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Wednesday, October 9th
Howard Hoffman Distinguished Lecture at GWU: Solution Pitching
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dan Gordon, Technology Partner at Valhalla Partners, a Tysons, VA-based venture capital firm investing in next-generation infrastructure and digital media, will discuss an approach to better presentations he calls "Solution Pitching." A reception with complimentary food and beverage will take place in the common area outside of Duques 651, followed by a brief lecture from Mr. Gordon, and finishing with Q&A from the audience. Dan Gordon has over thirty years of experience working with technology, as a computer scientist, software developer, manager, analyst, and entrepreneur. He has a B.A cum laude from Harvard University and an M.S. degree from NYU in Computer Science. He is a Professional Member of the IEEE and ACM. He lives in DC with his wife and two children.
The Howard Hoffmand Distinguished Lecture Series is sponsored by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE).
The George Washington University, Duques 651
2201 G St NW
Metro: Foggy Bottom
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Thursday, October 10th
Film Screening of "Fate of a Salesman" at Atlas on H St NE
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join WHUT for a screening of the film "Fate of a Salesman" followed by a Q&A with the directors and film subjects. The film examines America’s changing urban landscape through the lens of one store, Men’s Fashion Center in Washington, DC which, in its 60th year of business, is at the brink of closure. The screening will be preceded by a performance from The Southern Gospel Singers. Fate of a Salesman: trailer.
At Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NE
Metro: Gallery Pl - Chinatown and take the X2 bus that runs along H St, or Union Station and take a taxi or bus.
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Thursday, October 10th
Free Travel Writing Workshop with authors Dana Sachs and Tiffany Hawk
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Plus, wine and snacks!
In this two-hour workshop and Q&A, you'll learn some of the secrets of strong writing and how to get published using what you already know, even if you don’t have any writing experience, yet. Dana Sachs is a former journalist and the acclaimed author of several books of fiction and nonfiction, including The House on Dream Street: Memoir of an American Woman in Vietnam and The Secret of the Nightingale Palace. Tiffany Hawk is the author of the novel Love Me Anyway and a travel writer whose stories can be seen in such publications as The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler and on NPR’s “All Things Considered.”
One More Page Books in Arlington, VA
2200 N. Westmoreland Street
Metro: East Falls Church, take a right upon exiting the station onto N. 19th Street. This will turn into Westmoreland Street. Store will be on left-hand side.
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Friday, October 11th
Opals and more at The Goldsmiths in Bethesda, MD
5:00pm - 8:00pm
View a collection of unique opal and opal jewelry and enjoy food and refreshments at The Goldsmiths in Bethesda.
The Goldsmiths
7700 Wisconsin Ave - Bethesda, MD
Metro: Bethesda, for those driving, they validate parking for up to 2 hours at Bethesda Place Garage
PEARLS of DC Launch Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Note: Fundraiser, by donation, tax dectible, no minimum
Wine tasting, Cocktails & Light Fare will be served
Kimberly Niono kicks off the debut of her charity PEARLS of DC! PEARLS, People using Education and Arts to Really improve their LiveS, is an organization that engages low-income DC residents in workforce preparation, computer literacy and equips them with essential job skills training. It's also Kimberly's birthday! In lieu of birthday gifts please consider donating to PEARLS, a 501(c)(3).
Potomac Place Tower, Community Room
800 4th St SW
Metro: Waterfront, just a few blocks walk
Taylor Carson plays live at Whitlow's on Wilson
10:00pm - 12:00am
Taylor Carson performs at this popular Clarendon bar.
Whitlow's on Wilson
2854 Wilson Blvd - Arlington, VA
Metro: Clarendon
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Candlelight Vigil Honoring Matthew Shepard and National Coming Out Day
outside of Ford's Theatre
10:15pm - 10:45pm
RSVP requested so they know how many people to expectOn October 11, 2013, following a performance of The Laramie Project, Ford’s Theatre will host a candlelight vigil outside of the theatre in honor of Matthew Shepard and National Coming Out Day. This vigil will take place despite the government shutdown, as we will be outside on the sidewalk by Ford's Theatre. Matthew’s father, Dennis Shepard, will make remarks. Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington will lead an interfaith moment of silence. Members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, directed by Dr. Thea Kano, will sing.
Back Story for those who may not know it: In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a gay college student living in Laramie, Wyoming, was abducted, tied to a fence, beaten and left to die on the outskirts of town by two assailants. He died shortly after midnight on October 12, 1998, with his family by his side. His murder claimed national and international attention and has become one of the most widely known anti-gay hate crimes in American history.
