26 Feb 2015

Events:

March Events at The Hill Center

579695_609423365750947_275395221_nCooking with Winter Beers with Chef Matt

Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-9 p.m.

Cost: $65. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

Beers are made for all seasons, and just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t use beer to make a menu of rich, warm, soul-satisfying comfort foods! These recipes are just what we need to heat us up while we’re waiting for the warmth of Spring and Summer. The menu for the class includes
Cheddar Ale Soup,
Beef and Guinness Stew,
Quick Beer Bread, and Bread Pudding with Chocolate Beer Sauce. Chef Matt is a DC native and top culinary instructor who has both a passion for food and a love of teaching that are simply contagious! He’s cooked at many local restaurants as well as taught at several cooking schools, including Sur La Table, Living Social’s 918 F St and Fairfax County’s Adult Education Program.

Classic French Cooking with Storied 2-Star Michelin Chef Gérard Pangaud

Thursday, March 11, 7-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $85. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

Join Chef Gérard Pangaud for a Classic French Cooking Class! The youngest chef ever to receive a two-star Michelin rating—and proprietor of award-winning restaurants in Paris, New York, and DC—Chef Gérard will teach you how to prepare an entire dinner, spiced with his trademark humor, stories of the old world, and dozens of invaluable tips for novice and experienced cooks alike. In Chef Gérard kitchen the creative use of taste, balance, simplicity, and technique trump the mechanical allegiance to the cookbook—a process that’s not only fun and stimulating, but produces delicious results! In this class, Chef Pangaud will feature a Tart of Caramelized Endives, Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine with Mashed Potatoes and Snow Eggs with Vanilla sauce.

Conquer Your Fear of Fish with The District Fishwife’s Fiona Lewis

Thursday, March 12, 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $75. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

If you order fish at a restaurant but hesitate to cook it at home, you’re not alone. Many home cooks aren’t sure how to cook fish. Fiona Lewis, owner of The District Fishwife at Union Market, will demystify seafood cookery for you. Her shop offers sustainable seafood – with an emphasis on products from regional fisheries – as well as prepared foods such as a plate of fish and chips that will transport you to England. Fiona will tell you how to pick fresh seafood, prepare it and cook it so you can enjoy one of the most healthful foods around without leaving home. During this hands-on class, students will learn to make an appetizer of pan seared garlic shrimp and an entree consisting of a whole baked fish with rice and nuoc cham dipping sauce (a sweet, sour, salty and spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce).

Buds Story Time (ages 2-4)

Friday, March 13, 10-10:45 a.m.

Cost: Free. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

Sponsored by Casey Trees, Buds is a tree-focused story time aimed toward an audience of toddlers and preschoolers. The story time features five tree and environment focused books interspersed with songs and a craft project. Each family will leave with a list of seasonally appropriate “scavenger hunt items” to track down while exploring Hill Center’s grounds on their own after the Buds program has concluded.

Hill Center Galleries: Opening Reception with the Artists

Friday, March 13, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Join Hill Center Galleries as it opens a new multi-artist show featuring the works of Saya Behnam, Anne Bouie, Alan Braley, Peggy Fox, Kay Fuller, and Tilda Luna. Enjoy a glass of wine, stroll through the galleries, and meet the artists to learn the inspiration behind their works. All artwork is available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Hill Center. The show runs March 5-May 3, 2015.

Contemporary Approach to Watercolor for Beginners with Christine Vineyard

Saturday, March 14, 12:30-3 p.m.

Cost: $48. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

Come join Christine Vineyard as she teaches beginners how to create beautiful artwork out of watercolors. 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 with everyday household items. The class is designed as an introduction to all types of watercolor paints and techniques and is great for people with little to no prior experience who are interested in learning more. The class will also include basic information on watercolor paints, papers, and brushes. All materials provided by the instructor.

Breastfeeding and Pumping Basics with The Breastfeeding Center

Saturday, March 14, 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $60 per person or $70 per couple. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

This class teaches the basic anatomy and physiology involved in breast milk production and breastfeeding and also the basic information for choosing and then using a breast pump. Mothers will learn what to expect during the first days after birth, as well as what to do if things do not go as planned. Class will discuss what preparation and supplies are helpful. In addition, pump demonstrations will be shown and mothers will also receive instruction on pumping strategies for the early weeks.

Washington Women in Jazz: A Tribute to Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker

Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $15/advance, $20 day of. Purchase tickets online at hillcenterdc.org

The Hill Center Concert Series presents a tribute to Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker as part of the fifth annual Washington Women in Jazz Festival. Carol Morgan (trumpet) and Leigh Pilzer (baritone saxophone) join forces to present an evening of music inspired by Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker. Together with Amy K. Bormet (piano), Karine Chapdelaine (bass), and Tina Raymond (drums), they will perform music recorded by and in the spirit of the iconic pair.

