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.
Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day! Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.
Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day! Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.
Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day! Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.
Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day! Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.
Tea with Lady Washington
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Lady Washington for tea as you discuss the news of the day! Listen to her stories about life at Mount Vernon while enjoying a selection of lite fare prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. Following tea, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the estate and decorative arts found in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), includes tea, lite fare, and general estate admission.
Simon Doonan
Monday, February 9 at 7:00 pm
In The Asylum: True Tales of Madness From a Life in Fashion—an unabashedly hilarious collection of autobiographical essays now out in paperback—Simon Doonan, creative ambassador for Barneys New York, gives us the inside scoop on the kooky, cut-throat—but always fabulous—fashion world.
The second annual ROAD TO THE PUPPY BOWL is an all-star adoption event to help animals of all size, shape and breed find their forever homes, for half price! Those hoping to add a playful pup, a furry feline, a bouncing bunny or anything in between can join Animal Planet at their local shelter for a fun-filled event with photo ops, giveaways and overly adorable animals. The best part, Animal Planet is helping cover half the cost of all adoptions on March 1.
WHEN: Sunday, March 1 from noon – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Washington Animal Rescue League – 71 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington, DC 20011
HOW: Visit http://roadtopuppybowlwashingtondc.eventbrite.com/ to register for the event and to be eligible for the waived adoption fees.
WHY: Each February, the most anticipated sporting event featuring the cutest – and adoptable – players arrives on Animal Planet. PUPPY BOWL has led to hundreds of adoptions over the past 11 years and is a key leader in Animal Planet’s ongoing mission to highlight the importance of animal adoption and responsible pet ownership. Now, the network is bringing the joy and goodwill of the big game to communities across the country on the ROAD TO THE PUPPY BOWL.
*NOTE: Adoption fees covered by Animal Planet are on a first-come, first-serve basis while select animals and funds remain.
The Wacky & Whimsical Tea for THEARC is a fun-filled Sunday afternoon that will include high tea & tasty bites, a performance by the students of The Washington Ballet and circus-inspired games and activities for children of all ages and their families. The event will happen on March 1, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 pm at The Ritz Carlton Hotel of Washington, D.C. Co-chairs for the Tea include Annie Lou Berman, Jessica Heywood & Elena Tompkins. Parents can enjoy a silent auction of the area’s most coveted experiences, a prize treasure trove and other fun surprises. All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC).
Individual tickets are $90 for children and $160 for adults.
THEARC is a home away from home for the many underserved children and adults of East of the River, enabling them to participate in dance classes, music instruction, fine arts, academics, continuing education, mentoring, tutoring, recreation, medical and dental care, and other services at a substantially reduced cost or no cost at all. Aside from the eleven partner organizations operating at THEARC including: Building Bridges Across the River, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s FBR Branch, Children’s Health Center at THEARC, ArtReach at THEARC, Covenant House Washington, Levine Music, Lift-DC, Trinity University at THEARC, The Washington Ballet and Washington School for Girls; THEARC also holds the first full-service theater in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 8. It was created to provide DC residents living east of the Anacostia River entertaining and enlightening experiences that can impact their lives and brighten their futures.
THEARC Theater also offers year-round programing including free Black History Month programs, an affordable Jazz concert series entitled Double Time Jazz at THEARC Theater, Show Time Tuesdays at THEARC – free summer movies & snacks for youth during the summer, Intermix Theater Festival – offering affordable theater seminars and workshops for artists and technicians, a paid internship in technical theater management and free holiday programing during the Fall and Winter months.
