Apr
1
Sat
2023 Capital Art Book Fair @ Eastern Market North Hall
Apr 1 @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The first edition of East City Art’s Capital Art Book Fair takes place at Eastern Market’s North Hall.  The event is open to the public, free of charge.

Over 30 exhibitors from across the DMV, the US, Canada and Mexico will present books as works of art, editions about art or artists, limited run books, prints as well as DIY zines, graphic novels and art magazines.  Exhibitors include fine artists, independent publishers, small presses, illustrators and photographers.

East City Art partnered with nearby Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Hill Center to co-locate offsite programming during the fair.  Programming includes a panel discussion on art publishing, exhibitions and a free children’s art workshop.

DC-based, award-winning artist Carolina Mayorga will create ephemeral, site-specific work using hand-cut vinyl pieces for the 2023 Capital Art Book Fair in Eastern Market’s North Hall.

Exhibitors include the following individuals and organizations:

Art N Tell Unlimited [Hyattsville, MD]
Baltimore Photo Space [Baltimore, MD]
Karin Edgett [Washington, DC]
Ediciones Concordia MX [Querétaro, Qro, Mexico]
FAIX [Washington, DC]
Girls, on Film [Washington, DC]
Michelle L. Herman [Washington, DC]
HOMOCATS [Brooklyn, NY]
Hotam Press [Vancouver, BC, Canada]
inner loop press [Philadelphia, PA]
Late Comeback Press [Northern Virginia]
Lavender Lizard Press [Bethesda, MD]
Alex Luciano [Richmond, VA]
The Mirrors of Society Quartet [Fairfax, VA]
My Dead Aunt’s Books [Hyattsville, MD]
Mame NDiaye and Friends [Cheverly, MD]
Paper Cuts [Washington, DC]
Mark Parascandola Photography [Washington, DC]
Permian Designs [Silver Spring, MD]
Ryan Pic [Wilmington, DE]
Plus Equals [Philadelphia, PA]
The Print Party [Pittsburgh, PA]
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Hyattsville, MD]
Stephanie Rudig/Rude Doggie [Washington,DC]
Tori Sprankle [Arlington, VA]
Starryhouse Studio [New York, NY]
Lee Strawberry [Northern Virginia]
Carolyn Toye Photography [Washington, DC]
The Turnaround Magazine [Washington DC]
Track and Field [Washington, DC and Austin, TX]
Wondrous Works LLC [Columbia, MD]

Eastern Market’s North Hall is located at 225 7th Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003.  North Hall is accessed from the south via the indoor food stalls or from the north at North Carolina Avenue SE.  Eastern Market is located a block from Metro.

Co-located, Offsite Art Book Fair Programming
Saturday, April 1 Art Book Fair Programs at CHAW
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop | 545 7th Street SE, Washington DC, 20003 (Three blocks south from Eastern Market)

  • 2023 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Panel Discussion | Presented by Paper Cuts | Saturday, April 1 from 11am-12pm
  • Capitol Hill Art League Exhibition Open Juried Exhibition Reception| Saturday, April 1 from 5:30-7pm

Sunday, April 2 Art Book Fair Programs at Hill Center (Three blocks east from Eastern Market)
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, 20003

  • Free Workshop | Children’s Painting with Buck Herring|Sunday, April 2 from 3-5pm
  • Exhibition: Hill Center DC Regional Exhibition Juried by Nehemiah Dixon III | See works from over 105 Artists from DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia | Sunday, April 2 from 10am-5pm
Apr
2
Sun
2023 Capital Art Book Fair @ Eastern Market North Hall
Apr 2 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The first edition of East City Art’s Capital Art Book Fair takes place at Eastern Market’s North Hall.  The event is open to the public, free of charge.

Over 30 exhibitors from across the DMV, the US, Canada and Mexico will present books as works of art, editions about art or artists, limited run books, prints as well as DIY zines, graphic novels and art magazines.  Exhibitors include fine artists, independent publishers, small presses, illustrators and photographers.

East City Art partnered with nearby Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Hill Center to co-locate offsite programming during the fair.  Programming includes a panel discussion on art publishing, exhibitions and a free children’s art workshop.

DC-based, award-winning artist Carolina Mayorga will create ephemeral, site-specific work using hand-cut vinyl pieces for the 2023 Capital Art Book Fair in Eastern Market’s North Hall.

