Sunset Rooftop Live Art Series: An Evening of Music, Art, and Views of the DC Skyline
Meet, network, and socialize with ICDC Members as you enjoy an evening of music and art under the stars. New Members especially welcome!
Space is limited. All attendees must reserve a ticket in advance. Absolutely no door sales as admission is limited to guests with tickets.

Event Date

Friday, June 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

Vida (Penthouse Pool and Lounge)
1612 U St NW
Washington DC 20009

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire suggested. All attendees must be strictly 21 and over. No guests under 21 will be allowed admission.

Event Description

Join us on your own or with friends at the Penthouse Rooftop Lounge at Vida for a fashionable sunset rooftop soiree featuring an evening of music, art, and views of the DC skyline. As you meet, network, and socialize with ICDC members in an elegant setting, watch the sunset along with an art exhibition by local artists. New Members are especially welcome!

Our event this month features a Swimwear fashion Show By DC Swim Week. The live paintings & art exhibit will feature multiple local artists. Participating local designers include: Cocosand Swimwear, Victor Hou, and Jé Michele.

Our DJ will play a mix of international music throughout the evening. You are welcome to lounge in the cabanas (first comes first served). The art exhibit will feature a local artist and you are able to purchase the artwork. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of art, music, and friendly company!

After the sunset enjoy views of the DC skyline under the stars with music played by our DJ. Our rooftop live art series is a great way to unwind and commence your weekend festivities! You are invited to arrive early for $5 drink specials served until 7:55 PM.

Artists and Entertainment for the Evening (Please note that the artist lineup is subject to change)

Bijan Rashedi- Washington DC-based abstract artist. Painting and drawing have always been his greatest passion with exhibitions in the museums worldwide. Bijan will be creating a unique art installation at the event

Cris Logan - Washingoton DC based Artist illustrator. Cris panits abstracts and landscapes for homes, pet portraits, fashion and lifestyle sketching and animal prints for nurseries, family rooms and studies. At the event Chris will be sketching the fashion show live

Kamila Kokoszynska - Fine Art. Kamila paints mainly in acrylics, but also applies other techniques such as oil, watercolor, tempera and dry pastel. Her style is a combination of expressive realism, abstract and impressionism.She will be presenting a live art installation at the event along with her art work

Brand MADE by Love Jones. Love Jones is an expressionist artist and designer known for his vibrant pop art paintings. He has participated in group exhibitions at galleries, such as Creative Alliance in Baltimore in 2013, and various art shows in Washington. Love Jones will present live paintings at the event

Performance Artist: Led hula hooping and fire blowing performance

Swimwear Fashion Show Presented by DC Swim Week 2016: Participating local Designers. 8 models will showcasing 8 looks from the designers Cocosand Swimwear, Jé Michele, and Jece Couture.

Enjoy Background Music by DJ: Our resident DJ will spin an electrifying mix of hits for an evening of networking.

Absolutely no door sales. All guests must reserve a ticket in advance to attend. Discounted tickets are available for a limited time. Ticket price is subject to increase without notice as we reach capacity for the event so please reserve your tickets early.

Space is limited. All attendees must reserve a ticket in advance. Absolutely no door sales as admission is limited to guests with tickets.

Event Agenda (May change)

In the event of rain or adverse weather, your ticket is transferable towards attending a future event. For the rain date policy or any weather related cancellation notice, please check this online event description 2 hours prior to the starting time of the event.

7:00 PM Admission Commences. $5 drink specials until 7:55 PM.
Enjoy an evening of networking, socializing, art, music amidst views of the DC skyline.
10:30 PM Event Concludes.

Please note that all attendees must be strictly 21 and over and there will be absolutely no door sales. All guests must reserve a ticket in advance to attend. The event is expected to be very well attended and we kindly ask for your patience when you arrive.

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

Please note that only pre-registered guests will be allowed admission to the rooftop. The entrance is between 15th Street NW and 16th Street NW. Enter the premises through the main entrance to VIDA Fitness and proceed to the elevators to access the rooftop lounge.

Street parking is available in the vicinity after 6:30 PM and the venue is close to the Du Pont Circle Metro.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.

Event Notes

Please note that the artist and entertainment features are subject to change without notice.

About the Artist: Vian Shamounki Borchert is an award winning contemporary artist who has shown both internationally and nationally in many group and solo exhibitions. The National Gallery of Art in Amman, Jordan and The Jerusalem Fund Gallery, Washington, DC have her artwork in their permanent collection. Vian is a graduate from The Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, D.C. and has a Master Web Design degree. Vian’s expressionistic and abstracted art illustrates a poetic mood and a thoughtful journey in the world of painting. Vian's artwork had been on exhibit in Dubai at "Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation". Also, Vian had her artwork on exhibit at the United Nations General Assembly, Public Lobby Gallery, NYC, NY, The International Trade Center in Washington DC and Georgetown University Medical Center and many others.

Vian's artwork is also acquired and is in private collection from Miami to Paris to Dubai, Cairo and Helsinki, Washington D.C, NYC to name a few. Vian's artwork has been featured in numerous press such as The Washington Post, “Aesthetica” magazine, WAAVE+DADA publication, “DC Modern Luxury” magazine, The Huffington Post, NPR's Art Beat, The Gazette, The Town Courier, The Washington Report and other.

Vian currently teaches art classes to adults at the Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery, Glen Echo Park, MD and at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, Gaithersburg, MD For more about the artist visit: www.vianborchert.com