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SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? \nJoin Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection\, care\, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables\, while you chop along side. This participation class is limited to 12 people. \n \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \nPlease Note: Tickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-8/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Advanced Beginners Class (Monday Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez.\n\nIya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist\, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach\, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously\, she taught Spanish at Hill Center\, where she captivated students with her engaging methods. Her approach blends creative techniques with her academic expertise\, offering a distinctive and impactful learning experience that keeps students motivated and enthusiastic about the language. \n\n\nThe purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish\, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason\, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow you to practice and improve your abilities in reading\, writing\, speaking\, and understanding spoken Spanish. This course exposes learners to a variety of cultural aspects in the Spanish-speaking world and in the Cultural Readings that are found in the workbook.\n\nOur goal is to give you the confidence you need to progress smoothly. With us you will learn how to maintain a basic conversation in Spanish for beginners. You will learn basic elements of Spanish grammar\, understand and use everyday expressions in Spanish\, and more.\n\nThe students will be able to see the progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students.\n\nFor this class\, please purchase a copy of ‘Go Spanish 1 (8th Edition).’ Please come with a notebook as well and something to write with! \n\nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \n  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/spanish-language-course-advanced-class-monday-fall-2025/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities
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SUMMARY:Master Chef Featuring Award-Winning Pastry Chef Rochelle Cooper of The Duck & The Peach: Delectable and Creative Fall Cakes
DESCRIPTION:Chef Rochelle returns following her smash hit\, sold-out Summer Tortes class to lead a part demo\, part hands on\, scrumptious fall cakes class. Menu features: \nSweet potato toffee cake with sugared pecans \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCaramel apple cake (Vegan) \n \nOlive oil cake (dairy free) with lemon curd and blackberries  \n  \nRochelle is a Rammy Award-winning pastry chef who learned to love baking at a young age\, making traditional desserts for the holidays with her mom. This hobby grew into a passion and she found herself at Johnson and Wales Culinary School in Providence. Her talent for the pastry arts was accompanied by a joy brought by sharing knowledge and Ideas with others as a teaching assistant. Professors encouraged her to pursue a masters in education and a year later she wrapped up a graduate program at Pennsylvania State University. It didn’t take long for Rochelle to miss the rush of restaurants and found herself in Washington\, DC. Breaking out at Range by Bryan Voltaggio and working under the renowned Chris Ford there. The whimsy\, science\, and storytelling of Minibar drew her further downtown where she spent years in the two Michelin starred kitchen and went on to become a research and development chef for Jose Andres team. Kat Petonito\, a former colleague and friend\, enticed Rochelle to join Eastern Point Collective (The Duck & The Peach\, La Collina\, The Wells) to begin her own pastry program. Inspiration for her desserts comes from nostalgia and seasonal ingredients available locally. Rochelle also has a knack for sustainability and always finding ways to cross utilize savory and bar preparations in her work. Her latest venture\, an Ice Cream Shoppe-Up that quite literally churns excess product into delicious flavors inspired by the team’s childhood favorites. As a new mom\, Rochelle has seen the struggles that parents and children face everyday\, she uses her platform to advocate for affordable and accessible childcare\, as well as a national parental leave policy with groups like MAPP and Regarding Her DC. Rochelle spearheads the Cookie Kindness Project\, a group of pastry chefs\, bakers\, and food writers whose exclusive cookie collections  have raised over $50\,000 for local non-profits focused on kids and families. \nComplimentary wine and beer will be available. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/master-chef-featuring-award-winning-pastry-chef-rochelle-cooper-of-the-duck-the-peach-delectable-and-creative-fall-cakes/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Iranian Journalist Fatemeh Jamalpour discusses her new book For The Sun After Long Nights: The Story of Iran's Women-Led Uprising
DESCRIPTION:“Personally driven\, historically necessary\, and politically salient.” —Kirkus Reviews \nFatemeh Jamalpour will be in conversation with Holly Dagres\, Senior Fellow The Washington Institute \nFatemeh Jamalpour is a feminist journalist banned from working in Iran by the Ministry of Intelligence. Jamalpour has worked as a freelance reporter for outlets such as The Sunday Times\, The Paris Review and the Los Angeles Times\, and has also held positions at BBC World News in London and Shargh newspaper in Tehran. She has two master’s degrees in journalism and communication from Northwestern University and Allameh Tabatabaei University in Tehran and was a 2024-25 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan. \nHolly Dagres is a senior fellow at the think tank\, The Washington Institute. She is also the curator for the popular weekly newsletter\, The Iranist\, on Substack. Holly is Iranian-American and spent her formative years in Iran. \nFor The Sun After Long Nights\, co-authored by Nilo Tabrizy\, is a moving exploration of the 2022 women-led protests in Iran\, as told through the interwoven stories of two Iranian journalists. In September 2022\, a young Kurdish woman\, Mahsa Jîna Amini\, died after being beaten by police officers who arrested her for not adhering to the Islamic Republic’s dress code. Her death galvanized thousands of Iranians – mostly women – who took to the streets in protest in one of the largest uprisings in the country in decades: the “Woman\, Life\, Freedom” movement. Despite the threat of imprisonment or death for her work as a journalist covering political unrest\, state repression\, and grassroots activism in Iran—which has led to multiple interrogation sessions and arrests—Fatemeh Jamalpour joined the throngs of people fighting to topple Iran’s religious extremist regime. Across the globe\, Nilo Tabrizy\, who emigrated from Iran with her family and was raised in Canada\, was covering the protests and state violence in Iran\, knowing that spotlighting the women on the frontlines and the systemic injustice of the Iranian government meant she would not be able to safely return to Iran in the future. Though they had met only once in person\, Nilo and Fatemeh corresponded constantly\, often through