Exhibitors include the following individuals and organizations:

Art N Tell Unlimited [Hyattsville, MD]
Baltimore Photo Space [Baltimore, MD]
Karin Edgett [Washington, DC]
Ediciones Concordia MX [Querétaro, Qro, Mexico]
FAIX [Washington, DC]
Girls, on Film [Washington, DC]
Michelle L. Herman [Washington, DC]
HOMOCATS [Brooklyn, NY]
Hotam Press [Vancouver, BC, Canada]
inner loop press [Philadelphia, PA]
Late Comeback Press [Northern Virginia]
Lavender Lizard Press [Bethesda, MD]
Alex Luciano [Richmond, VA]
The Mirrors of Society Quartet [Fairfax, VA]
My Dead Aunt’s Books [Hyattsville, MD]
Mame NDiaye and Friends [Cheverly, MD]
Paper Cuts [Washington, DC]
Mark Parascandola Photography [Washington, DC]
Permian Designs [Silver Spring, MD]
Ryan Pic [Wilmington, DE]
Plus Equals [Philadelphia, PA]
The Print Party [Pittsburgh, PA]
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Hyattsville, MD]
Stephanie Rudig/Rude Doggie [Washington,DC]
Tori Sprankle [Arlington, VA]
Starryhouse Studio [New York, NY]
Lee Strawberry [Northern Virginia]
Carolyn Toye Photography [Washington, DC]
The Turnaround Magazine [Washington DC]
Track and Field [Washington, DC and Austin, TX]
Wondrous Works LLC [Columbia, MD]

Eastern Market’s North Hall is located at 225 7th Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003.  North Hall is accessed from the south via the indoor food stalls or from the north at North Carolina Avenue SE.  Eastern Market is located a block from Metro.

Co-located, Offsite Art Book Fair Programming

Sunday, April 2 Art Book Fair Programs at Hill Center (Three blocks east from Eastern Market)
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, 20003

  • Free Workshop | Children’s Painting with Buck Herring|Sunday, April 2 from 3-5pm
  • Exhibition: Hill Center DC Regional Exhibition Juried by Nehemiah Dixon III | See works from over 105 Artists from DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia | Sunday, April 2 from 10am-5pm
Apr
14
Fri
National Museum of Women in the Arts’ 2023 Spring Gala @ Embassy of Italy
Apr 14 @ 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

National Museum of Women in the Arts’ 2023 Spring Gala
On Friday, April 14, 2023, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) hosts its annual black-tie gala. Join co-chairs Anita McBride and Patti White and NMWA patrons for a special night at the museum’s largest annual fundraising event, which supports NMWA’s special exhibitions, and diverse education and public programming initiatives. The Ambassador of Italy, Her Excellency Mariangela Zappia, will be our Honorary Diplomatic Chair. RBC Wealth Management is Presenting Sponsor for the evening.

The event will feature a seated dinner and entertainment. Luminaries from Washington’s diplomatic, governmental and social communities are expected to attend. This year’s gala will honor Cecilia Alemani, curator and artistic director of the 59th Venice Biennale, with the 2023 NMWA Achievement Award for Excellence in the Arts. Since 2011, she has been the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Director & Chief Curator of High Line Art, the public art program presented by the High Line in New York. In 2022, she curated The Milk of Dreams, the 59th International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia. In 2018, Alemani served as Artistic Director of the inaugural edition of Art Basel Cities: Buenos Aires. In 2017, she curated the Italian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.

When
Friday, April 14, 2023
Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Entertainment: 7:30 p.m.

Where
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
Valet parking available

Apr
19
Wed
 Spring Into Style: Dressing the Modern Man! @ Nordstrom Tysons Corner
Apr 19 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join FGIDC for its upcoming event, Spring Into Style: Dressing the Modern Man!

Mix and mingle with the new 2023 board members and other fashion industry professionals. at our welcome reception (FGI Members enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly!).

The evening will then feature a panel of distinguished industry leaders in the menswear space with panelists ranging from menswear designers, textile experts, influencers, stylists, direct-to-consumer mavericks & marketing gurus. Discussion will encompass the lifecycle of a garment, current spring trends, and socially conscious initiatives (like unisex apparel).

FGIDC invites you to stay after the panel discussion to shop and experience some of the services that Nordstrom has to offer.

Space is limited – register today!

Panelists:

  • Stanislaus Akisah, Stanlion Clothing
  • Barnette Holston, DC Fashion Fool
  • Rahul Jindal, Hyde Clothing

Moderated by: Casey Rowe, Christopher Schafer Clothier

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Wednesday, April 19 | 6 – 8PM

Nordstrom Tysons Corner
8075 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102

Tickets:

FGI Members – $47
Non-Members – $59

Tickets include entrance to reception*, panel discussion and swag bag with exclusive discounts.

*Reception includes light bites and a cash bar. FGI Members receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly.

Apr
20
Thu
City Ridge Fashion Lecture Series @ Social Stairs at the Branches
Apr 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHAT: City Ridge is bringing history, fashion, forgotten facts and never-before-seen photos together at its new Fashion Lecture Series hosted by fashion historian, John Tiffany.

