Washington DC

Santa will be stopping by the Kennedy Center's Roof Terrace Restaurant on the three Sundays before his yearly Christmas Eve journey. He'll be your host at the 13th Annual Brunch with Santa on November 29th, December 13th and 20th. Children of all ages and their families can enjoy the critically acclaimed Kitchen Buffet Brunch and visit with Jolly Old St. Nick. There are two seatings, 11-11:45am and 1-1:45pm. Reservations are required. For details and reservations, call the Roof Terrace Restaurant at 202-416-8555.

Join the Roof Terreace Restaurant & Bar for a four-course dinner paired with a selection of French wines by Chef de Cuisine Vatche Benguian and Pastry Chef Ben McCormick. There will also be a discussion led by professional chef and author Summer Whitford. For details and reservations, call the Roof Terrace Restaurant at 202-416-8555 or visit www.roofterracerestaurant.com.

EMERGING CYBER THREATS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS WHAT: Secure networks hacked...critical information stolen without a trace….government websites brought down… Cyber espionage looms as a chilling and little understood threat. As we witness the rise of cyber warfare, just how vulnerable are we? A distinguished panel of experts will explore the wide range of current threats, the steps the government and businesses are taking to combat areas of vulnerability, and the challenges that lie ahead in the rapidly evolving cyber realm.

PINK JAMS!, a Washington, D.C. area project combining live music events, arts and fashion with the promotion of breast cancer awareness, announces a breast cancer benefit concert featuring The Justin Trawick Group and Memphis 59 on November 18th, 2009. Both bands, all D.C. based musicians, will perform live to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The benefit show, “PINK JAMS! at the Ballroom,” is hoping to attract hundreds of men and women to show support for the cause.

Enjoy an evening under the stars at A Night at The Yards, a festive and casual benefit party on DC’s hottest new spot on the waterfront. The party will feature high-energy jazz band, Trombone Shorty, from New Orleans with several members of George Clinton’s P. Funk Band performing as the opening act. Guests will enjoy great food, beer, and wine provided by DC’s favorite restaurants and caterers.

Cook with Celebrity Chef Roberto Donna at His Home, Oct/Nov Schedule Internationally renowned chef Roberto Donna is opening his home for you to enjoy a fabulous opportunity to cook with him. Classes will be held in his private residence in McLean, VA and include apron, recipes, and a 5-course meal with wine from his private cellar. Roberto will decide the menu the day of the class, depending on what he finds fresh at market. If you have dietary restrictions, substitutions can be made. Please let me know upon making a reservation.