Sep
5
Thu
Mystique Jewelers Capitol Hill Pop-Up Shop Soiree
Sep 5 @ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Mystique Jewelers’ sophisticated and chic Capitol Hill Pop-Up shop will kick-off with a cocktail celebration on Thursday, September 5th
5-7 PM
731 8th Street SE
Free pearl earrings with purchase

Sep
14
Sat
4th Annual 17th Street Festival
Sep 14 @ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The 4th Annual 17th Street Festival will take place on September 14, 2013 from 12pm-6pm. The 17th Street Festival is a free community event that celebrates the 17th Street Corridor from Riggs Place to P Street.
Festival Includes: – Art Show – Business Specials … – Entertainment Stage Sponsored – Kids Zone (Ross Elementary School) – Local Vendors – Pet Zone
www.17thstreetfestival.org
Presented By: Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets

Sep
21
Sat
National Book Festival @ National Mall
Sep 21 @ 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM

The Library of Congress’ two-day National Book Festival is happening in less than a month, on Sept. 21 & 22 on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C.

Co-chaired by President Obama and Mrs. Obama this year’s event draws an impressive lineup of authors, including Giada De Laurentiis, Khaled Hosseini, Margaret Atwood, Hoda Kotb, and a host of other well-known writers. View the complete author lineup here: http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

With more than 100 authors, illustrators and poets in attendance, there is a presentation for every personality. On the National Mall throughout the weekend you will find pavilions dedicated to Children, Teens & Children, Fiction & Mystery, History & Biography, Contemporary Life, Poetry & Prose, Graphic Novels & Science Fiction and Special Programs.

What:

The Library of Congress’ 2013 National Book Festival—an annual celebration of books, reading and literature co-chaired by President Obama and Mrs. Obama. This DC tradition gives book lovers of all ages a rare opportunity to interact with and get their books signed by their favorite authors.

When: Sept. 21 & 22

9/21: 10am – 5:30pm
9/22: noon – 5:30pm

Where:

The National Mall, between 9th & 14th Streets

Washington, D.C.

Sep
22
Sun
National Book Festival @ National Mall
Sep 22 @ 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM

The Library of Congress’ two-day National Book Festival is happening in less than a month, on Sept. 21 & 22 on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C.

Co-chaired by President Obama and Mrs. Obama this year’s event draws an impressive lineup of authors, including Giada De Laurentiis, Khaled Hosseini, Margaret Atwood, Hoda Kotb, and a host of other well-known writers. View the complete author lineup here: http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

With more than 100 authors, illustrators and poets in attendance, there is a presentation for every personality. On the National Mall throughout the weekend you will find pavilions dedicated to Children, Teens & Children, Fiction & Mystery, History & Biography, Contemporary Life, Poetry & Prose, Graphic Novels & Science Fiction and Special Programs.

What:

The Library of Congress’ 2013 National Book Festival—an annual celebration of books, reading and literature co-chaired by President Obama and Mrs. Obama. This DC tradition gives book lovers of all ages a rare opportunity to interact with and get their books signed by their favorite authors.

When: Sept. 21 & 22

9/21: 10am – 5:30pm
9/22: noon – 5:30pm

Where:

The National Mall, between 9th & 14th Streets

Washington, D.C.

Sep
27
Fri
Sticky Fingers Celebrates Release of “The Cheesy Vegan” @ Sticky Fingers Bakery
Sep 27 @ 11:00 PM – Sep 28 @ 1:00 AM

Sticky Fingers will help celebrate the release of John Schlimm’s new book, ‘The Cheesy Vegan,’ this Friday, September 27 with a pop-up event. The event will include tastes from the book along with a cash bar, door prizes and a raffle. Proceeds will benefit Compassion Over Killing and the Kindness Collective.

The event will take place one door down from Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW, and run from 7-9pm.
Tickets are $15 at the door or $50 for a VIP ticket that includes an open bar pass and signed copy of The Cheesy Vegan.

Sticky Fingers will also be participating in the DC Veg Fest on Saturday, September 28, where they will be offering Cowvin Cookies, Brownies, and other treats for purchase along with signed copies of owner Doron Petersan’s vegan cookbook, Sticky Fingers’ Sweets.

Sep
28
Sat
Style Speaks Seminars: Organizing Your Closet @ Periwinkle Alexandria
Sep 28 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Periwinkle Alexandria
1557 Potomac Greens Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314

Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Do you feel that your closet is overflowing with items you don’t ever wear? Do you find yourself spending too much time searching for things in your wardrobe? Do you ever buy things you don’t need because you’re not sure what you already have in your closet?

Join in the fun and LEARN:

How to decide what to keep and what to purge
Strategies for making smart purchases to avoid overflow
The best way to sort and store clothing and accessories
Product essentials that will keep your closet organized
Tips for maintaining organization on a daily basis

Join wardrobe consultant, Cathy Starnes of Style Speaks, and special guest, Professional Organizer, Tiffany Mensing of Space & Serenity, for a seminar on organizing your closet! This will be an intimate gathering so you will have plenty of opportunity to get involved and get your questions answered.

