Oct
4
Wed
Junior League Fall into Fashion @ Bloomingdale's Chevy Chase
Oct 4 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

On Wednesday, October 4, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will host its annual fall fashion fundraiser, Fall into Fashion, at the Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase. Guests at the event will have the opportunity to view the latest fall fashion trends, sample passed hors d’oeuvres and champagne, and enjoy 10 percent off most purchases, with a percentage of each purchase going back to the Junior League.

All proceeds from this event support JLW’s programs, including our efforts to train and develop exceptionally qualified civic leaders, improve the community through volunteer service and partnership with local nonprofits, and provide grants that support literacy efforts in the DC area. To learn more about this event, please visit https://www.jlw.org/fall-into-fashion/.

When:  Wednesday, October 4, 2017
6 – 8:30 p.m.

Where:  Bloomingdale’s
Wisconsin Place, Chevy Chase
5300 Western Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Oct
16
Mon
Gretchen Carlson at Washington Women’s Leadership Initiative @ Sheraton Premier Tysons Corner
Oct 16 @ 11:30 PM – Oct 17 @ 2:00 PM

 The Washington Women’s Leadership Initiative (WWLI.org) will host former FOX News anchor Gretchen Carlson at its October 16th speaker event. Each attendee will receive a copy of Gretchen’s new book, “Be Fierce – Stop Harassment and take Your Power Back” (release date: October 17th, 2017).

 

In 2016, Gretchen made a life changing decision to “walk off the set” and speak up about injustice in the workplace. The former Miss America, and mother of two, who became a star news anchor at FOX never imagined that she would become the face of the issue, but after she stood up, walked out, and spoke out, employees all over the world began to take the leap of truth and take back their lives, careers, and dignity, forever changing the way people fight harassment and anything else holding them back.

 

Gretchen will speak about her own experience and about injustice in the workplace at WWLI’s October event.

 

Registration is required for this event. Ticket pricing information is availablehere.

 

WHO                           Gretchen Carlson is one of the nation’s most successful and recognized news anchors and a tireless advocate for workplace equality and the empowerment of women. She most recently hosted “The Real Story” on Fox News for three years, and prior to that co-hosted the #1 rated cable morning news show, “Fox and Friends,” for more than seven years.

 

Carlson started her television career in Richmond, Virginia, as a political reporter, and later served as an anchor and reporter in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dallas. She moved to the national scene as the co-host of “The Saturday Early Show” on CBS in 2000 where she also served as a CBS News correspondent covering the G-8 Summit in Genoa, Italy, the Timothy McVeigh execution, 9-11 from the World Trade Center, the Bush-Gore election, and many other national and international stories. She reported and produced a 30-part series on domestic violence that won several national awards.

 

In 2015, Carlson’s first book, Getting Real, became a national best-seller.

 

WHEN                         Monday, October 16th

                                    11:30am – 2:00pm

 

WHERE                      Sheraton Premier in Tysons Corner

8661 Leesburg Pike

Tysons, VA 22182

Oct
23
Mon
Fairmont Oktoberfest @ Fairmont Hotel
Oct 23 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.

Oct
24
Tue
Fairmont Oktoberfest @ Fairmont Hotel
Oct 24 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.

Oct
25
Wed
Breakfast with the Mounted Police @ Hotel Monaco
Oct 25 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

POLICE ON HORSES at the Washington International Horse Show

  • Wednesday, October 25 (8:00-10:00am): WIHS will host its annual Breakfast with the Mounted Police in front of Hotel Monaco at 700 F Street NW to meet the officers and their mounts.  A long-honored and fan-favorite tradition, mounted police units across the region will be recognized.  There will be an outdoor buffet, including treats for horses!  This provides a great opportunity for the local DC community to meet the officers and their mounts.
Fairmont Oktoberfest @ Fairmont Hotel
Oct 25 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.

Oct
26
Thu
Fairmont Oktoberfest @ Fairmont Hotel
Oct 26 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.

Barn Night at Washington International Horse Show @ Capital One Arena
Oct 26 @ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

SHOW JUMPING’S SUPERSTARS IN COSTUMES 

  • Thursday, October 26 (7:00-10:30pm): Barn Night reigns as groups of horse-crazy enthusiasts come to Capital One Arena to cheer on their favorite riders. Riders can go all out for their costumes: painting their horse, wearing masks, and donning laugh-out-loud attire.  Horse lovers will have a chance to enter contests, win great prizes, and enjoy a fun, horse-filled evening of exciting jumping competition.
The Business Behind the Blog @ Canvas Co/Work
Oct 26 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The Business Behind The Blog

Join FGIDC and top bloggers from our region, as we discuss the fundatmental business skills needed to create a successful and engaging blog.  The topics we discuss will incude:

– Branding

– Content Strategy

– Marketing Partnerships

– The Future of Blogging

Moderator: 
Heather Menis – @FifthandMainPR

Panelist:
Barnette Holston – @DCFashionFool
Lola Phaefler – @OhLolaBlog
Keke Olisemeka – @StyleYourSelfie
Julien Garman – @JulienGarman

Thursday, October 26th
7:00 pm – 8:30 om

Canvas Co/Work
1203 19th Street NW
Washington DC 20036
FGIDC Members – $15
Non-Members – $25

Oct
27
Fri
Fairmont Oktoberfest @ Fairmont Hotel
Oct 27 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Did you miss out on this year’s Oktoberfest?  If so, it’s not too late.  Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Oktoberfest will take place beginning Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th from

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The hotel’s courtyard will be transformed into a German Biergarten featuring a live grilling station, German music and draft beer. So, don your favorite lederhosen and dirndls or, just come as you are.

The grilling station will feature hotel chefs preparing a choice of Bauernwurst, a locally handcrafted German sausage and Weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, served with Kartoffelsalat, German potato salad, and a pretzel twist for just $5. A selection of traditional and spicy mustards will be available too.

Guests will also enjoy $5 drafts of Flying Dog Dogtoberbest Marzen Beer and other German beers throughout the week-long fest.

To kick off Fairmont’s Oktoberfest, a very Instagramable musician, Peter Giovani,  will perform with his accordion on Monday, October 23rd, from 5 -7 p.m.

No reservations are required for Oktoberfest, seating is available on a first come basis.  In the case of inclement weather, Oktoberfest will move into the lobby.