The Gourmet Gala is a fundraising dinner where Members of Congress and other Washington notables participate in a competitive cook off to support the March of Dimes
Celebrating its 10th year, Georgetown, DC’s Annual French Market will draw thousands of fashionistas, home design enthusiasts, foodies and families to play at the neighborhood’s unique, outdoor European-style market this spring. Hosted by the Georgetown BID, the signature open-air market will offer two days of incredible deals on unique fashion finds and trends, delicious French fare and family-friendly fun and entertainment on Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During French Market, shoppers will be able to score savings of up to 80 percent off designer goods, art and antique home furnishings at over 35 participating boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries. With a thriving, unparalleled retail scene of over 450 merchants, and 26 new merchant openings in 2012, Georgetown is DC’s premier neighborhood for shopping.
Several of Book Hill’s best restaurants will nourish shoppers with traditional French fare such as street-side grilled merguez, sweet and savory crepes, homemade breads, pastries and more. The streets will also come alive with live music, while families can enjoy children’s activities throughout the marketplace.
Participating merchants will include: A MANO, Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Bacchus Wine Cellar, The Bean Counter, Café Bonaparte, Clyde’s, 1789, The Dandelion Patch, Darrell Dean Antiques, duo, Easel Hair Studio, Ella-Rue, Frameworks, The French Apartment, Heiner Contemporary, Ilo, Ipsa, Jaryam, Macaron Bee, Manny & Olga’s Pizza, Moss & Co./Catherine Roberts/Oliver Dunn, Nectar Skin Bar, Patisserie Poupon, Sassanova, Sherman Pickey, Susan Calloway Fine Arts, TARI, The Phoenix, Urban Chic and The Magic Wardrobe. A complete list of participating merchants and events will be continuously updated online starting in March.
Hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID), this annual event takes place in the Book Hill area of Georgetown, located on upper Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between P Street and Reservoir Road. For more information about the Georgetown French Market, please visit www.georgetowndc.com.
58th Annual Corcoran Ball
Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.
The Women’s Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design hosts the 58th Annual Corcoran Ball, a highlight of Washington, D.C.’s philanthropic spring season. Since its inception in 1956, the event has gathered state, federal, and city legislators
and members of Washington’s diplomatic, business, and philanthropic communities together in support of art education.
Ball proceeds provide scholarships for the College, underwrite the Corcoran’s award-winning community outreach program, ArtReach, and fuel
education programs throughout the metropolitan area while supporting the Corcoran’s long tradition of bringing outstanding artists and their work to the Gallery. Visit http://www.corcoran.org/ball.
Club Corcoran
10 p.m.–1 a.m.
Before April 12: $95 individual, $150 couple; after April 13: $125 individual, $200 couple
Club Corcoran is the late-night portion of the 58th Annual Corcoran Ball, and a way to experience the grandeur of the
Ball at a lower price point. Guests enjoy a late-night party experience among the uniquely decorated galleries, plus a
late-night buffet, refreshments, music, and dancing.
*The Corcoran Ball is sponsored by the Corcoran Women’s Committee
Celebrating its 10th year, Georgetown, DC’s Annual French Market will draw thousands of fashionistas, home design enthusiasts, foodies and families to play at the neighborhood’s unique, outdoor European-style market this spring. Hosted by the Georgetown BID, the signature open-air market will offer two days of incredible deals on unique fashion finds and trends, delicious French fare and family-friendly fun and entertainment on Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During French Market, shoppers will be able to score savings of up to 80 percent off designer goods, art and antique home furnishings at over 35 participating boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries. With a thriving, unparalleled retail scene of over 450 merchants, and 26 new merchant openings in 2012, Georgetown is DC’s premier neighborhood for shopping.
Several of Book Hill’s best restaurants will nourish shoppers with traditional French fare such as street-side grilled merguez, sweet and savory crepes, homemade breads, pastries and more. The streets will also come alive with live music, while families can enjoy children’s activities throughout the marketplace.
