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.
On Tuesday, February 11, from 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., The G.O.A.T. Sports Bar (www.thegoatva.com) in Clarendon will host Fundraiser for Australian Wildlife in support of the animals devastated by the recent wildfires. Proceeds will benefit Animals Australia – Australia’s foremost national animal protection organization – with $10 donations collected at the door, which includes two drink tickets. Animals Australia is providing resources and support to expert veterinarians and caretakers tending to needs of affected wildlife. The G.O.A.T. is located at 3028 Wilson Boulevard.
WHAT: Arlington’s Fundraiser for Australian Wildlife in Support of Wildfire Victims
WHEN: Tuesday, February 11 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
DONATION: $10 at the door, which includes two drink tickets
WHERE: 3028 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA
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+)
Join in for a night of fun and fundraising at the 11th Annual NewsBash.
Hosted by the DC NewsWomen, a group of women in TV and Radio in the Washington DC area, NewsBash is a charity event to help bash breast cancer. Supporters, survivors and friends will come together to help raise awareness and critical funds for this year’s beneficiary, The Step Sisters.
Tuesday, February 18
7:00-9:00 PM
Pearl Street Warehouse
33 Pearl Street SW
Washington, DC
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/.
When: How Soon is Saturday, February 29th
Where: St. Yves Club, 1220 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036
Time: 8PM – 12midnight
What: ‘80s dance tunes and their original radio star killer videos
Who: ForestPlanet, Inc. a 501c3 organization supporting high-volume reforestation projects around the world
Also Who: DJ Neal Keller, producer of the DMV’s own ‘80s Dance Party for over 25 years
How Much: $33 advance registration, $43 at the door (if available)
Features: Snacks, munchies, and sodas included, full cash bar available
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.
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.
