Nov
3
Fri
2017 SUPERFIERCE Art Exhibit @ Blind Whino Arts Club
Nov 3 all-day

2017 SUPERFIERCE Art Exhibit

Title: Art Industry Movement SUPERFIERCE to Host Month-Long Exhibit and Activation Empowering Female Artists

Dates: October 5th – November 4th

Address:  Blind Whino Arts Club, 700 Delaware Ave., SW, Washington, DC.

Cost: Free

Summary:

SUPERFIERCE—an organization aimed at creating a foundation of support, connectivity and resources to empower female artists will host a month-long art exhibit featuring more than 30 nationally and locally known female artists, photographers and sculptors. Artists include Anne Marchand, Ashley Longshore, Caitlyn Price, Dominique Fierro, Julie Wolfe, Kennedy Yanko, Lana Gomez, Maggie O’Neill, Maryanne Pollock, and more. These interactive installations will be on display with all work available for purchase. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to E-Beauty, an organization that supports women undergoing treatment for cancer through their wig exchange program.  Ongoing activation events are available to the public including an all-ages paint party, Art of Business networking event, and The Business of Beautiful panel discussion. And this year Superfierce aims to raise money to fund five mentorship programs between prominent and up-and-coming artists to further opportunities for women in the arts.  For more information, visit www.superfierce.org.

Nov
4
Sat
2017 SUPERFIERCE Art Exhibit @ Blind Whino Arts Club
Nov 4 all-day

2017 SUPERFIERCE Art Exhibit

Title: Art Industry Movement SUPERFIERCE to Host Month-Long Exhibit and Activation Empowering Female Artists

Dates: October 5th – November 4th

Address:  Blind Whino Arts Club, 700 Delaware Ave., SW, Washington, DC.

Cost: Free

Summary:

SUPERFIERCE—an organization aimed at creating a foundation of support, connectivity and resources to empower female artists will host a month-long art exhibit featuring more than 30 nationally and locally known female artists, photographers and sculptors. Artists include Anne Marchand, Ashley Longshore, Caitlyn Price, Dominique Fierro, Julie Wolfe, Kennedy Yanko, Lana Gomez, Maggie O’Neill, Maryanne Pollock, and more. These interactive installations will be on display with all work available for purchase. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to E-Beauty, an organization that supports women undergoing treatment for cancer through their wig exchange program.  Ongoing activation events are available to the public including an all-ages paint party, Art of Business networking event, and The Business of Beautiful panel discussion. And this year Superfierce aims to raise money to fund five mentorship programs between prominent and up-and-coming artists to further opportunities for women in the arts.  For more information, visit www.superfierce.org.

Nov
8
Wed
Providence Uncorked @ Longview Gallery
Nov 8 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

At this event, local restaurants, chefs, and bars donate food, beverages and/or their culinary skills to set the tone for a fun, casual evening. Over 175 Guests at Uncorked! mix-and-mingle while sampling dishes provided by participating chefs, and then vote for their favorite dish – at the end of the evening whichever chef has the most “votes” is named the Providence Uncorked Champion.

Acting as culinary ambassador and lead participant for the second year in a row is chef Alex McCoy, owner of Alfies and Lucky Buns. Other participating chefs this year include Alex Garcia (The Capital Grille), Travis Weiss (Rebellion & Commodore), Zachary Ridenhour (Sixth Engine/The Salt Line) and Johanna Hellrigl (Johanna’s Table).

The hospital, which is located in Brookland, was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1861 and had its charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln. Its mission is to care for all regardless of their background or ability to pay.

Nov
9
Thu
Food & Friends Pie Day @ Farragut Suare
Nov 9 @ 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Food & Friends will be hosting a community Pie Day in support of its annual Slice of Life Pie Selling Campaign, which funds nutritious, home-delivered meals and groceries to the critically ill in our community. During the event, we will be distributing information aboutSlice of Life and giving away FREE samples of our delicious pies that are for sale to raise funds to support Food & Friends’ mission.

                     

WHEN:            Thursday, November 9th from 11:30am-2:00pm

 

WHERE:          Farragut Square, K St. and 17th St. NW, Washington, DC                                                                        

 

DETAILS:        The 11th Annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale is a simple and delicious way for members of the public to support Food & Friends’ large-scale effort to deliver 1 million healthy meals this year to those in the community living with life-challenging illnesses. The goal this year is to sell 9,000 pies. Each pie purchased will provide ONE FULL DAY of meals, from our kitchen to delivery, for a Food & Friends client.

 

During the event, community members will have the chance to sample our Pumpkin and Apple pies and cast their vote for their favorite flavor! The winner of our “In Pie We Crust” election will go on a flash sale for the remainder of the afternoon. Everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing to win a full Thanksgiving dinner for 4, plus 2 pies.

 

Pies may be purchased directly from Food & Friends or through one of our corporate or individual pie sellers. Visitwww.foodandfriends.org/pie to find a directory of pie sellers, to sign up to help sell pies or to purchase online. Pie sales close on Thursday, November 16th. Pre-purchased pies can be picked up on Tuesday, November 21st at Food & Friends or 30+ convenient locations throughout the region.

Nov
11
Sat
10th Annual YPFP Affairs of State Gala @ City Tavern Club
Nov 11 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

10TH ANNUAL

AFFAIRS OF STATE GALA & FUNDRAISER

 

Who: YPFP

 

What: 10th Annual Affairs of State Gala & Fundraiser

 

When: November 11, 2017, 8:00pm-11:00pm

 

Where: City Tavern Club, 3206 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007

 

Why: Affairs of State is DC’s largest gathering of NextGen leaders across business, government, and civil society. A limited number of press passes will be given to members of the press attending and covering the gala.

 

Quote: “For 10 years Affairs of State has been a highlight on Washington’s

fall social calendar. But this year, Affairs of State will make an even bigger splash – on November 11, we’ll celebrate YPFP’s new impact mission and the emerging voices it amplifies. As the event will occur on Veterans Day, we’ll recognize leaders who have served our country.”
– Jarrel Price, President of YPFP

 

Tickets: Tickets on sale now through November 11th, available here.

 

Nov
18
Sat
VIDA-Thrive 5K Run/Walk @ East Potomac Park
Nov 18 @ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

On Saturday, November 18, VIDA Fitness is hosting its third annual VIDA-Thrive 5K run/walk at East Potomac Park (Hains Point). VIDA Fitness is donating 100 percent proceeds from the event to Thrive DC — a local nonprofit dedicated and committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the D.C. area. 94.7 Fresh FM’s hosts of The Tommy Show, Tommy McFly, Kelly Collis and Jen Richer, will emcee the race. To learn more about the 5K fun run/walk, please visit www.vidathrive5k.com.

59th Annual Holiday Shops @ Dock 5 at Union market
Nov 18 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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.

Nov
19
Sun
59th Annual JLW Holiday Shops @ Dock 5 at Union market
Nov 19 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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.

Nov
29
Wed
Washington Business Hall of Fame @ National Building Museum
Nov 29 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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

Feb
24
Sat
A WINNter Affair @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Feb 24 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM

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

1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

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.