Prevent Cancer Foundation Young Professionals Happy Hour this Monday at the Irish Whiskey Public House

Join Katherine Kennedy for the launch of the Prevent Cancer Foundation Young Professionals Group. Founded in 1985, the Foundation has provided more than $125 million in support of cancer prevention and early detection research, education, advocacy and community outreach nationwide. For more information CLICK HERE.

Monday, January 30
Irish Whiskey Public House
1207 19th St. NW
Washington, DC from
6 to 9 p.m.

Green and Single in D.C.?

Live Green has a singles pre-Valentine's Day event for you DCers. Join themfor the Single Green Mingle on February 8th from 6-8 PM at Cafe Green and meet people who share your passion for sustainable living. Your ticket ($20 online or $25 at the door) includes entry to the event and two free drinks made with VeeV, the world’s first Açai spirit.

VeeV strives to garner resources and support for the protection of the Brazilian Rainforest and the safe harvest of Açai, all while running a carbon-neutral company. Cafe Green is a city favorite winning runner-up for Best Vegan Restaurant 2011 (Washington City Paper). Open to all orientations. Must be 21 to redeem drink tickets.

HGTV Delivered Straight to your Mailbox

As if watching HGTV every single day in our home was not enough I thought adding HGTV Magazine to my subscriptions was needed. So in addition to Elle Decor and Architectural Digest I can now receive my HGTV fix in print. You too can purchase 10 issues for just $15 ONLINE HERE.

Celebrate Global #PortDay this Friday at a Wine Bar Near You!

We all know I love wine, and representing several wine regions means I am able to host fun and informative wine-centric events. This Friday, the Center for Wine Origins, along with thousands of folks across the U.S., will celebrate “Port Day.”

Consumers from around the world are encouraged to participate in the celebration of this authentic wine and raise awareness about the need to protect the Port name. There are many quality fortified and dessert wines, but true Port only comes from the Port appellation in Portugal, one of the world’s oldest regulated and demarcated wine regions. It is by far the most beautiful wine region I've visited and the history is engrained in every vine.

This Friday join me for global #PortDay and if you are on Twitter, you can use the #PortDay hashtag and spread the word about local D.C. wine shops and wine bars and restaurants who are hosting events. Consider stopping by Bell's Wines and Spirits, Room 11, Calvert Woodley and Cork and Fork to find an authentic bottle of Port wine. My suggestions include White and Colheita Ports, along with 10, 20, or 30 year tawny Port to pair with dinner. While many think Port can only be paired with cheese and chocolate they would be mistaken. It is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed throughout the meal.

Just last year I hosted a Port and Champagne media dinner for the Center for Wine Origins with sommelier, Michael Scaffadi at Plume at the Jefferson. Plume's chef paired the Port and Champagne's throughout the meal. So live a little and explore Port this Friday when you head to the wine bar or your local retail store. Want to learn more about the region? Visit the Center for Wine Origins online HERE. When shopping for Port and entering the contest, make sure to look for the seal of the approval and confirm that the wine comes from Portugal.

You're Invited to Cocktails & Conversations at Recess Lounge with Vic Jagger of the Russ Parr Morning Show January 31st

RSVP's are requested to convo@ashe-ent-group.com

Axel F Celebrates One Year with DJ Jahsonic, Stylus and Adrian Loving this Saturday at LIV

Tickets are $10 in advance HERE. $15 at the door.

This Thursday the Corcoran presents an All Student Juried Exhibition

The All Student Juried Exhibition, featuring work by 20 Corcoran undergraduate, graduate, and Continuing Education students, presents multimedia and multi-disciplinary works, as representative of the College's diverse population. Jackie Ionita, Corcoran alumna and the director of the Hamiltonian Gallery here in D.C. is the honored guest juror.

Artists featured in the All Student Juried Exhibition include, Joey Alzamora, Sharlaine Anapu, Uliana Bazar, Paul Bothwell, Celia Bowker, Amy Breesman, James Lawler Duggan, John Edmonds, Dakota Fine (photo above), Keah Fryar, Dan Gray, Jeff Herrity, MJ Kelly, Rene Madrano, Veronica Melendez, Carolyn Millstein, Allister Moon, Jiwon Paik, Whitney Waller, and Irene Weinz.

Thursday, January 26th

6 to 8 p.m.

Click HERE for location and details.

Coming soon "SOMM"- A Wine Journey with 4 Court of Master Sommeliers Candidates

SOMM Documentary Trailer 1 from Forgotten Man Films on Vimeo.

