DC Meat-Free Week has been a huge success, thank you to everyone who went out and supported the Restaurants and for everyone who helped make it so successful, especially Amber McDonald who I know spent a lot of time on this event. We got press from NBC, VegNews, City Paper, just to name a few. We will be defiantly doing this again in the future, no date set yet, but we will let you know!
To end DC Meat-Free Week we have added one more restaurant, the Science Club for Sunday the 14th. Come out and celebrate with us from 6pm to 3am, for Drinks, delicious Vegan dishes, and music!!!
Sunday, February 14th Science Club
*Bonus Week End Celebration!*
1136 19th Street, NW
6 p.m. – 3 a.m. — No Reservations Needed
Featuring DJ Meegs vs. Video Killers from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Its been 1 year of DC Vegan Drinks! For the most part I think it has been very successful, since people still keep coming. We started off at the Science Club, than people wanted to go to different places. So we started to try to book a different place each month, but that got difficult to coordinate with the Bars/Restaurants. We had a few DC Vegan Drinks at Bread and Brew by middle of the year and then we decided to make Bread and Brew the official DC Vegan Drinks spot. They were great hosts and everyone enjoyed the place, and the staff is wonderful too! Oh, and I can’t forget to mention the Chef, Chef Eugene, who can defiantly make some great Vegan dishes. We also did a few benefits this year which were very successful and we plan on continuing them in 2010. Also for 2010 we plan to start having live music at as many events as we can, we hope to have veg bands if possible, so if you know of any or you are in any let us know. And if you have any thoughts or comments for future events please let me know. That being said I hope to see you at tonight’s event, and bring a few friends!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: At around 8 we will be doing announcements, a chance for you to promote yourself, a group, or a cause. We will give you about 30 seconds to do your spiel, so be prepared (literature, business cards, fliers, etc…). Please limit shout outs to vegan/animal rights and welfare issues. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Be friendly.
Talk about what you do in your free time, what business or organization you work for, who makes the best vegan cookie, your blog, etc…
Most importantly: have a drink and relax with some fellow vegans!
WHAT TO BRING:
Business Cards (if you want to share).
If you don’t have business cards, fliers or pamphlets are cool too. Please remember to keep all distributions related to animal welfare/animal rights/veganism/etc.
Last month DC Vegan and DC Vegan Drinks raised over $500 for FARM. For the month of December we will be doing the same thing for Compassion Over Killing.
COK is a nonprofit animal advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Working to end animal abuse since 1995, COK focuses on cruelty to animals in agriculture and promotes vegetarian eating as a way to build a kinder world for all of us, both human and nonhuman.
COK continues to do great work for animals and promoting a vegetarian lifestyle. With your help they can continue this work. Our goal is to raise $1000, to donate CLICK HERE, all proceeds go directly to COK.
NEXT DRINK: November 21st, from 7pm-10pm WHERE:Bread & Brew, 1247 20th St, NW, Washington DC 20036 METRO: Dupont Circle ARE YOU COMING?: RSVP or EMAIL ME MUSIC:The Buddy System @ 9pm (due to some legal issues we will not be having music for this DC Vegan Drinks, Sorry) MORE INFO: Bread and Brew is not a 21+ place so those of you under 21 are welcome to come and have a good time. Happy Hour drink specials are $3.00 rail drinks (rum, vodka, tequila & gin), all drafts and bottled beer are $1.00 off.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO: For the month of November DC Vegan & DC Vegan Drinks are helping raise money for FARM and their Gentle Thanksgiving campaign which encourages friends, family and neighbors to adopt compassionate alternatives to their turkey dinners. November DC Vegan Drinks will also be a fundraiser for this campaign. All proceeds go to FARM.
THE BASICS
DC Vegan Drinks is a monthly offline social networking event for people interested in sharing veganism and advocating for animal rights. Our mission is to bring together people from all walks of life (lawyers, students, small business owners, etc…) to build a stronger community and promote the sharing of resources. A lot of people build these networks online but never really connect socially, this is where our shin-dig falls in. There is no requirement except for an interest in veganism, animal rights, and to have a little after-work fun.
What you need to do:
* Be friendly, even to any non-vegans that may come.
* Talk about what you do in your free time, what business or organization you work for, who makes the best vegan cookie, your blog, etc…
* Oh, most importantly, have a drink and relax with some fellow vegans.
What to bring:
* Business Cards (if you want to share).
* If you don’t have business cards–flyers or pamphlets are cool too. Please remember to keep all distributions related to animal welfare/animal rights/veganism/etc.
* Cash for tips for your friendly bartenders.
Other info:
There is NO dress code, come how you feel. It’s FREE, but drinks are NOT and food isn’t either. Bring CASH to tip your bartenders. Some of the places we visit are 21 and over so make sure you check above to see if this months is.
Great Sage is having a Vegan Wine Dinner this coming Monday the 12th at 7pm and is $50 a person (and you must reserve your spot) It’s a 5 course ALL Vegan dinner, for each course there is a different wine (with coffee / tea for dessert). If you can’t make it for this you should come soon because there is a new menu with some delicious Vegan dishes. For most of you Great Sage is bit of a drive, but its worth it. If you looking to hook up with someone to carpool leave a comment.
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