Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce their ninth annual gingerbread house making classes. Just in time for the holidays, Executive Pastry Chef D’Oyen Christie will provide festively expert instruction for the adult classes.
Adult’s Gingerbread Class
On Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., Chef Christie will share his gingerbread decorating secrets, while guests create their own holiday gingerbread house. The class includes all materials, expert instruction and holiday hors d’oeuvres and libations. At the end of the class, each adult will take home their own completed gingerbread house. Adult gingerbread class is $85 per person.
To reserve a space for the class, please call at 202-457-5020.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is located at 2401 M Street, NW, convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, the hotel is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 415 rooms and luxury suites, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.
Please join Media DC, Suspicious Package and friends for holiday revelry, tunes, drinks, treats and a TAPS benefit for families of veterans!
December 9, 2014
7pm
Teddy and the Bully Bar
1200 19th St NW
RSVP: EVENTS@MEDIADC.COM
The contents of Suspicious Package are:
Tim Burger * Bryan Greene * Josh Meyer * Christina Sevilla * Tom Toles
www.facebook.com/SusPackage @SusPackage
This program is designed by and for the D.C.-based embassies to showcase their arts, crafts, tourism and culture. More than 20 embassies are scheduled to participate.
Free and open to the public, this event will feature:
- International bazaar featuring embassy exhibitors and artisans
- Gingerbread cookie decorating station
- Complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and apple cider
- A sampling of global bites
- Cultural performances
Join us as we explore the different ways in which the world celebrates the winter season through food, culture, customs and traditions.
To register for this free event, please fill out the form here.
You’re invited to celebrate the pre-order launch of Guster’s forthcoming album, Evermotion,
with an exclusive live rooftop performance and signing
Album Pre-Order (CD or LP) will be required for entry and
fans will also receive a special LIMITED EDITION 10″ Vinyl upon arrival
To pre-order the album and experience the music at POV visit guster.merchline.com
(Starting December 12, this special LIMITED EDITION 10″ Vinyl will also be available with CD or LP pre-purchase exclusively at participating Indie Retail stores (while supplies last). For more information and a list of participating stores visit guster.com
Evermotion will be released on January 13, 2015)
Over 50 examples of sustainable and social Dutch Design, including baskets made out of used flip-flops, chairs made out of used refrigerators, and clothing that generates energy.
Exhibition open to the public Sunday, December 14th from 11am-4pm 4200 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008. No RSVP needed, please join us!
JOIN W WASHINGTON DC AND CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT POV
WITH AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY BURLESQUE
FEATURING THE EVER-TALENTED
DELYSIA LA CHATTE
EVELYN VINYL
HAZEL HONEYSUCKLE
PENNY WREN
WITH MASTER OF CEREMONIES
MATTHEW HOLTZCLAW
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
SHOWS AT 8 PM AND 10 PM
POV
W WASHINGTON DC
515 15TH STREET NW
RSVP: WDCSTRIP.EVENTBRIGHT.COM
Born from the sumptuous elegance of the Edwardian era only to be shaken by a world war and landing in a modern Eden. The Roaring 20’s marked history with iconic images of personal expression. Hyper charged fashion and style were all the rage. Think Chanel’s streamlined column shape, Charles Worth’s luxurious beading, or Fortuny silk dresses; the functionality of shorter skirts and the powerful alluring lines of men’s suiting. The twenties had everything! The decade left us with youthful elegance, vice influenced trends, and rhythmic style.
The women truly explored personal style an expression with higher hemlines to due to the convenience women experienced during the previous war, in which hemlines fell above the ankle in an effort to conserve fabric for uniforms and supplies. The body was a slim long line with a swan like neck topped with a sharp yet effortless bob hair cut.
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Men’s Fashion streamlined and peacocked at the same time. With bright new colors for day suits and skinny black tie Tuxedos for night. Gatsby cool boy chic filled the stores and their expensive shiny cars filled the streets.
“The Great Roar” is a fashion and art event opening December 20th at The Manor in downtown DC for a night of exploration into an exuberant era. VIP guests will be treated to a Yesteryear photo exhibition by Jay Snap, stunning living fashion installation of period clothes provided by collectors Jessamyn Goshorn and Randy Green; black and white silent film, and a live burlesque performance.
THE 63rd ANNUAL MISS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA USA PAGEANTS
“GODDESS OF THE THROWN”
WHO: Miss District of Columbia USA and Miss District of Columbia Teen USA
WHAT: The 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia USA pageants will showcase 39 of the most elegant, poised and professional women in the District of Columbia as they compete for the coveted titles of Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA 2015. In commemoration of the beauty and strength of our Nation’s Capitol the pageant will be honoring several service men and women throughout the weekend. The Grecian Goddess theme pageant will also feature a special performance by a local artist during the final show on December 21st. Miss Teen USA 2010, Kamie Crawford and Chris Saltalmacchio, owner and operator of “Pageantry by Chris” will be returning hosts
WHEN: Preliminary Show Saturday, December 20th 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 PM)
Final Show & Crowning Sunday, December 21st 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 3 PM)
WHERE: The Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street NW, Washington D.C 20001
The 2015 Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA titleholders will be available throughout the evening of December 21st for press interviews.
2015 Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA Ticketing Information
December 20th and 21st
The Renaissance Hotel
Washington D.C
Preliminary Show: Saturday, December 20, 2014 General Admission $30
Final Show and Crowning: Sunday, December 21, 2014 General Admission $40
VIP: Diamond Circle Tickets: Two Day Event Passes $95
Tickets now available on Eventbrite!
