FYIDC The Insider’s Guide to Washington
world’s largest tailgate
VIRGINIA GOLD CUP! It’s a Spring tradition held continuously since 1922, a fixture on the social calendar and known as the world’s largest tailgate. On Saturday, May 6 about 50,000 people will pour onto Great Meadow Field Events Center just outside the postage stamp-sized village of The Plains,VA. (pop. 387) for the 88th Running of The Virginia Gold Cup, sponsored again this year by Washington Life magazine. Race day kicks off with Jack Russell Terrier races, followed by six hurdle and timber horses races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, and over 40 vendor booths for shopping. www.vagold.cup.com
Silk ties and Spring Style
GET THE LOOK!
Wardrobe stuck in the winter doldrums? Head over to Saks Fifth Avenue, Tyson’s Galleria (2051 International Dr., McLean, Va.) and its new Armani Collezioni Men’s Shop, featuring upscale evening wear and the tailored-to-perfection Made-to-Measure collection. David Nelove, the much-admired brand’s vice president popped into the grand opening, and though his visit was short, the iconic Armani style is here to stay. www.saksfifthavenue.com/armani.
Art Unveiled
DISTRICT PATRON’S PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
The spectacular collections of a group of District art lovers are on display this month through Transformer Gallery’s (1404 P St. NW) annual Collector’s View series. Showcasing the relationship between patrons and the artists and celebrating how these relationships spur the local arts community is at the root of this behind-the-scenes exhibition featuring the in-home collections of Andrea Evers and Brian Aitken, Jean and Gary Cohen, Deborah Kalkstein and Carlos Bachrach, Aaron M. Levin and Associates and Anne Luskey. There’s sure to be a crowd so get your tickets early for this highly anticipated event. www.transformerdc.org. Editor’s Quick Pick
COCKTAILS AND CREATIVITY
Art Jamz (1728 Connecticut Ave. NW), the art studio that
combines nightlife with creative expression, is back and better than ever with a brand new split-level loft studio. The year-old spot for unforgettable hands-on art experiences still offers top-notch cocktails and the chance to free your inner Pollock with access to paints, brushes and more in a larger space. www.artjamzdc.com.
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