More than 200 crafty bastards from all over North America will be setting up for a home run of a weekend on November 11 & 12 at Nationals Park when the 14th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by the Washington City Paper (WCP), takes over the concourse. Single day and weekend passes to the festival are now on sale via the WCP website.
“The Washington City Paper has always strived to connect the voice and vision of independent artists with our readers. This festival creates an experience where consumers can discover unconventional, hard-to-find arts and crafts, meet the artists, and even make something themselves,” says the fair’s curator Wendy Silverman. “There’ll be surprises at every booth including unique home goods, clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, plush toys, DIY kits, screen-printing, original art, locally produced food, and much more!”
Attendees can start an art collection, get a jump on their holiday shopping, or just treat themselves to something they never knew they have to have at booths from long-time, popular Crafty Bastards, like Cuddles and Rage, DeNada Designs, Eilisain Jewelry, Stitch & Rivet, Rocks & Salt, Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration, and Twenty Two West. In addition, more than 60 first-time vendors will be participating in this fall’s fair, including:
- 1767 Designs (Nashville, TN)
- American Roadtrip Pillows (WDC)
- BeNice.Shop (WDC)
- Cherry Blossom Creative (WDC)
- ChicalooKate (Ann Arbor, MI)
- Emma Sage Fine Art (Arlington, VA)
- Garner Blue (Jackson, TN)
- Happy Clay (New Orleans, LA)
- Hollow Work Ceramics (WDC)
- Hope Honey Farm (Maryland)
- Kakinbow Fashion (Senegal)
- Lo & Behold Naturals (Durham, NC)
- Myriad Mirage (Nyack, NY)
- Out of Print (Hampton Roads, VA)
- Periodically Inspired (Pawtucket, RI)
- RedDoorShades (Woodbridge, VA)
- Suburban Avenger Studios (Baltimore)
- The Rich & Strange (Austin, TX)
- TRUE Syrups & Garnishes (WDC)
- Whispering Willow Soaps (NC)
The two-day outdoor exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nationals Park, located at1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. One-day admission is $6, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Entry at the gate day of will cost $8 ($12 for a weekend pass). Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets are available online at https://dc.craftybastards.com/
This year’s event is made possible in part by partnership with the Washington Nationals. Please visit the Crafty Bastards website for a full listing of sponsors, beer and food vendors, and more. Parking is available in select garages for $10 or at metered parking on the street in the neighborhood. We highly suggest car-sharing services or taking Metro to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the green line.
Start window-shopping and plotting out a “must shop” list for Crafty Bastards by visiting the recently launched online Vendor Gallery, and be sure to follow @CraftyBastards on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for featured #CraftyBastards items.
More than 200 crafty bastards from all over North America will be setting up for a home run of a weekend on November 11 & 12 at Nationals Park when the 14th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, presented by the Washington City Paper (WCP), takes over the concourse. Single day and weekend passes to the festival are now on sale via the WCP website.
“The Washington City Paper has always strived to connect the voice and vision of independent artists with our readers. This festival creates an experience where consumers can discover unconventional, hard-to-find arts and crafts, meet the artists, and even make something themselves,” says the fair’s curator Wendy Silverman. “There’ll be surprises at every booth including unique home goods, clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, plush toys, DIY kits, screen-printing, original art, locally produced food, and much more!”
Attendees can start an art collection, get a jump on their holiday shopping, or just treat themselves to something they never knew they have to have at booths from long-time, popular Crafty Bastards, like Cuddles and Rage, DeNada Designs, Eilisain Jewelry, Stitch & Rivet, Rocks & Salt, Marcella Kriebel Art & Illustration, and Twenty Two West. In addition, more than 60 first-time vendors will be participating in this fall’s fair, including:
- 1767 Designs (Nashville, TN)
- American Roadtrip Pillows (WDC)
- BeNice.Shop (WDC)
- Cherry Blossom Creative (WDC)
- ChicalooKate (Ann Arbor, MI)
- Emma Sage Fine Art (Arlington, VA)
- Garner Blue (Jackson, TN)
- Happy Clay (New Orleans, LA)
- Hollow Work Ceramics (WDC)
- Hope Honey Farm (Maryland)
- Kakinbow Fashion (Senegal)
- Lo & Behold Naturals (Durham, NC)
- Myriad Mirage (Nyack, NY)
- Out of Print (Hampton Roads, VA)
- Periodically Inspired (Pawtucket, RI)
- RedDoorShades (Woodbridge, VA)
- Suburban Avenger Studios (Baltimore)
- The Rich & Strange (Austin, TX)
- TRUE Syrups & Garnishes (WDC)
- Whispering Willow Soaps (NC)
The two-day outdoor exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nationals Park, located at1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. One-day admission is $6, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Entry at the gate day of will cost $8 ($12 for a weekend pass). Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets are available online at https://dc.craftybastards.com/
This year’s event is made possible in part by partnership with the Washington Nationals. Please visit the Crafty Bastards website for a full listing of sponsors, beer and food vendors, and more. Parking is available in select garages for $10 or at metered parking on the street in the neighborhood. We highly suggest car-sharing services or taking Metro to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop on the green line.
Start window-shopping and plotting out a “must shop” list for Crafty Bastards by visiting the recently launched online Vendor Gallery, and be sure to follow @CraftyBastards on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest for featured #CraftyBastards items.
The arrival of crisp, fall weather calls for a celebration of seasonal cuisine and spirits from Virginia! For the first time ever, and for one night only, beloved homegrown establishments BRABOand Catoctin Creek will present a special evening of autumnal flavor pairings in Old Town Alexandria.
