Fly Fashion: THIS Third Thursday (11/19) is MidCity-wide w/SUPER SAVINGS

Time to start figuring out who's naughty or nice!

Every third Thursday, Mid City (on and just off 14th street and the U street corridor) shops in D.C. stay open late and have incredible sales. Mid City has really taken this event to a fantastic level with a night of great fun & sales for you!

One of my favorite stores, Nana is kicking off the holiday season with Thanks + Giving. For every pair of gloves, mittens, or cozy scarves sold from November 19th through Christmas, Nana will give $1 to Martha's Table. Also, to say thanks for helping Nana celebrate, take 15% OFF your entire purchase all day on Thursday.

It's a perfect way to kickstart your shopping season with late night shopping at so many fantastic MidCity shops!


Here's a list of the festivities and sales that will take place tomorrow. It's a huge event and fly girls should definitely take advantage of free food and fly fashion!

The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery
1632 U Street NW
THE REAL STORY OF THE SUPERHEROES: PHOTOGRAPHY BY DULCE PINZONTake a break and stop by the gallery for wine, cheese, and a chance to view our DC FotoWeek show,The Real Story of the Superheroes introduces the Mexican immigrant in New York in a satirical documentary style featuring ordinary men and women in their work environment donning superhero garb, thus raising questions of both our definition of heroism and our ignorance of and indifference to the workforce that fuels our ever-consuming economy.

Homerule
1807 14th Street NW
Bring in an old gently used kitchen tool and get 25% a new kitchen tool Home Rule will donate your used Kitchen's tool to Martha's Table. Limit three tools per customer.

miss pixie's
1626 14th street nw
Free Cookies at the city's grooviest furniture and home decor store!

Habitat Live & Wear
1512 U Street N.W.
Come over to enjoy an especial on the collection of Glenda Gies' handbags (the ex-vice president of Victoria Secret) and the sport collection messengers bags for men and women. All 50% off.

ACKC Cocoa Bar
1529c 14th Street, NW 15% off any size gift box of truffles on November 19 (not combinable with any other discount).

Ulah Bistro
1214 U Street
Before and after hitting the stores, enjoy your neighborhood Bistro! Happy Hour 4:00pm-7:00pm//Open 11am to 2:00am//Serving food til 1:00am

PULP
1803 14th Street NW
Enjoy great tunes spun by DJ TEN. From 7-9pm, take 10% off of your boxed holiday purchases!

Rue 14
1803a 14th St. NW Bring in 5 cans for Martha's Table and receive $10 off any purchase of $50 or more.

Som Records
1843 14th Street NW (Basement)
10% off all used records in the store.

Junction
1510 U Street, NW Store-wide discounts.
Bring in one can for Martha's table and get 5% off total purchase, 2 cans 10% off, 3 cans 15% off. Plus cookies to snack on.

The Bike Rack
1412 Q St, NW
Clearing all 2009 Bicycles and Giro Sunglasses. Get amazing deals.

DEKKA
1338 U ST. 2nd floor NW
DJ, finger food, cocktails, discounts up to 50%, new art and fashion designs by local creatives!

Logan Hardware
1416 P Street, NW
20% off the housewares section

REDEEM
1734 14th St NW
6PM to 9PM bring in 3 canned food items and get $10 off your purchase at Redeem.

Fly Event: Amel Larrieux | 2 nights @ The Birchmere Music Hall

In her solo debut in 2000, Infinite Possibilities (Epic), Amel crafted a veritable concept album that explored an endless range of promise and potential. Its single "Get Up” is an ode to working people became a modern anthem and magnet for the growing legion of Amel’s fans.

Amel has contributed to film soundtracks, writing and singing in such films
as Barbershop, Love Jones, Down To Earth, and Sunset Park, as well a Mercedes Benz commercial. Former Sade guitarist Stuart Matthewman sought Amel to sing on an album for his band Sweetback. She has also collaborated with hip-hop supergroup The Roots on several songs and tours. She was also recently recognized with a Grammy nomination in the Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals, for "Where is
the Love" by Stanley Clarke, on which she joined Glenn Lewis as a featured vocalist.

Equal to Amel’s vocal and writing talent is her alluring beauty and eclectic style. She has been spotlighted as a style maven in Essence, Honey, Harper’s Bazaar, Trace, The Fader and other magazines and was also featured in the Coach anniversary print
campaign. More recently her vocal talent and beauty have been central to Coca-Cola’s "Keep It Real" campaign in television, radio and print ads. She is also a trained dancer.

