Feb
14
Wed
Mervis Diamonds Valentine Giveaway @ Mervis Diamond Importers
Feb 14 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MERVIS DIAMOND VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAYJoin Paul Wharton and Sarah Fraser from the Hey Frase Podcast for a fabulous night of Valentine’s Day shopping, book signing, and someone is WINNING diamond studs from Mervis!

Need the perfect Valentine’s Day gift!? We got you. Buy your boo diamond studs starting at $400, gorgeous bangles, and timeless rose gold necklaces for the most romantic day of the year.

Paul Wharton will be doing an exclusive book signing of his NEW book “Pulling It All Together!” Don’t miss this fun night.

Cocktails and light appetizers will be served. We can’t wait to see you!

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Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Friday, February 9, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)

Mervis Diamond Importers
1700 K Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006

Feb
22
Thu
NOVA BOSSA Pop-Up @ Union Market
Feb 22 @ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Union Market will get a little taste of Brazil when internationally inspired lifestyle brand NOVA BOSSA pops up at the thriving retail and culinary district.

Offering art and photography, bain couture, books, women’s clothing, handbags, home decór, jewelry and scarves, the NOVA BOSSA pop-up will feature a wide selection of globally sourced items from international designers, including Adriana Degreas, Artiz, Catarina Mina, Cecilia Prado, Mercedes Salazar, Mola Sasa, Paula Mendoza Jewelry, Scarf Me, Wymann Rio and more.

From intricately handmade bags to 24-carat gold-plated statement jewelry to colorful baskets from the Amazon, NOVA BOSSA’s assortment of luxury-leaning goods orbit around founder and CEO Carolina Furukrona’s passions for travel, design and entertaining.

She launched NOVA BOSSA last year following 100 international adventures and a business certification from Harvard, in an effort to both pay homage to her São Paulo roots and enable top lifestyle brands — especially by women designers and artisans — from her native Brazil and other emerging markets to go global.

“NOVA BOSSA is delighted to celebrate our one-year anniversary by partnering with Union Market DC for this pop-up,” Furukrona says. “We believe that Union Market’s focus on culture and commerce, on showcasing the very best new businesses in the region, and on serving a dynamic and diverse clientele makes this a unique opportunity for our brand. We are excited to showcase rising international women designers − most of which have never before been available in the United States or the D.C. region – and to prove that the creativity, craftsmanship and design emanating from places like Brazil can be just as good, if not better, than what’s coming out of Europe. After spending so much time abroad I feel D.C. is lacking some bossa, so it’s an honor to present new products that can give a daring and fresh update to the wardrobes and homes of our great city.”

As home base for 40+ award-winning restaurant and retail concepts, northeast D.C.’s thriving Union Market District continues to grow its reputation as a brand incubator, giving small businesses the solid footing they need to get to the next level.

The NOVA BOSSA pop-up launches February 22, and will operate as follows:

  • Thursday, February 2211a-8pm
  • Friday, February 23: 11a-8pm
  • Saturday, February 24: 10a-8pm
  • Sunday, February 2510a-8pm
Feb
23
Fri
NOVA BOSSA Pop-Up @ Union Market
Feb 23 @ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Union Market will get a little taste of Brazil when internationally inspired lifestyle brand NOVA BOSSA pops up at the thriving retail and culinary district.

Offering art and photography, bain couture, books, women’s clothing, handbags, home decór, jewelry and scarves, the NOVA BOSSA pop-up will feature a wide selection of globally sourced items from international designers, including Adriana Degreas, Artiz, Catarina Mina, Cecilia Prado, Mercedes Salazar, Mola Sasa, Paula Mendoza Jewelry, Scarf Me, Wymann Rio and more.

From intricately handmade bags to 24-carat gold-plated statement jewelry to colorful baskets from the Amazon, NOVA BOSSA’s assortment of luxury-leaning goods orbit around founder and CEO Carolina Furukrona’s passions for travel, design and entertaining.

She launched NOVA BOSSA last year following 100 international adventures and a business certification from Harvard, in an effort to both pay homage to her São Paulo roots and enable top lifestyle brands — especially by women designers and artisans — from her native Brazil and other emerging markets to go global.

“NOVA BOSSA is delighted to celebrate our one-year anniversary by partnering with Union Market DC for this pop-up,” Furukrona says. “We believe that Union Market’s focus on culture and commerce, on showcasing the very best new businesses in the region, and on serving a dynamic and diverse clientele makes this a unique opportunity for our brand. We are excited to showcase rising international women designers − most of which have never before been available in the United States or the D.C. region – and to prove that the creativity, craftsmanship and design emanating from places like Brazil can be just as good, if not better, than what’s coming out of Europe. After spending so much time abroad I feel D.C. is lacking some bossa, so it’s an honor to present new products that can give a daring and fresh update to the wardrobes and homes of our great city.”

