Embassy of Sweden St. Lucia After Dark Ball in Georgetown

Embassy of Sweden St. Lucia After Dark Ball in Georgetown Holiday Cocktail Gala and Celebration of Lights

In these darkest of winter nights, the International Club of DC and Friends of House of Sweden cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a magical candlelit evening on the eve of Santa Lucia. A unique and unforgettable gala of Swedish holiday traditions, dancing and elegance awaits you at the Swedish Embassy – House of Sweden in the heart of Georgetown.

Festivities for the evening include:

:: Singco Rhythm Orchestra for an exciting night of dancing:: Swedish Lucia Procession
:: Swedish hors d'oeuvres
:: Rooftop winter bar with mulled wine and Swedish gingerbread snaps
:: A premium open bar including Swedish spirits
:: Extravagant dessert buffet
:: and many more wonderful surprises!

Our gala celebrates the tradition of Swedish Lucia, a blend of pre-Christmas festivities that warms the hearts and nourishes the soul before Lucia Night, the longest night of the year. Enjoy the spirited sounds of the Singco Rhythm Orchestra’s as you dance the night away amidst the glittering lights of Georgetown with the DC skyline and monuments at a distance.

Mingle with friends at the rooftop winter bar, where we will be serving Swedish Glögg, a warm, spicy mulled wine with blanched almonds and raisins, along with ginger snaps. We light up the night with images of romantic Swedish winter landscapes and spectacular aurora borealis. Enjoy a special Lucia performance of heavenly carols, sung by traditionally dressed Lucia performers.
VIP tickets will grant you early access to the festivities at 8:00 PM, a champagne reception, first taste of the Embassy Chef’s selective Swedish hors d'oeuvres, and a special performance by the Singco Rhythm Orchestra’s 3-piece jazz ensemble.

::: Requested Attire Black Tie or Cocktail Attire Requested.

:::: Tickets and Registration Please reserve your tickets online in advance. Please note that the event is expected to be sold out and there will be no door sales. Kindly note that our celebration is presented as a holiday cocktail gala reception and not a dinner function.

All RSVPs MUST be made through the ICDC website.

$40 General admission tickets for admission to the gala at 9PM$55 VIP tickets with admission that includes intimate VIP champagne reception at 8PM

:::: Purchase tickets online: http://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventGUID=8DDDE826-2B47-4973-8942-AA088F34B0EC

:::: Address
Embassy of Sweden/House of Sweden
2900 K Street, N.W
Washington, DC 20007


:::: About the Embassy of Sweden

The new Embassy of Sweden building in Washington DC - House of Sweden - was inaugurated in October 2006. With its wood–patterned glass facade, House of Sweden has become a spectacular new landmark on the Georgetown Waterfront. The building is not only the home of the Embassy of Sweden but also the Scandinavian business community, an event center, the Embassy of Iceland and corporate apartments. Since the opening over 100,000 people have visited the building and participated in the Embassy program events and exhibitions which have presented Swedish culture, science, enterprise, art and music to a large American and international audience.

:::: About Swedish Lucia

The Swedish Lucia is a blend of traditions. The Saint Lucia lived in Syracuse, a martyr who died in 304. In the old almanac, Lucia Night was the longest of the year. By morning people needed extra nourishment. This also presaged the Christmas fast, which began on Lucia Day.

The first recorded appearance of a white-clad Lucia in Sweden was in a country house in 1764. The custom did not become universally popular in Swedish society until in the 1927 when a Stockholm newspaper arranged a contest to choose a Lucia to represent the city.
Lucia is celebrated in practically every Swedish home, community, office, school and club. Lucia with a crown of candles in her hair, accompanied by a train of maidens, all dressed in white brings Coffee and Lucia buns. They all sing the traditional Lucia carols.

All RSVPs MUST be made through the ICDC website.

:::: Purchase tickets online: http://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventGUID=8DDDE826-2B47-4973-8942-AA088F34B0EC

Recess Lounge DC | Soft Opening Weekend

Recess Lounge DC Soft Opening Weekend
Recess Weekend Soft Opening Party Recess Washington 727 15th St. NW

Its finally the hear the soft opening week for Recess Lounge DC. The district has another place for young professionals to release and have a little recess.

The concept for the parties so far at this venue is a little different from the norm. There is no huge push for table and bottle service, there is no super exclusive list. This soft opening weekend the focus is on the sonic architects and mixologist that will be spinning at the venue this weekend.

The ownership hopes to have the DJ become the draw for the rotating nightly lineup. According to reps at the venue: "[it] promises to break the mold and provide an alternative to the bars and nightclubs currently in the area. Recess will be a sanctuary for high profile out-of-towners, D.C. tastemakers and celebrities with the goal of enriching local nightlife with quality music, great drinks and courteous service."

