CLUB DINNER

Featuring Pianist Alvin Smithson

Friday, October 23, at 6:00 pm

OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS

Join fellow members and guests for a gourmet dinner, cocktail hour and piano performance by Alvin Smithson.

Alvin Smithson is an established presence in the Washington, DC, area music and theater scene as a pianist, composer, arranger, musical director and teacher.  Following graduation from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Music degree, he moved to this area to pursue his studies at the Catholic University of America where he earned Master of Music degree in piano performance with emphasis on performance physiology.  Over the years, he has won top prizes in national competitions and was a bronze medal winner in the International Piano Recording Competition.

Alvin can be seen and heard regularly in various area theaters and cabarets. He has performed at numerous venues including Kennedy Center, Strathmore, Arena Stage and Creative Cauldron.

Menu

 Appetizer

Local Farm Greens, Watermelon Radish

Julienne of Pear, Pecan, Red Wine Vinaigrette

or

Artisanal Smoked Trout

Celery Root Rémoulade, Honey Dijon Mustard Sauce

or

Split Pea Soup

Infused with Smoked Applewood Bacon

 

Entrée

Chardonnay & Thyme Jambonette

Mustard Crusted Braised Pork Shank, Potato Boulangère

or

Braised Icelandic Cod Fish, Chablis Cream

Fondu of Leek & Celery, Sautéed Butternut Squash

or

Bistro Steak “Hanging Tenderloin”, Tarragon Butter

Roasted Sweet Dumpling Squash, Frisée Salad

or

Roasted Winter Squashes, Potato Boulangère

Cranberry Relish

Freshly Baked Bread

Dessert

Flour-less Chocolate Cake

Vanilla Sauce

or

Medley of Fresh Berries

 Coffee & Tea

To keep artists and audience safe the attendance for this event is strictly limited to 30 and all food and drinks are passed. Please adhere to the Arts Club's guideline while attending this event:

Plan for a Safe Reopening

Members & their guests can stay for dinner after the program. Seating will be available Inside and outside (weather permitting) at table of up to 6 guests.

Business dress.

A reservation is required for dinner by 5 pm the day before.

A reservation is recommended for cocktail & program only.

RSVP online or call (202) 331-7282 ext. 3

Complimentary parking after 6 pm at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave.