All proceeds support ArtReach, the Corcoran’s award-winning arts education program, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
8:30PM – Midnight
Washington DC
Inspired by works in the Corcoran collection, 12 of the city’s best mixologists will compete to create the most artistic martini.
Celebrate with the 1869 Society at the culminating ARTINI benefit—an evening of cocktails, dancing, and art—and be there when D.C.’s favorite artini is revealed!
Taste the 12 artinis crafted by the competing mixologists.
View the Corcoran’s collection, including the works of artthat provided the inspiration for each artini.
Enjoy music by Chris Nitti and Matthew Hemerlein, a beer and wine bar, and a cocktail and dessert buffet, all while mingling with other young philanthropists, art lovers, and craft cocktail enthusiasts.
1869 SOCIETY STEERING COMMITTEE 2012
Hastie Afkhami
Seda Atam
Lee Brenner
Geoff Cleveland
Jenny Chung
John Ennis
Taryn Fielder
Fletcher Gill
Bernard Harkless
Barbara Merola
Ford O’Connell
Andrew Reese
Daniel Simon
Andrew Stein
Lindley Thornburg,
ARTINI Chair
Matthew Donohue,
1869 Society Chair
ARTINI HOST COMMITTEE 2012
Amanda Anderson
Stephen Antonio
Marianna Ashin
Mitchel A. Brooks
Kathleen Caggiano
Dana Foley
Lauren Freedman
Elizabeth Grazioli
Patty Greenberg
Katherine Hoekman
Antwoine McCoy
Amber McDonald
Phil Mone
Lauren Pomponio
Aureta Thomollari
Lindsey Vaala
Brooks C.M. Weilbacher
Creative Cocktail Attire
TICKETS
1869 Society members $95
VIP $130
Non-1869 Society members $115
VIP $150
Purchase a VIP ticket and spend an intimate hour from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 31 sampling artinis with the judges while learning craft cocktail tips from the mixologists. Each VIP guest will also take home a gift bag, including the recipes for all 12 artinis.
About 1869 Society
Join one of the most dynamic young professionals groups in Washington, D.C. and enjoy the benefits of exclusive networking and socializing with other up-and-coming art patrons ages 25 to 42.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th Street NW
Washington DC 20006