Events/Things To Do

TOAST Beauty and the Brunch features a pop up TOAST Beauty Bar intimate brunch,  and unlimited mimosas.  DC beauties are encouraged to attend and experience the TOAST Beauty Bar with glamour stations, like Sassy Nail Spa offering complimentary manicures & eyebrow waxing.  

 

TOAST Beauty and the Brunch is the perfect opportunity to pamper yourself and prep for the upcoming DC Fashion Week.   Join a young, professional crowd at the M Street Bar and Grill at the St. Gregory Hotel on Saturday February 16th from 11am to 3pm. 

 

We invite VIP’s, Sponsors and Media to enjoy the private beauty experience from 10:30AM – 12:00PM.  There will be VIP Gift Bags for the first 25 VIP’s to purchase tickets.  Raffle tickets are available, prizes include beauty services and special gifts from TOAST.    

 

Music provided by DJ Freeze.

 

Join Akil Waite Events on Wednesday Feb 6th at Lost Society for a special TOAST Mixer and raffle to win VIP TOAST Beauty & The Brunch VIP tickets, DC Auto Show tickets and the opportunity to purchase VIP TOAST tickets.

 

WHAT: “TOAST Beauty and the Brunch” Brunch and Day Party featuring the TOAST Beauty Bar 

 

 

WHEN: Saturday February 16th, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

VIP Beauty Experience 11AM -12:00PM

 

WHERE: M Street Bar and Grill at the St. Gregory Hotel 2033 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

 

 

WHY: To beautify and glamorize yourself while prepping for the upcoming DC Fashion Week

 

 

#TOASTBeautyBrunch

 

TICKETS & RESERVATIONS

 

www.TOASTBeautyandtheBrunch.eventbrite.com

“An Evening with Danny Glover,” is an event to celebrate the American debut of African Passion Wines, which will raise funds for the TransAfrica Forum. The nonprofit has partnered with African Passion Wine to supports human rights and social justice in Africa. The party and meet-and-greet will include heavy hors’ doeuvres, a band, and the opportunity to meet and take photos with the celebrated star of films such as Lethal Weapon andAngels in the Outfield.

In addition to the funds raised at the February 20 event, 10 percent of each bottle of African Passion sold will benefit TransAfrica Forum. We look forward to seeing you for an enjoyable evening which supports not only the newest South African wine in the American market, but also the oldest and largest African American human rights and social justice advocacy organization in the U.S. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.TransAfrica.org.

The Greater Washington Heart Ball has moved to the District this year, and for the first time ever will take place at the iconic National Building Museum and will be adding a young professional’s event, Heart After Dark that will take place in conjunction with the Heart Ball. American Heart Month activities are rounded out with this black-tie affair. Proceeds from the Heart Ball and Heart After Dark benefit lifesaving research and education and advocacy campaigns by the American Heart Association. Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of people in the United States today.

WHAT:  The Heart Ball is a premier society even and a celebration of the life-saving work of the American Heart Association. The event brings together more than 500 of the region’s most prominent physician, corporate, health care, and community leaders. The night will be hosted by actor, director, producer, writer, composer and heart survivor, Robby Benson. Benson is best known for starring in films such as “Ice Castles”, “Ode to Billy Joe”, “The Chosen”, “Running Brave”, in his own screenplay for the Warner Bros. basketball classic, “One on One” and to a new generation as the voice of Beast in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The night will also feature a live performance piece of Christopher Janney’s “HeartBeat” sung by music sensations, The Persuasions. The evening includes, live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and special presentations to honor the United States Military and support organizations through the Heart Heroes program.  Also new this year, there will be an after party for young professionals.

WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 6:30pm-1:00am

• ·         6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction
• ·         7:30 p.m. – Opening remarks, Dinner, Live Auction
• ·         9:00 p.m. – Heart After Dark hosts a private reception upstairs
• ·         10:00 p.m. – Heart After Dark joins the Heart Ball for dancing and live entertainment
• ·         1:00 a.m. – Evening concludes

WHERE: The National Building Museum, 401 F St NW   

WHO: 

• ·         Actor and survivor Robby Benson – event host
• ·         Matt Voorhees, Chief Executive Office/Co-Founder of Anybill and 2013 Heart Ball Chair
• ·         Heart Hero Honorees and survivor honorees
• ·         Prominent business leaders, cardiologists, dignitaries and AHA Leadership

WHY:  Events such as the Heart Ball bring the community together to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke and raise money for research. The fact is that heart disease kills more people annually than the next five causes of death combined – and this is a shocking statistic to many. The key is to raise awareness on issues like the fact that while 1 in 31 women will die of breast cancer, almost one in three will die from a cardiovascular disease.

The funds raised by the Heart Ball go toward local community outreach efforts to educate the public about heart disease, stroke and the effects of childhood obesity. Funds also go toward critical cardiovascular research. Research funded by the American Heart Association has led to important scientific breakthroughs that include: Artificial Valves, CPR, Clot-Busting Drugs, Pacemakers, Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery, Medicines to Control High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol. It has also led to important discoveries like the link between smoking and heart disease and to food labeling guidelines.