As home base for 40+ award-winning restaurant and retail concepts, northeast D.C.’s thriving Union Market District continues to grow its reputation as a brand incubator, giving small businesses the solid footing they need to get to the next level.

The NOVA BOSSA pop-up launches February 22, and will operate as follows:

  • Thursday, February 2211a-8pm
  • Friday, February 23: 11a-8pm
  • Saturday, February 24: 10a-8pm
  • Sunday, February 2510a-8pm
Feb
24
Sat
NOVA BOSSA Pop-Up @ Union Market
Feb 24 @ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Union Market will get a little taste of Brazil when internationally inspired lifestyle brand NOVA BOSSA pops up at the thriving retail and culinary district.

Offering art and photography, bain couture, books, women’s clothing, handbags, home decór, jewelry and scarves, the NOVA BOSSA pop-up will feature a wide selection of globally sourced items from international designers, including Adriana Degreas, Artiz, Catarina Mina, Cecilia Prado, Mercedes Salazar, Mola Sasa, Paula Mendoza Jewelry, Scarf Me, Wymann Rio and more.

From intricately handmade bags to 24-carat gold-plated statement jewelry to colorful baskets from the Amazon, NOVA BOSSA’s assortment of luxury-leaning goods orbit around founder and CEO Carolina Furukrona’s passions for travel, design and entertaining.

She launched NOVA BOSSA last year following 100 international adventures and a business certification from Harvard, in an effort to both pay homage to her São Paulo roots and enable top lifestyle brands — especially by women designers and artisans — from her native Brazil and other emerging markets to go global.

“NOVA BOSSA is delighted to celebrate our one-year anniversary by partnering with Union Market DC for this pop-up,” Furukrona says. “We believe that Union Market’s focus on culture and commerce, on showcasing the very best new businesses in the region, and on serving a dynamic and diverse clientele makes this a unique opportunity for our brand. We are excited to showcase rising international women designers − most of which have never before been available in the United States or the D.C. region – and to prove that the creativity, craftsmanship and design emanating from places like Brazil can be just as good, if not better, than what’s coming out of Europe. After spending so much time abroad I feel D.C. is lacking some bossa, so it’s an honor to present new products that can give a daring and fresh update to the wardrobes and homes of our great city.”

As home base for 40+ award-winning restaurant and retail concepts, northeast D.C.’s thriving Union Market District continues to grow its reputation as a brand incubator, giving small businesses the solid footing they need to get to the next level.

The NOVA BOSSA pop-up launches February 22, and will operate as follows:

  • Thursday, February 2211a-8pm
  • Friday, February 23: 11a-8pm
  • Saturday, February 24: 10a-8pm
  • Sunday, February 2510a-8pm
Feb
25
Sun
NOVA BOSSA Pop-Up @ Union Market
Feb 25 @ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Union Market will get a little taste of Brazil when internationally inspired lifestyle brand NOVA BOSSA pops up at the thriving retail and culinary district.

Offering art and photography, bain couture, books, women’s clothing, handbags, home decór, jewelry and scarves, the NOVA BOSSA pop-up will feature a wide selection of globally sourced items from international designers, including Adriana Degreas, Artiz, Catarina Mina, Cecilia Prado, Mercedes Salazar, Mola Sasa, Paula Mendoza Jewelry, Scarf Me, Wymann Rio and more.

From intricately handmade bags to 24-carat gold-plated statement jewelry to colorful baskets from the Amazon, NOVA BOSSA’s assortment of luxury-leaning goods orbit around founder and CEO Carolina Furukrona’s passions for travel, design and entertaining.

She launched NOVA BOSSA last year following 100 international adventures and a business certification from Harvard, in an effort to both pay homage to her São Paulo roots and enable top lifestyle brands — especially by women designers and artisans — from her native Brazil and other emerging markets to go global.

“NOVA BOSSA is delighted to celebrate our one-year anniversary by partnering with Union Market DC for this pop-up,” Furukrona says. “We believe that Union Market’s focus on culture and commerce, on showcasing the very best new businesses in the region, and on serving a dynamic and diverse clientele makes this a unique opportunity for our brand. We are excited to showcase rising international women designers − most of which have never before been available in the United States or the D.C. region – and to prove that the creativity, craftsmanship and design emanating from places like Brazil can be just as good, if not better, than what’s coming out of Europe. After spending so much time abroad I feel D.C. is lacking some bossa, so it’s an honor to present new products that can give a daring and fresh update to the wardrobes and homes of our great city.”