This Friday will feature DJ Deemo (Current Lounge) who has been rocking the outdoor deck at Current for a majority of the summer. On Saturday, DIMITRIS GEORGE( Hipster Overkill) will rock the venue with his unique style that has earned him a following all across the district.

Here is a list of the some of the deejays that will be spinning at the venue:

Harry Hotter (DC) - Jahsonic (DC) - Huck Fin (DC) - Daryl Francis (DC) - Jerome Baker III (DC) - Cam Jus (DC) - Steve Starks (DC)Nacey (DC) - Mr. Mauricio (Miami) - DJ Dimples (Miami) - DJ Mary Mac (NYC) - DJ Cassidy (NYC) - DJ Berrie (NYC) - DJ D-Nice (NYC) - Terry Urban (Cleveland)

Make sure you arrive early for this event that is slated to start at 10pm.

Recess Lounge DC
727 15th St
Washington, DC 20005-2168
(202) 637-7667
One block from the W HOTEL & THE WHITE HOUSE
www.RecessDC.com

Mimosa’s in Paris with Chanel | International Club DC

Mimosa’s with Chanel International Club DC 2009 Fall Fashion Presentation

Just in time for the Hollidays, the International Club of DC is presenting a fashion seminar on December 12th at Neiman Marcus featuring the hottest looks for 2009 from Chanel.

Your afternoon starts with a reception with appetizers and mimosas offering you the opportunity to meet other fashionable ICDC members. Afterwards, let us take you on a journey to Paris where you will discover color and fashion that is a part of Chanel’s upcoming fall lineup. We conclude the afternoon with a question and answer session and you will take home a special gift bag from Neiman Marcus (with purchase).

To get more information about this event, please go to http://www.internationalclubdc.com/
Please note that space for our afternoon of Parisian fashion is limited to ensure a good experience for all the participants. Please reserve your tickets soon, as the event is expected to sell out.
Requested AttireCasual chic

Tentative Agenda* (Agenda is subject to change)Meet other ICDC members while enjoying appitizers with mimosas

Introduction to Chanel's Fall 2009 color and fashion lines
- Discover new Chanel products
~Prepping the canvas
~ Selecting a foundation and formula that best satisfies your skin's needs
~ Concealer ~ Powder ~ Special effects
~Q & A session on makeup, color, techniques, skincare, foundation
~ Eye workshop
~ Lip and blush ~ Fragrance quiz what Chanel fragrance are you
~Wrap up and final questions
~ Take home a Neiman Marcus beauty gift with you, with purchase!

Tickets and Registration: Tickets are only $29 for a limited time and $45 afterwards. Please reserve your tickets soon, as space is limited.

Cancellation Policy: Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer refunds or cancelations on online transactions. AddressPlease meet us at the CHanel Counter of the Chevy Chase Neiman Marcus. Look for an ICDC representative will welcome and guide you to the event.

Saturday, December 12, 2009
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Neiman Marcus

5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW

Washington DC 20015

History of CHANEL:

The House of Chanel, more commonly known as Chanel, is a Parisian fashion house in France founded by Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel. Founded in 1910, the small shop selling ladies headwear had moved to the upmarket Rue Cambon within a year. The house became especially famous with the elegant little black dress and its signature Chanel No. 5 fragrance - so called because she was given a set of five samples by the perfumeur Ernest Beaux. She had instructed him to create a fragarance that should be "All about scent and nothing about the bottle." Out of the five scents samples, she preferred No. 5. "It will bring me luck," she declared. Ernext Beaux also created four other perfumes for Chanel; the are the little known Bois d'Illes, No. 22, Cuir de Russie, and Gardenie. However, Gardenie has recently been re-released by the House in 2005 with international acclaim, a scent that fuses jasmine with musks.

Chanel revolutionized haute couture fashion by replacing the traditional corset with the comfort and casual elegance of simple suits and dresses. She introduced to the world her signature cardigan jacket in 1925 and signature “little black dress” in 1926, introducing a more sultry and seductive definition to “sexy.” She had numerous other major successes that changed the fashion industry including the ever popular "'Chanel suit'", an elegant creation composed of a knee-length skirt and trim, boxy jacket, traditionally made of wooven wool with black sewing trim and gold buttons, worn with large costume-pearl necklaces. Elite women of high socities around the world began to flock to the now legendary Rue Cambon boutique to commission couture outfits from her. The House of Chanel has become an icon of elegance, as well as the ultimate sign of French high class, la coquettrie.

