BEAT REFINERY OPENS TOP DJ SCHOOL IN MCLEAN, VA with Madonna's Tour DJ

BEAT REFINERY OPENS TOP DJ SCHOOL IN MCLEAN, VA

The premier DJ school in the mid-Atlantic region, The Beat Refinery, is expanding to McLean, Virginia! Since the first Beat Refinery opened in 2010, classes have been dedicated to teaching every aspect of DJing, combining traditional methods with the latest technology. Individual classes are taught by local working DJ legends, including veterans of the national DJ club scene DJ Stylus Chris and DJ Geometrix.

“If you love music and technology, this is something you should try.” says Katie F., Beat Refinery student. DJ and former Beat Refinery student Ross A. says “Whether you’ve played for hundreds of people or haven’t dropped a needle for the first time yet… the Beat Refinery can certainly teach you something.”

An Open House Party to celebrate the launch of the McLean school is on Wednesday, February 29, from 6-8 PM. This new location will feature the world-famous DJ Enferno - Madonna’s tour DJ, DMC World Vice Champion , veteran club DJ, production guru, and creator of the Live Remix Project. "Being in the same DJ crew with DJ Enferno and being good friends with him for the past 15 years, I've had the pleasure of learning most of the things I know about DJing from one of the best in the industry,” says DJ Geometrix, co-founder and director of the Beat Refinery. “I credit him as one of my influences in becoming an overall great DJ and if it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't have made the jump in becoming a professional DJ. I'm excited that he's joining the Beat Refinery family and I can't wait for him to share to our students the same wisdom and knowledge he's given me throughout my career."

The Beat Refinery offers a wide range of class levels, from novice to seasoned performer. Classes focus on skill sets including how to beat match, scratch, drop mix, create mash-ups, mix and blend, record multi-track mixes, and produce. The facility is stocked with some of the industry’s top turntables and mixers. Other Beat Refinery schools are located in Bethesda, MD, and Herndon, VA. The new semester of classes starts Monday, March 5, 2012, at all Beat Refinery locations.

Where: Bach to Rock, 1440 Emerson Avenue, McLean, VA, 22101

When: Open House Party: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6-8 PM

Official School Opening: Monday, March 5, 2012

Paul McCartney Live with Theivery Coroporation Opening

Paul McCartney Live with Theivery Coroporation Opening @ Fed Ex Field

The one and only Paul McCartney will performing on Saturday at FedEx Field. DC's own Theivery Coroporation will be opening for the legend.

Get your tickets at LIVENATION.COM

Georgetown Jingle 2009 | Four Seasons Hotel DC

Georgetown Jingle 2009 Four Seasons Hotel DC 12.14.2008

In 2006, the Georgetown Jingle was created by the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, JDS Designs, Inc., The Washington Design Center, and the Georgetown BID to raise money for pediatric oncology programs in the Washington DC Metro area. Thanks to the generosity of area businesses, restaurants, and design professionals, the Georgetown Jingle has raised $645,000 for the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Blood & Marrow Transplantation Program at Georgetown University Hospital.

The purpose of this family-friendly event is to celebrate the fashions of the holiday season and to support families battling cancer. In 2008, the committee is delighted to extend our support to two programs at Georgetown University Hospital. We will again support the hospital's pediatric bone marrow transplantation program. And this year, in addition to offering hope to young cancer patients who require life-saving transplantation, donations to the Jingle will be extending care to pediatric cancer survivors through the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program. It is our continued goal to help them establish a comprehensive pediatric clinic and research center benefiting hundreds of children in our area.

Georgetown Jingle 2008 raises funds for two programs at Georgetown University Hospital: the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program and the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program. The programs' internationally recognized specialists are on the cutting edge of cancer research and treatment, and each staff member is dedicated to providing compassionate care in a setting that encourages young patients to act like kids-even while they're battling cancer.

As the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Washington, DC area, Georgetown Pediatrics can provide pediatric patients and their families with the most advanced therapies available, as well as a wide range of resources-including social services, art therapy, dietetic counseling, and emotional or spiritual support.

Dates:
Georgetown Jingle:
Sunday, December 14, 4-8pm, Four Seasons Hotel WashingtonFamily fundraiser; features CVS children’s workshop, tastings from DC metro restaurants; silent auction, including trees from leading designers.Holiday trees on display at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington from November 18 to December 15 as part of “Winter Wonderland” setting for guests.

Event Details:
Georgetown Jingle is hosted by The Washington Design Center and Four Seasons Hotel Washington. The event will showcase the talents of 15 interior designers through holiday tree displays. Since the inaugural event in 2006 we have welcomed more than 1300 attendees and raised $645,000 for Georgetown Pediatrics. In additional to funds raised through ticket sales, we raise additional revenues through sponsorships, on-site raffles, and the proceeds of an auction. Our fundraising goal in 2008 is $400,000.

Past sponsors have included the Amey Family, DC Magazine, CVS/pharmacy, Avendi Media, J. Craig Venter Family Foundation, Bloomingdale’s, The Container Store and DARCARS.

