Apr
14
Sun
Artz Bazaar @ ArtJamz
Apr 14 @ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

 

 
Apr
18
Thu
ART BUZZ Jewelry Trunk Show @ Vera Cruz Gallery
Apr 18 @ 10:30 PM – Apr 19 @ 12:30 AM

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:

· April Fish Jewelry

· Calamarie

· Prissy Treasures

· Gail Murdock

· Deidree Bennett 

· Elizabeth Rothschild

· Soyini George

 

Apr
19
Fri
Annual French Market @ Georgetown, DC's Book Hill Neighborhood
Apr 19 @ 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Celebrating its 10th year, Georgetown, DC’s Annual French Market will draw thousands of fashionistas, home design enthusiasts, foodies and families to play at the neighborhood’s unique, outdoor European-style market this spring. Hosted by the Georgetown BID, the signature open-air market will offer two days of incredible deals on unique fashion finds and trends, delicious French fare and family-friendly fun and entertainment on Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During French Market, shoppers will be able to score savings of up to 80 percent off designer goods, art and antique home furnishings at over 35 participating boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries. With a thriving, unparalleled retail scene of over 450 merchants, and 26 new merchant openings in 2012, Georgetown is DC’s premier neighborhood for shopping.

Several of Book Hill’s best restaurants will nourish shoppers with traditional French fare such as street-side grilled merguez, sweet and savory crepes, homemade breads, pastries and more. The streets will also come alive with live music, while families can enjoy children’s activities throughout the marketplace.

Participating merchants will include: A MANO, Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Bacchus Wine Cellar, The Bean Counter, Café Bonaparte, Clyde’s, 1789, The Dandelion Patch, Darrell Dean Antiques, duo, Easel Hair Studio, Ella-Rue, Frameworks, The French Apartment, Heiner Contemporary, Ilo, Ipsa, Jaryam, Macaron Bee, Manny & Olga’s Pizza, Moss & Co./Catherine Roberts/Oliver Dunn, Nectar Skin Bar, Patisserie Poupon, Sassanova, Sherman Pickey, Susan Calloway Fine Arts, TARI, The Phoenix, Urban Chic and The Magic Wardrobe. A complete list of participating merchants and events will be continuously updated online starting in March.

Hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID), this annual event takes place in the Book Hill area of Georgetown, located on upper Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between P Street and Reservoir Road. For more information about the Georgetown French Market, please visit www.georgetowndc.com.

Apr
20
Sat
Annual French Market @ Georgetown, DC's Book Hill Neighborhood
Apr 20 @ 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Celebrating its 10th year, Georgetown, DC’s Annual French Market will draw thousands of fashionistas, home design enthusiasts, foodies and families to play at the neighborhood’s unique, outdoor European-style market this spring. Hosted by the Georgetown BID, the signature open-air market will offer two days of incredible deals on unique fashion finds and trends, delicious French fare and family-friendly fun and entertainment on Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During French Market, shoppers will be able to score savings of up to 80 percent off designer goods, art and antique home furnishings at over 35 participating boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries. With a thriving, unparalleled retail scene of over 450 merchants, and 26 new merchant openings in 2012, Georgetown is DC’s premier neighborhood for shopping.

Several of Book Hill’s best restaurants will nourish shoppers with traditional French fare such as street-side grilled merguez, sweet and savory crepes, homemade breads, pastries and more. The streets will also come alive with live music, while families can enjoy children’s activities throughout the marketplace.

Participating merchants will include: A MANO, Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Bacchus Wine Cellar, The Bean Counter, Café Bonaparte, Clyde’s, 1789, The Dandelion Patch, Darrell Dean Antiques, duo, Easel Hair Studio, Ella-Rue, Frameworks, The French Apartment, Heiner Contemporary, Ilo, Ipsa, Jaryam, Macaron Bee, Manny & Olga’s Pizza, Moss & Co./Catherine Roberts/Oliver Dunn, Nectar Skin Bar, Patisserie Poupon, Sassanova, Sherman Pickey, Susan Calloway Fine Arts, TARI, The Phoenix, Urban Chic and The Magic Wardrobe. A complete list of participating merchants and events will be continuously updated online starting in March.

Hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID), this annual event takes place in the Book Hill area of Georgetown, located on upper Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between P Street and Reservoir Road. For more information about the Georgetown French Market, please visit www.georgetowndc.com.

Apr
21
Sun
ChildHelp’s 8th Annual Fashion Show & Brunch @ Bloomingdale's Tyson's Corner
Apr 21 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

This annual fashion show features ladies’ teens’ and children’s collections with Bloomingdale’s donating 10% of proceeds from the event to ChildHelp

 

May
9
Thu
Swap in the City Charity Fashion Swap @ 1776
May 9 @ 10:30 PM – May 10 @ 1:30 AM

SNOBSWAP & Dewdrop are delighted to announce Swap In the City charity swap party and fashion show on Thursday, May 9th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at tech hub 1776. The dynamic duo invites fashion enthusiasts to swap designer clothing and accessories and enjoy a fashion-focused event to help end domestic violence.

 Swap In the City will rally DC’s emerging fashion giants for a fun-filled evening of social shopping and style sneak peaks. Attendees dropping off their luxury swaps will be greeted with complimentary cocktails and treats, a wealth of style tips from local experts, and have the opportunity to meet the wave of style savvy startup founders shaping DC’s fashion future. With music from DJ Kryogen and Comcast Sports’ Julie Donaldson as hostess, the soiree will offer a glimpse of ready-to-wear looks by D’Milikah while the top designer swap items will be modeled down the runway by CapFABB bloggers. Closing the night with a high-end clothing swap, event-goers will walk away with coveted, designer goods for a noble cause. All unswapped items will be donated to the Goodwill of Greater Washington and a portion of the event ticket proceeds will benefit Becky’s Fund, a non-profit that aims to foster awareness, encourage advocacy, promote activism and create support for victims of domestic violence.

“We are thrilled to bring together the most stylish ladies in the city for a fun night of retail therapy and recycling high fashion. This is also a great event to meet DC’s top talent in the fashion and tech space,” says SNOBSWAP Co-founder Elise Whang. “We cannot wait to spotlight them all at Swap In the City, and offer shopping and swapping for such a worthwhile cause,” adds Kristine Thomas, founder of Dewdrop.

 

May
11
Sat
Nationals’ Player Autograph Session at Fluffy Cakes @ Fluffy Cakes
May 11 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Fluffy Thoughts Cakes will host baseball superstar Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals for a charity autograph event on Saturday, May 11th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in McLean, Virginia.  Those who purchase one dozen of Fluffy Thoughts beautifully designed, and equally delicious, cupcakes will receive an autograph.  Extra autographs will be available for a $50 donation.  Additionally, autographed and non-autographed photos, baseballs, and jerseys will be available for purchase on-site the day of event. All proceeds from the event will benefit The G.I.O Foundation.  Nationals fans and cupcake lovers alike should plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m. as only 150 autographs will be signed.

 

 

 WHY:              The G.I.O Foundation, created by professional baseball player Gio Gonzalez, is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to children battling life challenging health illnesses. The foundation is focused on “Giving Individuals Opportunities” to improve their health and well-being. Fluffy Thoughts Cakes is opening a kiosk at Nationals Park, the official site for the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team. The kiosk will open in May. Owner Laura Stuckey follows sports closely and has been a Nats fan since their inception. She is excited to be a part of “Natitude!”  More information about the Gio Gonzalez Foundation can be found at: www.giofoundation.org.

 

Shortcut to Europe: European Union Embassies’ Open House @ Various
May 11 @ 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The European Union Delegation to the U.S. and the embassies of the EU Member States invite visitors to experience the authentic European experience.

10:00am til 4:00am, Sat May 11 @ Embassy Row, Washington, DC

Enjoy authentic music, dance, food, film, and art from 28 distinctive nations along with a rare behind-the-scenes look into the European Union embassies. Complimentary shuttle buses transport visitors along the embassy routes. Participating embassies include: Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France and the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Delegation of the European Union, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Republic of Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden. Admission is free, no reservations required, and complimentary shuttle service is provided.

 

 

 
Imagination Stage Annual Children’s Ball @ Imagination Stage
May 11 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

JUST IMAGINE…The Annual Children’s Ball: The Great Adventure, chaired by Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh and Karen Galanti, is Imagination Stage’s gala exclusively for children! Coinciding with Imagination Stage’s production of James and the Giant Peach, families are invited to enjoy the performance followed by a buffet reception and creative activities for children of all ages.