Ford's Theatre
511 10th St NW
Metro: Metro Center, also close to Gallery Pl - Chinatown
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Saturday, October 11th
Family Photography Workshop with Enoch Chan
12:30pm
How to Photograph Your Kids: Family Photography workshop with Enoch Chan.
Art on 8th Monroe Street Market Arts Plaza
716 Monroe St NE
Metro: Brookland - CUA, right by the metro, or take a bus, see metro trip-planner for bus access
Hispanic Heritage: Topicos de Importancia Conversation and Short Film Screenings
2:00pm - 6:00pm
An afternoon community conversation and film. Screening of three short films: Perspectives of Teen Homelessness by young filmmakers in the Gandhi Brigade, To Dream, by Mauricio Ventura, and clips from Our Dearly Deported by Susan Cruz, Director of Sin Frontera. Discussions led by these local filmmakers regarding the creation of films for the community.
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
7995 Georgia Ave - in Silver Spring, MD
Metro: Silver Spring or take a bus closer, see metro for bus access
Free Concert with Mary Alouette at The Lot at Union Kitchen
7:00pm
Marya Louette performs a free show.
The Lot @ Union Kitchen
1100 3rd St NE (map)
Metro: NoMa - Gallaudet U, a.ka. New York Ave
Stories & Songwriters at Ebenezers Coffeehouse
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Free show hosted by Tiffany Thompson. This month features Hayward Williams, Anitra Jay, & Kelley McRae.
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
201 F Street NE (map)
Metro: Union Station, walk a few blocks
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Sunday, October 13th
Author Jennifer Chambers "Watershed Adventures of a Water Bottle" Barnes & Noble Bethesda, MD
12:00pm
NOOK special event at Barnes & Noble in Bethesda. Jennifer Chambers will read her science book for young teens, Watershed Adventures of a Water Bottle.
Barnes & Noble
4801 Bethesda Ave - Bethesda, MD
Metro: Bethesda
Screening - New Season Community Cinema DC "The Graduates" at Busboys and Poets 14 & V
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Just in time for back to school, ITVS Community Cinema kicks off its 2013 - 2014 season with Bernardo Ruiz's "The Graduates." This Busboys and Poets event will feature episode 2, the "Boys" hour of the 2-part special followed by a Q&A (speakers are TBA). This episode profiles three young Latinos who have overcome enormous challenges, through the help of family, friends and community organizations, en route to completing their education:Episode 1 or the "Girls" hour (part of ITVS's Women and Girls Lead initiative) will be screened at Community Cinema events at the Washington DCJCC on October 20th and Hill Center on October 22nd.
Busboys and Poets
14th & V St NW
Metro: U St or take the Circulator bus to 14th & U
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Monday, October 14th
"Five Years Later: Lessons from the 2008 Financial Crisis"
as part of the French American Global Forum Series at AU
7:00pm - 9:00pm
A reception with light refreshments will follow the event.
In association with the School of International Service of the American University (Washington, DC), a second series of debates will take place at the university campus starting in October 2013. Each debate will feature speakers from both sides of the Atlantic, and institutions such as Brookings, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), etc. The first discussion on October 14th, will focus on the 2008 Financial Crisis. Five years later, what lessons were learned? Introductions by Frelochdelochric Doreloch, Minister-counselor, Embassy of France to the United States; James Goldgeier, Dean, School for International Service; and Romuald Sciora, President, French-American Global Forum. Panel:
Anne-Celochcile Robert, Director, International Editions of Le Monde Diplomatique
Wendy Kristianasen, Director, Le Monde Diplomatique English Edition
Dr Ibrahim Warde, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Dr Arturo Porzecanski, School of International Service
Dr Michael Shank, Director of The foreign policy program at the Friends Committee on National Legislation and Senior Fellow at the French American Global Forum
American University, Abramson Family Founders Room, SIS Building
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW - main campus address
Metro: Tenleytown and take the free AU Shuttle
Jason Brown plays live at Buzz Bakery in Alexandria VA
8:00pm
All ages, live music at cupcake shop.
Buzz Bakery Coffee & Lounge
901 Slaters Lane - Alexandria, VA
Metro: Braddock Rd and walk .8 miles, about 16 minutes, view walking map from metro, there may also be a bus that will get you closer.
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