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Paulina Phelps • February 20, 2014

Decriminalizing Marijuana in D.C.

Over the past four years, Washingtonians support of legalization of marijuana has increased exponentially with 63 percent of residents now in favor. Currently, a bill is being proposed that will make the possession of marijuana a civil offense rather than a criminal one. If this bill passes the level of possession of marijuana will be equivalent to getting a parking ticket and the level of police involvement and legal costs will reduce “undeniable racial disparities.” Passage of the bill is likely, as 9 out of the 13 council members and Mayor Vincent Gray support the measure.

Gray Awaits 11 Pieces of Environmental Legislation

In efforts to reduce pollution, a measure receiving the most attention is a ban on styrofoam food and drink containers. This would be the first measure taken to reduce the pollution in the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers.

Proposed Law Would Ban Federal Funding for Abortions in D.C.

The “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” prohibits states from using federal grants for funding abortions. Rep. John Conyers Jr., D-Mich., introduced an amendment to strike language that defines D.C. as a part of the federal government, which he cited under the Home Rule Act passed in 1973. In opposition, House Judiciary Chairman Robert W. Goodlatte, R-Va., expressed controversial views of people supporting District autonomy. Goodlatte said that the budget of the District of Columbia must be approved by Congress, including revenues generated by local sources. Despite Conyers’s efforts, the committee rejected his amendment, siding with Goodlatte, and the “No Taxpayers Funding for Abortion Act” was favorably reported to the House.

Tim Riethmiller •

“An unattended backpack,” according to the Metropolitan Police Department Bomb Squad, found within the Nike Store at 3040 M St., NW, next to Thomas Jefferson Street, shut down M Street from 33rd Street to 30th Street for almost two hours, halting traffic at the beginning of the evening rush. The street closure began just before 4 p.m. Pedestrians were also blocked at 30th and 31st Streets; part of Thomas Jefferson Street was closed briefly. Stores were also on lock-down.

No explosives were found, and an all clear has been given. M Street was re-opened to traffic after 5:30 p.m.

Georgetowner •

Georgetown Media Group Presents: A Cultural Leadership Breakfast and Book Signing

Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. | $45 | Richard@georgetowner.com | Tel: 202 338 4833 | Event Website](https://georgetowner.com/events/2014/jan/27/georgetown-media-group-presents-a-cultural-leaders/)

Join us for breakfast and a book signing featuring Neil Harris, author of “Capital Culture, J. Carter Brown,” at the historic George Town Club. From 8 to 10 a.m., enjoy breakfast and receive a copy of Capital Culture with each ticket purchase.

Address

The George Town Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave., NW

Dave Wilson Quartet Returrns to Twins Jazz Club on Jan. 23

Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. | $12 | davewilsonjazzbooking@gmail.com | [Event Website](http://twinsjazz.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=734:dave-wilson&Itemid=18&page=1)

Pennsylvania-based saxophonist Dave Wilson offers high caliber, compelling music with top-notch, nationally and internationally known personnel known for exciting improvisations, creative compositions and unique arrangements of standards. A Dave Wilson concert is a high-energy, contemporary musical happening that impresses each audience.

Address

Twins Jazz Club, 1344 U St., NW.

Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show

January 25th, 2014 at 10:30 AM | $10 | brian@gustaferyellowgold.com | Tel: 703.255.1566 | [Event Website](https://jamminjava.com/events/gustafer-yellowgold)

“The show is a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” – The New York Times

Groovy Gustafer Yellowgold is a small, yellow, cone-headed fellow, who came to Earth from the Sun and has a knack for finding himself neck-deep in absurd situations as he explores his new life in the Minnesota woods. Equal parts pop rock concert and animated storybook, Gustafer Yellowgold concerts are a truly different multimedia experience that entrances children and adults alike.

Address

Jammin Java; 227 Maple Ave E; Vienna, VA 22180

The Jazz/Blues Project – The Washington Ballet

January 29th, 2014 at 07:30 PM | $35 – $125 | info@washingtonballet.org | Tel: 202.362.3606 x605 | [Event Website](http://www.washingtonballet.org/)

The iconic music of Etta James and Charlie “Bird” Parker and world-class dance come together in Trey McIntyre’s Blue Until June and Val Caniparoli’s Bird’s Nest. Along with the world premiere of PRISM by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, whose Sueno de Marmol had audiences and critics alike reaching for superlatives last spring and guest appearances by Helen Hayes Award Winner E.Faye Butler and the Howard University Jazz Ensemble, this program promises to be the most exhilarating dance event in town.

