Claudine Oriol, Haitian-American actress, director and producer, today announced the world premier screening of her documentary film, Resilient Hearts. The film, an official AFI selection of the 2014 DC Caribbean Film Festival, reveals Haiti’s unique culture, rich history and conveys the resiliency of the Haitian spirit. The screening takes places at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, located at 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. Questions and answers with the director will take place immediately following the screening.
“It’s been an incredible and moving journey to work on Resilient Hearts during the past few years,” stated Claudine Oriol, director. “I’m humbled by the support and praise the film has received from friends, associates, world leaders and dignitaries. I can’t imagine a more fitting backdrop for its world premier than in our nation’s capital.”
The trailer for Resilient Hearts can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
In her directorial debut, Claudine, who left Port-au-Prince one hour before the earthquake, tells her story to the world through the eyes and lives of the Haitian people – giving the voiceless a voice. This project is not only an ode to her fellow Haitians, but to everyone across the globe who was impacted by this natural disaster people, or who have experienced loss and triumphed in the face of defeat.
WHO: Claudine Oriol and DC Caribbean Film Fest
WHAT: World premiere screening of documentary film, Resilient Hearts
Questions & Answers with the director
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15
All guests and attendees must be seated 15 minutes in advance and are encouraged to arrive no later than 7 p.m.
WHERE: AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD
The Picnic Theatre Company and Dumbarton House Present
Langdon Mitchell’s
THE NEW YORK IDEA
Wednesday June 18
Thursday June 19
Friday June 20 2014
Dumbarton House
2715 Q Street, NW
Georgetown-Washington DC
A summer garden performance at one of DC’s most beautiful historic homes
6:00 p.m. – Grounds open
7:00 p.m. – Performance
(Rain or Shine- Belle Vue Ballroom if rain)
Directed by Karim C. Chrobo
Cast: Nurith Aizenman, Nova Daly, Daniela Kelley, Charles Kovatch, John Plumb, Omar Popal, Sandrine Rastello, Christina Sevilla, Matt Stoller
General Admission: $12 advance tickets ($15 at the door)
Tickets: <http://www.
This is picnic- style theatre, bring blankets to sit and enjoy the performance (Please note: chairs will not be provided by the museum. Lawn chairs may be set up at the back of the audience.) Refreshments and crepes by Café Bonaparte available for sale on site, cash only. Please no pets.
Proceeds benefits dropinthebucket.org and Dumbarton House
The Picnic Theatre Company and Dumbarton House Present
Langdon Mitchell’s
THE NEW YORK IDEA
Wednesday June 18
Thursday June 19
Friday June 20 2014
Dumbarton House
2715 Q Street, NW
Georgetown-Washington DC
A summer garden performance at one of DC’s most beautiful historic homes
6:00 p.m. – Grounds open
7:00 p.m. – Performance
(Rain or Shine- Belle Vue Ballroom if rain)
Directed by Karim C. Chrobo
Cast: Nurith Aizenman, Nova Daly, Daniela Kelley, Charles Kovatch, John Plumb, Omar Popal, Sandrine Rastello, Christina Sevilla, Matt Stoller
General Admission: $12 advance tickets ($15 at the door)
Tickets: <http://www.
This is picnic- style theatre, bring blankets to sit and enjoy the performance (Please note: chairs will not be provided by the museum. Lawn chairs may be set up at the back of the audience.) Refreshments and crepes by Café Bonaparte available for sale on site, cash only. Please no pets.
Proceeds benefits dropinthebucket.org and Dumbarton House
The Picnic Theatre Company and Dumbarton House Present
Langdon Mitchell’s
THE NEW YORK IDEA
Wednesday June 18
Thursday June 19
Friday June 20 2014
Dumbarton House
2715 Q Street, NW
Georgetown-Washington DC
A summer garden performance at one of DC’s most beautiful historic homes
6:00 p.m. – Grounds open
7:00 p.m. – Performance
(Rain or Shine- Belle Vue Ballroom if rain)
Directed by Karim C. Chrobo
Cast: Nurith Aizenman, Nova Daly, Daniela Kelley, Charles Kovatch, John Plumb, Omar Popal, Sandrine Rastello, Christina Sevilla, Matt Stoller
General Admission: $12 advance tickets ($15 at the door)
Tickets: <http://www.
This is picnic- style theatre, bring blankets to sit and enjoy the performance (Please note: chairs will not be provided by the museum. Lawn chairs may be set up at the back of the audience.) Refreshments and crepes by Café Bonaparte available for sale on site, cash only. Please no pets.
Proceeds benefits dropinthebucket.org and Dumbarton House
WHAT: Rock out at Corcoran Uncorked: Heavy Metal! Experience the Corcoran’s latest exhibition, American Metal: The Art of Albert Paley (opening June 28, 2014), and see how this master metalsmith pushes the limits of what can be done with steel, iron, and bronze. Grab some drinks and check out a welding demonstration as your favorite heavy metal classics play throughout the night.
American Metal is a retrospective survey of the art of Albert Paley, one of the world’s most distinguished metalsmiths. With dozens of objects in a variety of media, from clay, paper, and cardboard, to steel, glass, and bronze, exhibition visitors will see how Paley’s art has evolved over his innovative 50-year career. For more information about the exhibition, visithttp://www.corcoran.org/
ABOUT UNCORKED: On the third Wednesday of every month, Corcoran Uncorked brings you a themed evening full of creative art making activities, playful and enlightening gallery talks, tours & games, lively music, a cash bar, and much more. For more information, visit www.corcoran.org/corcoran-
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16; 5-9 p.m.
