Apr
3
Wed
Spring Style Event at Tari @ Tari
Apr 3 @ 11:00 PM – Apr 4 @ 1:00 AM

Vini, Vidi, Vici Come|See|Conquer Your Spring Style
A two hour shopping social with complimentary style consultations and 10% off purchases 

 Tari Boutique and featured men’s stylist Grant Harris of Image Granted host An Evening of Spring Style. An interactive shopping social for the high end designer, and vintage lover alike. 

Wednesday, April 3rd from 7pm to 9pm at the contemporary Georgetown area boutique located at 1525 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20007.

Come enjoy complimentary libations from Puro Cafe, with an extended happy hour menu provided exclusively for attendees. All guests will receive 10% off their entire purchase for the night courtesy of Tari

RSVP
http://aneveningofspringstyle.eventbrite.com/

Giveaway
Enter to win a special men’s product box from giveaway sponsor Bespoke Post and 10% off the “Granted” Style System Basic Level Program 

Featured Designers:
Armani
Brioni
Burberry 
Canali 
Charvet
Dolce &Gabbana 
Diesel
Ermenegildo Zegna 
Etro
Fendi
Gianfranco Ferre
Hugo Boss
Hermes
Ike Behar
Karl Lagerdeld
Rag&Bone
Ralph Lauren
Valentino
Zanetti 
 

Apr
4
Thu
JLW & Project Beltway Style Presentation @ Bloomingdale's Chevy Chase
Apr 4 @ 10:30 PM – Apr 5 @ 12:30 AM

Bloomingdale’s Chevy Chase is pleased to welcome members and friends of the Junior League of Washington on Thursday, April 4, 6:30-8:30pm, for a special spring fashion presentation by stylist and editor of Project Beltway, Rachel Cothran.  Guests can enjoy makeovers from Bobbi Brown and hors d’oeuvres and sips from Ridgewells Catering as they watch members of the JLW model the top spring trends and pick up tips on how to incorporate these styles and key pieces into their own wardrobes.

Following the fashion presentation, Junior League members will have the opportunity to shop the store, and ten percent of sales from all purchases will benefit the Junior League of Washington’s efforts to improve literacy throughout the greater metropolitan area of Washington, DC.  In honor of their Centennial, JLW volunteers have committed to purchasing and distributing 100,000 new books to children as part of the RESOLUTION READ program.  Just $5 will buy two new, age-appropriate books for children in the DC area.

The second annual Spring Fashion Seminar for the Junior League of Washington will take place in At Your Service on Floor 2. Tickets are $10.00 in advance for both JLW members and guests; $15.00 onsite. Tickets can be purchased at www.jlw.org.

 

Apr
7
Sun
Opera Ball 2013 @ Villa Firenze
Apr 7 @ 1:30 AM – 3:45 AM

The 2013 Opera Ball will be hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States Claudio Bisogniero and his wife Laura Denise Bisogniero at their official residence Villa Firenze.  Opera Ball will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 and is a highlight of the city’s cultural, philanthropic, and social season.

Constance Milstein de La Haye St. Hilaire will be the Chair of this year’s Opera Ball. Ms. Milstein is a longtime patron of Washington National Opera and is a member of its board of trustees. She is also a member of the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts, among her many other charitable endeavors.

Natalia Cobo de Bulgheroni of Argentina will serve as International Chair. Adrienne Arsht, who chaired last year’s Opera Ball, will serve as Honorary Chair.

“As we mark the beginning of the Year of Italian Culture and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, we are very proud to host the 2013 Opera Ball,” said Claudio Bisogniero, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States. “Opera is a vital part of Italy’s national identity, and we are happy to celebrate this beautiful part of our culture with our close friends at Washington National Opera.”

As in previous years, the elegant black-tie event will include intimate dinners hosted by many ambassadors at their embassies throughout the city. Following these private dinners, guests will gather at Villa Firenze for a festive evening of dancing, dessert, and music. Guests can look
forward to a special toast to Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th birthday and to performances of popular arias from Italian operas by members of WNO’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.
Opera Ball is WNO’s largest fundraiser and one of Washington’s most anticipated events of the year. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Opera Ball support the Opera’s awardwinning artistic, educational, and outreach programs. Recent Opera Balls have been hosted at the
embassies of the United Arab Emirates (2012), the People’s Republic of China (2011), the Russian Federation (2010), Germany (2009), and France (2008). Italy last hosted the Opera Ball in 2006.

