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• Workshop: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy (First Class Inc.; 1726 20th St, NW)
2 Nov 2009 at 9:25am
On Wednesday, November 4, First Class Inc. will offer a workshop entitled "Intro to Stand-Up Comedy" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1726 20th St., N.W.
Welcome to your first step in performing stand-up! Discover all the tools you need to get onstage at your first open mike. This class will be your roadmap to both the business and performance sides of comedy. You will discuss: writing and joke structure, performance techniques, stage presence, dealing with hecklers, and the infrequently talked about etiquette of standup. If you’re a funny person or just someone interested in... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Intro to Internet Writing Markets (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
29 Oct 2009 at 1:20pm
On Wednesday, November 11, First Class Inc. will offer an online class entitled "Introduction to Internet Writing Markets." Classes are released on Wednesday and Friday for a period of 6 weeks. You can access your class at any time of day.
Ignite your writing career with the power of the Internet. Learn how to make the Internet work for you from a writer who has spent a decade discovering its potential. The Internet is the writer's fastest source for locating publishers, research material, and submitting, but even better, it off... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Beginning Writer's Workshop (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
29 Oct 2009 at 1:17pm
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Beginning Writer's Workshop." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons. The fee is $129 and a certificate of completion is issued after taking the final exam.
If you've dreamed of writing creatively, this course is a great place to start. Get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and discover new ways to stretch your creative muscles. This isn't school as you know it. It’s an in-depth writing experience filled with challenging hands-... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING : Improve Your Grammar (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
29 Oct 2009 at 9:21am
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class, Inc. will offer a 6-week online course entitled "Grammar Refresher." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons for $129.
Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents or speeches. Through the use of definitions, examples, and many reinforcing exercises, Grammar Refresher will cover the basics of English grammar. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put everything you learn into practice. B... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Effective Editing (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
27 Oct 2009 at 11:01am
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "The Keys to Effective Editing." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons.
Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you're already working as an editor, you'll not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you... ( cont'd )
• LEARN TRAVEL WRITING FROM THE EXPERTS AT TRAVEL CHANNEL AND WORLD HUM (Chevy Chase, MD)
27 Oct 2009 at 9:31am
Do you dream of becoming a travel writer who gets paid to chronicle your journeys? Want to create a travel blog that will entertain friends and strangers alike? As the recent explosion of travel websites attests, it’s easy to write and publish a travel story or blog – the real challenge is to do it well. Our Travel Writing In The Digital Age workshop, taught by the creators of our award-winning website WorldHum.com, will teach you how to turn your travel tales into compelling articles suitable for publication; how to create and write an evocative travel blog (and keep it ... ( cont'd )
• Technology WES Seminar: Audience-Centric User Expe (National Press Club, Washington, DC)
26 Oct 2009 at 1:58pm
Lately everyone seems to be asking the same questions: “How do I attract users to my site?” and “What are the keys to visitor loyalty?” People are busy, attention spans are short, and the web is crowded with competing destinations. Organizations can no longer depend on their mission or reputation to attract and retain visitors.
At our November 5 Web Executive Seminar, innovators from leading nonprofits and agencies will discuss how they've addressed these questions within their organizations. We’re calling our session, “Thanks, Come Again: Audience-Centric User Experie... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING : Grammar Refresher (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
26 Oct 2009 at 9:01am
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class, Inc. will offer a 6-week online course entitled "Grammar Refresher." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons for $129.
Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents or speeches. Through the use of definitions, examples, and many reinforcing exercises, Grammar Refresher will cover the basics of English grammar. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put everything you learn into practice. B... ( cont'd )
• Wrapped for Pleasure: Midori Teaches Easy Bondage for Steamy Sex (Eastern Market area DC)
22 Oct 2009 at 2:43pm
WHOLE DC
Thursday, November 5, 2009
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Want to bring sizzling, sexy, fun, and easy erotic bondage to your bedroom? Don't want to bother with expensive gear or complicated ropes? Let's combine sex with super easy bondage with stealthy scarves!
Learn fun positions, techniques and how to change positions quickly. Midori will teach you safe non-rope ties for sex in various positions, making the best fitting dildo harness ever, sexual sensation enhancement with good positions, and more.
