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	1		Private Tour of Hillwood Museum and Gardens - Discover a Magnificent Collection of Russian and French Imperial art [7/31]
	2		Tennis Lessons with Practice Time: All skill levels welcome! [7/31]
	3		Sunset and Moonlight kayaking on the Potomac & picnic at our Georgetown dock [8/1]
	4		A Chocolate Feast in Spain: 12 exquisite Chocolates and Truffles masterfully pared with Cava, Red, and White Wines from Spain [8/5]
	5		Hilton Rooftop Live Jazz and Latin Dance Soiree under the Stars (Rain or Shine) to the sounds of Sin Miedo [8/6]
	6		Tour of the US Capitol: Explore the exterior architectural majesty of Union Station, Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court, culminating in a tour of the US Capitol [8/7]
	7		Waterfall Hiking trip to Great Falls Park, Maryland [8/8]
	8		A feast of delectable Dim Sum: Learn the Ancient Art and Secrets of Dim Sum from the Chef at Ping Pong followed by an evening of Dim Sum and good company (includes a $15 gift card) [8/11]
	9		Rooftop International Happy Hour at the Embassy Row Hilton Hotel [8/12]
	10		Friday Dance Soiree in Paris: French Embassy wine and dance soiree with Viennese waltz, swing, and salsa lessons followed by an evening of dancing [8/13]
	11		Georgetown Sunset Margarita Cruise on the Potomac River with light food from Lebanese Taverna [8/13]
	12		Library of Congress Guided Tour: Explore the exterior architectural majesty of Union Station and the Supreme Court culminating in a tour of the Library of Congress [8/14]
	13		Languages of the World: French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian language discussion [8/17]
	14		Once in a Lifetime Overseas Adventure to the Tropical Island Paradise of Sri Lanka Under the Escort of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka [8/18]
	15		Jazz Concert and Dancing under the stars in the garden at Dumbarton House in Georgetown (Rain or shine) - Includes free admission to Dumbarton House Museum [8/18]
	16		Summer Ball at the Historic Dumbarton House in Georgetown: An Elegant Evening of Music, Wine, Desserts, and Dancing to a live orchestra [9/25]
	17		7th Anniversary Gala and Masquerade Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts [10/23]
	18		Champagne and Exquisite Culinary Tasting at the Embassy of France: Indulge in the finest champagnes that the eponymous French region has to offer [11/6]

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Saturday, July 31, 2010. Private Tour of Hillwood Museum and Gardens - Discover a Magnificent Collection of Russian and French Imperial art. Join your ICDC friends at Hillwood Museum and Gardens to discover and explore one of the most comprehensive collections of eighteenth and nineteenth-century Russian Imperial art outside of Russia, as well as an extensive collection of eighteenth-century French decorative arts. This is also a great opportunity to meet other ICDC members who love art. Please reserve your tickets soon, as space is limited. Saturday, July 31, 2010. Tennis Lessons with Practice Time: All skill levels welcome!. Join us for an afternoon of tennis lessons to meet and socialize with other ICDC members who love to play tennis. Racquet rentals are available. This is a great opportunity to improve your game and meet other ICDC members with whom you can practice. Beginners are welcome! Click here for tickets. See photos from past tennis session. Sunday, August 01, 2010. Sunset and Moonlight kayaking on the Potomac & picnic at our Georgetown dock. We have timed one of our popular sunset kayaking sessions at Georgetown to coincide with moonlight to make the experience even more spectacular. After the sunset, watch the moon rise above the sky to illuminate the Potomac River and the monuments. Click here for tickets. See photos from our previous kayaking session. Thursday, August 05, 2010. A Chocolate Feast in Spain: 12 exquisite Chocolates and Truffles masterfully pared with Cava, Red, and White Wines from Spain. You are invited to feast on 12 exquisite chocolate and truffles masterfully pared with cava, red, and white wine from Spain for a match made in heaven! Join passionate host Biagio Abbatiello, owner of Biagio’s Fine Chocolate, along with DC’s premier Spanish wine importer, Tradewinds Specialty Imports, for a fun filled evening showcasing the gems that these two groups of local residents travel abroad to bring to the nation’s capital. Start your evening with a refreshing glass of Cava Rosé, and then enjoy a flight of cava, white and red wines from Spain, while learning about how to choose your next bottle of Spanish wine. The “DC Wine Guys” at Tradewinds promise to show off how easy it is to understand and appreciate Spanish wine. The evening would not be complete without the usual pairing of Biagio’s masterful selection of 9 premium fine chocolates for tasting, as well as 3 world class filled chocolates made by local artisan chocolatiers. Our chocolate tastings frequently sell out well in advance as space is limited. Please reserve your tickets soon. Friday, August 06, 2010. Hilton Rooftop Live Jazz and Latin Dance Soiree under the Stars (Rain or Shine) to the sounds of Sin Miedo. Celebrate summer with us at the Hilton rooftop with an evening of live jazz and dancing under the stars amidst the Washington skyline with illuminated monuments at a distance. The lively Sin Miedo band will be entertaining and playing their well-known Latin infused beats for the evening. After the live jazz performance, dance the night away to the many exciting variety of genres the band plays. You are welcome to come on your own or invite your friends and colleagues to join us! Our rooftop jazz and dance soiree under the stars is a great way to unwind and commence your weekend festivities! Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the Washington DC skyline while dancing to a live band and enjoying the company of other ICDC members. Admission is only $8 with online RSVP.   Saturday, August 07, 2010. Tour of the US Capitol: Explore the exterior architectural majesty of Union Station, Library of Congress, and the Supreme Court, culminating in a tour of the US Capitol. Join us for a special private tour of the exterior architecture of the eastern end of the National Mall, culminating in the interior of the US Capitol. The tour starts at Union Station, where you will have the chance to enjoy the breathtaking 96-foot coffered ceilings which have made Union Station “one of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts style of architecture.” The tour will continue walking towards the Supreme Court and Library of Congress, as you take in from the outside the architectural wonder of the outer edifice of the buildings of the East National Mall, ending at the Capitol. Our Capitol tour starts with a 15 minute presentation of the history and architecture of this grand monument to democracy. Meet other ICDC members who appreciate the history and national heritage of United States. Our museum and gallery tours are some of our most popular events, and frequently sell out well in advance. Please reserve your tickets early, as capacity is limited. Sunday, August 08, 2010. Waterfall Hiking trip to Great Falls Park, Maryland. Great falls is a hidden gem of a National Park located just minutes from DC where the Potomac plunges seventy-six feet through a deep gorge creating a series of scenic waterfalls. We will hike and enjoy a relaxing picnic before heading back to town. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a day exploring nature while meeting other ICDC members who love to hike. Click here for tickets. See photos from a previous Great Falls hike. Wednesday, August 11, 2010. A feast of delectable Dim Sum: Learn the Ancient Art and Secrets of Dim Sum from the Chef at Ping Pong followed by an evening of Dim Sum and good company (includes a $15 gift card). Join us as we indulge in a fresh modern perspective of Dim Sum in the heart of DC’s China Town. The dark, modern, sexy interiors in the private room Ping Pong will showcase the new restaurants Dim Sum concept. Delicious cocktails paired with elegant Dim Sum dishes is their new take on a very ancient Chinese tradition. The little steamed parcels of deliciousness will be served for dinner as an expert dim sum chef demonstrates the mastery of creating over nine folds in each piece. We will learn how traditional Chinese ingredients mixed with a modern twist will instantly have flavors bursting! Thursday, August 12, 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 while enjoying the company of over 200 internationally-minded professionals. 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. New members are especially encouraged to attend as our monthly happy hours are one of our most popular events! Click here to RSVP for discounted admission. See photos from a previous rooftop Happy Hour. Friday, August 13, 2010. Friday Dance Soiree in Paris: French Embassy wine and dance soiree with Viennese waltz, swing, and salsa lessons followed by an evening of dancing. Start your weekend festivities by joining us Friday evening at the Embassy of France for our dance soiree to dance the night away in the embassy’s ballroom while meeting other ICDC members and making new friends. You are welcome to come on your own or with friends. A dance partner or prior dance experience not needed to attend! Let us show you how to dance the Viennese waltz, one of the most elegant and romantic ballroom dances followed by swing and salsa! The dance lessons will be followed by time to dance to a mix of Latin, swing, and ballroom music while you meet ICDC members and make new friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a night of dancing at the French Embassy ballroom for only $25! Tickets for the dance soiree are only $25! Click here for tickets and information. Friday, August 13, 2010. Georgetown Sunset Margarita Cruise on the Potomac River with light food from Lebanese Taverna. Start your weekend with a relaxing cruise on the Potomac River with spectacular views of illuminated monuments at a distance. This is a great opportunity to meet other ICDC members and make new friends from around the world. Join us for margaritas, light food, and good company as we embark on a 2-hour cruise from the Georgetown waterfront. Please click here to reserve your tickets. Saturday, August 14, 2010. Library of Congress Guided Tour: Explore the exterior architectural majesty of Union Station and the Supreme Court culminating in a tour of the Library of Congress. Join us for a special private tour of the exterior architecture of the eastern end of the National Mall, culminating in a guided tour of the interior of Library of Congress. Imagine you had access to the world's largest library. Imagine what treasures lie in archives of hundreds of millions of books, manuscripts, audio recordings, films, sheet music and recordings, and maps dating back to the time of the Aztecs. But you don't have to imagine-it's all right here in DC and you are invited to explore and discover this national treasure with us. Started from Thomas Jefferson's personal collection of books accumulated over his lifetime on philosophy, science, and literature, the Library of Congress has long been go-to resource for the most powerful lawmakers in America. Our walking tour begins with the exterior architecture of the Union Station, Supreme Court, and culminates in an interior tour of the Library of Congress. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the mysteries hidden in the stacks at the America's premier house of knowledge! Please reserve your tickets early, as capacity is limited. Tuesday, August 17, 2010. Languages of the World: French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian language discussion. Do you speak French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Russian? Join us to practice a foreign language in a friendly and relaxed setting with the help of experienced speakers. Our monthly language discussion sessions provide a great opportunity to practice your foreign language skills! Click here for tickets and information. See photos from a previous language discussion event. Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Once in a Lifetime Overseas Adventure to the Tropical Island Paradise of Sri Lanka Under the Escort of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka. Escape with us on an unprecedented once-in-a-lifetime 10-day adventure to the tropical island paradise of Sri Lanka, under the escort of His Excellency Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya, the Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States (August 18-29). The trip has been personally prepared for ICDC members by Ambassador Wickramasuriya, who will help you discover the world’s most pristine beaches,tropical rain forests, sundrenched foothills with exotic wildlife, and the cultural heritage of a civilization spanning over 2,000 years. The trip also features a special VIP viewing of Sri Lanka’s most spectacular annual procession of elephants, dancers, and fire jugglers performing to the dramatic sounds of traditional drums and music. Please reserve your tikets soon! Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Jazz Concert and Dancing under the stars in the garden at Dumbarton House in Georgetown (Rain or shine) - Includes free admission to Dumbarton House Museum. For only $8 celebrate summer by joining us at the Dumbarton House museum and garden for an evening of jazz and dancing under the stars. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover and explore one of Georgetown's most historic mansions in as you make new friends while enjoying the music of our jazz band playing in the garden. Admission is only $8 and includes free admission to the historic museum. Come on your own or invite friends for a summer evening of music and dancing to the sounds of Full Ascent, a local jazz ensemble! Wine and sumptuous crepes will be available for purchase. Tickets are only $8. Please purchase your tickets soon, as space is limited and we expect this event to sell out. Saturday, September 25, 2010. Summer Ball at the Historic Dumbarton House in Georgetown: An Elegant Evening of Music, Wine, Desserts, and Dancing to a live orchestra. Summer is almost upon us and you are invited to celebrate the arrival of warm weather with an elegant ball with dancing to a live orchestra and garden party (weather permitting!) at one of Georgetown’s most historic mansions (circa 1800)! Join us to take a step back in time and into an elegant ball from the pages of a Jane Austen novel in an exquisite setting! The evening includes a delectable dessert buffet and open bar serving wine. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience a magical evening at the Historic Dumbarton House -- one of the most magnificent mansions in Georgetown for an unforgettable celebration of music, food, wine and dancing that brings to life the elegance of old Europe and the charm of Federal America. Tickets start at only $65 for a limited time! Saturday, October 23, 2010. 7th Anniversary Gala and Masquerade Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. We cordially request the pleasure of your company at our 7th Anniversary Gala and Black-Tie Masquerade Ball at the Grand Ballroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The evening featuring dancing to 2 live bands, lavish dinner with open bar, extravagant desserts, and dancing is the social event of the season for internationally minded professionals. This is also a great opportunity for a private viewing of the museum’s permanent art collection, experience the elegant atmosphere of a formal Ball, as well as meet international professionals and members of the diplomatic community. Please reserve your tickets now -- discounted tickets available for a limited time. Read testimonials by previous attendees and see photos from previous galas: 2007 Midsummer Night's Ball | 2007 Viennese Ball | 2006 Masquerade Ball and Anniversary Gala | 2006 Viennese Ball| 2005 Spring Viennese Ball | 2005 Masquerade Ball and Anniversary Gala | 2005 Fall Viennese Ball. Saturday, November 06, 2010. Champagne and Exquisite Culinary Tasting at the Embassy of France: Indulge in the finest champagnes that the eponymous French region has to offer. The International Club of DC cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a Champagne Tasting featuring many prestigious Champagnes along with cuisine from some of Washington's most talented chefs. Be among the first to purchase your tickets for this very popular event that will sell out soon; sparkling atmosphere guaranteed! Your evening will feature indulging in the finest champagnes that the eponymous French region has to offer. The soirée will include a silent auction, with donations from some of the area's most prestigious restaurants and boutiques. Also featured will be chefs from various well-known local restaurants, who will present a sampling of their own creations to accompany the evening's delights. In addition, the visiting chefs will participate in demonstrations in a specially-designed kitchen. Please click here for tickets and information.