7 p.m. Skylight Pavilion
Ben Folds Book Signing and Discussion
National Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor Ben Folds will sign copies of his new memoir, A Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons. The event features a moderated discussion with Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter.
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City will launch its second season of this popular series with two bestselling authors: Frank Miniter and Dean Reuter. The author series is complimentary to the public and gives attendees the opportunity to meet and purchase the authors book, along with a cash bar.
Dean Reuter: Reuter is co-author of The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America’s Deal with the Devil. The worst Nazi war criminal you’ve never heard of. A true story about General Hans Kammler, sidekick to SS Chief Heinrich Himmler and supervisor of Nazi rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, Kammler was responsible for the construction of Hitler’s slave labor sites and concentration camps.
WHEN:
The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America’s Deal with the Devil by Dean Reuter
Wednesday, October 2
6pm – 8pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
The Ambassador Room
TICKETS:
Dean Reuter: To RSVP click here
Event: Capital Book Fest
Where: Woodrow Wilson Plaza (1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20004)
When: September 12 & October 24, from 10am-6pm
Description: Visit our downtown DC pop-up book sale on Wilson Plaza! Browse over 12,000 gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, all on sale for under $6. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a used, donation-based bookstore benefiting the DC nonprofit Turning the Page. There’s something for everyone at this sale: children’s books, teen reads, brand-new bestsellers in amazing condition, classic vintage hardbacks and more!
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-book-fest-tickets-69211919715
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, “toast” food journalist Charlotte Druckman and her new book, Women on Food! From 7-9pm, guests will enjoy a glass of Prosecco and specialty toasts from Washington DC’s female culinary leaders, Chef Amy Brandwein (Centrolina + Piccolina), Chef Ann Cashion (Johnny’s Half Shell + Taqueria Nacional), Rose Previte (Maydan + Compass Rose), Yamrot Ezineh (Letena) and Chef Cagla Onal (Green Almond Pantry) to celebrate women in the industry and the success of Charlotte’s book. Each guest will receive their own copy of Women on Food.
Date: Tuesday, December 10th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Piccolina
963 Palmer Alley NW
Tickets: $40, includes a glass of champagne, toasts, and a copy of the book
Click here to purchase
Eric Nuzum – Make Noise: A Creator’s Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling — in conversation with Scott Simon — at Politics and Prose at Union Market
Friday, January 10, 2020 – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In his comprehensive guide to creating and distributing podcasts, Nuzum, who as former head of NPR podcast development oversaw shows including TED Radio Hour, Invisibilia, Sincerely X, and The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson, goes beyond just the basics. Offering practical information, insider’s advice, and tips on the big picture, he identifies core principles, such as thinking like the audience while staying focused on your own message; establishes best practices for interviews and for developing character, story, and voice; shares strategies for refining ideas and developing an audience; and shows how to use audio effectively as a means of expression. Nuzum will be in conversation with Scott Simon, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday.
This event is free to attend with no reservation required. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Politics and Prose at Union Market 1270 5th Street NE Washington DC 20002
Prachi Gupta will be discussing her first book AOC: Fighter, Phenom, Changemaker at Solid State Books, 600 H Street Northeast Washington, DC, 20002, Monday, January 13 at 7:00pm. The event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase and signing.
AOC: Fighter, Phenom, Changemaker is among the first biographies of one of the most talked-about women in politics and is written by Prachi Gupta, a freelance journalist who previously worked at Jezebel, covered the 2016 election for Cosmopolitan.com, and has interviewed figures like Hillary Clinton, Ivanka Trump, and Michelle Obama. It’s an inspiring holiday gift that shares Ocasio-Cortez’s remarkable life story and a clear and compelling look at who she is, what she stands for, and the movement that she’s energized. Booklist called AOC a “beautiful tribute to a contemporary firebrand,” praised Gupta’s reporting, and recommended the book for both adult and YA readers.
Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie are pleased to announce the presentation of the fifth annual Beth Newburger Schwartz Award to Melanne Verveer, with actor and performer Heather Headley headlining the 2020 Arena Stage Annual Gala. The Gala will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at The Anthem (901 Wharf Street, SW).
