Sneakerball After-Party TONIGHT

Don't forget to hit up the Sneakerball After-Party tonight!

Great cause and a great time!

www.sneakerball.org

You're Invited to the Spring 2010 Preview Event 4/25/10

Cristina Maria Special Events would like to invite you to join us and our fabulous group of Event Partners for the Spring 2010 Preview Event.

RSVP:

Space is limited. You must RSVP at here to get on the official guest list!

WHAT:

--Spring 2010 Preview Event--

Enjoy drinks and a catering tasting by MK Catering Inc, a wonderful weekend afternoon on THE beautiful rooftop in Rockville, music, entertainment, trends in event design, and more. Share the company of newlyweds; event clientele; wedding, b'nai mitzvah, & corporate vendors; and social and corporate event planners.

WHERE:

The Rooftop at Rockville’s Town Center (6th floor)

&

VisArts Center (2nd floor)

Rockville, MD

WHEN:

Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 1:00PM- 4:00PM

RAIN OR SHINE

WHY:

The Rooftop at Rockville’s Town Center, MK Catering Inc., Cristina Maria Special Events, & our Event Partners wanted to kickoff the spring weather (the warm weather we have all been so looking forward to after all that snow) with some fun! What a great way to spend an afternoon!

Guests will have the opportunity to come together to preview the services, talent, and products of our Event Partners, some of DC's top event professionals, who will simplify the planning process for you. Preview this chic venue space while enjoying beverages and a tasting by MK Catering, music by Electric Entertainment, entertainment by Washington Talent, and so much more!

ATTIRE: Casual

HOSTED BY:

VENUE (OUTDOOR) & LOUNGE FURNITURE

~ The Rooftop at Rockville’s Town Center

EVENT PLANNING, COORDINATION, & EVENT DESIGN

~ Cristina Maria Special Events

CATERING (FOOD, BEVERAGES, ILLUMINATED FURNITURE, WAIT STAFF, BARTENDERS, EQUIPMENT RENTALS)

~ MK Catering Inc.

EVENT PARTNERS FOR THE EVENT:

DRAPING

~ Syzygy Event Productions

ENTERTAINMENT – MUSIC (DJs)

~ Electric Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT – NOVELTIES (PHOTOBOOTH, GREEN SCREEN, GRAFFITI ARTIST, ETC.)

~ Washington Talent, Photo, & Video's Washington Video

FLORAL DESIGN

~ Greenworks Florist

LIGHTING

~ 27 Studios

PHOTOGRAPHY

~ Photography by Alexander

SIGNAGE

~ Exhibit Imaging

SPECIALTY FOOD SERVICE (CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN)

~ The Chocolate Chick

TABLE SETTING RENTALS

~ Capital Party Rentals

VENUE (INDOOR)

~ VisArts Center

VIDEOGRAPHY

~ Washington Video

WEDDING & SPECIAL EVENT CAKES

~ Creative Cakes

For questions, please contact Cristina Maria Special Events at info@cristinamariaevents.com or at 301-938-8383.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cristina Maria Special Events

Making Events Uniquely YOU!

Official After Party of Weddzilla's Rock the Launch Party TONIGHT!

As a friend and fan of Cristina Maria Special Events, you are invited to the after party for tonight's Weddzilla Rock the Launch part.

Check out the invitation on Facebook here.

CRISTINA MARIA SPECIAL EVENTS

Making Events Uniquely YOU!

Weddzilla Flash Mob Video

It's here! The flash mob video from yesterday promoting tonight's Weddzilla Rock the Launch Party where 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction are going to The Children's National Medical Center.

Check out the video....

See you tonight!

Cristina Maria Special Events

Making Events Uniquely YOU!

FUNdraiser Kick-Off Party Jan. 28th

Help support a GREAT CAUSE while have a GREAT TIME by attending the Kick-Off Party for Mark's Run 2010.

