Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202.238.YOGA
www.stroga.com
Monday, June 7, 2010
Things to Do: Free Yoga at Stroga
Stroga is an amazing yoga studio located in a beautiful, historic building in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. They offer a weekly Community Class on Saturdays from 10:15AM - 11:45AM and the best part is the class is FREE. Actually, they refer to it as a "Pay-What-You-Can" class. Those who are inclined to make donations, should know their money is going to a local charity.
To learn more about Stroga, visit http://www.stroga.com/. To register for classes, click here.
Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Things to Do: Movies on U Street
Harrison Field Under the Stars
Harrison Field on V Street between 13th and 14th Sts.
June 8 – September 21, 2010
Gates open at 7:00 PM
Movies begin at 8:30 PM
Join the folks on U Street for a FREE outdoor summer evening event watching movies under the stars. If you've been to Screen on the Green, think a more intimate, cozy version. We’ll be showing four great music-related films to pay homage to U Street’s musical past – schedule below.
Word on the street is they are also planning to a live DJ before the movies begin for your listening entertainment.
Gates will open at 7:00PM and movies will start at sundown around 8:30PM.
BONUS: Free popcorn for the first 100 people!
MOVIES
June 8: Michael Jackson’s This Is It (rain date June 15)
July 13: Buena Vista Social Club (rain date July 20)
Aug 10: The Soloist (rain date Aug 17)
Sept 14: Duke Ellington’s Washington and Soul Power (rain date Sept 21)
Friday, June 4, 2010
EARN $75 - Blogger Usability Study
This morning while I was scrolling through my timeline on Twitter I saw a few people talking about a way to earn a quick $75 (a $75 AMEX gift card to be exact) for participating in a study on Blogger. I figured I'd spread the wealth and share what I found out. It only requires 60 minutes of your time and you must have a computer running the later versions of Windows, fairly simple right?
Below is a little information about the study.
Tell us what you think about Blogger by signing up for a usability study! The study is an opportunity to provide feedback on something that's currently in development. This study will help the Blogger team better understand your needs in order to incorporate them into future product enhancements.
We’re currently scheduling participants for a study that takes place June 17-23, 2010. Sessions will be remote - basically we’ll call you on the phone and set up a screen sharing session with you on your own computer. You’ll need a high-speed Internet connection and a computer running Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000. If you’re interested in participating, please complete the questionnaire linked below. We’ll then be in touch directly to discuss details and set your appointment time.
Here's the link for more information and to participate. Blogger Study
Below is a little information about the study.
Tell us what you think about Blogger by signing up for a usability study! The study is an opportunity to provide feedback on something that's currently in development. This study will help the Blogger team better understand your needs in order to incorporate them into future product enhancements.
We’re currently scheduling participants for a study that takes place June 17-23, 2010. Sessions will be remote - basically we’ll call you on the phone and set up a screen sharing session with you on your own computer. You’ll need a high-speed Internet connection and a computer running Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000. If you’re interested in participating, please complete the questionnaire linked below. We’ll then be in touch directly to discuss details and set your appointment time.
Here's the link for more information and to participate. Blogger Study
Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Junior League: Not Just for Ladies Who Lunch Anymore
I was going to begin this post with "Most people have heard of the Junior League..." but over the years I've realized that this is not the case. If you have heard of it, feel free to bypass the next introductory paragraph.
The Junior League is an organization of women committed to voluntarism. Many would say it's similar to sorority in that it brings together like-minded women who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others. The Junior League was founded in 1903 by a young socialite and over the years became known as an organization of ladies who lunch (meaning rich women whose only daily commitment was to having lunch with their friends rather than have a job to go to) Over the last century, I'm proud to say that the Junior League has changed drastically.
I've been a member of the Junior League since 2003. It's hard to believe it's been that long. The Junior League is an excellent resource for professional women who are hoping to get more involved in their community, whether it's through direct service to a nonprofit organization or in-League (i.e. member development, public relations, fundraising).
Throughout my tenure in the Junior League, my placements (the name for your annual community service commitment) have revolved around working with the elderly. I've meet many amazing women through my time volunteering with our community partners, at fundraisers, and at various social events. I would highly recommend the Junior League to anyone woman who is trying to expand her network both professionally and socially. It's also a great way to become a nonprofit board member and forge relationships with nonprofit executives, if that is something you're interested in.
Every year the Junior League admits new women into their ranks. While I'm sure it's too late for the 2010-2011 year, it's not too late to start thinking about it for next year. Most leagues require you to attend an orientation, the one in DC fills up quickly so it's best to know someone who can inform you as to when it will be held. Also, in DC due to the high demand in membership, they've had a lottery to bring in new members for the past few years. It not all about who you know anymore, or so they say.
For more information about the Junior League as a whole, visit http://www.ajli.org/. To learn more about the Junior League of Washington, visit http://www.jlw.org.
The Junior League is an organization of women committed to voluntarism. Many would say it's similar to sorority in that it brings together like-minded women who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others. The Junior League was founded in 1903 by a young socialite and over the years became known as an organization of ladies who lunch (meaning rich women whose only daily commitment was to having lunch with their friends rather than have a job to go to) Over the last century, I'm proud to say that the Junior League has changed drastically.
