Chance For Life is back in a big way for our 11th Annual Charity Poker Tournament and party, and you’re invited to be a special guest!
A snowstorm didn’t stop it last year, as more than 325 joined us at the Sphinx Club to raise money for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and pediatric cancer research.
This year, they’re going even bigger:
- A 400-person poker tournament with the winner earning a spot in the 2016 World Series of Poker
- Exclusive Wine & Chef’s Tasting with pairings created by Top Chef Alumni and renowned restaurateurs, Mike Isabella and Jen Carroll
- An exciting after-party featuring a surprise musical guest for an old-school dance party like no other
Commissary will host the fifth annual Oscar’s viewing party on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. The viewing party will kick-off with the Red Carpet viewing from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., featuring passed hors d’oeuvres while the red carpet arrivals show on a full wall projector before the 8:00 p.m. awards. The entire evening features a limited open bar and endless flowing champagne, as well as a dinner buffet with more than a dozen Oscar-themed savory and sweet offerings.
An Oscar ticket will include event entry with viewing from all three bar TVs and two full wall projectors, and unlimited food offerings throughout the evening inspired by each nominated movie.
There are only 80 tickets available for this event. Tickets will not be sold at the door and can be purchased only by going to Commissarydc.com at the online ticket site (full ticket options & details below).
Full ticket details are included below, and the full press release is attached.
Ticket Type
Red Carpet (4:00 – 8:00 p.m.) – $35 (including tax & gratuity) or $25 (without alcohol) Oscar Inspired Open Bar Offerings Passed Oscar Themed Hors d’oeuvres Popcorn Bar Endless champagne
Main Event (8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) – $65 (including tax & gratuity) or $55 (without alcohol) Oscar Inspired Open Bar Offerings Passed Oscar Themed Hors d’oeuvres Popcorn Bar Endless champagne Various Food Stations featuring Oscar Inspired Dinner & Dessert Items
All Access VIP (4:00 p.m. – Close) Red Carpet & Main Event Ticket – $90 (including tax & gratuity) Includes Reserved Premium Seating |
Dress to impress with Rent the Runway and strike the perfect pose for photographers on the red carpet
Get there early and submit a ballot for your winning picks. One lucky guest will be the real winner of the night with a one night stay in our Extreme Wow Suite.
The Living Room
Sunday, February 28th
7:00 PM
“The Best Networking Event in DC.”
DCInno calls CONNECTpreneur a “NETWORKING JACKPOT” of 350+ of the DC Region’s TOP Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, CXOs, Angels, and VCs.
Presented by appnetic, Tech 2000 and LORE Systems, this UNIQUE EVENT is like NONE OTHER in our region, because of the high quality of our attendees, speakers and presenters.
And YES, the networking is unprecedented!
- Over 350 business leaders, including 200+ CEOs & Founders, as well as 65+ angels & VCs
- Conversation with ROCKSTAR CEO
- All-Star Panel of INVESTORS
- SHOWCASE of Emerging tech companies
- Heavy NETWORKING before, during, and after the event
What: Hosted by Whisky Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest—the largest and longest-running whisky festival in North America—comes to DC for the first time ever, offering attendees the opportunity to sample from a selection of more than 300 whiskies from around the world; interact with master blenders and other experts, as well as attend educational seminars. Attendees will be able to sample many different and rare types of whisky such as Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition, Four Roses Limited Edition, Highland Park 30 year old, George T. Stagg and many more.