WHEN: Thursday, January 28th 7-9pm at

WHERE: Tony & Joe's, Georgetown (3000 K Street, NW)

WEBSITE: For more information click here.

RSVP to alexis_polakoff@landon.net.

There is no Admission Fee. Lite fare. Cash Bar. 21 and over only.
Casual Attire.

Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit the Mark Ferris Scholarship Fund at Landon School and the Joslin Diabetes Center. Prizes include items from Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and more! Special Auction Item -- Fabulous Home in Tulum, Mexico that sleeps 10!

All friends and family are invited!

An exclusive invitation from Washington Life Magazine & Mona Taner

You're not going to want to miss this!!

Please join Washington Life magazine and Mona Taner for the launch of her new boutique inside Mervis Diamond Importers. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'ouevres with Mona on Friday evening. Come back on Saturday and Sunday for Mona's trunk show.

Discover a distinctive diamond and 18-karat gold collection from the woman who is not afraid to have a little fun with her jewelry.

To stay informed about Mona Taner special events and promotions, please register at monataner.com.

Invitation for 'Fresh for UNICEF!'

Readers of Everything Events blog,

As a reader of our blog you are privileged to being invited to all the hot, fun events going on in and around DC. I have another great event to share with all of you.

Celebrate Fall with Greg's List-DC and Fresh Boutique of Georgetown (located at 1205 Potomac St., NW) on Friday, November 6 from 6:30-8:30pm at "Fresh for UNICEF!" Join them (and me!) for an evening of shopping, champagne, and cupcakes, while supporting a great cause!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping while sipping champagne and enjoying delectable cupcakes provided by Treet Shop (featured on Daily Candy!). Fresh will donate 10% of all sales that evening to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF (http://www.unicefusa.org) which supports UNICEF's child survival programs worldwide, and we'll have UNICEF's famous orange boxes all around the store for donating your spare change!
**All Greg's List-DC readers will receive a $25 gift certificate from Fresh for purchases of $75 or more, so be sure to mention that you're a loyal GLDC reader at the party!** All are invited, but please be sure to RSVP by November 4 to jamie@gregslistdc.com .

We look forward to seeing you and don't forget your spare change for UNICEF!

Bethesda Row's Restaurant Week

In case you haven't heard, 9 of Bethesda Row's restaurants are hosting their own Restaurant Week this week from Monday September 21st to Sunday, September 27th. They are offering two-course lunches for $12 and three-course dinners for $30.

For more information check out Washingtonian's article.

Most unique wedding processional to date!

Best video ever! A friend of mind shared this video with me yesterday and I have to admit I cried. I know, I know. I'm a sap but I just can't hold the tears back when it comes to weddings, especially with something as personalized and touching as this wedding processional. It is so easy and inexpensive to make each and every wedding a unique special event that exudes the personality and heart of the couple. Just ask any couple I have worked with.

Shine in your moment!

1st EVER $100,000 CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!

I posed the question, "What's could possibly be yummier than diamonds and cupcakes?" in my recent blog posting. If you were like me last spring you thought there could be no better pairing that diamonds and cupcakes. But together Mervis Diamond Importers and I, Cristina Maria Special Events, are hosting a special event that will top the diamond encrusted cupcake... Diamonds & Chocolate Soiree. Yep, I said it ladies... CHOCOLATE!

One June afternoon at lunch the idea of "diamonds and chocolate" was born. Jon Mervis clearly understands the way us women think. He came up with the absolutely genius idea and I brought it to life bringing by kick starting the event planning needed to bring this all together in a short period of time. When Jon talked to me about the exquisite combination two vendors immediately came to mind. I quickly brought on board both The Chocolate Chick and MK Catering that I knew could bring this heavenly concept to life with their delectable chocolate desserts and wonderful service.

Please view the invitation below for this exclusive luxurious event! I would like to invite my readers to be my guests at this special event in just 2 weeks!

