A splashy warehouse party that packs MUSIC + MULTIMEDIA ART + PERFORMANCE + FUN AND FRENZY Into a night that will be hard to forget. Produced by The Pink Line Project.
8:00pm til 2:00am, Fri Mar 29 @ 500 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Cherry Blast has taken place in warehouses in every quadrant of the DC except for Northeast. 2013 is your year, Northeast! Come out to a splashy warehouse party that packs MUSIC + MULTIMEDIA ART + PERFORMANCE + FUN AND FRENZY Into a night that will be hard to forget. Produced by The Pink Line Project. Be there for our fifth year, bigger and better than ever. *Must be 18 years or older to attend this event. Featuring Bands, DJs, Artists and Performers: DNA Theater will be performing. DNA Theatre exposes audiences to a new type of performance that defies definition and traditional performing boundaries. Come watch them fly! Also performing: DJs Chris Netti and Lxsx Frank; Faracuyeah DJs; Jon Kwest and DJ Underdog; Bellflur; Mary Alouette; and Urban Artistry.
price $10
Strathmore goes pinky up with hosts with the mosts Lisa Markuson and Josef Palermo for an egg-paintin’, square-dancin’, photo takin’ Friday Night Eclectic with You, Me, Them, Everybody’s Most Eggcellent Country Teatime Jamboree onFriday, March 29, 2013 in the Mansion. Doors at 8 p.m., rompin’ starts at 8:45 p.m. All good townspeople, break out your seersucker, sundresses, linen suits, bows, bonnets, straw hats and saddle shoes for an all out dance-y, old time-y spring social. Twitter hashtag #teaeggsjam. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
The night is anchored by the music and Appalachian square dancing of revival group DC Square Dance Collective, cello mastermind Daniel Frankhuizen and warbling and guitar fromLinsay Deming. In addition, three of D.C.’s premiere comedians take on Easter with unprecedented comedy—including the bizarre and hilarious characters of Adam Friedland, along with D.C.’s brother and sister phenom comedy combo Jenn Tisdale and Andrew Bucket, combining her dark autobiographical humor and his quick improvisational riffs. The creative and ever-wholesome Morgan Hungerford West, aka Pandahead, will lead revelers in craftiness on the Sun Porch with egg painting and portraiture from popular local artists includingElizabeth Graeber and Bryan Minnich, flower crown crafting and other countrified activities. Guests can commemorate the evening in an Easter-themed photo shoot and walk off with the spoils of Strathmore’s Mansion Easter egg hunt.
FNE is what happens when music and visual art collide. True to its namesake, the series embraces and features contemporary music of all genres, from hip-hop to folk rock, alt classical, rap, genre-bending hybrids and emerging sounds from the D.C. area’s best local musicians. The series brings a vibrant lounge atmosphere to the Mansion, with casual seating, bar and nosh. Friday Night Eclectic concerts are the “best reason to trek out of the District” (Express).
You, Me, Them, Everybody’s Most Eggcellent Country Teatime Jamboree Friday, March 29, 2013 Doors at 8 p.m., events at 8:45 p.m. Standing room only
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.
On Friday, April 5 from 7-9 p.m., Washington, D.C. native iona ROZEAL brown will present Battle of Yestermore in a special FREE performance at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design.
The piece extends the allegories of the artist’s renowned paintings to her first work of live performance. Originally commissioned for the Performa 2011 festival in New York, battle of yestermore draws from the myth-based genres of Kabuki and Noh theater, as well as hip-hop culture and vogueing, made famous in the Harlem ballroom scene of the 1960s. This will be the debut performance of battle of yestermore in Washington, D.C.
Admission to the performance, timed to coincide with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, is free, and preregistration is encouraged. To register, visit http://battleofyestermore.eventbrite.com/.
As a native Washingtonian, Brown was first introduced to Kabuki theatre by her mother, who took her to performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. battle of yestermore features performances by vogueing legends Benny Ninja, along with New York hip hop dancers Monstah Black, Beasty, Lady Beast, Monalisa, Katie, Toko and Uko, while brown performs an original sound score accompanied by live musicians. Featuring costumes and creative kimono adaptations by costume stylist Brent Barkhaus, the performance promises to be a spectacular feast for the senses.
BrightestYoungThings.com & The Hamilton Present:
The DC Emerging Artists Super Sampler
Vol 1
BYT decided to get a bunch of their favorite local acts to play a few of their best songs at one big massive chaotic show where the stage manager will have a stroke. Sort of like a non-sucky battle of the bands where everybody wins. Get your local love fest on with (in no particular order):
Beyond Modern
Shark Week
Reesa Renee
Uno Hype
Black Hills
Ra The MC
The Static
Kid Named Breezy
Track
Drop Electric
Incwell
DJ Steven Faith
Limited quantity early bird tickets on sale now at:
http://dcsampler.eventbrite.
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
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
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.
“Party for the People” – Howard Theatre 2ndAnnual Gala and Benefit Concert After-party in Washington, DC on Friday, April19, 2013. The Howard Theatre has been dubbed the “People’s Theatre” since its opening in 1910, providing a venue for both dignitaries and everyday citizens to gather and see both beloved icons and rising stars.
As a way to say “Thank You” to the community, the after-party is open to the public* and will be hosted and feature entertainment by Vashtie Kola, celebrity DJ, designer, tastemaker and creator of the infamous “1992” event series and listed by Vibe as “31 Most Stylish People Under 31” among names like Kanye West and Rihanna.
Suggested $20 Donation at the Door
Strict Dress Code: Women – Cocktail / Men – Jackets
Please submit your RSVP via the “Get Tickets” tab on www.howardgalaafterparty.
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.