encrypted platforms in order to protect Fatemeh’s privacy and security. As the protests continued to unfold\, they shared what led them to embark on an effort to document the spirit and legacy of the movement\, and the history\, geopolitics\, and influences that led to this point. At once deeply personal and assiduously reported\, For the Sun After Long Nights offers two perspectives on what it means\, as a journalist\, to cover the stories that are closest to one’s heart—both from the frontlines and from afar. \nThe title FOR THE SUN AFTER LONG NIGHTS\, originates from the song “Baraye” by Shervin Hajipour which went viral online and became a protest anthem for the movement in 2022. Hajipour is currently serving a three year and eight-month sentence for “encouragement to protest.” His story embodies how poetry\, a pillar of Iranian culture\, has historically been used for political commentary. This memoir follows that same tradition of using art as a form of self-expression and a political vessel. \nBooks will be available for sale. A book signing will follow the discussion. \nFatemeh Jamalpour photo credit: Joan Susie
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/iranian-journalist-fatemeh-jamalpour-discusses-her-new-book-for-the-sun-after-long-nights/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Knead & Nourish: The Art of Bread & Charcuterie
DESCRIPTION:A part of the newly launched\, Wine and Dine Fridays on the Hill. \nDid someone say bread and charcuterie? \nDiscover the timeless craft of bread making—kneading\, shaping\, and baking loaves that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Learn the joy of breaking bread together\, then take home recipes you’ll cherish for years to come. Alongside fresh bread\, you’ll explore the art of preparing the perfect charcuterie board\, an ideal skill for the upcoming holiday season. To complete the experience\, enjoy one simple yet elegant main dish that ties everything together. \nMenu \nGarlic & Herb Focaccia \nSoft\, golden focaccia infused with garlic\, rosemary\, and olive oil. \nFlatbread with Dukkah \nWarm flatbread sprinkled with nutty Egyptian spice blend. \nRustic Country Bread with Rosemary Butter \nHearty\, crusty bread paired with whipped rosemary butter. \nEntrée: Tuscan White Bean & Greens Stew \nA comforting stew of cannellini beans\, garlic\, rosemary\, and kale\, served with fresh bread.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/knead-nourish-the-art-of-bread-charcuterie/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:At Issue: The Politicization of the F.B.I. Featuring New York Times F.B.I. and DOJ correspondent Devlin Barrett and Former F.B.I. Agent Michael Feinberg
DESCRIPTION:Hill Center launched its new public affairs discussion series At Issue in April. The series examines the many critical issues we are faced with today. \nThe New York Times recently published an editorial board opinion titled\, “Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe\,” in which it argues\, “Only 11 days after President Trump was inaugurated for a second term\, his administration began a purge of the F.B.I. that now threatens some of the bureau’s most important missions. His appointees ousted eight of its most experienced managers\, including the division heads overseeing national security\, cybersecurity and criminal investigations. Several had worked on prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters or had assisted in the various investigations of Mr. Trump\, and Emil Bove\, then the acting deputy attorney general\, said they could not be trusted to carry out the president’s agenda. \nThat was just the beginning. Over the past five months\, many F.B.I. agents\, including other top managers and national security experts\, have been fired\, pressured to leave or transferred to lesser roles. Hundreds have resigned on their own\, [including Michael Feinberg]\, unwilling to follow the demands of the Trump administration. Their absence has left a vacuum in divisions that are supposed to protect the public. Mr. Trump’s playbook for the F.B.I. is plain to see. He is turning it into an enforcement agency for MAGA’s priorities.” \nAs Devlin Barrett noted in recent reporting\, “The Trump administration has taken a host of measures meant to punish his perceived enemies. He has also forced out F.B.I. agents and executives and demoted or reassigned a wide swath of senior Justice Department officials whom Mr. Trump and his top aides do not trust. In firing scores of law enforcement officials based solely on Mr. Trump’s expansive claim of executive power\, the administration has flouted longstanding civil service laws meant to ensure the public receives professional services from government agencies. Many of those fired individuals have sued\, but the cases are moving slowly through the courts.” \nMichael Feinberg\, a top deputy in the Norfolk\, Va.\, office\, had ties to a former agent whom Kash Patel\, the F.B.I. director\, identified in his book as part of the so-called deep state. The moves add to the transfers\, ousters and demotions that have rippled across the F.B.I. as Mr. Patel and Dan Bongino\, his No. 2\, promise to remake the country’s premier law enforcement agency. The wave of changes\, current and former agents say\, amount to little more than retaliation\, underscoring what they describe as the politicization of the F.B.I. as its leaders seek to mollify Mr. Trump’s supporters. \nCritics say Mr. Patel and Mr. Bongino\, who are clear about their loyalty to the president and lack the experience of their predecessors\, are simply doing what they railed about for years under the previous administration: weaponizing the bureau. In a statement addressing his decision to step down\, Mr. Feinberg denounced the agency as an organization that had begun “to decay.” \nDevlin Barrett covers the Justice Department and the F.B.I. for The New York Times\, explaining how decisions are made inside these powerful and often secretive agencies that have played an ever-growing role in American politics. Barrett joined The Times in 2024 after covering federal law enforcement for more than two decades for The New York Post\, The Associated Press\, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Barrett has covered many significant FBI-related stories\, including the Mar-a-Lago documents\, the Mueller investigation reaching into the Trump White House\, and the Jan. 6 FBI warning about extremism. \nHe is also the author of the book October Surprise: How the F.B.I. Tried to Save Itself and Crashed an Election\, which details the FBI’s role in the 2016 presidential election. The book recounts the enormously consequential role of the Justice Department and F.B.I. in the 2016 presidential election. Barrett was part of reporting teams that won Pulitzer Prizes in 2018 and 2022. In 2017 he was a co-finalist for both the Pulitzer for feature writing and the Pulitzer for international reporting. \nMichael Feinberg is currently a Public Service Fellow with the Lawfare Institute\, and a former Assistant Special Agent in Charge with the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, where he spent the overwhelming majority of his career combatting the People’s Republic of China’s intelligence services. During the course of his tenure with the Bureau he worked in the Los Angeles\, Washington\, and Norfolk Field Offices\, with additional time