Address

The Harman Center, Sidney Harman Hall; 610 F St. NW

Blues Alley Presents: Diane Marino

January 29th, 2014 at 08:00 PM | $20 | Tel: (202) 337-4141 | [Event Website](http://www.bluesalleylive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=78AF74DE-B4B4-AF0C-FBB40461C04BF98E)

When you combine an accomplished vocalist, an accomplished pianist, and accomplished arranger all in one individual, you have the dynamic Diane Marino.

Address

Blues Alley; 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW

Serafine George •

Today, Georgetown University celebrates 225 years since its founding in 1789.

The university has a long Catholic and Jesuit history, dating back to its founder John Carroll, who was the first Catholic bishop in the United States. Carroll started the intuition as a boys’ college on 60 acres overlooking the village of Georgetown.

The college’s colors, blue and gray, were selected by the students as a celebration of the end of the Civil War which nearly closed the college due to students leaving for military service on both sides. Blue symbolizes the Union; gray, the Confederacy.

Since then, the college has expanded to a major university with a student body of more than 17,000 and a 104-acre main campus. Georgetown University has educated many prominent figures from famous actors, sports players and many high-ranking government officials. A few well known alumni include former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Robert Gates, Associate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and former President Bill Clinton.

On the Georgetown University website today, there is an article in celebration of the university’s 225 years with quotes from senators and representatives who recognize the institution. Among them is Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., the longest serving member of Congress, who graduated from the College in 1949 and the Law Center in 1952.

“… This institution, which I am proud to call my alma mater, is a university that has remained true to its founding principles while evolving to reflect the changes that have taken place in this nation and, indeed, internationally . . . Having begun my own studies at Georgetown nearly six decades ago and maintaining ongoing contact with the university since that time, I can attest to the university’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by our society and its consistent focus on developing students who are ready to contribute to future prosperity and positive civic leadership.”
Many people from all different graduating years have been participating in wishing the university a happy birthday with photos as well as a birthday message on the Tumblr website or photos on Instagram. People are encouraged to go to the site themselves and share their own message using the hashtag #GU225 to be a part of the celebration.

Also today, local hangout, the Tombs, is celebrating the birthday with $2.25 Tombs Ale mugs and $2.25 Tombs brownies all day. After all, its sister restaurant is called 1789 after Georgetown’s founding year.

Robert Devaney • February 18, 2014

The Washington, D.C., area was hit with a winter storm that dropped heavy amounts of snow in the early hours of Feb. 13 and shut down the region.

Between six and 11 inches fell throughout the District; parts of Maryland and Virginia got as much as 18 inches.

More snow was expected the evening of Feb. 13.

A “Snow Emergency” was declared by Mayor Vincent Gray, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 12. The last such emergency for D.C. was called in 2010.

The federal government, the District government and other local jurisdictions shut down for the day. Even Metrobus service was suspended, but it was expected to resume for some main routes around 2 p.m. today. Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport were closed Thursday morning — with flights cancelled across much of the East Coast.

For Georgetown, almost all businesses were closed. Those that opened on Thursday included several restaurants, such as Peacock Cafe, Cafe Milano, Martin’s Tavern, Clyde’s, El Centro and Cafe Bonaparte.

Also, open “as a community service,” said proprietor Sean Clark, was Dixie Liquors at Key Bridge and M Street. Among those manning the snow shift was Carlos Arredondo, who works at the U.S. Senate and whose office was closed. He walked from the Farragut North Metro to the store to help for the day. [gallery ids="101635,146052,146056,146061,146065,146069,146071" nav="thumbs"]

Georgetowner •

Neptune Fine Art: Valentine’s Day Auction Kick-off

February 14th, 2014 at 05:00 PM | Tel: 202-338-0353 | Event Website

Neptune Fine Art and Robert Brown Gallery are excited to host an exhibition and silent auction with a Valentine’s Day kick-off opening reception on Friday, February 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. This special event will feature over 40 prints, drawings and Chinese antiques with opening bids starting at $250.

