Washington DC

Celebrate the senses of spring! More than 250 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople invite spring cleaners and sun-seekers to awaken their senses and treat themselves to fine, contemporary crafts. Jury-selected craftspeople personally show and sell one-of-a-kind handmade items in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography and fine art.

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg will feature:

Celebrate the senses of spring! More than 250 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople invite spring cleaners and sun-seekers to awaken their senses and treat themselves to fine, contemporary crafts. Jury-selected craftspeople personally show and sell one-of-a-kind handmade items in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography and fine art.

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg will feature:

Girls Night Out is returning to DC and you’re invited! Discover unique designers, sip our delectable drinks, and cap your night with some pretty pampering and glorious Goodie Bags (trust us, you don’t want to miss the goodies).

Date: Wednesday March 13 and Thursday March 14, 2012

Time: 5pm-10pm

Place: DAR Constitution Hall
1776 D St. NW (17th & 18th Sts. NW) Washington, District of Columbia 20006

Shecky’s Goodie Bag tickets: $30-in Advance

General Admission tickets: $10-in Advance

WHAT:

Charity in Chocolate – A Delicious Fashion Show features over 70 of DC’s best chefs who will demonstrate their talents with sweet and savory tasting stations. Daring chefs will transform chocolate into fashionable couture for models to display on the runway. Attendees will also enjoy an open bar and a silent auction filled with art, jewelry, sports memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, etc.

WHAT: Jeff and Barbara Black, Chef/Owners of Black Restaurant Group and the newly opened Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Black Jack restaurants, are pleased to host a pre-release party for Port City Brewing Company’s Revival Stout. On Saturday, March 17th from 2 PM to 4 PM, Bill Butcher, Owner of Port City Brewing Company, and Brad Blymier, Co-Owner of War Shore Oyster Company, will be at Black Jack to debut their special edition beer that was specially created to have an affinity for oysters and seafood.