals.
One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation events support No Kid Hungry thanks to generous support from National Presenting Sponsor Sysco and national sponsors American Express and Food Network.
One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, including more than 31,000 kids in Washington, DC. The good news is that this is a solvable problem. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger in this nation by connecting kids in need to nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals and by teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals at home. Since the campaign’s launch, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with more than 107 million additional meals.
June 28, VinoFest, the premier wine and music festival launches at Union Market, in the heart of Washington, DC. Wine lovers unite, bringing the vineyard to the block party with a bevy of chart-topping musicians, art exhibitions, and most importantly – a vast selection of vino! Presented by VinoLovers, a DC-based wine subscription startup, VinoFestDC is a curated experience, bringing together boutique local and imported wines, food vendors, and musical performances.
WHO: Open to the public. Media credentials available.
WHAT: Music and wine festival featuring tastings, musicians, art exhibits, and charitable giving.
WHEN: Saturday, June 28, 2014
2:00 – 10:00 p.m. (wine tasting from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
WHERE: Union Market | 1309 5th St NE | Washington, DC 20002
RSVP: Early Bird – includes concert & wine tasting: $55
General Admission – includes concert & wine tasting: $75 (concert-only tickets available: $50)
Each guest with be treated to complementary glass of sparkling wine in addition, to a four-hour wine tasting from 2-6pm, with eight generous 2oz pours. Sip and enjoy an artistic spin with an art installment presented by DC’s No King Collective – details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Confirmed music acts include Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation, Jesse Boykins III, See-I, Jetty, DJ Spinser Tracy, Clairy Browne And The Bangin’ Rackettes, Body Language, and Bonnie Rash. Jesse Boykins III recently dropped his brand new album Love Appartus, which further adds to the anticipation of his performance at VinoFestDC. “I love the city of Washington DC so to be a part of the inaugural VinoFest will truly be a special experience,” says Jesse Boykins III. “I’m looking forward to it!”
A portion of proceeds benefit two national charities with DC roots – Bike2TheBeach and Dreams for Kids DC. VinoFest’s mission is to blend philanthropy, entrepreneurs, tech, art, music, and food all in one explosive summer party! Tickets will sell out; get yours today!
Join Washingtonian for the hottest ticket of the summer – the AT&T Best Of Washington blowout event! More than 1,800 guests, celebrities, and restaurateurs will fill the National Building Museum to sample, sip, and socialize. Over 60 of Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, such as Central Michel Richard, Blue Duck Tavern, Jose Andres’ Jaleo, and BLT Steak, will serve tastes of their famous dishes. All funds from the silent auction and a portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
WHEN
Wednesday, July 16th
6:00-10:00pm
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
TICKETS
$125 General Admission
$175 Early Admission
MORE INFORMATION
Tickets are now on sale for the National Zoo’s annual Brew at the Zoo event, held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, more than 60 breweries from around the world will travel to D.C. for the beer tasting extravaganza, all in support of wildlife conservation.
Local favorites such as Port City Brewing Company and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery will be joined by popular microbreweries including DC Brau Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Flying Dog Brewery, and New Belgium
“Being able to taste over 60 brews from some amazing craft and microbreweries, all in the park-like setting of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, really sets this event apart,” said Robert Lamb, Executive Director of Friends of the National Zoo. “Where else can you drink beer and support wildlife?”
VIP ticket holders are invited to mingle in the exclusive VIP area where they will receive full pours of beer andcomplimentary food tastings by local restaurants including Matchbox, Nick’s Riverside Grill, and Meridian Pint. VIP guests will get to enjoy special animal demonstrations and will be granted early admission to the event before the general public. VIP tickets are $85 for FONZ members and $100 for nonmembers. General admission tickets are $50 for FONZ members and $65 for nonmembers. Early admission is also available for purchase as an add-on to general
In addition to sampling great hops, guests will be able to purchase food from local spots including Ledo’s Pizza , Rocklands Barbecue and popular food trucks. Guests will be able to mingle with new and old friends while playing lawn games and listening to the live band SLY 45.
Proceeds from the Brew at the Zoo event go toward animal care and conservation at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and around the world. Now that’s something worth toasting!
The 2014 Brew at the Zoo is sponsored by Macy’s, The Animal House from WAMU 88.5, Uber, and TDI.
Tickets are now available for purchase through Ticketmaster. (Please note space is limited and the event typically sells out, so please purchase tickets early.)
This is event is for adults 21 years of age and older.
WHAT: SMITHSONIAN at 8- The Smithsonian’s premier 21+ after-hours event series—a unique mix of culture, art, history, and science, including music, a cash bar, and special access to Smithsonian exhibits, collections, and experts.
WHEN: A Garden of Wonders
WHERE: Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle, Independence Ave., SW
Alice would feel right at home at this madcap party that transforms the Victorian-style Enid A. Haupt Garden into a landscape of delights. As sunset slips into night, the magical setting comes alive with music and dancing, outdoor games (moonlight croquet, anyone?), craft activities, and plenty of surprises.
Find your style inspiration in period garden-party attire or your favorite Alice in Wonderland character. You might not meet a white rabbit, but you can sip specialty cocktails designed by Arlington’s Tortoise & Hare as you wander through the lantern-decked grounds. And speaking of wonders, meet Todd McGrain, whose fantastic large-scale bird sculptures now anchor the corners of the Haupt Garden’s ornately planted lawn.
Capture your evening in Wonderland with EventShare, Washington’s most innovative photo booth, and edit and share your pics instantly on the large HD touchscreen. Make sure your pocket watch is wound: You don’t want to be late for this one-of-a-kind adventure.
SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Enjoy a private bar, two complimentary drinks, and dessert in the Queen of Hearts’ castle (known by day as the Smithsonian Castle).
Cash bar. Must be over 21; valid ID required.
In case of rain, the party moves inside the Smithsonian Castle.
General Admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door, if available. VIP admission tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door, if available.
37th Annual C.O.W.P.I.E.
Saturday July 19, 2014
8:00PM – Midnight
Eastern Market North Hall Building, Washington, D.C. NE
Tickets
$35 IN ADVANCE via PayPal through July 17th
$50 AT THE DOOR FOR ENTRY AND DRINKS
COWPIE, a shortened moniker for Committee of Wyoming People in the East, is held in Washington, D.C. during the opening weekend of Cheyenne Frontier Days. For those who don’t know, Cheyenne, Wyoming is home to the largest rodeo in North America – the “Daddy of ’em All”.® Festivities include everything from muttin busting to bull riding, and nightly boot scoot’n concerts.
The first COWPIE, held in 1977, began the longest living tradition of the Wyoming State Society. Wyoming folk get cowboyed-up in their best boots, hats and big belt buckles for the night of country dancing and western revelry. Dedication to COWPIE among the Wyoming folk is legendary.
WHAT: On Sunday, July 20, audiences across the U.S. will be able to experience a LIVE broadcast from the final performance of Monty Python’s last stage show together.
Fathom Events and Picturehouse Entertainment invite fans to experience comedy legends Monty Python’s long-awaited reunion when Monty Python Live (mostly) is broadcast LIVE to cinemas nationwide on Sunday, July 20 with rebroadcasts on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24.
For the first time in over three decades, comedy legends Monty Python will be performing live on stage together at London’s famed O2 Arena. At a combined age of just 361, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin will once again perform some of their greatest hits, with modern, topical, Python-esque twists.
WHEN: Sunday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. PT
Encore performances on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday July 24
