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Via Umbria Features Ceramics Artist Claudia Ribigini
Visiting Via Umbria from Deruta, Italy, Claudia Ribigini is one of four family members that comprise the Geribi ceramics studio, together with his father (Gerardo), mother (Assunta) and brother (Federico). Meet the artist September 29, 2019.
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Claudia Ribigini
A center of ceramics making since the 1200’s Deruta is known throughout Italy for its traditional and modern designs and artisanal hand painted craftsmanship. Many of the designs incorporated in Geribi’s works were developed by Gerardo as a result of his study of ancient patterns and colors.
Let Claudia demonstrate how these designs are sketched and painted onto the beautiful finished works you see throughout Via Umbria and when you purchase your own ceramic, Claudia will put a personalized signature on your piece.
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Via Umbria is located at 1525 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown.
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Craig Schaffer's Welded Fractals at Artist's Proof
Artist's Proof is featuring Welded Fractals, works by Washington, D.C. artist Craig Schaffer. A curated selection of his Fractal series will be on view this fall.
On Saturday, September 21st from 3:00-5:00 pm MEET THE ARTIST event with Craig Schaffer. His works will be on view till Saturday, October 12th.
Schaffer's sculptures represent the dynamic and powerful meditations on the reality of geometric repetition in the natural world. These sculptures explore the shapes created by the branching of plants to catch the sunlight, the convoluted unfurling of clouds, the formation, and fracturing of mountains from the forces within the earth. Because of the nonlinear, reflexive nature of physical processes, they tend to create spiral forms. Schaffer's sculptures, instead of illustrating any specific phenomenon, grow in the same reflexive manner as real complex systems. Currently, Schaffer maintains two studios: one in Washington, D.C and the other in Pietrasanta, Italy.
Artist's Proof is located at 1533 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown.
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Taste of Georgetown Sept. 22
The 2019 Taste of Georgetown is Sunday, September 22 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Each fall, thousands flock to Georgetown to Eat, Drink & Play at the annual Washingtonian Taste of Georgetown.
Attendees eat their way through some of the neighborhood's best restaurants while supporting the important homeless services work of the Georgetown Ministry Center.
The event features more than 60 creative dishes from more than 30 of the neighborhood's best restaurants.
Visit Taste of Georgetown for more details & tickets.
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Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Comes To DC
Entertainment Weekly promised: “It will knock your flip-flops off. USA Today branded it “A little slice of paradise.”
Now, hit Broadway musical JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE makes its Washington, D.C. debut at the National Theatre from October 8-13, 2019.
Welcome to Margaritaville is where people come to get away from it all — and stay to find something they never expected.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and many most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and lots more.
The show is recommended for ages 13 and up. It runs approximately 2 hours, 25 minutes with one intermission.
Tickets may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 1-800-514-3849, or in person at the National Theatre Box Office (Monday-Friday from 12 pm-6 pm and two hours prior to every performance).
The theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
The musical stars Chris Clark, Sarah Hinrichsen, Shelly Lynn Walsh, Peter Michael Jordan, Rachel Lyn Fobbs, Patrick Cogan, and Matthew James Sherrod.
Showtimes:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday matiness at 2 pm
Sunday evening at 7:30 pm
Friday and Saturday at 8 pm
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Volta Park Day Oct. 5th
Join friends and neighbors on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm for Volta Park Day Fall Festival. Bring the kids and enjoy food, carnival games, a petting zoo, Bounce House and face painting.
Volta Park is a green oasis in the heart of Georgetown. The Friends of Volta Park (FOVP) is a community-based, non-profit organization. Its mission is to work with the neighborhood and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation to maintain, improve and beautify Volta Park's grounds and garden.
Volta Park is located at 1516 34th Street in Georgetown.
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20th Annual Spirit of Georgetown Oct. 23
Please join Spirit of Georgetown 2019 benefit co-chairs, Page Evans Corey, Beth Hague, Carrington Tarr, Deborah Winsor for the 20th Annual Spirit of Georgetown benefiting Georgetown Ministry Center, on Wednesday, October 23rd, honoring Eileen McGrath, founder of the Georgetown Angels.
Join the Host Committee today and celebrate GMC's thirty-two years of dedication helping the most vulnerable in our midst by supporting at one of the following levels:
- Archangel Level: $10,000
- Spirit Level: $5,000
- Patron Level: $2,500
- Partner Level: $1,000
- Host Level: $500
Visit SpiritofGeorgetown2019 to purchase your tickets today! Or mail a check to: Georgetown Ministry Center, 1041 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007. For sponsorship or event information, email: spiritofgeorgetown@gmcgt.org.
Looking forward to seeing you on October 23rd!
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Georgetown Fall Promotions Sept. 19-29
More than 60 Georgetown stores, salons, galleries, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues are participating in The Fall Issue—a new neighborhood-wide promotion offering specials and events from Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 29.
Inspired by the fresh content rolling out in September issues of lifestyle publications everywhere, the Georgetown BID is bringing that to life by highlighting the businesses’ best events and promotions for the fall, from shopping, to dining and sipping, art and home design, wellness and beauty.
Check out the full list of participating businesses here.
