WHAT: Plate of the Union Tap Takeover
WHEN: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 20, 2017
WHERE: Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NE #102
Washington, DC 20002
The world is filled with different types of environments; from the natural world as a whole to particular geographical areas. This year the creativity by interior designers will make these environments fashionable and transform them into wearable works of art when the 8th Annual Cosmo Couture Fashion & Design event takes place on Thursday, September 28th in Washington, D.C.
The annual event produced by the Washington Metro City Center (WMCC) of the International Interior Design Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter (IIDA-MAC), will pay tribute to the various environments that we live in and also surround us. Local architecture and interior design firms and manufacturing partners will create apparel out of interior materials reflecting the given theme. This year, each garment will transport the audience into a new ENVIRONMENT, pulling their design inspiration from the environmental definition: the surroundings or conditions in which a person, plant or animal lives or operates. Garments are constructed out of interior materials such as tile, carpet, wood, vinyl, glass and rubber – materials used in the built environment and finding ways to apply them to haute couture fashion, creating a bridge between fashion and architecture. These individual inspirations allow the design teams to conceptualize and create a garment around their inspiration’s feel, look, and sound. Each year the theme changes with past themes focusing on D.C. area landmarks, such as the Smithsonian Museums, Embassies, American Presidents, the National Zoo, to an Under The Big Top circus theme.
Twenty-four design teams will participate in this year’s event. Designs will be judged by an elite panel of judges such as Michael McCarthy (Editor-in-Chief, DC Modern Luxury), Kim Elleen (Chief Washington Reporter for the Boston Herald & Fashion Designer – Kim Elleen Collection), Fashion & Interior Stylist Stara Pezeshkian (more to be announced soon) and awards will be given in various categories such as:
Best Performance
- Best Performance
- Best Use of Materials
- Best Interpretation of Theme
- Best Red Carpet Look
- Audience Favorite (People’s Choice)
The 2017 Cosmo Couture beneficiary is Rebuilding Together of Washington, DC (RTDC). RTDC’s mission is to preserve and revitalize low-income homes and community facilities in our Nation’s Capital. RTDC makes free home repairs for low-income DC homeowners who are Veterans, elderly, disabled or caring for young children in seriously deteriorating conditions and for nonprofit community centers that serve DC’s most vulnerable citizens of all ages. RTDC’s home repairs enable low-income homeowners to remain in their homes, where they can live in warmth and safety with independence and dignity. To date, the IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter has donated over $100,000 to previously selected charities from Cosmo Couture proceeds during the past six years.
Cosmo Couture attracts approximately 800 attendees each year and made possible this year by our Haute Couture top sponsor Mohawk Group. Media partners for the event are DC Modern Luxury, ABC7 and News Channel 8.
Event tickets range from $100-150 and sponsorship and table opportunities are also available online at http://www.cosmocouture.org/tickets.shtml.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Cosmo Couture 2017 – Fashion & Interior Design Event (8th Annual)
Presented by: Washington Metro City Center of the International Interior Design Association – Mid Atlantic Chapter
Beneficiary: Rebuilding Together of Washington, DC
When: Thursday, September 28, 2017
Where: The Howard Theater, 620 T Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Time: 5:30-10:00PM
Cocktails 5:30-7:30PM
Runway Show 7:30-9:00PM
Desserts 9:00-10:00PM
Website: www.cosmocouture.org
Capitol City Brewing Company in celebrating the 18th annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest at Arlington’s Shirlington Village. Oktoberfest is from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and located at the outdoor streetscape at 4001 Campbell Avenue.
SUPERFIERCE Opening Salon Party to Kick Off Month-Long Exhibit and Activation Empowering Female Artists
Dates: October 5th, 6:30pm – 12 Midnight
Address: Blind Whino Arts Club, 700 Delaware Ave., SW, Washington, DC.
Cost: $75 General Admission. $150 VIP
Summary:
Join SUPERFIERCE as they host an Opening Exhibition Salon Party as the official kickoff to the 2017 SUPERFIERCE month-long art exhibit on October 5th at the Blind Whino. SUPERFIERCE—an organization aimed at creating a foundation of support, connectivity and resources to empower female artists will feature more than 30 nationally and locally known female artists, photographers and sculptors. Artists include Anne Marchand, Ashley Longshore, Caitlyn Price, Dominique Fierro, Julie Wolfe, Kennedy Yanko, Lana Gomez, Maggie O’Neill, Maryanne Pollock, and more. The ticketed event will feature a VIP Collectors Artist Reception in which guests will hear from an expert panel on the importance of equal representation of female artists throughout the industry and how forming a reliable network will accelerate female artists’ careers allowing them to give back and pay it forward. A general admission exhibition of female artists’ interactive installations will be on display with all work available for purchase. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to E-Beauty, an organization that supports women undergoing treatment for cancer through their wig exchange program. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.superfierce.org.
TV personality and entrepreneur Scott Disick will host Sugar Factory American Brasserie’s Grand Opening at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall on Thursday, October 12 in Arlington, VA. The candy-themed event will take place from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner reservations at Sugar Factory are available by calling 703.258.3374 or by visiting OpenTable.com.
WHEN: Thursday, October 12 from 6 – 10 p.m.
- Media call time – 6 p.m.
- Red Carpet time – 6:45 p.m.
- All media must RSVP and be credentialed prior to arrival to maha.hakki@mokimedia.com or at 703.973.7075
- Photos and b-roll images for media will be available after the event
WHERE:
Sugar Factory American Brasserie
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall
1100 Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202
DETAILS: Internationally renowned Sugar Factory American Brasserie is bringing its celebrity sweets and treats to Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall. Scott Disick will be hosting the Grand Opening in the brasserie-style dining room with vibrant, whimsical decor that seats up to 200 guests. Local celebrities and the community are invited to enjoy music and savor Sugar Factory’s sweet and approachable menu, including the legendary King Kong Sundae, Sugar Factory Burger and premium sweet cocktails like the Lollipop Passion.
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
On Thursday, October 19 th from 6:30-8:30pm, Greg Kitsock will host History & Hops at the Heurich House Museum, featuring beer from Virginia brewery Heroic Aleworks.
Kitsock, the founding editor of Mid-Atlantic Brewing News and contributing editor of Beer Advocate Magazine, chose to feature Heroic Aleworks at this month’s event. This will be one of the only times the brewery has been served in DC.
Based in Woodbridge, Virginia, Heroic Aleworks was conceived as a geek culture epicenter, comprising of comic books, gaming, and their own comic book universe.
Every beer they create represents a superhero or villain. Their flagship team of heroes is complemented by a supporting, seasonal and special release cast of villains and allies.
Each original character is illustrated by international and local comic artists, whose work is then integrated into an ongoing storyline published online and in limited print editions.
In addition, the museum will be hosting tours focused on the history of the Chr. Heurich Brewing Co., the largest, historic brewery in Washington, DC.
Tickets for this event include drinks, snacks, and tours. To purchase tickets, go to http://bit.ly/HHOct2017.
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.
