651 Florida Ave, NW courtesy HalfSmoke
From an email:
“HalfSmoke is pleased to unveil a collection of new frozen cocktails to help beat the heat this summer. Frozen libations will be available for guests on HalfSmoke’s 35-seat patio exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September 6, 2020. All three frozen beverages are 16 ounces, priced at $10 each. Highlights include the Frosé, frozen rosé wine; the Piña Colada with rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice and the Margarita with tequila, lime, triple sec and agave syrup.
Additionally, the full-service casual restaurant located in the heart of Shaw is also offering a special Wear Your Pride Milkshake which will be available throughout the month of June. Priced at $5, the milkshake is made with vanilla ice cream with food coloring, pixie sticks and sprinkles, topped with whipped cream. Guests can add one of HalfSmoke’s house spirits to create a boozy milkshake for an additional $3. 5% of sales of these milkshakes will be donated to the Capital Pride Alliance. Milkshakes are available for carryout, delivery & patio dining. Guests will also receive 15% off the Wear Your Pride milkshake as part of their Sweet Tooth Sunday promotion: spend $15 or more and get 15% off select regular and boozy milkshakes.”
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You are cordially invited to the Embassy of Austria for a thrilling evening with Mozart. What a better way to spend Christmas and Hannukah! Our full orchestra and lead singers, some of whom sing at the Met, will appeal to teens as they begin their journey to the classics! We expect to be sold out soon…..
Get your tickets now!
Under the Gracious Patronage of H.E. Petra Schneebauer, Ambassador of Austria
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Julien Benichou, Conductor
featuring:
Kevin Short as Figaro
Manna K. Jones as Susanna
Stephen Powell as Count Almaviva
Laquita Mitchell as Contessa
Anna Kelly as Cherubino
Maggie Polglaze as Barbarina
John Gibney as Bartolo
Leah Heater as Marcellina
Christopher Jon Hartung as Antonio & Don Curzio
Narration provided by Robin Phillips
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Embassy of Austria
3524 International Court NW
Washington, DC 20008
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Doors Open/Cocktails 6:30 pm
Performance including Intermission 7:15 pm
Wine Reception with Heavy Hors d’oeuvres 9:15 to 10:30 pm
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Tickets:
Box Seats $250
Orchestra Reserved $150
Unreserved $125
Seniors (over 65 years old) Unreserved $80 [sold out]
Students with ID $50
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Come solve a crime that took place in Takoma Park 130 years ago!
HouseMouse Books and Vintage is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop II, our new limited-run escape room experience. Escape the Bookshop II is a unique group puzzle game that is based on a real crime that took place in Takoma Park around 130 years ago. It is designed and created by HouseMouse to be played in our atmospheric little bookshop. This is not your typical corporate escape room and makes for a memorable evening out with friends or family!
Bookings are now open for game dates in January through April 2024. The game generally takes place Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM but special arrangements can be made upon request. It is designed to be played by a group of 3 to 6 people (ages 16+) and lasts for one hour. No prior escape room experience is needed to enjoy the game.
Menopause Relief: Bebloom Gummies Launch Party at Ms. Moxie’s Moon…
Unlock the secret to menopause serenity at Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This free event celebrates the exclusive launch of bebloom menopause gummies, a groundbreaking supplement designed for women and crafted
FONA’s Winter Festival & Christmas Tree Sale
Stop by the Winter Festival & Christmas Tree Sale at the U.S. National Arboretum on Saturday, December 3rd from 10 AM and 4 PM.
Shop from over 30 local vendors at the Holiday Market, enjoy free holiday-themed family activities, and