Update: “That’s in honor of a feral cat who used to live around the block. Died a few Months ago.”
Love stumbling on stuff like this: (more…)
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art
photo by Victoria Pickering
From a press release:
“This week, Mayor Muriel Bowser presents Art All Night, the District’s annual overnight arts festival, that will be held on Friday, September 23, and Saturday, September 24, with an impressive lineup of visual and performing arts exhibits, workshops, and performances. The city-wide event will include activations within 22 Main Streets, 4 BIDs, DC Public Libraries, and several local establishments across all 8 wards. (more…)
Thanks to bforte22 for sharing: “Some new street pole art in SE”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
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1818 H Street, NW photo credit: #RelistWolves campaign
From an email:
“This visual campaign is a part of The #RelistWolves Campaign, an initiative to highlight the plight of the gray wolf in America and to support the relisting of wolves to the endangered species list.
Some background on the wolf issue: (more…)
the notorious Dave Thomas Circle, the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE
From a press release:
“The NoMa BID and NPR have partnered with D.C. Walls to transform a former Wendy’s restaurant into a 360-degree piece of art. The building, located at D.C.’s infamous intersection, known locally as “Dave Thomas Circle,” has been selected as a painting site for this year’s edition of the D.C. Walls Festival. D.C. Walls Founder, Director, and curator Kelly Towles targeted the iconic space as an opportunity for this year’s festival, working in partnership with the NoMa BID. This mural will remain on view until the building is razed, which is expected in the first quarter of 2023 as part of the city’s plans for improving the intersection. (more…)
photos courtesy National Gallery of Art
From the National Gallery of Art:
“National Gallery Nights returns this fall, bringing lively, multisensory, themed programs to the East Building after hours on the second Thursday of September, October, and November.
The program runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and offers the myriad experiences that define National Gallery Nights, including live performances, artmaking, music, and pop-up talks. As with all National Gallery programs, the event is free; light fare and drinks are available for purchase. (more…)
Thanks to Keely for sending:
“A friend coming back from Safeway spotted this masterpiece. The note seems to read (in my poor translation): (more…)
The gallery will be opening in the former Via Gypset space above the coming “Thai and Time Again” restaurant: (more…)
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Marion and Q Street, NW
We posted on our Instagram in late May but keep forgetting to post the great new Marilyn Monroe mural in Shaw here. Thanks to Allie Erenbaum and Dr. Khaldoun AbouAssi for sharing their great photos: (more…)
Thanks to Sara for passing on from @myblagdennaylor:
“Today (Sunday) from 3-6pm in Blagden Alley! Please spread the word.
Come on out. Bring the kids. Inspire civic engagement. Unleash your inner artist. Express your support for reproductive rights!
We have the chalk, bubbles, snacks, and drinks.
All welcome-residents and businesses from near and far.”