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
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Spice up an average Thursday night with the squad in tow. The D.C. Matchmaker Michelle Jacoby returns to The Embassy Row to host a game and trivia night alongside delicious cocktails and bites. Must be 21+ to join. Admission is complimentary for guests. Tickets are free and can be picked up here. Thursday, March 15 from 7pm – 9:30pm.
For more information, please visit www.destinationhotels.com/embassy-row-hotel or call (202) 265-1600.
March 16 (6:30pm – 11:30pm)
What if you could do a “prom-over” and recreate all of the magic of prom night while supporting our KIPP DC KIPPsters on their journey to and through college? KIPProm is your chance! Join in for an evening of great company, awkward dancing, and spiked punch as KIPP DC rallies behind the next generation of Washingtonians. All proceeds directly support KIPP DC’s KIPP Through College & Career programs designed to empower KIPP DC alumni and propel them onward to lives full of choice and opportunity.
Cost: Tickets start at $150
SheROCKS, D.C.’s premiere Women’s History Month event, is set to return to the District Architecture Center on Friday and Saturday, March 23rd – 24th, 2018. In addition to the jam-packed weekend of female empowerment, SheROCKS is proud to announce its national tour, which will kick off July 2018!
SheROCKS will maintain its core, continuing to champion, honor and highlight women achieving remarkable feats in the arts, business and tech industries; however, 2018 is the year of the SheROCKS expansion. To truly reach the masses and meet the demand for female artistry, SheROCKS will launch its national tour with stops in Los Angeles and New York! SheROCKS is one of the fastest growing events for emerging women artists and entrepreneurs, showcasing the nation’s abundant female talent, while creating ways to accelerate support amongst women in business.
“We’re so excited for all that 2018 has in store for SheROCKS! We receive so many submissions from potential showcased artists in other cities who are unable to participate due to lack of travel resources, so to accommodate not only the talent but also broaden SheROCKS’ reach, we implemented the tour. And while D.C. will remain our homebase and kickoff city, we’re brimming with anticipation for what our LA and New York stops will bring!” says, Gaines.
SheROCKS’ two-day D.C. event itinerary includes: SheROCKS HERStory with Caressa Jennings, Sasha Nicole and Timea Gaines and VIP Pamper Party on March 23rd, and Power Brunch and Mixer and Main event on March 24th.
This years SheROCKS honorees include Guy-Blaché DuVernay SheROCKS Filmmakers of the Year, Raven Irabor and Marissa Lewis, Greiman-Roberts SheROCKS Graphic Artist of the Year, Machee Kelly, Frida Kahlo SheROCKS Artist of the Year, Janai Marshall, and Annie Leibovitz SheROCKS Photographer of the Year, Nikki Cee.
From a local favorite to a Billboard Hot 100 headliner, SheROCKS’ 10 showcased artist cover the talent spectrum. After a nationwide call for submissions, it was narrowed down to the following 10 performers:
Singer, Tamara Jade, Singer, Patrice LIVE, Singer, Cramer Music, Lyricist, O-Slice, Artist, Addie Rawr, Singer, Brittanie Thomas, Dancer, Megan Atkinson of The Collectif Project, Artist, Cheyenne Sookoo, Artist, Nevada McQueen, Photographer, Felicia “Freya” Taylor.
Singer, songwriter and superhero, Roquois, will headline the event and perform tracks from her recently released debut album.
SheROCKS is brought to you by Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund 40 Under 40 recipient, Hello Beautiful Woman To Know 2017 and Love Life Media, LLC CEO and motivational speaker, Timea Gaines.
To view full list of performers, event schedule, purchase tickets or for additional information please visit SheRocksEvent.com. Stay in the loop using the hashtag #SheROCKS2018, and follow SheROCKS via Facebook, and @SheRocksEvent on Twitter and Instagram. Please contact publicist with media or interview requests.
On March 23rd, the One Journey Team will host its biggest fundraiser yet and will be celebrating refugee entrepreneurship in the DC area.
Too often, we only hear the negative stories and portrayals of refugees. We are working to change that! Please join us in this effort by coming to our cocktail fundraiser, in support of the One Journey Festival on June 2nd at the Washington National Cathedral.
The fundraiser will showcase refugee entrepreneurship through food, art, and storytelling. It will feature food by refugee chefs (Foodhini), coffee by Sudanese refugees, art from refugees living in Greece, and inspiring stories shared by a variety of speakers including Dina Kawar, Her Excellency Ambassador of Jordan, Ahmad Ashkar (founder of Falafel Inc and Hult Prize Foundation) and refugees themselves.
They hope you can join in for this meaningful and impactful night. Get your ticket here and please bring your friends!
*The event is being sponsored by Allianz, APCO, The Boston Consulting Group, Development Finance International, Global Works Foundation and Squire Patton Boggs.
WHAT: SMITHSONIAN at 8, in collaboration with Francophonie DC and the Embassy of France, presents La Grande Fête, the closing celebration of the 2018 DC Francophonie Cultural Festival.
WHEN: Friday, March 23, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: La Maison Francaise at the Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC
Get ready for a spectacular party with a French accent. The annual Francophonie Cultural Festival spotlights the music, art, literature, film, cuisine, and customs of French-speaking countries and regions from across the globe. Its closing celebration, La Grande Fête, is always magnifique, and this year’s bash is no exception.
Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will launch into a world tour of francophone cultures. They’ll sample food and drink from more than 30 embassies as they explore each nation’s unique attractions and traditions. DJ Princess Slaya spins music from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and plenty of destinations in between. Experience the best of the French-speaking world—all without leaving home.
General admission $40
Tickets must be purchased in advance (no sales at the door).
