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Marvin Gaye Dance Party at the National Postal Museum

The U.S. Postal Service just released a new stamp honoring Marvin Gaye — D.C. native son and international music superstar — and we’re having a party!

On Saturday, April 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. the National Postal Museum will host a Marvin Gaye Dance Party.

Dance to Marvin’s tunes and more with D.C.’s own DJ RBI. Bring your own tote bag or T-shirt to be screen printed with inspirational text or print the text on paper with artists from Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center.

Break out your moves and join Smooth & EZ Hand Dance Institute, who will take you on a journey across the past and future of D.C. Hand Dancing.

The U.S. Postal Service will salute the “Prince of Soul”, Marvin Gaye, with a dedication of the Forever stamp honoring the legendary singer. The dedication will begin at 3 p.m. at the museum with remarks by representatives of the National Postal Museum and the U. S. Postal Service.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 17

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 2217 Flagler Place NW

  • This impressively maintained 3 level end-unit Victorian row home has a total of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a complete lower level in-law suite with its own kitchen, laundry and outside entrance. The home boasts a plethora of aesthetically pleasing features including exposed brick, light hardwood floors, high ceilings and marble tile in the upstairs bathroom with his and hers vanities. Other highlights include rear off-street parking and deck, a separate dining room, bay windows and built-ins, all in this conveniently located Bloomingdale home.

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Shaw Main Streets Hosts EAT.DRINK.SHAW at The Howard Theatre

Shaw Main Streets will host its annual soiree to celebrate the neighborhood as a top dinning destination on Wednesday April 24, from 7-9 p.m.

EAT.DRINK.SHAW. highlights the neighborhood’s status as a nationally-recognized dining and drinking destination and is a fundraiser for initiatives that enhance and promote commerce within the Shaw neighborhood.

Formerly known as “A Taste of Shaw,” EAT.DRINK.SHAW. is hosted by dozens of the area’s top bars and restaurants who all come together for a one-night culinary extravaganza.

EAT.DRINK.SHAW. gives guests the opportunity to experience the best that the neighborhood has to offer in one night for one low price along with live music, raffles and swag bags.

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GMU’s Schar School of Policy and Government No. 2 for Security Studies Programs

The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University has been named No. 2 in the country in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report for its security studies programs.

If you dream of a career in international security, homeland security, emergency management or other fields that tackle “wicked problems” around the world, the Schar School has top-rated master’s degrees, graduate certificate programs and PhD programs to help you achieve your goals.

The Arlington, Virginia-based Schar School, convenient to the decision-and policy-makers of Washington, D.C., boasts a faculty that includes program former Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency director Michael V. Hayden, former ambassador Richard Kauzlarich and inaugural Carnegie Fellow and terrorism expert Louise Shelley.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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The open houses are piling up with 250+ scheduled across the District this weekend. To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 1391 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #310 — $369,900 — Potomac Avenue
    Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    1 bedroom at Jenkins Row “offers an open kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and ample granite countertops.”
  • 259 56th Street NE — $349,000 — Grant Park
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — District Residential
    2 BR/1.5 BA end-unit renovated in 2019.
  • 820 Kennedy Street NW #3 — $640,000 — Brightwood Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Pfashema Faber & Katherine Krevor
    One of six new units on Kennedy, both this 2 BR as well as the 1 BR at unit #1 will be open this weekend.
  • 1521 Constitution Avenue NE — $699,000 — Kingman Park
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — James Thomley
    “Stately 1909 Federal style DC row house just blocks from the hip H Street Corridor, a casual walk to Eastern Market and a short walk to the Metro.”
  • 555 Massachusetts Avenue NW #1311 — $499,999 — Mount Vernon Square
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Robert Sabanosh
    1 BR unit at 555 Mass. features hardwood floors and large windows as well as a plethora of community amenities including a gym and rooftop deck.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 10

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 820 Kennedy Street NW #6

  • Welcome to this brand-new unit in the COMING SOON boutique condominium building in Brightwood Park that boasts a bright and airy open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows, 12′ ceilings and wide-plank white oak hardwood floors. This condo’s layout has 2 bedrooms + a den, 3 full bathrooms and an amazing rooftop deck accessible from inside the home. Some features inside the unit include a chef’s kitchen with Bertazzoni appliances, quartz counters, chrome fixtures, custom metal railings and bluetooth intercoms, making this a home for the modern age with everything you could want in a new construction.

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Celebrate Palm Sunday, Holy Week with Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ at National Cathedral

The Neo-Gothic splendor of the massive and celebrated Washington National Cathedral is the ideal setting for the commencement of Holy Week.

A simple visit for a tour or mass lifts the spirit and prepares the soul for the thoughtful celebration to come. And on Sunday, April 14 at 4 p.m., the experience becomes even more unforgettable and meaningful: A Palm Sunday performance of Mozart’s “Requiem.”

Mozart’s last and most poignant, heart-wrenching work is the capstone to a Palm Sunday matinee concert. The performance begins with seasonally appropriate, brooding arias and cantatas by J.S. Bach and others.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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With sunny & 60 degree weather, you’ve got the perfect weekend to check out 1 (or all) of our suggested D.C. open houses. If none of the below intrigue you, don’t worry, there’s 200+ others to check out! To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 1336 Van Buren Street NW — $949,900 — Brightwood
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kim Rice
    Beautifully renovated 5 BR/4.5 BA detached single family home with an open floor plan boasts 3k+ square feet across 4 levels as well as a massive backyard for playing, grilling and entertaining.
  • 810 North Carolina Avenue SE — $1,550,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Michael Alderfer
    “This beautifully renovated home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, exposed brick, gorgeous fixtures, built-in bookcases, fireplace and hardwood floors.”
  • 1201 Q Street NW #1 — $449,900 — Logan Circle
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Eugene Sung
    This 2 BR basement level is “like buying new construction” due to an entire building renovation because of a fire in 2017.
  • 1322 Trinidad Avenue NE — $699,999 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Kevin Wood
    3 BR interior row home with gleaming hardwood floors and a fully finished lower level with a legal one-bedroom unit with a certificate of occupancy.
  • 1101 3rd Street SW #611 — $335,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Cody McBeth
    “This updated one bedroom/one bath offers an open floor plan with oversized windows and tons of natural light.”

Buy a Home This Spring! Get Prepared & Learn the Process from Local Industry Experts This Saturday, April 6th

Let us simplify the home buying process for you at this free, fun & informative session.

Learn from local lenders, real estate agents & hear the experiences of a recent first time home buyer.

The workshop is centrally located at GreenLine Real Estate’s office at 2216 14th Street, NW — Between W Street & Florida Avenue. Space is limited so please register to reserve your seat. Brunch will be provided.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 3

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 5821 3rd Place NW

This 4 BR/3.5 BA semi-detached brick row home in Manor Park “is flooded with natural light, has original hardwood floors, loads of storage space, a stainless kitchen that’s great for cooking and baking, a fully-finished, bright basement with kitchenette, a detached garage, large patio and yard space.”

Other features include a separate 1-car garage and a fully-finished basement with a wet bar and rear basement access.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BR/4.5 BA Colonial in Georgetown listed for nearly $5M and features over 4,000 square feet across 3 levels, including a pool, terrace and a luxurious master bedroom and bathroom suite.
  • Your REO/Bank-owned Property of the Week is a large 4 BR detached in Langdon with a lot of potential, but it also needs a lot of work.
  • “Petworth’s hidden treasure is finally released and you are invited to take a glimpse and look no more. The possibilities are endless with this gem!”
  • The Cheapest Home of the Week is a studio unit at the Westchester for only $189k.
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