Click the link: Eventbrite: 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia Tickets
About Miss District of Columbia USA Pageant
Since 1952, the Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA pageant has served as a platform for young women to pursue their goals and dreams with the support of educational scholarships and career development opportunities. Miss District of Columbia USA is a subsidiary of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, a joint venture of Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal. For more information visit www.missdcusa.com.
The award-winning Mad Fox Brewing Company, Northern Virginia’s upscale brewpub, will once again ring in the New Year with international recording artists – and legendary Washington area blues singer/guitarist – The Tom Principato Band. A limited number of tickets, priced at $80 per person, will be sold for this event, exclusively through Eventbrite.
The Mad Fox New Year’s Eve Celebration will include live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu with passed appetizers and both a dinner and a dessert buffet, party favors and a celebratory toast at midnight. Appetizers will be passed from 8:00 until 9:00 pm, and the menu features:Pork Belly Skewers (Leiland Farms Pork Confit, Scotch Ale BBQ, Charred Scallions), Tuna Sashimi Taco (Ahi Tuna, Wasabi Cream, Seaweed Salad, Black Sesame Shells), Chicken Satay (Grilled Chicken Breast, Kölsch Peanut Sauce, Sambal) and Roasted Squash Hummus (local Acorn Squash, house made pita chips, smoked paprika oil, chives), when the dinner buffet opens.
The dinner buffet options, served until 11 pm, are: Winter Salad (Spinach, Pomegranate Seeds, Roasted Chestnut Vinaigrette, Chevre Goat Cheese ); a Cold Bar (Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, Jonah Crab Claws, Chesapeake Gold Oysters, Cider Mignonette, Radish Cocktail Sauce, Sriracha Cream); Prime Rib (1885 Prime Rib Roast, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Horseradish Cream, Festivus Ale Au Jus); Slow-Roasted Turkey (Turkey, House Made Porter Honey Mustard, Cranberry Chutney, Rustic Rolls); Mushroom Gnocchi (Seasonal Local Mushrooms, Sage, Shaved Parmesan); Roasted Winter Vegetables (Seasonal Selection Of Root Vegetables, Hubbard And Butternut Squash, Balsamic Marinade), and a Cheese Platter (Mix Of Artisanal Cheese, Dried Fruits, Honeycomb, Wine Syrup ).
Finally, from 11:00 pm until 12:30 am, the Dessert Buffet will be open, offering: Porter Brownies (Homemade Chocolate Porter Brownie, Whiskey Whipped Cream, Fresh Mint); Banana Cream Pie Cups (Graham Cracker, Banana Pudding, Porter Whipped Cream); Wee Heavy Crispy Squares
(Rice Crispies, Orange Zest, Wee Heavy Ale Mallow), and a Fresh Fruit Display
(Selection Of Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Orange Liquor, Greek Yogurt).
Musical entertainment will be provided by The Tom Principato Band. A Falls Church native who has traveled the globe showcasing his talents for more than 25 years, Principato will perform three sets (approximately 45 minutes each) with his band, beginning at 9:00 pm. His sound has been described as a combination of rich blues and high-energy rock, helping earn him 22 “WAMMY” Awards from the Washington Area Music Association during his career and providing Mad Fox customers with an entertaining evening to celebrate the new year. Principato band members are Jay Turner (bass), Josh Howell (percussion/vocals/harmonica), Joe Wells (drums) and special guest Tommy Lepson (vocals/organ).
Tickets are $80 per person and do not include additional beverages. This year, for the first time, Mad Fox is using Eventbrite for tickets, which may be purchased here: http://madfoxNYE.eventbrite.com. All guests are required to have a ticket, including minors who are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Located in the heart of the City of Falls Church at 444 West Broad Street, Mad Fox brews all its British, Belgian and German style beers in-house on a 15-barrel Premier Stainless brewing system with 180-barrels of fermentation space. Under CEO and Master Brewer Bill Madden’s and Head Brewer Charlie Buettner’s leadership, Mad Fox has taken home numerous nationwide awards. This year alone, Mad Fox earned three “Best of 2014” honors by readers of Northern Virginia Magazine: Brewpub, Brewery and Craft Beer.
Washington DC’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve event, the 10th Annual 2015 New Year’s
Eve Masquerade Ball, will be held at the Historic Howard Theatre at 620 T Street NW, DC, on
Wednesday, December 31st from 10:00pm – 3:00am. The party is hosted by LX Group
(www.lxgrp.com).
The 10th year of this DC tradition will feature Howard Theatre’s glamorous setting with two
fully stocked premium bars, a massive dance floor, a premium sound system, and luxurious floor
and stage seating. All guests will receive masquerade masks and NYE party favors and have
access to stage and dance floor bottle service.
The burlesque-themed event will feature amazing local and national talent including live DJ
performances by NYC’s DJ Phanom and dancers by Dystucxtion Girls. At midnight guests will
ring in the New Year while watching the ball drop live from Times Square in NYC.
Early bird ticket pricing includes $35 for general admission, $50 for VIP admission, $60 for
couples tickets, and $250 for VIP table packages. Early bird prices will increase on December
4th, 2014. Prices will increase throughout December and the event will sell out quickly- so get
your tickets early!
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.nyedcevents.com. If you’re interested in purchasing a
VIP table package call 202-403-4343.
