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MADE IN DC Pop Up Shop this Weekend – Van Ness edition

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From a press release:

Van Ness Main Street will host their first MADE IN DC Pop Up Shop Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4340 Connecticut Avenue NW.  This indoor marketplace will feature a rotating list of over 20 local makers featuring art, jewelry and accessories, fiber, home decor and packaged food.  

The pop up is a collaboration with the University of the District of Columbia and the Van Ness Main Street. 

Van Ness is home to many artist and local makers. This is a pilot activation  highlights local makers and drives traffic to the neighborhood. “Van Ness Main Street is working to increase retail options for our many residents and students by supporting our local creative class right here in Van Ness.” explains Theresa Cameron, Executive Director of Van Ness Main Street.

Pop-Up Vendors include:

Saturday, December 10 

anne chandra art
BicycleTrash
Black Pearl Tarts
Gaylia Wagner Design
Harper Macaw
Lil’ Fishy
PInUp Preserves
Printed Wild
True Syrups and Garnishes
Yinibini Baby
Zeke’s Coffee

Sunday, December 11

Annie Grace Campbell
ART::WEAR by Cherie Lester
Beau Finley Photography
Black Pearl Tarts
Embitterment Bitters
Handmade Habitat
Happy Healthy Human
Harper Macaw
Leafyhead Lotions & Potions (and District Devil)
Palo Borracho
Teerritory
Zeke’s Coffee

On Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m., shoppers can visit with Santa and carol during a Holiday Community Sing-A-Long. Participate in a toy drive by bringing a new unwrapped toy for donation to the DC Toys for Tots.“

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