Wednesday Night Ladytron, Shea Van Horn and DJ Cale of Brightest Young Things Hit U. Street Music Hall

More details HERE.

Hello Cupcake and Chocolate City Beer Get Hitched this Thursday

Hello Cupcake and Chocolate City Beer will celebrate their offspring with a “Shot Gun Wedding” on Thursday night at Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St NW Washington, DC). From 7 to 9 p.m. guests will get taste a sneak preview of the cupcake along with a free Chocolate City Draft.

DC Love Child, the first cupcake to be made with a DC craft beer, is a rich chocolate lager cake with bourbon buttercream frosting topped with a chocolate covered potato chip. The batter is created with Chocolate City’s, Cerveza Nacional, a unique take on a traditional dark, malty, creamy, smooth and slightly roasted Vienna Lager.

RSVP's are requested at staceydeniseprice@gmail.com

5th Annual DC Design House Announced - 1 House, 24 Designers, 37 Days, 1 Great Cause

4951 Rockwood Parkway, NW will be transformed this April as the 10,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom, seven-bath estate turns into the DC Design House benefiting Children’s National Medical Center. This year's design team will be hand picked from 120 DC-based designers in February giving them just under 2 months to create their palatable design. Join the designers and DC creatives for public tours from April 14th to May 13th. Tickets are $20. Learn more HERE. Check out photos from the "Before" with full furnishings HERE.

Wednesday Wax Session: Summer Camp coming to U. Street Music Hall February 9th

Thursday Night Designer Drugs and Sex Cult Hit U. Street Music Hall

Tickets are $6 HERE.

Join The Embassy of Sweden for a Girl With A Dragon Tattoo Special Screening

Purchase tickets ONLINE HERE.

Longview Gallery Opening Reception Presenting Homestead by Mike Weber Coming January 19th

Long View Gallery is pleased to announce, “Homestead,” featuring approximately 20 new mixed media works by LA artist Mike Weber. Since relocating his studio from D.C. to LAin 2010, Weber’s work continues to explore themes of spirituality and genealogy, inspiring a global audience to create connections between their memories and those of the artist, sculpted in a modern context. Click HERE to learn more and view invitation.

Thursday, January 19th
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Longview Gallery
1543 9th St NW
Washington, DC

National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Open to DC Nonprofits

The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is pleased to invite applications for the 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards. Learn more HERE.

The 12 award-winning programs this year will receive $10,000 and an invitation to accept their award from the President's Committee's Honorary Chairman, First Lady Michelle Obama, at a ceremony at the White House. After-school and out-of-school time arts and humanities programs sponsored by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, educational institutions, arts centers, community service organizations, businesses and eligible government entities are encouraged to consider submitting an application available HERE.

Programs applying for the award must meet all of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards eligibility criteria. The deadline for application submissions is January 31, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Contact info@nahyp.org or 202-682-5571 with questions regarding the application.

13th Annual Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival Hits DC this February 11-12th

The Grand Tasting for the 13th Annual Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival (IWFF) is just around the corner in 2012! Tickets are are on sale now.

• Week-long, city-wide festival

• 2-Day tasting of food and wine, beer and spirits

• Wineries sampling hundreds of wines

• Gourmet food booths with new products

• Restaurant Row featuring local restaurants

Tickets are on sale now and DC This Week readers receive $10 off their tickets if you use DCTW10 at checkout. Click here to buy tickets!

And they are bringing back their signature event, "Cupid's Not Stupid, Cocktails to Fall For" on Friday, February 10th. This friendly cocktail competition features five of D.C.'s top mixologists including : Gina Chersevani, Rachel Sergi from Jack Rose, and Dennis Burns from Ronald Reagan Building. Special cocktails will be created just for this event. Admission includes a sample of all five cocktails, wine, beer and light snacks. Join us on Friday, February 10th from 7-9pm at Aria Pizzeria. Tickets are on sale now! You can receive f $20 off your ticket for this event by entering CUPID20 at checkout.

Wednesday Wax Session: Transfer Music Coming to 9:30 Club with Kaiser Chief's March 9th

"Take Your Medicine" by Transfer | Official Music Video from Nader Husseini on Vimeo.

DC-Based Artist Anna U. Davis to host 6 week collage class at Latin American Youth Center Art Media House

Artist Anna Davis will lead a once-in-a-lifetime series of adult art classes at the Latin American Youth Center in Columbia Heights this January. Click HERE to learn more. Classes are $150 for 6 weeks. Learn more about her work HERE.

Pictured above: “Small Fish in Big Pond”

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