On Saturday, April 23, 2022, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 89th Georgetown House Tour, which is believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country. This annual event, which attracts more than 1,600 guests each year, gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to visit historic homes in a variety of styles. Some exceptional homes and landmarks will be presented this year highlighting the charm and history of Georgetown’s past with modern design and architectural enhancements showing the evolution of the times. The self-guided tour begins at St. John’s Church where guests will receive a House Tour Magazine complete with an interactive map and historic information about each property. Attendees will also receive complimentary admission to The Parish Tea, which will be held in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition to tea, coffee, and lemonade, guests will enjoy delightful tea sandwiches and delicious desserts made by St. John’s members and generous community partners.
Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $55 per person and are available for purchase here. Tickets may also be purchased at St. John’s Episcopal Church two days before and the day of the tour at 3240 O Street, NW, 20007, and are priced at $60 per person.
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2022. Homes will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and masks are required for all guests. The Parish Tea will be served in Blake Hall at the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church Georgetown, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. John’s Episcopal Church is located at 3240 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007.
WHY: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish and has a long and storied history. The original church building was built in 1796 and completed in 1804. President Thomas Jefferson and Francis Scott Key, author of our National Anthem, were founding members of the church and Dolley Madison was a regular attendee. St. John’s has continued to grow and now has many programs for parishioners and the larger Washington, D.C. community. St. John’s Church is engaged in many outreach programs, which are supported, in part, by the Georgetown House Tour. Over the past few years, St. John’s has funded a broad range of human service organizations, including: Bishop Walker School, Bright Beginnings, Cornerstone Community, Seabury Senior Ministries, Georgetown Ministry Center, Grate Patrol, Jubilee Jobs, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Manna, Metro Teens & Pediatric AIDS, New Futures, and Joseph House (all in the Washington metro area), in addition to Seafarers & International House, American Near East Refugee Aid, Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and Honduras Support through the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
The historic Georgetown House Tour is back for its 89th year!
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 89th Georgetown House Tour, which is believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country.
This annual event, which attracts more than 1,600 guests each year, gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to visit historic homes in a variety of styles. Homes on the 2022 tour will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and masks will be required for all guests.
On a self-guided tour — which begins at St. John’s Church — guests will receive a House Tour Magazine along with an interactive map and historic information about each property participating in the tour. Houses are within easy walking distance and can be visited at guests’ preferred pace and order.
While no specific homes on the 2022 tour have been divulged, they are confirmed to include exceptional homes and landmarks that highlight the charm and history of Georgetown’s past while showcasing modern design and architectural enhancements.
At the conclusion of the tour, attendees will also receive complimentary admission to The Parish Tea, held in Blake Hall at historic St. John’s Church (1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) where tea, coffee, lemonade, homemade tea sandwiches and desserts will be served.
Proceeds from the tour benefit the outreach ministries of St. John’s church. Over the past few years, St. John’s has funded a broad range of human service organizations, including Bishop Walker School, Bright Beginnings, Cornerstone Community, Seabury Senior Ministries, Georgetown Ministry Center, Grate Patrol, Jubilee Jobs, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Manna, Metro Teens & Pediatric AIDS, New Futures, and Joseph House (all in the Washington metro area), in addition to Seafarers & International House, American Near East Refugee Aid, Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and Honduras Support through the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
Advanced tickets for this event are priced at $55 per person and are available for purchase here. Tickets may also be purchased at St. John’s Episcopal Church two days before and the day of the tour at 3240 O Street, NW, 20007, and are priced at $60 per person.
Toast to the Festival season and celebrate spring in style during the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Dinner Party, on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM returning to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, with venue host, TCMA (A Drew Company).
The Festival encourages attendees to don their finest pink, spring-inspired attire for an evening of dazzling entertainment, incredible cuisine, and joyful celebration. Tickets are available now. New this year, the annual fundraising event will take on a new dinner party format — an exclusive twist on the fabulous and beloved celebration.
In addition to festive entertainment, attendees will enjoy a welcome reception with sushi and sake tasting, internationally-
Tickets are limited and can be purchased HERE for $250 per person. Attendees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access the event. All proceeds from the event and silent auction will go to help keep most events by National Cherry Blossom Festival, a 501(c)3 organization, free and open to the public.
Additional support for the Pink Tie Dinner Party is provided by Amazon, ARTECHOUSE DC and Alto Experience, Inc. Media partners include Washingtonian and the Washington Blade.
For more information, please visit bit.ly/PinkTieDinnerParty.
Vaux-le-Vicomte, France’s Best Kept Secret Ever
Monday, May 2, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture 6:30-7:30)
Explore Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte—a seventeenth century masterpiece which inspired the design of Versailles—with co-owner and manager Alexandre de Vogüé.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Onsite Native Plant Container Workshop
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10-11 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Celebrate the ecological value of native plants and creative a pot full of summer perennials with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Gardener’s Focus Tour | Woodland Path
Wednesday, May 11 and 18, 2022, 2:30-3 p.m.