For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit http://s.si.edu/2ocUayg.
On March 24, 2018 Womxn F*ck Shit Up DC will be shaking the patriarchy and the walls of Songbyrd, 2475 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. Doors open at 5pm and womxn movers, shakers and music-makers will be f*cking up privilege until 12am. Pre-sale tickets are $20.
WFSU DC is an extension of the LA-based music and art event Women Fuck Shit Up Fest, founded by a collective of womxn in the music industry on the west coast. Their mission is to use music and art to bridge communities and raise awareness around social justice issues, aiming to create a community of womxn to hone their power and defy the feminine stereotype of “softness.”
On March 24, we at WFSU DC aim to amplify the voices of people of color, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and all womxn-identifying humans through a night of art, music and solidarity. We want to empower and honor the fortitude of our community. We aim to bring together diverse people, ideas, identities, and works of art in order to foster the collective empowerment of all womxnkind. Being located in the nation’s capital, we have the privilege of existing in the heart of the patriarchy and by extension, oppression. We are witnesses to how toxic masculinity wraps itself in bureaucracy to routinely oppress “otherness.” This fest is a joyful act of resistance to bring the community together.
WFSU DC’s inaugural fest lineup includes: Santa Librada, BOOMscat, The CooLots, Aurora Lloyd, Chelsea Shorte, More Than FM, Sheila, and Lauren Ileana Sotolongo to name a few – and handful of national gems – such as Militia Vox, Michi, WASI, Julia Weldon, and The Txlips. The full lineup can be found here.
This year’s proceeds will benefit Casa Ruby, a local LGBTQ+ organization serving the D.C. area. WFSU DC is proudly sponsored by Tagg Magazine.
ODYSSEY: A GRAND TASTING & EXPLORATION OF GREEK WINES
Discover Greek Wines poured by their Winemakers
100% of Ticket Sales will be donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen
The Greeks have been making wine for more than 6000 years – from the age of Dionysus and Homer to the present day. But their wines have remained a mystery to many – until now. Winemakers from all over Greece are coming to Washington DC for ODYSSEY, a Greek wine tasting adventure. Expand your palate as you taste wines made from indigenous grapes found only in Greece; sip on international blends; and marvel at rare vintages uncorked just for ODYSSEY. Take the opportunity to support a great cause and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece.
Attendees at the tasting will tour the three main wine producing regions: The Islands, The Peloponnese and Northern Greece each with characteristic terroirs, indigenous grapes and 6000 years of winemaking history; meet the winemakers and learn about their vinification techniques, terroir philosophies and personal stories; and of course, taste indigenous, international and rare varieties and vintages from the Cava Spiliadis portfolio. ODYSSEY is hosted by George Spiliadis, son of noted Milos restauranteur Costas Spiliadis.
WHEN: Monday, March 26, 4:30-8 pm
WHERE: The Loft at 600F
600 F Street Northwest Washington Dc 20004
COST: $50 pp 100% of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to
World Central Kitchen
Details and Tickets
As the end of winter hibernation nears, BRABO and Catoctin Creek are gearing up for a celebration of seasonal cuisine and spirits from Virginia! Following a festive fall event where the beloved homegrown establishments brought autumnal flavor pairings together, the Old Town restaurant and Purcellville-based distillery are teaming up again for a spring sipping soiree.
On Thursday, March 29, 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 and special releases including the Roundstone Rye 80 whiskey, the Watershed Gin, the Old Tom Style “Peach Barrel” Watershed Gin, and the Short Hill Mountain Peach Brandy. Becky and Scott will share the stories behind the creation of each product while pouring a healthy taste for guests to enjoy.
BRABO’s Lead Bartender Brett Oye will create special off-the-menu cocktails for the evening and provide guests with the inspiration behind each drink. As whiskey and gin enthusiasts decide whether they prefer their spirit neat or in cocktail form, Executive Chef Sebastien Rondier will serve an elaborate cheese and charcuterie display alongside a menu of satisfying French hors d’oeuvres thoughtfully created to pair with the featured beverages. The evening’s food pairings will be presented side by side with each spirit and includes the following highlights:
- Sweet corn fritter with crispy speck ham and espresso aioli
- Slow-braised Virginia quail and a sunny-side up quail egg on rye bread
- Grilled local oyster with savory fennel compote and shaved scallions
- BBQ-style foie gras with spiced pecans
- Gin affogato
The spring soiree will be filled with lively conversation, a personal Q&A with the BRABO and Catoctin Creek teams, plenty of whiskey and gin, and surprising flavor pairings reflecting the best of the season!
What: BRABO & Catoctin Creek: Spring Cocktail Party
When: Thursday, March 29
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: BRABO. 1600 King Street. Alexandria, VA 22314
Tickets: Tickets are $70 each, include all food and drink, and are available at https://brabocatoctincreekparty.eventbrite.com. Guests must be 21+ to attend.
ABOUT BRABO
BRABO is committed to delivering exceptional food, superior service and an outstanding experience to guests. Executive Chef Sebastien Rondier offers sophisticated cuisine that is inspired by French and European techniques and flavors, and made with the highest-quality ingredients. BRABO’s seasonal menu is complemented by carefully-crafted cocktails by Lead Bartender Brett Oye and an extensive wine list that was awarded Wine Spectator’s coveted “Best of Award of Excellence” in 2017. Adjacent to the Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa, BRABO is an Old Town Alexandria favorite known for its neighborly friendliness. For more information, call 703-894-3440 or visit www.BRABOrestaurant.com. The restaurant is located at 1600 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; is open seven days a week; and offers private-dining services. Follow BRABO on Facebook and Instagram.
