It was the week before Thanksgiving and all about the town, people were preparing for the meal that would abound. Events were trailing and trickling to this page, I must proclaim. But never fear, the ResourceNista is here and she's always on top of her game! Lame, I know, but you get the point...
Enjoy!
November 20, 2014
Washington DC in the 80's -- WETA -- Check Your TV Guide for Channel
A look at the 80s, including Mayor Barry and President Reagan, the local music and theater scenes, drugs and violence, and the AIDS epidemic.
November 21, 2014
#AnnieSloanLate @OnthePurpleCouch -- Kensington MD
Come and Spend the late night with us. Pop-up Shops, Demos, and furniture painting to support A Wider Circle. Also door prizes and raffle.
City Market at O Holiday Tree Lighting Event -- O Street DC
The first annual Shaw Holiday Tree Lighting from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The community program will feature live performances, free family activities and crafts, performances by local artists, and the tree lighting ceremony. The event includes a toy drive to benefit the Children’s National Medical Center Holiday Toy Store and donations for the Goodwill at The Grill, an annual community Thanksgiving breakfast, hosted by the Florida Avenue Grill.
November 21- 23, 2014
Stylish Patina's Rough Luxe Market -- Falls Church VA
Hosting a Holiday Market & Thanksgiving Inspiration in 2,500 square feet of space chock full of re-imagined vintage furniture, modern accents and fabulous salvage.
November 22, 2014
Natural Hair 101 Class -- Silver Spring, MD --GET YOUR TICKETS
The Natural 101 class will be geared to those newly natural as well as those that feel lost or overwhelmed when it comes to their natural hair. Class topics will range from how to properly wash and condition naturally curly hair to how to select the best products that promote healthy hair. Locally based N Natural Hair Salon will be hosting the class.
Enjoy!
November 20, 2014
Pop-Up Beauty Lounge 3 -- Release the Dry Bar -- DC GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
An evening of fashion & beauty Benefiting the Red Sprinkle Fashion
Boot camp educational program for area youngsters interested in fashion
careers. Get pampered: complimentary lash extensions, polish changes
by Sassy Nail Spa, makeup applications, nail decals, hair consultation,
bites from Sushiko and &pizza, treats from Cake Love & more!
Washington DC in the 80's -- WETA -- Check Your TV Guide for Channel
A look at the 80s, including Mayor Barry and President Reagan, the local music and theater scenes, drugs and violence, and the AIDS epidemic.
November 21, 2014
#AnnieSloanLate @OnthePurpleCouch -- Kensington MD
Come and Spend the late night with us. Pop-up Shops, Demos, and furniture painting to support A Wider Circle. Also door prizes and raffle.
City Market at O Holiday Tree Lighting Event -- O Street DC
The first annual Shaw Holiday Tree Lighting from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The community program will feature live performances, free family activities and crafts, performances by local artists, and the tree lighting ceremony. The event includes a toy drive to benefit the Children’s National Medical Center Holiday Toy Store and donations for the Goodwill at The Grill, an annual community Thanksgiving breakfast, hosted by the Florida Avenue Grill.
November 21- 23, 2014
Stylish Patina's Rough Luxe Market -- Falls Church VA
Hosting a Holiday Market & Thanksgiving Inspiration in 2,500 square feet of space chock full of re-imagined vintage furniture, modern accents and fabulous salvage.
November 22, 2014
Natural Hair 101 Class -- Silver Spring, MD --GET YOUR TICKETS
The Natural 101 class will be geared to those newly natural as well as those that feel lost or overwhelmed when it comes to their natural hair. Class topics will range from how to properly wash and condition naturally curly hair to how to select the best products that promote healthy hair. Locally based N Natural Hair Salon will be hosting the class.
Mixing traditional greenery with unexpected materials, guests will create customized, seasonal hanging decor. Enjoy an afternoon of crafting while indulging in light foods and sipping on complimentary drinks provided by Honest Tea and Boulevard Brewing Company, with snacks provided by KIND Snacks and Teeny Pies.
Pies and Tarts Cooking Class -- Hill's Kitchen -- DC
Cool weather means pie season! During this demonstration class, Chef Marta will discuss equipment, rolling techniques, glazes, and dough variations. Recipes demonstrated will include the following: Savory Vegetable and Cheese Tart, Classic Apple Pie, Hand Pies, and Tarte Tatin (subject to change).
