The Tea: Black Alley
In this online series, women musicians perform original work on the first Friday of the month. Conducted over a cup of tea, each session includes a short interview exploring the artist’s creative process. The Tea proudly welcomes Washington, D.C.-based band Black Alley.
Black Alley has been pushing the art of music to its rhythmic limits. Determined to create a unique musical elixir, Black Alley has taken the finest ingredients of rock, hip-hop and go-go to create their own genre-bending sound called “hood rock.” The band is one, each musician surrendering to the union of sounds, each delivering music from their soul, while in dialogue with one another through their instruments. Each member of this collective is essential to the workability and funkability of the unit.
WHERE
Online, via Facebook and nmwa.org
WHEN
Friday, March 5, 12–1 p.m.
PRICE
Free. No reservations required. Add to your calendar here.
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.
About this Event
Engage and explore how Washington, DC has been a pivotal location for the struggle for gay rights. Discover the many women who have contributed to the movement, and learn how local places and events shaped an accepting environment leading to the 2015 Marriage Equality landmark Supreme Court decision. ‘Under the Rainbow’ is an enjoyable and educational tour designed for all people of all ages.
Past Tense Yoga and Tabla, DC’s second Georgian restaurant, have partnered together for a yoga and cooking event, Flow + Feast. On Saturday, March 13, starting at 5:00 p.m., the virtual workshop kicks off with a 45-minute flow class led by instructor Meagan Estep.
Following the class, registrants will learn all about Georgian food and wine with a three-course dinner and a khachapuri-making demo from Tabla. Students must pre-register for class, and dinner kits will be available for pickup from the new Past Tense studio (located at 3221 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW *alley entrance) on Saturday, March 13 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
The class includes a three-course dinner for two, with a “make at home” ajaruli khachapuri kit (includes ball of dough and cheese filling) and prepared pkhali: a vegetable paté of roasted carrots, walnuts and spices as well as khinkali: Georgian soup dumplings made with either pork and beef, sweet potato and ‘imeruli’ cheese or lamb (reheating instructions will be provided). *Following the yoga class, the Tabla team will lead a demonstration on how to form and shape the khachapuri dough.
Flow + Feast tickets are $50 inclusive of dinner and can be purchased here. Early bird tickets are available through Monday, March 8 for $45 with the promo code TABLA. An optional add-on of still or sparkling Georgian wine from the Tabla wine list is available for $25. If interested in purchasing wine, please email Kelly DiNardo directly at kelly@pasttensestudio.com.
Horticulture How-To | Orchid 101
Thursday, March 18, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Learn how to care for your orchid and get blooms year after year from Drew Asbury, Hillwood’s horticulturist.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Floral Design How-To | Tropical Paradise
Friday, March 19, 2021, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, as she shares how to create a cheerful arrangement featuring anthurium and birds of paradise.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
About this Event
Join the team at Hotel Zena for a specialty paint ‘n’ sip set among the stars, while getting a sneak peek of DC’s hottest new rooftop spot, Hedy’s Rooftop Bar. Rising local artist Sarah Albert (SarahPaintsRappers) will lead you and others on filling in a specialty canvas of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Your ticket includes a cocktail from Hedy’s carefully crafted menu, a canvas, and accompanying paints.
About this Event
Join the team at Hotel Zena for a specialty paint ‘n’ sip set among the stars, while getting a sneak peek of DC’s hottest new rooftop spot, Hedy’s Rooftop Bar. Rising local artist Sarah Albert (SarahPaintsRappers) will lead you and others on filling in a specialty canvas of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Your ticket includes a cocktail from Hedy’s carefully crafted menu, a canvas, and accompanying paints.