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Sofitel Hotels & Resorts around the world are celebrating Christmas with Art de Noel, reinforcing the Christmas spirit with a global event uniting all the hotels worldwide around one theme expressing ‘Live the French Way.‘
At Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture – a night of French fashion will take place in the presidential suite on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Whimsically decorated for the Christmas holiday, the presidential suite invites all guests and visitors to live the French way with a night of shopping for French couture and accessories presented by Ella-Rue* while sipping on sparkling glasses of Moët Chandon.
Ella Rue’s Krista and Alexa are experts at curating and pairing past designer pieces with current fashion creating the perfect French wardrobe.
Alexa, Chanel, Dior and Tiki are some of the couture designs being presented along with classic and nouveau accessories
In further celebration of Art De Noel, the hotel’s lobby and restaurant, Opaline Bar & Brasserie, will be also be whimsically decorated for the season.
There is no charge for Sofitel’s La Nuit de Noël Haute Couture Nuit, for reservations, please visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-nuit-de-noel-haute-couture-tickets-83842225353
Xmas Fitness Event
Wednesday, December 19
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m
Level 1, Interior Bloomingdale’s Entrance
This year, get a head start on the holiday feast recovery for a fun, fitness filled event that will have you feeling toned headed into the big day.
11:30 a.m. The REACH
Dance Fitness
Part of our new Dance Wellness Series! Try on different styles of dance while beating the winter blues in these fitness-focused classes held the first Saturday of the month, November 2019 through March 2020. Each class will be offered in collaboration with a local dance fitness professional or organization. All experience levels welcome and celebrated.
Tickets: $10
Marjorie Post and Marie Antoinette: A Story of American Taste
Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chief Curator Wilfried Zeisler will explore the lesser known early collecting period of Marjorie Merriweather Post in the context of American taste, shedding new light on several works from Hillwood’s French art collection.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
The 16th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale returns to on Saturday, February 8, in the heart of Old Town. Deemed in the region the longest-running boutique driven warehouse sale, the popular mid-winter event will take place at the Westin Hotel located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria. The fun, yet casual, free to enter event will include a variety of new boutiques and retailers not only located in Alexandria, but throughout the Metro region.
2020 Participating Boutiques include (as of January 8):
Clothing
CCH Collection
Dresscode Style
J McLaughlin
Mission Edit
Pacers
Periwinkle
Sara Campbell
Scout & Molly’s Boutique (Annapolis, Bethesda, One Loudon, Reston locations)
The Hive
TSalt
Vintage Mirage
WRABYN Boutique
Jewelry/Accessories/Beauty
Cara Hosiery
Eye2Eye
Mystique Jewelers
Nourish & Refine
Queen Bee Designs
She’s Unique
The Way U Shop
Wear Ever Jewelry
Home
Patina Polished Living
Kids
Monday’s Child
Shoes
Bishop Boutique
Eight Royale
Sassanova
The Shoe Hive
The event will also have a variety of promotional activities such as:
- In-line Giveaways & Prizes from participating boutiques;
- Mind the Mat – complimentary pilates classes between 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.;
- AR Workshop Alexandria – Get Crafty! AR Workshop is popping by again with another crafty DIY Make & Take Station! Stop by between 8:00 am-10:00 am and make a mini wood sign you will get to take home. If you missed out last year, they’ll be raffling off another Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop (valued at $85)! Purchase a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win a seat in an upcoming class! Raffle Winner will be announced at 10:00. Seats are first-come, first-served and while supplies last.
- Penny Post will be on hand to entertain the crowds with button making and pencil embossing. You can also write a letter to a friend and tell them what great deals you found at this year’s warehouse sale!
- Salon DeZen – Complimentary glitter and mini braid bar from 8:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m.
Deal seekers will find the very best from Alexandria’s and the region’s finest retailers and indie brands with various brands of clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings and more up to 80 percent off retail prices. Experienced sale shoppers line up early in the morning hours to get first grabs at top label merchandise, and throughout the day the sale has a steady pace of shoppers. Folks that decide to wait until the last few hours of the sale can score even more markdown deals with merchants looking to move seasonal merchandise.