On July 22nd you will get to taste from the first ever $100,000 chocolate fountain. You'll have to see it to believe it! This special treat is compliments of Mervis Diamond Importers and The Chocolate Chick. I've seen it and its gorgeous and not to mention DE-licious!

Doesn't that invitation just make your mouth water?! My friends at Altronics Communications, Inc. did such a wonderful job! Wait and see what they did with the drink menu. Your taste buds won't want to wait to enjoy one of our cocktails.

Don't worry. You will be able to satisfy your tasty buds soon enough. From the help of my friends at MK Catering, Inc. you also will be able to indulge yourself with some tasty chocolate desserts and passed h'or d'oeuvres. In addition, they will be providing the blue light glass bar and their top of the line servers. It is only the best for the clients, fans, and friends of Cristina Maria Special Events.

It doesn't stop there. Courtesy of Professional Bartenders & Servers, Inc. you will be able to enjoy 3 signature drinks created just for this special event!

And it keeps getting better... while enjoying all of these treats and so much more, you can try on wonderful diamond jewelry pieces and view Mervis Diamond Importers' wide selection of diamonds. They will be offering a special discount prices on all jewelry at the store only for this event. If you are in the market for jewelry or enjoy pretty things, you won't want to miss this! There is a reason afterall that all the women in my family have Mervis Diamond rings. Check out other featured jewelry from Mervis on this blog under the "Trunk Show" label.

I am honored to have my friends at Jason Weil Photography be a part of this extraordinary special event. I can't wait to see his photographs of the 1st ever diamond chocolate fountain! You will be able to access his photographs after the event.

Our special event will be featured in the Washington Life Magazine's September Issue. You might be in the magazine's pages amongst pictures of Hollywood's & DC's top celebrities at events here in the best city in the world, Washington D.C.!

In addition, DC Metromix of CBS WUSA Channel 9 will be present. You might be lucky enough to be featured in our special event in their photo gallery.

To be on the special event guest list, please make sure to RSVP by Monday, July 20th.

Please feel free to share this invitation with your friends.

On behalf of Cristina Maria Special Events and my wonderful event industry friends, who are some of the top wedding and event professionals in the DC area and have worked with me to put this extravagent special event together, we hope you will come and have fun on us! I know we will!

Shine in your moment!

Save-the-Date! September 12th, 2009

The save-the-date for the 3rd Annual Turning the Page Gala event I mentioned yesterday went out this morning! Here's your very own copy of the invitation! I hope you can join us!

Dinner & Magic EVERY SUNDAY!

Life is always filled with endless To Do lists and days that never seem to be long enough. Don't forget to take a break from your busy and time consuming event planning and your To Do lists to enjoy some fun with your loved ones. I always hear from married couples who didn't use a wedding planner, that they didn't feel like they had time to enjoy the engagement because they were busy with work and wedding planning. Take part of one day a week at least to enjoy some fun and laughter whether you are planning an event or not. Don't let time pass you by to enjoy life, laughter, and your loved ones. Remember you are not alone. Balance is something we all work on throughout our lives.

Want to enjoy something different with your fiance/fiancee, family and friends? Looking for something fun and different to do on a Sunday evening? In search of fun, interactive entertainment for your bar/bat mitzvah?

Well I have just the ticket! Any Sunday evening enjoy dinner and magic at Kemble Park Tavern in the Palisades located at 5125 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016 from 6-8pm. Josh Norris of Interactive Magic will be there performing tableside magic. Make reservations at Kemble Park Tavern today!

Feel free to check out Josh Norris' entertainment schedule for a list of his public appearances.

Have fun!

Happy planning!

Free Events in DC

No need for us to break the bank to have fun especially when money is tight. Whether you are saving for your wedding or feeling the squeeze from the recession, we can all enjoy a free thing or two. Check out this blog on information on FREE events in DC.

http://freeindc.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Outdoor Movies in the DC area

Take a break from the wedding planning or attending the wedding events (I know it is the season of bachelorette parties, showers, and weddings!). Enjoy your engagement with your fiance or time with close friends. Need a suggestion of a fun and inexpensive event to attend? Well I have a great one if you are looking for something fun to do outdoors in the DC area this summer. Check out one of the outdoor movies going on. They are a lot of fun. Grab a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy the summer night with your loved ones.