spent at FBI Headquarters. He is a recipient of the FBI’s highest recognition\, the Director’s Award for Excellence\, for his work serving as the primary architect of the investigation of Huawei Technologies\, a number of its subsidiaries\, and multiple employees. He was also nominated for the commendation two times previously\, both also focusing on East Asian matters. He was awarded numerous other Bureau honors and recognized by the Director of National Intelligence for his counterintelligence efforts on three separate occasions. Under his leadership\, numerous squads in multiple field offices successfully prosecuted Chinese intelligence officers\, their agents – including one working as a mole within the FBI – and multiple corporate entities facilitating the PRC’s intelligence operations. Toward the end of his career\, Michael spent time on counterterrorism matters\, as well. \nPrior to his service with the FBI\, he was an attorney in both private and public practice. He has a B.A. cum laude and J.D. from Brandeis University and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law\, respectively\, and spent multiple summers at Middlebury College studying Mandarin. The opinions presented at this event are entirely his own and not that of the U.S. government.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/at-issue-the-politicization-of-the-f-b-i-featuring-new-york-times-f-b-i-and-doj-correspondent-devlin-barrett-and-former-f-b-i-agent-michael-feinberg/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Intermediate Class (Wednesday Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez.\n\nIya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist\, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach\, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously\, she taught Spanish at Hill Center\, where she captivated students with her engaging methods. Her approach blends creative techniques with her academic expertise\, offering a distinctive and impactful learning experience that keeps students motivated and enthusiastic about the language. \n\n\nThe purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish\, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason\, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow you to practice and improve your abilities in reading\, writing\, speaking\, and understanding spoken Spanish. This course exposes learners to a variety of cultural aspects in the Spanish-speaking world and in the Cultural Readings that are found in the workbook.\n\nOur goal is to give you the confidence you need to progress smoothly. With us you will learn how to maintain a basic conversation in Spanish for beginners. You will learn basic elements of Spanish grammar\, understand and use everyday expressions in Spanish\, and more.\n\nThe students will be able to see their progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students.\n\nFor this class\, please purchase a copy of ‘Go Spanish 1 (8th Edition).’ Please come with a notebook as well and something to write with! \n\nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \n  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/spanish-language-course-intermediate-class-wednesday-fall-2025/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities
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SUMMARY:Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Estonian Talharpa Duo Puuluup
DESCRIPTION:Talharpa is a two to four stringed bowed lyre from northern Europe. Historically\, it has been played in the Estonian-Swedish areas and in Western Estonia\, particularly among Estonian Swedes who came to Estonia around the 10th century from the Swedish part of Finland. \nCurated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson \n\nGlobal Sounds on the Hill is thrilled to present an intimate concert with the neo-zombie Estonian arboreal post-folk duo\, Puuluup.\n\nThe word “Puuluup” comes from the Estonian word for tree or wood: ‘puu’\, and ‘luup’ is a fortuitous re-spelling of the English word ‘loop’. The beautifully weird Estonian duo of Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson do a lot of looping. They’re exponents of a Neo-folk talharpa revival with a touch of surrealism and happy absurdity. Talharpa — that four-stringed Baltic bowed lyre that looks so similar to the Ethiopian krar — has a traditional susurrus sound that\, combined with effects and loops\, creates a fascinating backdrop for their songs.  The lyrics and melodies are a mixture of musical memories and improvisation\, and the inspiration is drawn from Finnish jouhikko repertoire\, Sahel blues\, chastushkas and other elements from musical traditions around the world. All kinds of random sources of inspiration are similarly important – unexpected excerpts from Polish TV series\, old Estonian punk\, and sweetbread from Vormsi Island.  Together with the band 5MIINUST\, they represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in 2024 and made it to the grand final. Shortly before that they also released the joint album “Kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit” ( “Suffering\, or the village swing\, has no breaks.”\n\n\nDuo Puuluup started in 2014 and its members are Ramo Teder\, a looping pioneer in Estonia (also known for his solo project  Pastacas) and Marko Veisson\, who has a background in anthropology. Their first album “Süüta mu lumi” ( Ignite My Snow) was released in 2018 and the second album “Viimane suusataja” ( Last Crosscountry Skier) in 2021.\nCrossing Talharpa with electronics\, Puuluup oscillates on the border of tradition and modern music styles\, flirting with world music\, underground and pop. Puuluup controls the vibrations of Talharpa strings through effect blocks and the looper and uses alternative playing techniques and sound generation options. Electronically amplified echoes\, knocks\, squeaks and scrapes are added to the soft hiss of Talharpa. The music is at times dance-pulsating and at times cinematic and dark\, creeping in and carried over from the chambers of the ancient Vormsi talharpists. It sounds like original creations impregnated with tradition\, references to punk classics and romantic neo-zombie post-folk with educational content. \nThe men themselves say modestly about their work: “Our main message in the context of folk music is that\, look\, you can do all kinds of things with the hiiu kandel\, learn the instrument and make your own music.” \nAbout Jim Thomson: Jim Thomson is an independent DIY music producer based in Washington DC who specializes in booking\, live music production\, artist management\, DJ events\, and record releases. In Washington DC he operates an ongoing live music series called Secret Planet DC that partners with various venues\, foundations\, and musicians all across the city to produce unique\, intimate\, and meaningful performances. He also owns and operates the Washington\, DC-based boutique record label Electric Cowbell Records as well as holding down and curating all vinyl DJ residencies at The Green Zone\, Cana\, La Shukran\, Daikaya\, Le Mont Royal\, Eaton Hotel\, the DC Record Fair\, and other bars and restaurants in the city. \nJim is also a lifelong musician and promoter\, playing drums as a founding member of GWAR\, The Alter-Natives (SST Records)\, Bio Ritmo\, CSC Funk Band\, Time Is Fire\, and he currently plays drums and percussion with Motherf*ckers JMB & Co with Geologist from Animal Collective. One of the first concerts he co-promoted was a Bad Brains show in Richmond\, Virginia in 1987 followed by years of concerts including surf guitar legend Dick Dale\, Knitting Factory tours\, Marc Ribot\, Charles Gayle\, Negativland\, Medeski\, Martin\, and Wood\, and many others.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/global-sounds-on-the-hill-featuring-estonian-hiiu-kandle-duo-puuluup/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:French Cuisine Basics: Getting Saucy! The Foundational Sauces
