International Networking Soiree with Champagne, Art, and Live Jazz at the Luxurious Embassy Row Hotel
Enjoy an evening of networking and socializing as you enjoy artwork by prominent local artists. Attend on your own or with friends to meet, network, and socialize with other International Club of DC members. 

Event Date

Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

Embassy Row Hotel
2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire recommended. The event will proceed rain or shone.

Event Description

You are cordially invited to the Embassy Row Hotel, one of Washington’s premiere boutique hotels in the heart of DuPont Circle, for a delightful evening of networking and socializing as you enjoy live jazz music and artwork presented by prominent local artists along with champagne specials available for purchase. This is a wonderful opportunity to network and socialize with other ICDC members as you make new friends. You are welcome to attend on your own and new members are especially welcome! 

As you meet other guests enjoy champagne, wine, or specialty cocktails available for purchase at the bar. Tickets at the entrance are $15, pending space availability.
 
Champagne Specials Available for Purchase Include (subject to availability)
Chandon Brut and Chandon Rose - $9
Freixenet Cava - Ice Cuvée - $9
Chandon Spritz - $12

Attend on Your own or with Friends
You are welcome to attend on your own and new members are especially welcome! The event presents a wonderful opportunity to meet, network and socialize with other internationally minded professionals in town. If you are new to our organization or Washington DC this is a great opportunity to meet other like minded professionals in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Artwork for Viewing or Purchase
Several exceptionally talented local artists will display their works for viewing and purchase. The works will include portraits in pastels, oil paintings, and photography. Some of the artists who will be showing include Donna Shields and Myra Maslowsky. Myra Maslowsky, who is the curator for this event, has shown her work in the Washington, DC embassies of Austria, Finland, and Croatia. She is also been featured on CBS news and is the former president of the Takoma Artists Guild. Donna Shields has shown her works at the Embassy of Austria and the Blackrock Center of the Arts in Germantown, Maryland, and the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 

Support Charlie's Place: A Service for the Homeless
All the artists will donate 30% of the proceeds of their sales from this event to Charlies Place, a homeless service center in Washington, DC, which has been assisting the homeless for more than 25 years. We thank Bruce McBarnette, President of Summit Connection and realtor with Keller Williams for sponsoring this event and inviting artists along with their works for this event.

Event Agenda (May change)

The event will proceed rain or shine.

7:00 PM Admission Commences 
9:00 PM Event concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The Embassy Row Hotel is conveniently located at DuPont Circle just a block from Metro. Limited valet parking is also available on a first-come basis.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.