Need to pack some books for the beach? Support the neighborhood library and get an inexpensive page turner at the same time. The Friends of Southeast Library will be having their last booksale for the summer on Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The library is located right at Eastern Market Metro […]
As much as we all love Lincoln Park, there can be no doubt that its main statue is, at best, condescending, and at worst, downright racist. This is no new insight: public outcry about its subtext made the sculptor make some minor changes even before it was cast. Given this controversy, it is unsurprising that […]
There are many advantages to being in Washington after the tourists have left. But tomorrow is a great chance to make the most of it BEFORE they arrive. The night before each major NSO concert at the Capitol, the stars run though a complete dress rehearsal. So Friday is your chance to see longtime host […]
More than 12,000 people visited Eastern Market Saturday, according to volunteers working the event, partaking in activities from facepainting and hula hoop contests, to dancing, zydeco and listening to R&B – and of course, shopping. Lots of shopping. Shoppers were out in force both Saturday and Sunday, many using the celebratory bags distributed by Eastern Market Community […]