tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15348504962461955112024-02-07T20:31:21.593-05:00Venue GuruPlaces, Events, and Entertaining TipsCaneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-320427418416292492011-02-15T13:50:00.000-05:002011-02-15T13:50:50.538-05:00To Do List: Africa Underground Event_February 18th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj22RIVx7jFs5EIKdUq-aWsFqkoerhzIYPfQo4b2UFl4hIxT6LOv8IsfgeQeIVZyAEivbUeZKkl-nvOH36T8ifLU9y-OJoE9QhxtJbQx0ced-AwIwmslls89zNuKq-plqZE0tY42e7hxK/s1600/africaunderground-flyer-REV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj22RIVx7jFs5EIKdUq-aWsFqkoerhzIYPfQo4b2UFl4hIxT6LOv8IsfgeQeIVZyAEivbUeZKkl-nvOH36T8ifLU9y-OJoE9QhxtJbQx0ced-AwIwmslls89zNuKq-plqZE0tY42e7hxK/s640/africaunderground-flyer-REV.jpg" width="342" /></a></div>February 18, 2011 7-11 p.m., the <a href="http://africa.si.edu/">Museum of African Art</a> will open its doors after hours for the public to enjoy performances, dancing, light refreshments and drinks as well as our stunning exhibitions.<br />
For a more in-depth look at the event please visit the <a href="http://africaunderground.blogspot.com/">Africa Underground blog</a>.<br />
Purchase Tickets:<br />
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Tickets are $18 <a href="https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6837/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=3408">online</a> and $20 at the door ($18 for members; must present membership card)<br />
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For more information contact africanartevents@si.edu or call 202.633.4651 <br />
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<a href="https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6837/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=3408"><strong>BUY NOW!</strong></a>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-82903839877096433432011-01-16T00:37:00.001-05:002011-01-16T00:49:52.561-05:00Golden Globe Inspired Cocktails<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I'm not a big time award show watcher. What I do enjoy is the red carpet entry- hours of beautiful hair, makeup, and dazzling gowns. Well, a girl can dream! </div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Whatever your reason for watching Sunday night's Golden Globes, why not do it with some yummy snacks and a tastey beverage in your hand. Stoli’s mixologist, Charlotte Voisey has come up with award-worthy cocktail recipes based on this year’s “Best Motion Picture” nominees. </div><br />
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4 mint sprigs<br />
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Muddle blueberries and mint in a mixing cup<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Garnish with lime and a mint sprig</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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1 oz passion fruit juice<br />
Squeeze fresh lime<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Combine ingredients and blend or shake</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Serve in a martini glass</div>Garnish with a small flower<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">3 parts Stoli® 80</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 parts lime juice</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 part simple syrup</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipiQteuFwj7PSGRETlttvHyda6E5T1PAlfQBDsGe9OJ3IFxUsIg08nf4Ci28LWoNWHHhjaIxdyw4d6b84vCVKIjCV-N6tHgO3__-_wMLohE4Uj_BOorX4d0iSKYx8tVm6n_DU-4pwoGsZD/s1600/Inception.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipiQteuFwj7PSGRETlttvHyda6E5T1PAlfQBDsGe9OJ3IFxUsIg08nf4Ci28LWoNWHHhjaIxdyw4d6b84vCVKIjCV-N6tHgO3__-_wMLohE4Uj_BOorX4d0iSKYx8tVm6n_DU-4pwoGsZD/s200/Inception.jpg" width="88" /></a><b>The Social Network</b></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 parts Stoli® Gala Applik™</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 part fresh lemon juice</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 part simple syrup </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Shake with ice</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Strain into a chilled martini glass</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Garnish with a lemon wedge</div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-16676799649997517892011-01-07T13:44:00.000-05:002011-01-07T13:44:17.802-05:002nd Annual Capital Wine Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.capitalwinefestival.com/"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4R9RMPkgdaM9L0-EuZsLq4N0oQquLZvVt3Cod0vTjUbS55ZYx_Uu4C2zd3OOZR5mgT5GzPZNXpKtrfopsz-obFcnDi9ZIvfRbyGIb4dYRxr6PskNSZ9KXoSqgNxSd-A_h0A20oK7THA-/s640/CapWineFestival.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>For more information go to </strong><a href="http://www.capitalwinefestival.com/"><strong>www.capitalwinefestival.com</strong></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-1078373870264868952011-01-04T17:55:00.000-05:002011-01-04T17:55:09.836-05:00Washington Antiques and Fine Arts Winter Show_January 7-9th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfmhQ9C8nvwQcTbB5D1_X41eJ2kiRtsy1p0Y1VbbI4kY-tbhyphenhyphenUWqnebJLxngMjpMeRe3fvAgZ8EZtAJVVwq07u2Xa4Vsr2mqOiR2bkNAUbTQcmnkGVX5-i2b2l3HHBhVMxIvVwvChCm_E/s1600/WashingtonWinterShow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBfmhQ9C8nvwQcTbB5D1_X41eJ2kiRtsy1p0Y1VbbI4kY-tbhyphenhyphenUWqnebJLxngMjpMeRe3fvAgZ8EZtAJVVwq07u2Xa4Vsr2mqOiR2bkNAUbTQcmnkGVX5-i2b2l3HHBhVMxIvVwvChCm_E/s640/WashingtonWinterShow.