SMITHSONIAN at 8, in cooperation with Smithsonian Gardens, presents “A Party for the Season: A Garden of Colors”
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2, 8 to 11 p.m. (7 to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)
WHERE: Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Independence Ave., SW (Enter on Independence Ave. or Jefferson Dr., SW)
There’s no better place to celebrate the colors of fall than the Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian’s fabled Castle. Spend an early-autumn evening exploring the seasonal beauty of the garden guided by staff from Smithsonian Gardens, dancing to music by DJ Alkimist, raising a toast with seasonal brews in our pop-up beer garden, and showing off your own party-going colors.
Some of the evening’s features include:
• Tours of the grounds with staff from Smithsonian Gardens, with a special focus on plants that change color in the fall
• A beer garden featuring seasonal specials courtesy of Ommegang Brewery and Boulevard Brewing Company
• A photo booth to capture pics you’ll want to share
• A pumpkin-carving demo
• A cash bar provided by Tortoise and Hare
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SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Exclusive early access to the event from 7 to 8 p.m., including an open bar featuring beer, wine, and specialty cocktails and small bites. (Please note that these VIP benefits are available only between 7 and 8 p.m.)
Note: The party happens no matter the weather! In case of rain, we’ll move inside the historic Smithsonian Castle.
General admission $25
VIP admission $50 (includes early access, open bar, and small bites from 7 to 8 p.m.)
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Must be 21 years old with valid photo ID to attend.
For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com
About SMITHSONIAN at 8
Inspired by the world of the Smithsonian, the SMITHSONIAN at 8 event series offers one-of-a-kind experiences for guests 21+. With themes from the local to the global, these after-hours gatherings combine music, food and drink, and unique settings to create evenings that are smart, adventurous, and memorably entertaining.
On October 2nd, Washington DC area native and The Bachelor/Bachelor in Paradise cast member, Ashley Iaconetti is bringing her fellow Bachelor in Paradise cast members to the DC area for “One Night in Paradise: A Bachelor Benefit” for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Capital Area chapter and the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Child Life Services.
Tickets are open to all ages and guests will be able to mingle with their favorite Bachelor in Paradise cast members, including Ashley Iaconetti, Jade Roper, Carly Waddell, Jared Haibon, JJ Lane, Joe Bailey, Juelia Kinney, Joshua Albers and Lauren Iaconetti, at a Bachelor style cocktail party at Velocity Five in Centerville VA. The evening will include a silent auction of some of the cast member’s favorite Paradise items as well as a special Bachelor Rose Ceremony, hosted by newly engaged Jade Roper, where attendees could win the chance to spend some one-on-one date time with their favorite cast member.
Proceeds from the evening benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Capital Area chapter and the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Child Life Services, two organizations close to Ashley’s heart. Her father’s best friend and fellow Anesthesiologist at INOVA Fairfax Hospital Dr. Steven Lussos lost his son Chris at the age of 27 from complications related to his treatment during the ages of 15 -18 for T-Cell Lymphoma. Chris was aided and comforted by Child Life advocates during his Lymphoma treatments and related surgeries. The combinations of these two experiences, those of dealing with diagnosis, treatment, side effects and personal effects of living and dying from lymphoma, along with the compassionate care given to those undergoing medical treatment and being guided and comforted by members of a child life program motivated and inspired Ashley to bring her fellow Bachelor in Paradise friends together to benefit these to amazing organizations.
Below is more information about the event, a link to buy tickets and a link to the event image for your use. Please let me know if you are able to share something about this with your readers.
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TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-night-in-paradise-a-bachelor-benefit-tickets-18700698292
WHEN: October 2, 2015
8:00pm-12:00am
Doors open at 8:00pm for VIP ticket holders and 9:00pm for General Admission
WHERE: Velocity Five
5825 Trinity Parkway
Centreville, VA 20120
WHO: Bachelor In Paradise cast members: Ashley Iaconetti, Jade Roper, Carly
Waddell, Jared Haibon, JJ Lane, Joe Bailey, Juelia Kinney, Joshua Albers and Lauren Iaconetti
WHAT: A Bachelor in Paradise style cocktail hour along with silent and Bachelor
contestant auction to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National
Capital Area chapter and the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Child Life Services. The event is open to all ages.
General Admission tickets: $35
Include entrance into event, cocktail party with the cast and one Bachelor
auction ticket. Doors open at 9:00pm.
VIP tickets: $50
Include exclusive early cocktail party, meet & greet photo with entire cast, two bachelor auction tickets and special take home rose. Doors open at 8:00pm.
7950 Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA
Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated epicurean festival, the annual Taste of Georgetown, celebrates its 22nd year on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. with more than 60 creative tastes from over 30 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, as well as an expansive Craft Beer & Wine Garden. The popular foodie event will take place in the heart of Georgetown, on K Street NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Presale early bird ticket deals are now available atwww.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Keep up to date with the event via the Facebook Event.
Attendees can stop by the Kids Canteen for FREE activities including facepainting, bocce ball, and more fun for kids of all ages. Plus, meet your favorite characters on WETA Kids, Peg + Cat!
