Events/Things To Do

(WASHINGTON)—Washington National Opera (WNO) today announces an exciting

conclusion to its 2016–2017 season: the 2017 WNO Opera Gala, celebrating WNO

Board Chairman Jacqueline Badger Mars, who will step down as Chairman this

summer. The Gala, on Saturday, June 3, 2017, will include a concert in the Kennedy

Center Opera House featuring the WNO Orchestra and an array of musical stars who

will pay special tribute to Jacqueline Mars’s visionary leadership of WNO: legendary

soprano Renée Fleming, superstar mezzo-soprano and D.C. native Denyce Graves,

and Hamilton Tony Award® winner Leslie Odom Jr. The Gala is presented as part of

JFKC, the Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of John F. Kennedy’s centennial,

and explores the themes of service and gratitude, which are often associated with

President Kennedy.

The Co-Chairmen of the WNO Opera Gala are WNO Life Chairman Mrs. Eugene B.

Casey and Mrs. John F. Mars. The Opera Gala pays tribute to Jacqueline Badger Mars

for her six seasons of leadership of the WNO Board of Trustees. Highlights of her

tenure include the founding of the American Opera Initiative, which for the last five

seasons has helped identify the brightest rising American composers and librettists and

has added their work to the repertory; the programming of an annual opera for families

at the holiday season, including Hansel and Gretel, The Little Prince, and the world

premiere commission of The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me; and the presentation of WNO’s

first-ever complete Ring cycles in 2016, a feat that put WNO into a very elite group of

American opera companies.

“I have been honored to work with Jacquie Mars since 2008, and her imaginative

leadership and guidance have brought WNO unparalleled growth and success while

also making the opera more accessible to a broader audience,” said WNO executive

director Michael L. Mael. “Our next Chairman will certainly have big shoes to fill, but I

am happy that Jacquie will continue to steer this company as a WNO trustee.”

Tickets for the Gala concert start at $49 and are on sale now to Kennedy Center

members. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 10 a.m.

For those who wish to purchase special Gala packages, the evening will begin with a

VIP cocktail reception on the Kennedy Center’s River Terrace at 5:30 p.m., followed by

the Gala concert at 6:30 p.m. After the performance, Gala package holders will depart

the Kennedy Center for elegant black-tie dinners hosted by many ambassadors at their

embassies or residences throughout the city, a longtime tradition of the Opera’s season-
ending social gathering.

The Opera Gala is WNO’s largest fundraiser and one of Washington’s most anticipated

events of the year. Proceeds from the Opera Gala will play a crucial role in advancing

the Opera’s award-wining artistic, educational, and outreach programs.

While the 2016–2017 season is coming to an end, the new season promises

excitement. WNO’s 2017–2018 season includes new productions of Verdi’s epic drama

Aida, the company premiere of Handel’s magical baroque opera Alcina, and Verdi’s

towering masterpiece Don Carlo, plus Rossini’s delightful comedy The Barber of Seville

and Bernstein’s biting satire Candide. The season also features a festival weekend of

four world premieres as part of the American Opera Initiative, the return of the holiday

family opera The Little Prince, two special Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist performances,

and more. Subscription packages are available now.

TICKET INFORMATION:

Tickets for the Gala concert start at $49 and are available online, in person at the

Kennedy Center Box Office, and by calling (202) 467-4600 or (800) 444-1324. For all

other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at

(202) 416-8540.

Christian Heurich’s granddaughter, Jan Evans, will host a special History & Hops at the Heurich

House Museum on July 20 th from 6:30-8:30pm. Mrs. Evans was very close to her grandparents,

Christian and Amelia Heurich, and lived with them for a time in their Dupont Circle mansion. She

will discuss her time in Washington, D.C. as well as her family’s history and legacy. Guests will

be able to speak directly with Mrs. Evans as well as enjoy beer, snacks, and tours of the historic

Heurich House Museum.

Born in Hawaii, Mrs. Evans has lived in Japan, Cuba, Florida, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. A

local business-woman, she is a current board member of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants

of Washington, D.C. and Director of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial. Mrs.

