Fashion, Food, Art, and Popsicles — We’ve got it all!
FRIDAY
Norman Ambrose Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus
“Couture designer, Norman Ambrose, exhibits his latest collection. Watch Ambrose speak to SVELTE Tv about the line at Mazza Gallerie here.”
“Enjoy fine wines, sumptuous appetizers, an exciting live and silent auction, a music soundscape by DC Jahsonic, and well-deserved recognitions and honors. The evening also includes a jubliant student performance provided by the DC Youth Orchestra. Join DC’s cultural leaders, philanthropists and arts and humanities institutions as we celebrate our mission of providing access to the arts and humanities for all DC public and chartered public school students. Help us to raise funds to support another 12 years and beyond. Be a part of the transformative power of the arts and humanities. Be a part of supporting the movement to make DC a world-class city for arts and humanities education!”
SATURDAY
“Attend one of Washington’s most exciting springtime traditions − the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® on Saturday, April 9, from 10am – noon, rain or shine. The Parade runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets, NW, and is simulcast live, in its entirety, on WJLA−ABC7 and TBD TV. Lavish floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, and performers burst down the historic avenue in an energy-filled spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.”
““The Polaroid Retrospective” is an on-going exhibit dedicated to the world of Polaroid and instant film photography that utilizes both traditional and non-traditional gallery spaces. All images used in our exhibits were taken with retro instant-film cameras of different styles.”
2011 Pleasant Pops Spring Kick-off
Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival
“Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States, featuring food, arts and culture, merchandise, and live traditional and J-Pop performances on four stages, including martial arts demonstrations.”
Yuri’s Night, Out of this World Party
“DC’s Annual Cosmonaughty Art Exhibit, Variety Show, and Dance Party Commemorating the 50th Anniversary Human Space Flight Performers such as Tony Apollo, Kittie Glitter as Captain Ballcrusher, and Candy del Rio; one of the twin Burlesque Space Shows and an Astro-Pop Art Exhibition; sets from the bands Atomic Mosquitos, Eastern Standard Time, and a Lunar Dance Party hosted by DJ P.Vo; rides on the moon bounce, celestial costume contests, SCI FI Trivia, and then some!”
Sunday
“CHEF’S BY THE BAY “
“In its twelfth year Chefs by the Bay is a “don’t-miss” evening of indulgences of every kind with this unique gastronomic event that showcases various local and regional culinary talents preparing an array of delicacies. “