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-10354372356254332492010-12-13T15:47:00.000-05:002010-12-13T15:47:05.082-05:00To Do List: Food and Folklore Gullah Dinner at Eatonville_ Dec 19th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7yUjH_zDEdnDyuCO2ZchPVZVwJAQsARtNv63hal_YKkxv9SA1KEgOdoFELFIMmdaVcqttPZf7I7kqkM-yktaGJpRZrZiAIgg8YB_CHUXVEeHfAiOsToQaUsJxdi1_fFJ3V8gFV-DyFW-/s1600/POSTER%252520%2528GULLAH%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7yUjH_zDEdnDyuCO2ZchPVZVwJAQsARtNv63hal_YKkxv9SA1KEgOdoFELFIMmdaVcqttPZf7I7kqkM-yktaGJpRZrZiAIgg8YB_CHUXVEeHfAiOsToQaUsJxdi1_fFJ3V8gFV-DyFW-/s640/POSTER%252520%2528GULLAH%2529.jpg" width="412" /></a></div>Haven't heard about Eatonville's dinner series, Food and Folklore? Where in the world have you been? These events have been selling out and for good reason. Combine Eatonville's top notch menu with speakers like A'Lelia Bundles, Valerie Boyd, and Camille Akeju and you've got yourself a memorable evening. Check out the video below for the backstory on this culinary and cultural experience.<br />
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<a href="http://www.eatonvillerestaurant.com/index-3.html"><strong>Go here for more information and to purchase tickets.</strong></a><br />
<object height="390" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/x_JU7SiHTnc&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/x_JU7SiHTnc&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-87812225369520307312010-12-13T15:34:00.000-05:002010-12-13T15:34:20.045-05:00Luna Lighting Collection at CORT Event Furnishings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk82wRDVNghfIBMsLls-GrkhiwuNDUvJIUkWn6pcEbYwbgblpZehEWAOU_YSz4CBI0KtagcCat5ZT-O0FcXhL8hNZRicJtzecABjHZR1FreWhUnU7o7Z5A49ZTwAkjAV29GwtqljvStaUm/s1600/lunalightingatcort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk82wRDVNghfIBMsLls-GrkhiwuNDUvJIUkWn6pcEbYwbgblpZehEWAOU_YSz4CBI0KtagcCat5ZT-O0FcXhL8hNZRicJtzecABjHZR1FreWhUnU7o7Z5A49ZTwAkjAV29GwtqljvStaUm/s400/lunalightingatcort.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Loving the Luna Lighting collection at CORT! While there's nothing new about lighted furniture, Cort's collection in a variety of colors, functions, and featuring brushed steel and acrylic tops looks more futuristic than dated. Why not break up the ho-hum holiday decor with something unexpected? <a href="http://www.cortevents.com/collections/luna-lighted/">Check it out here.</a>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-76783744460216604032010-12-09T14:39:00.000-05:002010-12-09T14:39:12.718-05:00Ann Taylor Shopping Event_TONIGHT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kEotKyjBNnxEmDnjSql4hgDzglyviBFKCHzMhbLt8nLjnHVBNvhPqzr4zoB6bUGzs55nsNpboGh5P35cGbzP97OdbFbrAp-1YEKjgYGgIPL8pUAEBH1grxxQXC2HhKb7SPIY2V0Yk9Qa/s1600/banner_Exclusive_Shopping_Event_20101118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kEotKyjBNnxEmDnjSql4hgDzglyviBFKCHzMhbLt8nLjnHVBNvhPqzr4zoB6bUGzs55nsNpboGh5P35cGbzP97OdbFbrAp-1YEKjgYGgIPL8pUAEBH1grxxQXC2HhKb7SPIY2V0Yk9Qa/s640/banner_Exclusive_Shopping_Event_20101118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><strong><a href="http://www.eventsatann.com/Default.aspx">Ann Taylor</a></strong><br />
<strong>600 Thirteenth Street NW</strong><br />
<strong>Washington, DC 20005</strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong>6 - 8 PM</strong><br />
*Offer valid only at stores participating in December 9, 2010 events and listed on eventsatann.com website. 30% discount will be applied towards full-price items only. Taxes, shipping and handling fees, purchases of gift cards, charges for gift boxes and payment of an Ann Taylor or LOVE LOFT Card account are excluded from the discount. Not valid at anntaylor.com, LOFT stores, LOFT.com, Ann Taylor Factory Stores, LOFT Outlet Stores, or in conjunction with any other offer or total store promotion. Reproductions of offer are not valid. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash.Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-1733222996869740052010-12-08T15:38:00.000-05:002010-12-08T15:38:20.896-05:00The 9th Annual DAR Christmas Open House_TONIGHT!The 9th Annual DAR Christmas Open House <br />
Tonight! Wednesday, December 8, 2010 <br />
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. <br />
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DAR Memorial Continental Hall, <br />
17th and D Streets, NW, Washington, D.C.<br />
6 blocks south of the Farragut West (Orange/Blue) or Farragut North (Red) Metro stations <br />
Free to the public. Reservations are not required. <br />
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Bring your friends and family to the ninth annual public holiday open house! <br />
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Visit the National Christmas Tree across the street at the Ellipse then get out of the cold and join DAR for refreshments, cookies and a taste of history! Experience the elegance and Christmas splendor of Memorial Continental Hall, a Registered Historic Landmark. Tour our 31 period rooms depicting scenes of early American life. Explore the DAR Museum Gallery, featuring "'A True North Britain': The Furniture of John Shearer, 1790-1820." <br />
