On June 17, 1864, a huge explosion ripped through the D.C. Arsenal, killing 21 young women who were putting together rifle cartridges. In spite of the carnage of the Civil War raging around them, this tragedy touched many, and within a year, there was a memorial to them installed over their tomb in Congressional Cemetery. […]
The long-awaited release of the final design for the improvements to the Eastern Market Metro Plaza is here. Come by the Hill Center on Saturday, June 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Monday, June 23 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. to learn more. New to this project? Here’s an overview: Back in 2009, plans were presented by a design team led by […]
Due to technical difficulties we couldn’t post To Do yesterday. We are so sorry if you missed the Koch brothers talk… Thursday at the Hill Center Roll Call and Hooks Books host author Dan Schulman for a book-signing event. Complimentary copies of the book, Sons of Wichita: How the Koch Brothers became America’s Most Powerful and Private Dynasty, will be distributed […]
Thursday, June 19 Monroe Street Market – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Third Thursdays in Brookland, one may visit over 29 open studios in the Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market. Two of the spaces, the Washington Drawing Center and The Wild Hand Workspace will host opening receptions (see details below). Enjoy food and […]
Sweetgreen’s newest location, in the first floor of the new 12Twelve building at 4th and N Streets, SE, is officially opening today! Bonus: for their soft opening today, pay what you want for your salad and all proceeds go to FreshFarm Markets.