Bonjour Potiron!
(French translation: Hello Pumpkins!)
In honor of Paris Fashion Week 2015, I decided to greet you in French. I know this isn't a fashion blog but I think Paris is an amazing place! Walking to the cafe for a delectable morning treats, being seated to face the streets for people watching while drink Cafe Au Lait or strolling the Champs Elysees exploring the boutiques and shops are all reasons why I love Paris!
I guess I had Paris and fashion on my mind because my first visit to Paris occurred as the season was changing to Fall. So while daydreaming of that adventure, I spent most of my Saturday cleaning and purging my closet to prepare for a Fall that has made its presence known!
Here are this week's events:
(Note: A number of last week's events were postponed or cancelled due to the effects of the weather system known as Hurricane Joaquin so you may see a few repeats.)
October 10: 20th Annual Art on the Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria VA NEW DATE
A
multi-cultural arts festival held in October celebrating our
community's diversity through the arts in the Potomac West area in
Alexandria, Virginia. Over 300 vendors and 40,000 visitors attend. 10am
to 6pm FREE
October 10 - 11: Taste of DC -- Washington DC
October 10: Bash and Bling Expo & Show Washington DC
This
event features Interactive Sessions showcasing a few of their top brand
partners and the expo will feature the most recognized fashion and
style brands with products and services in the Fashion and Style Lounge
during the event. As an expecting mom or new mom can enjoy a discounted
admission tickets (savings of $5.00 off) by using the discount code:
BLINGKISSES
October 10: 3rd Annual Montpelier Fall Festival, Laurel MD
Celebrate
fall, paint pumpkins, create autumn-themed crafts, have your face
painted, skate in the skate mobile and have load of family fun! You'll
go home with a bag full of souvenirs to remember this day of art! All
ages, Free, bring your own pumpkin and large brown paper bag to
decorated and carry projects.
October 10: Jewelry Making 101 @On the Purple Couch, Kensington MD
Zoe
Isaac, instructor & an accomplished jewelry designer artist and
interior decorator will be our guide for this class. This class will
provide you with the basic wire wrapping techniques using 2,3,4 & 5
wires that will allow you to make some of the most beautiful jewelry
your heart desires. Students will go home with a bracelet, ring, or
pendant! Fee charged.
October 10: Apothecary Open House, Alexandria VA
In
recognition of October's designation as National Pharmacy Month, the
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum will host a free open house on
Saturday, October 10. Come see the medicine of the past! Open from 10am to 5pm and is FREE
October 10: 20th Annual Art Safari, Alexandria VA
An
Alexandria tradition, Art Safari returns for the 20th year with an
afternoon of hands-on craft activities for kids and families. at 12am to 4pm -- FREE
October Now - 11: Alexandria celebrates American Craft Week, Alexandria VA
Home
to many creative artists producing unique, hand-made decorative and
functional objects every day, Alexandria is a top destination for
American Craft Week. Step into shops and studios to meet the artists and
try flower petal art, mosaic knitting, or fabric block printing. A
sampling of activities: animal papier-mâché for kids at Ten Thousand
Villages, card weaving workshop at The Art League, Midwestern Knits
trunk show at fibre space, cloth doll making at Hooray for Books!, and
more. Free for most activities; check with individual shops for fees.
Now-October 25: Uprising (a play) by Gabrielle Fulton
I
don't recall if I've ever featured a play but I had the opportunity to
meet the music director and one of the cast from this play. I not only
meet them, I heard Mr William Knowles and Ms Roz White perform at small
event, sponsored by some influential people, that I may or may not be
able to discuss on this blog. In any event, they are phenomenal so I
know the play will be nothing less!
Now-November 8: Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen, Strathmore, N. Bethesda MD
It’s
a tasting menu for the eyes when 21 visual artists blend their talents
with 22 women chefs—and the results will amuse more than your bouche!
The artists create portraits, the chefs offer cooking demos (sold out), and the true creative artistry of the kitchen gets served on a silver platter.
Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events...
October 18: Takoma Park Street Festival -- Takoma MD NEW DATE
The
Takoma Park Street Festival takes place on a mile stretch of Carroll
Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC with over
200 artisans, community groups, children’s activities, food vendors,
music, and a variety of green companies.
October 24: Chalk Paint 101 @On the Purple Couch, Kensington MD
Are
you looking for a new “look” for those less than pretty pieces?? Try
Chalk Paint®..no need to strip prime or sand prior to painting. Learn
how to paint furniture using this awesome paint, Annie Sloan Chalk
Paint…how to distress, how to use dark and light wax and much more. 5
techniques ( 2 color distress/rustic/modern finish/wash/craquleur), how
to use clear and dark wax…a lil color mixing and use Annie’s brushes
will be taught. Once you’ve mastered the techniques you will be ready to
tackle that project at home! All supplies included. Drinks are on us
(coffee /tea/water). Fee charged.
October 31: Silent Tears No More Prayer Breakfast, Greenbelt MD NEW
10th Annual Prayer Breakfast in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
October 31: A Fall Feast for a Cause, Mount Rainer MD NEW
Carroll and Company presents "A Feast for LOVE Crabfeast & Fundraiser." Proceeds will be donated to Sisters4Sisters Inc's DMV House of Love and the L.O.V.E. (Leave Out Violence Everyday) Project. $75 per person. You can also use the link to make a donation to the project, if you cannot attend the event.
November 5-8: 57th annual JLW Holiday Shops, Renaissance Hotel, Washington DC
Holiday
Shops is more than just a unique holiday shopping experience; it is
also one of the League's major fundraisers. Funds raised support the
JLW’s ongoing efforts to improve the D.C. community through the
effective action and leadership of trained volunteers and the more than
two dozen grants awarded annually to local nonprofits.
November 18: MODAGE Style NYC Resale Fashion Bus Tour NEW DATE
One roundtrip MODAGE Style Tour Bus ticket, all-day bargain vintage + resale shopping in New York, breakfast bites, snacks and cold beverages aboard the Style Bus, stylish giveaways and unique fashion challenges! We will have a quick coffee + lunch break in Brooklyn before heading to Manhattan to visit two MODAGE approved resale locations. *Admission price does not include your lunch.
December 6: Annual Holiday Group Art Show, Montpelier Mansion, Laurel MD
December 12: The Ugly Sweater Run, National Harbor MD NEW
Jusqu'à la prochaine fois,
garder ingénieux!
(Translated: Until Next Time, Keep it Resourceful!)
~The ResourceNista
