Happy Hour drink specials and complimentary Hors d’oeuvres
Meet and network with ICDC members. Make new friends from around the world.
Come by yourself or with friends to our last Happy Hour of the year featuring $3 drink specials and complimentary light food served at the beginning! Join us at our Mediterranean-style Holiday Happy Hour and International Soiree at Kababji with Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres to meet, network, and socialize with other ICDC members. Kababji is Du Pont Circle’s newest restaurant with a middle-eastern flair serving mouth-watering creations from Lebanon paired with international wine and cocktails. Admission only $5 with online RSVP.
Join us for our Happy Hour and enjoy complimentary dishes such as our Hummus, Shish Taouk and kafta pita sandwiche ... Go to event
We are very excited to announce the Japanese New Year’s Festival is coming! This year’s Festival features Shishi-mai (Lion Dance), Taiko (Japanese Drum), Japanese Choirs, games, food, and a lot more.
When: Sun. Jan 29, 2012
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Washington Plaza Hotel,
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Contact: Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C.
Email: office@jcaw.org
For more info click here.
The LATINA Style 50 Report is an annual evaluation of corporate America’s sensitivity to Latinas’ needs and goals in the work place. This national report is the most respected survey of corporate America’s policies and practices as they pertain to the advancement and development of professional Hispanic women. The report is the result of an extensive search involving more than 1,000 of the most prominent corporations in the United States.
Companies responding to the questionnaire are evaluated based on the issues that LATINA Style readers have identified as most important to them in the workplace. Among the principal areas of evaluation are: number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, Latinas on the Board of Directors, educational opportunities, career development opportunities, reten ... 
The Embassy Chef Challenge, held each spring, spotlights Washington DC’s international community in one unforgettable evening – satisfying far more than appetites. The Embassy Chef Challenge is Cultural Tourism DC’s annual fundraising benefit, featuring an international tastings, awards, entertainment, and a world-class silent auction.
Washington, DC has grown into a world-class epicurean destination, attracting top chefs from around the globe. Created in 2009, Cultural Tourism DC’s Embassy Chef Challenge celebrates the talents of these artists with a friendly competition. The Embassy Chef Challenge is in one of the only opportunity for DC residences to taste the works of these accomplished chefs.
For more information contact at Elizabeth Goldberg at 202-638-8363 or EGoldberg@Cultura ... 
We are thrilled to announce the Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital 2012 Purim Ball. Join us as we celebrate JPDS-NC, honor the great service of U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Norman Eisen and Lindsay Kaplan and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro and Julie Fisher, and recognize our Kol Hakavod awardees Debbi Wilgoren and Rick Silber and Kathy and Kenneth Ingber.
The Purim Ball and Auction has been a venerable JPDS-NC tradition for many years. It is a time for our community to join together and celebrate JPDS-NC and to honor individuals who support our school or who serve as leaders in our community. Last year, nearly 450 guests joined together at the 2011 Purim Ball & Auction, which was held at the National Building Museum.
When: Sunday March 11, 2012
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Join us for the 5th annual National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC), April 12-14, 2012, in Washington, DC: State of the Field: Proficiency, Sustainability, and Beyond
NCLC is the largest annual gathering of practitioners, policymakers, and school leaders with an interest in Chinese language teaching and learning in North America, and a key venue for bringing together U.S. and Chinese educators in the field.
Since 2008 and the first NCLC, attendance has increased steadily. The growth of this conference has mirrored a growing awareness about the importance of preparing students for a globalized world.
By attending the 5th annual NCLC, you will find the answers to these and other questions:
* Where do Chinese language programs look for continued funding and sustainability?
* How can my sch ... 
This year marks the 50th Japanese Street Festival in Washington, DC. It will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. after the Cherry Blossom Festival parade. The motto of the festival is all things Japanese. From sushi to origami to jujitsu, sumo and sake, festival goers will imbibe the Japanese culture. There will be traditional dances, the dramatic taiko drums, Japanese arts and crafts , Anime (Japanese animation), manga (Japanese comics), and J-Pop music.
This year’s Matsuri will be the biggest ever, on Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street in the west to 10th Street on the east —and on 12th Street from Pennsylvania southward to Constitution Avenue.
The Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival has four main areas:
The popular Taste of Japan features ... 
The International Children’s Festival is presented each May by Meridian International Center, THIS for Diplomats, and Cultural Tourism DC. Part of Meridian and THIS educational outreach efforts, it provides programming—free of charge—to District of Columbia Public School students. The Festival is an interactive and educational fun-fair that promotes cultural exchange and understanding among children of all ages. Twenty embassies host educational booths highlighting their countries’ rich cultural heritage.
Highlights
20+ Educational booths hosted by foreign embassy representatives
800+ Festival attendees from the DC and surrounding area
Traditional dance and music performances
Set in Meridian’s historic mansions and gardens, the Festival connects members of the diplomatic corps with DC yo ... 
Kailash Kher Live in Concert with his band Kailasa in Washington D.C.
When: Saturday, MAY 12 2012
Time: 7:30PM
Where: George Washington University, Lisner Auditorium, 730,21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Admission:$35,$50,$65,$75,$99
For more info click here.
Fiesta Asia Celebrates Mother’s Day with You
Come join us (with your Mommy of course!) for an afternoon of fun family time – featuring cultural performances by children of all ages and interactive activities for the whole family. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the different dances together with your mom. Show her how talented you are and thank her for loving you. We want to thank all the mommies out there for being simply incredible!
When: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Where: Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Washington D.C.
For more info click here.