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View other smaller exhibitions on historic Revolutionary War documents as well as famous DAR members. <br />
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Enjoy Christmas music, including caroling from area choirs and a performance from BalletNova.<br />
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Have a chance to win DAR door prizes and get a head start on Christmas shopping at the Museum Shop and DAR Store!<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For Kids: Santa is taking time out of his busy schedule to attend the Open House. Coloring books and crayons will be given out to children.</div>Video from last year's open house!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Oh the holiday season! So much to do in so little time! Here are some holiday and not-so-holiday happenings going on in around DC this weekend... and...because I'm so full of holiday cheer... I threw in a couple other events to look forward to later this month and early next year....</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Make your Friday night a festive one with Artist Demonstrations, exhibits, and crafts at the <a href="http://www.theartleague.org/content_pages/view/100"><strong>ARTFEST 2010 Open House and Holiday Party Friday</strong></a><strong>. December 3rd. TONIGHT!</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Get your holiday shopping on at the <a href="http://www.downtowndc.org/enews/nov-10-update#biz2"><strong>Downtown DC Holiday Market</strong></a><strong> Friday, December 3 through Thursday, December 23</strong> on F Street, between 7th and 9th Streets, in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and National Portrait Gallery or check out the <a href="http://www.wardmemorialamec.org/"><strong>Christmas Market Place</strong></a> at the Ward Memorial AME Church on<strong> Saturday, December 4th.</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">See what's on the cutting edge of hair design and fashion at <a href="http://www.goldenscissorsawards.com/events.html"><strong>Hair Gaga 2010, the Golden Scissor Awards</strong></a><strong> Sunday, December 5</strong> at the Washington Convention Center<br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Have tea with the Mrs. at the annual <a href="http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=6621"><strong>Mrs. Claus Tea at the Strathmore</strong></a><strong> on Saturday, December 4th.</strong> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong></strong> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Catch the only showing of the <a href="http://www.citydance.net/JungleBooks.2010.cfm"><strong>City Dance Ensemble's Jungle Books</strong></a><strong> </strong>at Montgomery College's Takoma Park-Silver Spring Campus <strong>Saturday, December 4th.</strong> General admission is only $7! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span class="b_callout" style="font-size: 16px;">Get into the holiday spirit at the <a href="http://www.merrimentingeorgetown.com/"><strong>3rd Annual Merriment in Georgetown</strong></a><strong>,</strong></span> the holiday shopping and family event of the year in the heart of Georgetown. They'll be local celebs, complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, live performances, hot coco, and of course Santa will be making an appearance! Sunday, <strong>December 5th.</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Start a tradition at the <a href="http://theatrer.org/ResultsVenue.aspx?venid=226&vname=Warner+Theatre+-+DC&event=Washington+Ballet%3a+The+Nutcracker&nid=1&sortcol=retail&sortord=asc&showall=true&dist=GS&uq=the%20nutcracker%20washington&cid=5801815467&ppcsrc=1-HY-Warner+T-Washingto&gclid=CO3GzJC0zqUCFRZ-5QodF33vmg"><strong>Washington Ballet's The Nutcracker</strong></a> at the Warner Theater <strong>now through December 26th.</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Explore <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/calendar/index.cfm/fuseaction/event/calID/189/"><strong>Christmas at Mount Vernon</strong></a> , a special daytime program offered through January featuring themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), a gingerbread Mount Vernon, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th-century dancing! <strong>Now through January 6th!</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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GuruCaneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-46044233842374504062010-11-30T12:26:00.000-05:002010-11-30T12:26:09.535-05:00Eatonville welcomes new chef with a special menu_Dec 1st<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHpKdIi1gjCqmGi2pk8yT3V0z8_-UccVpoWGOmyO5N3UlctTOzOPY7mwy6gf_56KMDwbUK_nPX5xyOszL2kRv9i-mleEiCY4ZfN70Zh3CtwVO3TCkXdKnUFl0R02WzVrgRLnd3beefBR7/s1600/Eatonville_NewMenu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHpKdIi1gjCqmGi2pk8yT3V0z8_-UccVpoWGOmyO5N3UlctTOzOPY7mwy6gf_56KMDwbUK_nPX5xyOszL2kRv9i-mleEiCY4ZfN70Zh3CtwVO3TCkXdKnUFl0R02WzVrgRLnd3beefBR7/s640/Eatonville_NewMenu.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-20427095843980131092010-11-27T09:04:00.002-05:002010-11-27T09:06:09.581-05:00One Lounge Turns One<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Time really does fly when you're having fun! Hard to believe that it's been almost a year since <a href="http://www.examiner.com/event-planning-in-washington-dc/one-lounge-turns-one"><strong>One Lounge</strong></a> opened its doors and made itself at home in Dupont Circle. Decked out in invitingly chic leather sofas, ottomans, and elegant oriental rugs, One Lounge has quickly become a destination for everything from after work drinks to an extra special night out. Under the direction of Le Cordon Bleu-certified executive chef Wade Hoo Fatt, the lounge's menu has been garnering praise from District foodies seeking a more refined late night option. <br />
