An Evening Benefit with Concert and Cabaret Star Karen Akers
Concert and cabaret star Karen Akers will receive the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts at an evening benefitevent. Akers’s voice has been lauded by the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner as “…great…an instrument with the power of Streisand’s, the dark passion of Piaf’s and the lean irony of Dietrich’s, but a voice uniquely her own, because it’s coupled with an intelligence that creates moments of riveting theatricality.” She has performed all over the world and has won a Theatre World Award as well as a Tony Award nomination.
The cabaret-themed evening will feature a cocktail reception, a seated dinner by Occasions Catering and a performance by Akers. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser support the Shenson Chamber Music Concerts, led by Artistic Director Gilan Tocco Corn, education programming, and the groundbreaking exhibition, Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea.
CO-CHAIRS:
Sally L. Jones and Irene Natividad
WHEN:
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Cocktails 6:30 p.m.; Performance 7:15 p.m.; Dinner 8 p.m.
WHERE:
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, NW
Two blocks north of Metro Center (13th Street entrance)
Valet parking available
TICKETS:
Individual: $350
Tables: $5,000 and up
Dress: Business attire
Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Organization of American States
Join me, the members of The Washington Ballet’s Women’s Committee, Jeté Society and Latino Dance Fund Host Committee for Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée on Saturday, November 8, 2014. This inaugural event will benefit TWB’s scholarship programs and the Latino Dance Fund as well as celebrate TWB’s fall repertory program “Masterworks,” showcasing 5 Tangos by world-renowned choreographer, Hans van Manen, among other works.
Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée will take place at the stunning Organization of American States, which will be transformed into a sultry Buenos Aires Tango club, full of drama, passion and intrigue. At the VIP reception hosted by TWB’s Artistic Director Septime Webre and members of the diplomatic community, patrons will sip signature “Evita” champagne cocktails and have an opportunity to mix and mingle with dancers who have benefited from the Latino Dance Fund. Following the VIP reception, guests attending the main party will enjoy an exclusive performance by The Washington Ballet, sample the finest in South American wines and spirits, savor delectable Argentine-inspired cuisine, bid on “Super Silent Auction” items and be part of the best dance party to hit Washington, DC in decades. The event will bring together a dynamic group of hundreds of leaders across business, arts, politics, community and culture.
To purchase tickets, click here: http://www.washingtonballet.org/contribute/special-events/noche-de-pasion-the-tango-soiree_copy
Screening and Panel with Filmmaker Karen Whitehead
Goethe-Institut Washington – GoetheForum
812 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Sunday, November 9, 3:00 PM
Tickets on sale now!
https://fotofilm-heraimistrue.
Her Aim Is True tells the incredible story of Jini Dellaccio, the first woman photographer of rock ‘n’ roll in its early years. For the first time in 50 years, Dellaccio shares her story and stunning archive, reuniting with musicians and rock photographers for a riveting voyage tracing the roots of her avant-garde artistry and fearless life. Screening and discussion with filmmaker Karen Whitehead.
“Jini’s photos are the template for cool. Any rock band since Jini’s photos were released has wanted to look exactly like that.”
—Bon Von Wheelie (Girl Trouble)
Goethe-Institut Washington – GoetheForum
812 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Thursday, November 13, 7:00 PM
Tickets on sale now!
https://fotofilm-insideout.
INSIDE OUT – The People’s Art Project is a powerful documentary tracking the evolution of the biggest participatory art project in the world, the wildly popular INSIDE OUT. Travel the globe with French artist JR as he motivates entire communities to define their most important causes with incredibly passionate displays of giant black and white portraits pasted in the street. Film screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the themes of photography and activism.
On Thursday November 20, at 7:30 at Gala Theater (3333 14th St NW), join local filmmakers, boxing stars and musicians for a benefit film screening and after party featuring stories from the world of Lime Lite Boxing and Fitness, a Columbia Heights based non-profit gym and youth program that trains champions and mentors young people.
Into the Lime Lite follows two-time USA Boxing National Champion Malik Jackson as he prepares for a tough match in the Belfast Beltway Classic. Out of the Basement follows Greg Newby as he embarks on a pro-boxing career after a fall from grace. Jackson and Newby train at Lime Lite Boxing and Fitness, a small gym in the heart of Columbia Heights DC that is 100% fueled by local volunteers, grassroots fundraisers and community support. Both films (documentary shorts) feature music from local musicians including Brendan Canty (Fugazi, DeathFix) The Evens and Buildings. The films were made by possible by the Documentary Center at GW and The DC Arts and Humanities Commission.
The after party features food generously donated by The Coupe (Lime Lite Boxing’s neighbor) and music from local DJs. Doors at 7:30. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will benefit Lime Lite’s boxing and mentoring program.