DESCRIPTION:In this three part cooking class series\, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training\, create dishes in every class using a variety of sauces. Classes take place once a week for three weeks.\n\nWeek 1: Stocks\, Roux\, Veloute\, Fruit Coulis\nChicken Pot Pie; Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce \nWeek 2: Bechamel\, Mornay\, Chocolate Ganache + Hollandaise\nFour Cheese Macaroni & Cheese; Profiteroles \nWeek 3: Sauce Tomat\, Bechamel\, Caramel\nMoussaka; Sautéed Apples with Caramel Sauce \n\nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago. Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago).Wendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n\nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/french-cuisine-basics-getting-saucy-the-foundational-sauces-6/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Course: Beginner Class (Tuesday Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course with instructor Iya Suarez.\n\nIya’s passion for teaching Spanish is complemented by her career as a professional flutist\, having performed in orchestras. Her musical experience and academic training enhance her teaching approach\, providing a unique and dynamic learning experience for her students. Previously\, she taught Spanish at Hill Center\, where she captivated students with her engaging methods. Her approach blends creative techniques with her academic expertise\, offering a distinctive and impactful learning experience that keeps students motivated and enthusiastic about the language. \n\n\nThe purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish\, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason\, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow you to practice and improve your abilities in reading\, writing\, speaking\, and understanding spoken Spanish. This course exposes learners to a variety of cultural aspects in the Spanish-speaking world and in the Cultural Readings that are found in the workbook.\n\nOur goal is to give you the confidence you need to progress smoothly. With us you will learn how to maintain a basic conversation in Spanish for beginners. You will learn basic elements of Spanish grammar\, understand and use everyday expressions in Spanish\, and more.\n\nThe students will be able to see the progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students.\n\nFor this class\, please purchase a copy of ‘Go Spanish 1 (8th Edition).’ Please come with a notebook as well and something to write with! \n\nThis is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility\, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way\, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however\, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. \n  \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/spanish-language-course-beginner-class-tuesday-fall-2025/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities
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SUMMARY:Back to Basics - Essential Kitchen Techniques
DESCRIPTION:This series is perfect for anyone looking to boost their confidence in the kitchen\, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced cook wanting to fine-\ntune your techniques. \nEach week\, we’ll dive into specific culinary skills by preparing a delicious menu. The best part? After all your hard work\, you’ll get to relax and enjoy the meal\nyou’ve created! \nClass #1 – Monday\, September 15th\, 6-8pm \nKnife Skills Review\nChicken Stir Fry\nApple Crisp \n  \nClass #2 – Monday\, September 22nd\, 6-8pm\nLemon Herb Chicken\nGlazed Peas & Carrots\nGarlic Mashed Potatoes\nPeanut Butter Brownies \n  \nClass #3 – Monday\, September 29th\, 6-8pm\nTilapia with Lemon\, Capers\, Baby Arugula\, and Tomatoes\nCreamy Polenta\nChocolate Chip Cookies \n  \nClass #4 – Monday\, October 6th\, 6-8pm\nSpice Rubbed Steaks\nPommes Frites\nHomemade Mayo\nMixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette\nChocolate Pudding
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/back-to-basics/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:American Roots Concert Series: Brennen Leigh
DESCRIPTION:Brennen Leigh was perhaps fated to “walk the line” from birth. Born in Fargo\, North Dakota\, she was raised just across the state border in Moorhead\, Minnesota\, in an environment where country music was all-encompassing. “My parents listened to country music\, to the point where I didn’t realize there was other music\,” she recalls.  \n  \nProduced by musician Chris Scruggs (bassist with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives)\, who’s the grandson of bluegrass royalty Earl Scruggs\, and son of pioneering country hitmaker and record producer Gail Davies\, Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet follows 2022’s Obsessed With the West\, Leigh’s acclaimed collaboration with Western Swing icons Asleep at the Wheel\, which landed in the Top 10 on the Americana music chart upon its release. “Brennen will carry the torch for real roots American music for her generation\, and she’s the best one to do it in my opinion\,” says Wheel frontman Ray Benson. In addition to her extensive\, genre-defying discography which encompassesnearly a dozen solo and collaborative projects\, Leigh has penned songs for an array of artists including Lee Ann Womack\, Rodney Crowell\, Charley Crockett and many more. She has been hailed by the Grammy-winning Crowell as “a story-telling poet\, landscape painter\, passionate observer of the human condition and a cultural preservationist.” A live-show veteran\, Leigh was just 20 years old when she toured with bluegrass and country-music legend Ralph Stanley\, and hit the road with songwriter Guy Clark\, who proclaimed\, as only he could\, “Brennen Leigh plays guitar like a motherfucker.” Her dynamic and endlessly entertaining live shows certainly live up to that high praise\, showcasing not only her instrumental prowess\, but a gift for vivid storytelling filtered through her refreshingly dry wit. \n  \nNew album coming this October!  \n  \n \nThanks to all our sponsors: \n  \n\n\n             
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/american-roots-concert-series-brennen-leigh/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Islamic Geometric Patterns: Art History Studio Arts Workshop with Dr. Joanne Allen
DESCRIPTION:In this combined art history and studio art workshop\, you will learn about the origins of complex geometric patterns used to decorate medieval mosques in the Islamic world. Using a pair of compasses and a ruler you will create a repeating interlaced geometric design to better understand this amazing art form. This workshop is great for anyone interested in art\, but also for all those scientific-minded folks who think they can’t draw- in this class\, you can!