Washington, DC

NoMa Summer Screen
When: Wednesdays, June 10 - July 29, 2009; 7:00 until 11:00 p.m.; Rain or shine.
Where: L Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, NE, Washington, DC on the large grassy lot
Price: Free
Metro: The closest Metro station is New York Avenue (red line).
Parking: Parking is limited.
Info: Hosted by the NoMa (north of Massachusetts Avenue) Business Improvement District. The 2009 theme of NoMa Summer Screen is "Music in Pictures," featuring films about musicians and bands.
Bring: A blanket, a low lawnchair, and a picnic.
Music: Each film screening will be preceded by live DJs, special guests, barbeque, and surprises. Funk, soul, boogaloo, and other types of music will be provided by local DJ collective Fatback.
Website: http://www.nomasummerscreen.com/

2009 Schedule:

• June 10 - No Direction Home: A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966---Directed by Martin Scorsese
• June 17 - Buena Vista Social Club: Rediscovery of a legendary, members-only club in 1940's Havana, Cuba, as documented through the music and lives of veteran performers
• June 24 - Ray: Extraordinary life story of Ray Charles, a man who fought harder and went farther than anyone thought possible
• July 1 - Lady Sings the Blues: Loosely based on her 1956 autobiography, the story of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday, as portrayed by Diana Ross
• July 8 - I Am Trying To Break Your Heart: Documentary about the making and the conflicts of Wilco's fourth studio Album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
• July 15 - Standing in the Shadows of Motown: History of the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists
• July 22 - Scratch: Documentary about hip-hop DJing, the birth of turntablism, the legends and the culture
• July 29 - DIG!: Story of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, a band with critical acclaim but no commercial success, as told by arch-nemesis and biggest fan, The Dandy Warhols
  

Trust for the National Mall/HBO/Comcast Screen on the Green
When: As of 6/12/09 it is back!
Where: Screen is at 4th St. and crowd goes back to 7th St (near the National Gallery of Art), National Mall, Washington, DC

Price: Free

Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, L'enfant Plaza, and Federal Center SW

Info: As you may know, Washington came dangerously close to losing Screen on the Green after funding for the activity fell through earlier this spring. The Trust is proud to join HBO and Comcast in this joint effort. Theirhope is that just as Washingtonians rallied to save Screen on the Green through social networking and other forums, all Americans will unite in a grassroots effort to help restore the National Mall.

2009 Schedule:
Check out their website for their upcoming movie schedule.

Maryland

Bethesda Outdoor Movies-Stars on the Avenue
When: July 28 - August 1, 2009; 9:00 p.m. (encouraged to arrive early)
Where: Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda, Maryland (the corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues)
Price: Free
Metro: Bethesda metro (red line)
Parking: Spaces are available in the Del Ray/Auburn Avenue garage which is adjacent to the event site.
Info: The Bethesda Urban Partnership will present five evenings of modern and classic cinema.
Bring: Your own lawn chairs. A limited number of chairs will be provided.

2009 Schedule:
Check out their website for their upcoming movie schedule.

Strathmore Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
When: August 14-21, 2009; Show beginning at 8:10 each evening; Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The lawn of the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland
Price: Free (Donations requested to benefiting NIH Children’s Charities)
Metro: Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro (red line).
Parking: Parking for the Film Festival is in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage. Enter the garage on Tuckerman Lane. Detailed directions are available at www.strathmore.org under “Plan Your Visit,” click on Directions & Parking. Parking is $4.75, and a Metro SmarTrip card will be required to pay the $4.75 parking fare in order to exit the garage. Metro does not accept cash or any other form of payment.
Bring: A blanket or low beach chair.
Food: Food and snacks will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the NIH Children's Charities - Children's Inn, Camp Fantastic/Special Love, and Friends of the Clinical Center.
Websites: Film Festival & Strathmore Event/Movie Calendar.

2009 Schedule:

• Friday, August 14 - "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
• Saturday, August 15 - "The Dark Knight"
• Sunday, August 16 - "Kung Fu Panda"
• Monday, August 17 - "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
• Tuesday, August 18 - "Singing in the Rain"
• Wednesday, August 19 - "Twilight"
• Thursday, August 20 - "Slumdog Millionaire"
• Friday, August 21 - "Enchanted"

Outdoor Movies on Rockville Town Square
When: 2009 Dates to be Announced; Thursday nights beginning at 8:30pm (Dusk).
Where: On the Plaza at Rockville Town Square, Rockville, Maryland
Price: Free
Metro: Rockville metro (red line)
Parking: Parking garage and street parking available.
Bring: Seating is limited. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcomed.
Website: http://www.rockvilletownsquare.com/event_pop.php

2009 Schedule:

• September 18 – Bee Movie
• September 25 – The Golden Compass

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Family Night at the Movies
When: August 14 – 22, 2009; Each evening at approx 8:00 p.m.
Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland (Perry Parkway and Route 355)
Price: Movie Night admission is free with your admission to the Fair.
Fair ticket price: $8 per person (ages 8 and up), $3 per child (ages 2-7) and children under 2 are free.
Parking: $5 per car. Free Shuttle Bus from Lakeforest Mall.
Info: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is the largest county fair in the State of Maryland. Since 1949, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair has been a showcase of farm life in Montgomery County, Maryland. The week-long county fair is a family event with lots of carnival rides, great entertainment, wonderful foods, and fun activities for all ages.

At the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, kids get to see all kinds of farm animals up close. See prize winning goats, sheep, pigs, dairy cattle, horses, etc. Live entertainment includes Monster Trucks, Demolition Derby, Hambone Express, Tyzen the Hypnotist, Arthur Atsma the Magician. Purchase quilting, clothing, canned goods, baked goods and vegetables from local farmers and enjoy arts and crafts exhibits of local youth.

2009 Schedule:
Check out their website for the upcoming summer schedule.

Columbia's Lakefront Summer Festival Movies
When: June 19 - September 19, 2009; Movies begin at dusk (about 8:30 pm); Rain Cancellation: 410-715-3154.
Where: On the lawn at the Columbia Town Center, 10320 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, Maryland
Price: Free
Parking: Free
Dance: Free dance instruction is offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. before the Friday movies.
Website: http://www.lakefrontfestival.com/wordp/

2009 Schedule:

MONDAYS: A CELEBRATION OF GREAT FILMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• June 22 - Kung Fu Panda
• June 29 - Journey to the Center of the Earth
• July 13 - Inkheart
• July 20 - Babe - The Gallant Pig
• July 27 - Curious George
• August 3 - The Tale of Despereaux
• August 10 - Coraline
• August 17 - The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian
• August 24 - Hotel for Dogs

FRIDAYS: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

• June 19 - Transformers
• June 26 - Mamma Mia
• July 3 - Ghost Town
• July 10 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• July 17 - Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home
• July 24 - Get Smart
• July 31 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
• August 7 - The Dark Knight
• August 14 - Iron Man
• August 21 - Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl
• August 28- Bedtime Stories

SEPTEMBER FILM FEST

• Saturday August 29 - Enchanted
• Friday Sept 4 - Ratatouille
• Saturday Sept 5 - Monsters, Inc.
• Sunday Sept 6 - Wall-E
• Friday Sept 11 - Madagascar
• Saturday Sept 12 - Madagascar - Escape 2 Africa
• Friday Sept 18 - 17 Again
• Saturday Sept 19 - Monsters vs. Aliens