There will be lots practice time so bring a beach towel or yog... ( cont'd )
• Aural Sex: Midori Teaches Seduction by Voice (Eastern Market area DC)
22 Oct 2009 at 2:43pm
WHOLE DC
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to suggest, command, tease and take control with the art of voice. Enjoy practical exercises, tips and secrets of aural seduction. Most of the class will address fundamentals and skills applicable to all sensual encounters.
*Incorporating seductive voice techniques learned in this class to heat up the bedroom and add spice to your erotic life.
*Mesmerize your lover and transport both of you to an erotic landscape.
*Learn how to build and enrich a powerful fantasy, practice effective voice techn... ( cont'd )
• The Fine Art of Dirty Talk with Amy Jo Goddard (Washington DC)
22 Oct 2009 at 2:20pm
WHOLE DC
Saturday, October 24, 2009
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Feeling shy about talking dirty? Have a lover who wishes you would, but you sometimes clam up or struggle with obstacles to saying those sweet nasty things? Wish you could open the door to dirty words without shame? This workshop will be a fun exploration of dirty talk, why we like it, what we want from it and how to incorporate it with partners.
There is no one size fits all, so you'll explore and practice what feels good for you, how to find common ground with your partners, and walk away with a bigger di... ( cont'd )
• Amazing Job Search Strategies (By Telephone)
16 Oct 2009 at 5:04pm
Due to the overwhelming demand for our workshops, Amazing Resumes & Coaching Services is proud to offer two additional teleseminars as follows:
Interviewing For Success
DATE: November 2, 2009
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: By Telephone
This workshop will provide participants with the tools and information needed for a successful interview.
Attendees will identify different types of interviews and explore effective responses to popular questions.
Job Search Startegies
DATE: November 5, 2009
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: By Telephone
Are you interested in... ( cont'd )
• Writer Seminar (Rockville MD)
10 Oct 2009 at 12:53pm
APBW Events
Our 1st conference is tentatively scheduled for November 18th at the Hilton Conference Center in Rockville Maryland. If you are local, you are going to want to attend. If you are not, don't worry...all break out sessions will be made available to you by streaming video and some of our events you will be able to see live and participate through a toll free conference call in line!
Please visit www.apbw.us or call 877-332-7292
• BOOK TALK - Detour Berlin (ALEXANDRIA)
5 Oct 2009 at 4:17pm
BOOK TALK
"Detour Berlin" by Ruth Baja Williams
Saturday, November 7, 2OO9
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
1555 King Street, Alexandria VA22314
HOORAY FOR BOOKS!
Celebrates the20' anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by
presenting "Detour Berlin" by Alexandria writer Ruth Baja Williams. After Ruth, a Filipina,
marries an African-American soldier, the couple make their home in the Divided City. They live
there for two decades. They and their two children would become Wohlberl,ne{, as the writer
discovers the passion and humor of the Berliners, the horrors of the city's hi... ( cont'd )
• Cookbook Publishing 101 (Gaithersburg)
31 Aug 2009 at 12:13pm
COOKBOOK PUBLISHING 101
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know: Writing Cookbooks and Cookbook Proposals
L'Academie de Cuisine
16006 Industrial Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (DC area)
Saturday, November 7, 2009 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
For registration contact Daniele Mathras at 413-247-9325 or Daniele@Lisaekus.com.
Lisa Ekus-Saffer, literary agent since the year 2000 with over 200 successful book deals and cookbook publicist for award-winning titles including The Splendid Table, The Cake Bible, The Union Square Café Cookbook, and The Country Cooking of France, and Virgi... ( cont'd )
• Online Education: Technical Writing Skills (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
26 Aug 2009 at 6:00pm
Beginning Wednesday, September 16, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Fundamentals of Technical Writing." Lessons are released on Wednesday and Friday for a grand total of 12 lessons. A certificate of completion is included in your tuition fee.
Do you have a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way that makes them easy to understand? If so, you should consider entering the well-paying field of technical writing. You will learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language, and how to become a wizard at marryi... ( cont'd )
• Writopia Lab After-School /Weekend Writing Workshops for Kids (8-18) (Tenleytown / Greater DC)
4 Aug 2009 at 12:10pm
Highly Acclaimed Writing Workshop for Kids Comes to DC!