Growing in popularity, this year’s Beaujolais & Beyond Festival gathering for the annual wine harvest in France will take place at La Maison Française (at the Embassy of France) on November 21 at 8pm.
In addition to a selection of French breads, cheeses, pâtés and pastries, small plates will be provided by restaurants such as ICI Urban Bistrot and Paul Bakery. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, in addition to a selection of wines from France, Italy, Spain and California (see list below).
To complement the libations, festivities will include a local DJ and dancing, a blind tasting contest, trivia quiz, silent auction featuring French products and a raffle for round-trip tickets to Paris from Air France!
From 7:00 to 8:00 prior to the party, VIP ticket holders will enter the heart of the Embassy to enjoy a private tasting event with respected members and personalities from Washington’s political and professional circles. General Admission starts after 8 pm.
Co-hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington DC & the DC French-American Chamber of Commerce.
Where: La Maison Française at the French Embassy// 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW
When: Friday, November 21 at 8pm
Price: Alliance Française and FACC Members- General $55, VIP $90, Block of 10 $450
General Admission- Standard $65, VIP $110, Block of 10 $550
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaujolais-and-beyond-celebration-2014-tickets-13138536717
Wine Selection:
All wines are courtesy of Deutsch Family Wines and Spirits
VIP Reception
FRANCE: Ch La Bastide Dauzac
ITALY: Enza Prosecco
USA: Joseph Carr Chardonnay; Joseph Carr Cabernet
Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration
FRANCE : Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Village ; Georges Duboeuf Macon Village ; Jean Descombes; Georges Duboeuf Pouilly Fuissé
WASHINGTON STATE : SKYFALL Pinot Gris, SKYFALL Cabernet Sauvignon
CALIFORNIA : Josh Cellars Legacy, Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc California
ITALY : Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini Merlot
Growing in popularity, this year’s Beaujolais & Beyond Festival gathering for the annual wine harvest in France will take place at La Maison Française (at the Embassy of France) on November 21 at 8pm.
In addition to a selection of French breads, cheeses, pâtés and pastries, small plates will be provided by restaurants such as ICI Urban Bistrot and Paul Bakery. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, in addition to a selection of wines from France, Italy, Spain and California (see list below).
To complement the libations, festivities will include a local DJ and dancing, a blind tasting contest, trivia quiz, silent auction featuring French products and a raffle for round-trip tickets to Paris from Air France!
From 7:00 to 8:00 prior to the party, VIP ticket holders will enter the heart of the Embassy to enjoy a private tasting event with respected members and personalities from Washington’s political and professional circles. General Admission starts after 8 pm.
Co-hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington DC & the DC French-American Chamber of Commerce.
Where: La Maison Française at the French Embassy// 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW
When: Friday, November 21 at 8pm
Price: Alliance Française and FACC Members- General $55, VIP $90, Block of 10 $450
General Admission- Standard $65, VIP $110, Block of 10 $550
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaujolais-and-beyond-celebration-2014-tickets-13138536717
Wine Selection:
All wines are courtesy of Deutsch Family Wines and Spirits
VIP Reception
FRANCE: Ch La Bastide Dauzac
ITALY: Enza Prosecco
USA: Joseph Carr Chardonnay; Joseph Carr Cabernet
Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration
FRANCE : Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Village ; Georges Duboeuf Macon Village ; Jean Descombes; Georges Duboeuf Pouilly Fuissé
WASHINGTON STATE : SKYFALL Pinot Gris, SKYFALL Cabernet Sauvignon
CALIFORNIA : Josh Cellars Legacy, Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc California
ITALY : Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini Merlot
Peruvian Brothers Charity Pisco Reception at the Embassy of Peru
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Embassy of Peru
1700 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tickets $25.00
Cocktail Attire
Peruvian Brothers Catering: Pan con Chicharron, Pan con Pollo, Pan con Asado, Empanadas
Pisco Sours Courtesy of Macchu Pisco
Live Music Courtesy of Piscura Networking
Artfête Open House & Holiday Party
Free Admission!
When: Friday, December 5, 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: The Art League’s Madison Annex, 305 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA
Artfête is the grand finale to our 60th Anniversary year! Join us at our Madison Annex as we kick-off the holiday season with live music, great artwork, artist demos, and more.
Featuring:
- Unveiling the 60th Anniversary Community Canvas
- Ceramic and Jewelry sales
- Exhibit of instructor artwork
- Demos by Art League instructors
- Live music by Redline Graffiti
- Wearable art runway show
- Food and drinks
Check out where exciting classes like ceramics, jewelry making, photography, sculpture, the fiber arts, and drawing and painting are taught throughout the year and do a little holiday shopping. Admission is FREE.