Virginia

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival
When: May 1 - September 4, 2009; Every Friday at Dusk; Rain or shine.
Where: Gateway Park, Rosslyn, Virginia (Lee Highway near Key Bridge)
Price: Free
Metro: The screen is just two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro (orange/blue line).
Parking: Parking is available at the Atlantic Parking Garage for $3 off of N. Moore Street after 6 p.m.
Info: The film festival features 19 movies that celebrate the 1980s, including adventure, romance, comedy, science fiction and fantasy.
Bring: Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket.
Pre-show: Before the show, enjoy 80s-themed games and prizes.
Website: http://www.rosslynva.org/play/calendar/film-festival

2009 Schedule:

• May 1 - Goonies
• May 8 - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
• May 15 -Dirty Dancing
• May 22 - 16 Candles
• May 29 - Blues Brothers
• June 5 - Weird Science
• June 12 - Breakfast Club
• June 19 - Labyrinth
• June 26 - Footloose
• July 3 - Top Gun
• July 10 - Karate Kid
• July 17 - Back to the Future
• July 24 - Short Circuit
• July 31 - E.T.
• August 7 - Pretty in Pink
• August 14 - Beetlejuice
• August 21 - Ghostbusters
• August 28 - Meatballs
• September 4 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Alexandria Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
When: 2009 Dates to be Announced; Movies start at 8:30 p.m. Park gates open at 7 p.m. (encouraged to come early)
Where: Ben Brenman Park, 5000 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia
Price: Free
Metro: 30 minute walk or 5 minute drive from Van Dorn Street Metro (blue line).
Parking: Parking lot in park available.
Bring: A blanket.
Food: Enjoy food from vendors such as Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Cameron Perks Coffeehouse and Domino's Pizza. A portion of the food sales will benefit Hopkins House which is a non-profit organization in the City of Alexandria providing education programs and services to economically disadvantaged children and their families.

2009 Schedule:
Check out their website for their upcoming summer movie schedule.

Crystal Screen Outdoor Film Festival, 21 Weeks of Superheroes
When: Mondays, May 4 - September 21, 2009; Sundown; Rain or shine, except in cases of severe, inclement weather.
Where: 18th and South Bell Streets, Crystal City, Virginia (across from Marriott Hotel and the Crystal City Metro Station)
Price: Free
Metro: Across the street from the Crystal City Metro Station.
Parking: Free garage parking is available at designated Crystal City garages after 4:00 pm.
Info: Crystal City will hold an outdoor film festival, presenting 21-weeks of heroes, villains and super powers.
Bring: A picnic, a blanket, and low-backed chairs.
Repeat Showing for Kids: Since the movies run late in the evening, this year the Crystal City BID has partnered with the Crystal City Sports Pub to re-broadcast each movie at 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday following the outdoor showing. The Crystal City Sports Pub is located at 529 23rd St. South.
Website: http://www.crystalcity.org/events/412/Crystal-Screen---Superheroes

2009 Schedule:

• May 4 - Spider Man (2002)
• May 11 - Spider Man 2 (2004)
• May 18 - Spider Man 3 (2007)
• May 25 - The Hulk (2003)
• June 1 - Hulk 2: The Incredible Hulk (2008)
• June 8 - Superman: The Superman Movie (1978)
• June 15 - Superman 2 (1980)
• June 22 - Superman 3: Superman vs. Superman (1983)
• June 29 - Superman 4: The Quest for Peace (1987)
• July 6 - Superman 5: Superman Returns (2006)
• July 13 - X-Men (2000)
• July 20 - X2 (2003)
• July 27 - X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
• Aug 3 - Fantastic Four (2005)
• Aug 10 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
• Aug 17 - Batman (1989)
• Aug 24 - Batman Returns (1992)
• Aug 31 - Batman Forever (1995)
• Sept 7 - Batman & Robin (1997)
• Sept 14 - Batman Begins (2005)
• Sept 21 - Batman: The Dark Knight (2008)

Have fun with the films!