"Rooms with a View" Lecture Series
The 2010 "Rooms With A View" lecture series has concluded. Completing its 19th year, "Rooms" gave participants access to Rosslyn's special spaces, breathtaking views of Washington, and interesting discussions on various facets of our urban community.
A combination networking, food and libations after-work event, each "Room With A View" lecture featured an important issue facing the region or highlights activities of a Rosslyn-based organization.
The three-part series was made possible by the generous donations of sponsors Monday Properties, The Boeing Company, BAE Systems, Corporate Executive Board and The JBG Companies.
The 2010 Lectures "Duets in Leadership":
| January 27, 2010: RR Member Reception |
| @ Waterview Residences' Penthouse, 1111 North 19th Street |
| Mingle with fellow Rosslyn Renaissance members or become a member while enjoying amazing views of Washington from a Waterview penthouse. |
| February 9, 2010: Synetic Theater and Washington Shakespeare Company |
| @ Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 North Kent Street |
| Leadership in the Arts: Synetic Theater will perform scenes from Antony and Cleopatra. Washington Shakespeare Company will perform scenes from The Miser. |
| February 23, 2010: POLITICO and WJLA |
| @ Boeing Conference Center, 1200 Wilson Boulevard |
| Leadership in Political Journalism: POLITICO's Jeanne Cummings and ABC 7/WJLA's Gordon Peterson will discuss the latest developments in political journalism. |
| March 18, 2010: Ron Carlee and Larry Roberts |
| @ CEB's Waterview Conference Center, 1919 North Lynn Street |
| Leadership in Government: Former Arlington County Manager and current ICMA Director Ron Carlee and the Democratic National Committee's Larry Roberts discuss leadership in government. |
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The 2009 Lectures:
| March 26: POLITICO |
| @ Boeing Conference Center, 1200 Wilson Boulevard |
| The Inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States was a historic event. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories about President Obama's first 60 days in office from two of POLITICO's top reporters: Mike Allen, Chief Political Correspondent and Jonathan Martin, Senior Political Correspondent. |
| April 29: The Conservation Fund |
| @ Waterview Conference Center, 1919 North Lynn Street |
| The Conservation Fund's Erik Meyers, Vice President for Sustainable Programs, will moderate a panel that will discuss sustainability initiatives in the manufacturing and service sectors of the economy. Get a first-hand perspective on how a sustainability strategy can make dollars and sense, even in this recessionary economy. Seating is limited. |
| May 19: Synetic Theater |
| @ Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 North Kent Street |
| After stunning audiences with wordless adaptations of Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet, Synetic now tackles one of Shakespeare's most renowned comedies. Get a behind-the-scenes look at A Midsummer Night's Dream. |
Click here for the printable 2009 flyer
The 2008 Lectures:
| May 1: Synetic Theater |
| @ Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 North Kent Street |
| The Washington Post called Synetic's most recent production of Romeo and Juliet Physical and Passionate. The cutting edge theater company combines dance with acting to make the stage come alive. See why it earned a spot on The Washington Post's Best Bets of 2007, and won 16 Helen Hayes nominations. |
| May 22: POLITICO |
| @ Boeing Conference Center, 1200 Wilson Boulevard |
| Politics is hot and Politico is sizzling. With the White House up for grabs, everyone is talking politics. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories and tomorrow's news from Washington's newest paper...based right here in Rosslyn. |
| JUNE 5: Rosslyn's Redevelopment |
| @ Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 Lee Highway |
| Rosslyn's Master Plan is supposed to be the blueprint for the community where we live, work, and play. Developement lately has been fast and furious. Come hear about all the plans in the pipeline and be a part of Rosslyn's future. |
The 2007 Lectures:
April 25: The Fine Art of Cuisine
@ The Art Institute of Washington, 1820 N. Fort Myer Drive
The Art Institute of Washington’s faculty tempts tastebuds with demonstrations of culinary techniques that train students to go from the classroom to world-class kitchens.
May 23: 60 Years of High Flight
@ Boeing Conference Center, 1200 Wilson Boulevard
With the dedication of the new Air Force Memorial in Arlington, the Air Force Association and The Boeing Company honor the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force.
June 12: The Making of The Politico
@ Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent Street
Washington’s political heart beats a little faster with the debut of Allbritton Communications’ new multimedia venture. Hear top political editors describe The Making of The Politico.