As home base for 40+ award-winning restaurant and retail concepts, northeast D.C.’s thriving Union Market District continues to grow its reputation as a brand incubator, giving small businesses the solid footing they need to get to the next level.

The NOVA BOSSA pop-up launches February 22, and will operate as follows:

  • Thursday, February 2211a-8pm
  • Friday, February 23: 11a-8pm
  • Saturday, February 24: 10a-8pm
  • Sunday, February 2510a-8pm
Mar
11
Sun
Scope it Out 5K @ Freedom Plaza
Mar 11 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

The 13th annual ScopeItOut 5K, presented by national non-profit Colorectal Cancer Alliance, will take place on Sunday, March 18, in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. Coincidentally, this year’s race is held on National Awkward Moments Day. With colorectal cancer still viewed as an uncomfortable topic of discussion for many people, despite being one of the most common types of cancer, the non-profit is encouraging participants and the community to raise awareness and take the topic from awkward to ordinary. For the seventh year in a row, the event will be emceed by Tommy McFly of The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM.

Held during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the race is the largest colorectal cancer awareness race in the country, attracting nearly 3,000 participants. While it’s one of the most preventable cancers, colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 140,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 will die from the disease. Colorectal cancer doesn’t care about age, and the incidence rate is rising among adults under 50. Currently, one-in-10 individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer are under 50 years old. A recent study by the Alliance showed 82% of young-onset patients are initially misdiagnosed. By the time they receive a correct diagnosis, in many occasions, the cancer has progressed to advanced stages. In its early stages, colorectal cancer is highly treatable, with a five-year survival rate of 90%, making it a stoppable and preventable disease through early detection.

The ScopeItOut 5K is the largest source of fundraising for colorectal cancer awareness and research in the Washington, D.C. metro area. This year, the run-walk aims to raise $400,000, which will fund national prevention, research and patient support programs through the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Locally, this race partners with the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center to help raise awareness and eliminate the disease within our lifetime.  To date, the ScopeItOut 5K has donated more than $1.9 million dollars to further colorectal cancer research and awareness.

Other race day activities include a special appearance by the President Teddy Roosevelt from the Washington Nationals, Dunkin Donuts coffee bar, food trucks, a Celebrating You mobile spa for survivors, music, games and other activities. The 2018 ScopeItOut DC is sponsored and supported by MedStar Georgetown – The Ruesch Center, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, K&L Gates, Deloitte, and Epi proColon. For race information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.scopeitout.org.

EVENT DETAILS
What:  13th annual DC ScopeItOut 5K
Presented by:  Colorectal Cancer Alliance
When: Sunday, March 18, 2018
Where:  Freedom Plaza (13th and Pennsylvania), Washington, D.C.
Time:  9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: Individual Registration/Team Registration $35 Advance/$40 Race Day
Website/Event Registration: www.scopeitout.org
Social Media
Facebook: FB.com/ccalliance
Instagram: @ColorectalCancerAlliance
Twitter: @CCAlliance
Hashtag: #SIODC

 

Apr
7
Sat
IronStrength Workout®  @ US Capitol Grounds
Apr 7 @ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The American College of Sports Medicine, the global authority for exercise science and sports medicine, is bringing Dr. Jordan Metzl, nationally recognized sports medicine physician, bestselling author and fitness instructor, to the U.S. Capitol Grounds to lead his signature IronStrength Workout® as a part of ACSM’s International Health & Fitness Summit.

The IronStrength Workout® is a functional fitness program developed by Dr. Metzl to help athletes improve performance and prevent injury. Dr. Metzl teaches this workout for free in venues across the country to promote the importance of exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle. The workout has been featured in the New York Times, on NBC’s Today Show, and on National Public Radio. It is available for free online via the Runner’s World website.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 7, 2018; 5:30 P.M. ET

WHERE:
U.S. Capitol Grounds

WHO:
This event is being hosted by the American College of Sports Medicine as a part of ACSM’s International Health & Fitness Summit.

Apr
22
Sun
Inaugural VIDA Fitness/DPR Citywide 2.5 Mile Earth Day Plogging Event @ Various
Apr 22 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Get going on your spring cleaning, DC! This Earth Day, VIDA Fitness and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are inviting Washingtonians to experiment with the new Swedish-inspired, environmentally conscious fitness trend: Plogging – a fitness combination of jogging while picking up litter that offers a variation of body movements by adding bending, squatting and stretching to the main action of running.

On Sunday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m.Washingtonians may gather together to lessen their carbon footprint and engage in the latest fitness craze. Earth Day’s 2.5 mile Plogging will begin at Raymond Recreation Center at 3725 10th Street, NW and then hit four additional public park and playground locations at: 11th & Monroe Park, Powell Recreation Center, Girard Street Park and Harrison Playground.  This event is free and open to the public.  The Raymond Recreation Center is accessible by the green and yellow lines at Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station.