Just Imagine…The Annual Children’s Ball: The Great Adventure takes place at Imagination Stage Saturday, May 11, at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 for individuals and $250 for a family pack of four, and may be purchased online at www.imaginationstage.org, at the Imagination Stage box office, or via phone at 301-280-1660.
 
Providing the theme for the event is Imagination Stage’s production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach – the story of an orphan who goes on a great adventure across the Atlantic on a giant flying peach with a wacky crew of oversized bugs. After the performance, children and families are invited to participate in activities such as flying on a giant peach on a “green screen,” flower pot decorating, and a Creative Adventure class in which children will put their minds together to complete a task as a group. There will also be dancing, photo opportunities, and other exciting surprises.
 
The Children’s Ball will include a silent auction with items geared toward families and children, including camp packages, tickets for family-friendly activities and events, and other unique family experiences.
 
JUST IMAGINE…The Annual Children’s Ball: The Great Adventure
Schedule:
3:30 p.m. – Doors Open
4:00 p.m. – Performance of James and the Giant Peach (Recommended for ages 4-10)
5:15-7:00 p.m. – Activities, Buffet Reception, and Silent Auction
Tickets: $75 for individuals or $250 for a family pack of four. Sponsorships begin at $1,000.
 
Imagination Stage
Located at: 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD
Parking: Metered parking in the adjacent public parking garage; parking is FREE on weekends
Metro: Red Line / Bethesda Station
For Information: 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org
 
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May
12
Sun
SweetLife 2013 @ Merriweather Post Pavillion
May 12 @ 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Sweetgreen, the much-loved, organic, farm-to-table salad shops founded in Washington, D.C., and soon opening in NYC and Boston, has announced the lineup for the fourth annual sweetlife 2013: an unforgettable music + food festival on Saturday, May 11th, at the Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, MD. The festival attracts a curated selection of cutting edge artists and 20,000 attendees – not to mention outstanding food from top chefs, food trucks, local purveyors and farmers. Tickets can be purchased at TicketFly.com.

Created by sweetgreen founders Nicolas Jammet, Jonathan Neman and Nathaniel Ru, the Festival is now in its fourth year and attracts a curated selection of cutting edge artists and 20,000 attendees – not to mention outstanding food from top chefs, food trucks, local purveyors and farmers. An annual celebration of flavorful music and delicious and wholesome food, the event embraces good living, along with health and well-being, community and sustainability, and leaves a gentle footprint as a carbon-neutral event – a party with a purpose.

This year’s Main Stage will feature the bands Phoenix, Passion Pit, Kendrick Lamar, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gary Clark Jr., Solange and Lindsey Stirling. The second stage, a.k.a. The Treehouse, will showcase some of sweetgreen’s favorite new artists, including Holy Ghost!, Youth Lagoon, Foxygen, Haerts, Robert DeLong, MS MR, twenty | one | pilots, Shark Week, Nicky Blitz, and Knocked up Kids.

FOOD:
The food lineup at the event is just as sweet. The VIP section will feature a sweetgreen grab-and-go stand, as well as some of D.C.’s top chefs: James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper of Rogue 24; 2013 James Beard Award-nominated chef Spike Gjerde of Woodberry Kitchen; and Food & Wine magazine’s “People’s Best New Chef” nominee Erik Bruner-Yang of Toki Underground. In the Experience Forest, general admission ticket-holders will enjoy a decidedly local flavor with a pop-up sweetgreen restaurant and various sweetgreen grab-and-go stands; delicious offerings from Toki Underground; D.C.’s most popular food trucks such as Pepe by Jose Andrés, Takorean, The Big Cheese, and Kushi Moto by Kushi Izakaya & Sushi; all things we love to eat from the Chesapeake Bay; locally sourced fruits and vegetables from nearby farms; delicious snacks from some of our favorite healthy purveyors; and local wine and beer on tap (see below for more detailed listings).