Who: Whisky Advocate Publisher and Editor John Hansell as well as seminar presenters:
- David Blackmore – Global Master Brand Ambassador – The Glenmorangie Company
- Craig Bridger – National Brand Ambassador – The Macallan
- Simon Brooking – North American Ambassador – Laphroaig
- Alan Kropf – Director of Education – Anchor Distilling Company
- Bernie Lubbers – Brand Ambassador – Heaven Hill Distilleries
- David Perkins – Proprietor – High West
- Denny Potter – Master Distiller – Heaven Hill Distilleries
- Steph Ridgway – National Brand Ambassador – Highland Park
- Adam Harris – American Whiskey Ambassador – Beam Suntory
- David Laird – Brand Ambassador—The Balvenie
Where: Marriott Marquis – 901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20001
When: Wednesday, March 2
- VIP Entrance: 5:30 PM
- Grand Tasting: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Seminars: 7:00 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:30 PM
Tickets: Please visit WhiskyFest DC tickets page to purchase tickets.
- General Admission Tickets – $245
- VIP Admission Tickets – $295
Tickets include a commemorative crystal nosing glass, an event program and pen, the latest copy of Whisky Advocate magazine, a gift bag, entrance to all seminars on a first come first served basis, a gourmet buffet throughout the evening and over 300 whiskies from around the world to sample.
What if you could do a “prom-over” and recreate all of the energy and excitement of prom night while supporting hardworking DC students on their journey to and through college? On Friday, March 11, KIPP DC will be hosting KIPProm, a grown-ups only dance party raising funds for the nationally noted college access and support program KIPP Through College. Tickets include premium open bar, gourmet snacks, a dessert lounge, and more for a guaranteed great time. You’re invited! More info atwww.kippdc.org/kipprom
Event– KIPProm: A School Dance For Grown-Ups
Description – Relive the energy and excitement of prom at this grownups-only night out. Throw down on the dance floor while enjoying premium open bar, gourmet food, a dessert lounge, and more.
Location – Dock 5 at Union Market
What if you could do a “prom-over” and recreate all of the energy and excitement of prom night while supporting hardworking DC students on their journey to and through college? On Friday, March 11, KIPP DC will be hosting KIPProm, a grown-ups only dance party raising funds for the nationally noted college access and support program KIPP Through College. Tickets include premium open bar, gourmet snacks, a dessert lounge, and more for a guaranteed great time. You’re invited! More info atwww.kippdc.org/kipprom
Event– KIPProm: A School Dance For Grown-Ups
Description – Relive the energy and excitement of prom at this grownups-only night out. Throw down on the dance floor while enjoying premium open bar, gourmet food, a dessert lounge, and more.
Location – Dock 5 at Union Market 1309 5th St. NE Washington, DC
Date & Time – Friday, March 11, 2016 – 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Tickets and additional information –www.kippdc.org/kipprom
What if you could do a “prom-over” and recreate all of the energy and excitement of prom night while supporting hardworking DC students on their journey to and through college? On Friday, March 11, KIPP DC will be hosting KIPProm, a grown-ups only dance party raising funds for the nationally noted college access and support program KIPP Through College. Tickets include premium open bar, gourmet snacks, a dessert lounge, and more for a guaranteed great time. You’re invited! More info atwww.kippdc.org/kipprom
Event– KIPProm: A School Dance For Grown-Ups
Description – Relive the energy and excitement of prom at this grownups-only night out. Throw down on the dance floor while enjoying premium open bar, gourmet food, a dessert lounge, and more.
Location – Dock 5 at Union Market 1309 5th St. NE Washington, DC
Date & Time – Friday, March 11, 2016 – 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Tickets and additional information –www.kippdc.org/kipprom
Date & Time – Friday, March 11, 2016 – 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Tickets and additional information –www.kippdc.org/kipprom
On Saturday, March 12, DC arts supporters will come together to celebrate the Cathedral Choral Society and its mission of inspiring the community through the joy of choral singing with Gala 1941 at The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel. This gala is the Cathedral Choral Society’s most significant annual fundraising event, and supports the organization’s artistic and community engagement initiatives.
In celebration of the Cathedral Choral Society’s founding year, attendees will enjoy a ritzy evening of 1940s fun with big band swing, guest performers, dancing, and a silent auction. This gala will be “reception style,” with an open bar, food stations, and passed hors d’oeuvres. The sixteen-piece Brooks Tegler Band performs.
