Last week, we looked at one of the militia companies that were formed in D.C. after the election of Abraham Lincoln made Washington’s location precarious. Today, we look at another of the companies, this one composed mainly of Navy Yard employees. On January 9, 1861, a meeting was held at the East Washington Library Association, […]
It’s Sunday, and many of you are busy updating your calendars with the week’s events –and maybe holding your breath with cautious optimism because maybe, juuuust maybe, this is the Washington Football Team’s year. Make sure you write down not just one but TWO fun events, which will let you get your hair down and […]
The 12th night has passed and Christmas is officially over. It’s time to take down that Christmas tree before it turns into a fire hazard. (Speaking of which, take this as a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detectors!) The easiest way to dispose of your Christmas tree is to put it in […]
Kay Wigs, the tiny but mighty basement wig store at 325 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, is closing its doors on January 31 after 14 years on Capitol Hill and 41 years of business– originally, the store was on F Street NW. Kay, the eponymous owner and styler of wigs, is still looking for a new place. […]
Friday, January 8 Touchstone Gallery — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join Touchstone Gallery for the opening of Before They Are Gone by Leslie Johnston. The mixed media installation features over 2,500 ceramic pieces representing the average number of elephants killed in Africa monthly. For more details, click here. Touchstone Gallery is located at 901 […]