Project Inspiration Photo Exhibit (11.16.11)

Shoot for Change is proud to present a very special black and white photo exhibition in Washington DC. Several leaders from various nonprofit organizations were invited to participate in an “Old Hollywood” fashion editorial.  With the help of some of the most talented stylists, hair stylists, and makeup artists in the area, these nonprofit organization leaders were transformed and sent into the glamorous world of classic movie stars.  In addition to their photographs, each one of the nonprofit organization leaders wrote a one-page essay on what inspires them to do what they do and what inspires them to keep doing it.

Please join us for this one of a kind photo exhibit featuring leaders of our local nonprofit organizations.

EVENT DETAILS

• Each photo exhibit ticket purchased on or before October 1st will include 4 free raffle tickets for a chance to join photographer Walter Grio at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York for the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection in February (trip expenses not included).  You may also purchase additional tickets here or during the event.  Must be present to win.
• Dress and theme for the event is Old Hollywood Glamour.
• Event will be held at L2 Lounge in Georgetown.  November 16th.
• 21+ only.

RAFFLE PRIZES

• Join photographer Walter Grio at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York for the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection in February (trip expenses not included).
  
• Gift certificate for a free Haircut and Finish ($140 value) from Christophe Jouenne, one of Washington DC’s elite and most desired hairstylists.  [ www.christophej.com ]
  

http://www.inspirethepossibility.com/pi

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Fifteen leaders from various nonprofit organizations were invited to participate in an “Old Hollywood” fashion editorial.

This ONE-NIGHT-ONLY exhibit will be held at L2 LOUNGE on November 16, 2011.

Theme & attire for that night is Old Hollywood Glamour.

For tickets & more information: http://projectinspiration.eventbrite.com/

Cirque du Soliel’s Quidam comes to DC (11.16 – 11.20.11)

QUIDAM IN WASHINGTON, DC  ::  EXPERIENCE A WORLD OF IMAGINATION Heart pounding performances. Curious characters. Mood-enhancing music. Cirque Club members have come to expect the undeniable uniqueness of each and every Cirque du Soleil show. Quidam does it once again at… Verizon Center — Washington, DC November 16 to 20, 2011 > Buy tickets EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO Check out our head rigger of Quidam talk about the challenges of taking such an elaborate show on the road. It’s a special Cirque Club preview just for you. LOG IN TO VIEW VIDEO We’ll be delighted to see you there! À bientôt ! P.S. Consult our complete tour plan to find out more about our shows presented in your area.

NEW ERA Walk for Education Reform (11.12.11)

The First Annual National Enlightenment Walk for Education Reform in America (NEW ERA) will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 marking the beginning of American Education Week (November 13-19). In an effort to bring awareness and create a sense of urgency on a myriad of issues in America’s education system, this year’s walk will primarily focus on encouraging and supporting the students’ voice in education reform. We firmly believe that if educators and policy makers want to bring about change for the greater good of the students, then it is crucial that they fully understand the students’ perspective. A great part of understanding students’ perspectives can be accomplished by including their thoughts, suggestions, and feedback in the reform process.

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A Message from the Founder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnlqwMqK63k

Tavis Smiley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUSMUEDuX80
Cornel West http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHGjNDGPkFo
Glen Harris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owr_IWOIrqs&feature=related
Cato June http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzCJDNXeoZ8&feature=related

Sponsors:   Chick Fil-a  -  Radio One  -  Praise 104  -  Magic 102  -  MBM Entertainment, LLC

The Fab Empire invites you to Coats & Cocktails: An Outerwear Drive for the Homeless (11.7.11)

Master of the Mix – Season 2 DC Preview Party (11.4.11)

Councilman Harry Thomas Jr announces PCDC Visioning Session for Ward 5 (11.5.11)