Address

Neptune Fine Art 1662 33rd St. NW

Robert Brown Gallery 1662 33rd St. NW

Shear Madness

February 14th, 2014 at 08:00 PM | $50.00 | info@shearmadness.com | Tel: 202.467.4600 | Event Website

Shear Madness, the wildly popular comedy whodunit, keeps the audience laughing as they try to outwit the suspects and catch the killer. New clues and up to the minute improvisation deliver a different show every night.
It’s a day like any other at the Shear Madness salon, when the lady upstairs gets knocked off. WHOdunit? Join the fun as the audience matches wits with the suspects to catch the killer at this wildly popular comedy whodunit.

Address

2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

Presidents Day Beer Fest

February 14th, 2014 at 06:00 PM | $40 ($50 at the door) | Jared.Lewis@thetasteofdc.org | Tel: 202-618-3663 | Event Website

Presidents Day weekend, Drink the District will celebrate, by recognizing the accomplishments of young professionals all over DC in a fun & festive environment.

Attendees will receive:

• An opportunity to mingle with other young professionals and leaders in a fun and festive environment.

• Unlimited tasting of over 50+ beers

• Unlimited full pours of 2 select beers (14oz)

• Experience some of DC’s best food trucks

Pre-sale tickets are $40 ($50 at the door)

Address

Dock 5 @ Union Market; 1309 5th St, SE;

Annual Stoplight Stupid Cupid Party

February 14th, 2014 at 10:00 PM | Tel: (202) 403-4343 | Event Website

Night Life Agency will be hosting its Annual Stupid Cupid “Traffic Light” Party at D.C.’s hottest new spot – Catch 15

Admission is free for the first 100 guests from 11 p.m. to midnight and includes a complimentary glow band to represent your status of single or taken. If you’re feeling really frisky, you may want to take advantage of the one-hour open bar from 10:00pm to 11:00pm, where single admission tickets will be $15 and couple admission tickets will be $20.

Address

Catch-15; 1518 K St NW

Valetine’s Pop-Up Dinner at Open Kitchen

February 14th, 2014 at 06:00 PM | $60-95/person | holly.camalier@openkitchen-dcmetro.com | Tel: 703-942-8148 | Event Website

Bring your sweetheart to our Pop-Up dinner for Valentine’s Day. We are featuring a 4-course dinner for only $60/person or with a 4-course wine pairing for only $95/person.

Address

7115 Leesburg Pike #107; Falls Church, VA 22043

Vintage Valentine: An Evening with the Washingtons

February 15th, 2014 at 05:00 PM | $15-25 | info@tudorplace.org | Tel: 2029650400 | Event Website

Celebrate our country’s first presidential couple at Tudor Place, whose collections include the largest assemblage of Washington artifacts outside Mt. Vernon. For this special evening program only, George Washington’s 1775 letter to Martha Washington will be on display to the public. After touring, visitors enjoy some of the Washington’s favorite drinks, savories, and sweets in Tudor Place’s enchanting Conservatory.

21+ only please

Address

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden; 1644 31st St NW

SCUBA SOIREE

February 15th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | Free | heather@hautehausagency.com | Tel: (240) 292-9492 | Event Website

Join SPE Dive School as we celebrate our Web site re-launch and thank our past clients with this exclusive networking event! All attendees will get treated to free champagne and small bites from 7 – 7:30 p.m.! Get your chance to win a $150 gift certificate OR a brand new wet suit! Local health and sport bloggers, media, and divers (new and old) will all be in attendance–dive in to this event!

Address

The Huxley, 1730 M Street NW

Living the Dream…Singing the Dream

February 16th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | choralarts@choralarts.org | Tel: 202-244-3669 | Event Website

The Choral Arts Chorus and the WPAS Men, Women, and Children of the Gospel Choirs join together singing music that has given voice to humanitarian causes over the years. Experience this joyful celebration that energizes and uplifts audiences; lift your hands in praise, clap your hands, stomp your feet, and sing along.

Purchase tickets:

Choral Arts – 202.244.3669 | choralarts.org

Kennedy Center – 202.467.4600 | kennedy-center.org

Address

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; 2700 F Street NW

Gary Tischler •

We lost two American originals this week—unique unto themselves, if different from each other.