Named after the Swedish term ‘plocka upp,’ Americans have begun integrating the trend into their regular workout routine: grabbing an empty trash bag and cleaning up their surroundings during their outdoor runs. The plogging event is the latest opportunity VIDA Fitness is spearheading to encourage locals to get #FitDC and make DC the number one fittest city in the country again.

For three consecutive years, D.C. earned the #1 ranking in the annual American Fitness Index Data Report published by the American College of Sports and Medicine (ACSM), but forfeited the top spot to Minneapolis in 2017. VIDA Fitness and DPR are determined to take back the title in 2018 by engaging Washingtonians with a variety of fitness programs and expos.

Plogging After Party

As Ploggers finish their District tour with full trash bags in hand, the celebration will continue at VIDA Fitness’ U Street location at 1612 U Street, NW, where participants can enjoy complimentary water and taco bowls from neighborhood favorite Takorean.

WHAT:  Inaugural VIDA Fitness/DPR Citywide 2.5 Mile Earth Day Plogging Event

WHEN:  Sunday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. (Earth Day). 

WHERE: (Locations in chronological order)        

  • Start: Raymond Recreation Center (Metro access: Petworth/GA Ave. Green Line)
  • 11th & Monroe Park
  • Powell Recreation center
  • Girard Street Park
  • Harrison Playground
  • End/Celebration: VIDA Fitness, U Street

LINKS: RSVP here!

Apr
26
Thu
Smithsonian Craft Show @ National Building Museum
Apr 26 @ 10:30 AM – Apr 29 @ 5:00 PM
W H A T :
The Smithsonian Women’s Committee presents the 36th annual Smithsonian Craft Show, featuring 120 premier American artists chosen from a pool of approximately 1,000 applicants. For the first time, the show will highlight Asian cultural influence on American crafts.  Many of today’s top U.S. artists creating cutting-edge art are reconnecting American modernism to its roots in Asian culture. The show seeks to engage the public through educational and artistic components that complement the theme “Asian Influence/American Design.”
Craft Show:
Thursday, April 26 – Sunday, April 29, 2018
Thursday 10:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday/Saturday 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Friends Night Out:
Fun, shopping and signature drinks by notable DC mixologists.
Thursday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 

W H E R E :
National Building Museum
Metro Red Line – Judiciary Square Station

 

T I C K E T S :
Daily admission – includes program    $20
Friends Night Out*      $25*
Advance online tickets      $17
Two-day pass      $30
* Cash bar and complimentary appetizers with general admission, or a $25 ticket includes a complimentary cocktail.

 

B A C K G R O U N D :
This nationally recognized event is an opportunity to connect with major craft artists who are leaders in their respective media.  Serious collectors and casual visitors alike will find one-of-a-kind works of art in all price ranges.
The selected works represent 12 media: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art and wood.
Jurors who selected the 2018 artists are: Bruce Helander, independent art critic and writer, curator, artist;  Jane Milosch, Director, Smithsonian Provenance Research Initiative and curator;  Shoji Satake, Asst. Professor in Ceramics, West Virginia University.
The Smithsonian Craft Show is produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.  Since 1966, the Committee has awarded nearly $12 million in competitive grants funded from proceeds of our craft shows to the Smithsonian’s 19 museums and galleries, nine research facilities, traveling exhibits and the National Zoo.

 

Home On Cameron Anniversary Party @ Home on Cameron
Apr 26 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join in for an open house block party as the DC area welcomes spring and marks the one year anniversary of Home On Cameron  Enjoy light fare from local restaurants and shop Home on Cameron’s curated collection of upholstered furniture including new private label sofas and chairs, custom dining pieces, Nepal felt flowers, console and coffee tables by DC and VA artisans, local art, antiques, couture chandeliers, lamps, colorful ceramics and even wooden toys and dog items. Neighboring shops will be open including: A Galerie Antiques Fine Art, Helen Olivia Flowers, Donna Lewis, Fit One Personal Training Studio, Gossypia and The Hive.
This event is open to the public.
About Home on Cameron: Opened in Spring 2017 by Susan Nelson and Todd Martz, design veterans with more than 35 years combined experience, Home on Cameron is a destination for all things home – from new, vintage and one-of-a-kind finds that can be purchased on the spot to more in-depth design services including ordering fabrics and furnishings to create a home all your own. The interior design team offers curated collections of upholstered furniture, custom dining, console and coffee tables by a local DC cabinetmaker, art by established and emerging artists, antiques, couture chandeliers, lamps, colorful ceramics, and even wooden toys and dog items.