Apr
10
Wed
NFTE Dare to Dream Gala @ Omni Shoreham Hotel
Apr 10 @ 9:30 PM – Apr 11 @ 2:00 AM

2013 NFTE DC Region Dare to Dream Gala

5:30 pm-Youth Entrepreneur Showcase and Cocktail Reception

7:00 pm-Gala Dinner & Awards

9:00 pm-Dessert Reception and Showcase Reopens

Funds raised at this year’s Gala will finance expansion of Start-Up Math (SUM), NFTE’s entrepreneurship program adapted to teach mathematics through business planning, SUM targets struggling middle school students and their achievements in the NFTE program encourages them to stay in school.
N Street Village Annual Gala @ Ritz Carlton
Apr 10 @ 10:30 PM – Apr 11 @ 2:00 AM

On April 10, 2013 N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its annual gala to honor the clients,volunteers and supporters of the organization.   

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is the Gala Honorary Steering Committee Chairwoman and Fredrick and Kim Humphries (Fred – NSV Board of Directors & VP of U.S. Government Affairs for Microsoft; KIM – NSV volunteer & supporter), Ken Lowe (CEO Scripps Networks International) are the Gala Steering Committee Chairs.

N Street Village will present Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO) with the Founders’ Award, which recognizes individuals whose professional and personal efforts have provided new opportunities for the most vulnerable in our society.

Supporters of N Street Village choose to donate their time and resources because they believe in the valuable work of the organization.  Some members of the community who support N Street Village and are expected to attend the gala on April 10th include, but are not limited to:  Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator and Mrs. Tom Daschle, Senator and Mrs. Byron Dorgan, Councilmember Jack Evans, Senator and Mrs. Tim Johnson, Congressman and Mrs. Steven La Tourette.

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

6:30pm EST: Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

7:30pm EST: Program and Dinner  

How is N Street Village Unique?

·      N Street Village is the largest provider of women-only services for D.C.’s homeless population, serving over 63% of D.C.’s adult female homeless population.

·      N Street Village provides a self-contained continuum of supportive services and housing in order to help women achieve stability and improved quality of life.

·      N Street Village focuses on creating a safe and welcoming community where women are empowered to make positive changes in their lives.

             

How many women does N Street Village help?

·      N Street Village is the largest homeless service provider for women. We serveover 60% of the adult, single homeless women in Washington, D.C.

 

Many clients face multiple challenges:

·      82% of the clients suffer from addiction, mental illness, or both – these factors are often primary contributors to instability in living situations.

·      84% of the clients report a trauma history (physical, sexual, emotional abuse history)

·      11% of the clients report living with HIV

·      Additional reasons women come to N Street Village include lack of affordable housing and insufficient permanent supportive housing resources for women with mental illness, chronic physical health problems, job loss, eviction and home foreclosure.

 

What services does N Street Village provide?

·      Basic Needs – Food, clothing, showers, referrals, and crisis support are addressed through Bethany Women’s Center, open 365 days a year.

·      Integrated Health – Services that support the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our clients,including mental health groups and individual counseling, psychiatry, primary medical care, addiction recovery groups, individual wellness counseling, expressive arts classes, and holistic services (e.g., chiropractic, massage, reiki).  

·      Housing – Five residential programs at two sites provide a range of housing options for women: transitional shelter, addiction recovery housing, long-term transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and housing for women living with HIV/AIDS. N Street Village also operates 51 units of affordable housing forlow-income individuals and families.

·      Income and Employment – The Education and Employment Center provides women with access to training opportunities and job placement and retention support.