Join Councilmember Harry Thomas in a visioning discussion…Speak Out and Give Voice! PCDC’s Visioning Session Give Voice to your Vision for Ward 5, The Development of Rhode Island Ave., NE Retail and Commercial Activity & Affordable Housing! ———- Saturday, November 5, 2011 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ———- Greater Mt. Calvary Family Life Center 603 Rhode Island Avenue, NE ———- Invited Guest Panelists: Victor Hoskins, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development John Hall, Director, DHCD Steve Moore, Director DC Marketing-Economic Partnership Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. Councilmember-at-Large Vincent Orange Residents, Voice your ideas, Get information and knowledge! ———- Parking Available Across the street at the Rhode Island Avenue Plaza or along Rhode Island Avenue NE in and around 4th Street ———- For More Information, please contact: Hazel Thomas, Chair ▪ ▪ 202-491-9245 Premier Community Development Corporation ▪1309 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Suite B ▪ Washington, DC 20018

Capital Showdown – Amir Khan vs Lamont Peterson (12.10.11) ** Tickets on sale 10.28.11

TICKETS FOR DECEMBER 10th - “CAPITAL SHOWDOWN: KHAN VS. PETERSON” GO ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

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Don’t Miss Big-Time Boxing’s Return To Washington, DC When

Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan Meets DC’s Lamont Peterson

At The Walter E. Washington Convention Center On December 10

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Washington, DC (October 26)   Tickets for “Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson” go on sale Friday, Oct. 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Big-time boxing’s return to our nation’s capital has created a buzz amongst sports fans ready to see the Unified Super Lightweight Champion Amir “King” Khan defend his titles against the No. 1-rated IBF Contender Lamont Peterson on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Plus, Brandywine, Maryland’s undefeated top heavyweight contender and former Michigan State University standout linebacker Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell and Lamont’s brother and top lightweight contender Anthony Peterson will be featured in separate fights.

Tickets, priced at $300, $150, $75, $50 and $25, go on sale Friday, Oct. 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or by purchasing them online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for fans traveling from the United Kingdom are available for purchase by calling 0800 555 666.

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“Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson,” a 12-round Unified Super Lightweight World Title Fight for Khan’s WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Khan Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools and AT&T.   The HBO World Championship Boxing telecast begins at 9:45 p.m. ET/6:45 p.m. PT.

WPGC 95.5′s For Sisters Only Expo 2011 featuring BBD, Eric Benet, Johnny Gill, Estelle, Wale and more (11.5.11)

D.C.’s WPGC 95.5 FM presents the 12^th Annual “For Sisters Only Expo”. The event will take at the Walter E Washington Convention Center on Saturday, November 5, 2011 (11AM to 8PM).  The extravaganza will feature women’s empowerment seminars, national recording artists, authors and leadership speakers, local politicians, virtual-reality based games, contests, games for the kids and so much more.

This year’s For Sisters Only will be one of the most exciting in the events’ history, with R&B artists BBD (Bell Biv DeVoe), Eric Benet, Estelle, Wale and more.  Also appearing at this year’s event Bravo Network’s Kandi Burrus from the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and VH1’s Tami Roman of Basketball Wives.

The Literary Café will feature literary talent such as Karyn Langhorne Folan, author of Don’t Bring Home A White Boy, Dr. Michelle, author of Where Do I Go From Here, Ralph Richard Banks, author of Is Marriage For White People and other notable authors will also be on hand.

The event will feature the following pavilions: Health, Beauty, For Brothers Only Sports Pavilion and Children’s Pavilion.

Throughout the day, empowerment seminars will be taking place,including a financial empowerment seminar,“A Purse of My Own,” hosted by Wealth Coach Debra Owens and Rapper/Actor David Banner; a career building seminar entitled “What’s Really Holding You Back?”; and a relationship seminar entitled “Mixing It Up: Dating Across the Color Lines,” just to name a few.

For more information go to: WPGC’s For Sisters Only 2011

The Strathmore presents The Ives Project honoring musical icon Charles Ives (11.3 to 11.5.11)

“When considering seminal creators in American history, Ives is one of the most interesting subjects. He’s an innovator, an American original who embodies so many of the ideals we claim as culturally significant.  His compositions were essential in defining, and revolutionizing, American music. Through its Celebrating American Composers series, Strathmore applauds the unparalleled contributions of this most exceptional composer.” – Eliot Pfanstiehl, Strathmore Founder and CEO.