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On Tuesday, December 7 from 6:30 to 10:30pm, owners Niko Papademetriou, Seth McClelland, Filipp Zeldin and Daniel Kramer will celebrate their one year anniversary with the venue's loyal supporters and local celebrities at a decadent invitation only event. Sponsored by Perrier-Jouet, Red Bull, Svedka and Voss Artesian Water, the night will feature One Lounge's signature cocktails crafted by Wes Arthur along with a selection of Chef Wade Hoo Fatt's tasty cuisine.<br />
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Not on the guest list? Don't worry. If the past year is any indication, One Lounge will be around for years to come. Check them out for dinner Monday - Thursday (5:00pm - 11:30pm), Friday & Saturday (5:00pm - 12:30am), and Sunday (5:00pm - 2:00am).<br />
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Washington, DC 20009Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-21526785962565569402010-11-10T17:10:00.000-05:002010-11-10T17:10:41.362-05:00David Stark Holiday Collection at West ElmHere's a video from West Elm's site about David Stark's Holiday Collection. He's taken everyday pieces and re-purposed them for a totally fresh take on holiday decor. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the newspaper lamp shade. I might have to pass on that one. However, the flowers are super cute and I love how he uses the garland as gift wrapping. These touches really make items seem personal and crafty without coming across as cheesy or cheap.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/15001574">David Stark Holiday Collection</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4454441">west elm</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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David Stark Holiday Collection from west elm on Vimeo.Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-19468194306368481972010-10-22T16:38:00.002-04:002010-10-22T16:41:09.157-04:00To Do List Weekend Edition: October 22-24thWith so many Halloween themed events jumping the gun this weekend, it looks like some of us may be breaking out those costumes a little earlier this year. Here's a list of things going on in the area ....some Halloween related...some not..enjoy!<br />
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Third Annual <a href="http://www.silverspringzombiewalk.com/"><strong>Silver Spring Zombie Walk</strong></a>, this creepy little walk starts at Jackie's Sidebar in Silver Spring with a pre-party and ends at the AFI Theater for a screening of Dawn of the Dead, Saturday, October 23 7:30 PM<br />
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from <em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Flickr user M.V. Jantzen</span></em></td></tr>
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Family friendly activities abound at this year's <a href="http://www.nasm.si.edu/airandscare/index.htm"><strong>Air & Scare</strong></a> at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 2-8 PM</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Science is fun at the <a href="http://www.usasciencefestival.org/"><strong>US Science and Engineering Festival</strong></a> on the National Mall and meet everyone's favorite scientist, Bill Nye!Saturday and Sunday<br />
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Get your dose of culture at the Washington Shakespeare Company's <a href="http://www.washingtonshakespeare.org/"><strong>Richard III</strong></a>, now through December 12th <br />
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<span class="fn">As if I need to tell you all about the annual <a href="http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/ig/DC-Drag-Queen-Race-/">DC Drag Queen Race</a> in Dupont, Tuesday, October 26th 9 PM</span> <br />
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Sunday is the last day to catch <a href="http://www.fords.org/event/sabrina-fair"><strong>Sabrina Fair</strong></a> at the Ford's Theater, Sunday, October 24th <br />
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GuruCaneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-23724513855863036372010-10-22T15:51:00.001-04:002010-10-22T15:51:49.861-04:00TO DO LIST: Tour Ghost Ship Barry at the Navy Yard_ October 29th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJT_bvFeKermXRGiTtwZPLEe3Lfyntqmq9JAYOSN7ozsFoOr1CWDgizSl5mFSOhuDiKsySsERQow8yaEbDez_TfD2GF7i4g5vhtOqHojh81c6DcKS5eGJJ5n_nU5CcYmmR6GVHoa3UGAg/s1600/GhostShipBarry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJT_bvFeKermXRGiTtwZPLEe3Lfyntqmq9JAYOSN7ozsFoOr1CWDgizSl5mFSOhuDiKsySsERQow8yaEbDez_TfD2GF7i4g5vhtOqHojh81c6DcKS5eGJJ5n_nU5CcYmmR6GVHoa3UGAg/s640/GhostShipBarry.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>For more information go to </strong><a href="http://www.history.navy.mil/"><strong>www.history.navy.mil</strong></a><strong>!</strong></div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-57289681351483210722010-10-21T18:35:00.000-04:002010-10-21T18:35:13.428-04:00TO DO LIST: The Scene BISNOW Halloween Party_October 28thDC is hoping with Halloween festivities over the next week. I'll be in Miami on the 28th celebrating my B-day. However, if I weren't, I'd be here with bells on....<br />