Evans was also instrumental in establishing her grandparents’ home as a museum. Together

with her cousin Gary Heurich, she created the Heurich House Foundation and helped the

organization purchase the Heurich mansion in 2003, from the Historical Society of Washington,

D.C. The Heurich House museum would not exist today, in its intact form, without her

intervention.

Guests at History & Hops will have the chance to meet and speak with Mrs. Evans as she

recounts her time spent in Washington, D.C. with her grandparents between 1930 and 1956.

The museum will also feature a variety of drinks to celebrate Mrs. Evans’ time spent traveling

the world.

Tickets for History & Hops hosted by Jan Evans are $30 per person and include tastings,

snacks, and tours of the Heurich House Museum. For more information and to purchase tickets,

please visit http://bit.ly/HHJuly2017. Guests must be 21 or older.

All proceeds benefit the preservation and growth of the Heurich House Museum.

–“Have You Seen My Tail?” the new children’s book by author Kaitlin Puccio, is
now available for sale. The story will enthrall children as they join Corky the Corgi on a hunt for his missing
tail. At the heart of the tale is a timeless fable about accepting differences and being
comfortable in your own skin (…or fur).
The book’s message about compassion, acceptance, and companionship will appeal to
families looking for engaging tools to raise empathetic and confident children.
A portion of the proceeds from each “Have You Seen My Tail?” purchase will go to Paws of War, an
organization that matches rescue dogs with military veterans suffering from the emotional effects of war.
Kaitlin’s first book, “The Adventures of Celia Kaye,” has been a useful tool for children’s organizations like The
Girl Scouts of Central Texas, with whom Kaitlin collaborated to create a curriculum to educate children about
celiac disease and food allergies, while also teaching the importance of accepting differences.
“Have You Seen My Tail?” was designed by Grammy-nominated record cover designer and artist Sarah
Larnach, who also illustrated “The Adventures of Celia Kaye.”

WASHINGTON, DC AREA BOOK EVENTS
Kaitlin will appear to read and sign “Have You Seen My Tail?” at DC area Pawties this summer. Join her at
Soapstone Market on August 5 from 10 to 11 AM.
THE SEARCH FOR THE REAL LIFE CORKY
Corky is so excited that he discovered the secret of his missing tail, and he wants to tell corgis everywhere!
Send in photos or videos of your corgi being paw-fect and Corky will post them on his Instagram.
The winner will get a mountain of toys, treats, and more pooch-related products for your Instafamous corgi.
Plus, your pup will be featured on Corky’s book page as Corky’s new friend. Give us a woof
at @CorkyWithNoTail and use #IRLCorky to submit. Visit @CorkyWithNoTail on Instagram for details.

Capitol City Brewing Company in celebrating the 18^th annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest at Arlington’s Shirlington Village. Oktoberfest is from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and located at the outdoor streetscape at 4001 Campbell Avenue.

In honor of this tasty holiday Santa Rosa chefs Spike Mendelsohn, Max Albano and John Renninger have each created a limited-edition taco.  On Wednesday, October 4^th diners can order up the Three Amigos Taco Series, which will consist of one of each chef’s specialty taco.

Fried Green Tomato Taco

Cornmeal Fried Green Tomato │ Grilled Corn │ Chipotle Aioli │ Pico │ Cotija

Blackened Shrimp Taco with Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa

Blackened Grilled Shrimp │ Yellow Rice │ Pineapple-Kiwi Salsa │Crema

Steak & Peppers Taco

Grilled Mojo Steak │ Peppers/ Onions │ Jalapeño │ Avocado Crema

The Three Amigos Taco Series will be available for one day only and will be served from open to close (11:00 am – 10:00 pm.)  While enjoying their tacos, guests can also try one of the Santa Rosa’s craft margaritas (on tap,) sip on a seasonal Agua Fresco or order up one of the restaurant’s numerous beers.

To add to the festivities, a Mariachi Band will be on hand from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm playing live music. 

Santa Rosa Taqueria is located at 312 Pennsylvania Ave, SE in Washington, DC.

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27^th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23^rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27^th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23^rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.

POLICE ON HORSES at the Washington International Horse Show

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27^th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23^rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27^th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23^rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.