On Monday, November 13, Catoctin Creek founders, Becky and Scott Harris, will be taking over BRABO’s brasserie to offer an exclusive tasting of the distillery’s popular products including the Roundstone Rye whiskey, the Pearousia Pear Brandy, the Quarter Branch Apple Brandy, the 1757 Virginia Grape Brandy, and the “Distiller’s Reserve” 92 Proof Roundstone Rye whiskey. Becky and Scott will share the stories behind the creation of each product while pouring a healthy taste for guests to enjoy.
As whiskey and brandy enthusiasts decide whether they prefer their beverage neat or on the rocks, BRABO’s Executive Chef Sebastien Rondier will serve a menu of Belgian-French hors d’oeuvres thoughtfully created to pair with the featured spirits, proving how food-friendly whiskies and brandies are. The evening’s menu will be presented side by side with each spirit and includes the following highlights:
- Belgian tart with roasted pear, bacon, and French blue cheese
- Venison lollipop with dried apricots, toasted walnuts, vanilla, and orange zest
- Foie gras torchon crostini with brandied cherries, duck fat popcorn, and black pepper
- Boar slider topped with charred scallion & jalapeño jam, and sweet & spicy grape condiment
- Apple terrine with cocoa-smoked pork belly and puff pastry
The fall evening will be filled with lively conversation, plenty of whiskey and brandy, and surprising flavor pairings reflecting the best of the season!
What: BRABO & Catoctin Creek Present: Fall Flavor Pairings
When: Monday, November 13
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: BRABO. 1600 King Street. Alexandria, VA 22314
Tickets: Tickets are $75 each, include all food and drink, and available at https://catoctincocktails.eventbrite.com. Guests must be 21+ to attend.
On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.
Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.
On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will hold its 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser. Featuring more than 70 merchants, this unique shopping experience is a great way to shop for a cause and check off many items on your holiday gift list. From food, desserts, clothing, stationery, and more, Holiday Shops will have something for everyone on your shopping list. The full list of merchants is available here.
Proceeds from Holiday Shops support the League’s volunteer work in the community, our development programs that train and empower women as civic leaders, and our grants to literacy-related programs in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. JLW’s trained volunteers serve the Washington, DC, community in a variety of ways, including at the National Book Festival, the Washington School for Girls, Calvary Women’s Services, and more than 20 other DC-area nonprofits. You can learn more about the Holiday Shops fundraiser here.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Dock5 at Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Why: To support JLW’s volunteer service in the Washington, DC, community, including grants to local nonprofits supporting adult, child, and cultural literacy and programs to train and equip women to serve as civic leaders.
Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 14th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard and lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Filled with tiny white lights and shimmering Christmas trees, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden the perfect venue for a holiday celebration.
Families will take the chill off with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards, members of the United States Marine Corps Reserves will perform a presentation of colors, and Santa Claus and Rudolph will make a special guest appearance. All families are welcome to take a photo with Santo in his Winter Wonderland Suite.
Kelly Collis and Tommy McFly, hosts of 94.7 Fresh FM’s Tommy Show, will serve as the masters of ceremonies.
The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will benefit The U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program, a non-profit organization that collects toys throughout the holiday season and delivers them to needy youngsters. Those attending the event are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated. Additionally, monetary donations are accepted on the organization’s website, www.ToysForTots.org.
The newly renovated Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, at 2401 M Street, NW, is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 413 rooms and luxury suites, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight, and a cascade of plants both inside and out.
Title: Winternational- 6th Annual Embassy Showcase
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 11 am- 2 pm
Location: Atrium at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Description: Winternational is an exciting celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. This festival has the atmosphere of a bustling global marketplace with each embassy promoting their country through vibrant displays of visual art, food, handcrafts as well as travel and tourism exhibits. Free and open the public, guests have the opportunity to travel the world and do some fun holiday shopping-all during the lunch hour!
Participating embassies include (list subject to change): Afghanistan, African Union, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union, Georgia, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Lithuania, Malawi, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center), Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Price: Free
Register at: http://itcdc.com/winternational/
| Event: | Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out Live! |
| Date: | Friday, December |
| Location: | 7 pm EST – Show Place Arena, Maryland 9 pm EST – Capital One Arena, DC |
| Acts: | Nick Cannon, Rip Micheals, DC Young Fly, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, Karlous Miller, DJ D-Wrek, Conceited, Hitman Holla and special guest Wale and Yo Gotti. |
| Tickets: | Available on ticketmaser.com and start at $30 available |
| Description: | The only thing more exciting than watching Wild ‘N Out on television is seeing them up close and in-person. The high-energy live improv show is a mix of hilarious stand-up comedy performances and the games that makes Wild ‘N Out famous. Hosted by the master of ceremonies Nick Cannon, Wild ‘N Out Live guarantees a night of laughter with the show’s incredible gang of improvisers: Rip Micheals, DC Young Fly, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, DJ D-Wrek, Conceited, Hitman Holla and more. |
You can dance into the New Year with a spectacular night of music and celebration at the Embassy Row Hotel! Grooving to your own beat with 3 different live DJs and 3 different music channels. Each ticket includes admission for one, headset rental, one complimentary sparkling wine toast, and one fantastic New Years’ Eve night at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, DC.
WHO: 3 Live DJs, 3 Different Music Channels, 1 Spectacular Night of Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, December 31st, 2017 9pm – 1am
WHERE: Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC
TICKETS: $40-50 includes headset rental & sparkling wine toast
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