I've been a member of the Junior League since 2003. It's hard to believe it's been that long. The Junior League is an excellent resource for professional women who are hoping to get more involved in their community, whether it's through direct service to a nonprofit organization or in-League (i.e. member development, public relations, fundraising).
Throughout my tenure in the Junior League, my placements (the name for your annual community service commitment) have revolved around working with the elderly. I've meet many amazing women through my time volunteering with our community partners, at fundraisers, and at various social events. I would highly recommend the Junior League to anyone woman who is trying to expand her network both professionally and socially. It's also a great way to become a nonprofit board member and forge relationships with nonprofit executives, if that is something you're interested in.
Every year the Junior League admits new women into their ranks. While I'm sure it's too late for the 2010-2011 year, it's not too late to start thinking about it for next year. Most leagues require you to attend an orientation, the one in DC fills up quickly so it's best to know someone who can inform you as to when it will be held. Also, in DC due to the high demand in membership, they've had a lottery to bring in new members for the past few years. It not all about who you know anymore, or so they say.
For more information about the Junior League as a whole, visit http://www.ajli.org/. To learn more about the Junior League of Washington, visit http://www.jlw.org.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
International Events in DC
Last week I stumbled across an amazing website for the International Club of DC or ICDC (http://www.internationalclubdc.com/). I've been planning to attend some embassy events for a while so I did a Google search and came across the site which lists not only events at various embassies but numerous activities focused on developing relationships with the international population in and around DC.
Some of the upcoming events in June that I found to be of interest are listed below but there are hundreds of events posted on their website.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Discover the Tropical Island Paradise of Sri Lanka: Dinner Reception at the Sri Lankan Ambassador’s Residence to experience Sri Lankan music, dance, culture, and traditions. Escape with us to the tropical island paradise of Sri Lanka! Join us for a delightful reception at the residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka that includes a traditional dance and music presentation. Enjoy a dinner feast of traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and learn about Sri Lankan culture, art, music, dance, and traditions while discovering one of the world’s most exotic travel destinations. Cost: $55/$89, must pay in advance. For more info, click here.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Rooftop International Happy Hour at the Embassy Row Hilton Hotel.
Join us for Washington's international Happy Hour with the best views in town. Enjoy panoramic summertime views of downtown as well as surrounding monuments while you meet, socialize, and network with other ICDC members in a relaxed and friendly setting after work. Cost: $5 with online registration for ICDC members (membership is FREE) and $8 at the door. For more info, click here.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Learn to dance the Argentine Tango as danced in Buenos Aires Argentina
The International Club of DC is pleased to invite you to "An Evening in Buenos Aires." The Argentine Tango is known around the world for its romance and bold flair. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn how to dance Argentine tango from an expert instructor and meet other ICDC members in a friendly and relaxed setting. Dance the night away to a great mix of tango and Latin music! Cost: $16. For more info, click here.
Some of the upcoming events in June that I found to be of interest are listed below but there are hundreds of events posted on their website.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Discover the Tropical Island Paradise of Sri Lanka: Dinner Reception at the Sri Lankan Ambassador’s Residence to experience Sri Lankan music, dance, culture, and traditions. Escape with us to the tropical island paradise of Sri Lanka! Join us for a delightful reception at the residence of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka that includes a traditional dance and music presentation. Enjoy a dinner feast of traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and learn about Sri Lankan culture, art, music, dance, and traditions while discovering one of the world’s most exotic travel destinations. Cost: $55/$89, must pay in advance. For more info, click here.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Rooftop International Happy Hour at the Embassy Row Hilton Hotel.
Join us for Washington's international Happy Hour with the best views in town. Enjoy panoramic summertime views of downtown as well as surrounding monuments while you meet, socialize, and network with other ICDC members in a relaxed and friendly setting after work. Cost: $5 with online registration for ICDC members (membership is FREE) and $8 at the door. For more info, click here.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Learn to dance the Argentine Tango as danced in Buenos Aires Argentina
The International Club of DC is pleased to invite you to "An Evening in Buenos Aires." The Argentine Tango is known around the world for its romance and bold flair. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn how to dance Argentine tango from an expert instructor and meet other ICDC members in a friendly and relaxed setting. Dance the night away to a great mix of tango and Latin music! Cost: $16. For more info, click here.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Things to Do: DC Jazz Festival June 1-13
The DC Jazz Festival is a highly anticpated annual event and features not only performances by jazz greats but by local musicians and students. Events will be held at Bohemian Caverns, Carter Barron, Listner Auditorium (on the campus of George Washington University) as well as other locations.
Since I'm all about free and low-cost things to do in DC, I scoured their website for FREE jazz festival events. On June 5 and 6, there will be Jazz 'n Families Fun Day at The Phillips Collection a celebration of music and art, for more information click here. On Saturday, June 12 at 3:30pm, there will be a matinee performance featuring the Claudio Roditi Quartet (Brazil) & the Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band. Tickets are available at Lisner's Box Office and through Ticketmaster. While the event is listed as free, there's a $3.00 Ticketmaster convenience charge + $1.00 ticket fee per ticket, which really isn't bad for a concert. For tickets, click here.
To learn more about this event, visit http://www.dcjazzfest.org/. You can also follow them on twitter: www.twitter.com/dcjazzfest.
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