November 23, 2014
Dessert Making Class -- Hill's Kitchen -- DC
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake & Hawaiian Pineapple with Sabionne and Chocolate Drizzle
Looking for some desserts to wow over even the most professional chef? Join Master Chef Gino Martens-Salardi in this demonstration class for a course on cheesecake with a fun, seasonal twist – pumpkin! He will also cover Hawaiian pineapple with a warm Italian sabionne and a dark chocolate drizzle. Desserts fit for royalty! Vegetarian
Future Planning...
November 28 - December 23, 2014
Downtown Holiday Market -- DC
Bringing a unique and festive shopping “village” to the heart of Downtown DC, the market features more than 150 regional artisans, crafters and boutique businesses of ethnically produced goods.
November 28, 2014 - January 1, 2015
ZooLights -- DC
Light up your holidays at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's biggest and brightest event, ZooLights. You can marvel at the Zoo's transformation into a winter wonderland with more than 500,000 environmentally friendly lights. Event will have a laser light show, live music performances, eat up tasty winter treats, snap holiday photos with Panda Claws, and check out the park's creatures at night. Take a spin on the Conservation Carousel, snow tube down the 150-foot track, board the National Zoo Choo-Choo Train, and get into the holiday spirit.
December 06, 2014
Holiday Bazaar-- MD
Shopping, Shopping, and More Shopping at Days Inn Hotel on Annapolis Road in Lanham MD from 1 to 5pm!
Parade of Lights -- Alexandria VA Marina
Alexandria's harbor lights up as more than 50 illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River at the historic waterfront, led by Alexandria's fireboat Vigilant and Washington, DC's fireboat John Glenn. New this year, DC media personality Tommy McFly of 94.7 Fresh FM will be the parade announcer. At the marina before and after the parade, stop in to the Torpedo Factory Art Center's Holiday Open House between 4 and 9 p.m. to enjoy performances by the Alexandria Choral Society plus gift shopping in open artist studios.
December 14, 2014
Grump Holiday Arts & Crafts Show -- Arlington VA
75 vendors, make and take, gift wrapping, music, snacks, fun!
That's all for this week! Hope you are able to attend at least one event!
Keep it Resourceful!
The ResourceNista
Pies and Tarts Cooking Class -- Hill's Kitchen -- DC
Cool weather means pie season! During this demonstration class, Chef Marta will discuss equipment, rolling techniques, glazes, and dough variations. Recipes demonstrated will include the following: Savory Vegetable and Cheese Tart, Classic Apple Pie, Hand Pies, and Tarte Tatin (subject to change).
November 23, 2014
Dessert Making Class -- Hill's Kitchen -- DC
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake & Hawaiian Pineapple with Sabionne and Chocolate Drizzle
Looking for some desserts to wow over even the most professional chef? Join Master Chef Gino Martens-Salardi in this demonstration class for a course on cheesecake with a fun, seasonal twist – pumpkin! He will also cover Hawaiian pineapple with a warm Italian sabionne and a dark chocolate drizzle. Desserts fit for royalty! Vegetarian
Future Planning...
November 28 - December 23, 2014
Downtown Holiday Market -- DC
Bringing a unique and festive shopping “village” to the heart of Downtown DC, the market features more than 150 regional artisans, crafters and boutique businesses of ethnically produced goods.
November 28, 2014 - January 1, 2015
ZooLights -- DC
Light up your holidays at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park's biggest and brightest event, ZooLights. You can marvel at the Zoo's transformation into a winter wonderland with more than 500,000 environmentally friendly lights. Event will have a laser light show, live music performances, eat up tasty winter treats, snap holiday photos with Panda Claws, and check out the park's creatures at night. Take a spin on the Conservation Carousel, snow tube down the 150-foot track, board the National Zoo Choo-Choo Train, and get into the holiday spirit.
December 06, 2014
Holiday Bazaar-- MD
Shopping, Shopping, and More Shopping at Days Inn Hotel on Annapolis Road in Lanham MD from 1 to 5pm!
Parade of Lights -- Alexandria VA Marina
Alexandria's harbor lights up as more than 50 illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River at the historic waterfront, led by Alexandria's fireboat Vigilant and Washington, DC's fireboat John Glenn. New this year, DC media personality Tommy McFly of 94.7 Fresh FM will be the parade announcer. At the marina before and after the parade, stop in to the Torpedo Factory Art Center's Holiday Open House between 4 and 9 p.m. to enjoy performances by the Alexandria Choral Society plus gift shopping in open artist studios.
December 14, 2014
Grump Holiday Arts & Crafts Show -- Arlington VA
75 vendors, make and take, gift wrapping, music, snacks, fun!
That's all for this week! Hope you are able to attend at least one event!
Keep it Resourceful!
The ResourceNista
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