The longstanding event is presented and sponsored annually by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) and benefits the homeless support services of the Georgetown Ministry Center. The event began over 20 years ago by Grace Episcopal Church and its former rector David Bird and congregant Robert Egger, who went on to establish DC Central Kitchen.
View a list of participating restaurants and their “tastes” here.
WHAT: The 22nd annual Taste of Georgetown, an outdoor epicurean festival presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) featuring more than 60 signature dishes from more than 30 of Georgetown’s top restaurants. The all-day event will feature sizeable samples of sweet and savory tastes, a Craft Beer & Wine Garden, foodie competitions, kid’s activities, and much more.
WHO: More than 30 Georgetown restaurants, Birreria Paradiso, ENO Wine Bar and Chez Billy Sud in the Craft Beer & Wine Garden, and the Taste Marketplace, featuring local and national merchants.
WHY: Discover signature dishes from Georgetown dining spots, from new concepts to established favorites, while supporting the Georgetown Ministry Center’s homeless support services.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on K Street, NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street along scenic Georgetown Waterfront Park.
COST: FREE to attend; Tickets are $5 for one tasting or $20 for five tastings (online presale only); Craft Beer and Wine Garden tickets are $4 for one tasting or $10 for three (also available day-of). Presale tickets are available NOW at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Tickets are available onsite at the event for $5 per tasting and $4 per Craft Beer & Wine Garden tasting and will be CASH ONLY.
Prost! Capitol City Brewing Company will host its sixteenth annual Oktoberfest beer festival celebration on Saturday October 3 from noon to 7 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington. Ticket sales begin at 11:00 a.m. and beer taps close at 6:00 p.m. Entrance is free for children and non-drinkers.
Enjoy a “familiennachmittag” or “family afternoon” like the Germans do in Munich. Capitol City invites beer-drinkers and festival-goers alike to dress in traditional German garb and enjoy the tastes of authentic Bavarian brews, bratwurst and pretzel –or brezlen as the Germans call it. More than 65 regional breweries will set up taps and share ale and lager samples with the thousands of anticipated guests from the national capital region. Several participating local, regional and national breweries include Starr Hill, Mad Fox, Fair Winds, Hellbender, Ocelot, Ballast Point, Firestone Walker, Blue Mountain, Green Flash, Parkway, Schlafly, St. George, Terrapin, New District, Adroit Theory, Avery and Hardywood. For a full list of participating breweries, please visit http://capcitybrew.com/oktoberfest15.php.
Capitol City will feature three signature Oktoberfest beers — the Dr. Punkinstein, Smoketoberfest and the popular Oktoberfest Lager (full beer descriptions below). Beer lovers can dance to live Alpine folk music as they taste select handcrafted beers and snack on authentic German cuisine from numerous food tents and a variety of Shirlington Village eateries. Capitol City Brewing Company will also serve traditional German favorites including bratwurst, sauerkraut and the signature fresh soft pretzels.
Capitol City’s three featured Oktoberfest beers include:
Dr. Punkinstein – Pumpkin Porter brewed with chocolate, honey, and crystal malts and flaked oats for a smooth finish. Brown sugar, cinnamon, clover, ginger, nutmeg and allspice are all in the boil in addition to 150 lbs. of “gourd-y” goodness.
Smoketoberfest – A hearty spin on a traditional Marzen, this copper beer is packed with six kinds of malt and noble hops. Capitol City Brewing Company uses Apple/Cherrywood smoked barley that is grown in the northern Neck of Virginia and floor malted by Copper Fox Distillery. This brew blend produces a pleasant, smoky character that is ideal with brats, bacon and grilled meats.
Oktoberfest Lager – An easy- drinking fall lager, brewed with Munich, Abbey, and Carahell malt, then moderately hopped with noble German hops. Full and complex malt profile, lovely copper hue; perfect for the festival season!
The $30 admission ticket for beer drinkers includes an official Oktoberfest wristband, a Capitol City branded tasting glass and 10 drink tickets. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase for $1 each with a five-ticket minimum. Admission is free for non-drinkers. Beer-drinkers must be 21+ to purchase a ticket.
For more information on Capitol City Brewing Company, please visit: www.capcitybrew.com. Find Capitol City Brewing Company on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapCityBrew and on Twitter: @CapCityBrewers.
WHO: Capitol City Brewing Company
More Than 65 Area Breweries, Local Restaurants and Vendors
WHAT: 16th Annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest
#CapCityOFest
Featuring Fall Seasonal Brews
Live Authentic Alpine Music and Dancing
Traditional German Fare including Pretzels and Bratwurst
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2015
Noon – 7 p.m.
All Beer Taps Close at 6 p.m.
*Oktoberfest 2015 will be held rain or shine*
WHERE: The Village at Shirlington
4001 Campbell Avenue
Outdoor Streetscape
Arlington, VA 22206
COST: $30 includes: wristband, tasting glass and 10 drink tickets
Additional drink tickets $1 each with a five-ticket minimum
Ticket sales start at 11 a.m.