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/studio-arts-with-joanne-allen-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:John Franzen Terrace & Hill Center Galleries Outdoor Sculpture Garden Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday\, October 1st from 5:30pm-7:30pm for an Opening Reception to dedicate the John Franzén Terrace and to showcase new works from amazing local sculptors at Hill Center’s first ever sculpture exhibition. \nDuring the Opening reception prizes will be awarded.  All pieces of art will be on display in our gardens and online at Hill Center Galleries. \nThe exhibitions run from October 1st through March 27th.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/hill-center-galleries-2025-inaugural-outdoor-sculpture-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Galleries,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:PACE: Parenting and Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:Motherhood is a journey\, and bringing home a new baby can be a big adjustment for the whole family. PACE (Parenting and Childhood Education) provides group-based educational and emotional support for first-time moms and second(or third!)-time moms in the DC metro area. Groups are closed and led by trained facilitators\, covering a wide range of discussion topics including: eating\, sleeping\, soothing\, attachment\, changing relationships\, setting limits\, and shifts in one’s identity during the transition to motherhood.  Groups run continually based on need and leader availability. To express interest in joining a group\, please complete our first-time around inquiry form and select “Hill Center” as your preferred location. If you’re interested in joining a virtual group for second-time around moms\, please complete this inquiry form.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/pace-parenting-and-childhood-education-4/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Inaugural Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
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URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/2025-inaugural-outdoor-sculpture-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Galleries,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Our City. Our Music. Our Writers.
DESCRIPTION:On September 30th at 7.00 pm\, two outstanding Smithsonian Museum curators will present and discuss their recent books and the key insights derived from archival research\, field work\, and material culture studies that increase our understanding of this quintessential American music and its global influence. \nDwandalyn R. Reece will present Musical Crossroads: Stories Behind the Objects of African American Music\, highlighting the curatorial and archival research on the vast array of musical styles and performance traditions that developed the comprehensive collections and exhibits of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History. John Troutman will present his work on Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey: editing the unpublished manuscript of folklorist Robert Mack McCormick\, co-curating an exhibit on McCormickʻs legendary archive; and co-producing a Grammy-nominated\, Smithsonian Folkways box set from McCormick’s field recordings. \nDwandalyn R. Reece\, Ph.D.\, is Associate Director for the Humanities at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and served as the museum’s Curator of Music and Performing Arts from 2009 – 2021. She received the Smithsonian Secretary’s Research Award for curating NMAAHC’s permanent exhibition Musical Crossroads in 2017 and for her publication Musical Crossroads: Stories Behind the Objects of African American Music in 2025. She collaborates on many Smithsonian programs\, including The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap and the Smithsonian Year of Music\, and chairs the pan-institutional group\, Smithsonian Music. Reece is a board member of the American Musicological Society\, the Society for American Music\, and the Society for Ethnomusicology. \nJohn Troutman\, Ph.D.\, Head of the Division of Culture the Arts at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History\, is its award- winning Curator of Music and Musical Instruments\, project director and lead curator of its permanent exhibition “Entertainment Nation\,” and a prolific author on U.S. popular and vernacular music in the late 19th and 20th centuries.  His work on the edited volume\, Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey\, recently won a Smithsonian Secretary’s Research Award.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/our-city-our-music-our-writers-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Basic Drawing Techniques: Drawing From an Image
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing\, but aren’t sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class\, students will begin a drawing based on an image of their choice with guidance along the way\, as they put what we have learned to use. The following classes will be used as a way to complete details of our drawing\, add finishing touches and a short critique of everyone’s work! We hope you will join us to learn something new and maybe meet some friends along the way! \nPlease bring a hard copy image to draw from. It should be 4″x 6″ or larger (ex. preferably an image of a person where they are the focus of the image). All other materials are provided. \nClasses will take place on September 9th\, 16th\, 23rd and 30th.  \n \n“This class was so helpful! Christine was a great teacher and conveyed a lot of useful information and everyone in the class had fun!” -Mary Ann\n“I loved this class–I wish it continued through the Summer!” -Caitlin\n  \n \nChristine Vineyard is a local DC artist and art teacher\, working with all mediums and a concentration in photography\, drawing and painting. She has her BFA in Art Education and a Masters of Art Education with a focus on curriculum writing. Christine has worked with all ages from preschool to adults and is excited about sharing her knowledge and love of art with others. \nThis class requires at least 4 participants. Registrants will be notified if the minimum is not met.  \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. \nClick HERE for more classes and workshops with Christine!
