December 2009
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District Insider is here to help you RING in the new year with a BANG! I’ve listed all of the HOTTEST hotel, club, dinner and even local cruise-ship PARTIES for your viewing pleasure. So, here’s wishing you and yours a SAFE and Happy New Year! If you plan on drinking — DON’T DRIVE — Call Sober Ride at 1-800-200-TAXI. Sober Ride is offering FREE Taxi Service from...
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'District Insider' on BREAK for Holiday Weekend!
I have decided to take a mini-break from District Insider for the Holiday weekend (so that I can enjoy time with the fam and work on the dot-com installation of District Insider coming early 2010). So here’s a run-down of all of the cool events YOU should check out this week: ____________ Tuesday, December 22, 6pm, The Passenger (1021 Seventh Street NW) is having “Strummer...
#snOMG: Trending on Twitter and DC Streets
If you haven’t already heard, the DC-area has been crippled by a massive snow storm/blizzard. ____________ Mass transit and cars have come to a standstill as DC/MD/VA folks alike try to come to terms with the fact that all activities, movements and travel are NOT going to happen. Although, for the more adventurous at heart, this snow storm is a good opportunity to test ski equipment and...
POSTPONED: 3rd Annual Kicks for Kids: Charity Shoe...
UPDATE: This event has been postponed to Wednesday December 23rd, 2009 at 12pm (same location), due to inclement weather. ____________ LAST YEAR, over 300 new shoes were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington. THIS YEAR, shoes purchased at Shoe City locations will be donated to the Sasha Bruce Youthwork and So Others Might Eat (SOME) Organizations. Join Shoe City and The Sneaker...
I WON! *does running man*
New on {budget}fab*: giveaway winner!: Congratulations to Richeen! You’ve won a copy of ‘Bitches on a Budget… [CONTINUED].
Take FLIGHT! On FRIDAY NIGHT | Dec. 18th
CHECK IT: Here is an EVENTS roll-out of all things poppin’ in the district for Friday December 18th, 2009 Hit the city streets before the snow hits! ____________ ZooLights: Children and grandparent alike will enjoy ZooLights, the National Zoo’s 3rd annual winter celebration thru Jan. 2nd. Featuring dazzling light sculptures, keeper talks, strolling musicians, costumed characters, and...
TONIGHT: MIDCITY Third Thursdays | Dec. 17th
Score rare finds at DC’s coolest independent shops and boutiques. After racking up the perfect selection of eclectic gifts for fam & friends, grab a drink or meal in what’s becoming known as DC’s dining destination or see a show at one of MidCity’s great music venues or theaters. Click HERE for a listing of participating retailers.
Tyson Beckford Birthday Party | The Park | Dec....
No words necessary. It’s Tyson Beckford. GO! (lol)
TONIGHT--Thursday Night HAPS for Dec. 17th
Droppin’ Science: Hip-hop, ’80s, and reggae mash-ups with video accompaniment, all by VJ John Bowen. 9p-2a @ Science Club (1136 19th ST NW. 202-775-0747. Suzanne Somersall Appearance: At the “Find The Perfect Gift Event”! The jewelry designer will be on hand to assist in 11a-7p @ Ginger Boutique (7114 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda). Punball-Only One Earth: Discussion about William T. Wiley’s...
GENESIS Girls Night Out Holiday Soiree | Friday...
GENESIS Girls Night Out Holiday Soiree Gather your girlfriends for a night of SHOPPING & PAMPERING! SHOP for holidays gifts AND get PAMPERED and be fabulously made over. What more can a fashionista ask for? DETAILS: Indulge yourself for 5 hours with the areas hottest boutiques! Shop for one-of-a-kinds and fabulous finds. Then after indulging yourself in a shopping bananza, get glammed up and...
Holiday Booty Market | Saturday Dec. 19th, 2009
4th Annual Holiday Booty Market Shop for cool and witty handmade goods from local vendors such as: Jaime Zollars prints, Red Praire Press Tees, and recycled leather wristcuffs from Fisticuffs Leather. Get Zombie Plague Holiday cards from Tina Seamonster or HANDMADE soaps from Biggs and Featherbelle. The event is FREE & features FREE snacks & temporary tattoo art while you shop! Saturday,...