Event Information:
Thursday, September 10, 2009
2 Day Event
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
All Ages
cover: $45.00
music: Soul, Funk, Hip Hop & Jazz


Venue Information:
Birchmere Music Hall
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305


Links:
http://www.blisslife.com

http://www.myspace.com/bravebird2

Fly Event: Mos Def Presents: The Ecstatic Tour

Event Information:
Sunday, August 09, 2009
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
cover: $35.00

Venue Information:
9:30 Club
815 V St. N.W.
Washington, DC
www.930.com

Links:
www.930.com

Fly Event: Beauty Bash- Fashion, Art & Glam

Wow, this is a must-go -to event! Beauty Bash is an evening of fashion, art and glam. It is the prefect way to start your Saturday night.

This Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 6:00PM to 10:00PM come out for an elegant evening of beauty.

Featuring:

Natural Enhancements- glam makeup services

Urban Charm- clutches to cocktail rings

Fly Betty Boutique- clothing and accessories

Floetic Paint-art pieces by Yvette Crocker

Indulge Mobile Spa- chic manicures

FREE manicures!

Prices of goods and services vary for each vendor. Cash Only.

*Fly Betty and Floetic Paint will accept credit cards.

Location:
4 Art Thou/ Floetic Paint Studio & Gallery
3523 12th Street, N.E. (near Catholic Univ. Metro Station)

Fly Event: The Stash Consignment's 1st Annual Stretch Your Summer Sale

Oh Emm Gee! My friend, Elan at www.thestashconsignment.com is having the best sale ever in life! The Stash Consignment already houses some of the best designer hand-me downs, and now The Stash Consignment is hosting its 1st Annual Stretch Your Summer Sale.

This is for fly girls residing in the NY area. On Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 12pm to 7pm, join other stashionistas as you slip cocktails and shop designer fashions at low prices. From alice + olivia, Balenciaga, Chole, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Fendi,Gucci, Hermes, Islii, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, Prada, -The Stash Consignment has it all.

All the fashion, all the fun, all for 20% of the already unbelievable markdowns of 75%!


Who: The Stash Consignment’s 1st Annual Stretch Your Summer Sale

What: A shopping experience.

When: Come shop The Stash Consignments new with tags and pre-loved couture on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. From 12PM to 7PM.

Where: 1182 Broadway (For my fashion lovers in New York).

Why: Because it’s a recession but your wardrobe shouldn't feel the effects.

RVSP: info@thestashconsignment.com

Fly Event: Book Your DC Restaurant Week Reservation Now!

My favorite time of the year is back!

Washington, DC Restaurant Week reservations are open!

DC Restaurant Week is August 24 – 30, 2009!

Don't miss gourmet, prix-fixe $20.09 lunches and $35.09 dinners at over 150 top DC restaurants.

Washington, DC Restaurant Week is a great excuse to try a new restaurant or return to your old favorite.

Tables fill up quickly, so reserve now!

Click here for a list of restaurants.

Fly Event: Local Wednesdays on U St ~ A necessary recess from the week

I love to party on a rooftop!

Local Wednesdays is for anyone who needs that mid-week break from the job, school or anything else that tends to stress. Chill out, get back to those carefree days for the evening and still partake in all the social freedoms of adulthood. Were switching up the line-up just a little this week and featuring DJ Steve Starks (Nouveau Riche/KIDS parties) who's spinning happy hour from 6PM-9PM and DJ Stereofaith (Feedback/Sorted parties) closing out the show from 9PM-1AM. These are two of DC's best DJs and they're gonna kill it on the decks as usual. If you missed the last one, don't make the same mistake twice.

Peroni Specials and Giveaways from 6PM-10PM

Local Wednesdays on U St ~ A necessary recess from the week

Each and every Wednesday
6PM - 1AM
DJ Steve Starks (Nouveau Riche/KIDS) spinning happy hour from 6PM-9PM
DJ Stereofaith (Feedback/Sorted) closing out the show from 9PM-1AM

Local 16 (http://localsixteen.com)
1602 U St. NW (Next to Starbucks at 16th and U)
Washington, DC

Fly Event: Heavy Hitters at Art Whino

Heavy Hitterz

What: A collective of paintings and illustrations from the graffiti and street art scene.

Why: Because the lowbrow and the graffiti art scene is dope.

When: Thru Aug. 15. Opening party, Sat., 6 p.m.-midnight.

