More than 200 crafty bastards from all over North America will be setting up for a home run of a weekend on November 11 & 12 at Nationals Park when the 14th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by the Washington City Paper (WCP), takes over the concourse. Single day and weekend passes to the festival are now on sale via the WCP website.
“The Washington City Paper has always strived to connect the voice and vision of independent artists with our readers. This festival creates an experience where consumers can discover unconventional, hard-to-find arts and crafts, meet the artists, and even make something themselves,” says the fair’s curator Wendy Silverman. “There’ll be surprises at every booth including unique home goods, clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, plush toys, DIY kits, screen-printing, original art, locally produced food, and much more!”
Attendees can start an art collection, get a jump on their holiday shopping, or just treat themselves to something they never knew they have to have at booths from long-time, popular Crafty Bastards, like Cuddles and Rage, DeNada Designs, Eilisain Jewelry, Stitch & Rivet, Rocks & Salt, Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration, and Twenty Two West. In addition, more than 60 first-time vendors will be participating in this fall’s fair, including:
- 1767 Designs (Nashville, TN)
- American Roadtrip Pillows (WDC)
- BeNice.Shop (WDC)
- Cherry Blossom Creative (WDC)
- ChicalooKate (Ann Arbor, MI)
- Emma Sage Fine Art (Arlington, VA)
- Garner Blue (Jackson, TN)
- Happy Clay (New Orleans, LA)
- Hollow Work Ceramics (WDC)
- Hope Honey Farm (Maryland)
- Kakinbow Fashion (Senegal)
- Lo & Behold Naturals (Durham, NC)
- Myriad Mirage (Nyack, NY)
- Out of Print (Hampton Roads, VA)
- Periodically Inspired (Pawtucket, RI)
- RedDoorShades (Woodbridge, VA)
- Suburban Avenger Studios (Baltimore)
- The Rich & Strange (Austin, TX)
- TRUE Syrups & Garnishes (WDC)
- Whispering Willow Soaps (NC)
The two-day outdoor exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nationals Park, located at1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. One-day admission is $6, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Entry at the gate day of will cost $8 ($12 for a weekend pass). Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets are available online at https://dc.craftybastards.com/
This year’s event is made possible in part by partnership with the Washington Nationals. Please visit the Crafty Bastards website for a full listing of sponsors, beer and food vendors, and more. Parking is available in select garages for $10 or at metered parking on the street in the neighborhood. We highly suggest car-sharing services or taking Metro to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the green line.
Start window-shopping and plotting out a “must shop” list for Crafty Bastards by visiting the recently launched online Vendor Gallery, and be sure to follow @CraftyBastards on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for featured #CraftyBastards items.
On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.
Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.
On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.
Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.
| Event: | Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out Live! |
| Date: | Friday, December |
| Location: | 7 pm EST – Show Place Arena, Maryland 9 pm EST – Capital One Arena, DC |
| Acts: | Nick Cannon, Rip Micheals, DC Young Fly, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, Karlous Miller, DJ D-Wrek, Conceited, Hitman Holla and special guest Wale and Yo Gotti. |
| Tickets: | Available on ticketmaser.com and start at $30 available |
| Description: | The only thing more exciting than watching Wild ‘N Out on television is seeing them up close and in-person. The high-energy live improv show is a mix of hilarious stand-up comedy performances and the games that makes Wild ‘N Out famous. Hosted by the master of ceremonies Nick Cannon, Wild ‘N Out Live guarantees a night of laughter with the show’s incredible gang of improvisers: Rip Micheals, DC Young Fly, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, DJ D-Wrek, Conceited, Hitman Holla and more. |
ArtJamz is hosting an arty New Year’s Eve party Dec 31st to Jan 01st from 10PM to 1AM. The 3HR ArtJamz Glitter Ball Extravaganza features jamming music, hors d’oeuvres, canvas and walls revelers can paint on, a midnight neon champagne toast and TONS OF GLITTER. Come midnight, the ArtJamz Dupont Studio will be transformed into a rocking neon-splashed art studio filled with partying Picassos, revelling Rothkos and crazy Kahlos. Not only can guests paint and glitter bomb their own canvas all night, but there will be a large group canvas where everyone can paint and write their resolutions. Packages range from $70 to $110
Register at
https://app.getoccasion.com/p/
Locations
ArtJamz Dupont Studio, 1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20009
Attire: tuxedo tshirt and formal sneakers.