Participating merchants will include: A MANO, Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Bacchus Wine Cellar, The Bean Counter, Café Bonaparte, Clyde’s, 1789, The Dandelion Patch, Darrell Dean Antiques, duo, Easel Hair Studio, Ella-Rue, Frameworks, The French Apartment, Heiner Contemporary, Ilo, Ipsa, Jaryam, Macaron Bee, Manny & Olga’s Pizza, Moss & Co./Catherine Roberts/Oliver Dunn, Nectar Skin Bar, Patisserie Poupon, Sassanova, Sherman Pickey, Susan Calloway Fine Arts, TARI, The Phoenix, Urban Chic and The Magic Wardrobe. A complete list of participating merchants and events will be continuously updated online starting in March.
Hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID), this annual event takes place in the Book Hill area of Georgetown, located on upper Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between P Street and Reservoir Road. For more information about the Georgetown French Market, please visit www.georgetowndc.com.
This annual fashion show features ladies’ teens’ and children’s collections with Bloomingdale’s donating 10% of proceeds from the event to ChildHelp
2013 Spring Gala
Lighting the Way: Celebrating the Brilliance of Women Artists
Join co-chairs Diane Casey-Landry and Sharon Stark for the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ annual Spring Gala.
On Friday, April 26, the 2013 Spring Gala, “”Lighting the Way: Celebrating the Brilliance of Women in the Arts,” will include cocktails, a silent auction, seated dinner, and dancing.
This gala is inspired by NMWA’s exhibition, A World Apart: Anna Ancher and the Skagen Art Colony.
RESERVATIONS:
Required. Tickets start at $650 for individuals.
Refugees International’s annual Anniversary Dinner is an exclusive awards ceremony and celebration honoring individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to humanitarian action. The evening includes the presentation of the McCall-Pierpaoli Award and special honors to those who labor to improve the lives of displaced people and remedy displacement crises across the world.
This year, Refugees International is pleased to present the McCall-Pierpaoli Award to Nobel Peace Laureate José Ramos-Horta, whose work as Prime Minister and President of East Timor brought peace and stability to an area of the world long in need of leadership on behalf of the marginalized. Working both within and alongside the United Nations, he has proven to be an effective bridge builder and peacemaker, and brought East Timor, Indonesia and Australia together to forge a new state. Currently he serves as United Nations Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau.
The Congressional Leadership Award recognizes Members of Congress for their support of issues that have critical impacts on refugees and displaced people. Past recipients include the late Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ), Congressmen Chris
Smith (R-NJ), the late Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR), Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT).
The Richard C. Holbrooke Leadership Award recognizes those in local civil society who are the unsung heroes of neglected displacement crises. It is a tribute to Ambassador Holbrooke’s spirit as a great American statesman, consummate diplomat, and true humanitarian. The award was first given in 2011 to Amina Ali.
Join members of the Future Fund, a giving circle of more than 100 young professionals at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, for a celebration of the 2013 Future Fund grantees
City Year’s annual Idealism in Action Gala showcases how City Year is helping to end the dropout crisis in Washington, DC. The event is on May 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium (1301 Constitution Avenue NW).
City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools and teachers to help keep students in school and on track to succeed. In Washington, DC, City Year places 164 young AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 16 schools, reaching more than 4,000 students. The Idealism in Action Gala brings more than 500 business and education leaders together with our young corps members for one of the most energetic and lively gala events in the city!
This year, we are honoring Frank LaPrade with the Lifetime of Idealism Award. Mr. LaPrade is Chief Enterprise Services Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Capital One and is being recognized for his steadfast commitment to charitable and community engagement.
Event Details
Event date and time: May 8, 2013, 6:30 PM
Cost: Individual Tickets: $250
Contact: Lauren Miner, 202-742-7376
Location: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Website: https://www.cityyear.org/
Event Description: City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools and teachers to keep students in school and on track to succeed. In Washington, DC, City Year partners with 16 schools and serves more than 4,000 students. The Idealism in Action Gala celebrates the year’s accomplishments and ensures that City Year corps members are able to continue serving as tutors, mentors and role models in our city’s highest-need schools. This year, City Year honors Frank LaPrade with the Lifetime of Idealism Award. Mr. LaPrade is Chief Enterprise Services Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Capital One and is being recognized for his steadfast commitment to charitable and community engagement.