VIP:The festival’s VIP section will be divided into two exclusive areas: VIP Main and VIP Treehouse. VIP Main will feature a sweetgreen grab-and-go stand, as well as Rogue 24’s chef RJ Cooper who will preview his forthcoming restaurant, Gypsy Soul, with dishes inspired by the new menu. In VIP Treehouse, chef Erik Bruner-Yang of Toki Underground will bring his stellar modern take on traditional Taiwanese dishes, and chef Spike Gjerde of Woodberry Kitchen will showcase his 100% locally-sourced, nose to tail cooking. Also included: covered cabana lounges and seating, complimentary sweetgreen salad tasting and free filtered water, and two separate VIP viewing areas.

THE EXPERIENCE FOREST was designed to further enhance the venue’s beautiful forest setting, with three separate entrance points to give festivalgoers the sensation of walking through the woods and discovering different food villages. Here’s a rundown of what festivalgoers can expect to find in the Experience Forest:

 
sweetgreen

For the first time, sweetgreen will have a pop-up restaurant and various sweetgreen grab-and-go stands at the event, offering its hugely popular salads, wraps, grain bowls, yogurt and house-made lemonade to festivalgoers. Fuel up for a day of fun with something healthy and delicious.

the Roadies

Rev on up to food truck row and park yourself next to some of D.C.’s favorite food trucks, featuring Pepe by Jose Andrés, Takorean, The Big Cheese, and Kushi Moto by Kushi Izakaya & Sushi.
 
the Wharf
Take a seat at one of our 25-foot communal tables and enjoy the best of the Chesapeake Bay: lobster rolls from Luke’s Lobster, salted oysters from Rappahannock, Hammer & Claws Blue Crab Feast, and more.
 
the Locals
In this neck of the woods, everyone’s a local. Get a taste of some of D.C.’s best restaurants and meet the farmers who provide sweetgreen with the freshest offerings around. Partners include Toki Underground, 13th Street Meats, Bev Eggleston from Eco Friendly Foods, TaDah! Foods, DGS Delicatessen, and Everlasting Café.
 
the Farm
In collaboration with FRESHFARM Markets, the largest network of farmer’s markets in the Chesapeake region, stop by the Farm to meet the farmer’s who provide the D.C. community with their freshly grown, bountiful harvest.
 
the Tavern
Cool off with a cold one. Featuring local favorites such as DC Brau, Flying Dog, Mountain State Brewing Co., Peak Organic Brewery, Chocolate City Brewery, Boordy Wines, and more.
 
the Serious Eats Boroughs
Enjoy All American Sliders by Serious Eats, as well as sandwiches from Tom Colicchio’s ’wichcraft, all curated by the renowned food blog.
 
the Market
Running late to see your favorite artist? Stop by the market for a quick pick-me-up from Dolcezza, Vigilante Coffee, Chia Company, KIND Snacks, Bakery de France, Sticky Fingers and Kushi Isayaka.
 
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SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN INITIATIVES
 
Carbon Neutral
From the green tags (a.k.a. renewable energy certificates) the festival purchases to the solar panels installed on the roof of the Main Stage, sweetlife is committed to offsetting the power generated at the event.
 
Compost!
With the help of Fatworm Composting, sweetlife has created tri-waste stations to minimize the amount of trash headed to the landfill after the concert. Each experience vendor will provide compostable utensils, cups and napkins.
 
Collect, recycle, redeem!
No bottle or cup left behind. Collect recyclables from the festival and trade them in for custom sunglasses, a festival art poster, skateboard, and other sweet swag.
 
*****
 
GETTING THERE: ROCK & BUS
Rock & Bus provides festivalgoers with luxury transportation at an affordable price. Pickup locations are available throughout the city and region. So round up your friends and reserve your seats today!
 
TICKET INFO
 
General Admission Lawn tickets are available for $75.
General Admission Pavilion tickets with open seating and Pit Access are $95.
VIP: There will be a limited number of VIP Tickets available for $150. Admission includes:
  • Access to viewing areas (prime seating and pit access in the Main Pavilion plus a viewing area and lounge at The Treehouse)
  • Covered Cabana Lounges and seating
  • Outstanding food and drink offerings curated by Rogue 24’s RJ Cooper, Toki Underground Erik Bruner-Yang, and Spike Gjerde’s Woodberry Kitchen.
  • Complimentary sweetgreen salad tasting
  • Free filtered water
Tickets available via: TicketFly.com.