From an email:
“Together with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) SoberRide initiative, AT&T is proud to provide free taxi rides (up to $30) to anyone over 21 in the greater Washington, DC area this Saturday, March 17 from 10pm until 6am on Sunday.
AT&T customers can call #TAXI to get a safe, free ride home, while others can dial 800-200-TAXI.”
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From an email:
I’m a local resident and organizer of 2010’s World Cup fan festival and snowball fights in Dupont Circle Park, and I would like to let you know about another event that I am organizing for next month: Dance in the Circle (DITC).
The six-hour dance festival, scheduled for April 21st, will be the first of its kind in Dupont Circle Park, featuring a dance floor, speaker system, lights, DJ booth, and 10 local-area dance companies doing performance and instruction in a variety of styles, all free & open to the public.
Press release after the jump. (more…)
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From a press release:
Parade Chairman Ginny Kelly has announced that Cathal Armstrong has been chosen Grand Marshal of the Washington, D.C. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s parade, the 41st, will step-off at noon, Sunday, March 11, 2012 on Constitution Avenue, N.W. from Seventh to Seventeenth Streets.
Cathal Armstrong, a native of Dublin, emigrated to the U.S. in 1992 and has since distinguished himself as a chef and an entrepreneur. With his wife, Meshelle, he has established a highly regarded family of restaurants including Restaurant Eve, The Majestic, PX, Eamonn’s A Dublin Chipper, Virtue Feed & Grain and most recently Society Fair.
To purchase grandstand tickets or for more information, visit our website at dcstpatsparade.com.
I’m gonna be honest – I didn’t even realize we had a St. Patrick’s parade. Anyone ever go? And while we’re on the topic – anyone have a favorite bar to go to on St. Patrick’s Day?
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From Chinese Parade DC:
On January 29, 2012, the Chinese community of the greater Washington metropolitan area is going to celebrate the “Chinese Lunar New Year 4710” in Washington, DC Chinatown.
The Chinese consolidated Benevolent Association, an umbrella organization representing thirty Chinese-American organizations throughout the Greater Washington area will host the event. Over 40,000 are expected in attendance. The parade will also be televised to 40 million nationwide*.
DATE
January 29, 2012START TIME
2:00 p.m.ROUTE START
6th & I st. NWROUTE END
6th & H st. NW
From the Downtown BID:
Here is a schedule of special events in the DowntownDC BID area:
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival
Chinatown Community Cultural Center
616 H Street, NWPrograms and activities will include: live music and dance performances, traditional Chinese calligraphy, children’s crafts, face painting, tai chi and kung fu demonstrations, lion dancing, poetry readings, film screenings, art and photo exhibits, raffle prizes, New Year souvenirs, free giveaways, and much more. Special guest performances by: Wong People and students of Yu Ying Public Charter School.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chinese New Year Parade and Festival
H Street, NW, between 6th and 8th StreetsEach year a parade is held in Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The event features the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations and live musical entertainment with a giant firecracker set off at 3:45 pm
From a press release:
Artomatic returns to Crystal City in 2012 for its signature free arts event, to be held in the biggest Artomatic building ever, from May 18 – June 24. At its last event in 2009, Artomatic attracted more than 76,000 visitors to see work by more than 2,500 artists and performers. The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to announce that Artomatic will take over the Transwestern Presidential Tower, entrance at 2511 S. Clark St. in Crystal City, VA, with a special opening night celebration on May 18.
Artomatic is well-known for transforming empty spaces into vibrant arts communities that celebrate creativity and create a unique and exciting event for tens of thousands of visitors – all free to visit. Anyone can show art at Artomatic – there is no criteria to participate, and art is selected on a first-come, first serve basis – so it’s a great way to discover new art.
Every night of the event, thousands of people visit Artomatic to discover new art, grab a drink, listen to music, go on dates, and mingle with the creative community. Artomatic features dozens of daytime art workshops for kids. (Please know that some art displayed at Artomatic may be inappropriate for children). No matter what kind of creative events you like, you’ll find something to like at Artomatic.
“Crystal City is the perfect partner to take Artomatic to the next level in 2012. With the largest exhibit space we’ve ever had, we’re excited to host the biggest event in Artomatic’s history,” said George Koch, an original founder of Artomatic. “No matter what kind of creative events you like, you’ll find something you like at Artomatic. Come explore new art, listen to music, enjoy a film, or visit our fashion show!”
For the latest information about the event, how to participate, and when to visit, subscribe to Artomatic by email or Facebook, and check the Artomatic website for updates.
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Enjoy the long weekend! We’ll be back to a regular posting schedule Tuesday. Hope everyone has a safe and fun celebration.
Photo by PoPville flickr user mosley.brian
Photo by PoPville flickr user lwassum
Wishing everyone in PoPville a very happy holidays!
Safe travels to those who are on the road and for those taking time off have an awesome vacation!
For those celebrating Festivus, I’ve got a lot of problems with you people!!!
And thanks to lwassum for sharing these great photos from the house at 4th and Varnum St, NW – amazing!
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Make that awesome Gingerbread “Marshmell-agio’!!
This was our entrant into the Gingertown event a couple of weeks back, where architects & designers create gingerbread creations based on a theme – this year was Vegas – with all proceeds going to these charities:
Children’s National Medical Center
Children’s Craniofacial Association
Hospital Hospitality House
Martha’s Table
My Sister’s Place
Ronald McDonald House
Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital
So Others Might Eat
The Cumberland at Green Hills
The Washington Home
The Wendt Center for
Loss & Healing
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Very cool!
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Earlier today a reader shared his great gingerbread house and asked – Wonder if any of your readers have something more exquisite than this?
This one is a pretty good contender:
“This unbelievable elaborate gingerbread house was designed for residents of Sunrise Senior Living’s The Jefferson in Arlington. Each year, the Jefferson creates these amazing DC themed gingerbread feasts.”
Dear PoP,
My partner and I made this on Saturday. Wonder if any of your readers have something more exquisite than this???? :-)
Holy cow this is a randomly awesome gingerbread house! Can anyone top this one?