From 7-8 PM at 30 Ridge Square NW, fashion historian John Tiffany will explore the influence of Hollywood on 1930’s fashion. From flapper fringe to tweed suits, flounces and frills, John will dive deep into how the starpower of Hollywood shaped American fashion and beyond, all while sipping on a 30’s-style handcrafted alcoholic beverage. 

WHERE: Social Stairs at The Branches (30 Ridge Square NW Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.

May
6
Sat
1st Annual Taste of Tysons Corner @ Tysons Corner Center Plaza
May 6 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

1st Annual Taste of Tysons Corner Center Saturday, May 6

1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Tysons Corner Center invites you to its 1st Annual Taste of Tysons Corner Center on Saturday, May 6th from 1-4pm, rain or shine. Indulge in a fun afternoon experiencing the wide array of delicious food & beverage offerings at Tysons Corner Center with food sampling, cooking demos, chef appearances, Barrel & Bushel Beer Garden, VIP Tent, live music & entertainment, giveaways, and more! Sample 40+ bites from Tysons Corner Center eateries throughout the Center, and watch live music and cooking demonstrations on The Plaza. The event is open to the public and FREE to attend. Event Website: https://www.tysonscornercenter.com/Events/Details/572608
Washington Tennis & Education Foundation Annual “Share The Love” Gala @ Waldorf Astoria
May 6 @ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Co-hosted by NBC4 News Anchors, Jim Handly and Jummy Olabanji, WTEF’s 2023 Annual Share the Love Gala, will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 6:00pm – 11:00pm at the Waldorf Astoria in DC. WTEF’s largest annual fundraising event, the gala helps enable the continuance of their important work of Building Life Champions through tennis and education.

The gala features a cocktail reception and open bar, three-course gala wine dinner, a live musical performance by DC’s own The “Original” Moonlighters, and their signature “Bid It to Win It” silent auction fundraiser.

 

May
20
Sat
High Octane Ball @ Belle Haven Country Club
May 20 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Presented in advance of the FREE Old Town Festival of Speed & Style on Saturday, the High-Octane Ball presented by Alexandria-based Yates Automotive, will celebrate with a formal social gathering, highlighting the “Style” element of Speed & Style from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20th.

Tickets are now on sale for this all-inclusive ticketed dress-up event in which partygoers can enjoy food, wine, libation, live music, and a live auction. Ticket Link

Jun
1
Thu
Ruse X Albi: Night in the Garden in St. Michael’s @ St. Michael's Maryland
Jun 1 @ 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM

In collaboration with, and in support of the emerging scholars program, the Erkiletian family (owners of The Wildset Hotel & Ruse) are hosting an intimate evening at their family farm in St. Michaels, Maryland, this June.

Dinner will be prepared in the garden by MICHELIN Star Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi in Washington, D.C. in collaboration with Chef Michael Correll of Ruse in St. Michaels, Maryland.

Tickets include a one night stay at Wildset, artisan cocktail house and hors d’oeuvres, tasting menu prepared by Chef MIchael Rafidi and Michael Correll, wine pairing by sommelier William Simons and Allie Balin, after dinner fireside cocktails, a donation to Emerging Scholars, an organization that is near to the hearts of the Erkiletian family.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Jun
29
Thu
Winemaker Dinner with RdV Vineyards Founder & Owner Rutger de Vink @ Park Hyatt DC
Jun 29 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Jean-Claude Plihon, the director of culinary and food & beverage at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C., and Andrew Cleverdon, chef de cuisine of Blue Duck Tavern, are pleased to host a guided tasting dinner showcasing a variety of wines from RdV Vineyards nestled in the magical granite foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just 60 miles outside Washington, D.C.

Guests of this delicious evening will explore the expansive collection of RdV Vineyards to complement a gastronomic four-course communal journey comprised of the freshest seasonal ingredients. This intimate dinner is priced at $295 per person (tax and gratuity not included) and features wines poured by Josh Grainer, managing director and winemaker at RdV, and Rutger de Vink, founder, and owner of RdV Vineyards, such as American Grand Cru, Lost Mountain Cabernet 2019, Rendezvous, a rare membership only Rosé and a special library vintage of Lost Mountain 2012.

WHEN:         Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m.

HOW:           Tickets are priced at $295 per person (excluding gratuity and tax) and seats are limited. For reservations, please visit https://www.exploretock.com/blueducktavern/event/418339/rdv-vineyards-wine-dinner.

WHERE:       Dinner is served at the Chef’s Table in Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.’s award-winning Blue Duck Tavern, located at 1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20037.

WHY:            Founded in 2004 by Rutger de Vink, a former marine and corporate executive turned vigneron, RdV’s 100-acre vineyard sits on a steep, southern-exposure hillside with rocky soil and granite under the surface, creating a terroir ripe for growing Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. RdV Vineyards has produced world-class wines that marry the elegance of Bordeaux with the bold spirit of California. Additional information can be found at: https://www.rdvvineyards.com.