Red Sprinkle and Squareroot Group partner with the American Heart Association for “Heart 2 Heart”; an event that will benefit AHA and the countless individuals who benefit from its services and philanthropy.

With a growing rate of heart disease affecting all members of American communities, it is no wonder the American Heart Association has become the leading organization to encourage heart health and awareness. In order to support its efforts, on Wednesday, February 27th (6-9pm), Red Sprinkle and Squareroot Group will partner with the American Heart Association for “Heart 2 Heart”; an event that will benefit AHA and the countless individuals who benefit from its services and philanthropy. Over the course of the night, guests will enjoy themed cocktails and small plates, provided by Hotel Rouge’s exquisite bar and culinary staff. Guests will also participate in a silent auction featuring donated items and services provided by local and national businesses. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association’s longstanding mission to educate, serve and inspire.  

OS Fashion & The Selected Few have produced an opportunity for you to catalyze change in the District!  Join us for a Town Hall Meeting at iStrategy Labs, where we will host a discussion focused on analyzing and improving DC’s retail and fashion industry.   You will not want to miss this opportunity to discuss, share, network, and work towards improving DC’s robust community!

February 27th, 2013
iStrategy Labs
1630 Connecticut Ave NW, 7th Floor
6:00PM – 9:00PM
RSVP ONLY EVENT

$10 – OS Fashion Members
$20 – Non Members  

Featured Participants:

Peter Corbett, Founder and CEO of iStrategyLabs – a digital agency that develops solutions to clients’ challenges and brings them to life in the online and offline world.  A tireless champion of innovation, and disruptors everywhere – Peter has become a globally sought after speaker and mentor. His network extends deeply across the US, into Finland, Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, India and beyond. He remains a definitive connector and leader among Washington DC’s creative and technology community having spent years as a grassroots organizer driven to build a healthy ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the nation’s capital.

Clients Include: Disney, ESPN, GE, Microsoft, NASDAQ, Intel, American Eagle Outfitters, Pinkberry, Honest Tea, Coca-Cola, Crate & Barrel/CB2, The US Army, Deloitte, McKinsey, Volkswagen, Ford, Hilton,  and more.

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Keith Sellars, President & CEO of Washington, DC Economic Partnership – a public-private partnership dedicated to promoting business opportunities throughout the District.  He has successfully led initiatives that have attracted both national and local retailers to the District of Columbia including Target, Best Buy, Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s, Apple, Whole Foods and Costco, as well as playing a significant role in developing the structures that have made the WDCEP a successful organization.

Sellars has been recognized within the District government and the greater business community. His professional associations include the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, DC Building Industry Association, African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) and International Economic Development Council.

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Ryan Fox, Tailor & Legacy of William Fox & Co. – Started in 1965 by Craig Fox and William Frank, Wm Fox & Co set out with the mission to bring Washington’s gentlemen the finest clothing and furnishings from around the world. With William leaving the business in the 70′s, Craig vowed to keep his dream alive to create the best men’s shop in Washington. Wm Fox became a true family business with Craig’s son Ryan joining the business in 2006.  A fine example of retail longevity, and success in the Nation’s Capital.

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Dian Holton, Editorial art director with AARP The Magazine.  Dian has 14 years of retail styling experience along with visual display expertise with GAP, Banana Republic and Anthropologie. She blogs fashion for AARP.org interviewing 50+ fashion icons like Norma Kamali, profiling costume designers, and showcasing apparel geared towards that demographic. In addition, she has devoted close to a decade of her personal time as an active Washington DC board member of AIGA (The Professional Association for Design). Her current role is to oversee mentoring initiatives that will aid in the education, inspiration and growth of designers and creatives in the local area.

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This Town Hall Discussion will be Moderated by

Grant Harris, Owner & Chief Style Consultant, Image Granted, LLC – a Washington, DC based image consulting company founded in 2009 dedicated to solving the complex image, style & fashion issues of today’s professional man. Image Granted provides local and international corporate branding, market research, product development, speaking engagements, private consultations and other value-based services for corporate entities and individuals in need of practical & affordable style advice.

About Our Event Hosts:

Open Source Fashion:  OS Fashion is a helpful community of Fashion, Retail, and Technology professionals.  We produce events regularly in NYC (April 2011) & DC (January 2013) that are focused on educating our community, and finding collaborative opportunities amongst our member innovators.

The Selected Few is a Washington, DC based global menswear consulting company focused on improving the relationship between buyers, vendors and consumers through data, education, and event planning. We are laying the foundation for a more engaging and intimate buying process. It’s where menswear means business.

