Celebrating Hanukkah at National Menorah Lighting (photos)

December 3, 2018

This year marked the 40th lighting of the National Menorah, a free event, open to the public, that dates back to 1979, when Jimmy Carter was president.

Rainforest Trust’s Holiday Species Legacy Auction

November 8, 2018

In time for the holidays, the Rainforest Trust is hosting the largest ever public auction of species naming rights. Holiday shoppers will be able to buy the ultimate gift of […]

Independence Day in the Nation’s Capital (photos)

July 5, 2018

After the 3rd U.S. Infantry Fife and Drum Corps performed, Abigail and John Adams, Ben Franklin, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington read the Declaration of Independence aloud.

Stars Perform at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. (photos)

May 31, 2018

Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna returned to co-host the 29th Annual PBS’s National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C., on May 27, the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day. The annual […]

Celebrate Your Mom on Mother’s Day

May 13, 2018

If you want to give your mother the best this Mother’s Day, bring her to i Ricchi! Enjoy something from our regular menu, or try our special menu. A children’s […]

Washington Bach Consort presents “Christmas with the Consort”

May 8, 2018

Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for […]

Hanukkah Arrives in D.C. With National Menorah Lighting (photos)

December 13, 2017

The Air Force Band and the “Three Cantors” provided the musical backdrop; Mushka Landa of Connecticut and Elias Greenwood of California read their prize-winning essays; and Dreidelman made his usual appearance.

Drink The District Wine Festival: Holiday Edition

December 8, 2017

For casual weekend (or weeknight, we don’t judge!) wine drinkers and seasoned sommeliers alike, Drink the District Wine Festival: Holiday Edition is the premier DC Wine Festival for food, friends, […]

Holiday Card Crafting

December 3, 2017

Drop by the Georgetown branch of DC Public Library for an afternoon of seasonal crafting, where we will be making holiday-themed greeting cards and gift tags. All materials will be […]

“Light Up The Season” Holiday Event to Benefit Children’s National


Sunday, Dec. 3, 1:00 p.m., Light Up The Season hosts its first annual community fundraising event to benefit Children’s National Health System at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown, 2800 […]