Taste of Thai Favorites with Chef Wendi James

Thursday, March 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

Cost: $65.00. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

Join Chef Wendi James for some of Thailand’s favorite dishes. Roll up your sleeves to help with some of the prep and then sit back to enjoy this delicious menu with a glass of wine: Green Papaya Salad, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Beef in Red Curry with Rambutan & Broccoli, and Coconut Bananas. Chef Wendi James has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois and is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, the world’s largest and most renowned culinary school.

An Introduction to Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking with Gastronaut Skiz Fernando

Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Cost: $75/person. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

Chef, author, and food blogger Skiz Fernando guides you through the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine, one of the last hidden gems of Asia. With an overview of the spices and techniques, you will learn how to recreate these exotic flavors at home. The class will be interactive, so prepare to roll up your sleeves and take part in the festivities. A small feast will be your reward, including chicken curry, dahl (lentils), coconut roti, and eggplant curry.

Dead Men’s Hollow in Concert

Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m.

Cost: $15/advance; $20/day of, $5 for children ages 12 and under. Purchase tickets online at hillcenterdc.org

Washington’s own Dead Men’s Hollow, which draws its influences from bluegrass, country, blues, and gospel, returns to Hill Center! The band’s signature sound is pure Americana: tight harmony vocals backed by traditional bluegrass instrumentation of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, and guitar.

All Politics is Local with NBC 4’s Tom Sherwood and Mark Segraves: DC’s First Elected Attorney General Karl Racine

Monday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Cost: Free. Register online at hillcenterdc.org or call 202-549-4172

NBC4 reporters Tom Sherwood and Mark Segraves return to Hill Center for an in-depth conversation with Attorney General Karl A. Racine. This year, Racine took office as the first elected Attorney General in the District of Columbia.

Karl Racine brings over 25 years of experience as a practicing lawyer and good steward of leading law firms and organizations to the Office of the Attorney General.

As the Attorney General’s mission is to use the law to serve the people of the District of Columbia, Attorney General Racine advises the Executive Branch and other District agencies, defends the city in court, and protects the city’s residents. He has pledged to prioritize consumer protection, enforce affordable housing regulations, and find alternatives that can divert young people out of the juvenile justice system.

Herbal Beers Tasting with John Holl

Wednesday, April 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25. Register online at hillcenterdc.org.

Spring Seasonals: Special Beers Brewed with Herbs, Spice and Everything Nice:

The weather is warming up and gardens are coming to life. Brewers celebrate this time of year with styles that showcase the best of what’s to come. Ales brewed with herbs, spice, fruit, and more are sprouting on shelves and on tap. Join beer journalist and cookbook author John Holl and explore the diverse flavors of spring seasonal beers. From wheat ales to IPAs to stouts, this class will sample at least four different beers that highlight the best of what American brewers will offer this Spring.

John Holl writes about beer and the culture of drinking. He is the author of several books, including the critically acclaimed “American Craft Beer Cookbook.” 

Local Gardening Series with Kathy Jentz of Washington Gardener

Mondays, March 9-April 13 (except March 23), 6:30-8 p.m.

Cost: $50/class or $235/series. Register online at hillcenterdc.org

Join Kathy Jentz of Washington Gardener for this wonderful 5 class series as she helps you prepare your garden for Spring. These classes are great for non-gardeners and expect gardeners.

Session 1: Local Gardening Resources and Sources

What annual garden festivals are worth attending? Which public gardens fit my needs? What are the best places to shop? Where do I find out more? You will receive a special reference handout listing local gardening classes, shows, public gardens, web sites, garden books, and much more.

Session 2: Regionally Adapted Plants 

Plants that have proven themselves in the Mid-Atlantic. Low-maintenance gardening is the goal of many of us in our busy lives and the key is planting the right plants got our local climate. We’ll talk about some native plants, of course, but mostly we’ll explore the tried-and-true plants that can take clay soil, deer, and/or periods of drought. Season-by-season, we’ll share our favorite plants that excel in our local gardens.

Session 3: Local Gardening 201: Common Challenges 

So you have been gardening for a few years, but still feel like there are some holes in your gardening knowledge and you are frustrated by a few obstacles? This class is for you. We’ll take it to the next level and talk about local gardening challenges like poor landscape drainage, gardening on a slope, dealing with deer, planting in clay soil, etc. We’ll examine case studies of local gardeners who have conquered these common garden challenges.

Session 4: Getting the Garden Ready for Spring 

Can you feel the difference in the air? Birds and buds are waking up as spring fast approaches! There is so much to do in the garden, but where to begin? We’ll look at what to tackle first, what can wait, and what you need not bother with at all. Get organized and get inspired for a new growing season ahead.

Session 5: Small Space Garden Design – Squeezing it all in to your Urban/Suburban Garden (aka Getting the Most out of Small Space Gardens) 

Using examples from area gardens, Kathy Jentz, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener magazine, will illustrate basic design principles for maximizing garden space. Kathy will address common small-space challenges such as creating privacy and adding light to shady areas. She will also give ideas for low- or no-budget solutions.

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