Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garçon will celebrate his fourth annual White Party benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) next Thursday, June 2. The rooftop soiree, for which guests are asked to wear white clothing from head to toe, will be held at the Millennium Building (1909 K St. NW) where local athletes, NFL executives, community leaders and Washington VIPs will rub elbows for a good cause.
Since becoming part of the Washington community, Garçon has committed himself to supporting at-risk youth in the D.C. area through his partnership with BGCGW. Last year, Garçon helped raise $106,000 for BGCGW, money that is earmarked to help foster a generation of innovative, talented future leaders nationwide.
“Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington helped pave the path for my success,” Garçon says. “This event allows me to give back and say thank you to those dedicated to bettering the young adults who are the future leaders of our communities.”
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington President & CEO Pandit Wright looks forward to the White Party every year. “On behalf of the Clubs, this is one of our favorite events of the year! Pierre Garcon has been a generous and engaging role model for our kids and teens, said Wright. “Not only is it a great social occasion; the White Party allows us to showcase the winner of our Youth of the Year competition. This year’s winner is Miss Faith Moore from our Heiser Branch in Dumfries, VA.”
Guests at the White Party will enjoy a live auction, a performance by a surprise performer and plenty of complimentary Tito’s Handmade Vodka and D’ussé cock
Past high-profile White Party attendees include Washington Wizards star John Wall, Former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, hip-hop legend Biz Markie and dozens of Garcon’s teammates, including Kirk Cousins, Ryan Kerrigan, Colt McCoy and Niles Paul as well as former Redskins Doug Williams, Robert Griffin III, Kai Forbath and Brian Orakpo.
With the help of top sponsors The Tower Companies, Paisano’s Pizza, Burger 7 and Pita Pouch, Garçon intends to raise even more funds for the BGCGW and their causes.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, June 2
- Time: 7 to 10 pm
- Location: The Millennium Building, 1909 K St. NW, Washington, D.C.
What: SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in DC again this year. Recognized as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, in its ninth year, unites thousands of craft beer and food lovers for a unique culinary experience.
Along with indulging in distinctive craft beer and culinary creations from a diverse lineup of 76 small and independent craft breweries, guests will be able to mingle with the remarkable personalities behind the craft beers being served.
When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Where: National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Who: Small and independent craft brewers from around the country
- 28 states and Washington, D.C. are represented
- 50 percent of breweries are first time SAVOR participants
- 70 percent of the participating breweries were not at SAVOR last year
Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, created the food pairing menu with collaboration from several world class chefs, Cicerones and Brewers Association staff.
Why: With craft beer continuing to grow in popularity and new breweries emerging daily, the industry has gained increased traction in the culinary sphere. SAVOR embraces this synergy by bringing together some of America’s finest food and craft beer pairings, all curated by Chef Dulye, in order to draw attention to the diverse offerings craft brewers continue to present us with. Attendees will be able to sample appetizers and craft beers from 76 different small and independent craft brewers. Additionally, SAVOR gives guests the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the tasting Salons; these directed educational experiences provide thought-provoking information and discussion on a variety of craft beer topics.
Ticket Member Pre-Sale*: March 22, 2016
Info: Public Ticket Sale: March 23, 2016
* Note: You must be a Brewers Association or American Homebrewers Association member by 5:00 p.m. MT on March 13, 2016 to participate in the member pre-sale.
Grand Tasting Ticket ($135 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday) includes:
- Craft beer and food (small plate) pairings—a variety of food items and two-ounce tastings of craft beer
- The opportunity to meet and talk with many luminaries and innovators of the craft beer world
- A commemorative tasting glass
- An event program with room for tasting notes
- An exit gift
Grand Tasting + Salon Package Ticket ($155 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday + one Salon) includes:
- Entrance to Grand Tasting
- One private tasting or education Salon of your choice. Review the Salon schedule to identify your preferred selection in advance of the ticket sale.
SAVOR ticket sales are limited to two tickets per night, per order. There is limited availability.