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Alrighty then...have a great weekend! <br />
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GuruCaneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-23947157532290148442010-10-13T12:13:00.001-04:002010-10-14T12:26:39.943-04:00The New Holiday Collection at West ElmI'm in love with <a href="http://www.westelm.com/?cm_type=gnav">West Elm's</a> new holiday collection! It's so beautiful I honestly want to buy up the store. Their fall/winter entertaining collection is truly something you could make work all year. The lines are clean and simple. The prints are playful and whimsical yet very very chic. I love how they use metallic in a way that still feels unfussy and earthy.<br />
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Here are a few of my favorite pieces that you can use now, throughout the holiday, and in many cases throughout the year:<br />
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I'm I the only one that finds birds kind of creepy? I thought these would be great year round but especially at a very grown up Halloween party.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love the use of metallics here. Gold and white is just so versitile. These would look fabulous as for Thanksgiving or Christmas entertaining.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Obviously these are great winter plates, but they may also work for Halloween. I have this whole black and white with red accents Halloween party idea in my head just waiting to jump out. Who says you can't move away from the traditional orange and black and do something a little unexpected. Maybe that will be my next post! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More fun usage of metallics.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2hY2Bu-U-463wpjdJnI-AYTkuSOPEflQHBFCw8qYdysmrPtoJI7RhyphenhyphennJ5siKvp2ZCS_0OcxxeRfjjXMSJadhYNC9Ivnvm3-WhuGWvcalNBkzYrZuH9P-Nk9umUfaL-fc8Q3kXCL2Mn01/s1600/LaquerNutBowls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2hY2Bu-U-463wpjdJnI-AYTkuSOPEflQHBFCw8qYdysmrPtoJI7RhyphenhyphennJ5siKvp2ZCS_0OcxxeRfjjXMSJadhYNC9Ivnvm3-WhuGWvcalNBkzYrZuH9P-Nk9umUfaL-fc8Q3kXCL2Mn01/s1600/LaquerNutBowls.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A new look at the fall harvest table. These recylced spanish glass bottles do double duty as candle holders and bud vases. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRbEnArHRVmx4xhqLKsjLRsB8XtYZX0AePs0eP-5-2SqMCBdOK9JWAGRu9r7fQjEiedDI1s6CJwT-FRxAAFOmwqIoSu7buRiecIeFkhYDAHq7lk8QXk6Tcmay6AgIa1WiVUjXtTgh1aRx/s1600/recylced+spanishglass+vases.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRbEnArHRVmx4xhqLKsjLRsB8XtYZX0AePs0eP-5-2SqMCBdOK9JWAGRu9r7fQjEiedDI1s6CJwT-FRxAAFOmwqIoSu7buRiecIeFkhYDAHq7lk8QXk6Tcmay6AgIa1WiVUjXtTgh1aRx/s320/recylced+spanishglass+vases.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Later,</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Guru</div><img height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJC9wQMFHsZfl70Iz9entgWdYvOfmLk0pK6yHaXfVoyZzhsYXc5REPARch2EITK0A8xkVoHNgdx8MYHeqVxa5me3M3VLQhPahlVbIs4jWj2IN7_iiYsP9TFRYrm32jwoeIUYUbegFR18rC/s320/thanksgivingtrays.jpg" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 577px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 2340px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" />Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-75769149953325593232010-10-12T12:16:00.000-04:002010-10-12T12:16:45.060-04:00Eatonville's Food And Folklore VooDoo Dinner_October 26th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well...I wouldn't exactly call myself superstitious...but whatever I am...I'm a little creeped out by the whole idea of VooDoo. So, this one will not be on my To Do List. On the other the hand, this could be a very educational experience. Besides, didn't someone say, "we only fear what we don't understand." Regardless, I'm sure the food will be fantastic (it's Eatonville for pete's sake) and it's could be a pretty fun pre-Halloween outing. Guess you'll have to decide for yourself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><strong>Here are some events happening in and around the DC area this weekend:</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.arlingtonarts.org/venues/Artisphere.aspx"><strong>Artisphere</strong></a> Kick's off 4 days of events with a bash hosted by Pink Line Project and Brightest Young Things ($20) on Saturday. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Check out <a href="http://www.warnertheatre.com/calendar.asp"><strong>Bob Saget</strong></a> at the Warner Theater. I hear he has a bit of a potty mouth post Full House. Might be interesting.-TONIGHT</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Dive into fall at <a href="http://www.crumland.com/"><strong>Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD</strong></a><strong>.</strong> Get lost in the 8-acre Corn Maze, visit the Pumpkin Patch, take a field trip to the Pizza Farm, or visit their Holiday Lights Spectacular! Their Starlight Maze Adventure runs now through the end of the month and is only $6. -Friday, Saturday</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
