RSS FeedNovember 6: “Glacial Balance” Film Screening and Discussion At Koshland
An interesting film and discussion, “Glacial Balance,” is coming to the Koshland Science Museum (6th and E St NW) on Thursday, November 6.
The film director (Ethan Steinman) and a scientist featured in the film (Lonnie Thompson) will screen and talk about the making of this film, which includes first-hand accounts of the impacts of climate change on people and communities across South America and insights about the long-term consequences of glacial ice melt. With stunning scenery and images, the film presents a vivid depiction of how scientists collect and preserve ice cores from mountain glaciers and describes the importance of collecting and analyzing data from ice cores.
Admission is $10 ($7 for students) and includes pizza and light refreshments. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite and more information on the film and event can be found here.
Meet The Election Candidates Downtown At The Hamilton On October 23
The Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association is hosting a pre-election breakfast roundtable so that downtown business and residents can hear directly from the electoral candidates for the upcoming general elections on November 4. The details follow below:
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting Reminder
Meet the Candidates
Thursday, October 23, 8:15am
Location
The Hamilton
600 14th Street, NW
Metro: Metro Center, exit 13th and G streets
Agenda
Continental Breakfast 8:15 – 8:40am
Candidate Panels 8:45am
Mayoral Candidates
At Large DC Council Member David Catania (IND)
Former At Large DC Council Member Carol Schwartz (IND)
At Large DC Council Candidates
At Large Council Member Anita Bonds (DEM)
Elissa Silverman (IND)
Robert White (IND)
Attorney General Candidates
Lorie Master (DEM)
Karl Racine (DEM)
Paul Zuckerberg (DEM)
ANC Candidates
John Tinpe – ANC 2C01
Harold Closter – ANC 2C02
Kevin Wilsey – ANC 2C03
Jeffrey Higgins – ANC 2C03
Note: Ward 4 Council Member Muriel Bowser (DEM) Candidate for Mayor was invited but declined. DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (DEM) Candidate for DC Council Chairman was invited but has not yet responded.
RSVP via email by noon Tuesday, October 21 to Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org – please respond if you plan on attending this meeting as it will help our host prepare.
If there are issues affecting Penn Quarter not presented previously that you would like the candidates to be made aware of, please include them in your response to Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names and affiliations of all people attending
Foodie Radar: Parties and Celebrations
Here are just of a few fun foodie events coming to the area that are on our radar.
Today: As announced on WaPo, there’s a new way to dinner party in DC with kitchensurfing.com, an online marketplace that connects private chefs and party hosts.
Thursday, October 16: Be part of the solution to ending world hunger on World Food Day. Dine at any of Jose Andres’ ThinkFoodGroup restaurants and 10% of sales will go to World Central Kitchen. Or you can help with a twitterfest, #toastafarmer #wfd2014
Sunday, October 19: Eat the Rich (1839 7th St., NW) Anniversary Party, Umlaut O’Clock, featuring $1 oysters and drink specials
Sunday, October 19: Poste (555 8th St., NW) hosts Burger Battle to benefit Brainfood with 7 area chefs competing for “best burger” bragging rights.
Monday, October 20: Oyamel (401 7th St., NW) Day of the Dead Celebration Kick-off Party. Tickets available here.
Sunday, October 26: Join Mario Batali and Jim Webster (Washington Post) for a luncheon at Zaytinya (701 9th St., NW) to celebrate their new cookbook, America Farm to Table. Portion of the proceeds benefit FreshFarm Markets. Tickets available here.
Thursday, November 13: Join Heart’s Delight and the American Heart Association for a special screening of the film, “American Wine Story,” at E Street Cinema (555 11th St., NW) with reception and wine tasting. Tickets available here.
Cava Mezze Grill Opens Today In Chinatown At 11 AM (707 H St NW)
Cava Mezze Grill, a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant, is opening its sixth location today in Chinatown at 707 H Street NW. We passed by last night and saw the pre-opening mingling and the sign on the door confirmed that this location opens today at 11 am.
The Cava Community Day tradition is to offer free lunch (rice bowls, salads, pitas) between 11 am and 2 pm on opening day where donations are encouraged with local non-profit partners benefiting from the full take in the till for the 3 hour period. MicroGreens and City Blossoms will be the beneficiaries from the #CavaChinatown branch’s opening. Full hours today are 11 am to 10 pm.
Cava Mezze Grill
707 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001