Both Shirley Temple Black, who died at 86, and Sid Caesar, who died at 91, had worldwide appeal in terms of their gifts, but their success stories were palatably and uniquely American in tone, style and appearance. Their talents—Temple as a uniquely inspiring American orphan movie star princess during the Depression; Caesar as a comic genius who raised and invented comedy television standards with unforgettable, impossible-to-match sketching and kvetching—needed no translating anywhere in the world.

Their lives were a part of uniquely American entertainment, show biz and cultural lore.

Here was Temple, in an age when child stars, child actors and actress and performers in Hollywood were a common staple of every studio, as common as cowboys in B movies. They had roles in the rosters of almost every studio movie, except maybe a Mae West starrer. Here’s where you found the entire cast of “Our Gang,” and Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland and little Freddie Bartholemew, and the very young Roddy McDowell, and Deanna Durbin and later Margaret O’Brien, feisty as a war bond. In that company, no child star caused more national ripples, had more of a calming effects on American spirits struggling through the Depression than Temple. There was, it’s true, Little Orphan Annie, but she was, until she hit Broadway decades later, only a comic strip character.

Temple could sing, tap dance and dance regularly. She could charm. She could embody fairy tales and kid lit roles, and her curly hair was a signature do sported by little girls all over the country. But her spirit, that was pure Shirley Temple. Even President Franklin Roosevelt considered her a national treasure and said, “Thank God we have Shirley Temple.” After a series of educational firm, she was signed up by 20th Century Fox and broke through in 1934 at the age of six with “Stand Up and Cheer,” which was followed that year by “Little Miss Marker.” In the darkest days of the Depression, she was making $1,200 a week, with $150 for her mom as hairdresser and coach. In December of that same year, she starred in “Bright Eyes,” which featured her signature song “The Good Ship Lollipop”.

Child stars are commodities that last only as long as childhood. Temple had quite the run through pretty much most of the 1930s with such films as “The Little Colonel,” “Wee Willie Winkle,” “Curly Top,” “Heidi” and others. She was inspiring and also made several films in which she tap-danced with Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. They were technically the first inter-racial couple on screen: he, the 57-year-old tap legend; she the six-year-old child star and America’s hope.

Her studio would not loan her out for the starring role of Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” which made a true star and legend out of Judy Garland.

Child stars grow up—just ask Garland. At age 17, Temple, dark-haired and fetching, married budding film star and war veteran John Agar, with whom she starred as loved interests in John Ford’s classic “Fort Apache”, which starred John Wayne and Henry Fonda. She played Fonda’s daughter, the wonderfully named Philadelphia Thursday.

Eventually, even though she worked in television and other films, Temple began a kind of second life as the much beloved wife of Charles Alden Black, a U.S. naval intelligence officer and winner of the Silver Star whom she married in 1950. They were married for 54 years until Black’s death in 2005.

She would go on to run unsuccessfully for Congress, became an ambassador—to Ghana and Czechoslovakia—and a representative to the United Nations. Living a life filled with class, honor and respect, she was a grown up and remarkable woman. Her childhood stardom was never forgotten and merged with the life of the woman.

Sid Caesar was the son of immigrants from Poland and Czarist Russia who picked up the various languages spoken around the luncheonette, run by his parents when he worked as waiter there in New York.

You could hear those same inflections, being turned into magically and riotously funny schticks on his most enduring work and fame on “Your Show of Shows” on NBC and his own show in the early days of black-and-white television.

For people who got their first television sets in the 1950s, Caesar was a laugh-inducing fixture in their childhoods. For aspiring writers and comics, his shows were inspiring, manic and rough training grounds. Imogene Coca, Howie Morris and Carl Reiner were his foils and co-stars in most of his sketch comedy, and the likes of Larry Gelbart (“Mash”), Reiner, Woody Allen and Mel Brooks cut their verbal and comedy teeth as writers on the show in an atmosphere that resembled a tornado—an intrinsic part of the insanity of live television. You could see some of it at work in the coming-of-age movie “My Favorite Year,” in which Peter O’Toole played an Errol Flynn-like movie star guest on the show, fully in panic mode after discovering he was performing live.

