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.
WHAT: Approach the holiday season with style and grace courtesy of härth Restaurant and Saks Fifth Avenue! Filled with plenty of good cheer, this day of pampering offers some of the finest holiday shopping and dining in Tysons Corner. Kicking off at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, guests are treated to complimentary parking and an elegant champagne toast in the warm and inviting härth bar. After the festive bubbly, Hilton McLean will provide private shuttle service to Saks Fifth Avenue for a holiday-themed Master Make-up Class with Laura Mercier’s top, make-up artists. Artists will share tricks of the trade for perfecting the quintessential holiday look before presenting a special gift bag of Saks Fifth Avenue goodies and a $50 gift card towards any Saks Fifth Avenue purchase. Following the make-up class, each guest will have an hour of shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue before shuttling back to härth for a private, three course dinner. Highlighting Executive Chef Luc Dendievel’s hearty, seasonal fare, the prix-fixe menu will be served in the intimate private dining room surrounded by the restaurant’s signature, glass-encased fireplaces. This ultimate holiday shopping event concludes with one last surprise: a gift bag of delicious goodies from Chef Luc and his talented team!
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2014
2:00pm – 8:00pm
2:00pm: Arrive at Hilton McLean for complimentary parking and champagne toast
3:00pm: Take Hilton shuttle to Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria
3:15-4:45pm: Laura Mercier Holiday Master Make-up Class, presentation of Saks Fifth Avenue gift bags and gift certificate
4:45- 5:45pm: Holiday shopping
5:45pm: Take Hilton shuttle back to härth
6:00-8:00pm: Private dinner at härth, presentation of härth gift bags
WHERE: härth Restaurant
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner – Overnight accommodations can be secured for $89!
7920 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
COST: $100 ticket includes the following:
· Champagne toast
· Laura Mercier Master Make-up Class at Saks Fifth Avenue
· $50 Saks Fifth Avenue gift card
· Saks Fifth Avenue gift bag
· Three course dinner at härth
· härth gift bag
HOW: To purchase tickets, contact Tracy Thomas or Candice Tinner at (703) 761-5200 on weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Born from the sumptuous elegance of the Edwardian era only to be shaken by a world war and landing in a modern Eden. The Roaring 20’s marked history with iconic images of personal expression. Hyper charged fashion and style were all the rage. Think Chanel’s streamlined column shape, Charles Worth’s luxurious beading, or Fortuny silk dresses; the functionality of shorter skirts and the powerful alluring lines of men’s suiting. The twenties had everything! The decade left us with youthful elegance, vice influenced trends, and rhythmic style.
The women truly explored personal style an expression with higher hemlines to due to the convenience women experienced during the previous war, in which hemlines fell above the ankle in an effort to conserve fabric for uniforms and supplies. The body was a slim long line with a swan like neck topped with a sharp yet effortless bob hair cut.
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Men’s Fashion streamlined and peacocked at the same time. With bright new colors for day suits and skinny black tie Tuxedos for night. Gatsby cool boy chic filled the stores and their expensive shiny cars filled the streets.
“The Great Roar” is a fashion and art event opening December 20th at The Manor in downtown DC for a night of exploration into an exuberant era. VIP guests will be treated to a Yesteryear photo exhibition by Jay Snap, stunning living fashion installation of period clothes provided by collectors Jessamyn Goshorn and Randy Green; black and white silent film, and a live burlesque performance.
THE 63rd ANNUAL MISS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA USA PAGEANTS
“GODDESS OF THE THROWN”
WHO: Miss District of Columbia USA and Miss District of Columbia Teen USA
WHAT: The 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia USA pageants will showcase 39 of the most elegant, poised and professional women in the District of Columbia as they compete for the coveted titles of Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA 2015. In commemoration of the beauty and strength of our Nation’s Capitol the pageant will be honoring several service men and women throughout the weekend. The Grecian Goddess theme pageant will also feature a special performance by a local artist during the final show on December 21st. Miss Teen USA 2010, Kamie Crawford and Chris Saltalmacchio, owner and operator of “Pageantry by Chris” will be returning hosts
WHEN: Preliminary Show Saturday, December 20th 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 PM)
Final Show & Crowning Sunday, December 21st 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 3 PM)
WHERE: The Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street NW, Washington D.C 20001
The 2015 Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA titleholders will be available throughout the evening of December 21st for press interviews.
2015 Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA Ticketing Information
December 20th and 21st
The Renaissance Hotel
Washington D.C
Preliminary Show: Saturday, December 20, 2014 General Admission $30
Final Show and Crowning: Sunday, December 21, 2014 General Admission $40
VIP: Diamond Circle Tickets: Two Day Event Passes $95
Tickets now available on Eventbrite!
Click the link: Eventbrite: 63rd Annual Miss District of Columbia Tickets
About Miss District of Columbia USA Pageant
Since 1952, the Miss District of Columbia USA & Miss District of Columbia Teen USA pageant has served as a platform for young women to pursue their goals and dreams with the support of educational scholarships and career development opportunities. Miss District of Columbia USA is a subsidiary of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, a joint venture of Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal. For more information visit www.missdcusa.com.
