Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 14th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard and lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Filled with tiny white lights and shimmering Christmas trees, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden the perfect venue for a holiday celebration.
Families will take the chill off with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards, members of the United States Marine Corps Reserves will perform a presentation of colors, and Santa Claus and Rudolph will make a special guest appearance. All families are welcome to take a photo with Santo in his Winter Wonderland Suite.
Kelly Collis and Tommy McFly, hosts of 94.7 Fresh FM’s Tommy Show, will serve as the masters of ceremonies.
The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit The U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program, a non-profit organization that collects toys throughout the holiday season and delivers them to needy youngsters. Those attending the event are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated. Additionally, monetary donations are accepted on the organization’s website, www.ToysForTots.org.
The newly renovated Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, at 2401 M Street, NW, is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 413 rooms and luxury suites, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.
Title: Winternational- 6th Annual Embassy Showcase
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 11 am- 2 pm
Location: Atrium at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Description: Winternational is an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open the public, guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some fun holiday shopping-all during the lunch hour!
Participating embassies include (list subject to change): Afghanistan, African Union, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union, Georgia, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Lithuania, Malawi, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center), Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Price: Free
Register at: http://itcdc.com/winternational/
| 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. |
You can dance into the New Year with a spectacular night of music and celebration at the Embassy Row Hotel! Grooving to your own beat with 3 different live DJs and 3 different music channels. Each ticket includes admission for one, headset rental, one complimentary sparkling wine toast, and one fantastic New Years’ Eve night at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, DC.
WHO: 3 Live DJs, 3 Different Music Channels, 1 Spectacular Night of Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, December 31st, 2017 9pm – 1am
WHERE: Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC
TICKETS: $40-50 includes headset rental & sparkling wine toast
CONTACT: For all media inquiries please contact info@
| Spend New Year’s Eve in Adams Morgan at favorite neighborhood gathering place Roofers Union, which hosts a bash complete with an open bar, live music, and a late night buffet on its second floor and rooftop overlooking 18th Street NW. The ticketed party includes an open bar from 10:30pm-2:30am with 10 local draft beers, select wines, and premium spirits like Denizens white rum, Milagro silver tequila, Beefeater gin, Tito’s vodka, and Jim Beam bourbon. All guests are invited to join in a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Guests can also rock out to live music from Jonny Grave & the Tombstones while enjoying drinks and a late night buffet piled high with fried chicken, homemade sausages, dips and more from Executive Chef Jenn Flynn.
Purchase tickets on EventBee: https://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=111960903#/tickets
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| WHEN: | New Year’s Eve
Sunday, December 31 10:30pm – 2:30am
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| WHERE: | Roofers Union
2446 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009 |
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.
Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series takes center stage in the world’s most iconic venues like Capital One Arena, formerly known as Verizon Center, sporting meticulously manicured dirt tracks created with the sole purpose of pushing these perfectly engineered, larger-than-life trucks to the limit. Featuring the eight most intense athletes of Monster Jam, Washington, D.C. fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each competitor using customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and the famous Monster Jam trucks. These world-class athletes vying to be the Washington, D.C. champion are:
- Wonder Woman
- Grave Digger
- Blue Thunder
- Max D
- El Toro Loco
- Zombie
- Monster Mutt Rottweiler
- Megalodon
*Trucks/drivers subject to change.
Washington, D.C.
Capital One Arena, formerly known as Verizon Center, 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Date and Time of Performance:
- Saturday, January 27 @ 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, January 28 @ 1:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
For more information on a Monster Jam near you, please log onto MonsterJam.com or follow us via our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram andYouTube.
Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series takes center stage in the world’s most iconic venues like Capital One Arena, formerly known as Verizon Center, sporting meticulously manicured dirt tracks created with the sole purpose of pushing these perfectly engineered, larger-than-life trucks to the limit. Featuring the eight most intense athletes of Monster Jam, Washington, D.C. fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each competitor using customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and the famous Monster Jam trucks. These world-class athletes vying to be the Washington, D.C. champion are:
- Wonder Woman
- Grave Digger
- Blue Thunder
- Max D
- El Toro Loco
- Zombie
- Monster Mutt Rottweiler
- Megalodon
*Trucks/drivers subject to change.
Washington, D.C.
Capital One Arena, formerly known as Verizon Center, 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Date and Time of Performance:
- Saturday, January 27 @ 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, January 28 @ 1:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
For more information on a Monster Jam near you, please log onto MonsterJam.com or follow us via our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram andYouTube.
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.
