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Wyclef Jean In Conversation with NPR’s Michel Martin:

Sixth And I
600 I Street Northwest
Thursday, September 20th, 2012
7:30pm – 9:30pm | $35

Touching on poverty, immigration, religion, father/son relationships, and celebrity, Purpose: An Immigrants Story is the multi-platinum musician, producer, and actors revelation-filled memoir.

Born and raised in Haiti until moving to New York at age nine, Wyclef discusses his experiences as an outsider and as a translator for his parents. He struggled with English but in high school found the perfect way to learn it: by rapping. At church, he learned to play instruments that would forever shape his sound and interest in hip hop, rock, and jazz.

In Purpose, Wyclef gives the inside story of The Fugees. He also reflects on his commitment to helping rebuild Haiti, as well as his exploratory bid for president of the island nation. Wyclef will be interviewed by Michel Martin, host of NPRs Tell Me More.

This event is just one of a few events on Wyclefs book tour where he will perform a set of his latest music! Book signing to follow.
Admission: Tickets are $35 and include 1 copy of the book. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling TicketFly (877.435.9849). There is a $1.50 fee per ticket for phone orders. Doors open at 6:30

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Brewmaster’s Ingredient Series:

Washington Wine Academy
1201 South Eads Street
Arlington, VA
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
7:30pm – Wed 9:00pm | $45.00

Beer- its only as good as the sum of its parts. Those parts- the Hops, the Barley, and the Yeast- are what were examining for our next series of beer classes! We look at one
ingredient a night so come learn about the importance and influences on specific styles while tasting examples. Each night will feature six beers which will showcase the specific hop, barley, or yeast so you can discern the differences between East Kent Golding and Simcoe (hops, of course)! There will be cheese and sausage to keep you sated as we break down brews into what really makes them unique.

While no prior beer knowledge is required, we do recommend at least a familiarity as we will not be covering basics in this class.

Your teacher is Mike Reinitz, homebrewer extraordinaire who recently came in second in a DC home brew competition and will have his beer brewed by DC Brau. He also works part time at 3 Stars Brewing.

Wednesdays September 19th, 28th, and October 3rd- classes will start promptly at 7:30 so please arrive by 7:15. They will end at approximately 9:00 pm

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37th Annual Virginia Wine Festival Bus Trip:

37th Annual Va Wine Fetival
5089 Tavern Road
The Plains, VA
Saturday, September 15th, 2012
10:00am – 5:00pm | $55

Join United Social Sports for All-inclusive Bus Trip to the 37th Annual VA Wine Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2012! We cover your transportation and ticket; you bring your friends and fun. RSVP today then meet us at Penn Social in DC or a TBD metro accessible location in Arlington. Registration starts at 9AM, with drink specials and bagels. Hop on the luxury bus complete with a bathroom at 10am and relax as we drive you to discover 100 of the regions finest artists and craftsmen, regional wines and food and to listen to live music in the beautiful outdoor venue of Great Meadow. Storage space is available for coolers, blankets and small chairs.

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Ellen Richardson, a graphic designer and Pleasant Plains resident, recently took her Craigslist hunting skills to the next level with the launch of her blog, Listed District. Listed District offers daily DC Craigslist findings of everything from Mid-Century and Industrial furniture, to bikes and the utterly strange.  Every week Ellen is going to share a roundup of some Phenomenal Finds with PoPville.

WHAT: Solas Nua Irish Book Day: Another Craic* at St. Patrick’s Day
(*Irish for fun)

Solas Nua, the only organization in the United States dedicated exclusively to contemporary Irish arts, will be giving away for free 10,000 copies of books by contemporary Irish authors at Metro stops around the District. This is Solas Nua’s seventh annual Irish Book Day.

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(The half-year mark from St. Patrick’s Day)

WHERE: At the Martin Luther King Memorial Library Adult Literacy Resource Center,
(Verizon Center entrance), Judiciary Square (3rd St. entrance), Dupont Circle, Gallery Place (7th and F St.), Judiciary Square (4th St. and E), and Columbia Heights (14th and Irving N.W.,west side).

WHY: The tradition of offering free books by Irish authors is part of Solas Nua’s mission to give voice in America to contemporary Irish artists and writers. Solas Nua traditionally holds it book day giveaway on St. Patrick’s Day, but this year is holding it exactly six months after St. Patrick’s Day to give people in DC Another Craic at St. Patrick’s Day.

Photo by PoPville flickr user igotsidetrackded

Compiling Dimensions #2 Performance Night:

Sova
1359 H Street Northeast
Friday, September 14th, 2012
6:00pm – 10:00pm | FREE!

The “Compiling Dimensions” vol 2 includes a special performance night that includes performances by the following & is a kick off to Saturday’s H Street Festival at SOVA.

* Jessica Philie (Poet)
* Gregory Thompkins (Tenor Saxophone)
* Ilana Silverstein (Choreographer/Performance Artist)
* Star FK Radium (Trio of classical violin, acoustic rock guitar & drumline-influenced percussion

Organized by “We Are All Artists” & Kate Tallent

This Performance night is free.

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Catching Dragons at Columbia Station, NO COVER, Sept 13:

Columbia Station
2325 18th Street Northwest
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
8:30pm – 12:30am | FREE!

Catching Dragons is a unique DC-based indie rock band featuring girl meets boy vocals and a diverse repertoire of originals and covers played with heart….evolving in mysterious new directions; come check us out.

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Barrelhouse Magazine presents Stories on Stage:

DC Arts Center
2438 18th St. NW
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
7:30pm – 9:00pm | $3

Stories on Stage features DC-based actors reading selections from recent editions of Barrelhouse in front of a live audience. The premiere of the series features stories that take place in a location familiar to most Washingtonians: the office.

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From Pinkbery:

Beginning this week DC-area PINKBERRY stores will offer FREE Greek Yogurt every Wednesday until October 3 from 11 am until 2 pm. This newly-introduced delicacy has become a popular choice for a breakfast treat – now PINKBERRY wants to provide it to customers as a lunch snack.

PINKBERRY Greek yogurt may be ordered topped with fresh, hand-cut fruits and premium granolas and purees from the toppings bar.

Available at all seven DC-area Pinkberry stores: Dupont, Georgetown, Clarendon, Fairfax Corner, Leesburg, Tysons Corner Center and National Harbor.

OUTLAWS – Country Music:

Marx Cafe
3203 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
10:00pm – 1:00am | FREE!

COUNTRY WESTERN HONKYTONK MUSIC, Y’all.

We’re back and DJ-ing your favorite hillbilly songs from Waylon, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson, Hank Snow, Dwight Yoakam, Garth Brooks, George Jones, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams & more.

***$5 Jim Beam & Beer Special***

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