*Admission to each Salon requires a separate salon ticket and is limited to those who have already purchased a General Admission ticket for that evening.
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Website: SavorCraftBeer.com
Vintage Virginia®, a great summer tradition, will be bigger and better than ever when The Trigger Agency takes over management of the Virginia Wineries Association’s festival. The festival will return to Bull Run Regional Park Saturday, June 4th Sunday, June 5th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. (Special limited tickets sales start Tuesday, January 12, 2016.)
“We are very excited to be able to bring back Virginia’s favorite wine festival VINTAGE VIRGINIA® to Bull Run in early June,” said Laurie Aldrich, Executive Director of the Virginia Wineries Association. “This year we have partnered with the largest producer of wine and beer festivals, The Trigger Agency from Baltimore, Maryland to take the event to the next level and keep it going for years to come.”
More than just a wine tasting, the Festival will again bring together award winning celebrity chefs, artisanal craftsmen, culinary pioneers, fantastic music, as well as wine from the top Virginia wine producers. Guests will be able to sample all of the varieties as well as purchase them by the glass and the bottle, on-site at special event-only low prices.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 12th at 10 a.m. with special pricing for 10 days including: 2 for 1 discounting for each day, in addition to tickets being 25%-off until January 22, 2016. Tickets include a VIP Admission One Day Pass for Saturday $69 or Sunday for $59 and a General Admission One Day Pass for $30 in advance/$40 onsite. Designated driver tickets are also available in advance.
To purchase tickets and view schedule, visit www.vintagevirginia.com or call (800)-830-3976. Vintage Virginia will be at Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, 20121. For directions, visit www.nvrpa.org/park/bull-run.
Blue Point Brewing Company is bringing its laid-back east coast flair to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4 as part of its national Toasted Tour. The action-packed outdoor event will feature an afternoon of live music, seafood cooking demos with Celebrity Chef Jeremy Ford (Top Chef Season 13 Winner), and of course, Blue Point beer! The event will help support the D.C. chapter of the Surfrider Foundation which works to protect the world’s oceans, and will include:
- Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo: Top Chef Season 13 Winner Jeremy Ford will lead interactive cooking demonstrations on Seafood + Beer Pairings and Cooking with Beer Recipes
- Live Music: Vacationer with
Cheerleader and local supporting act U.S. ROYALTY - Brewer Session: Learn how to Tap a Firkin with Blue Point Brewing Company Head Brewer Eric Ahlberg
- Blue Point Bingo: Fill up your Blue Point Bingo card and win great prizes by competing in challenges, playing games and sampling great Blue Point beers
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 2 – 7 pm
- 2:00 pm: Gates open, beer starts flowing with live music from Cheerleader
- 2:30 – What the Firkin? Learn how to tap a Firkin with a Blue Point Brewer
- 3:30 – Cooking with Beer demo with Chef Jeremy Ford (Mosaic IPA-battered oyster po’boy with sweet pea remoulade and pickled vegetables)
- 4:00 – Live Music- U.S. Royalty
- 5:30 – Seafood and Beer Pairing with Chef Jeremy Ford (Oyster on the half shell with a yuzu-based Toasted Lager mignonette)
- 6:00 – Live Music- Vacationer
WHERE: Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro stop (New Jersey Ave. Exit) on the Green Line
TICKETS: $5 general admission. Reserve tickets here. Beer, food and other goodies will be available for purchase. VIP tickets for $25 include 3 beer tokens, a food voucher and Blue Point swag!
On Saturday, June 4, Nationals Park and Budweiser will host a Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds viewing party at 3 p.m. The first 1,000 fans to enter the park will catch the game on the NatsHD big screen from the outfield grass. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the entire viewing party — including $5 Budweiser and Bud Light happy hour specials.
Event details below:
Date: June 4
Time: 3 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Parking: Garage B & C (free)
Entrance: All fans will enter through the Center Field Gate at Half and N Streets SE
Permissible items: Water and blankets are permissible on the field.