The event is also giving away early entry into the Warehouse Sale to four lucky shoppers. The pass will be good for yourself and a guest to enjoy the sale a full hour before the doors open to the public. Contest ends midnight on Thursday, February 6. Lucky winners will be notified on February 7th. Visit www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ALXWarehouseSale/ for details.
Shoppers can enjoy ample street parking and $5 garage parking at select garages surrounding the Westin Alexandria (visit website for location details). The Westin will also offer a shuttle the King Street Metro starting at 7 a.m.
Rise, shine and become one with yourself at 12 Stories’ morning of self-care on Sunday, February 16 from 11am to 1pm, featuring a holistic pop-up yoga class, post-sweat social hour, candle-making course and more. Come down to The Wharf’s hottest nightlife destination (75 District Square SW) to enjoy:
- An hour of rooftop yoga taught by Abby Paterson, known for her soulful, breath-centric flow. (Class space will be first-come-first-served and the first 25 guests to RSVP will be gifted yoga mats to take home.)
- A post-sweat social hour, including specialty cocktails made with BarSol Pisco and light bites set against 12 Stories’ unparalleled views of the D.C. skyline.
- A body scrub and affirmation candle-making course, led by Kita Love.
- Additional pampering with a $10 mini hydrojelly facial mask by licensed esthetician Georgia Ruggiero of Georgia Leith Skin Care Studio.
The chance to win a beauty raffle valued at $150!
Tickets are $20 and to snag yours, visit the Eventbrite link here. (Remember, this event is 21+)
Astro Beer Hall, the newest partnership concept between Tin Shop and Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, is partnering with dance party fitness class, 305 Fitness, for a brunch pop-up on Leap Day. Hosted on the mezzanine level of Astro Beer Hall, the morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructor’s, Byron Smith. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can enjoy items from Astro Beer Hall’s recently launched weekend brunch menu including bottomless coffee, a mimosa, and of course, hot cake doughnuts. Hosted on Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 a.m., tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased here. Each ticket includes:
- The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
- 1 brunch entrée, choice of:
- French Toast Doughnuts OR
- Bacon/Sausage Egg and Cheese on a Biscuit and a side of Tater Tots OR
- Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich on a Doughnut Bun with honey butter and hot sauce and a side of Tater Tots
- 1 Mimosa OR Bottomless La Colombe Coffee
- Dessert: two made-to-order hot cake doughnuts: cinnamon sugar and vanilla glaze
Astro Beer Hall is located at 1306 G St. NW DC. For more info visit www.astrobeerhall.com and follow on social media at @astrobeerhall. For more info on 305 Fitness visit https://305fitness.com/.
Looking for ways to grow your network and better leverage your existing connections? Join FGI DC September 15 for The Power of Networking With Ashley Davis.
Skilled at building cross-sectoral partnerships in the United States and globally, Ashley E. Davis is the lead principal at West Front Strategies, a multi-million dollar, women-majority-owned lobbying firm she co-founded in 2015, and holds relationships across the fashion industry. Notably, she supported the National Museum of Women in the Arts in bringing the Rodarte exhibit to Washington, D.C. Tune in to learn what Ashley feels are the keys to success, as well as valuable tips for utilizing your network for both business and personal ventures.
Register at the link.
Tuesday, September 15
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Registrants will receive the Zoom link via Eventbrite email.
Pizzeria Paradiso in Spring Valley will host a safe and socially distanced “Pizza and Dance Party” this coming Sunday in the vacant parking lot across the street from the restaurant, located at 48th Street and Windom Place, NW.
The morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructors, Owoade Kadara. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can take a short walk across the street to Pizzeria Paradiso Spring Valley (located at 4850 Massachusetts Avenue, NW) for a fresh out-of-the-oven pizza pie or lunch sized salad, which can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s patio or for takeout.
Starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25., tickets which can be purchased here, are $24 and include:
- The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
- Choice of one pizza or a lunch sized salad*
- Pizza options include: Margherita OR Macellaio OR Bosco OR Quattro Formaggi OR Genovese OR Atomica OR Siciliana OR Paesana
- Salad options include Insalata Paradiso OR Insalata Romana
- *Menu descriptions are included in the ticket link or can also be found here on the Pizzeria Paradiso website.
- Space is limited as we’ll be dancing 15 feet apart. Masks are required upon arrival and may be removed during class.
