About this Event
Beyond the Blackout 3.0: Creating Connections for the DC Event Community
- Tuesday, August 17th from 4-8pm @ The Conrad Hotel Washington, DC
There is a small fee to attend this event, all proceeds will be donated to: For the Love of Children (FLOC)
Join us for the third and final installment of this beloved event series which celebrates the diverse and excellent talent in the local DMV event industry. Come ready to celebrate with your colleagues and friendors as we say farewell to the hardship of 2020 and embrace collaboration and community in 2021 and beyond. During this event expect to hear from an array of diverse vendors in a unique way, enjoy culinary delights provided by our venue host Conrad DC's Executive Chef Josh Murray and yes, if you feel comfortable, dance.
OUR WHY: Black Lives Matter highlighted the significant racial inequities in the world. In response, the DC event industry hosted a series of conversations to educate and create understanding. Beyond the Blackout is an extension of these conversations and will strive to provide an intimate, in-person and hybrid virtual opportunity for diverse and inclusive networking. Our goal is to increase connection and access and go beyond the black square by providing a spotlight of select DMV-based black-owned event industry businesses, and provide networking among BIPOC event businesses with white-owned event businesses in order to further collaborations in the future. Beyond the Blackout 3.0 is a collaborative event planned by Anderson House, Bright Occasions and LaJoy Plans.
COVID Venue policy
We are very excited to gather with you but also realize that not everyone is comfortable with hugs, handshakes or other greetings. Therefore, we simply ask that you consult before you make a physical connection with a fellow guest.
We ask all vendors, staff and guests to wear a mask at all times when indoors, except for the moments they are eating, drinking, or posing for professional photographs.
We will ask everyone to RSVP with their name, email and/or phone number.
Beyond the Blackout: Creating Connections for the DC Event Community Hosted by Anderson House, Bright Occasions and LaJoy Plans in partnership with:
- Venue: Conrad Washington @conradwashingtondc
- Videography: Busy Green Photography @besongetchi
- Headshot Photographer: Circa Life Images @circalifeimages
- Event Photography: Tori Del Photography @/toridelphotography
- Cocktail Vendor: Cocktails by Cryssy @cocktailsbycryssy
- Wedding Planner: Jayne Heir Weddings & Events @jayneheir
- Tablescape partner & Welcome floral arrangement: HB Fiori @hbfiori_hermonb
- Tablescape partner: Sarah Khan Event Styling @sarahkhaneventstyling
- Tablescape partner: Petal's Edge @petalsedgedc
- Tablescape partner: Fleurs D'Ave @fleursdave
- Tablescape partner: Concrete Rose Floral Designs @concrete.rose.floral
- Floral donation: Plants & Blooms Reimagined @bloomin318
- Tablescape calligraphy partner: Fingers in Ink @fingersinink
- Backdrop: Yes! Event Decor @yeseventdecor
- Virtual & live photo booth partner: Booth-o-Rama @boothorama
- Fashion designer: Ramona Atelier @ramona_atelier_designs
- Bridesmaid & Bridal Gowns Ashley Y. @bridalbabes
- Hair and Make-up: Ashley Akinrimisi @lolaluxebeauty
- Singer: Anitra McKinney @sing_anitra
- Entertainment: Polaris band @polarisbanddc
- Entertainment: Broadsound band @broadsoundband
- Rentals: Select Event Group @selecteventgroup
- Co-producer: Anderson House @eventsatandersonhouse
- Co-producer: Bright Occasions @margobrightoccasions
- Co-producer: LaJoy Plans @belajoyful @iamsam_22
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Conrad Washington DC, 950 New York Ave NW,, Washington, United States
USD 10.00