Dec
31
Wed
Art Soiree’s Puttin’ on the Ritz @ Ritz-Carlton Georgetown
Dec 31 2014 @ 9:00 PM – Jan 1 2015 @ 2:00 AM
This New Years, you don’t have to spend last dime for a wonderful time, as Art Soiree is throwing its second annual Puttin’ on the Ritz – a super duper New Year’s Eve celebration Wednesday, December 31st at 9pm at the elegant and historic Ritz-Carlton, right in the heart of Georgetown. (3100 South Street NW, Washington DC)
Themed after the famous song “Puttin on the Ritz”, the event invites people of style and taste to enjoy the countdown to 2015 with exquisite hors d’oeuvres and a glass of complimentary champagne while live band, DJ, exciting surprise performances, festive party favors, confetti and balloon drop set the celebratory atmosphere in three different locations of the hotel.
  • LIVING ROOM LOUNGE – Live performance by five piece live band playing jazz and slowly amping it up to R&B/funk/top 40 throughout the night. (Joe Brotherton (trumpet), Andrew Flores (piano), Mykle Lyons (bass), Vic Chase (drums) and David Akers singing)
  • DEGREES BAR – Live broadcast of the festivities in New York City’s Times Square and the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.
  • BALLROOM – All night dance floor as DJ Moosic spins non-stop European house and dance music accompanied with live hula dance performance by Keely Madison.
When the countdown ends and the clock strikes midnight, confetti and a balloon drop will welcome the New Year, and the night will continue with dancing into the early hours of the morning!
Tickets $45 online/$40 for groups of 5 or more; https://newyearsdc2015.eventbrite.com
Kelly’s Irish Times & United Social Sports’s New Year’s Eve Event @ Kelly's Irish Times
Dec 31 2014 @ 9:00 PM – Jan 1 2015 @ 2:00 AM

United Social Sports invites you to ring in the New Year with a raucous roaring 20’s party on The Hill!  Enjoy an open bar (including Prohibition Era-inspired Cocktails,) assorted appetizers and great music courtesy of a live DJ.  Festive décor and an array of 1920’s-style props for guests (such as boas and top hats) will make for a particularly picturesque party.  A champagne toast and live feed of the iconic Time Square Ball Drop in New York City at midnightwill kick off 2015 right!

 

Red Carpet Affair @ Arena Stage @ Arena Stage
Dec 31 2014 @ 9:00 PM – Jan 1 2015 @ 2:00 AM
Arena Stage has pulled out all the stops to produce the most exquisite, ALL-INCLUSIVE  New Years Eve Gala imaginable in DC! 5 hour open bar,delicious food buffet, multiple party zones and DJs, massive midnight celebration and much much more!
 
Event: Red Carpet Affair @ Arena Stage
Where: Arena Stage – 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC
When:  December 31, 2013 from 9:00PM to 2:00AM
 
Description:
Project NYE DC rolls out the red carpet at the city’s most stunning New Years Eve Gala! At this breathtaking 56’ high glass enclosed signature venue, immerse yourself in the lights, glitz and glamour of an Oscars-style affair at the magnificent Arena Stage. Dress to impress in true-celebrity fashion at the cities largest, most spectacular ALL-INCLUSIVE New Years Eve party! The night’s possibilities are limitless, but one thing is for certain: this one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve experience will be the talk of the town!
 
Your all inclusive night includes:
  • Access to Project NYE DC’s A Red Carpet Affair
  • FIVE HOUR open bar
  • Numerous stationed bar areas (No waiting in lines)
  • Gourmet dinner buffet areas
  • Multiple party zones
  • Spectacular views of the river
  • Heated/tented patio
  • Massive midnight celebration
  • Amazing DJ lineup
  • Dazzling light displays
  • Grand champagne toast
  • Elaborate decorations and party favors
  • Over a thousand of your closest friends
  • Early ticket pick-up (get in quicker)
  • and much more!
For more information on this event visit www.redcarpetaffairdc.com. K Street Magazine readers enjoy a $10 discount. Use promo code: SAVE10REDCARPET.
Light Up the Night NYE @ Dupont Circle Hotel
Dec 31 2014 @ 9:30 PM – Jan 1 2015 @ 1:30 AM

The Dupont Circle Hotel, Veuve Clicquot and The Phillips Collection are thrilled to announce a unique New Year’s Eve celebration where ‘ART Meets DESIGN on December 31. Featuring unique exclusive digital artwork from The Phillips Collection, signature designed bars, live DJ SETS, gourmet passed hors d’oeuvres, premium open bar, a Veuve Clicquot midnight champagne toast, and live social streaming, this New Year’s Eve celebration promises to be unforgettable!

The Dupont Circle Hotel’s urban-inspired Dupont Ballroom is the perfect locale to ring in 2015 in style. Guests will dance the year away with DJ Wolf Detrix and DJ Messi spinning the hottest tunes. Top shelf bars and passed hors d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef David Fritsche will keep the libations flowing and the food aplenty.

Before setting those obligatory New Year’s resolutions, guests are encouraged to indulge one last time for a unique experience. For $145 (taxes and fees included), a General Admission ticket includes open bar and assorted hors d’oeuvres from 9:30pm-1:30am. Guests can also ‘Take the Elevator Home’ with room nights starting at $259.00 + tax per night or a special experience with ‘Light Up the Night’ Room Package that includes two General Admission tickets, guest room at The Dupont Circle Hotel and a 2pm late checkout on January 1.

Festivities begin at 9:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase online now or at the door for an additional $25.

Old Ebbitt NYE Dance Party @ Old Ebbitt Grill
Dec 31 @ 9:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Old Ebbitt is throwing a classic dance party in the atrium featuring DJ Charity.  The party will kick off at 9:30pmand feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, premium open bar, party favors, champagne toast and a midnight balloon drop, all for $99 per person.  DJ Charity will be spinning a combination of Top 40s, 80’s, 90’s, hip-hop and oldies while adding her own dance moves from the DJ booth to throw the party into overdrive.

For more information, menu and tickets, please visit the event’s website at: Old Ebbitt NYE Dance Party

Art Jamz Glitter Ball @ Art Jamz Dupont
Dec 31 2014 @ 10:00 PM – Jan 1 2015 @ 1:00 AM

Ring in 2015 with great art, awesome music, hors d’oeuvres, party favors, glitter galore, and a champagne toast. Come midnight, the ArtJamz Dupont Studio will be transformed into a rocking glitter-splashed art studio filled with partying Picassos, reveling Rothkos and crazy Khalos.

 

Packages include 3 hours of studio time, canvas of choice, paint and art materials, NYE adornments, hors d’oeuvres, and a midnight champagne toast. Guests will have the option to order creative cocktails, champagne, wine and beer from the bar or choose our 2.5 hour open bar package for unlimited house white, red and sparkling wines, beer and creative cocktails from 10PM–12:30AM. We encourage you to paint whatever you want–our art-trained Creative Enablers will assist you in creating the masterpiece you’ve always wanted to make. Need inspiration? No problem! Our ArtJamz music mix, great selection of drinks, art books, graffitied walls, Pinterest page, and friendly staff will keep the creative ideas flowing–all you do is paint, drink, and have fun. Seriously, that’s it.

For the first time, we’re offering special early bird prices! Register by 11:59PM on Friday, December 12th and receive $5 off all packages and the open bar option. Regular prices will be applied to all packages after promotional time period, so secure your spot today!

In the spirit of the holidays, order the nicest tuxedo T-shirt you can find, throw on your formal converse sneakers and get ready to start 2015 with an artistic splash!

PACKAGES

Silver – $60 Early Bird until 12/12 | $65 Regular Price

3HR studio time, small 12×16 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.

Gold – $65 Early Bird until 12/12 | $70 Regular Price

3HR studio time, medium 16×20 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.

Platinum – $70 Early Bird until 12/12 | $75 Regular Price

3HR studio time, large 20×24 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.

Couples Gold – $90 Early Bird until 12/12 | $95 Regular Price

3HR studio time for 2 people, 1 extra large 24×30 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.

Couples Platinum – $100 Early Bird until 12/12 | $105 Regular Price

3HR studio time for 2 people, 2 small 12×16 canvases, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.

Please note that we do not accept vouchers, daily deals, coupons or gift cards for special events such as the 2015 NYE Glitter Ball.

 

EVENT DETAILS

Name: ArtJamz 2015 New Years Eve Glitter Ball

When: Wednesday, December 31st, 2014

Time: 10:00PM–1:00AM

Location: ArtJamz Dupont Studio,  1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Attire: Tuxedo T-shirts and Art Studio Chic (i.e. nice stuff you don’t mind getting paint on)

Tickets: http://artjamznyeglitterball.eventbrite.com

New Year’s Eve Moonlight Circus @ Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Dec 31 2014 @ 10:00 PM – Jan 1 2015 @ 3:00 AM

Searching for a truly unique New Year’s Eve 2015 experience? Look no further. The inaugural New Year’s Eve Moonlight Circus will be held at The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, December 31st from 10:00pm – 3:00am, featuring live circus acts and world renowned DJs. The party is thrown by LX Group (www.lxgrp.com).

The event will be hosted by Jay Sean’s official deejay, DJ BIKS, and the Dystrucxtion Girls. All guests will enjoy five hours of top shelf open bar, party favors, complimentary passed appetizers, and have access to buffet stations.

At midnight, attendees will watch a live feed of the ball drop in Times Square while being immersed in a sea of balloons.

Early bird ticket pricing for general admission is $89.00 and includes a five hour top shelf open bar. Early bird ticket pricing for VIP admission is $139.00 and includes a gourmet dinner starting at 9pm followed by a five hour top shelf open bar at 10pm. Early bird pricing will end on December 8th, 2014.

Ticket prices will increase throughout December and the event is expected to sell out- so get your tickets early!

 

Jan
8
Thu
Ford Evening Book Talk at Mount Vernon @ Mount Vernon
Jan 8 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Ford Evening Book Talk
January 8, 7 p.m.

Mount Vernon welcomes author Turk McCleskey to the Rubenstein Leadership Hall at the Fred W. Smith National Library to discuss his book, “The Road to Black Ned’s Forge: A Story of Race, Sex, and Trade on the Colonial American Frontier,” on January 8. This event is free, however registration is required. Please visit mountvernon.org for more details.

Jan
10
Sat
Tea with Lady Washington at Mt. Vernon @ Mount Vernon
Jan 10 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day!  Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.

Jan
17
Sat
Tea with Lady Washington at Mt. Vernon @ Mount Vernon
Jan 17 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day!  Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.