- LIVING ROOM LOUNGE – Live performance by five piece live band playing jazz and slowly amping it up to R&B/funk/top 40 throughout the night. (Joe Brotherton (trumpet), Andrew Flores (piano), Mykle Lyons (bass), Vic Chase (drums) and David Akers singing)
- DEGREES BAR – Live broadcast of the festivities in New York City’s Times Square and the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.
- BALLROOM – All night dance floor as DJ Moosic spins non-stop European house and dance music accompanied with live hula dance performance by Keely Madison.
Ring in 2015 with great art, awesome music, hors d’oeuvres, party favors, glitter galore, and a champagne toast. Come midnight, the ArtJamz Dupont Studio will be transformed into a rocking glitter-splashed art studio filled with partying Picassos, reveling Rothkos and crazy Khalos.
Packages include 3 hours of studio time, canvas of choice, paint and art materials, NYE adornments, hors d’oeuvres, and a midnight champagne toast. Guests will have the option to order creative cocktails, champagne, wine and beer from the bar or choose our 2.5 hour open bar package for unlimited house white, red and sparkling wines, beer and creative cocktails from 10PM–12:30AM. We encourage you to paint whatever you want–our art-trained Creative Enablers will assist you in creating the masterpiece you’ve always wanted to make. Need inspiration? No problem! Our ArtJamz music mix, great selection of drinks, art books, graffitied walls, Pinterest page, and friendly staff will keep the creative ideas flowing–all you do is paint, drink, and have fun. Seriously, that’s it.
For the first time, we’re offering special early bird prices! Register by 11:59PM on Friday, December 12th and receive $5 off all packages and the open bar option. Regular prices will be applied to all packages after promotional time period, so secure your spot today!
In the spirit of the holidays, order the nicest tuxedo T-shirt you can find, throw on your formal converse sneakers and get ready to start 2015 with an artistic splash!
PACKAGES
Silver – $60 Early Bird until 12/12 | $65 Regular Price
3HR studio time, small 12×16 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.
Gold – $65 Early Bird until 12/12 | $70 Regular Price
3HR studio time, medium 16×20 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.
Platinum – $70 Early Bird until 12/12 | $75 Regular Price
3HR studio time, large 20×24 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.
Couples Gold – $90 Early Bird until 12/12 | $95 Regular Price
3HR studio time for 2 people, 1 extra large 24×30 canvas, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.
Couples Platinum – $100 Early Bird until 12/12 | $105 Regular Price
3HR studio time for 2 people, 2 small 12×16 canvases, paint and art materials, tips and guidance from our art-trained creative enablers, glitter, NYE party favors, hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast.
Please note that we do not accept vouchers, daily deals, coupons or gift cards for special events such as the 2015 NYE Glitter Ball.
EVENT DETAILS
Name: ArtJamz 2015 New Years Eve Glitter Ball
When: Wednesday, December 31st, 2014
Time: 10:00PM–1:00AM
Location: ArtJamz Dupont Studio, 1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Attire: Tuxedo T-shirts and Art Studio Chic (i.e. nice stuff you don’t mind getting paint on)
“Awkward Sex… and the City” comes to DC on tour this winter. Five hilarious ladies tell an awkward sex/dating/relationship story that’s pretty progressive (even though it’s 2014), talking openly — and unabashedly — about their sex lives.
The full show is about an hour and fifteen minutes long and has received accolades from Time Out NY, Time Out Chicago, The Skint, Best Comedy New York, The Washingtonian and CBS- NY.
Against the backdrop of a region steeped in politics, with a touch of art, style and humor, Art Soiree presents 5th Annual Political Cartoon Exhibit featuring Tom Toles of The Washington Post. This will be a solo exhibition for Tom Toles presenting a retrospective of his work as Washington Post’s editorial cartoonist over the past twelve years. The one night only exhibit will take place Friday, January 23 at 8pmat the Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown 3100 South Street NW, Washington DC. Guests will get to mingle with the exhibiting cartoonist and enjoy live musical performance by his local journo-band Suspicious Package. The pop-up exhibition is ticketed at $20 with a percentage of net proceeds benefiting Charlie Hebdo.
Tickets are limited and available online only at https://politicalcartoonexhibit.eventbrite.com
Artist will be available on site for interview. High Resolution images available upon request.
ABOUT TOM TOLES: Tom Toles is the Pulitzer prizewinning Editorial Cartoonist for the Washington Post and is widely syndicated nationally. He has covered government, politics and society in six cartoons per week for the Post since 2002. Previously he has been Editorial Cartoonist for US News and World Report, The New Republic, The New York Daily News, The Buffalo News and the Buffalo Courier-Express. He has also drawn a comic strip, Curious Avenue and a comic panel, Randolph Itch, 2am. In his spare time he sings and plays drums in two Washington DC based bands, Suspicious Package and Lethal Bark. He has written a musical comedy, Catapult Love featuring the original music of Lethal Bark. He also enjoys dancing all night long. http://www.washingtonpost.com/people/tom-toles