Friday, May 13 and 20, 2022, 2:30-3 p.m.
Join Marshall Paquin, senior gardener, to explore the beautiful woodland path, created in 2016.
www.HillwoodMuseum.org
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Good Trouble-Inspired Virtual Floral Design
Friday, May 13, 2022, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Follow along with Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, to create a vibrant floral arrangement inspired by Robert Lugo’s Good Trouble vase, recently acquired by Hillwood.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Taking place on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, InfieldFest has a lineup of the biggest acts in dance music and hip-hop as part of Preakness 147.
InfieldFest will feature MTV Award-winning DJ and producer Marshmello, GRAMMY Award winners, The Chainsmokers, hip-hop sensation Moneybagg Yo, noted electronic DJ Frank Walker and more. Excerpts of InfieldFest performances will be shown on NBC during the live race day broadcast from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET.
“We are excited to bring an incredible lineup of entertainment back to Baltimore in one of the Preakness
Stakes greatest traditions with InFieldFest,” said Jimmy Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST
EXPERIENCE. “This year’s lineup features the biggest and most diverse talents in the music industry. We
will also have other exciting announcements celebrating the great history of the Preakness in Baltimore
soon.”
One of the most anticipated and celebrated annual sporting events, Preakness weekend features
two days of world-class Thoroughbred horse racing and entertainment. Past performers include Post
Malone, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Lorde, Wyclef Jean, Kygo, Sam Hunt, D-Nice, Diplo, and many more top
artists.
The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style presented by Burke & Herbert Bank makes its 3rd annual return on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Event organizers are excited to welcome back Alexandria-based Burke & Herbert Bank as the presenting sponsor for this free single-day event which will feature an amazing collection of rare and unusual cars from around the world. The event will stretch across the 200 – 400 blocks of King Street, and the 100 blocks of North Royal and North Fairfax – around Market Square – in beautiful Old Town, Alexandria. Burke & Herbert Bank was the presenting sponsor for last year’s festival held in September.
“We are delighted to support this wonderful community event taking place right here in our hometown”, said David P. Boyle, President & Chief Executive Officer of Burke & Herbert Bank. “In addition to offering a fun, family-friendly outing for thousands of car and fashion enthusiasts across the region, the festival brings business to the local restaurants, boutiques, and merchants that make our hometown so special. And perhaps most importantly, the festival proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations who support those in need in our community.
Given our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities in which we do business, this event is a great match for Burke & Herbert Bank.”
Event spectators will be able to view and enjoy dozens of rare and exotic cars up close. The event will include a mix of Grand Touring sports and racing cars from the 1950s through the 1980s, vintage motorcycles, and stunning and elegant modern-day exotic cars rarely seen in public. Along with the spectacle the cars are sure to be, the event will be elevated by a Fashion Demonstration led and emceed by celebrity stylist from “Say Yes to the Dress – Atlanta”, Monte Durham, from Alexandria’s Salon Monte. This year’s planned theme is celebrating style icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis. The festival includes live music provided by local musicians and displays and information from sponsoring companies and organizations.
The night before the Festival, The King Street High-Octane Ball will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This ticketed, dress-up event celebrates the “Style” element of Speed & Style and underscores the importance of style when amalgamated with exotic vehicles. Food prepared by local restaurants, wine, libation, live music, and a live auction, are key elements in this warmup to the big Festival the following day.
Proceeds will benefit USO Washington-Baltimore and Alexandria-based non-profits ALIVE!, and the Campagna Center. USO Washington-Baltimore provides much-needed support to America’s service members and their families. ALIVE! is dedicated to fighting poverty and hunger. And the Campagna Center equips children and families with a comprehensive set of tools they need to thrive and succeed. Last year, The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donated $26,000 to local charities.
The event is free and open to all spectators and will take place rain or shine!
The 2019 inaugural event drew thousands of families, visitors, and car enthusiasts from across the region to view the array of high-performance and racing vehicles. The event returned in September 2021 over Labor Day weekend after COVID delayed the festival four times. The festival is the brainchild of Rick Myllenbeck who is a co-owner of Sonoma Cellar, a restaurant and wine tasting room based in Old Town. The team producing the event are Alexandria vintage car collectors, experts, and enthusiasts who volunteer their time to coordinate this event.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 3rd Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style presented by Burke & Herbert Bank
When: Sunday, May 22, 2022
Where: King Street near Old Town Waterfront and Market Square area
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Website: https://www.festivalspeedstylealex.com/
Cost: Free
Weather Plan: Rain or shine
