Weekend Round Up November 12, 2015

James Terrell at Living Room Live (Blues & Urban Folk)

November 12th, 2015 at 07:00 PM | 0 | info@artsoiree.com | Tel: 202-470-2642 | Event Website

Crossing cultural lines an innovative and multi talented singer James Terrell incorporates urban folk, country, gospel and blues, into a music performance that stimulates the mind and soothes the soul.

Get up close and personal with the best of D.C.’s music scene during Fall Living Room Live Series. Seating starts at 7pm & Performance at 8pm (seating on first come basis)

Address

The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown; 3100 South Street NW

Meet the Artists Reception

November 13th, 2015 at 05:00 PM | Free | pdubroof@iona.org | Tel: 2028959407 | Event Website

Meet local artists Nancy Feve and Phil Brown in a special reception celebrating their artworks on display in the Gallery at Iona. Featuring live music and light refreshments.

Address

Iona Senior Services; 4125 Albemarle Street NW

The Most Good You Can Do: A Conversation with Peter Singer & Mandy Moore

November 13th, 2015 at 06:00 PM | 0 – 20$ | lauryn@turner4d.com | Tel: (202) 994-6800 | Event Website

As people turn their attention to end-of-year charitable decisions, thought-provoking philosopher and best-selling author Peter Singer will appear on Friday, November 13th at 6pm at the GWU Lisner Auditorium at an event organized in partnership with global health organization Population Services International (PSI) and Giving What We Can DC. Acclaimed singer-songwriter-actress Mandy Moore, a PSI Ambassador, will also share her first-hand account of life-saving work in resource poor communities.

Address

Lisner Auditorium; 730 21st St NW

Washington Bach Consort presents “Chips Off the Old Bach”

November 13th, 2015 at 07:00 PM | Tickets $35, Students 18 and younger $10 | contact@bachconsort.org | Tel: 202-429-2121 | Event Website

Washington Bach Consort presents “Chips Off the Old Bach”

J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, BWV 1049

W.F. Bach (1710-1784): Concerto in D for Flute

J.C.F. Bach (1732-1795): Sinfonia D Minor

J.C. Bach (1735-1782): Concerto No. 4 in G for Harpsichord

Tatiana Chulochnikova, violin

Colin St. Martin, flute & recorder

Meg Owens, recorder

J. Reilly Lewis, harpsichord

All programs are subject to change without notice.

Address

First Congregational United Church of Christ; 945 G Street, NW

FASHION FIGHTS POVERTY (FFP) CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF DRESSING RESPONSIBLY

November 13th, 2015 at 07:00 PM | $150 seated $100 standing | Domanique@sinbno.com | Tel: (240)-446-8148 | Event Website

Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP), celebrates its 10th Anniversary “Dress Responsibly Gala” on Friday, November 13, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the French embassy (4101 Reservoir Rd NW). In partnership with the United Nations Association-National Capital Region the Dress Responsibly Gala will raise awareness about social responsibility, raise funds to support projects that create income-generating and micro financing opportunities for artisans in developing countries.

Address

French Embassy 4101 Reservoir Rd NW

Kuok-Wai Lio and Zoltan Fejervari

November 13th, 2015 at 07:30 PM | $35 | wolftrap@wolftrap.org | Tel: 703-255-1900 | Event Website

The young piano duo that made a huge splash at the Marlboro Music Festival in 2014 comes to The Barns days before their Carnegie Hall Debut—hear these award-winning musicians present captivating solo and partner arrangements.

Address

The Barns at Wolf Trap; 1635 Trap Road; Vienna, VA 22182

Author Event

November 13th, 2015 at 10:00 AM | $15 | Event Website

Author and photographer Ken Conger will be part of the annual Waterfowl Festival. The festival begins Friday, November 13th, and ends Sunday, November 15th. Conger will be displaying and selling his art at the festival, including copies of his new book, Wildlife’s Greatest Connection: A Mother and Her Young, a compilation of stunning images celebrating the diversity of the special bond that forms between mothers and their young across the animal kingdom.

Address

Easton, MD

Saturday Showing – “Secretariat”

November 14th, 2015 at 01:00 PM | Tel: (540) 687-6542 | Event Website

We invite you to join us for a showing of Secretariat in the Founder’s Room. Admission is free and Popcorn Monkey will be on hand selling popcorn to accompany the film!

Address

National Sporting Library & Museum; 102 The Plains Road; Middleburg, VA 20117

Congressman John Lewis Speaks at Georgetown Presbyterian Church

November 15th, 2015 at 09:30 AM | Free | info@gtownpres.org | Tel: (202) 338-1644 | Event Website

Congressman John Lewis speaks at Georgetown Presbyterian Church on the topic of race and the church. He will be joined by Andrew Aydin, co-author of Lewis’s graphic novel trilogy March, and moderator Susan Page, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief and GPC elder. The panel discussion begins at 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public.

Address

3115 P Street, NW

Jackson Art Center Open Studios

November 15th, 2015 at 12:00 PM | Free | nancysmurphy@aol.com | Tel: 240-601-7185 | Event Website

Wander the old Jackson School on R Street, home (since mid ’80s) to 40+ artists who paint, draw, sculpt and work in photography, ceramics, and assemblage in the old classrooms. New:

• Shop a table of original art. 100 percent of costs donated toDC’s Homeless Children’s Playtime Project.

• Join a children’s fall mural: East courtyard, 3-4 pm. Come one, come all, nice weather only.

All free and open to everyone. Live music, refreshments.

Address

3050 R Street, NW

THE KING’S SINGERS

November 15th, 2015 at 05:00 PM | $40.00 | sam@stjohnsgeorgetown.org | Tel: 202-338-1796 | Event Website

The Georgetown Concert Series presents THE KING’S SINGERS. This remarkable sextet has delighted audiences worldwide for more than 40 years with incomparable musicianship, charm, and wit. They are counted among the world’s most elite classical performers, celebrated for their commitment to perfection in blend, balance, and intonation.

Address

St. John’s Episcopal Church; 3240 O St. NW

Fashion Group International Presents Men in Motion

November 16th, 2015 at 07:00 PM | $20-$35 | heather@fifthandmainpr.com | Event Website

The Men in Motion workshop will be a panel discussion talk on the male’s perspective of the predominately female-dominated fashion industry moderated by Michael McCarthy from DC Modern Luxury Magazine and complimentary gourmet bites to enjoy.

Panelists will include

Tobiah Taylor, Under Armour

Renatto Balladares, Urban Outfitters

Gary Williams, Masterwilliams Photography

Mike Gilman, Grooming Lounge

FGIDCMen

Address

The Loft at 600 F; 600 F Street NW

Free Chamber Concert

November 17th, 2015 at 12:00 PM | Free | education@dumbartonhouse.org | Tel: 2023372288 | Event Website

Join us for a free chamber concert of music circa 1800 with the Friday Morning Music Club. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue ballroom. Please enter into the ballroom through the lower terrace. Groups are welcome. Seats are first come, first served.

Address

Dumbarton House, 2715 Q Street, NW