Where: Art Whino Gallery, 173 Waterfront St., National Harbor (301-567-8210).

Fly Event: Recess...Play and Stay at the National Harbor!

Recess is back! You’re invited to be a kid again and to relive some of your youth as attendees will be able to play games and mingle in the Remix Lounge, the outdoor balcony area overlooking the waterfront, and throughout the comfortable and spacious backyard patio area


Date: Saturday July 25th 2009

Time: 8pm - 12am

Playground aka location: Aloft Washington National Harbor, 156 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745 (Plenty of garage parking available)

Cost: Only $10 with advance tickets purchased from http://recess4.eventbrite.com/ or by visiting http://www.host-dc.com/ . THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT FAST SO PLEASE GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Games:
Free Billiards, Spades, Nintendo Wii, Twister, Uno, Taboo, Pictureka, Scattegories, Pictionary, Jenga, Tabletop Soccer, Tabletop Hockey, Connect 4, Battleship, Sorry, Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, Life, Chutes and Ladders, Hungry Hippo, Candyland, Trouble, Operation, Guess Who,
Clue, Monopoly, and more!

New features: Get your name tag and pick your playground name at the door. Be creative!!! New games added.





Who is invited: Everyone 21+. This event is for singles, couples, and groups its all about having a great time!


Powered
by: Cafe Gelato, Flycandy DC, Miss Nicki Social Events, Coco &
Lowe, Brazen Hussy, Macksamillions Video, and Foreverdc.com

Fly Event: Open Canvas Painting at Tryst Coffeehouse

“Open Canvas” is DC’s first consistent live freestyle art show. Every month, local painters freestyle paint images to canvas live in front of hundreds of people. Nothing is planned, every piece is improvised. For the exhibit, rather than framing the images, the artists mount them on isles, encouraging viewers to get close to experience the work. There is also an opportunity for the crowd to play an active role in creating a piece live as well.

While artists paint, Dj Underdog blends and eclectic mix of rare grooves. Rather than a conventional set with ipods, cd's or a play list, DJ Underdog fuses everything from Bjork to Backyard Band in a sultry mix . His mix of "records only", expresses a sort of devoted appreciation for the faded era in music that rang loud before the 21st century. Open Canvas is everything and nothing at once. Be the canvas. Be.

Event Information:

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Every 4th Thursday

8:00 PM - 12:00 PM

All Ages

Cover: FREE


Contact Email:
djundadog@gmail.com


Venue Information:

Tryst Coffeehouse
2459 18th St. N.W.
Adams Morgan
Washington, DC

Fly Event: Dekka Trunk Show @ Dekka Boutique

Join Dekka for their Third Thursday Trunk show. Hang with designers and artists, drink, eat, enjoy special discount shopping, music and vibe!

Event Information:
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Every 3rd Thursday

Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All Ages
Cover: FREE

Venue Information:

DEKKA Boutique

1338 U Street NW
Washington, DC

Fly Event: Sneaker Pimps DC - featuring The Clipse and Wale

The world's largest sneaker show is hitting DC with a live performance by The Clipse, Wale and local artists.

Event Information:

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009

Time: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Age: 18+

Cover: $15.00 persale $20 on the door

Purchase tickets here: http://www.inticketing.com/events/42103

Fly Event: Redeem's Third Thursday Artist Showcase

Boutique Reedem (1734 14th St NW) is hosting a hot music, fashion and art event this Thursday, July 16, 2009.

Redeem welcomes local DC artist, J. Coleman and Brooklyn's Object in their third installment of their art/music series. J. Coleman who is responsible for Redeem's in-store murals, and more recently the large wall works at neighboring restaurant Eatonville, will be showing 13 new original paintings alongside an acoustic set by the New York duo, Object.

Come out, support the arts, and shop some fantastic summer fashion.

WHEN: Third Thursday, July 16
TIME: 6PM to 8:30PM
WHERE: Redeem, 1734 14th St NW

Fly Event: Teedra Moses- Saturday, July 25th

Teedra Moses is coming back to D.C.! For my fly girls who keep missing Ms. Moses ever time she comes to the DMV, here is your chance to catch her live.