The evening kicks off with a cocktail reception, followed by the award presentation, a three-course seated dinner and performance. The dinner will feature the presentation of the Beth Newburger Schwartz Award to Melanne Verveer, in recognition of her efforts for women’s rights and her continual support of the arts. She is currently the executive director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. Verveer served as the first United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues to which she was nominated by President Obama in 2009. Previously, she was the chair and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership, an international NGO that she founded to invest in emerging women leaders. She also served as assistant to the president and chief of staff to the first lady during the Clinton administration.
“Arena Stage, under the exceptional leadership of Molly Smith, has become a national hub for the best in American theater in our nation’s capital. The theater company has made it possible for the public to access innovative, engaging and transformative productions that not only entertain, but also inspire and even move us to action,” shares Verveer. “It is an honor to receive the Beth Newburger Schwartz Award as Beth has set a high and exemplary standard throughout her life as an entrepreneur and civic leader. We owe her an enormous debt of gratitude for her many contributions to our community.”
The award was first presented to Arena Stage board chair Beth Newburger Schwartz in 2016. Other recipients include Arlene Kogod in 2017, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in 2018 and Nina Totenberg in 2019. The award celebrates a female leader who strives to better the community in which she lives through her own unique strengths and talents.
“Melanne Verveer is an international champion for girls and women. She is dynamic, she is brave and she is unabashedly driven about creating a better world with women, girls and vital voices,” says Smith. “A collaborative leader, Ambassador Verveer has been successful in changing attitudes and building bridges while promoting the critical role of women in establishing peace internationally. She is a huge proponent of the arts and we are thrilled to honor her with the Beth Newburger Schwartz Award.”
All proceeds will benefit all Arena Stage artistic and educational programs.
The 70th Anniversary Gala is presented by Ourisman Automotive Group and generously sponsored by Diamond Sponsors AT&T and Hoffman & Associates and Platinum Sponsor Exelon.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
6 p.m. Cocktail reception
7 p.m. Award presentation and seated dinner
8:30 p.m. One-night-only performance with Heather Headley
For additional event details, visit: arenastage.org/gala.
Engaging fans across the internet, author Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak, Shout) and artists Leila del Duca will appear in a virtual conversation with Politics and Prose based in Washington D.C., to celebrate the release of their first DC project, Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed. The creative team will discuss continuing Wonder Woman’s empowering legacy and how they re-imagined the iconic DC Super Hero for a new, teenage audience.
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed explores Wonder Woman’s teen years and is a timely story about the refugee experience, activism, and finding the love and strength to create change. Anderson and del Duca examine powerful social issues like trafficking, gentrification, poverty, and American Idealism, while showing how important it is to be brave and fight back in the face of adversity. The themes of the graphic novel have earned it praise from Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine, Ms. Magazine, Today.com, in addition to Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and School Library Journal.
On July 15, fans are encouraged to purchase Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed through Politics and Prose online ordering site or curbside pickup before or after viewing Live virtual discussion. Fans can register for the free event via Eventbrite. All purchased books will include a free bookplate signed by Anderson and del Duca.
WHO: Laurie Halse Anderson – New York Times Bestselling Author of WONDER WOMAN TEMPEST TOSSED, SPEAK and SHOUT; Leila del Duca – Artist of WONDER WOMAN: TEMPEST TOSSED
WHEN:
July 15
7:00 PM EST
In conversation with Leila del Duca
Washington, D.C.
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is excited to announce The 38th Annual RAMMY Awards will return to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sunday, July 26, 2020. A centerpiece of the summer, The RAMMYS are presented in collaboration with top sponsor Events DC, and bring together culinary artists and hospitality professionals from across the region for one of the top black-tie events of the season. The long-standing awards honor the ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations that make the region’s restaurants and foodservice community thrive.
“Our diverse and vibrant restaurant scene across the region continues to flourish and we’ve added so many exciting new restaurants and new talents to the mix,” said Kathy E. Hollinger, President and CEO of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. “The July 26th RAMMYS will be, as always, a perfect way to showcase all of the incredible chefs and restaurants and throw them a celebration to remember!”
Nominations for 20 awards categories will open in early January, with finalists announced in April. For more information on The 38th Annual RAMMY Awards, email therammys@ramw.org or call 202-331-5990.
WHEN: Sunday, July 26, 2020
5pm to 6pm Reception
6pm to 7pm Awards Ceremony
7pm to 11pm Dinner & Party
WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001