Caesar’s comedy was fueled by insecurity. Fame did not suit him, and failure and decline suited him even less. But the ensemble on “Your Show of Shows” produced remarkable takes on silent movies, politics, daily life, the world out there at large, much of it filled with foreign accents, roiling into sublime gibberish.

Check out “The German General” on You Tube—it’s a lovely, laugh out loud bit complete with surprise ending that would have honored the best of silent and sound comic actors. Carl Reiner said, “His ability to double talk in every language known to man was impeccable.”

Caesar went into movies—“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World” and less successfully, “Grease.” He went into a decline in the 1970s and 1980s, battling drug use and alcoholism, but rebounding almost on sheer will power.

When Jonathan Winters received the second Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, Caesar was among those on the stage and did one of his hallmark sketches, involving accents, disappearing into a part, timing of the most exquisite sort.

On the stage that night he was a pure original, something not lightly said, given that Winters was there, too.

Hail Caesar. [gallery ids="101639,145997,145994" nav="thumbs"]

Robert Devaney • February 17, 2014

Paul Cohn, who started J. Paul’s Dining Saloon at M Street in 1983, is departing Capital Restaurant Concepts, a company he co-founded with Bechara Nammour in 1984 that grew to include J. Paul’s, Paolo’s, Neyla, Old Glory and Georgia Brown’s as well as the since-closed River Club and Club Zei. The group also runs the Paul Bakeries in D.C.

Friends, fellow workers, politicians and food industry lobbyists held a surprise farewell party Dec. 30 on Cohn’s next-to-last day as senior executive officer of Capital Restaurant Concepts at — what else? — the back room of J. Paul’s.

Cohn, originally from Baltimore, started out as a manager for singers Peaches and Herb in the 1970s. With his restaurants in Georgetown and downtown D.C., he became influential in local politics as well as instrumental in establishing the Georgetown Business Improvement District and other business and non-profit initiatives.

There were some toasts and a little bit of ribbing from admirers. “Paul put the ‘Paul’ in J. Paul’s and the ‘Paul’ in Paolo’s,” said Leonard Hellebuyck, area director for Capital Restaurant Concepts. “And the ‘old’ in Old Glory.”

Longtime friend and former D.C. council member Charlene Drew Jarvis spoke of how Cohn is a friend for forever and how she would probably see him more in this new chapter of his life. One realizes, Jarvis said, “There’s a whole other life after what you’ve been doing.”

Advisory neighborhood commissioner Bill Starrels, who worked with Cohn on liquor license agreements and the community, joked that during their discussions Cohn could be “more nuanced than Bill Clinton.” Commissioner Ed Solomon cited Cohn as “critical to the BID” and “a voice of reason.”

As for Cohn, he is not quite retiring. He wants to devote his time to creating another new restaurant — and to working on Cohn’s Kitchen, a non-profit that teaches underprivileged students culinary skills.

“I know what I’m leaving behind,” Cohn said. “I want to do it again.”

Cohn has started a new company called — close enough? — Creative Restaurant Concepts, which will launch a new restaurant, Boss Shepherd’s, in the Warner Theater building at 13th Street, NW, and Pennsylvania Avenue in April 2014. Alexander Robey Shepherd was the governor of the District of Columbia in 1873 and is widely seen as the father of modern Washington, D.C.

Cohn will remain with his former company as an advisor and on the board of the Georgetown BID. [gallery ids="101584,147541,147523,147540,147536,147528,147532" nav="thumbs"]

Nicole Cusick • February 10, 2014

Next week, buy your Valentine flowers that are even more green — from D.C.’s only 100-percent locally sourced florist. Just don’t ask for roses.

“Little Acre Flowers offers an experience you can’t get anywhere else in DC.,” says founder Tobie Whitman. “All bouquets and arrangements are sourced from farms in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.” Whitman’s company bringing the ever popular “farm to fork” experience from the garden to the vase now.

Every order is unique to whatever is the freshest that day to guarantee a more fragrant arrangement than other commercial offering, the company assures. Little Acre Flowers offers flowers in bouquets wrapped in reused burlap from Mayorga coffee or reusable glass vases in a variety of sizes and price points.

