Capitol PechaKucha Night Vol.14 with Embassy of Sweden

Capitol PechaKucha Night Vol.14 in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden

The event will be divided into 2 Parts and will feature lessons learned to shape a low carbon world as well as pioneering innovations for the emerging future and explore the question, "What's next?"

This event is part of the Embassy of Sweden Fall program "Shaping Tomorrow's World - Infrastructure & Intelligent Mobility" including seminars, exhibitions, cult...ural events etc. in House of Sweden until December 5th.

Music by : DJ Brien Watson

PART I SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES OF THE FUTURE - THE NORDIC 5

Time : 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Reception : 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Presentations / Discussion : 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres


THE NORDIC 5 PRESENTERS

Moderated by SARTAZ AHMED, Principal at Booz & Company

DENMARK THE SMART WAY OF DOING IT
Jes Brinchmann Christensen, Managing Director at DBDH

FINLAND CLOUD COMPUTING GOES GREEN
Pekka Sauri, Deputy Mayor of Helsinki

ICELAND HOT FEET STIMULATE BUSINESS VENTURES
Gudni A. Johannesson, Director General of The National Energy Authority Iceland

NORWAY DECARBONISING THE ENERGY SYSTEM
Fridtjof Unander, Director of Energy & Petroleum at the Research Council Norway

SWEDEN LOW CARBON SOCIETIES AS A BUSINESS MODEL
Bo Mikael Moller, Head of Industrial Policy Swedish Plastics & EU Public Affairs

PART II IMAGINING BEYOND 2020...

Time : 7:30 - 11:00 PM
Reception : 7:30 - 8:20 PM - DJ, complimentary drinks
Presentations : 8:20 - 9:20 PM
Reception : 9:20 - 11:00 PM - DJ, cash bar

PRESENTERS PART II

FUTURE VEHICLES ARE CARS FROM THE PAST
Brad Jaeger, Engineer and Professional Race Car Driver
www.edison2.com

WHAT WE REALLY WANT
Tom Ligon, SIGMA Science Fiction ThinkTank
www.tomligon.com

THE FIFTH ECOLOGY - LOS ANGELES BEYOND DESIRE
Bjorn Berglund, PhD Student Environmental Technology and Management, Linkoping University and Mejan Arc/The Royal Institute of Art, Sweden
http://issuu.com/resources_08/docs/the_fifth_ecology

SOLAR SERPENTS IN PARADISE
Mans Tham, Architect & Urban Strategist, Mejan Arc/The Royal Institute of Art, Sweden
http://www.manstham.com/

NEW YORK TALK EXCHANGE
Francisca Rojas, Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School Gov't
http://senseable.mit.edu/nyte/

Check out our video from Vol.13 - http://www.vimeo.com/15589237

TICKETS - http://capitolpechakucha14.eventbrite.com/

PART 1 + PART II : $15 in advance online, $20 at the door (limited seating)
PART II ONLY : $10 in advance online, $15 at the door (pending availability)

HOUSE OF SWEDEN
2900 K St., NW
Washington, DC

AFTER DARK with the EMBASSY OF SWEDEN | 5.15.2010 | House of Sweden DC

AFTER DARK with the EMBASSY OF SWEDEN 5.15.2010 House of Sweden DC

A Saturday Night Celebration of the Heart

THIS EVENT IS ALREADY SOLD OUT. To be added to our wait list e-mail them at events@thingstodoDC.com

As part of the Embassy of Sweden's Spring program Health & Care, you are invited to a very special After Dark young professionals event. A spectacular and special evening filled with hearty treats, arts, performances, music, dance, exhibitions and surprises.

Experience an evening that includes a rare and unique live performance from the visiting Swedish acrobatic stars of Cirkus Cirkor, a taste of a Swedish Massage, diplomats, two of Washington’s Star DJs, Cocktails (cash bar), art, and more.

Included in this Spectacular Evening:

- CIRKUS CIRKOR: Be among a very select few to experience amazing talents by Swedish artists from the critically acclaimed Cirkus Cirkör act, Inside Out. (see below for more information)

- ROOFTOP SPA & LOUNGE: Experience the mystique and heartful charm of our Red Velvet Rooftop Spa & Lounge offering a sample of Swedish massages and Live music by DJ Adrian Loving. (About Adrian: He is well known in Washington's Art and music scene, spinning and creating some of the most innovative parties and events. This blend of sexy rooftop lounge beats with an afrocuban and brazilian percussive vibe will surely set the night off!)

- DJ GEOMETRIX: Rival the hottest dance floors in Sweden and Washington D.C. as you get your heart rate pumping to Star DJ Geometrix. As written in the Washington Post, "...There isn't a hotter jock on Washington DC's party circuit than DJ Geometrix. There's nothing to gripe about when Geo is on the wheels, as he's a smooth operating Cuisinart when dicing together urban hits, dancehall and retro jams..."

- Hearty treats passed all night

- $5 wine / beer and premium drinks- CASH BAR ONLY

-Cost: $30.00 / 21 + eventPrice subject to increase at any time.

