Tonight Toki Underground Presents VILLIANS @ Rock & Roll Hotel

Legg Mason Tennis Classic Finals this Sunday

I woke up this a.m. to learn Andy Roddick is out, but Sunday you'll still find me at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic for the finals c/o a benevolent Shira and CBS Outdoor. The perks of my fabulous job. If you're looking for tickets you can still purchase online at Ticketmaster HERE. And the best part? I can walk to the Classic from my house. Pre-game at Casa de Floyd around 11 a.m. if you're up for it!

Arts on N Street Festival this Saturday

lululemon brings you Salutation Nation this Saturday at the White House

On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Salutation Nation will take flight as thousands of people across North America take their asana practice outside for a complimentary class to move, breathe, and connect with other like-minded people in their communities.

Across the continent, mats will roll out onto grass, sand, and pavement as part of this incredible outdoor yoga experience grounded in community, elevating connections. We invite people of all different backgrounds, ages, and athletic abilities to spend one hour together with friends, teachers, neighbors, and perfect strangers connecting, being present, and most importantly having fun!

Venture to the The Ellipse at the White House (Lafayette Park and Square) at 9 a.m. to take part with your fellow yogies.

Thursday Design Wisdom

While shopping on Etsy.com today I found the perfect vinyl decal for my walls. I bought these from Byrdie Graphics for just $28. My plan is to actually hang them upside down from the ceiling in my bedroom, or perhaps the dining room. We'll see. Shop ONLINE HERE.

Hey, Bravo: Try spotlighting social heroes instead of social climbers. Ouch and Right on!

Check out columnist Robert McCartney of the Washington Post's take on the Real Housewives of D.C., which debuts tonight at 9 p.m. on Bravo HERE.

The Pink Line Project Presents FIRST on 1st ART + MUSIC WALK this Saturday

FIRST on 1st ART + MUSIC WALK
Saturday, August 7
12 to 4 PM
Along 1st Street, NW, between Florida Ave. and Rhode Island Ave.
Pick up a map at Big Bear Café or Windows Café.
Drink credits for first 300 people who complete the art walk.

Take a leisurely summer walk and experience this wonderful North Capitol neighborhood! Along the way, you’ll find outstanding sculptures and other art installations all created by DC-based artists.
Live music at Big Bear Café!

The 11th Annual Dog Days of August

Learn more HERE.

Thursdays Sweetspot with DJ Chris Burns & Sami Y

ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL Coming to Merriweather August 29th

Sunday August 29, 2010
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Featuring: Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, Slick Rick, DJ Premier, Rakim, KRS-One, Street Sweeper Social Club, Murs & 9th Wonder, Wiz Khalifa, Clipse, Immortal Technique, Brother Ali, Jedi Mind Tricks, Supernatural, DJ Muggs with Ill Bill, Big Sean, Yelawolf, DJ Rocky Rock, Hosted by Peter Rosenberg and D. Schwartz. Plus very special guest Ms. Lauryn Hill

To order by phone call: (877) 435-9849

General Admission – $65-$149.50 + fees
VIP – $165-$249.50 + fees

VIP Includes: Artist Meet N Greet, 2010 Festival T-shirt, Backpack, Poster, Credential, 2 Drink Tix (Under 21 non-alcoholic), VIP Entrance, VIP Party, Private Full Bar.

Center for Wine Origins Launches "Wine Location Specialist" Certificate Program

The Center for Wine Origins Wine Location Specialist Certificate Program is a collaboration between the Comite Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) and the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto (IVDP) with financial support from the European Union and its member states of France and Portugal. Authored by Sandy Block, Master of Wine, the program is a comprehensive guide covering two leading wine regions – Champagne and Porto. These regions represent unique locations where climate, soil, and years of winemaking experience guarantee a certain standard of quality. Registration is open to approved sommeliers, beverage directors and retail beverage directors located in the United States. All test takers must be approved by the Center for Wine Origins. Registrants must complete the online application in order to be considered.

CLICK HERE to learn more and register.

Testing Dates are as follows:

• October 8-10, 2010
• January 7 – 9, 2011
• May 6 – 8, 2011

Ready Set DC Tourists

(re)DC is a new creative project series by ReadysetDC. They are starting simple, with DC’s “tourist t-shirt” pulling together some talented artists and designers to rethink what this shirt could be. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DESIGNS. YOU vote and the winning design will be “gifted” to the public, under Creative Commons (Attribution, No Derivatives). Voting ends August 16th. The winning design will be printed and sold for the first time at a ReadysetDC party to be announced this week. Stay tuned for more deets. Above is a sample design by Alex Slater.

Bowl for Haiti this Saturday

Several current and former NBA players will join forces on August 7 for “Bowl for Haiti,” a charity bowling match to take place at Lucky Strike in the heart of the Nation’s Capital. Sponsored by Best Buy and Servpro of Reston-Herndon/Baltimore Inner Harbor in association with the Montgomery Sports Association, this star-studded celebrity bowling match will include Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City); Baron Davis (LA Clippers); Richard Hamilton (Detroit); Brendan Haywood (Dallas); Jeff Green (Oklahoma City); Etan Thomas (Oklahoma City) and other NBA stars, who will each pair with fans to raise funds for the Center of Hope for Haiti, a non-profit 501 C3 that provides shelter, education, healthcare and other resources to Haitian residents. The time will be from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fans can donate $35 to play alongside a player and a $20 donation for general admission. To register to bowl, email name and contact information to laronprofit4haiti@yahoo.com. Space is limited.

The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation (501 (c)(3) that provides cultural, economic, social, financial and advisory resources to develop and maintain the Center of Hope, an orphanage for children in Hinche, Haiti. The orphanage is dedicated to fostering livelihood and hope for the future of orphaned children of Haiti by providing shelter, education, nutrition, emotional security, healthcare and life skills to the children and their caregivers. Center of Hope (Haiti), through a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers, coordinates resources, including volunteer services and contributions, in support of the orphanage. Learn more at http://www.centerofhope-haiti.org.

DC Charity Spotlight: Through The Kitchen Door International

Through the Kitchen Door uses food as the fuel for economic development and family stability -- providing culinary, life skills, career, and wellness education to the area's neediest populations. Beginning with Healthy Family Kitchen, culinary trainees learn the basics of fresh ingredients, good nutrition, and sanitary practices, while they also learn to cook healthy and flavorful meals. After school, Teens Get Cooking teaches nutrition, food safety, recycling, and of course tasty cooking; self-confidence, grounding, and organizational and social skills are also on the menu. Graduates can proceed to Earning While Learning, where they receive instruction in preparing fine catered foods; earn wages in the commercial kitchen; learn discipline, responsibility, and creativity; and prepare for jobs in the food industry. Classes and activities are also offered at health fairs, community meetings, and farmers' markets, and programming is supported with revenue from the fine catering service. Through the Kitchen Door brings families together over new recipes and healthy eating choices, nourishing body and mind, heart and will. You can help keep their door open and their table spread. CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE.

WISH LIST: $500: ingredients for 1 cooking workshop; $1000: 100 hours of paid advanced training through Earning While Learning; $5000: 1 Healthy Family Kitchen workshop for 15 women

Monday Morning Design Inspiration from VASTU

Check out VASTU's design portfolio HERE. And stop by their 14th Street store for one-on-one consultations.