Free for non-drinkers
Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated epicurean festival, the annual Taste of Georgetown, celebrates its 22nd year on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with creative tastes from more than 35 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants, as well as an expansive Craft Beer & Wine Garden. For the second year in a row, the Taste will move from Wisconsin Avenue to K Street, along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. Presale tickets will be available soon at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com.
Founded by former Grace Episcopal Church rector David Bird congregant Robert Egger—who went on to establish DC Central Kitchen—Taste of Georgetown is presented and sponsored annually by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) and benefits the Georgetown Ministry Center.
WHAT: The 22nd annual Taste of Georgetown, an outdoor epicurean festival presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) featuring signature dishes from more than 35 of Georgetown’s top restaurants. The all-day event will feature sizeable samples of sweet and savory tastes, a Craft Beer & Wine Garden, foodie competitions, kid’s activities, and much more.
WHO: More than 35 Georgetown restaurants, plus the Taste Marketplace, featuring local and national merchants. Stay tuned for the list of participating merchants!
WHY: Discover signature dishes from Georgetown dining spots, from new concepts to established favorites.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on K Street, NW along Georgetown Waterfront Park.
COST: FREE to attend; Tickets are $5 for one tasting and $20 for five tastings (online presale only); Craft Beer and Wine Garden tickets are $10 for three (online presale only), and $4 for one tasting. Presale tickets will be available soon at www.tasteofgeorgetown.com. Tickets are available onsite at the event and are $5 per tasting and $4 per Craft Beer & Wine Garden tasting.
SHARE & DISCOVER: Follow event announcements, updates and offers using #TasteofGeorgetown across social media.
Atlas Brew Works 2nd Anniversary This Saturday, October 3, 2015
This Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 5 pm, help Atlas Brew Works celebrate their second anniversary! Forget the rain, we’ll be partying inside and it will be pouring awesome beer and music at this party! We’ll have a beer trailer with nothing but fresh Atlas brews, Cap Mac and Carnivore BBQ will be serving up their specialties and Bumper Jacksons, South Rail and Justin Trawick & The Common Good will take the stage for an afternoon of great live music.
Your $10 ticket includes admission to the fest, your first beer AND a donation to Lucky Dog Rescue. Additional beers can be purchased at the party. Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 5 pm at the brewery – 2052 West Virginia Ave. NE, Washington, DC. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Get your tickets now at tickets.ontaponline.com. Tickets are limited and last year did sell-out.
On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8:00 p.m., Facing Addiction will host an all-star comedy benefit, “A Tribute to Lost Laughs,” at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. The event will feature Bill Burr, Tom Papa, Nick DiPaolo and Mark Lundholm and will be hosted by Jesse Joyce. The event will also include special appearances from Maryann Giraldo and family (in honor of the late Greg Giraldo) and Maureen Wittels (in honor of the late Harris Wittels), and is produced along with Rocky Benloulou-Dubin of Rockster Productions Inc. a long time member of the comedy community as a booker and producer. Tickets are currently on sale, and can be purchased here: livemu.sc/1PyW6WI.
Facing Addiction, a new, national organization that will serve as a voice for the over 85 million Americans impacted by addiction, is hosting “A Tribute to Lost Laughs” the day before their “UNITE to Face Addiction” rally, a free event on the National Mall taking place on October 4, 2015. At the rally, Facing Addiction, along with over 500 diverse organizations from around the country, will launch a first-of-its-kind campaign to confront America’s denial about the most urgent health crisis facing our nation today – addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
WHO: Bill Burr, Tom Papa, Nick DiPaolo, Jesse Joyce, Mark Lundholm and Facing Addiction
WHAT: Unite to Face Addiction All-Star Comedy Benefit, “A Tribute to Lost Laughs”
WHERE: Warner Theater
513 13th St NW
Washington D.C.
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
HOW: Tickets are available now at livemu.sc/1PyW6W
FALL COMEDY CRUISE
Cruisers are invited to climb aboard the Spirit of Mount Vernon on Saturday, October 3rd to experience an unforgettable night of comedy hosted by DC’s own funny man, Mike Brooks. Comedian Mike Brooks is one of today’s hottest rising stars and has been featured on HBO Def Comedy Jam, BET Comic View, P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy, and 1st Amendment Stand Up, to highlight a few. Comedy cruise fans might also know him from his role in the feature film “The Salon” with Vivica A. Fox. Performances from additional featured comedians include: Big Mac, Laughin Lenny, and Teddy Carpenter. With prices from $49.90 per adult (all passengers must be age 21+ with valid ID), the comedy cruise will begin boarding at 8:00pm and will cruise from 9:00pm to Midnight. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, views of Washington DC from the water, a Moonlight Buffet, cash bar, and more! To purchase tickets or for additional information please call 866-302-2469.
MOONLIGHT BUFFET
Oven Roasted Chicken Wings
BBQ Meatballs
Mac & Cheese
Green Beans
Vegetable Crudité
Ranch Dip
Cheese Platter with Crackers
Nacho Bar
Chips, Cheese Sauce, Salsa, Sour Cream & Jalapeños
*** Special Promo Code: Use code COMEDY to Save 15% on this cruise for a limited time**