Event Co-Chairs Erwin Gomez, Erwin Gomez Salon & SpaMs. Cynthia Bruno

Design Co-Chairs Frank Babb RandolphHines & Co.

SponsorshipsErwin Gomez, Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, Co-ChairCynthia Bruno, Co-ChairCamille Beers, Camille Beers Design StudioTimothy Mooney, Georgetown Pediatrics

Holiday Trees
Julia Chappell, The Washington Design Center, Co-ChairAshley Myler Klick, Co-ChairLouise Priest, Hines & Co., Co-ChairMitchell Ammons, The Washington Design CenterNichole Frye, The Washington Design CenterKaren Luria, Interior Identity Inc.Annie O’Connell DeMeo, Edward Ferrell + Lewis MittmanFrank Babb RandolphBelinda Riggs, The Washington Design Center

Silent Auction
Erwin Gomez, Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, Co-ChairJoanna Mon, Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman, Co-ChairNancy AlbrittainMindy BobkinGail ClarkAndi ClearyTodd EnglishKaren FeldJudith HansenAnne KaletKevin KozakRhett LeverettRichard LoomanSara LusterPatricia LynchDebbie McCarthy Whyte Sandra MeyersBonnie MooreTracy MorrowMichelle PangallaBeverly RossWilliam Winebrenner

Tastings
Dominique Alexander, City Style Interiors, Chair
Kelley DarlingNupur GuptaRhett LeverettJoanna MonMichelle Pangallo
Children’s WorkshopAshley Myler Klick

Gift Bag
Julia Chappell, The Washington Design Center, Chair
Jennifer Lodato, Holly HuntKate Lluberes, Holly Hunt

Public Relations
Catherine Funkhouser, Co-Chair
Liliana Baldassari, Four Seasons Hotel
Co-ChairJulia Chappell, The Washington Design Center
Martha Pheeny, DC Modern Luxury

http://www.georgetownjingle.com/2008/index.php

Bombay Sapphire Tasting | Lima Resturant and Lounge

Bombay Sapphire Tasting Lima Resturant and Lounge

Come taste the good life this Thursday night at Lima Lounge. Lima has partnered with Bombay Sapphire to bring you a evening you won't forget.

GQ Magazine and Bombay have lovingly provided Bombay Sapphire treats along with complimentary hors d'oeuvres to all guests. This will be the complete vip experience. You must email us at litonevents@gmail.com before 4pm on 9/18/08, to take advantage of this event.

We hope to see you.

Lima Resturant and Lounge

1401 K St NW DCC

Washington DC 20005

21+ Event

Play Lounge DC Final Party | Midtown DC coming soon

Play Lounge DC Final Party - Closing this Weekend Midtown DC coming soon http://www.midtown-dc.com/

The time has finally come to bid adieu to Play Lounge DC. We are going to miss this place. From the staff Raj - Sherif - Tony - Pey - Warren... to couches we have partied on until the sun came up...we could go on for days.

This place holds a lot of memories for me personally and I am sure for many of you . Having hosted amazing New Years Eve with Gucci and Soulstice, this place was truly rockin. Of course what play story would be complete with out mentioning the stripper pole oh yes.. you know u have some wild nights with that pole. I am not going to lie, on my special day I had a few twirls on it myself. Thank you Mr. 151, but those details are for another blog. Play has held own since opening on Conn Ave with competition from Fly and and entrenched venues like Dragonfly and 1223. During its two year period of rockin Conn Ave, everyone from David Beckham to Christina A. all stopped by to party in the Playground.

This weekend Michael Romeo Group and Jamie Hess will hosting the closing parties on Friday and Saturday.

The last night of Play will be hosted by LVHM group along with Bud Light and its all going to a good cause benefiting Becky's Fund. DJ George K will spinning the best house and party tracks all night.

In the coming months Play will under go a massive renovation that will update the interior and decor and sound system. There are rumors of the second floor being taken over as well. Oh you know what second floor I am talking about..heheh...We will miss all of the staff the bartenders, Mal - "Play's Number One Dancer", to Mr. Teatro Tony. we shall see if Midtown will be able to fill the void Play is leaving.

Party Hosts:
Reese Gardner
Pey Nis *Retirement for the Nightlife Industry Party*
Becky Lee
Chris Thompson
George Karmokolias
Ken Suarez

RIP
Play Lounge DC
1219 Connecticut Ave.
Washington, DC 20009
http://www.playloungedc.com/

Coming Soon
Midtown DC
1219 Connecticut Ave.
Washington, DC 20009
http://www.midtown-dc.com/

For some wild Play Lounge Footage - Check out these videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMht22wcZD8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34dntoGjBd8

Brand New Wednesday Party @ Tattoo Bar

Come see why Weekends are for Amateurs!

