Weekend Round Up October 16, 2014

Tudor Nights: Smokies from the Smokehouse

October 16th, 2014 at 06:00 PM | Free or $20.00 | fherman@tudorplace.org | Tel: 202-965-0400 | Event Website

The newly restored Smokehouse is open, and the table is laid for a harvest-themed Tudor Nights. The evening’s featured “object” is the circa-1795 Smokehouse, one of the District’s oldest outbuildings. Treat yourself to Smokehouse-themed tastes as well as meatless hors d’oeuvres, along with a seasonal specialty cocktail and other beverages.

•Ages 21+

•Paying and non-paying guests are all requested to register.

Address

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden; 1644 31st Street, NW

Cottage Conversation with Harold Holzer and Major Garrett

October 16th, 2014 at 06:00 PM | $10-$20 | mmartz@savingplaces.org | Tel: 202-829-0436 | Event Website

Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer, author of Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion, speaks about the presidency and the press with CBS White House Chief Correspondent Major Garrett. The program begins with a food and drink reception at 6 pm ($10). The lecture is held at 6:30 pm in the Emancipation Room at President Lincoln’s Cottage ($10).

Address

President Lincoln’s Cottage; 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW

Opening Reception: Observations of Form

October 17th, 2014 at 06:00 PM | FREE | gallery@callowayart.com | Tel: 202-965-4601 | Event Website

The relationship between the work of Michael Hampton and Paul Jett is one of both harmony and contrast. Hampton’s watercolors highlight the symmetry and precision of neoclassical architecture, which emphasizes exacting classical line and proportion. Jett’s photographs capture flora he comes across while taking walks in the woods-like dangling tree limbs or Spanish moss. Yet both artists demonstrate the power of simplicity, the impact of a clean line, and the drama of using negative space.

Address

Susan Calloway Fine Arts, 1643 Wisconsin Ave NW

Shuck It! Beer & Oyster Festival

October 18th, 2014 at 02:00 PM | 75 | Event Website

Event highlights include 12 kinds of oysters from the local Chesapeake region, Northeast, West Coast and the Gulf (Louisiana); grilled and fried oysters with beer and wine pairings; classic oyster skipjacks with oyster stories and myths by Oystermen; and a best tasting oyster contest and silent auction.

All-You-Can-Handle Local Oysters

Whole Pig Roast

Steamship of Beef

Local Beer, Wine and Oyster Shooters

Live Music From Jumpin’ Jupiter

Fun Times

Address

Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place; 3000 K St NW

Dinner and Dancing: Malmaison Supper Club

October 18th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | $69 | info@malmaisondc.com | Tel: 202-817-3340 | Event Website

The inaugural Supper Club features a three course dinner and wine pairing designed by 2-star Michelin chef Gerard Pangaud and live music from the Sin Miedo Salsa Orchestra. Casablanca meets the District on this elegant and intimate night.

Tickets ($69 for dinner seating at 7 or 9 p.m., salsa music and three courses with wine pairing). Seating is limited and reservations are required. A limited number of band-only tickets are also available for $15.

Address

Malmaison; 3401 K St NW

Father Payne’s Memorial Services.

The outpouring of love, condolences and shared memories of Father Payne following his passing has been a great comfort to all those who knew, loved and respected him. Though the entire Ellington community remains affected by this sudden loss, your support is a testament to his great legacy of commitment to youth and arts education. We are proud to celebrate his life as a true servant-leader with his family, friends, community and the thousands of students who have walked the halls of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts during his twenty year tenure.

Below are details about the various services commemorating Father John F. Payne. All are open to the public and his family would welcome your presence and support.

Wake

Sunday, October 19, 2014

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

St. Augustine Church

1419 V St NW, Washington, DC 20009

(202) 265-1470

Funeral

Monday, October 20, 2014, 10:00 AM

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

(202) 526-8300

At the request of Father Payne’s family, memorial gifts can be made to support his life’s work at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Tax-deductible donations can be made online at www.ellingtonschool.org

Meet the Makers: MakerPlaces in libraries and beyond

October 20th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | free | anne.ledford@dc.gov | Tel: 202-727-2313 | Event Website

Join us at MLK library for a discussion about Makerspaces and what is happening locally and nationally in the maker movement.
Panelists:

Mark Hatch, CEO of TechShop & Author of The Maker Movement Manifesto

Phyllis Klein, Co-Founder of FabLab DC

Nick Kerelchuk, Manager of DCPL’s Digital Commons

Moderator: John Rennie, Editorial Dir. of Science for McGraw-Hill Education & winner of the Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science.

Address

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G St NW