 

More information on the 2013 Gala:

·      Gala Honorees: Senator and Mrs. Roy Blunt (R-MO); Senator Kirsten Gillbrand (D-NY)

·      450 people are expected to attend this year’s gala

·      Approximately $620,000 will be raised for N Street Village

·      All raffle and on-line auction prizes are donated

N Street Village Gala @ Ritz Carlton Hotewl
Apr 10 @ 10:30 PM – Apr 11 @ 2:30 AM

On April 10, 2013 N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, is hosting its annual gala to honor the clients,volunteers and supporters of the organization.

HONORING: Senator Roy and Mrs. Abigail Blunt & Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
with Founders’ Awards presented by Senator Amy Klobuchar

6:30 pm | Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres

7:30 pm | Dinner and Program

Back by Popular Demand – N Street Village Online Auction – Opening in March 2013!

Business Attire | Valet Parking Available

 

Apr
12
Fri
2013 LLS Black Tie Fundraising Gala Hosted by Nora Sommerkamp @ Artisphere
Apr 12 @ 11:00 PM – Apr 13 @ 3:00 AM

You’re Invited to the most exclusive black tie fundraising gala in DC this spring

You are cordially invited to the 2013 LLS Black Tie Fundraising Gala hosted by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year nominee, Nora Sommerkamp, and Social DC Public Relations on Friday, April 12th from 7-11pm at the Artisphere in Rosslyn, VA.

The fundraising gala will feature a red carpet V.I.P. reception from 7 to 8pm, followed by general admission entry from 8 to 11pm. There will be a variety of appetizers and drinks, as well as live Latin and hip hop dance and music performances like Crash Boom Bang.

Candidates for the LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year title compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Every dollar raised counts as one vote, and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks; the top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles

If you would like to purchase tickets for the event please visithttp://noramwoy2013.eventbrite.com/#.RSVP to the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/441899839221767/

Apr
13
Sat
Brunch, Blowouts, and Bubbly @ Nival Salon & Spa
Apr 13 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Please join the Bitches Who Brunch and Nival Salon & Spa for Brunch, Blowouts, and Bubbly. The day will include bottomless mimosas and bellinis, manicures, massages, and face masks, as well as muffins, cupcakes, and fruit tarlets from Something Sweet Bakery.

$20 admission. $50 VIP, which includes a blowout from Nival’s top stylists.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nival Salon & Spa, 5481 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Second Floor, Chevy Chase, Md.

Purchase tickets at: http://beautybrunch2013.eventbrite.com

 

Fashion for Paws @ National Building Museum
Apr 13 @ 10:00 PM – Apr 14 @ 3:00 AM
Fur is back in: on April 13, 2013, pups and people alike will trot the dogwalk during the annual Fashion for Paws runway show at the National Building Museum. More than 90 models have just nine weeks to raise at least $5000 to secure a spot on the coveted runway, alongside the District’s most haute-couture hounds. E! News Now anchor and E! News correspondent Ashlan Gorse returns to host this highly-anticipated annual event, the proceeds of which benefit the Washington Humane Society.
 
More than 1,700 guests will attend the event. Sponsors Syzygy Event InternationalDesign CuisineAtmosphere and Edge Floral Event Designers will donate more than $420,000 in technical, design and culinary amenities that will transform the National Building Museum into a couture wonderland. Tysons Galleria luxury retailers and Toka Salon & Day Spa will style the F4P models. Wagtime will provide innovative, complementary doggie couture.
 
60 VIP seated six-person tables ($3000-$6000) as well as a select number of ten-person VVIP tables ($10,000) next to the runway will enjoy a three-course meal from sponsor Design Cuisine. This year, individual seat tickets will replace VIP seat tickets. VIP cocktail table guests ($250 per ticket) will enjoy canapés, access the VIP table area and private premium bars and champagne. 450 VIP runway show-style seats, behind the tables, will accommodate 900 general attendees.
 
Event co-chairs Denise Durgin, Dr. Katy Nelson, Tommy McFly, Susan Ostrowski, and Charlotte Pineda, join Master of Ceremonies Pamela Sorensen for the event.
 
For more information and a full list of 2013 models, committee members and sponsors please visit: www.fashionforpaws.org
Apr
17
Wed
March of Dimes Gourmet Gala @ National Building Museum
Apr 17 @ 10:30 PM – Apr 18 @ 2:30 AM

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