This weekend the Strathmore and Post-Classical Ensemble will present a weekend dedicated to the work of one of America’s most transformational composers – Charles Ives – including concerts, performances, workshops and discussions with experts including renowned piano virtuoso Jeremy Denk and baritone William Sharp.  A part of the Strathmore’s Celebrating American Composers series, a sweeping year-long exploration of the dynamic talents and innovations that have shaped American music and its diverse genres, and as an encore to its ambitious Stravinsky Project in 2010 – The Strathmore, in partnership with Post-Classical Ensemble, will embark on The Ives Project, a cross-disciplinary three-day exploration of the work, life, influences and impact of the iconic New Englander Charles Ives from Thursday, November 3 through Saturday, November 5, 2011.  This immersive experience will convene actors, scholars and musicians, including two of the most eminent exponents of Ives’ music—the pianist Jeremy Denk and baritone William Sharp—to tell the story of Ives through live performances, rare recordings, readings from his private diary and letters and expert lectures.

Continue reading on Examiner.com The Strathmore presents The Ives Project honoring musical icon Charles Ives

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Meet Tim Gunn of “Project Runway” (11.5.11)

Over the years Project Runway has made our must-watch list of tv shows.

This Saturday at 1pm, meet Tim Gunn as he hosts a fashion show and after party at Westfield Annapolis Mall.

A $100 or more purchase from Lucky Brand (Westfield Annapolis location only) will score you a professionally photographed picture with Tim Gunn and a signed copy of Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making it Work.

For more details, visit www.westfield.com/annapolis.

Becky’s Fund Cordially Invites You to 2011 “Walk this Way!” (11.2.11)

Tickets on Sale Now for 2011 Walk This Way Charity Fashion Show on November 2, 2011!

 

Mark your calendars and get ready for the 2011 WALK THIS WAY event 
THIS Wednesday, November 2 from 
6:30 pm – 10 pm,
held at the gorgeous Andrew Mellon Auditorium (www.mellonauditorium.com)!

Come support Washington Redskins’ Brian Orakpo, Anthony Armstrong, DeAngelo Hall, Capitals’ John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Nick Backstrom, DC United’s Ben Olsen, Former Redskins Gary Clark, Former Jets John Bootyand others as they take a stand against domestic violence at 2011 “Walk This Way.”

Co-hosted by Comcast Sportsnet’s Julie Donaldson and Fox’s Steve Chenevey, this event will feature amazing food, fashion, and entertainment all while supporting Becky’s Fund’s efforts in promoting the prevention of domestic and dating violence in our communities. In addition to the fashion show, Art Soiree Co. will add an artistic touch to the evening by presenting a special art exhibit of local artists’ work, as part of their Art Can Make A Difference project.

Other Special Guests in attendance include Redskins Tim Hightower, Former Jets Marvin Jones, No.1 Contender for IBF and Junior Welterweight Professional boxer, Lamont Peterson, Lightweight Professional Boxer, Anthony Peterson, Mayor Vincent Gray, DC Council Chair Kwame Brown, DC Councilman Michael Brown, DC Councilman Harry Thomas

We are grateful for our Honorary Host Committee’s support in helping create awareness for domestic violence prevention through 2011 Walk This Way!

Thank you, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, Co-Author of VAWA Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul of New York, Congressman Dan Boren of Oklahoma, Congressman Ted Poe of Texas, House Democratic Senior Whip Congressman Mike Honda of California and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District of Columbia!

The event will highlight three amazing stories of survival describing the cycles of domestic violence in a unique theatrical presentation that will incorporate three eras of design as interpreted by Eric Finn Custom Clothiers and renown women’s designer, Maggie Norris Couture, the legendary designer who has dressed classic personalities such as Audrey Hepburn, Michelle Obama, Nicole Kidman among others.

After our main event at the Mellon, guests will be invited to attend the Official Walk This Way afterparty at OPERA,
located at 1400 I St, NW, Washington DC 20005.

