Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce their 10th annual gingerbread house making classes. Just in time for the holidays, Executive Pastry Chef D’Oyen Christie will provide festively expert instruction for the adult and children’s classes.
Adult’s Gingerbread Class
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., Chef Christie will share his gingerbread decorating secrets, while guests create their own holiday gingerbread house. The class includes all materials, expert instruction and holiday hors d’oeuvres and libations. At the end of the class, each adult will take home their own completed gingerbread house. Adult gingerbread class is $85 per person.
On Thursday, December 17, Melrose Georgetown Hotel will host the MOTAC (Museum of the American Cocktail) holiday cocktail seminar. Now in its 8th year, MOTAC has assembled some of Washington, DC’s finest craft mixologists to demo and serve samples of their favorite holiday cocktails. Farm-to-fork appetizers will be served, and participants will leave with drink recipes so they can make these spirited beverages at home.
Tickets are $45 for non MOTAC members, $37.50 for MOTAC members and US Bartenders Guild members.
2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20037
The Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MVT CID) is pleased to present its annual Santa Celebration on the plaza at 5th & K Streets, NW in Washington, DC from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 9th.
The Santa Celebration is free and open to the public and will feature:
- FREE photo opportunity with Santa for kids, dogs, and adults
- Hot chocolate with fun, seasonal toppings provided by the MVT CID and Le Pain Quotidien
- Fresh, hot popcorn courtesy of 5th Street Ace Hardware
- Brazilian Cheesecake bites courtesy Texas de Brazil
- Holiday cookies courtesy of the City Vista Safeway
- House-made dog treats courtesy of A Baked Joint
The event will also serve as a collection point for new, unwrapped toys for Central Union Mission’s Operation Christmas Miracle. More information about toy donations available at: http://www.missiondc.org/christmas/
The 3rd Annual Holiday Market will return to Rosslyn from 10 am to 6 pm on Thursday, Dec. 10 and 10 am to 8 pm on Friday, Dec. 11. The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) will host the third annual neighborhood holiday market and celebration in Gateway Park, which will feature a host of unique and local vendors.
This year’s event will kickoff on Dec. 10 with a number of family friendly activities including winter-themed crafts and games, along with photos with Santa from 4:00 to 6 pm. There will be live jazz music and an assortment of food, including from local food truck, Killer Tomato Pies, onsite from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as well as Rosslyn restaurant Bistro 360, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday’s activities will also include a special Pop-Up Boot Camp at noon designed to help attendees start the holiday season guilt-free. A professional trainer will lead participants through High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) – an exciting and intense cardio workout designed to burn as many as 1,000 calories per class. Registration for the event is free and the first 45 registrants will receive a free Rosslyn BID water bottle and a voucher for $3 off beer or wine at the Holiday Market. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.rosslynva.org/holidaybootcamp
On Dec. 11, the Holiday Market will continue with a live jazz performance and fares from local food trucks Fusion Confusion and Killer Tomato Pies from 11:00am to 2:00pm. More adult-oriented festivities will continue that evening, with a live performance from popular local cover band Jeff From Accounting, complete with beer and wine sales from Washington Wine Academy from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. New to this year’s event, Friday’s celebration will conclude with a bonfire and D.J. in Gateway Park West from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with hot food, wine and beer available for purchase.
In the spirit of the holidays, Rosslyn BID will also be overseeing its annual clothing drive, which will run through Dec. 11. Gift-wrapped donation boxes will be placed in the lobbies of buildings throughout the neighborhood, and all clothing collected will be donated to Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN), a non-profit group that seeks to meet the needs of local homeless people. A-SPAN will have a booth at the market to raise awareness surrounding the initiative.
“You bring the chestnuts and we’ll bring the open fire,” said Mary-Claire Burick, president of the Rosslyn BID. “Having the largest park in Arlington available to host the Holiday Market lets us do some fun and creative things you don’t always see at other holiday markets.”
The Holiday Market showcases high quality items from a variety of vendors and holiday shoppers are able to browse everything from innovative jewelry and sweet treats to handmade clothing.
Additional Holiday Market vendors include Baby Hats Shoes and More, Switchwood, The Board Bus, Courtney Gillian, Popcorn Queens, Black Pug Smokehouse, Peruvian Trends, Pezzi Unici, Stella & Dot, Jinsei Juice, Was Paper and more!
A full list of vendors and details on the Rosslyn Holiday Market can be found at http://www.rosslynva.org/HolidayReady
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Prohibition NYE | P14 Join us in having a “roaring” time at DC’s finest, Provision 14. Anything but dry prohibition, we’ll be anchored with mixologists and craft drinks that will guarantee smiles. We want this night to be all about reflecting on the laughs and adventures of 2015, while swinging in a grand, new year with the best of company. No need to break your wallet over a ticket, or deal with the hassles of large crowds on the snazziest night of the year! $30 Early Bird Tickets: include 1 Drink Ticket + Midnight Champagne Toast Table Reservations: info@jbcevents.com *20% Gratuity added to all table reservations. CASH BAR Please dress to impress! Music By: Pouria (upstairs) & Chips (downstairs) Tickets are non-refundable Must be 21/over and present valid ID with ticket upon entry 2100 14th St NW “What is a soul? It’s like electricity – we don’t really know what it is, but it’s a force that can light a room.” –Ray Charles |
What: BRUNCHMANDC is a free brunch/ day party event that features a brunch-style menu available for purchase from 1pm-3pm followed by an upbeat dance party from 3pm-5pm. The event is geared toward young professionals in the Washington DC metro area and is open to the public.
Who:
DJ Nite Crawler, Kwame The Prince, Aubz, J. Langley
When:
MLK Weekend: Sunday, January 17, 2015
Where:
RedRocks H Street:1348 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (2nd & 3rd Floors)
Time:
1pm-5pm EST
#BRUNCHMANDC Happy Hour Specials 4pm-5pm:
$5 MIXED DRINKS | $6 SMOKED SALMON CROQUETTES | $6 MEATBALLS
$7 BRUSCHETTA | $7 CHICKEN POPPERS | $8 REDROCKS DRUMETTES
National Geographic Live Announces Photographer Lineup for First Ever National Geographic Photo Fest
WHAT: National Geographic Live is excited to announce an amazing lineup of photographers who will be involved in the first ever National Geographic Photography Festival. Photo Fest will be a day full of inspiration and exclusive access to National Geographic staff and world-class photographers. The event will also provide learning and networking opportunities such as portfolio reviews, a Your Shot photo walk, live portrait demonstrations and a closing celebration.
WHEN: Saturday, January 16, 2016, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $200 and are on natgeolive.org/photofest
WHERE: National Geographic Live Washington, D.C.
1600 M Street, NW
Washington, D.C., US 20036
WHO: Photo Fest will feature an amazing lineup of photographers, including:
