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Spring is around the corner I can smell it in the air and this morning I saw hundreds of purple crocuses piercing through the ground. I am looking forward to the spring weather; which reminds me, we have a fantastic new color line called Affinage that contains no sulfates and makes hair super shiny. Read all about Affinage here.

Here is a list of fun things to do in March compliments of our friends from Small Friendly Planet.Please vote for Miracles for best salon !

1. FEATURED EVENT: 2010 Environmental Film Festival Launch Party
When: Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-9pm
Where: Warner Building Atrium, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Cost: Admission $20 donation at the door
More Info: http://www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org/films/show/560

Open Bar, hors d’oeuvres, music, film clips, raffle and guest speaker Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora. Don’t miss the Silent Auction including a chance to win a six nights, including all meals, for 2 people, at Hacienda Cusin, (www.haciendacusin.com), a restored 17th-century Andean estate at 8,500 feet in Ecuador. The 18th annual Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, March 16 through 28, will present 155 documentary, feature, animated, archival, experimental and children’s films selected to provide fresh perspectives on environmental issues facing our planet. The vital connections between food and the environment are a major theme of the 2010 Festival, which features cinematic work from 30 countries and 66 Washington, D.C., United States and world premieres. Fifty-six filmmakers and 94 special guests will discuss their work at the Festival.

2. DOING GOOD: La Grande Fête de la Francophonie
When: Friday, March 5, 7pm
Where: La Maison Française
4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC
Cost: $30
More Info: http://www.francedc.org/en/CulturalEvent.aspx?id=625

Food and music from over 35 countries! More than 35 embassies, governments and associations will present their respective cultures and help you discover the rich traditions and culinary specialties of the French speaking world. Francophonie 2010 is dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives during Haiti’s recent earthquake, and to the rebuilding efforts of those who survived. During the festival, patrons have two ways to contribute to the ongoing reconstruction in Haiti. With every Francophonie festival event ticket purchased through InstantSeats, patrons have the opportunity to make a $10 contribution. The Grande Fête will feature a raffle for two roundtrip tickets to Tahiti, with all proceeds designated for the Haitian relief efforts. Funds collected will be given to the

3. MEMBER IN FOCUS
Read online interview with SFP Member in Focus John Hanshaw,
founder of the Washington Film Institute. A Very Cool Person – Find Out Why! Access interview at www.smallfriendlyplanet.org

SFP Editor: What inspired you to start the Washington Film Institute?
John: I put on the Guerrilla Film Fest once a year and people always ask me: “when is the next one?” So I decided to create the WFI as an organization where I could put on screenings more often (roughly every 3 weeks). It is much easier to program a feature film every three weeks than it is to curate an entire film festival.

4. Tequila and Mezcal Festival at Oyamel
When: Monday, March 1 – Sunday, March 14
Where: Oyamel, 401 7th St NW Washington, DC
More Info: http://oyamel.com/

Featuring the most famous spirit of Mexico, learn why these drinks and dishes pair so well. Join for two full weeks including free Tequila and Mezcal tastings every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4-6pm during the festival. Special tequila and mezcal CÓCTEL DEL DÍA every day and SPECIAL DISHES made with tequila and mezcal. Drawing on pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern traditions, Oyamel’s menu reflects rich culinary heritage combined with current urban fare of Mexico City.

5. Washington Improv Theater’s iMusical
When: Friday, March 5, 8pm
Where: 1835 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Cost: $25
More Info: http://www.washingtonimprovtheater.com

There is no finer way to shake off winter’s gloom than attending the
2010 Opening Night Event performance of Washington Improv Theater’s iMusical. With scenes ranging from absurd to abstract and songs spanning the gamut from zany to zingy— with all stops in between—iMusical is a freewheeling musical creative epiphany. And it wouldn’t be spring at WIT without the Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament. FIST returns this year with 44 teams battling for prime position, but at the iMusical premiere you’ll see a command performance of last year’s winners.

6. Travel Adventure Show
When: Saturday, March 6 – Sunday, March 7
Where: Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place Washington, DC
Cost: $15
More Info: http://www.adventureexpo.com

At the Adventures in Travel Expo visitors can gather information on hundreds of exciting travel destinations all at one place. This is the nation’s largest active and adventure travel show, featuring a wide range of destinations around the world. Learn about travel packages and tours, attend educational seminars by renowned National Geographic ADVENTURE editors and photographers, meet leading travel writers and participate in free hands-on activities.

7. Washington Film Institute Oscar Party
When: Sunday, March 7, 7pm
Where: GOETHE-INSTITUT, 812 7th St, NW Washington, DC
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the door
More Info: http://dcfilminstitute.org/INVITE/main.php

This year’s Washington Film Institute Oscar party will be the best yet with two big screens, open bar wine and beer. The WFI was created to inspire audiences through film education and the cultivation of the cinematic arts. This is done by producing an international film festival, developing educational programs, and programming film events throughout the year.

8. International Women’s Day Luncheon
When: Monday, March 8, 12Noon
Where: The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Cost: $50
More Info: http://www.unicwash.org/events/iwd10_invite.html

Mark your calendars to celebrate International Women’s Day at this special luncheon featuring Hilda L. Solis, United States Secretary of Labor and moderator by Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation. International Women’s Dayis a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday.

9. 2009 Exhibit of the TreasurePostcards Project Opening Reception
When: Friday, March 12, 6pm
Where: Touchstone Gallery
406 7th Street NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC
More Info: http://www.touchstonegallery.com

The exhibit by Arts for Global Development showcases over 100 artworks of women artists from around the world. TreasurePostcards sales proceeds will benefit Friends of Orphans, an award winning organization in the Pader district of northern Uganda that has been working fervently to create normalcy for the child mothers, orphans, former child soldiers, abductees and women; and reintegrate and empower those impacted by the conflict and HIV/AIDS. TreasurePostcards Project will be on display at Touchstone Gallery until March 28th.

10. Glenlivet Scotch Dinner
When: Monday, March 15, 6:30pm
Where: The Fourth Estate Restaurant, The National Press Club
529 14th St NW Washington, D.C
Cost: $93 for non-members.
More Info: fourthestate@press.org

The Fourth Estate at the National Press Club is proud to offer a different spin on their wine dinner series, presenting The Glenlivet Scotch Dinner. The night will begin with a reception featuring The Glenlivet 12 year and some hors d’oeuvres. Following the reception, new Executive Chef Susan Delbert has created a mouth-watering menu to pair with The Glenlivet’s 15 year, 16 year, 18 year, and 21 year to bring out all the flavors in The Glenlivet’s family of scotches. As a parting gift, each diner will leave with two Glenlivet branded snifters to enjoy with scotch at home. The evening will begin with a reception featuring a 12-year-old scotch and prosciutto wrapped, goat cheese stuffed Medjool dates, mini reuben sandwiches, and smoked salmon and dill cream cheese triangles. Executive Chef Susan Delbert will prepare a four-course dinner featuring blue cheese soup with crab and herb croutons that will pair with Glenlivet’s 15-year scotch. Seared scallops on pea-and-carrot mousse with mint butter will match the flavors of the 16-year scotch. Rosemary-marinated lamb chops with wild mushrooms and mint emulsion will pair with the 18-year scotch. The 21-year-old scotch will be served with chocolate and orange truffle with pop-rock bittersweet chocolate-dipped strawberries. To cap off the night, Glenlivet will pose a toast with the rare Glenlivet XXV.

11. Mock Trial: Judgment at Agincourt
When: Tuesday, March 16, 5:30pm (dinner) and 7:30pm (trial)
Where: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Cost: Dinner and trial tickets – $250. Trial only – $50
More Info: MockTrial@Shakespea reTheatre. org

Following the District Court of Agincourt’s ruling that Henry V was justified in his slaughter of the French POWs, the Supreme Court of the Amalgamated Kingdom of England and France has granted certiorari to the POW estates. The Court will hear argument on whether the District Judge’s findings of law are supported by his findings of fact. Join us to see if you agree with the Court’s decision in “Judgement at Agincourt.” Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, presiding, Justice Samuel Alito, Chief Judge Paul Michel, Judge Janice Rogers Brown, Judge Merrick Garland, Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Judge David Tatel.

12. Embassy Series: Luxembourg
When: Thursday, March 18, 6:30pm
Where: Embassy of Luxembourg
2200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: $30
More Info: https://www.worldaffairsdc.org/wac/events/upcoming

The World Affairs Council’s Embassy Series continues with a very special evening hosted by the Ambassador of Luxembourg, H.E. Jean-Paul Senninger, at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Washington. The World Affairs Council hosts monthly events for its diverse membership, which consists of professionals in business, academia, government, diplomacy, and other non-governmental organizations, as well as young professionals, educators, students, and all those interested in the issues facing the international community. Events – including the Embassy Series, Distinguished Speaker Series, Meet the Ambassadors Series, Town Hall Meetings, Author Series, Young Professional Events, and Foreign Policy forums- feature prominent international experts, diplomats, authors, and other distinguished speakers. Non-members are welcome to attend most events.

13. Green Living Expo
When: Saturday, March 20, 10am–4pm
Where: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
More Info: http://arlingtonenvironment.org/expo.php

Come to the Green Expo to see interesting new products and learn new techniques for greening your life! See green suppliers, products from local and national businesses, exhibits and seminars from government agencies and nonprofits, and a free Going Green Guide for Apartment Renters! The Expo will also include seminars, a raffle, and plenty of activities for children. It will provide an important venue to showcase new technology and products available that can help soften our carbon footprints in Arlington. The Green Living Expo is family-friendly and free and open to the general public.

14. “Rooms with a View” Lecture Series: Inauguration of Barack Obama
When: Friday, March 26, 6pm
Where: Boeing Conference Center
1200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
More Info: http://www.rosslynva.org/

The Inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States was a historic event. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories about President Obama’s first 60 days in office from two of POLITICO’s top reporters: Mike Allen, Chief Political Correspondent and Jonathan Martin, Senior Political Correspondent. The 2010 “Rooms With A View” lecture series – now in its 19th year – will continue to give participants access to Rosslyn’s special spaces, breathtaking views of Washington, and interesting discussions on various facets of our urban community. A combination networking, food and libations after-work event, each “Room With A View” lecture features an important issue facing the region or highlights activities of a Rosslyn-based organization.

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