The workshop will be held at Periwinkle boutique in Alexandria and a 25% discount off all full price merchandise will be available to you at the event! We’ll also be hosting a Stella and Dot Trunk Show during the workshop so you’ll have access to one of our favorite jewelry lines!

Mimosas and breakfast treats from LeoNora Bakery will be served.

We’ll have lots of fun giveaways and goodie bags too! Sponsors include Urban Chic, Ruth Barzel Jewelry Design, Thoughtfully Organized and Zoe Boutique.

SPACE IS LIMITED. SIGN UP TODAY!

An “Unmentionable” Affair @ Bloomers
Sep 28 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Two DC-based lingerie businesses are banding together to support women with ovarian cancer and educate their customers about this “unmentionable” disease. Join Bloomers, Belabumbum and DC-based nonprofit the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance for a special event dedicated to supporting women from top to bottom.

This September, lingerie and loungewear company Belabumbum created a special camisole and panty set in teal (the color of ovarian cancer awareness) with touches of pink to symbolize the connection with breast cancer. Women who have one of these diseases are at greater risk of developing the other. One hundred percent of the proceeds from sales of this set are being donated to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance to support our work on behalf of women with this disease.

Ovarian cancer and other “below-the-belt” diseases are not often topics of conversation, even though a woman is diagnosed with the disease every 24 minutes. An “Unmentionable” Affair will highlight this cause with a fun afternoon of shopping and socializing. Women—and men—are invited to drop by Bloomers on Saturday, September 28, to learn about “unmentionable” cancers and buy a beautiful lingerie set that benefits the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

In addition to highlighting ovarian cancer awareness, this event will showcase women business leaders and entrepreneurs in the DC area. All three participating organizations are helmed by women and dedicated to women’s interests.

What: An “Unmentionable” Affair: Bloomers hosts a special event featuring Belabumbum’s lingerie set for ovarian cancer awareness. Guests will snack on teal cupcakes from Cake Love, browse the selection at Bloomers and learn about ovarian cancer.

When: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 1:00-3:00 pm

Where: Bloomers, 3210 O Street, NW, Washington, DC

Who: Heidi Rauch, Founder of Belabumbum; Kim Putens, Owner of Bloomers; Calaneet Balas, CEO of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Questions: For more information on ovarian cancer and An “Unmentionable” Affair, please visit ovariancancer.org or call Amanda Davis at (202) 331-1332.

Oct
6
Sun
Sena Jeter Nasland at NMWA @ National Museum of Women in the Arts
Oct 6 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Literary Reading: Sena Jeter Nasland
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2–3:30 p.m.
Free, no reservations required.
Critically acclaimed for her novels Ahab’s Wife and Abundance, A Novel of Marie Antoinette, author Sena Jeter Nasland writes fiction that gives life to history. She will read from her new novel, The Fountain of St. James Court; Or, Portrait of the Artist as an Old Woman, which deftly intertwines the life of 18th-century French painter Élisabeth Louise Vigée-Lebrun (whose works are on view in the mezzanine level collection galleries) with that of a fictional contemporary writer Kathryn Callaghan. A book signing follows the reading.

Oct
10
Thu
Fashion + Art + Design Georgetown @ Georgetown
Oct 10 @ 10:00 PM – Oct 11 @ 2:00 AM

Event Title: Fashion + Art + Design Georgetown

Description:
Vogue Magazine may have cancelled its Fashion’s Night Out, but Georgetown is keeping the celebration of art and design alive with its brand-new event, FAD Georgetown. The three-day event will take over Georgetown with trunk shows, a design and home furnishings showcase, gallery walks and public art. From Book Hill to Cady’s Alley to M Street, Georgetown’s arts, fashion and design scenes will showcase what makes Georgetown DC’s arts center. Follow FAD Georgetown on Twitter (https://twitter.com/FADGeorgetown) and Facebook for more FAD Georgetown event announcements this month.

FAD is presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District and Georgetown’s stores, art galleries, design showrooms, restaurants and more.

Date: Oct. 10 to Oct. 12
Time: TBA
Location: Georgetown (exact locations TBA)

Oct
11
Fri
Fashion + Art + Design Georgetown @ Georgetown
Oct 11 @ 10:00 PM – Oct 12 @ 2:00 AM

Event Title: Fashion + Art + Design Georgetown

Description:
Vogue Magazine may have cancelled its Fashion’s Night Out, but Georgetown is keeping the celebration of art and design alive with its brand-new event, FAD Georgetown. The three-day event will take over Georgetown with trunk shows, a design and home furnishings showcase, gallery walks and public art. From Book Hill to Cady’s Alley to M Street, Georgetown’s arts, fashion and design scenes will showcase what makes Georgetown DC’s arts center. Follow FAD Georgetown on Twitter (https://twitter.com/FADGeorgetown) and Facebook for more FAD Georgetown event announcements this month.

FAD is presented by the Georgetown Business Improvement District and Georgetown’s stores, art galleries, design showrooms, restaurants and more.

Date: Oct. 10 to Oct. 12
Time: TBA
Location: Georgetown (exact locations TBA)