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/basic-drawing-techniques-drawing-from-an-image/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T183000
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SUMMARY:Talk of the Hill with Bill Press Featuring Best Selling Author Lynne Olson
DESCRIPTION:Veteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York Times bestselling author\, Lynne Olson \nLynne Olson is a New York Times bestselling author of ten books of history\, most of which focus on World War II. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has called her “our era’s foremost chronicler of World War II politics and diplomacy.” Her latest book\, The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler’s All-Female Concentration Camp\, was published by Random House on June 3\, 2025. It follows Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Woman Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt’s Ancient Temples From Extinction\, which came out in 2023. Three of Lynne’s earlier books were immediate New York Times bestsellers\, among them Madame Fourcade’s Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France’s Largest Spy Network Against the Nazis and Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest\, Finest Hour. Born in Hawaii\, Lynne graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona. Before becoming a full-time author\, she worked as a journalist for ten years\, first with the Associated Press as a national feature writer in New York\, a foreign correspondent in AP’s Moscow bureau\, and a political reporter in Washington. She left the AP to join the Washington bureau of the Baltimore Sun\, where she covered national politics and eventually the White House. \nLynne lives in Washington\, DC with her husband\, Stanley Cloud\, with whom she co-authored two books. \nBill Press began his career as a political insider and media commentator on KABC-TV and KCOP-TV\, both in Los Angeles. Over the years\, he has received numerous awards for his work\, including four Emmys and a Golden Mike Award. He also served as aide to California Governor Jerry Brown and was Chair of the California Democratic Party from 1993 to 1996. \nThe former co-host of MSNBC’s Buchanan and Press\, CNN’s Crossfire and The Spin Room\, Press has built a national reputation on thought-provoking and humorous insights from the left side of the political aisle. Press is the author of ten books and is the host of the twice-weekly “The Bill Press Pod” – available on Google\, Apple\, Spotify\, or Tune-In. He’s a member of the White House press corps. He also writes a weekly column for The Hill and a weekly syndicated newspaper column distributed by Tribune Media Services. \nBooks will be available for sale and a book signing will follow the conversation.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/talk-of-the-hill-with-bill-press-featuring-best-selling-author-lynne-olson/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Lectures & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Family Day 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2025!\nCome enjoy a completely FREE day of magic\, music\, face painting\,\nballoon animals\, and more!\n\n\nONGOING ACTIVITIES \n\n\n2:00-6:00pm: \n\n\nPhoto Booth\nFace Painting\nBalloons by Brenda\nConcessions & Popcorn\n\n\nActivities & demos from our program partners: \n\n\nChess Wizards\nWarrior Fusion\nDC Way\nTippi Toes\nSuper Soccer Stars\n\n\nMAIN STAGE \n\n\n2:30-3:15pm – Turley the Magician \n\n\n4:30-5:45pm – King Bullfrog \n\n\nReserve your tickets now!
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/family-day-2025/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Teens,Concerts,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:The Life of a Poet Featuring Marie Howe\, Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in Conversation with Poet/Editor Kyle Dargan
DESCRIPTION:“Marie Howe’s poetry is luminous\, intense\, and eloquent\, rooted in an abundant inner life. ”  \n—Stanley Kunitz\, former Poet Laureate \nEstablished in 2013\, The Life of a Poet is a quarterly series of in-depth literary conversations. The series offers a rare opportunity to consider a writer’s entire career and explore the major events that have shaped their work. Readings from that work are interspersed throughout the conversation. Originally moderated by Washington Post book critic Ron Charles\, the series is now helmed by noted poet and editor Kyle Dargan. Over the years featured poets have included Terrance Hayes\, Elizabeth Alexander\, Ada Limon\, Marilyn Chin\, Adrian Matejka\, Janine Joseph\, and Carl Phillips among many others. \nMarie Howe is the author of five volumes of poetry: New and Selected Poems (W. W. Norton\, 2024)\, which won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in poetry; Magdalene: Poems (W.W. Norton\, 2017); The Kingdom of Ordinary Time (W.W. Norton\, 2009); What the Living Do (1997); and The Good Thief (1988). She is also the co-editor of a book of essays\, In the Company of My Solitude: American Writing from the AIDS Pandemic (1994). Her poems have appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, Poetry\, Agni\, Ploughshares\, Harvard Review\, and The Partisan Review\, among others. She has been a fellow at the Bunting Institute at Radcliffe College and a recipient of NEA and Guggenheim fellowships\, and Stanley Kunitz selected Howe for a Lavan Younger Poets Prize from the American Academy of Poets. In 2015\, she received the Academy of American Poets Poetry Fellowship which recognizes distinguished poetic achievement. From 2012-2014\, she served as the Poet Laureate of New York State. \nKyle Dargan is the author of the poetry collection Anagnorisis (TriQuarterly/Northwestern UP\, 2018)\, which was awarded the 2019 Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize and longlisted for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. His four previous collections\, Honest Engine (2015)\, Logorrhea Dementia (2010)\, Bouquet of Hungers (2007) and The Listening (2003)–were all published by the University of Georgia Press. For his work\, he has received the Cave Canem Poetry Prize\, the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award\, and grants from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. His books have also been finalists for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award and the Eric Hoffer Awards Grand Prize. Dargan has partnered with the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities to produce poetry programming at the White House and Library of Congress. He’s worked with and supports a number of youth writing organizations\, such as 826DC\, Writopia Lab\, Young Writers Workshop and the Dodge Poetry high schools program. He is currently an Associate Professor of literature and Asst. Director of creative writing at American University\, as well as the founder and editor of POST NO ILLS magazine. He also works as a Managing Editor for Janelle Monae’s creative company\, Wondaland. Originally from Newark\, New Jersey\, Dargan is a graduate of Saint Benedict’s Prep\, The University of Virginia and Indiana University. \nBooks will be available for sale. A booksigning will follow the conversation.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-life-of-a-poet-featuring-marie-howe-winner-of-the-2025-pulitzer-prize-in-poetry-in-conversation-with-poet-editor-kyle-dargan/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Languages & Humanities,Lectures & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Carnival in Every Bite- Best Brazilian Snacks!
