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.
The Washington Business Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and philanthropic
accomplishments of outstanding business leaders in our region who have made significant
contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington. The annual black-tie gala and awards
ceremony brings together 1,200 business and civic leaders and raises over $1 million annually
to support Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s innovative financial literacy, work
readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 students.
More than 100 remarkable laureates have been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of
Fame since its founding in 1988 by Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Greater
Washington Board of Trade, and The Washingtonian. Honorees must be either in the
capstone years of their career or retired from the company most closely associated with their
business accomplishments.
For profiles of this year’s laureates as well as ticket and sponsorship information, please visit
www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 29, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum
WHO: Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Terri McClements, Managing Partner, PwC Mid-Atlantic, and
Chair, 2017 Washington Business Hall of Fame
2017 Laureates:
Philip D. M. de Picciotto – Founder and President, Octagon, Inc.
Michael N. Harreld – Immediate Past President, PNC Bank, Greater Washington
Gracia C. Martore – President & CEO, TEGNA Inc.
Christopher J. Nassetta – President & CEO, Hilton
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/
| 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 |
Chef Kyle Bailey and Barton Seaver will collaborate for a special event at The Salt Line. The evening will celebrate the release of Barton’s new book American Seafood. The event will be a gathering of leaders in the sustainable seafood area and those passionate and curious about it, to continue a conversation that Barton & Kyle have championed through their work – responsible stewardship of America’s waters. To that end, the proceeds from the evening will benefit the Anacostia Riverkeeper, an advocacy group aimed towards protecting and restoring the Anacostia River for all, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership, striving to create a self-sustaining oyster population through ecological restoration that expands economic opportunities in the Chesapeake and Costal Bays.
Guests will enjoy a selection of offerings from Chef Bailey and Barton Seaver, inspired by the bounty of America’s waters as well as libations from Maine Beer Company.
WHEN: Monday, January 29
6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Salt Line will be closed to the public on this day.
WHERE: The Salt Line
TICKETS: $75 – Admission & Book
$50 – Admission Only
Books will also be available for purchase at the event; Barton will speak about his new book and will sign copies. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bartonseaversaltline.eventbrite.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
Dumpling Making Class and Dim Sum Brunch
On Saturday, February 24th, Chef Russell will lead a hands-on cooking class teaching guests how to make pot-stickers and spring rolls with accompanying sauces. This interactive demonstration will guide guests through filling preparation and folding techniques. Following the class, attendees will enjoy a family style brunch including the dishes they cooked in class. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $50 and available here.
On Feb. 24, The Children’s Inn at NIH is hosting A WINNter Affair, a young professionals dance & cocktails event that raises funds to provide free lodging and support services to families of children with rare or critical illnesses who are participating in clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health – often the best and only hope for a treatment. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Event details:
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC 2004
8 p.m. – midnight
event website: http://childrensinn.org/events/7th-annual-winnter-affair/
This event attracts about 400 young professionals and is great for dancing, socializing and enjoying free specialty cocktails served up by some of the area’s best mixologists. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served. There’ll also be a silent auction.
Night Market and Three-Course Chinese New Year Dinner
For guests interested in a sit-down dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year, Chef Smith has created a three-course menu that begins with a Whole Steamed Bronzino, representing family togetherness, made with aged soy, fermented black bean, and chili oil. The second course, representative of the five blessings of the New Year including longevity, riches, peace, wisdom, and virtue, is Whole Soy Lacquered Quail with mustard greens and long wheat noodles. The final course features Chocolate Mochi Cake with tangerine marmalade, which was chosen because the pronunciation of the word “tangerine” sounds much like the pronunciation of the word “money” in Mandarin. Before dinner, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in four live-action stations featuring Whole Roasted Lamb with Steamed Bao Buns, Chinese New Year Chicken Potage, Kanpachi Yu Sheng Sashimi, and Chinese New Year Pork Dumplings. The menu is priced at $85 per person with an additional $35 per guest for an optional wine pairing. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Source’s upstairs dining room. Reservations can be made by phone at 202-637-6100.
Lounge Takeover with Chefs Mike Rafidi and Kevin Tien and Pit Master Joe Neuman
Chef Russell Smith and team will host a lounge takeover from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, with guest chefs Mike Rafidi from Arroz and Requin, Joe Neuman from Sloppy Mama’s BBQ, and Kevin Tien from Himitsu. Multiple dishes from Chefs Smith, Rafidi, and Tien will be available and Pit Master Joe Neuman will be on site with his smoker. Beer will be provided by 3 Stars Brewing and unlimited Wolfgang Puck wines will also be included. Tickets are $50 and available here.
