Washington DC

MedStar National Rehabilitation Network will be hosting its 2014 Gala Victory Awards®, Thursday, October 30 at the Marriott Marquis (901 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C., 20001) at 6 p.m.

On Thursday, October 16, 2014, Bill Thoet and his partners in the newly formed NBP Group, LLC will host a grand opening party at the new Georgetown Piano Bar, located at 3287 M Street, NW, 20007.  The event is open to the public and there is no cover charge to enter and enjoy the world-class live entertainment from one of the area’s most recognized pianists, Hunter Lang, playing dueling pianos with guest pianist Bill Whitman.  Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening along with a cash bar.  100% of the proceeds from the sales of Samuel Adams ($6 each) and martinis

The Founder Institute in DC and PayPal want to support entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas on monetization. Join us for an informational event where you can meet local Directors, ask questions and learn how the strongest applicant in our upcoming DCFI class can qualify to receive the Startup Blueprint Scholarship - worth $1,000.

Help reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Western Maryland Walk to End Alzheimer’s®.  Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter, the event provides an opportunity for the community to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities and clinical trial enrollment, to support programs and services.

This encore presentation of an event first shown in 2013, will offer an exclusive private view of the British Museum’s blockbuster show Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum. This special encore features an edited tour appropriate for all ages so that younger audiences can attend and enjoy this unique experience. The exhibition focuses on the homes and lives of the inhabitants of the thriving industrial hub of Pompeii and the small seaside town of Herculaneum nearly 2,000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD.

This exhibition offers cinema audiences an exclusive private view of the BP-sponsored exhibition Vikings: Life and Legend. Introduced by historians and broadcasters Michael Wood and Bettany Hughes, and featuring Exhibition Curator Gareth Williams and British Museum Director Neil MacGregor, this showcase  will take the viewer through the exhibition, getting up close to objects and exploring the global contacts of the Vikings –  ships and swords, burials and beliefs, language and legacy.