TRIPLE STAR SOUND STAGE
presents
TEEDRA MOSES

Featuring: Dominque Young (Making the Band)
Hosted By: Micheline Bowman (Fox 5)

SATURDAY JULY 25TH-8PM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Orchestra Seating - $20
Premium/Box Seating - $24


Event Information:
Saturday, July 25, 2009
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

All Ages

Cover: $20.00 $20 Orchestra Seating; $24 Premium/Box Seating

Music: Neo-Soul

Venue Information:
The Arc
1901 Mississippi Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020


Tickets are available here: http://www.triplestardc.com/

In April, I had the chance to interview Teedra, click here to see how Teedra stays sucka free, gets money and lives fly.

Fly Event: Little Dragon & Aphrodizia by Yoko K (7/19 Next Sunday night)

Grab tickets here: http://littledragondc.eventbrite.com/

Fly Event: Questlove & DJ Dummy 7/12 this Sunday night!

After the Rock The Bells Concert this Sunday (7/12) , come hit up LIV to party with Questlove and DJ Dummy (Common's DJ).

Grab advance tickets here: questliv.eventbrite.com

Fly Event: 4th Annual J Dilla Tribute & Fundraiser at LIV

Come celebrate the life and music of J Dilla! The 4th Annual J Dilla Tribute and Fundraiser held on Wednesday, July 8th at Liv Nightclub.

Join Dilla’s family, “Ma Dukes” Yancey & Illa J, along with DC’s own
to honor the legacy of Jay Dee.

Hosted by Phife (of A Tribe Called Quest) and Grap Luva

Music by J. Laine & The Players

Featuring LIVE performances by:
Kaimbr
Kev Brown
Ardamus
Awthentik
RoddyRod
Wayna
Oddisee + Diamond District
Alison Carney
E Major
Cynthia Hawkes
Phil Ade

Doors Open: 9:00 PM

21+

This is a FREE event, but donations are certainly encouraged. 5% of proceeds
will go to both the Maureen Yancey Foundation as well as the Lupus
Foundation GWDC.

PLEASE RSVP to: dilladc09@gmail.com

Donations and RSVP can also be made at: http://dilladc09.eventbrite.com

Fly Event: Uptown Girl Entertainment Presents: Cocktails & Glosses

Cocktails & Glosses

Saturday, July 18th

From 12-5:00 p.m. @ Helix Hotel

1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, WDC 20005
(4 blocks from Dupont Circle Metro)

Tickets: $25-$35

Rest your lips around the rim of a tasty cocktail while getting pampered by a team of professional makeup artists, as they select the perfect new gloss color and dish out flavorful beauty tips.

You’ll also be looking equally edible with a free spray tanning session and an afternoon filled with mini-makeovers, shopping, beauty, and discounted brow arching services.

As if tanning, cocktails, and lip gloss weren’t enough to satisfy your palate… you’ll also leave with a beauty swag bag as the cherry on top. No diet required.

Includes: Two lip glosses, $5 shopping gift card, a yummy cocktail, and a summer beauty swag bag.

Advance payment required. Tickets will not be sold at the door. All sales are final. Must be 21 and over.

Click here for tickets and more details: http://www.cocktailsandglosses

Fly Event: DC FOLLOW FRIDAYS featuring Ice the Villain

Twitter is huge in the DMV, every mover and shaker in the area has a twitter page and tons of followers.

In the Twitter world, we have “Follow Friday” it’s a group thing where everyone suggests other Twitter users to follow, each Friday. It’s serious; you always hope that your Twitter friends think your interesting enough for others to follows.

So serious, that this Friday, June 5, 2009, Axum (1934 9th Street, NW) is hosting DC Follow Fridays.

Come party with writers, poets, lyricists, models and all those in between for DC Follow Fridays.

Who: DC Follow Fridays Party

What: For all those making movements in the DMV and want to connect with others in the area.

When: June 5, 2009

Where: Axum 1934 9th Street, NW- Doors open at 9pm, free b4 10pm, $5 after!

Why: Because one of DMV's hottest rapper, Ice The Villain will be performing.

Ice the Villain is a Howard University graduate, who is making big moves in the DMV area. He recently teamed up with Raheem DeVaughn for the track, ‘Walk With You’ which is quickly becoming my favorite summer time track.

Listen here:


For more information on Ice, peep the site www.icethevillain.com

Hope to see all my fly girls this Friday!

Fly Event: Party with Nylon Magazine at Bloomingdale's

Reason number 4,354 why I am moving to New York, for the fly events that always take place! This one is for my fellas. Nylon Magazine and Bloomingdale's pair up for their spring in-store event, tomorrow, May 14, 2009.

You must RSVP to bloomingdales@nylonmag.com.

Peep the flyer, and if you’re in NY, make sure to stop thru.