Acclaimed magician and mentalist David Morey will return to enchant guests in The Hay-Adams’ landmark restaurant, The Lafayette, with an interactive evening of grand alchemy and gourmet dining, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. This parlor-style entertainment of cutting-edge magic is designed to engage and delight Morey’s private audience while they enjoy a three-course dinner paired with premium wines. Limited to 18 guests in The Lafayette’s private dining room, one will participate with Morey, who has entertained presidents of the United States including Barack Obama. He has captivated guests on six continents studying and appearing on stage with other outstanding magicians such as David Copperfield, Uri Geller, Jeff McBride, Tony Clark and Eugene Burger. This ‘Beyond Imagination’ dinner is priced at $195 per person, including tax and gratuity, and reservations are required. Tickets are available at:https://www.hayadams.com/
The evening performance begins at 6:00 PM with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an exquisite menu, with wines paired to perfection, designed and prepared by Executive Chef Nicolas Legret and his culinary team. A sample menu with wine pairing that will truly elevate the table for the evening begins with Brut Champagne, Taittinger “La Française” NV, served with a selection of hors d’oeuvres. Next, guests may indulge in an Amuse-Bouche of Lobster Medallion, with Sturia Prestige Caviar, followed by Vegetable, Truffle and Oxtail Consommé with puff pastry crust; Venison Loin, Spiced Carrot Purée, Braised Salsify, Roasted Pear, Sauce Poivrade, matched with wines such as Domaine LaRoche “Saint Martin” Chablis 2015 and Domaine Berthet-Raye Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013. Taylor Fladgate First Estate Reserve Porto accompanies dessert, Chocolate Dome, providing a sweet finish to a magical evening.
One of today’s most sought-after guests, Morey appears regularly as a keynote speaker and performer at Fortune 100 conferences and events. He enthralls his audience at notable venues, including his recent appearance at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle, which showcases parlor and stage venues and has a history of featuring other great entertainers like Johnny Carson and Steve Martin.
Morey is the award-winning author of The Underdog Advantage: Using the Power of Insurgent Strategy to Put Your Business on Top (McGraw-Hill) and the forthcoming Magic for Business; Let the World’s Greatest Magicians Unlock Your Strategic Imagination (Mango Press). He is the chairman of DMG Global, a strategic consultancy. He is the founder of MMG, a consortium of magicians and entertainers, known for leveraging magic as a metaphor to empower imagination. To learn more about David Morey, please visit http://moreymagic.com/.
The Hay-Adams is located at 800 16th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006, across Lafayette Square from the White House. The historic Hay-Adams offers guests Washington’s most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John’s Church, the “Church of the Presidents.” Ranked the No. 1 Top Hotel in Washington, DC and the No. 5 Best Hotel in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards in 2017, the hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Museums, the Washington Monument, the National Mall, as well as convenient to Metro stations and the convention center. For reservations or more information call (202) 638-6600 or visit their website at www.hayadams.com.
The longest running annual designer warehouse sale today announced the date for its once a year winter event. Deemed in the region as the “Super Bowl of Shopping Event” (always occurring the Saturday of Super Bowl weekend), the 13th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, February 3rd in Alexandria. The sale will take place at the Westin Hotel located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria. The fun, yet casual, free to enter event will include a variety of new boutiques and retailers not only located in Alexandria, but throughout the Metro region.
Participating merchants include (as of January 2nd):
Clothing
CCH Collective
Duchess M
Brit Ryan
Gossypia
Hysteria
- McLaughlin
Kiskadee
Lettie Gooch
Lululemon
Lynn Louisa
Mission Edit
Pacers
Perwinkle
Sara Campbell
The Hive
TSALT
Wrabyn
Home & Culinary
Coco Blanca
Jewelry & Accessories
Eye to Eye
Fornash
Mystique
Queen Bee
She’s Unique
Top It Off
Kids
Little Birdies
Shoes
Bishop Boutique
The Shoe Hive
To celebrate its ‘Lucky 13’ year, the event will have a variety of promotional activities such as:
- In-line giveaways & prizes from participating boutiques valued at $1,000;
- Mind the Mat – complimentary pilates and yoga classes between 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.;
- AR Workshop Alexandria – Offering hands-on classes for creating custom home decor using raw materials, AR Workshop Alexandria will be on-site offering a complimentary hands-on activity to get your creative juices flowing. Stop by between 8-10am and make a mini project you will get to take home.
- Truly Spiked & Sparkling Hard Seltzer Tasting Bar;
- Salon DeZen – Complimentary glitter and mini braid bar from 8:00 a.m – 9:00 a.m.
Deal seekers will find the very best from Alexandria’s and the regions finest retailers and indie brands with various brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise, and throughout the day the sale has a steady pace of shoppers. Folks that decide to wait until the last few hours of the sale can score even more markdown deals with merchants looking to move seasonal merchandise.
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. The pass will be good for yourself and a guest to enjoy the sale a full hour before the doors open to the public. Contest ends midnight on Wednesday, January 31st. Lucky winner will be notified on February 1st. Visit www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ALXWarehouseSale/ for details.
Shoppers can enjoy ample street parking and $5 garage parking at select garages surrounding the Westin Alexandria (visit website for location details). The Westin will also offer a shuttle the King Street Metro starting at 7 a.m.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 13th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 3, 2018
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter/Instagram: @OTBoutiques Hashtag: #ALXWarehouseSale
Join in Wednesday, February 7th at 8 am at Joe’s Movement Emporium in the Gateway Arts District for the Art & Business Breakfast – a conversation about the value of arts and culture in creating successful business communities with Joe’s Founder and Executive Director Brooke Kidd and Nizam Ben Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl. The Art & Business Breakfast is an annual Joe’s event that began in 2015 with special guest Andy Shallal of Busboys and Poets.
