Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase is pleased to welcome members and friends of the Junior League of Washington on Thursday, April 4, 6:30-8:30pm, for a special spring fashion presentation by stylist and editor of Project Beltway, Rachel Cothran. Guests can enjoy makeovers from Bobbi Brown and hors d’oeuvres and sips from Ridgewells Catering as they watch members of the JLW model the top spring trends and pick up tips on how to incorporate these styles and key pieces into their own wardrobes.
Following the fashion presentation, Junior League members will have the opportunity to shop the store, and ten percent of sales from all purchases will benefit the Junior League of Washington’s efforts to improve literacy throughout the greater metropolitan area of Washington, DC. In honor of their Centennial, JLW volunteers have committed to purchasing and distributing 100,000 new books to children as part of the RESOLUTION READ program. Just $5 will buy two new, age-appropriate books for children in the DC area.
The second annual Spring Fashion Seminar for the Junior League of Washington will take place in At Your Service on Floor 2. Tickets are $10.00 in advance for both JLW members and guests; $15.00 onsite. Tickets can be purchased at www.jlw.org.
The 2013 Opera Ball will be hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States Claudio Bisogniero and his wife Laura Denise Bisogniero at their official residence Villa Firenze. Opera Ball will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 and is a highlight of the city’s cultural, philanthropic, and social season.
Constance Milstein de La Haye St. Hilaire will be the Chair of this year’s Opera Ball. Ms. Milstein is a longtime patron of Washington National Opera and is a member of its board of trustees. She is also a member of the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts, among her many other charitable endeavors.
Natalia Cobo de Bulgheroni of Argentina will serve as International Chair. Adrienne Arsht, who chaired last year’s Opera Ball, will serve as Honorary Chair.
“As we mark the beginning of the Year of Italian Culture and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, we are very proud to host the 2013 Opera Ball,” said Claudio Bisogniero, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States. “Opera is a vital part of Italy’s national identity, and we are happy to celebrate this beautiful part of our culture with our close friends at Washington National Opera.”
As in previous years, the elegant black-tie event will include intimate dinners hosted by many ambassadors at their embassies throughout the city. Following these private dinners, guests will gather at Villa Firenze for a festive evening of dancing, dessert, and music. Guests can look
forward to a special toast to Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th birthday and to performances of popular arias from Italian operas by members of WNO’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.
Opera Ball is WNO’s largest fundraiser and one of Washington’s most anticipated events of the year. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Opera Ball support the Opera’s awardwinning artistic, educational, and outreach programs. Recent Opera Balls have been hosted at the
embassies of the United Arab Emirates (2012), the People’s Republic of China (2011), the Russian Federation (2010), Germany (2009), and France (2008). Italy last hosted the Opera Ball in 2006.
2013 NFTE DC Region Dare to Dream Gala
5:30 pm-Youth Entrepreneur Showcase and Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm-Gala Dinner & Awards
9:00 pm-Dessert Reception and Showcase Reopens
On April 10, 2013 N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its annual gala to honor the clients,volunteers and supporters of the organization.
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is the Gala Honorary Steering Committee Chairwoman and Fredrick and Kim Humphries (Fred – NSV Board of Directors & VP of U.S. Government Affairs for Microsoft; KIM – NSV volunteer & supporter), Ken Lowe (CEO Scripps Networks International) are the Gala Steering Committee Chairs.
N Street Village will present Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO) with the Founders’ Award, which recognizes individuals whose professional and personal efforts have provided new opportunities for the most vulnerable in our society.
Supporters of N Street Village choose to donate their time and resources because they believe in the valuable work of the organization. Some members of the community who support N Street Village and are expected to attend the gala on April 10th include, but are not limited to: Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator and Mrs. Tom Daschle, Senator and Mrs. Byron Dorgan, Councilmember Jack Evans, Senator and Mrs. Tim Johnson, Congressman and Mrs. Steven La Tourette.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
6:30pm EST: Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:30pm EST: Program and Dinner
How is N Street Village Unique?
· N Street Village is the largest provider of women-only services for D.C.’s homeless population, serving over 63% of D.C.’s adult female homeless population.
· N Street Village provides a self-contained continuum of supportive services and housing in order to help women achieve stability and improved quality of life.
· N Street Village focuses on creating a safe and welcoming community where women are empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
How many women does N Street Village help?
· N Street Village is the largest homeless service provider for women. We serveover 60% of the adult, single homeless women in Washington, D.C.
Many clients face multiple challenges:
· 82% of the clients suffer from addiction, mental illness, or both – these factors are often primary contributors to instability in living situations.
· 84% of the clients report a trauma history (physical, sexual, emotional abuse history)
· 11% of the clients report living with HIV
· Additional reasons women come to N Street Village include lack of affordable housing and insufficient permanent supportive housing resources for women with mental illness, chronic physical health problems, job loss, eviction and home foreclosure.
What services does N Street Village provide?
· Basic Needs – Food, clothing, showers, referrals, and crisis support are addressed through Bethany Women’s Center, open 365 days a year.
· Integrated Health – Services that support the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our clients,including mental health groups and individual counseling, psychiatry, primary medical care, addiction recovery groups, individual wellness counseling, expressive arts classes, and holistic services (e.g., chiropractic, massage, reiki).