The NYC-based award-winning Writopia Lab (www.WritopiaLab.org) is now holding after-school and weekend creative writing workshops for kids (ages 8-18) in Washington DC! We are hosted by the Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, just two blocks south of the Tenleytown metro. We can also hold private workshops throughout greater Washington for those who can't make it to Tenleytown. Visit our website at www.WritopiaLab.org to see our history, mission, and reviews. Call Writopia Lab DC at 202-629-9510 for more informat... ( cont'd )
• Free Community Fair!!! Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner (6th & N Streets NW)
2 Nov 2009 at 11:31am
Please pass the word!
First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church is having it's 5th Annual Community Fair and Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
Howard University Hospital and others will be providing free health screenings.
Clothing, food, and other items will be given away for free.
Individuals will be available to help with resume writing for free.
There are lots of free activities for children.
Enjoy a free Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings for free.
If you have a free service that you would like to offer to the communi... ( cont'd )
• Workshop: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy (First Class Inc.; 1726 20th St, NW)
2 Nov 2009 at 9:25am
On Wednesday, November 4, First Class Inc. will offer a workshop entitled "Intro to Stand-Up Comedy" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1726 20th St., N.W.
Welcome to your first step in performing stand-up! Discover all the tools you need to get onstage at your first open mike. This class will be your roadmap to both the business and performance sides of comedy. You will discuss: writing and joke structure, performance techniques, stage presence, dealing with hecklers, and the infrequently talked about etiquette of standup. If you’re a funny person or just someone interested in... ( cont'd )
• AUTHORS BRUNCH (WOODBRIDGE, VA)
1 Nov 2009 at 3:38pm
Are you an author? Do you love to write? Join us at the EDP Author Breakfast. Enjoy a great meal, networking with others, and share your writing aspirations.
Additional Information
Kilroys K2 Resturant an Lounge
Featherstone Plaza
14633 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Saturday November 14, 2009
11am-1pm
COST: $15/advance
$20/at the door
For registration, please visit www.4everypeople.com/events
Phone 800-560-6327 ext 102
• ONLINE CLASS: How to Start an Ebay Drop-Off Store (ONLINE; First Class Inc.)
30 Oct 2009 at 9:55am
On Wednesday, November 11, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online class entitled "How to Start an Ebay Drop-Off Store." The classes are released on Wednesday and Friday for a total of 12 classes over the 6-week time period. The fee for all 12 classes is $129.
Turn other people’s unwanted items into a lucrative source of income by starting an eBay drop off store. Master the art of setting up a business, writing a marketing plan, taking super photos, creating dynamite listings, and offering great customer service. Thousands of people have transformed their eBay k... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Intro to Internet Writing Markets (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
29 Oct 2009 at 1:20pm
On Wednesday, November 11, First Class Inc. will offer an online class entitled "Introduction to Internet Writing Markets." Classes are released on Wednesday and Friday for a period of 6 weeks. You can access your class at any time of day.
Ignite your writing career with the power of the Internet. Learn how to make the Internet work for you from a writer who has spent a decade discovering its potential. The Internet is the writer's fastest source for locating publishers, research material, and submitting, but even better, it off... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Beginning Writer's Workshop (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
29 Oct 2009 at 1:17pm
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Beginning Writer's Workshop." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons. The fee is $129 and a certificate of completion is issued after taking the final exam.
If you've dreamed of writing creatively, this course is a great place to start. Get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and discover new ways to stretch your creative muscles. This isn't school as you know it. It’s an in-depth writing experience filled with challenging hands-... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING : Improve Your Grammar (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
29 Oct 2009 at 9:21am
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class, Inc. will offer a 6-week online course entitled "Grammar Refresher." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons for $129.
Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents or speeches. Through the use of definitions, examples, and many reinforcing exercises, Grammar Refresher will cover the basics of English grammar. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put everything you learn into practice. B... ( cont'd )
• ACTING Workshops (Washington, DC)
28 Oct 2009 at 8:55am
100% CONFIRMED SPECIAL GUEST: JOHN STRAWBRIDGE formerly of PAT MORAN CASTING (The Wire, Something the Lord Made, Homicide, etc.)
Affordable Acting Workshops
Visit us online at:
http://www.theactorsgroup.info/
or call: 301.885.1127 LOCATED @ Joe's Movement Emporium
(Located in Mount Rainier's Historic Arts district at)
3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt. Rainer, MD 20712
http://www.joesmovement.org/
Winter Session starts January 4, 2010
Registration Now Underway
Principles of Acting $250.
Hosted by Kevin Jiggetts.
and
On Camera Techn... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE CLASS: Effective Editing (ONLINE: First Class Inc.)