Other seating: Seating will be available in Sections 105 – 117 for those who enter the ballpark after the first 1,000 fans or those who wish to sit in the lower bowl rather than on the field.
Restricted items: While chairs, alcohol and soft drinks will not be allowed on the field, alcohol and soft drinks purchased at the event may be consumed along the warning track on the field level.
What: SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in DC again this year. Recognized as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, in its ninth year, unites thousands of craft beer and food lovers for a unique culinary experience.
Along with indulging in distinctive craft beer and culinary creations from a diverse lineup of 76 small and independent craft breweries, guests will be able to mingle with the remarkable personalities behind the craft beers being served.
When: Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Where: National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Who: Small and independent craft brewers from around the country
- 28 states and Washington, D.C. are represented
- 50 percent of breweries are first time SAVOR participants
- 70 percent of the participating breweries were not at SAVOR last year
Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, created the food pairing menu with collaboration from several world class chefs, Cicerones and Brewers Association staff.
Why: With craft beer continuing to grow in popularity and new breweries emerging daily, the industry has gained increased traction in the culinary sphere. SAVOR embraces this synergy by bringing together some of America’s finest food and craft beer pairings, all curated by Chef Dulye, in order to draw attention to the diverse offerings craft brewers continue to present us with. Attendees will be able to sample appetizers and craft beers from 76 different small and independent craft brewers. Additionally, SAVOR gives guests the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the tasting Salons; these directed educational experiences provide thought-provoking information and discussion on a variety of craft beer topics.
Ticket Member Pre-Sale*: March 22, 2016
Info: Public Ticket Sale: March 23, 2016
* Note: You must be a Brewers Association or American Homebrewers Association member by 5:00 p.m. MT on March 13, 2016 to participate in the member pre-sale.
Grand Tasting Ticket ($135 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday) includes:
- Craft beer and food (small plate) pairings—a variety of food items and two-ounce tastings of craft beer
- The opportunity to meet and talk with many luminaries and innovators of the craft beer world
- A commemorative tasting glass
- An event program with room for tasting notes
- An exit gift
Grand Tasting + Salon Package Ticket ($155 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday + one Salon) includes:
- Entrance to Grand Tasting
- One private tasting or education Salon of your choice. Review the Salon schedule to identify your preferred selection in advance of the ticket sale.
SAVOR ticket sales are limited to two tickets per night, per order. There is limited availability.
*Admission to each Salon requires a separate salon ticket and is limited to those who have already purchased a General Admission ticket for that evening.
2016 Extras: |
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Website: SavorCraftBeer.com
Vintage Virginia®, a great summer tradition, will be bigger and better than ever when The Trigger Agency takes over management of the Virginia Wineries Association’s festival. The festival will return to Bull Run Regional Park Saturday, June 4th Sunday, June 5th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. (Special limited tickets sales start Tuesday, January 12, 2016.)
“We are very excited to be able to bring back Virginia’s favorite wine festival VINTAGE VIRGINIA® to Bull Run in early June,” said Laurie Aldrich, Executive Director of the Virginia Wineries Association. “This year we have partnered with the largest producer of wine and beer festivals, The Trigger Agency from Baltimore, Maryland to take the event to the next level and keep it going for years to come.”
More than just a wine tasting, the Festival will again bring together award winning celebrity chefs, artisanal craftsmen, culinary pioneers, fantastic music, as well as wine from the top Virginia wine producers. Guests will be able to sample all of the varieties as well as purchase them by the glass and the bottle, on-site at special event-only low prices.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 12th at 10 a.m. with special pricing for 10 days including: 2 for 1 discounting for each day, in addition to tickets being 25%-off until January 22, 2016. Tickets include a VIP Admission One Day Pass for Saturday $69 or Sunday for $59 and a General Admission One Day Pass for $30 in advance/$40 onsite. Designated driver tickets are also available in advance.
To purchase tickets and view schedule, visit www.vintagevirginia.com or call (800)-830-3976. Vintage Virginia will be at Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, 20121. For directions, visit www.nvrpa.org/park/bull-run.