Tattoo Bar
1403 K St Nw
www.thelitonevents.com

YouthAIDS "The Power of Music!" 2008 Gala

YouthAIDS "The Power of Music!" 2008 Gala - October 3rd, 2008

Every year the YouthAIDS Gala produces an over the top, first-class, exclusive, A-List celebrity event. They should, for a ticket price that starts at $2,500. Kate Roberts, the Founder of YouthAIDS, and her team continuously raise their own bar and make an evening that is not only entertaining and enjoyable for their guests, but also one to never forget.

This year shall be no different (and you thought they couldn’t top Bono presenting an award to Speaker Nancy Pelosi?). YouthAIDS Global Ambassador, actor/activist/cause leader/natural beauty, Ashley Judd (pictured left from YouthAIDS website) will again Host the event at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner on Friday October 3rd.

The globally focused non-profit will honor: Annie Lennox, Sir Bob Geldof, and Judy McGrath and special guests Anna Kournikova and Miss Universe will also be in attendance.

Last year YouthAIDS raised over $1.5 million and this year they hope to surpass that number and introduce more people to the good work they do throughout the world:

YouthAIDS, an education and prevention program of PSI, uses media, pop culture, music, theatre and sports to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and reach 600 million young people in more than 60 countries with life-saving messages, products, services and care.
Sponsorships are still available as of now, but have a deadline of September 12th to get in the printed program. Please see below some of the folks who have signed on to support YouthAIDS (thank you to each).

We hope to see you at the Ritz on October 23rd.

Presenting Sponsors
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
Salamander Hospitality, LLC
Viacom and MTV Networks

Gold Sponsors
Booz Allen Hamilton
Capitol File Magazine
Tibotec of Johnson & Johnson

Silver Sponsors
American Beauty/The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Carl M. Freeman Foundation
Bonnie & Kenneth Feld Gingery Development Group
Kiehl’s Since 1851
James V. Kimsey
Ted & Lynn Leonsis
National Cable & Telecommunications Association
Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Qorvis Communications, LLC
Vicki Sant Verizon Wireless
Jim & Christine Weinberg

Bronze Sponsors
ALDO Shoes, Inc.
Recording Industry Association of America

Supporters
AT&T Services, Inc.
Bill Beyer
Kathy Bushkin
Calvin Entertainment
Software Association S
abreena Geddie
Dan Glickman / Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Gail & John Harmon
David Israelite
Adriaan Jacobovits de Szeged
Frank & Dale Loy
Jacqueline Badger
Mars Bob Okun,
NBC Universal
Gilbert S. Omenn, M.D.
Sony
BMG Under Armour

REGENERATION TOUR 2008 | 8.25.08 | Human League and Flock of Seagulls

REGENERATION TOUR 2008
The Human League, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes

Come experience some of your favorite acts from the 80's at Wolf Trap tonight. So pull our your Members Only jackets and eyeliner and prepare for trip back to the 1985. These were some of the 80's new wave headliners.

The show begins at 7pm and some tickets are still available at $42 for in-house, $25 for the lawn area.



Wolf Trap
Filene Center
1551 Trap Road
Vienna, VA
http://wolftrap.com

Jazz in the Garden | National Gallery of Art DC | Free Event

Free Friday Concerts in the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden.

::Jazz Event::( We do appreciate non-house music)
Details May 23-Oct. 3:5-8:30 p.m. Fridays

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and Ice Skating Rink
700 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Info Line: 202-289-3360

Price: Free - Yes Free

Schedule:
Aug. 22: The Young Lions
Aug. 29: Daysahead
Sept. 5: Bruno Nasta (5-6:30 p.m.),
The U.S. Army Blues (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

Sept. 12: Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders (5-6:30 p.m.),
The U.S. Navy Commodores (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

Sept. 19: Warren Wolf
Sept. 26: The Rob Levit Trio (5-6:30 p.m.),
The U.S. Navy Commodores (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

Oct. 3: Frederic Yonnet (part of the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival)

Sculpture Garden hours are extended until 9:30 p.m. on these evenings, unless otherwise noted.

The museum's Pavilion Cafe and two food carts offer food and
drinks (including alcoholic beverages) until 8 p.m. = Note amazing Sangria
No outside refreshments are permitted.

Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival 2008 | Bob Marley Festival | Wolf Trap

Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival 2008



For all the reggae lovers in the area, and for those who couldn't escape the metro area for the blue waters of the Caribbean.

Come experience musicians from across all the musical genres unite to honor and celebrate the music of Bob Marley.

This Sunday at Wolf Trap at 2pm join Stephen Marley with a special guest appearances by Damian Jr. Gong Marley, Ziggy Marley, Barrington Levy,and Soja and many more.This event is another must see event.

With Bob's sons Damian and Stephen performing some of their chart topping songs along with covering some of their father's best songs. For more information on tickets and seating please visit the below site.

Wolf Trap

1645 Trap Road

Vienna, Virginia, 22182

http://wolftrap.com/Home/global/Contact_Us.aspx

Purchase Tickets:Tickets.com

1 (877) WOLFTRAP

1 (877) 965-3872