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HISTORY	History Hour: Barbara VornDick speaks on "Eliza Monroe Hay, Eldest Daughter of President Monroe"	09 Dec	5:00 PM	LEARN MORECLOSE
Event Overview: History Hour: Barbara VornDick speaks on Eliza Monroe Hay, Eldest Daughter of President Monroe Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 5:00-6:00 pm Virtual program, via Zoom (RSVP to receive the link for the Zoom meeting) FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Event sponsored by the History Committee of the Arts Club of Washington. The Arts Club of Washington, the former home of President James Monroe, is delighted to host this virtual event featuring Barbara VornDick -- author of Eliza’s True Story, The First Biography of President Monroe’s Eldest Daughter, and spearhead of the Bringing Eliza Home Project. Barbara will discuss her exhaustive work to investigate and bring to light the truth about Eliza Monroe Hay, culminating in the recent exhumation and reinterment of Eliza’s remains from Paris, France, to Richmond, Virginia. View details TICKETS: RSVP - Free: $ 0 RSVP View details


CINEMA	Noir Movie Night: "The File on Thelma Jordan"	10 Dec	6:00 PM	LEARN MORECLOSE
Event Overview: NOIR MOVIE NIGHT "The File on Thelma Jordan" Watch the Trailer Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Barbara Stanwyck plays Thelma Jordan, a woman who seduces the married assistant district attorney and pulls him into a web of deceit and murder. One reviewer wrote, "It is a well-crafted movie with all the elements of a good film noir. It has crime, sex, deception, corruption, and great cinematography throughout; what a perfect noir!" 6 p.m. - Light Buffet and Drinks 7 p.m. - Movie with popcorn, Cracker Jacks, and Milk Duds Open to the Public $35 members - $40 non-members (reservations limited to 32 people) Dress Code: Casual View details TICKETS: Member $35 - RSVP: $ 0 Non-Member $40 - buy now: $ 40 RSVP View details


MUSIC	Classical Arts Society of Washington: Gift of the Magi	11 Dec	6:30 PM	LEARN MORECLOSE
Event Overview: Classical Arts Society of Washington presents Gift of the Magi Artists of all disciplines hope to find that elusive spark of inspiration, the Muse, sharing something with their audience they can never fully comprehend, yet palpably changing the lives of others forever. Discover how many classical composers found meaning in their own lives, and the significance with which they pursued their craft. Program to include works for piano and viola Christopher Schmitt, piano Erika Gray, viola OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Members $60 (use RSVP button for discount) Non-Members $65 BUY TICKETS! 6:30 pm - Reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres 7:00 pm - Concert start 9:30 pm - Event ends PLEASE NOTE The price of your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks from the open wine and beer bar. Classical Arts Society of Washington:https://classicalartssociety.org/ View details TICKETS: ACW Member $60 - RSVP: $ 0 RSVP View details