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“16th Annual Downtown Holiday Market to Open 11/20, Unveils Expanded, Socially Distant Retail Experience”

Published November 10, 2020 at 4:05PM

From a press release:

“WHAT: The 16th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, Washington D.C.’s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season Friday, November 20. As the tradition continues, the beloved outdoor market will support small businesses, local artisans and entrepreneurs from across the region. Shoppers can enjoy the enhanced open-air street market in the heart of the District through December 23.

Operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse Markets Management, this year’s market will move from its previous sidewalk location into the street, taking over two entire blocks of F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets NW. (more…)

Where to Buy Wreaths and Christmas Trees?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 9, 2020 at 4:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

do you know of anywhere to buy a Christmas tree?”

and

“Where can one find reasonably priced live wreaths in DC?”

Some early replies: (more…)

Where are you getting your Turkey this year? Thanksgiving to go?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 5, 2020 at 12:45PM

Photo by Kitsch & Classics

“Dear PoPville,

I’m trying to distract myself from the election by thinking about Thanksgiving. Where are people ordering their turkeys this year? I know Whole Foods has a nice ordering system but it would be nice to support local butchers.”

Another reader asks: “I’m anticipating celebrating Thanksgiving in DC apart from family this year. I doubt I’m the only one (darn COVID!). Any leads on take out and delivery options for a special Thanksgiving meal? (more…)

“Botanic Gardens Christmas Display?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 4, 2020 at 4:05PM

Thanks to Claire for sending: “I walked past the Botanic Gardens, which have been closed since March, and was surprised to find a team installing the traditional Christmas display of model buildings built from bark inside the east wing. I talked to an installer briefly, (more…)

#Scuttlebutt

I was moving on from Halloween but

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 2, 2020 at 12:00PM

Photo by Diane Krauthamer

it would be criminal not to share this masterpiece from Cleveland Park.

A Very Corona Halloween

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 1, 2020 at 8:45AM | Updated November 2, 2020 at 8:18AM

Thanks to Sheila for sending her great candy shute from Woodley Park:

“We had lots of trick-or-treaters at the dragon’s mouth but it had to be one at a time, so a chute turned out to be a terrific way to see and fully appreciate each costume because they weren’t all bunched up together at the door! A pandemic silver lining!”

And Michael sends some “pumpkins on pulleys – 15th and V edition”: (more…)

#coronaville

I Give You The Greatest Halloween Costume of 2020

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 31, 2020 at 2:30PM

Thanks to Victor for sending us his great costume of Dave Thomas Circle.

You can see the greatest costume from 2019 here.

Happy Halloween!! Don’t Forget To Set Your Clock Back Sunday at 2 a.m.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 30, 2020 at 5:15PM | Updated October 31, 2020 at 9:39AM

Photo by Phoebe C

From WMATA:

“During the weekend of October 31 through November 1, Metrorail will operate from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, serving 90 of 91 stations. Trains will run normal frequencies on the Green and Yellow lines, with service adjustments on the Blue, Orange, Silver and Red lines due to scheduled maintenance.

As a reminder, Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2 a.m. and clocks will roll back by one hour.” (more…)