· Housing – Five residential programs at two sites provide a range of housing options for women: transitional shelter, addiction recovery housing, long-term transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and housing for women living with HIV/AIDS. N Street Village also operates 51 units of affordable housing forlow-income individuals and families.
· Income and Employment – The Education and Employment Center provides women with access to training opportunities and job placement and retention support.
More information on the 2013 Gala:
· Gala Honorees: Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO); Senator Kirsten Gillbrand (D-NY)
· 450 people are expected to attend this year’s gala
· Approximately $620,000 will be raised for N Street Village
· All raffle and on-line auction prizes are donated
On April 10, 2013 N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its annual gala to honor the clients,volunteers and supporters of the organization.
HONORING: Senator Roy and Mrs. Abigail Blunt & Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
with Founders’ Awards presented by Senator Amy Klobuchar
6:30 pm | Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
7:30 pm | Dinner and Program
Back by Popular Demand – N Street Village Online Auction – Opening in March 2013!
Business Attire | Valet Parking Available
You’re Invited to the most exclusive black tie fundraising gala in DC this spring
You are cordially invited to the 2013 LLS Black Tie Fundraising Gala hosted by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year nominee, Nora Sommerkamp, and Social DC Public Relations on Friday, April 12th from 7-11pm at the Artisphere in Rosslyn, VA.
The fundraising gala will feature a red carpet V.I.P. reception from 7 to 8pm, followed by general admission entry from 8 to 11pm. There will be a variety of appetizers and drinks, as well as live Latin and hip hop dance and music performances like Crash Boom Bang.
Candidates for the LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year title compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Every dollar raised counts as one vote, and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks; the top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles
If you would like to purchase tickets for the event please visithttp://noramwoy2013.
Art for Sale at New ArtJamz Studio
Washington DC’s most curiously non-curated art gallery and exhibition is back – the next ArtJamz Artz Bazaar is Sunday, April 14th from noon to 4PM. It’s free, open to the public, there is a bar … and did we mention lots of affordable art?
12:00pm til 4:00pm, Sun Apr 14 @ ArtJamz, 1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
A typical DC Art Gallery is quiet with lots of white walls. When ArtJamz turns its Dupont Studion into our Artz Bazaar it is anything but that. Indeed , the Artz Bazaar is an opportunity to discover and collect an assortment of local and affordable art, all while enjoying the upbeat public art studio and lounge at ArtJamz. The best part is that all works are from local artists, and they are priced between $35 and $500. That’s right, no outrageous art fees, because, well, we make our living off painting and drinking, and don’t need to sell $50,000 art. The bi-monthly Artz Bazaar is dedicated to providing original artwork to DC area residents so they can start, or add to, their collections without having to go to Sotheby’s or draw on napkins to get it done. This is the perfect opportunity to support your local artists and expand your art collection, and have a few drinks in the process. Don’t worry, we will still be hosting ArtJamz sessions and listening to great music – we have two floors now! ArtJamz Artz Bazaar April 14th Noon-4:00PM Free and open to public 1728 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20002 artzbazaar@artjamzdc.com Want to showcase your work in the Artz Bazaar? Email artzbazaar@artjamzdc.com Please title your email Artz Bazaar. April 14th bazaar submissions due April 1st. Submissions for the June 16th Artz Bazaar due by May 1st. Include artist statement, cv and portfolio. Or attach five work low rez samples. We’ll send you more information about the business side of things when we get your query. The ArtJamz Artz Bazaar started in 2012 as a way to encourage the Washington DC metro area to collect more local art. During our past Artz Bazaars we have sold a number of pieces and helped expose a wide range of our culturally curious artjammers to local art.
price free
The Gourmet Gala is a fundraising dinner where Members of Congress and other Washington notables participate in a competitive cook off to support the March of Dimes
DC fashionistas and fellas will peruse hundreds of vintage and newly designed jewelry pieces on April 17, 2013 at the ART BUZZ Jewelry Trunk Show at Vera Cruz Gallery. Jewelry pieces for both men and women will be priced at an affordable $15 to $100. Guests can also enter for the chance to win a signature piece from each designer that evening.
Hosted by the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborativeboard members Cher Castillo Freeman and Jade Floyd, along with Ora Nwabueze, owner of Vera Cruz Gallery, the ART BUZZ Remix will raise funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s Arts for Every Student Program. Guests will also preview the newest exhibition at Vera Cruz Gallery featuring the work of New York based artist Haruto Imamura.
ART BUZZ is designed to showcase the works of DC designers and actively raise funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s Arts for Every Student (AFES) program.
AFES provides DC public and chartered schools with access to cultural opportunities throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The DC Collaborative ensures that nearly 30,000 underserved DC public schools benefit from the region’s rich array of arts amenities. They provide free transportation and free tickets to music, dance, and theater experiences; plus trips to The Kennedy Center and museums.
$10 donation at the door directly benefits the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative; entry includes one drink ticket and light appetizers. Additional alcohol available for purchase.
WHO:
Designers include:
· Gail Murdock
· Elizabeth Rothschild