“Our spring gala is our most important annual fundraising event,” said Ernie Abbott, President of the Cathedral Choral Society’s Board of Trustees. “On the eve of our 75th anniversary season, this gala is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the artistic programming and community engagement initiatives of this organization. Support from our gala attendees will help ensure artistic vibrancy in our 75th season and beyond.”
What: The 13th annual Blue Jeans Ball, featuring tastings from outstanding area chefs, live music, live and silent auctions. Chefs Ruth Gresser, Sherry Yard and Jeff Buben will lead tastings by 40 of the area’s hottest restaurants and denim-clad guests to raise funds for the Washington metro area’s largest hunger relief organization, which helps 540,000 people each year get access to good, healthy food.
Attendees will taste dishes created in the spirit of wellness, just as the CAFB is committed to offering a menu of wellness to the neighbors it serves. New this year, chefs will be encouraged to showcase nutritious ingredients that the CAFB provides to the VA, DC and MD community: fruit and vegetables, beans, whole grains, protein rich meat, fish, nuts and dairy.
Who:
- Restaurant co-chairs: Chefs Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso, Sherry Yard of City Perch Kitchen + Bar, and Jeff Buben of Vidalia/Bistro Bis/Woodward Table.
- Scott Thuman, ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8
- Live entertainment by DJ John Jazz and Miss H.E.R.
- Nancy Roman, CAFB President & CEO
- CAFB Board of Directors
When: Sunday, March 13, 2016
5 pm: VIP reception
6 pm: tastings, cocktails and silent auction
8 pm: program & live auction.
Where: Marriott Marquis Hotel
901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
How: $200 General Admission; $500 VIP Admission
- Sponsorships are available to individuals or organizations at various levels
- Ticket and sponsorship details available at capitalareafoodbank.org/blue-jeans-ball/
Why: The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger and its companion problems: chronic undernutrition, heart disease and obesity. By partnering with nearly 450 community organizations in DC, Maryland and Virginia, as well as delivering food directly into hard to reach areas, the CAFB is helping 540,000 people each year get access to good, healthy food. That’s 12 percent of our region’s mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and grandparents. Visit: capitalareafoodbank.org, or find the CAFB on Facebook atfacebook.com/CapitalAreaFoodBank, and Twitter at @foodbankmetrodc.
WHAT: SMITHSONIAN at 8 and Francophonie DC present “La Grande Fête.” Closing celebration of the 2016 DC Francophonie Cultural Festival.
WHEN: Friday, March 18, 7 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC
Get ready for a spectacular #SMITHSONIANat8 party with a French accent. The annual Francophonie Cultural Festival spotlights the music, art, literature, film, cuisine and customs of French-speaking countries and regions from across the globe, and its closing celebration is always magnifique.
Beginning at 7 p.m., guests launch into a world tour of francophone cultures. They’ll sample food and drink from more than 30 embassies as they explore each nation’s unique attractions and traditions. (Watch for a full list of participating countries.) There will be plenty of giveaways for guests to take home as souvenirs.
The dance party starts at 9 p.m. when DJ Princess Slaya spins music from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and plenty of destinations in between. Guests will experience the best of the French-speaking world—all without leaving home. #NoPassportNeeded
Participating organizations and embassies include but are not limited to: Belgium, Democratic Republic of Congo, Georgia, Mali, Republique de Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Slovenia.
General admission $40 (includes admission and food and drink samples from 7 to 9 p.m.)
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Tickets must be purchased in advance (no sales at the door).
IDs will be checked at the door. Those under 21 will not be served alcohol.
A cash/credit bar provided by Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grille is open throughout the night.
La Maison Francaise does not offer on-site parking. Limited street parking is available on Reservoir Road; public garages are available at Georgetown University Hospital nearby. Metrobus D5 and D6 routes have stops near the event’s location.
For tickets and further information the public may call 202-633-3030 or visit www.SMITHSONIANat8.com