Making WAVES...Wednesday Night HAPS
Check my TWITTER feed for tonight’s events in the district [DC/MD/VA]…
Lend A Helping Hand This Holiday Season...
A listing of PRE-CHRISTMAS charity-related events in the district. Get involved. This is YOUR community, so make a difference! _________________________ Wednesday, December 16, 6:30pm, MOI is hosting their “Keep Calm and Carry On” Holiday Party, benefitting SIIRT: Turkish Youth Literacy Campaign and Global Green, at Long View Gallery (1234 Ninth Street NW). After-Party at 10:30 PM at...
Don’t sit at home alone on December 24th…Come to Matzo Ball DC at UltraBar (911 F St NW) for a high-energy night filled w/ music, cocktails, and of course, a little something to nosh on. Matzo Ball offers single Jewish men and women the opportunity to meet in an environment conducive to developing networking opportunities, long-lasting friendships and a romantic relationship. As seen...
ICE! At The Gaylord National Resort | Thru 1/10/10
“An incredible walk-through holiday attraction hand carved by international artisans from TWO MILLION pounds of ice” ___________________ SEE ABOVE PIC — Let’s be honest, the REAL reason why I want to visit the ICE! attraction at the Gaylord National Resort — besides the fact that ICE! is a unique and awesome display of a rare art form, ice art — but my real...
TWITTER TUESDAY: Events [re-cap]
DEALS & STEALS: FREE PIZZA: Flippin’ Pizza opens in Silver Spring. Help celebrate & snag 2 slices from 4-7p @ 8517 Colesville Rd! FREE CUPCAKES: TODAY until 9p Georgetown Cupcake’s NEW flagship store GRAND OPENING@ 3301 M St NW. HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY: Win a prize for being Red Sprinkle’s 200th follower on Twitter! 10 Days of Festivus: At Commonwealth clothing store locations, Dec...
Fifth Annual Downtown Holiday Market
IT’S BACK — The Fifth Annual Downtown Holiday Market! A unique and festive OUTDOOR shopping village in the middle of Chinatown, featuring works by 180+ exhibitors and artisans (which rotate on a weekly basis), selling a diverse array of high-quality gifts, such as: fine art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, photography, clothing. Enjoy tasty holiday-inspired treats and hot beverages for...
Georgetown Cupcake Flagship Store GRAND OPENING! The popular cupcake joint, known to many as “DC’s destination for designer cupcakes”, is moving it’s flagship store to M Street in the historic Georgetown Corridor. Stop by on Tuesday December 15th, meet the owners (sisters Katherine Kallinis & Sophie LaMontagne) and score a FREE cupcake! Be sure to try their new flavors...
ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT: Red Sprinkle
***Putting a spotlight on young entrepreneurs in the Washington, DC area (DMV)!*** RED SPRINKLE — Vintage Inspired Clothing Consignment Boutique by owner/creator Rebecca Margao, a 24-year old fashionista who descends from Sierra Leone w/ style to boot. The online boutique features vintage-inspired threads for every occasion (nightlife, happy hour, 9-to-5) satisfying the stylish needs of...
WEEKEND BITS -- A Rundown of Events/Deals
TWITTER-FEED RECAP Deals/Steals & More Appeal: Lets Say Thanks: Send a FREE Holiday Postcard to military troops overseas. A Sober Ride Home for Drunkards: Had too much to drink? There’s a free cab for that. (via washdcnews) Ris Restaurant Opened This Week: By Chef Ris Lacoste of ‘1789’ fame @ 2275 L St NW. Zen Tara Tea Shop OPENS: At 4710 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda. Tea shop...
New Chipotle OPENS TODAY in Columbia Heights at 3113 14th St NW. FREE t-shirt/burrito card for FIRST 100 customers after 3:00 PM! DETAILS (via DistrictEats)