27 Oct 2009 at 11:01am
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "The Keys to Effective Editing." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons.
Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you're already working as an editor, you'll not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you... ( cont'd )
• LEARN TRAVEL WRITING FROM THE EXPERTS AT TRAVEL CHANNEL AND WORLD HUM (Chevy Chase, MD)
27 Oct 2009 at 9:31am
Do you dream of becoming a travel writer who gets paid to chronicle your journeys? Want to create a travel blog that will entertain friends and strangers alike? As the recent explosion of travel websites attests, it’s easy to write and publish a travel story or blog – the real challenge is to do it well. Our Travel Writing In The Digital Age workshop, taught by the creators of our award-winning website WorldHum.com, will teach you how to turn your travel tales into compelling articles suitable for publication; how to create and write an evocative travel blog (and keep it ... ( cont'd )
• ONLINE TRAINING : Grammar Refresher (ONLINE: First Class Inc. Lifelong Learning Center)
26 Oct 2009 at 9:01am
Beginning Wednesday, November 11, First Class, Inc. will offer a 6-week online course entitled "Grammar Refresher." Two lessons are released per week for a total of 12 lessons for $129.
Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents or speeches. Through the use of definitions, examples, and many reinforcing exercises, Grammar Refresher will cover the basics of English grammar. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put everything you learn into practice. B... ( cont'd )
• ***Six-Week Creative Writing Workshop--Beginners*** (DC Metro)
25 Oct 2009 at 5:51pm
Six-Week Creative Writing Workshop (Beginners)
Instructor: Jill Rendelstein, MFA Creative Writing.
Experienced College Writing Instructor, American University and George Washington University.
November 10 – December 22
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30
6 Sessions
*Registration: by November 3*
Don’t just say you want to write; do it! In this Beginner’s Creative Writing Workshop, participants will explore their own writing as text. You will write journals, short stories, and memoirs, while reading and discussing established works. Exercises completed in an... ( cont'd )
• Youth Theatre Programs at artisTree (Herndon, Reston)
22 Oct 2009 at 7:38pm
artisTree Creative Arts Community is very pleased to welcome Dodgeball Theatre to our creative arts community. This Winter/Spring, Dodgeball Theatre will offer TWO unique opportunities for young actors.
TEEN ENSEMBLE For students in grades 6 through 10 (audition required)
Auditions will be held on November 13th from 6:00-7:00 p.m., and on November 15th from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Please contact Haley Murphy at dodgeballdirector@gmail.com to schedule an audition appointment.
In this 16 week program, teens of all experience levels will learn techniques necessary for ch... ( cont'd )
• Surface Design: Batik (Alexandria, VA)
21 Oct 2009 at 12:26pm
Students explore the magical art of batik - layering colors of dyes, resisting with wax when a desired color is achieved and creating beautiful cloth. Batik, which means wax writing in Indonesian, is an ancient liquid resist technique for creating designs and patterns on fabric. Participants experiment with it's unique characteristics as they learn to manipulate the wax and other resists. Colors, dyes, discharges, design, resources and modern ways to achieve a batik look are covered. Materials fee of $45.00 payable at start of class.
Classes are held at the Springwat... ( cont'd )
• Writing to Heal (Alexandria, VA)
21 Oct 2009 at 7:30am
Writing can be used as a healing tool for self transformation, deep healing work, and communication with the subconscious. This class is designed to explore and soothe personal energy and life history, helping everyone to support each other on their healing journeys. Self examination, diverse spiritual teachings about love and light, nurturing writing exercises, and much kindness will kindle our self growth and discovery. $10 per person, one hour per week, Thursdays at 8 p.m. Dorothy Bolton Court, Alexandria, VA
• Civitan I-66 Garage Sale & Shredding (I-66 Parking Garage)
20 Oct 2009 at 6:50am
Saturday, November 7 - Arlington, Virginia - Paper shredding open to public, for donation ($10.00 minimum suggested donation), 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM Saturday. ~1426 N Quincy Street near 15th Street North 22207. Five file box maximum (Or 10-groc bags) - unless arranged in advance - held in parking lot near N Quincy Street at the Arlington County Public School HQ location.
Saturday, November 7 - Arlington, Virginia - garage sale event (last of season 2009) at multi-level parking garage located at N 15th & N Quincy Streets - Customers park on street or in public school... ( cont'd )
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