Filoli: From Family Home to Cultural Center
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kara Newport, chief executive officer of Filoli Historic House and Garden, shares Filoli’s evolution from a 54,000-square-foot home built for entertaining to a vibrant cultural center for the Bay Area.
Please note: This is the second program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.
Wind Down Wednesday: Good Trouble
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m.
Instagram Live
During this long, cold winter, we invite you to wind down with a free virtual program that fosters creativity and mindfulness. In partnership with independent mixologists, crafters, artists, and other experts, Wind Down Wednesday offers an optimistic approach to the middle of the week.
In February, we celebrate African Americans’ contributions to U.S. culture and history – but this important recognition should not be limited to 28 days of the year. As the late congressman, leader and activist John Lewis would remark, the work we need to do often involves making “good trouble.” In honor of his activist spirit, we will discuss the museum’s newly acquired portrait of Lewis and pay homage to his quest for civil rights. Learn about Lewis’s organized efforts to lead the nation toward racial equality and the good trouble he made. This conversation about civic awareness, empowerment and community will help you discover how to activate your voice and increase your civic involvement – all year long. Invited guests include Mixin’ Mimi, who will craft a mocktail and cocktail to get us into the spirit.
THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
7:00PM-8:30PM USA/Eastern Time
This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing between sake brewers on both sides of the Pacific about common challenges and opportunities in the industry. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of the most dynamic innovators in the sake industry in Japan and the United States in a discussion moderated by sake expert Justin Potts of Sake On Air and with introductory remarks by Kosuke Kuji, master brewer and president of Nanbu Bijin. Dialogue participants include:
Japanese sake representatives:
- Mr. Katsuhiko Miyasaka (Miyasaka/Masumi; Nagano, Japan)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Karahashi (Aizu Homare; Fukushima, Japan)
- Ms. Euka Isawa (MiCURA/Katsuyama; Miyagi, Japan)
North American sake representatives:
- Mr. Brian Polen (Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, NY)
- Mr. Troy Nakamatsu (Sawtelle Sake, Los Angeles, CA)
- Mr. Byron Stithem (Proper Sake Co., Nashville, TN)
THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE
Friday, February 26th
9:00AM-10:30AM Japan Time
This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing between sake brewers on both sides of the Pacific about common challenges and opportunities in the industry. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of the most dynamic innovators in the sake industry in Japan and the United States in a discussion moderated by sake expert Justin Potts of Sake On Air and with introductory remarks by Kosuke Kuji, master brewer and president of Nanbu Bijin. Dialogue participants include:
Japanese sake representatives:
- Mr. Katsuhiko Miyasaka (Miyasaka/Masumi; Nagano, Japan)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Karahashi (Aizu Homare; Fukushima, Japan)
- Ms. Euka Isawa (MiCURA/Katsuyama; Miyagi, Japan)
North American sake representatives:
- Mr. Brian Polen (Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, NY)
- Mr. Troy Nakamatsu (Sawtelle Sake, Los Angeles, CA)
- Mr. Byron Stithem (Proper Sake Co., Nashville, TN)
Click here to register for the event.
DC’s anticipated charity poker event, Chance for Life, returns this Saturday (2/27) … with a twist! Hosted by 13-time World Series of Poker Champion, Phil Helmuth, and founded by Brad Nierenberg (CEO of RedPeg Marketing), Chance for Life (CFL)’s mission is to save kids’ lives by funding vital childhood cancer research.
With the help of sponsors around the DMV, CFL’s annual poker tournament and taste experience has raised over $10 million to date and this year’s event has already raised $1.3 MM. This year, the event is going virtual with the most innovative online poker platform on the market, Poker 501– bringing surprise celebrity guests, entertainment and an exclusive taste experience directly to your home. To register, purchase tickets, and for more information, please click here.
Date: Saturday, February 27th
Time: 6:00PM
Venue: Virtual tournament on Poker 501
Price: $500 per player (100% of all proceeds go directly to funding vital pediatric cancer research)
THE RULES OF THE BREW: SAKE REGULATIONS & THE FUTURE OF THE SAKE INDUSTRY
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
7:00PM-8:00PM USA/Eastern Time
Sake brewers and entrepreneurs often face a bewildering array of laws that strictly regulate how their products are produced, distributed and sold across North America. SBANA Board Member Bernie Baskin will lead a discussion on the regulatory landscape facing the industry, followed by a discussion on the future direction of the sake market in North America with industry insiders Ms. Sachiko Miyagi of Tippsy and Mr. Jamie Graves of Skurnik Wines and Spirits. The webinar will be simultaneously translated in English and Japanese and will include a Q&A session with the audience.
THE RULES OF THE BREW: SAKE REGULATIONS & THE FUTURE OF THE SAKE INDUSTRY
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
9:00AM-10:00AM Japan Time
Sake brewers and entrepreneurs often face a bewildering array of laws that strictly regulate how their products are produced, distributed and sold across North America. SBANA Board Member Bernie Baskin will lead a discussion on the regulatory landscape facing the industry, followed by a discussion on the future direction of the sake market in North America with industry insiders Ms. Sachiko Miyagi of Tippsy and Mr. Jamie Graves of Skurnik Wines and Spirits. The webinar will be simultaneously translated in English and Japanese and will include a Q&A session with the audience.
Click here to register for the event.
Virtual Tour | Orchid-Filled Greenhouses
Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1:30-2 p.m.
Horticulturist Drew Asbury brings Hillwood’s orchid-filled greenhouses to you, sharing the history of the greenhouses, Marjorie Post’s infatuation with orchids, and the exotic blooms and fragrances on display now.
About this Event
Join us March 11 as FGI DC sits down with three local business women to discuss their accomplished careers, in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Get an inside look into the long careers of our industry leaders:
Anne De Santis – Store Manager, Paul Stuart City Center
Lynda Erkiletian – President, T∙H∙E Artist Agency
Pamela Harvey – Founder, Pamela Harvey Interiors
We’ll discuss their varied career paths, career success, the challenges they have faced in regards to equality on many levels, and more!
Thursday, March 11
7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Registrants will receive Zoom link via Eventbrite email.