The Annual <a href="http://tasteofgeorgetown.com/"><strong>Taste of Georgetown</strong></a> is this Saturday from 11-4pm. Sample over 60 dished from 30 of the hottest restaurants in DC.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you don't get your fill at the Taste of Georgetown, head over to the <a href="http://tastesofafrica2010.eventbrite.com/"><strong>Tastes of Africa Festival</strong></a> in Downtown Silver Spring at Veteran's Plaza beginning at 11am on Sunday.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Off on Monday? End the day with <a href="http://www.mortons.com/reston/specialevents/"><strong>the Redskins at Morton's The Steakhouse</strong></a> in Reston from 7-8pm. It's a free event and they say to bring your memorabilia to be signed. I wonder if drooling over the players is also allowed.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Have a fantastic weekend! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Later,</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Guru</div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-40182694336766818362010-10-08T14:50:00.000-04:002010-10-08T14:50:37.636-04:00Johnson's Baby Oil Gift Bag Giveway Winner!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrUA3dR6ADXRy2bXZkX9jEPhwdECgMzuK8NYhNHAAZn13cvhhB6oisZ7aJAP7hMBB6QwboU5Uk8KjiFs3bYLIwPAkBQIzwuVxMMunkjaSiYaHwqusO0RIYBoOu3anhaZnTrycqNW_BgkW/s1600/GirlTalkImage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrUA3dR6ADXRy2bXZkX9jEPhwdECgMzuK8NYhNHAAZn13cvhhB6oisZ7aJAP7hMBB6QwboU5Uk8KjiFs3bYLIwPAkBQIzwuVxMMunkjaSiYaHwqusO0RIYBoOu3anhaZnTrycqNW_BgkW/s400/GirlTalkImage.jpg" width="400" /></a>Thanks you so much to everyone who participated in this <a href="http://venueguru.blogspot.com/2010/10/johnsons-baby-oil-gift-bag-giveaway_04.html">giveaway</a> and helped to spread the word about <a href="http://www.gems-girls.org/"><strong>Girl's Education and Mentoring Services (GEMS)!</strong></a> It's a fantastic cause and one I definitely plan to continue to support. Thank you all for tweeting and posting. I hope that you will consider contributing to GEMS as well. Your efforts have the power to change the life of girls and and young women in need.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Go </span></strong><a href="http://www.gems-girls.org/"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">HERE </span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;">for more information about</span></strong><a href="http://www.gems-girls.org/"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> GEMS</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> and how you can help! </span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Now, without further ado...The winner of a the <a href="http://venueguru.blogspot.com/2010/10/johnsons-baby-oil-gift-bag-giveaway_04.html"><strong>Johnson's Baby Oil Gift Bag Giveaway</strong></a> is....drum roll please.... <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>@won2x</strong> of </span><span class="region"><span style="font-size: large;">Michigan.</span> Congrats! I'll be contacting you via email to setup delivery of your fabulous prize.</span> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Later,</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Guru</div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-54191734677535479972010-10-07T13:36:00.001-04:002010-10-07T13:36:30.084-04:00A delicious twist on a classic fall treat at Debrand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The mere mention of caramel apples makes me flash back to breezy walk to the school bus, color coated New England landscapes, and crisp fall evenings. <a href="http://www.debrand.com/"><strong>Debrand</strong></a> signature chocolate covered caramel apples are a decadent take on the apples of my childhood. All I need now is some warm apple cider, a scarf, and a hayride.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3twVlwxg-7dlsYvioO6k8ziqoG5x2wIPtQlfF75qnV6r3LT7sO7PVh8OBExdskpytnS2Ia6MyHTxWAdE3qQ0ftvqzoEgqgU8TN3tCXwCyNyzHe-XjrvlynoYyrilt2e2kxOmbvcjcpl3/s1600/Caramel-Apples-1-10image-9-27-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="561" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3twVlwxg-7dlsYvioO6k8ziqoG5x2wIPtQlfF75qnV6r3LT7sO7PVh8OBExdskpytnS2Ia6MyHTxWAdE3qQ0ftvqzoEgqgU8TN3tCXwCyNyzHe-XjrvlynoYyrilt2e2kxOmbvcjcpl3/s640/Caramel-Apples-1-10image-9-27-10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboLGTCy8cLsk-JRwHZvKtcT9Qrj6PKfTLr3-aiutNE1XjqMAUr5BTZXfDwGiFORn6qUqtV0WlIQoRn4dlxPrxlcxUQ0o26Ox89xMMwhbL9eOiLchfMflbuirU-tx1h3gEorIP8auRhyphenhyphen5W/s1600/Caramel-Apples-1-10footer-9-27-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strong><img border="0" ex="true" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboLGTCy8cLsk-JRwHZvKtcT9Qrj6PKfTLr3-aiutNE1XjqMAUr5BTZXfDwGiFORn6qUqtV0WlIQoRn4dlxPrxlcxUQ0o26Ox89xMMwhbL9eOiLchfMflbuirU-tx1h3gEorIP8auRhyphenhyphen5W/s640/Caramel-Apples-1-10footer-9-27-10.jpg" width="640" /></strong></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.debrand.com/"><strong>GO HERE TO ORDER!</strong></a><strong> and to check out their other fall inspired chocolates!</strong></div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-54686187415537978332010-10-04T11:16:00.005-04:002010-10-04T13:10:58.083-04:00Johnson's Baby Oil Gift Bag Giveaway!I recently hosted a <a href="http://venueguru.blogspot.com/2010/09/venue-guru-hosts-johnsons-girl-talk.html">Girl Talk Cause Party</a> to support <a href="http://www.gems-girls.org/">Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS)</a>, an organization dedicated to ending the commercial exploitation and trafficking of children. They provide services specifically designed for girls and young women who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking.<br />
