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 26^th 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

2020 Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala

SHAKESPEARE EVERYWHERE

Saturday, October 3, 2020

6:30 p.m. VIP Virtual Pre-Show Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Virtual Performance

This year DC-based, national non-profit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s Blue Hope Bash goes nationwide welcoming an entire nation for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the community to unite and confront present-day challenges. The free virtual event will be a live national broadcast that will help raise funds to reverse the pandemic’s tremendous effect on the colorectal cancer community in addition to addressing the health disparities with the disease in Black communities. The event will feature special guest appearances, celebrity entertainment, and inspiring patient stories. The Alliance has a goal to raise $2 million from the broadcast to support its three core programmatic pillars: Screen, Care, and Cure.

WHEN: Saturday, October 24

8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST

WHERE: Virtual Event. Registration is free to enjoy the broadcast. 

EVENT THEME: One Need. One Night. One Nation.

BASH EMCEE: Craig Melvin, News Anchor, NBC News’ TodayCo-Host, 3rd Hour of NBC News’ Today and Anchor of MSNBC Live. In 2017, Craig shared on the Today Show his connection with the disease when his brother Lawrence, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 39 in 2017.  (Today Show Link) Melvin has been an active supporter and ally of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: By Grammy-nominated singer and actress Vanessa Williams

CELEBRITY APPEARANCES & SPEECHES BY: Katie Couric, Stand Up To Cancer Co-Founder and renowned journalist

Ruth Carter, Emmy-award winner Black Panther costume designer

Amy Robach, Good Morning America Co-Host

and many other special guest appearances.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Porsche Car Raffle – one lucky winner will win a custom 2021 Porsche Macan S.  Only 1,000 tickets were printed and the winner will be announced during the broadcast. 

Rolex Raffle – Reserve your raffle ticket to win the Rolex 44mm Oyster Perpetual watch with a “No Date” design, valued at $7,900. Featuring an elegant dial in the legendary watchmaker’s classic black, the timepiece is framed by a modern stainless steel case. Perfect for daily wear or special occasions, this Rolex performs with flawless mechanics and sophisticated style. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $50 each. Thanks to the generosity of donors Jay and Lyn Ferriero, every dollar benefits the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s life-saving programs.

To register for the free event and to learn more visit BlueHopeBash.org 

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 48^th 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.

Navy Yard favorite Shilling Canning Company and executive chef Reid Shilling will bid the harvest season farewell with its “Taste of the Chesapeake” dinner this month in collaboration with fellow Baltimorean Spike Gjerde.

The dinner kicks off with Chef Gjerde on November 18 for a two-night event spotlighting Jon Shaw’s Karma Farms based in Maryland. Similar to previous collaborative dinners, Shilling and Gjerde will design a menu together using local and seasonal ingredients from within the Chesapeake Bay region and a portion of the dinner’s proceeds will benefit a charity of Gjerde’s choice.

Navy Yard favorite Shilling Canning Company and executive chef Reid Shilling will bid the harvest season farewell with its “Taste of the Chesapeake” dinner this month in collaboration with fellow Baltimorean Spike Gjerde.

The dinner kicks off with Chef Gjerde on November 18 for a two-night event spotlighting Jon Shaw’s Karma Farms based in Maryland. Similar to previous collaborative dinners, Shilling and Gjerde will design a menu together using local and seasonal ingredients from within the Chesapeake Bay region and a portion of the dinner’s proceeds will benefit a charity of Gjerde’s choice.