Events/Things To Do

2015 Signature Chefs Gala of Washington, D.C.
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On October 29, Washington-area professional athletes will step out as fashion models and step up as role models at the 7th Annual Walk This Way Charity Fashion Event. DC-based nonprofit organization Becky’s Fund returns to the Italian Embassy (3000 Whitehaven St. NW) to host its highly anticipated annual fashion show, featuring luxury Italian designer, Canali. This year’s event will also feature a special exhibit called Voices by Brooklyn-based artist and activist Cat Del Buono, whose work was inspired by her two years of volunteering at domestic violence shelters throughout various US cities. Tickets are on sale now. Proceeds will benefit the “Men of Code” program — training athletes to become leaders and allies in the movement to end intimate partner violence — and enable Becky’s Fund to enter three more schools in 2016.

Attendees will have the chance to rub elbows with the DMV’s favorite professional athletes, performers, politicians and elected officials, business leaders and fashion influencers. Tickets for the high profile event start at $250 for standing VIPs and $300 for seated VIPs, and will include specialty drinks, gourmet food and tasty desserts, as well access to the night’s buzz-worthy feature show. Tables range from $900 to $5,000, and sponsorship packages are still available. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.wtwevent.com.

EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, October 29, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St. NW
Washington, DC 20008

Standing VIP Tickets – $250
Seated VIP Tickets – $300
Tables – $900 to $5,000
Sponsor Packages – $5,000 to $50,000

The 36th Annual InterFaith Concert will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb St. NW Washington, DC). The event will begin at 7:30pm and feature an amazing line up of diverse music and dance performances from local religious communities. In addition, we will be honoring Ambassador Jim Nicholson, former Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See with the Interfaith Leadership Award. The Master of Ceremonies will be Ms. Renee Poussaint, former network correspondent for both CBS and ABC and recipient of three national Emmy awards. Reserve your tickets today! tinyurl.com/interfaithconcert. More info: ifcmw.org/concert.

Dewdrop, known as an organizer of clothing swaps in the Washington, DC area, is excited to announce their first-ever home décor swap. Please join Dewdrop on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. at the Keller Williams Arlington location by Courthouse Metro.

Dewdrop asks attendees to bring your pre-loved, stylish home décor items to swap with fellow design lovers. All items have to fit in a blue Ikea bag. All items remaining from the swap will be donated to Goodwill of Greater Washington.

Whether you plan to spend your day shopping, or eating leftovers, come unwind with us at POV dressed in your favorite black attire. This event will be sponsored by Reebok Classics, so pair your outfit with some kicks! We will be giving out prizes to a few lucky guests, including a 1 night stay at the W Hotel.

Dress code: Semi-formal Black attire and sneakers

Doors open at 9pm
Close at 3am

Early bird tickets $10
Second release will be $20

For table reservations please contact 571-2437199 or email Info@jbcevents.com

MUSIC by: Heather Femia (Patio)
Benny C (POV)

This event will be benefitting Miriam’s Kitchen is committed to ending chronic homelessness in DC by establishing meaningful relationships with chronically homeless individuals, connecting them with permanent supportive housing, and ensuring they have the necessary support to remain in housing. Learn more at miriamskitchen.org.

All guests must be 21 and over to attend this event and present a valid ID for event entry.

Print or provide mobile ticket to be scanned at the door.

Fairmont’s  12^th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

5:30 – 7:00 pm.

Fairmont Hotel – 2401 M Street, NW

Family photos with Santa & Rudolph

Refreshments,

Entertainment by Georgetown Visitation Madrigals

holiday crafts

U.S. Marine Corps Presentation of Colors

Free and open to the public

Guests are asked to bring a toy for Toys for Tots

National Geographic Live presents The Science of Delicious, a culinary event celebrating the December issue National Geographic magazine story by the same name. The story, written by David Owen and available here, is part of National Geographic’s Future of Food initiative, a special five-year project that seems to show how what we eat makes us who we are.

While savoring innovative food and drink pairings from Chaplin’s Restaurant, attendees will learn the science behind what tastes good, what tastes bad, and why we even taste at all.

The evening will feature fun and interactive demonstrations, an exclusive look at photos from the magazine story, fascinating conversation among experts and, of course, delicious food and drink.

WHEN: Thursday, December 3, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets (starting at $100) and full event details can be found here:

http://events.nationalgeographic.com/speakers/2015/12/03/science-taste-dc/

WHO: The Science of Delicious will feature presentations from experts and special guests including:

 Pam Caragol, Executive Producer, “EAT: The Story of Food,” National Geographic

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 Chef Myo Htun, Co-owner and Chef, Chaplin’s Restaurant

 Todd James, Senior Photo Editor, National Geographic magazine

 Julie Mennella, Biopsychologist at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, featured in the

National Geographic magazine story, “The Science of Delicious”

 Ari Wilder, Restaurateur and Co-owner, Chaplin’s Restaurant

WHAT:  SMITHSONIAN at 8 presents “James Smithson’s Holiday Birthday Ball: Party Like It’s 1765!”

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, 8 to 11 p.m. (7 to 11 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders)

WHERE: Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Independence Ave., SW (Enter from Independence Ave. or Jefferson Dr., SW)

When it came to gift-giving, James Smithson was a champ. On his death in 1829, the English chemist and mineralogist left his sizeable fortune to the United States—a place he’d never visited—to found “an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge” called the Smithsonian Institution.

Now, on the 250th anniversary of his birth*, it’s time to give him a big thank-you by gathering in the original Smithsonian building, the historic Castle, for a birthday bash inspired by James, his era, and the Smithsonian itself.

It’s going to be a terrific party:

• Learn plenty of quirky and fascinating facts about Smithson in a trivia challenge. Here’s a head start: He was crazy about traveling, has a mineral named after him and he wrote a cookbook.

• Like any proper ball, count on dancing and drinks, including one inspired by James’s own recipe for ginger beer. Music by DJ As-One and cash bar by Tortoise and Hare.

• A scavenger hunt lets guests explore some of the treasures hidden throughout the corners of our weird and wonderful Castle. Pay a visit to Smithson’s crypt along the way.

• Guests can head to the photo booth to create their own “portrait.” As always, there’s no specific dress code for SMITHSONIAN at 8 events, but if guests would like to dress to impress in 18th-century-inspired finery, think fans, feathers, fancy waistcoats, and anything else suitably dramatic to give a period flair to their modern party wear.

• There’ll be some crafty activities, too.

Since there are now about 137 million objects in his collections, Mr. Smithson doesn’t need any gifts. But in the spirit of his generosity, SMITHSONIAN at 8 has partnered with local charity Martha’s Table to help needy families and children this holiday season. Guests may bring their donations with them to the event, and we’ll deliver them to Martha’s Table. For a list of winter clothing needs, click here

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.)

*No one knows the exact date of James Smithson’s birth. His unmarried mom slipped across the Channel to Paris for his birth.

General admission $25

VIP admission $50 (includes early access, open bar, and small bites from 7 to 8 p.m.)

If tickets are available at the door, prices will increase to $30 for General Admission and $60 for VIP Admission.

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