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In an effort to build awareness and help women make a difference in their communities, JOHNSON’S® invited bloggers from all over to host charity events in support of an organization of their choice. All event attendees walked away with fantastic gift bags full of Johnson's Baby Oil Products. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Now's your chance to win a deluxe gift bag chocked full of products that will have you feeling baby soft!</span></strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp75CYHBRKjfdFN3G13Gr_lQwkkgpjFxjGAJGzMuonmI5aslbLFOEIGAApdMaNgtfNR2OkZgvPVqeaFA68HWFk0dPxygO90xsEyyCeolpVGX5n6lrI3s7-MZmkQqoIp6xrA4G4iKs-1J-L/s1600/Contest1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp75CYHBRKjfdFN3G13Gr_lQwkkgpjFxjGAJGzMuonmI5aslbLFOEIGAApdMaNgtfNR2OkZgvPVqeaFA68HWFk0dPxygO90xsEyyCeolpVGX5n6lrI3s7-MZmkQqoIp6xrA4G4iKs-1J-L/s320/Contest1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The gift bag includes a reusable tote with 6 full sized Johnson's Products:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Johnson's Lavender Baby Shampoo </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Johnson's Baby Powder</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Johnson's Aloe Vera And Vitamin E Baby Oil </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Johnson's Aloe Vera And Vitamin E Lotion</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Johnson's Shea and Cocoa Butter Baby Oil </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Johnson's Shea and Cocoa Butter Lotion</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here are 3 quick and easy ways to enter: </span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1. Follow me on Twitter @Caneily</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">or </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2. Share this post on Facebook and/or Twitter (#dcvenueguru)...just click the icons under this post.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">or</div>3. Post the following phrase<strong> " Support a good cause! Text "GEMS" to 85944 to donate $10 to Girls Educational and Mentoring Services"</strong> on Facebook and/or Twitter (#dcvenueguru)<br />
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<strong><u>Once you've done at least one of the above, please leave a comment on this post letting me know where to look for your entry.</u></strong> <br />
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This giveaway ends at <strong><u>midnight EST on Thursday, October 7th</u></strong> and is only open to residents of the continental United States. <br />
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The winner will be randomly picked and announced in a new post on <strong>Friday, October 8th.</strong>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-17769105495492715522010-10-04T10:58:00.000-04:002010-10-04T10:58:05.471-04:00Bourbon Tasting at Acadiana_October 16th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JMW6Qi-UPU00Ohl_1yiIvZK3l6LIUgecARdYY34vriBOI67g0Z9FvFKOWhIAOQZAM-aYidv3oHZl3J3K0VJFrDirAf0Yg-h_Q983rMqS9VDsa0V-7Iq6wcJ1UpvpIYa_q_8Hpi7EONOM/s1600/BourbonTasting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JMW6Qi-UPU00Ohl_1yiIvZK3l6LIUgecARdYY34vriBOI67g0Z9FvFKOWhIAOQZAM-aYidv3oHZl3J3K0VJFrDirAf0Yg-h_Q983rMqS9VDsa0V-7Iq6wcJ1UpvpIYa_q_8Hpi7EONOM/s640/BourbonTasting.jpg" width="456" /></a></div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-82861955180119424392010-10-01T10:37:00.000-04:002010-10-01T10:37:30.586-04:00Luxxery Express Launch Party: On the go botox comes to the district<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">With the launch of <a href="http://www.luxxery.com/">Luxxery Express</a> in Georgetown last week, the beauty driven ladies and gents of DC now have an on the go option for botox injections, juvederm, restylane, and other profile enhancing injectables. These Botox Boutiques have been popping up all over cities like L.A. and New York. Now Washingtonians won’t have to travel far for a quick fix lunch hour cosmetic clinic.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emily Miller, Dannia Hakki, and Shahab Farivar</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Headed by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ayman Hakki, Luxxery will serve as the first walk-in botox boutique in the Washington D.C. area. While no actual injections took place at last week’s launch party, there was certainly no shortage of beautiful faces. Guests included FOX 5's Will Thomas, previous rapper Tonya Lumpkin (a.k.a. Sole), Washington Life Magazine's Michael Clements, NBC 4's John Schriffen, Peacock Cafe owner Shahab Farivar, author Doreen Lehr, KStreetKate's Kate Michaels, Dr. Hakki's wife, and the COO of Luxxery Hiba Hakki. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Guests enjoyed Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, <a href="http://venueguru.blogspot.com/2010/09/international-artist-dj-neekola-teams.html">Peacock Cafe</a> hors d'oeuvres and <a href="http://venueguru.blogspot.com/2010/09/owners-of-frosting-bakeshop-launch.html">Frosting a Cupcakery</a> signature cupcakes while scoping out the before and after images on display throughout the space. Attendees also had the opportunity to chat with the celebrity plastic surgeon during the event. No doubt some were already making plans for a little lunch time tune-up.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.luxxery.com/"><strong>Luxxery Express</strong></a> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2141 Wisconsin Avenue, NW</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Washington, DC</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For more information, visit the Luxxery website at <a href="http://www.luxxery.com/">http://www.luxxery.com/</a></div>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1534850496246195511.post-10295928814281587202010-09-30T13:54:00.003-04:002010-09-30T16:32:37.305-04:00To Do List: Weekend Edition October 1-3rd<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are my picks for things to do in DC this weekend. After some much needed rain this week, the forecast is looking up for this weekend. So, get out and enjoy fall. In DC, if you blink you might just miss it!</span><br />
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<a href="http://washington.intercontinental.com/files/pdfs/press/Vendages2010.pdf"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Café du Parc's Vendanges 2010: An Open Air Fête of French Wine, Food, Dance and Grape-Stomping</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I went to this last year. It was a pretty good time. Lots of great wines. Sounds like they're changing it up a bit with family-style communal tables-<strong>Friday, October 1st, 5:30-9pm</strong></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvex75dC4mFiZmUn46isN5izRH25MKmpqO9bCwofAd4tOWNk37vIaAUebSJsx-Xoty0FnYvg9xnjMbK9tBAsHCQSoGVOk0Y3JH_tNZk0Gw1RwFqPpaiSEQJNZC1vg3acqayHA0jf5qupv/s1600/enjoy%2520ur%2520weekend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="234" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvex75dC4mFiZmUn46isN5izRH25MKmpqO9bCwofAd4tOWNk37vIaAUebSJsx-Xoty0FnYvg9xnjMbK9tBAsHCQSoGVOk0Y3JH_tNZk0Gw1RwFqPpaiSEQJNZC1vg3acqayHA0jf5qupv/s320/enjoy%2520ur%2520weekend.jpg" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Entourage's SASHA GREY hosts </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1365614563"></span><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">FRIDAYS @ MIDTOWN</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">- <strong>Friday, October 1st, 10pm</strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.fallforfairfax.com/"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fall For Fairfax KidsFest</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">-<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Fall For Fairfax is </span><span style="font-weight: bold; language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single;">FREE</span><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> to attend; all entertainment and most programs are also free of charge. Also, this is somewhat random yet totally convenient, <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">The Fairfax Solid Waste Management Program is offering a FREE paper shredding service during the event.</span></span></span></span></span> -<strong>Saturday, October 2nd, 9-6pm</strong> </span></div><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/taste-bethesda"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">21st annual Taste of Bethesda</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Enjoy over 55 restaurants and four stages of entertainment from 11-4pm in Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle. Taste tickets will be sold on-site in bundles of four tickets for $5. Food servings cost one to four tickets. -<strong>Saturday, October 2nd, 11-4pm</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.verizoncenter.com/events/index.php?opts=detail&eid=3351&evtype=capitals"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> at the Verizon Center- <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Sunday, October 3rd</strong></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bassist and vocalist </span><a href="http://www.thelincolntheatre.org/events.cfm?eventID=46"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Esperanza Spalding performs</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> her unique blend of jazz fusion, Brazilian samba, and hip-hop at the Lincoln Theater. After the show, stop by </span><a href="http://www.bensnextdoor.com/ordereze/default.aspx"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ben's Next Door</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for drinks or a late night dinner. -<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="language: EN; line-height: 114%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Sunday, October 3rd, 7pm</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Later,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guru</span>Caneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07412064970686456065noreply@blogger.com0