**This will truly be a night to remember in Washington D.C. and we hope you will join us!**

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Tati Ana, Joe Arnold, Caryn Bailey, Theo Bell, Blue Knot Strategies, A. Scott Bolden, Josh Boles, Chadleon Booker,Doug Bradshaw, Steve Chenevey, Ken Christensen, Michael Clements, Kelly Ann Collins, Amanda Deatherage, Julie Anne Donaldson, Mark Drapeau, Taryn Fielder, Flavius Galiber, Juleanna Glover, Angie Goff, Erwin Gomez, Carlos Gray, Erika Paola Gutierrez, Dannia Hakki, Jennifer Harlow, Andre Johnson, Susie Kay, Tiffany Keaton, Sandro Keresa,Riz Khan, Matt Landsberg, Alicia Lewis, Diamond David Lee,Cynthia de Lorenzi, Jimmy Lynn, Leigh Macdonald, Lindsey Mask, Dr. Alex Naini, Sharon O’Brien, Maggie O’Neill, Charles Paret, Mike Ponticelli, Carl Ray, Christina Sevilla , John Schriffen, Matt Schwartz,Todd Sherbacow El Southerland, Richard Strauss, Yvonne Taylor, Michael Tuteur, John Hamilton, Kimberly Warfield, Leia Warren, Andre Wells, Nancy Wolff, Mayor Vincent Gray, Council Chair Kwame Brown,Councilmembers Yvette Alexander, Muriel Bowser, Michael Brown, Jack Evans, and Harry Thomas.

Tickets:

General Admission ~ $125 ~ 
Includes open bar, food, entertainment

VIP ~ $200 ~ Includes open bar and food, entertainment, VIP seating, access to VIP areas, and VIP gift bag


Federal-Mogul’s Champion® Brand to Offer $100,000 in Racing Sponsorships Through Web-Based ‘Search for a Champion’ Contest (Ends 12.31.11)

Federal-Mogul Press Releases
October 20, 2011 – 01:00 PM EDT

Program to Connect Company’s Legendary ‘Performance Driven’ Brand With Talented Local Racing Teams Across North America

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The legendary Champion® spark plug, filter, wiper and performance chemicals brand from Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) will support a new generation of talented amateur racers through an innovative Web-based video contest that will award $100,000 (USD) in motorsports sponsorships.

Through the “Search for a Champion” contest, Federal-Mogul will award each of five finalist prize winners a $10,000 (USD) motorsports sponsorship and one grand-prize winner a $50,000 (USD) sponsorship for submitting videos that best demonstrate their ability to win a racing championship in 2012. Entries will be accepted from amateur teams in any form of engine-driven racing, whether on earth/dirt, asphalt, snow, ice, water or other course. Judging will be based on viewer voting on the brand’s newly updated Always A Champion website as well as input from NASCAR® driver and team owner Kevin Harvick. (See Always A Champion for contest rules.)

The contest was announced by Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet in Sprint Cup racing and official spokesperson for the Champion brand. “I got my start racing go-karts, so I know what a sponsorship can mean to a small race team,” he said. “This program enables Champion to give back to the sport that has helped make it one of the world’s most popular brands by supporting local racers who have what it takes to capture a title in local and regional racing.”

Contestants may submit their video entries via the Always A Champion website beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. Deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Visitors to the website will be able to vote for their favorite video entries between Jan. 2 and Feb. 5, 2012, and Federal-Mogul will announce the five $10,000 sponsorship winners on Feb. 23, 2012, in conjunction with the beginning of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Online voting for the $50,000 sponsorship will run from Feb. 22 through March 21, 2012, with the Champion grand-prize sponsorship winner announced April 2, 2012.

The Champion brand and iconic bow tie logo can be seen in virtually every form of racing worldwide. This “Performance Driven” brand now represents a broad portfolio of advanced products, including globally respected Champion spark plugs; Champion oil, air and cabin air filters; Champion wiper blades; and Champion performance additives for the automotive and lawn-and-garden markets. The “Search for a Champion” contest is the first of several aggressive initiatives designed to introduce the latest Champion technologies to millions of consumers and racing enthusiasts throughout the U.S. and Canada.