RECESS LOUNGE DC - Soft Opening Coming Soon

RECESS LOUNGE DC - Soft Opening Coming Soon

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Don't you remember the good ole days when you heard the words recess and your hearts almost skipped a beat knowing it was time to play in the sandbox and get away from boring classroom. Those were my memories and I know the same can be said for many of you. Those feelings of happiness and sheer fun are what the owners of the brand new Recess are planning on sharing with patrons.

In the space that used to house the former Asian themed Geisha Lounge DC, former University of Maryland roommates and nightlife fixtures have created Recess. This subterranean lounge which is just steps away from W Hotel and Old Ebbitt Grill, is set to become one of the District's new nightlife destinations.

The venue is lined with black leather couches that are elevated from the main dance floor. The walls features recessed wooden columns and led light elements bathing the walls in changing hues. In front of the gorgeous wood dance floor, stands the deejay booth that feature deejays from all over the district and the nation. Initial plans are for the venue to run 7 days a week with different theme nights and rotating ambassadors for each of those nights.

The Soft Opening is slated for Black Friday on November 27th with Jahsonic

Recess Lounge DC
727 15th St NW
Washington, DC

202.637.7667

Christmas on the Potomac and ICE at the Gaylord National

Christmas on the Potomac and ICE at the Gaylord National

Gaylord National presents the return of Christmas on the Potomac — an awe-inspiring holiday celebration that features live
musical performances, an indoor snowfall every night, a suspended 60-foot glass Christmas tree, and much more!

This is the for the the first time the ICE event comes to the Gaylord National... an indoor wonderland sculpted from two million pounds of ice and kept at a chilling 9 degrees. The 15,000-square-foot attraction will feature 10 different holiday scenes, including ice slides standing more than 2 stories tall!

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Run Times: Thursday- 11/19 - Sun 1/10/10 (7PM)
201 Waterfront St
National Harbor, MD

DC OFFICIAL SAEED YOUNAN ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

DC OFFICIAL SAEED YOUNAN ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Next week is the official DC Album release party at Muse Lounge DC.

On Nov 27th on the DC's true house talents is releasing his spotlight 2 album.

If you have partied with LITON EVENTS, you know how Saeed can rip a party.

Free T-shirts, Posters, CD's, and full album download links for your iPOD to those who come early.

November 27th
10pm
Muse Lounge DC
717 6th. Street. NW
21+

Terra Cotta Warriors at National Geographic Museum DC

Terra Cotta Warriors National Geographic Museum DC
EXHIBIT CLOSES 2010 March 31 (not 2010 March 18)
Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Now, you can stand face-to-face with these terra cotta warriors. In November 2009, National Geographic Museum will host Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, an exhibition featuring treasures from the tomb complex including 15 life-size figures, weapons, armor, coins, and more. Don't miss this chance to see the largest collection of significant artifacts from China ever to travel to the United States.

National Geographic Museum
17th & M Streets NW
Washington, DC

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/terracottawarriors/index.html

LITON EVENTS & eBay's Mobile Boutique in DC

LITON EVENTS & eBay's Mobile Boutique Coming to DC

LITON EVENTS are joining forces with eBay to spread holiday cheer this year to the District area by bringing the eBay Mobile Boutique. The mobile eBay Marketplace, on a 12 city tour and for the ! There have left Chicago and they are on there way to D.C.

The mobile boutique will showcase interactive shopping kiosks, hot holiday merchandise and virtual windows with live auctions on the site from local eBay sellers. Personal shoppers will be on hand to help you find and purchase your holiday gifts and have them shipped wherever you’d like!

So stop by when you get a chance this week.

eBay Mobile Boutique will be at Union Station on:
Thursday, November 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (EST)
Friday, November 20 from 11a.m.-6 p.m. (EST)

We’ll be making status updates on our Facebook Page and tweeting from @eBay with info and updates on how to win $50 gift cards at the eBay Mobile Boutique!

Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/litonevents.com

You can find additional information about the eBay Mobile Boutique, as well as the holiday’s hottest trends at http://www.ebayholiday.com/Washington-DC. Be sure to check back to the site regularly for updates to all stops on eBay’s Mobile Boutique tour.

At their traveling Mobile Boutique, Ebaywill be matching donations for every dollar donated via the Give At Checkout program, up to $200,000. Give At Checkout allows you to add a $1 (or greater) donation at checkout to any eBay purchase paid through PayPal to a featured eBay Giving Works nonprofit. In addition, they will match all purchases made at the eBay Holiday Store, up to $200,000, from November 20 through November 29, 2009. Proceeds collected during the eBay holiday program will benefit leading nonprofits selected by eBay.

Featured nonprofits include: Global Giving, Grammy in the Schools, Oxfam, PeaceJam, Right to Play, Save the Children, Share Our Strength, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Starlight, Toys for Tots, U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Young Story Tellers and YouthAIDS.

Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
http://www.unionstationdc.com/