The fifth anniversary of Commedia dell Media will take the stage at The Hamilton on Thursday, February 28. Commedia dell Media will feature a record-breaking lineup of thirteen vying for the title of “DC’s Funniest Journalist.” Emceed by Brandon Wetherbee, assistant editor of The Huffington Post and host of the comedic talk radio show “You, Me, Them, Everybody,” the show will be driven by the comic stylings of Jon Allen and Patrick Reis of Politico, C-SPAN’s Libby Casey, Rich Edson of Fox Business News, Elahe Izadi of the National Journal, NPR’s Renita Jablonski, CBS Radio’s Chris Lingebach, Natalie McGill of The Nation’s Health, Valerie Paschall of DCist, The Washington Post’s Alexandra Petri, Meredith Shiner of CQ/Roll Call, Kat Timpf of Washington Times 24/7, and CCTV’s Mike Walter.For more info about the performers and charities, see our websites, or contact organizer Christina Davidson at Christina@journopalooza.com

Commedia dell Media
Thursday, February 28, 2013
at The Hamilton
600 14^th St. NW
Doors 7:00; Comedy 8:00
Tix: $20 advance; $30 day-of-show

Please join Suspicious Package and friends on Friday March 1 at premiere dc music venue THE BLACK CAT, for Journopalooza V battle of the bands!  The Black Cat stage has seen the likes of Foo Fighters, the Killers, Radiohead, the Roots and many others..

Well, those guys are booked elsewhere 3/1…but we hope you’ll come rock out with SP and five other great bands for fun times to benefit two good causes- Writopia Lab for student creative writing workshops in DC, and REACH to improve adolescent literacy in DC schools.  Ballot-stuffing for Suspicious Package highly encouraged – we would love to see you there!  Tickets will likely sell out, get ’em $20 in advance at www.journopalooza.com.

The oldest symphonic choral ensemble in Washington, D.C., the Cathedral Choral Society (CCS), is holding its Angel of the Arts Award Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Embassy of Italy at 6:00 p.m.  Named for arts philanthropist, Laura E. Phillips, the Angel of the Arts Award honors a deserving man or woman who has dedicated their career and brought their passion for the arts to the Washington community.  This year’s recipient is Douglas H. Wheeler, president emeritus of the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS).  This is the first time the Angel of the Arts award has been given in four years.

The 2013 Angel of the Arts Award honoree is the distinguished Douglas H. Wheeler, president emeritus of the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS). WPAS and CCS have a long history dating back to the 1980s.

Mr. Wheeler’s historic career spans nearly five decades of incubating local talent and bringing national and international artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Midori, Yo-Yo Ma and Luciano Pavarotti to Washington audiences.
In addition to more than 60 performances each year, WPAS, an independent, nonprofit professional arts organization, forges community partnerships through educational projects with schoolchildren and develops innovative art forms with emerging artists.  Today, as president emeritus of WPAS, Mr. Wheeler is developing WPAS’s Legacy Society, works on special projects with nonprofit organizations, and serves on several national boards.

CCS is the resident symphonic chorus of Washington National Cathedral. Founded in 1941 by Paul Callaway who served as music director until 1984, the 130-voice chorus is the oldest symphonic choral ensemble in Washington. Since 1985, J. Reilly Lewis has conducted the Society in musical masterpieces from plainsong to the classics to contemporary works.  CCS has presented numerous world premieres; many of them commissioned by the Society, and has maintained a tradition of showcasing both promising young soloists and internationally known artists.

Gala attendees will include community, business, philanthropic and arts leaders and patrons from the D.C. region. 

24th Annual Casino Night Benefiting the National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area

Honorary Chairs:
Lorenzo Alexander, Washington Redskins Linebacker & Pro Bowler
& wife Manjanique

Special Guests:
Reed Doughty, Washington Redskins Safety & wife Katie, kidney donor
Anthony Armstrong, Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver
Rick “Doc” Walker, Former Super Bowl Champion, Co-host of “Inside the Locker
Room” on ESPN 980

Masters of Ceremonies:
Jummy Olabanji, Reporter, “Good Morning Washington” on ABC7, kidney patient
Scott Jackson, Co-host, “Inside the Locker Room” on ESPN 980, kidney patient

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Casino Night is an exciting black-tie optional event that raises funds for the
National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area. The event attracts
a diverse and affluent group of more than 500 guests and volunteers from the
business, medical and philanthropic communities in the National Capital Area.

Casino Night 2013, with a feature:
• Casino-style Gaming (Blackjack, Craps, Roulette)
• Premier Silent Auction Items
• Complimentary Beer & Wine
• Hourly Spirit Tastings
• Hors d’oeuvres and Desserts
• Dance Music
• Photo Booth

The Washington, DC area has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the
nation. Proceeds from Casino Night support medical research, patient and
community services, professional education and organ donation awareness in the
DC region.

PRICE:

Early Bird Special (January 2-January 13): $85
Standard Ticket (January 14-February 17): $100
I’m Feeling Lucky (February 18-March 2): $125
Corporate sponsorships begin at $2,500