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Don't Miss Georgetown's 'Live Jazz On The Lawn' Every Thursday In September!
Treat yourself and someone you love to "JAZZ ON THE LAWN: LIVE!" in the heart of Georgetown every Thursday evening in September.
One of the most anticipated and endearing annual Georgetown traditions is immersing yourself in sublime jazz, blues, gospel and spirituals among the breezy, beautiful and romantic gardens of historic Grace Church every September.
It's not always easy to tear yourself away from an "urgent" work project ... or to take a detour while stressed and exhausted on your way home from the office, but your mind and body - and anyone you may want to please, impress (or woo) - will thank you!
Bring a blanket, a picnic supper, or purchase from an on-site concession hosted by local restaurants for a very special al fresco dining experience. And prepare to be transported ...
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Historic Grace Church
* Grounds open at 5:30 pm * Music starts from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
The September 2019 Lineup:
♪ September 5: The Washington National Cathedral Band – Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Spirituals
♪ September 12: Project Natale – Lou Natale, drums; Joe Natale, bass; Carl Cornwell, Tenor; Bob Butta, keyboards: featuring original compositions by Lou and Joe
♪ September 19: Blues Alley Youth Orchestra – select combo
♪ September 26: Marshall Keys, sax & Herman Burney, bass - Jazz of All Kinds
Suggested Donation: $10
Parking:
2-hour FREE parking at the Cinema Garage on K St, just East of the Wisconsin Ave intersection with a validation ticket from Grace.
For More Information contact Rector@GraceDC.org, call 202.333.7100, or visit GraceDC.org
Grace Church is located at 1041 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown.
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Taste of Georgetown Sept. 22
The 2019 Washingtonian Taste of Georgetown, presented by INFINITI, will be held on Sunday, September 22 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. It will be held on K Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street.
Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated epicurean festival will be celebrating its 26th year with creative tastes from more than 30 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants along with beer and wine. This foodie event takes place in the heart of Georgetown, on K Street NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street and along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront.
This longstanding event in Georgetown benefits the Georgetown Ministry Center’s mission to support the homeless. The event began over 20 years ago by Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown and its former Rector David Bird and member Robert Egger, who went on to found DC Central Kitchen.
Georgetown and Washingtonian invite you to Eat, Drink, Play with us at the Taste of Georgetown - the only opportunity to taste one’s way through Georgetown in an afternoon! Taste of Georgetown 2019 will feature signature dishes from Georgetown’s popular dining spots.
IS THIS EVENT DOG FRIENDLY? Yes!
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED ? Yes, this event is family-friendly. We have a Kids' Corner tent with coloring and face painting, too! Please note there will be live music.
WHERE CAN I BUY TASTE TICKETS? Discounted tickets can be bought online here. Ticket packets will also be sold onsite at the Ticket Sales tents which will accept cash and credit. Pre-sale Taste tickets are sold in packs of 5, 8, & 11. Single tickets are not available. Tickets are non-refundable.
DO I NEED A TICKET TO ENTER TASTE OF GEORGETOWN? No, the event is free to enter.
DO I NEED TASTE TICKETS? Yes! One Taste Ticket is good for 1 food item, 1 beer or wine, 2 waters or soft drinks. You can only buy food and drinks using Taste Tickets. Food vendors and bars cannot accept payment other than a Taste Ticket. Retail vendors will be able to accept payment for their retail products onsite.
WHERE CAN I ENTER THE EVENT? Entrances to Taste of Georgetown will be located on the corners of K Street NW & Thomas Jefferson, K Street NW & Wisconsin Ave NW, and K Street NW & 31st Street NW.
IS THIS EVENT BIKE FRIENDLY? No. Bicyclists traveling through the area will need to dismount and walk their bikes through the event, or alternatively, use the C & O Towpath or other route to connect from the Capital Crescent to the Rock Creek Trail.
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Poncho Sanchez Live at Blues Alley July 18-21
Legendary percussionist, Poncho Sanchez will be performing live at Blues Alley July 18-21, 2019.
For more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. Poncho Sanchez was born in Texas on October 30, 1951 into a large Mexican-American family (rumor has it that his 13-year old mother fled to the U.S. after hiding under the bed as revolutionary Pancho Villa stormed her village), but grew up in the Los Angeles area, where he was weaned on a broad range of Latin and non-Latin popular music.
Inspired by the conga playing of Cuban great Mongo Santamaria, he honed his skills as a percussionist and broke into the limelight at the age of 23 when he joined vibraphonist Cal Tjader's famed Latin jazz ensemble in 1975. Poncho performed with him until Tjader's untimely death in 1982. A year later, he began his unprecedented 23-year relationship with Concord Records, which has produced two dozen recordings, a Grammy Award and several Grammy nominations.
"To me, Latin jazz is the world's greatest music," it has the melodic and harmonic sophistication of jazz and American standards, and the flavor and energy of Latin American music. What I'm most proud of is that this music – while it may sound exotic at times – is from America. It was born in New York City, when Chano Pozo met Dizzy Gillespie for the first time in the mid-1940s. They created something that didn't exist before in this country. I'm very proud to take this music all over the world all the time." Poncho Sanchez
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