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Monday, April 12 from 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation DC, an exceptional evening at the National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW. Event includes celebrity chefs/mixologists RJ Cooper of Vidalia, Derek Brown and Nadine Brown of Charlie Palmer Steak as they come together to fight childhood hunger in DC and across America. $85/person http://strength.org/washington.
Monday, April 12 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year Candidate Rya Freydberg at a kick-off event for her fundraising season. Champagne and hot off the grill hors d’oeuvres on the new patio at Morton’s The Steakhouse Georgetown, 3251 Prospect Street NW. Suggested donation: $25.00 by calling 202.342.6258.
Monday, April 12 (all day) , be a guest at the private viewing of Carlisle Per Se 2010 Spring/Summer Collections, presented by personal stylists Lana Orloff and Carlisle Consultant Jill Trimble at The Ritz Carlton Residences, 1155 23rd Street NW Unit 4M. Complimentary valet available, RSVP required: call Lana (800) 562 - 5103, or Jill (301) 512 – 7010 or visit, http://www.timecenter.com/carlislecollection.
Monday, April 12 at 8:00p.m come to The Corridors Between Breathing at Mamasita U. 1020 U street (on top of Lee's Flower shop). pay what you can. Starring Lara Zinn and Alex Mills. Info
Tuesday, April 13 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, join renowned designer Jodi Arnold for an exclusive VIP event at The Limited Tyson’s Corner, 1961 Chain Bride Road, McLean VA. View the latest collections inspired by Jodi while enjoying cocktails and dessert. RSVP required, www.thelimited.com/jodi-arnold/RSVP.
Wednesday, April 14 from 6:00 – 10:00 PM, join the NFL Players Association, NFL players, and host of NFL Today James Brown for the NFL Players Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Not only is this a great event for honoring NFL players, but it also benefits Special Olympics DC. Price: $600/ticket ($400 tax deductable) or “Red Zone” packages are available for $5,000 which includes 10 tickets and recognition in the program. For tickets and more information visit: www.nflplayersgala.com.
Wednesday, April 14 from5:00 – 10:00 PM, grab your girlfriend and visit Shecky’s Girls Night Out, a fantastic event filled with lots of freebees to experience with your ladies at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW. Must be 21. $10/advance, or $25/advance + goodie bag. RSVP: http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/washington/spring2010.
Wednesday, April 14 from 7:00 -11:00 PM, visit the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala, an annual benefit dinner with members of Congress serving as celebrity chefs in a competitive cook-off prior to a seated dinner. Event is hosted at the National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW. Attire: business, price: $1,000 with sponsorships available. For more info: www.marchofdimes.com/marylandmetrodc.
Thursday, April 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, visit the Opening Reception of Mindscapes at Touchstone Gallery, 1100 16th Street NW. Price: free, no RSVP necessary. A portion of proceeds will benefit WVSA ARTs Connection. www.touchstonegallery.com.
Thursday, April 15 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, join Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th Street NW, for Dance is the Answer opening party to hear some of the plans for the next 20 days! Drink, mingle, and of course dance with others who feel life should never be too serious! Free, of course, for information visit: www.danceistheanswer.org.
Thursday, April 15 from 7:30 – 10:00 PM, join French actor Sami Frey for two Samuel Beckett plays: Premier Amour and First Love & Cap au Pire (Worstward Ho) at La Maison Francaise (Embassy of France), 4101 Reservoir Rd NW. $35/general ($40 after April 5) discounts available. For tickets or info: www.houseoffrancedc.org.
Friday, April 16 beginning at 7:00 PM, join Project Runway star Tim Gunn as honorary chair in The Corcoran Gallery of Art Ball, a black-tie celebration to benefit the award-winning outreach of education and scholarship programs. $500/general, $350/junior, $650/patron. For more information, visit: www.corcoran.org/ball.
Friday, April 16 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, join Jason Clauson in his effort to raise as much as possible for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at McFadden’s DC, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Jason’s goal is to become the next LLS Man of the Year, so come make it happen and donate today! $20 donation at the door with open bar and raffle! http://nca.mwoy.llsevent.org/JasonClauson
Saturday, April 17 beginning at 9:30 AM (registration begins at 8:30), join the Lupus Foundation of America - Greater Washington Chapter (LFAGW) as it hosts the 4th Annual Walk for Lupus NOW! at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 13th and 12th Sts. next to Freedom Plaza. The Walk will be held rain or shine. There is no fee to walk. The route is about 2 miles, and there will also be a mini, four-block walk. For more information and/or to register: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=336771
Saturday, April 17 (2:00-5:00PM) - Bowen McCauley Dance Presents "Move Me" Arts Experience Festival. Art and diversity will be celebrated at this creative community collaboration celebrating the arts and culture in local communities, with over 10 local arts, music and theater organizations. Families, students and seniors will enjoy a wide variety of live performances, interactive workshops in dance, theatre, reading, instrument petting zoo, crafting and writing, demonstrations in a broad range of arts. Admission includes a performance by BMD. At Kenmore Middle School 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington. For info and tickets visit www.bmdc.org.
Saturday, April 17, 8:00pm at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, 600 I Street NW, see Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar, who has emerged as one of the leading figures in World Music today. questions, email anoushkaforasha@gmail.com. Anoushka Shankar concert donating part of proceeds to Asha for Education For tickets or info http://anoushkaforasha.wordpress.com
Saturday, April 17 from 2:30 – 5:30 PM, join Live Green in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in a fun-filled GREEN Rush scavenger hunt where you race against the clock to explore DC's most eco-friendly spots! Discover hidden treasures, solve puzzles, complete challenges, collect clues and sample food to earn as many points as possible. The team with the most points wins $1,000! FINISH LINE: The Reef, Adams Morgan, 2446 18th St NW.
Pre-Registration: $20 for Live Green Members / $25 for non-members, register: http://livegreen.net/events.
Thursday, April 22 from 6:30-10:30 PM, join the Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) for its 2nd annual Happy Hour for Autism at Nick’s Riverside Grill on the Georgetown waterfront, 3050 K St, to raise money for CSAAC, which serves over 300 families affected by autism. Live and silent auctions, buffet and cocktails. Tickets: $20 at the door plus cost of drinks. RSVP to Jesse Garchik at jgarchik@meltzer.com
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