For additional information about the contest and to submit a free video entry, simply visit Always A Champion

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About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain and safety solutions to the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, commercial, aerospace, marine, rail and off-road vehicles; industrial, agricultural and power generation equipment; as well as the worldwide aftermarket. Federal-Mogul’s leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, and global distribution network deliver world-class products, brands and services at a competitive cost. The company’s sustainable global profitable growth strategy creates value for its employees, customers and shareholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs approximately 45,000 people in 35 countries.

Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket products are sold under a variety of well-known brands, including: Abex®, AE®, ANCO®, Beral®, Carter®, Champion®, FP Diesel®, Fel-Pro®, Ferodo®, Glyco®, Goetze®, MOOG®, National®, Necto®, Nüral®, Payen®, Precision®, Sealed Power®, Speed-Pro® and Wagner®. All Federal-Mogul trademarks are owned by Federal-Mogul Corporation, or one or more of its subsidiaries, in one or more countries. Visit the company’s website at Federal Mogul.

SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation

NBC’S “America’s Got Talent” Auditions are coming to Washington D.C. (11.5 & 11.6.11)

What can YOU do in 90 seconds?

ANY TALENT AND ANY AGE GOES. We want to see anything and everything.

Don’t miss your chance to show America YOUR talent and compete for the opportunity of a lifetime at winning the Grand Prize of
$1 MILLION DOLLARS!

Be sure to secure your place by pre-registering for an Audition and for more information on AGT Auditions.

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NBC’S TOP-RATED SUMMER SERIES “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT” ANNOUNCES OPEN CASTING CALLS IN NEW YORK, ST. LOUIS, WASHINGTON, D.C., TAMPA BAY, ANAHEIM, AUSTIN AND CHARLOTTE BEGINNING IN OCTOBER.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – September 29, 2010 – NBC’s top-rated summer series “America’s Got Talent” will begin its nationwide search for season seven contestants with auditions beginning in New York (October 8 and 9), St. Louis (October 22 and 23) and in Washington, D.C. (November 5 and 6).

The “America’s Got Talent” auditions are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for performers across the country to showcase their talents in 90 seconds to series’ producers in the hopes of being able to take the stage in front of the judges. Every type of performer is welcome – including musicians, dance crews, magicians, contortionists, comedians, singers, jugglers, animal acts and everything in between – all of whom want to perform for America’s votes and the coveted $1 million prize.

WASHINGTON, D.C.
Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6
Registration: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m
Location: Washington, D.C. Convention Center; 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW; Washington, D.C. 20001

Open to talent of any age, “America’s Got Talent” offers a unique chance for anyone who has dreamed of performing his or her talent on a national stage. Additional cities may be added for auditions. For all the latest information and to pre-register, go to AGT Auditions.

Season six winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., beat out thousands of acts, including finalists POPLYFE, the Silhouettes and Team iLuminate to take home the coveted $1 million grand prize. Murphy recently sang the national anthem at the West Virginia vs LSU college football game and will be headlining the upcoming “America’s Got Talent Live” show in Las Vegas.

Landau Murphy, Jr. and fan favorites from season six will perform in a special three-night engagement in Las Vegas on October 28, October 29 and October 30 in the Coliseum at Caesars Palace. The two-hour live event will be hosted by Jerry Springer and include an all-star roster of the country’s most dynamic “America’s Got Talent” entertainers.

“America’s Got Talent,” hosted by Nick Cannon, stars Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan as the panel of celebrity judges. The series is a true celebration of the American spirit, featuring a colorful array of aspiring stars, including singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, magicians and ventriloquists, all vying for their chance to strut and perform on stage hoping to win America’s hearts – and the $1 million prize.

Uptown presents Passport to Luxury III (12.1 – 12.8.11)

Enter here to win prizes including the grand prize –

a Trip to Turks & Caicos!

DJ QuickSilva’s Winter Playground Ski Weekend (1.20 – 1.22.11)

Click here for more information