BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Upcoming Event: Dinner with an Artist 2008 PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080306T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Dinner with an Artist 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/415022/ ] Would Rembrandt find inspiration in the complexion of a lobster bisque? Could Salieri speak of anything but professional jealousy while spooning his custard pie? Fillmore Arts Center cannot reveal those distant truths\, but it is offering a chance for you to share an intimate and elegant dinner with one of Washington’s current and most creative artists. On this night only\, the Fillmore Arts Center is creating a “salon experience” for Washington’s arts patrons. Your participation in this event will benefit arts education in DC Public Schools through the Fillmore Arts program\, dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to acquire knowledge and self-confidence through study and participation in the arts. For 30 years\, Fillmore has served DC Public School students in grades K–8\, offering choice from a wide variety of classes in music\, drama\, dance and the visual arts. SHARNA FABIANO\, Tango Dancer Bring your dancing shoes to this table. S h a rna Fabiano\, founder of Washington’s Fabiano Tango Company\, has perf o rm e d her work in Argentina and Germany\, New York and San Francisco\, DC’s Kennedy Center and Lisner Auditorium. See her in Dance Magazine’s January issue... “25 to Watch in 2008.” And remember\, it only takes two to tango. REBECCA CROSS\, painter/potter Ceramic artist\, painter and set designer\, Cross’s work has been displayed in the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery and the American Embassy in Bogota. Now\, with the opening of Cross Mackenzie Ceramic A rts gallery in Georgetown’s Canal Square\, she and her husband Max Mackenzie will showcase other artists working in the medium of clay. MICHAEL KAHN\, Artistic Director A hankering for Hamlet? Maybe your tastes are more tuned to Broadway. Satisfy both during dinner with Michael Kahn\, the celebrated Artistic Director of Washington’s Shakespeare Theatre. His Broadway credits include the Tony nominated Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. His latest hit? Harman Center for the Arts\, newest gem of DC’s performing arts community. NORA POUILLON\, Chef You’ve read her book\, Cooking with Nora\, begged for reservations at her downtown Restaurant Nora and Asia Nora. Orgasmic organics! Now is your opportunity to share a table with the founder of the Fresh Farm Movement and one of the Washington Post’s “Power Chefs.” Be the first on your block to learn the next trend in cooking light. CHUCK BROWN\, Musician Got funk? Don’t worry\, the Godfather of Go-Go music has enough to share. The founder in the 1970’s of DC’s homegrown Go-Go style\, Brown’s Soul Searchers had a no.1 hit: “Bustin Loose” in 1979. Brown’s other great discovery was singer Eva Cassidy. He sang two duets on the late singer’s debut album. Chuck will be just back from his Japan tour. DANA TAI SOON BURGESS\, Choreographer The director of Washington DC’s premiere Asian American Dance Company\, Burgess blends eastern and western dance forms as well as martial arts. The Washington Post w rote\, “Burgess’ work is food for the eye\, spare\, intimate and perfect as a pearl.” He has taught in Germany\, Korea\, Russia and Peru. ETHEL KESSLER\, Stamp Designer If you’ve ever licked Mt. McKinley\, it’s p robably thanks to Ethel Kessler\, one of six postage stamp art directors in the country who interpret various subject matter in miniature. Ethel designed the Breast Cancer semi-postal stamp\, a first to combine postage and fundraising— stamps sold so far have raised more than $60 million for breast cancer research. ALAN CHEUSE\, Author Novelist\, short story writer\, essayist… Cheuse is a master of the written word. But when he asks you to pass the salt\, you’re likely to recognize his voice as well. For almost a quarter century\, Cheuse has been a book critic for National Public Radio. Here is your chance to ask what literary ingredient might get your novel published. Don’t delay! Space is limited. Sign up to be one of 8 guests at Dinner with the Artist of your choice: You will be notified by email or phone of the location of your dinner. (15 mile radius of Georgetown) Please send $175 per person (payable to Friends of Fillmore) to: Friends of Fillmore c/o Masters 4898 MacArthur Blvd\, NW Washington\, DC 20007 I can take credit cards by phone also. Fillmore Arts Center 1819 35th Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20007 202.282.1107 Questions? Send via email to amasters@annemastersdesign.com “DWAA 2008” in subject line or call Anne Masters at 202.337.3748 Note: If an artist cancels due to illness or unforeseen circumstances\, every attempt will be made to substitute another artist in the spirit of this event. 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