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In this interactive cooking class\, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Cheese\, chocolate\, and cod? Yes\, please! Master Gluten-Free Pão de Queijo\, fudgy Brigadeiros\, and Portugal’s gift to Brazil: Golden Salt Cod Fritters. Top it off with Caipirinhas\, Brazil’s national cocktail! \nDishes that we will be preparing in class.\nPão de Queijo\nBolinho de Bacalhau\nBrigadeiros\nCaipirinha Cocktails \nComplimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course! \nAn ingredients list and recipes will be sent out following the class. \nMarianne Tshihamba has traveled the world pursuing new flavors and demystifying unfamiliar ingredients. Here in the Washington area\, she has scouted the countless international grocery stores that stock their shelves with a wide range of products to serve the needs of our diverse community. Good food knows no boundaries or borders. Check out Marianne on WJLA\, where she makes regular appearances to discuss her food and travels. \nThis class requires at least 6 participants. Participants will be notified if the minimum is not met. Registration will close a couple days before the class so the instructor can shop for the appropriate amount of ingredients.  \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/carnival-in-every-bite-best-brazilian-snacks/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:The Paper Architect Hack®
DESCRIPTION:Create Iconic Structures from Paper \nWhy wait decades to build a masterpiece? Learn to craft famous architectural wonders from simple sheets of paper in just two hours! With basic hand tools and precision folds\, you’ll bring iconic landmarks to life like—the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. This hands-on workshop will walk you through every step of creating a stunning pop-up card that you can display proudly or fold up and share as a unique gift. Whether new to paper crafting or looking to refine your skills\, The Paper Architect Hack® offers a creative escape with a touch of history and architecture over networking with the local WDC community and beyond with complimentary refreshments and snacks. \nTarget Audience: Adults + Ages 14 and up \n \nKey Takeaways: \n1. Discover the meditative and relaxing art of cutting and folding paper. \n2. Experience the joy of replicating world-famous landmarks. \n3. Create shareable masterpieces with friends\, family\, or colleagues. \n4. Hone your skills in architectural modeling and origami. \n5. Explore fascinating historical stories behind iconic buildings. \n6. Network with the WDC community over complimentary refreshments & snacks. \nAll materials included. \nHere’s what our attendees had to say after attending The Paper Architect Hack®— \nRuth \n“I truly enjoyed myself and felt a real sense of accomplishment by the end of the session. The instructions  were clear\, thoughtfully paced\, and incredibly helpful. With everything going on in life\, this workshop gave  me a rare moment of calm\, focused\, creative\, and quietly fulfilling. A perfect reset for the mind.” \nKrist\n“Mandira explained how to do the process very well! It’s very therapeutic and productive as well as innovative\, especially for non-architects!” \nKia & Stephen\n“This was such a fun and enjoyable workshop! Everything ran so smoothly\, and the group had a lovely mix of ages and backgrounds. If you enjoy paper art or origami\, this experience is an absolute must!” “I really enjoyed the workshop and would love to see a scaled-up version of the pop-up models in the future. There’s definitely strong interest in this kind of creative\, hands-on experience!” \nClick the link to purchase your tickets at Eventbrite: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-paper-architect-hacktm-006-tickets-1364115479119?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-paper-architect-hack-006-2/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Master Chef Featuring The Duck & The Peach Executive Chef Katarina Petonito: Flavorful & Fresh Italian
DESCRIPTION:Named one of the “25 Best Restaurants in Washington\, DC Right Now” – The New York Times \nOne of the “best restaurants on Capitol Hill.” – The Washington Post \nExecutive Chef Katarina Petonito oversees the menus and kitchen teams at Eastern Point Collective’s restaurants\, The Duck & The Peach (seasonal\, new American)\, La Collina (neighborhood Italian-ish) and The Wells (intimate gin bar). \nMenu will feature hand rolled orecchiette pasta\, spicy Italian sausage ragu with broccoli rabe\, and Zeppole (Italian pastry).  \nKat is a native of Maryland and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park\, New York. She began her career and love of Mediterranean cuisine and culture at Graffiato & Kapnos. At Mike Isabella Concepts\, she excelled and rose in leadership to the Chef de Cuisine role at Kapnos Kouzina. \nKat next joined the team at Starr Restaurants\, working alongside Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley at their urban steakhouse St. Anselm where she led the kitchen as Sous Chef and honed her skills in butchery and sourcing the best products. \nNow\, at Eastern Point Collective\, Kat brings her knowledge and passions together to create inspired menus and flavor combinations\, often drawing on her Italian and Filipino heritage and love of seasonal ingredients. \nKat has been nominated multiple times for Washington DC’s RAMMY Awards including Rising Culinary Star of the Year (2022\, 2023) and Chef of the Year (2024). \nThe class will be partly demonstration and partly hands-on. \nComplimentary beer and wine will be served. \nPlease Note: tickets are non-refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/master-chef-featuring-the-duck-the-peach-executive-chef-katarina-petonito/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class\, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to take home. Students should bring a few images to use as inspiration or may sketch their own designs. \nThis is an adult art class. \nAll materials will be provided: \n\nLinoleum block\nCarving tools\nBrayers\nInk\n\n“It was very easy and satisfying to see a good final result come together in just a few hours. I’m very please with what I was able to create!”  -Lauren \n \n  \nChristine Vineyard is a local DC artist and art teacher\, working with all mediums and a concentration in photography\, drawing and painting. She has her BFA in Art Education and a Masters of Art Education with a focus on curriculum writing. Christine is originally from Atlanta\, GA where she taught at an international charter school before relocating to DC to continue her teaching career. Christine has worked with all ages from preschool to adults and is excited about sharing her knowledge and love of art with others. \nA minimum of 4 students is required for the class to occur. Students will be notified if the minimum is not met. \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution. \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/introduction-to-linocut-printmaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Watercolors Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube\, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials\, many of them everyday household items. \nThe class is designed as an introduction to watercolor painting and techniques and is great for people with little to no prior experience who are interested in learning more. Advanced students are welcome as well to learn new techniques! The class will also include basic information on watercolor paints\, papers and brushes. \nThis is an adult art class. \nAll materials provided by the instructor: \n\nWatercolor tube paint\nWatercolor liquid paint\nWatercolor pencils\nRubbing alcohol\nTable salt\nRock salt\nWax crayon\nPlastic Wrap\nBleach\nWatercolor paper\nWatercolor brushes\nAcrylic paint\n\n“This workshop had great instruction – relaxed and informative. Very accessible and welcoming to newcomers!” -Caroline
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/contemporary-watercolors-workshop-14/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Events,Studio Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
DESCRIPTION:Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? \nJoin Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques of proper knife selection\, care\, basic cuts and proper form. The chef will guide you through breaking down common vegetables\, while you chop along side or simply take notes. This participation class is limited to 12 people. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago.​ Since 1997\, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris)\, Restaurant Daniel (New York)\, The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia)\, and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago). \nWendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you. \nPlease Note: Tickets are non–refundable. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n \nHill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost\, accessibility\, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program\, please contact programs@hillcenterdc.org and we will be happy to work out a solution.\n \nIf you need assistance registering\, please check out these step-by-step instructions\, video tutorial or call (202) 549-4172 for assistance.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/kitchen-101-knife-skills-w-chef-wendi-james-7/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:Photography 2025 Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:JUROR: PHILIP KENNICOTT\, ART AND ARCHITECTURE CRITIC\, WASHINGTON POST\nPhilip Kennicott is the Pulitzer Prize-winning art and architecture critic of The Washington Post. He has been on staff at The Post since 1999\, first as classical music critic\, then as culture critic. In 2011\, he combined art and architecture into a beat focused on visual culture and public space.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/photography-2025-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Galleries,In-person Events
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SUMMARY:American Roots Concert Series: The Pine Leaf Boys
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana’s finest\, four-time Grammy-Nominated\, world-renown Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Louisiana music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from southwest Louisiana\, the Pine Leaf Boys\, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements\, have breathed new life into Louisiana music\, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. Being described in the New York Times as\, “… the link that connects the young and the old generations\,” and\, “the best new\, energetic\, and fun Cajun band in a very long time\,” the Pine Leaf Boys play the old fashion dance hall standards while making a priority to bring many of the more obscure songs of past masters into their repertoire and play them with gusto.  \nThe Pine Leaf Boys have been invited on six occasions by the U.S. State Department to tour the world and present true music to Saudi Arabia\, UAE\, and Jerusalem in 2009 and again to Latvia\, Denmark\, and Slovenia is 2010 and a third time to the “Stan” countries in 2012 (Uzbek\, Tajik\, and Kyrgz). The variety and energy they release evolves through their shows\, bringing multi-faceted angles to Cajun\, Creole\, and Zydeco. Their mission is to present the beautiful\, powerful music of their ancestors and present the real Cajun music to the world and prove that it is still thriving and full of life. The Pine Leaf Boys have preserved the traditional Cajun sound\, while allowing it to breathe and stretch with those who play it.  Click here to see a list of the last 11 years of touring around the 23 countries and 47 states. \n \nThanks to all our sponsors: \n\n\n             
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/american-roots-concert-series-the-pine-leaf-boys/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,In-person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T053559
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SUMMARY:The Kitchen Cabinet Series - Canning (Preserving the Harvest)
DESCRIPTION:Preserving the Harvest \nWe’re in the harvest season\, with great bounty in every farm field and community garden plot. Learn how to preserve some of those flavors for next week or to use a few months from now\, with techniques for freezing\, drying\, and canning. The methods learned here help prevent food waste\, too. Your future self will be grateful! \nIn this class\, we will: \n\nTake fresh tomatoes\, make tomato sauce to enjoy now\, and learn how to easily freeze tomatoes.\nUse the tomato sauce made in class and can the sauce with a water bath process to enjoy later.\nLearn how to cold pack (another food preservation process) and make pickles from crisp cucumbers; and\nLearn how to dry the bounty of aromatic herbs you might have growing in your garden plot or windowsill.\n\nEveryone will go home with a pint jar of tomato sauce\, a small jar of quick pickles\, and instructions for being able to recreate the process at home. \nAll materials needed will be provided in class. 
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/the-kitchen-cabinet-gazette-series-with-annette-nielson-canning/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes & Tastings,In-person Events
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