WHERE: Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
TICKETS: Admission to Corcoran Uncorked is $12 and includes museum admission; pre-registration is recommended. Corcoran Members receive free entry and special offers each month. More details and online registration are available at www.corcoran.org/events/
WHAT: SMITHSONIAN at 8- The Smithsonian’s premier 21+ after-hours event series—a unique mix of culture, art, history, and science, including music, a cash bar, and special access to Smithsonian exhibits, collections, and experts.
WHEN: A Garden of Wonders
WHERE: Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle, Independence Ave., SW
Alice would feel right at home at this madcap party that transforms the Victorian-style Enid A. Haupt Garden into a landscape of delights. As sunset slips into night, the magical setting comes alive with music and dancing, outdoor games (moonlight croquet, anyone?), craft activities, and plenty of surprises.
Find your style inspiration in period garden-party attire or your favorite Alice in Wonderland character. You might not meet a white rabbit, but you can sip specialty cocktails designed by Arlington’s Tortoise & Hare as you wander through the lantern-decked grounds. And speaking of wonders, meet Todd McGrain, whose fantastic large-scale bird sculptures now anchor the corners of the Haupt Garden’s ornately planted lawn.
Capture your evening in Wonderland with EventShare, Washington’s most innovative photo booth, and edit and share your pics instantly on the large HD touchscreen. Make sure your pocket watch is wound: You don’t want to be late for this one-of-a-kind adventure.
SPECIAL FEATURES FOR VIP TICKET-HOLDERS: Enjoy a private bar, two complimentary drinks, and dessert in the Queen of Hearts’ castle (known by day as the Smithsonian Castle).
Cash bar. Must be over 21; valid ID required.
In case of rain, the party moves inside the Smithsonian Castle.
General Admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door, if available. VIP admission tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door, if available.
WHAT: With the heat, humidity, and influx of tourists and visiting interns, navigating D.C.’s concrete jungle during the summer months can be a daunting task. On Saturday, July 19, let the Corcoran serve as your tour guide and join us for the Ultimate Urban Safari! Perfect for families and kids of all ages, this wild summer day will be dedicated to the animal kingdom. Discover and be inspired by creatures big and small through workshop activities and book readings. Participants will also have the chance to get involved and make a lasting difference by volunteering in an animal welfare community service project that day. All ages welcome!
The Ultimate Urban Safari is inspired by the Corcoran’s summer exhibition, American Metal: The Art of Albert Paley. American Metal, on view June 28-September 28, is a retrospective survey of Albert Paley, one of the world’s most distinguished metalsmiths. Over his innovative 50-year career, Paley has often taken inspiration from animals and nature, perhaps most notably for his 2006 portal gates for the St. Louis Zoo, Animals Always.
July 19 is also opening day for Mark Tribe: Plein Air, an exhibition that explores the aesthetic of landscape photography through the virtual lens of computer simulation. The images alter our perceptions, presenting landscapes from a “drone’s eye view,” a machinic perspective that is playing an increasingly important role in contemporary culture. Don’t miss your opportunity to view the exhibition for FREE on opening day!
WHEN: Saturday, July 19; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
ADMISSION: This event is free as part of the Corcoran’s Free Summer Saturdays promotion. No registration is required. More information about The Ultimate Urban Safari is available at www.corcoran.org/pride. To see a list of activities taking place during Free Summer Saturdays, visit http://www.corcoran.org/freesummersaturdays.
WHAT: On Sunday, July 20, audiences across the U.S. will be able to experience a LIVE broadcast from the final performance of Monty Python’s last stage show together.
Fathom Events and Picturehouse Entertainment invite fans to experience comedy legends Monty Python’s long-awaited reunion when Monty Python Live (mostly) is broadcast LIVE to cinemas nationwide on Sunday, July 20 with rebroadcasts on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24.
For the first time in over three decades, comedy legends Monty Python will be performing live on stage together at London’s famed O2 Arena. At a combined age of just 361, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin will once again perform some of their greatest hits, with modern, topical, Python-esque twists.
WHEN: Sunday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. PT
Encore performances on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday July 24
Candice Nicole & Tommie Collins, creators of the Red Room Brunch series are pleased to announce their next venture, Wine & Design!
Please continue to read for more information and join them for their first installation Sat, August 30th!
Wine & Design is also more than happy to accommodate birthday parties, bachelorette parties, team building or a girls/guys night out! Tickets will be available exclusively through Eventbrite.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: FALL ART WALK
WHAT: Tour through the largest concentration of fine art galleries in the city at the Fall Art Walk in Georgetown’s charming Book Hill neighborhood. Expect the debut of new exhibitions at all galleries, as well as wine and light refreshments.
WHO: Nine galleries, including Addison/Ripley Fine Art, All We Art, Artist’s Proof, Cross MacKenzie, Maurine Littleton Gallery, Neptune Fine Art, Robert Brown Gallery, Susan Calloway Fine Arts, and Washington Printmakers Gallery.
WHY: Each gallery will open a new exhibition; contemporary art gallery Artist’s Proof will celebrate its grand opening at its new Wisconsin Avenue location (moved from Cady’s Alley, also in Georgetown).
WHEN & WHERE: 6-8 p.m., visit link for locations along 1500-1600 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue, NW in Georgetown.
COST: FREE; visit www.georgetowngalleries.com