-Time: 8pm-1am
Suggested Attire: Dress To Impress. RED or WHITE Club Wear Preferred

Embassy of Sweden/ House of Sweden
2900 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C


MORE INFO: http://www.thingstododc.com/

Embassy of Sweden St. Lucia After Dark Ball in Georgetown

Embassy of Sweden St. Lucia After Dark Ball in Georgetown Holiday Cocktail Gala and Celebration of Lights

In these darkest of winter nights, the International Club of DC and Friends of House of Sweden cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a magical candlelit evening on the eve of Santa Lucia. A unique and unforgettable gala of Swedish holiday traditions, dancing and elegance awaits you at the Swedish Embassy – House of Sweden in the heart of Georgetown.

Festivities for the evening include:

:: Singco Rhythm Orchestra for an exciting night of dancing:: Swedish Lucia Procession
:: Swedish hors d'oeuvres
:: Rooftop winter bar with mulled wine and Swedish gingerbread snaps
:: A premium open bar including Swedish spirits
:: Extravagant dessert buffet
:: and many more wonderful surprises!

Our gala celebrates the tradition of Swedish Lucia, a blend of pre-Christmas festivities that warms the hearts and nourishes the soul before Lucia Night, the longest night of the year. Enjoy the spirited sounds of the Singco Rhythm Orchestra’s as you dance the night away amidst the glittering lights of Georgetown with the DC skyline and monuments at a distance.

Mingle with friends at the rooftop winter bar, where we will be serving Swedish Glögg, a warm, spicy mulled wine with blanched almonds and raisins, along with ginger snaps. We light up the night with images of romantic Swedish winter landscapes and spectacular aurora borealis. Enjoy a special Lucia performance of heavenly carols, sung by traditionally dressed Lucia performers.
VIP tickets will grant you early access to the festivities at 8:00 PM, a champagne reception, first taste of the Embassy Chef’s selective Swedish hors d'oeuvres, and a special performance by the Singco Rhythm Orchestra’s 3-piece jazz ensemble.

::: Requested Attire Black Tie or Cocktail Attire Requested.

:::: Tickets and Registration Please reserve your tickets online in advance. Please note that the event is expected to be sold out and there will be no door sales. Kindly note that our celebration is presented as a holiday cocktail gala reception and not a dinner function.

All RSVPs MUST be made through the ICDC website.

$40 General admission tickets for admission to the gala at 9PM$55 VIP tickets with admission that includes intimate VIP champagne reception at 8PM

:::: Purchase tickets online: http://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventGUID=8DDDE826-2B47-4973-8942-AA088F34B0EC

:::: Address
Embassy of Sweden/House of Sweden
2900 K Street, N.W
Washington, DC 20007


:::: About the Embassy of Sweden

The new Embassy of Sweden building in Washington DC - House of Sweden - was inaugurated in October 2006. With its wood–patterned glass facade, House of Sweden has become a spectacular new landmark on the Georgetown Waterfront. The building is not only the home of the Embassy of Sweden but also the Scandinavian business community, an event center, the Embassy of Iceland and corporate apartments. Since the opening over 100,000 people have visited the building and participated in the Embassy program events and exhibitions which have presented Swedish culture, science, enterprise, art and music to a large American and international audience.

:::: About Swedish Lucia

The Swedish Lucia is a blend of traditions. The Saint Lucia lived in Syracuse, a martyr who died in 304. In the old almanac, Lucia Night was the longest of the year. By morning people needed extra nourishment. This also presaged the Christmas fast, which began on Lucia Day.

The first recorded appearance of a white-clad Lucia in Sweden was in a country house in 1764. The custom did not become universally popular in Swedish society until in the 1927 when a Stockholm newspaper arranged a contest to choose a Lucia to represent the city.
Lucia is celebrated in practically every Swedish home, community, office, school and club. Lucia with a crown of candles in her hair, accompanied by a train of maidens, all dressed in white brings Coffee and Lucia buns. They all sing the traditional Lucia carols.

All RSVPs MUST be made through the ICDC website.

:::: Purchase tickets online: http://www.internationalclubdc.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?EventGUID=8DDDE826-2B47-4973-8942-AA088F34B0EC

After Dark St. Lucia Ball | 12.13.2008 | House of Sweden

After Dark St. Lucia Ball on Dec. 13 - Buy your tickets today!

In the darkest time of the year, you are cordially invited to the grand celebration of a Swedish holiday traditions on the night of St. Lucia.

Buy your tickets today for this unique gala evening with Lucia procession, live music entertainment, rooftop winter bar, Swedish cuisine, premium open bar and much more

Tickets can ONLY be purchased at ticketweb.com, no tickets will be sold at the door.


Cost: Admission $80
Age: Minimum age 21
Dress: Black tie or cocktail attire

Event:
After Dark St. Lucia Ball on December 13"A unique evening on the night of Lucia Day!"
This event is planned to start at 8:00 pm on Dec 13, 2008 at House of Sweden.