One can expect to see tulips, hyacinths, lilies, quince, cherry blossoms and dusty miller in the Valentine’s Day arrangements. All arrangements are one of a kind. But don’t expect to see any roses in Valentine’s Day arrangements; they do not grow locally this time of year. Arrangements can feature a lot of the branch florals like cherry blossoms that tend to be heartier and are in season in the area.

Little Acre Flowers is at 2645 Connecticut Ave., NW. Check its website to learn more about the company, see the zip codes of its delivery zone and view the Valentine’s Day arrangements: [www.littleacreflowers.com](http://www.littleacreflowers.com/). Personal notes can be added to arrangements that are written on recycled paper card with soy-based ink.

Georgetowner •

Georgetown Arts 2014 Opening Reception

February 6th, 2014 at 06:00 PM | Free | latiscornia@gmail.com | Tel: 202-337-7313 | Event Website

GEORGETOWN ARTS 2014, the 5th annual art show of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, will showcase artwork by local Georgetown residents and artists who have studios in Georgetown. Media will include oil and watercolor paintings, prints, sculpture and photography. All art will be suitable for viewing by adults and families with children.

Address

House of Sweden; 2900 K Street NW

Tosin CD Release Party at Strathmore

February 7th, 2014 at 08:30 PM | $20 | tosinbeatsbooking@gmail.com | Tel: (301) 581-5100 | Event Website

This Nigerian-born vocalist, drummer, and composer has been making music in the D.C. area for 12 years, lending his musical gift to many artists including Spyro Gyra, Chopteeth, Julie Dexter, Femi Kuti and others. Now on his 4th album as a bandleader, he calls his musical style Afrikan Rhapsody – a mixture of different cross-cultural genres with deep African roots, including afrobeat, Yoruba Rhythms, jazz, and neosoul. Join Tosin as he performs songs from his latest musical effort, Life Begins.

Address

5301 Tuckerman Ln; North Bethesda, MD 20852

Play-Doh Cupcake Party @ Sprinkles

February 8th, 2014 at 10:00 AM | $10 | editor@dctots.com | Event Website

Please join us for a special “Play-Doh Party” at Sprinkles Cupcakes 2nd Floor Party Room on Saturday, February 8. The event is sponsored by the new Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool in Georgetown and will feature Play-Doh Cupcake kits for each child to use and take home as well as delicious mini cupcakes courtesy of Sprinkles. There will be two 45-minute sessions, one at 10am and one at 11am. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Address

3015 M Street, NW

Be My Valentine: Tour and Workshop for Children

February 8th, 2014 at 10:30 AM | $5-10 | info@tudorplace.org | Tel: 2029650400 | Event Website

Children tour the historic mansion in search of Valentine’s Day cards from years past. After the tour, children design their own Valentine cards to take home. Historic Valentine’s Day cards from the Tudor Place archive will serve as an inspiration for their creations.
Ages 5+

Address

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden; 1644 31st St NW

Rhino Bar to Host Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective

February 9th, 2014 at 11:00 AM | Free | Tel: 202-333-3150 | Event Website

Beginning 11 a.m., Sunday, Rhino Bar — at 33rd and M Streets, NW — will host a movie marathon showing films, featuring the late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Address

Rhino Bar; 3295 M St NW

66th Annual “An Affair of the Heart” Luncheon and Fashion Show

February 10th, 2014 at 11:00 AM | $125.00 per person | Roxana.hoveyda@heart.org | Tel: 703-248-1745 | Event Website

The Women’s Board of the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region presents the 66th Annual “An Affair of the Heart” Luncheon and Fashion Show to benefit heart research and education. DC society will step out to this high-end event hosting over 1000 attendees. Bloomingdale’s will present the Fashion Show which will feature top designer collections along with exclusive pieces from the Spring 2014 collection.

Address

The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW

Tel’Veh Wine vs. Beer Class & Tasting

February 10th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | 1 Tix for Wine vs. Beer Class & Tasting at $35 / 2 Tix for Wine vs. Beer Class & Tasting at $60 | info@telveh.com | Tel: (202) 758-2929 | Event Website

Hey, wine and beer lovers! This tasting class will introduce you to wine varietals and beer types you’re sure to enjoy. Gain a healthy exposure and better experience with various wines and beers. The class is great for beginners, connoisseurs, friends, date nights, colleagues and more — sign up at the link.

Address

401 Massachusetts Ave., NW