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Next up for the Building Museum – Icebergs!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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via the National Building Museum

From a press release:

“The National Building Museum will create a new, one-of-a-kind destination this summer when it unveils ICEBERGS, designed by James Corner Field Operations. Representing a beautiful, underwater world of glacial ice fields spanning the Museum’s enormous Great Hall, the immersive installation will emphasize current themes of landscape representation, geometry, and construction. ICEBERGS will be open to the public July 2–September 5, 2016, part of the Museum’s imaginative Summer Block Party series.

ICEBERGS will feature installation elements in a variety of sizes and built of re-usable construction materials such as scaffolding and polycarbonate paneling, a material commonly used in building greenhouses. A “water line” suspended 20 feet high will bisect the vertical space, allowing panoramic views from high above the ocean surface and down below among the towering bergs. The tallest “bergy bit,” at 56 feet, will reach above the waterline to the third story balcony of the Museum. ICEBERGS will occupy a total area of 12,540 square feet. (more…)

You May Soon Take a Taste and Buy A Bottle of Booze/Beer at a Farmer’s Market

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood

From a press release:

“A new alcohol law goes into effect today providing new business opportunities for District farmer’s markets and alcohol manufacturers.

“This legislation gives a growing sector of the District’s economy a leg up connecting them with consumers right here in the District,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “Together, we will continue to find innovative ways to expand economic opportunities for our small businesses and create more pathways to the middle class for District residents.”

As part of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Act of 2015, a District farmers’ market could apply for a new license to allow District breweries, distilleries and wineries to serve as market vendors. Under a farmers’ market license, a District alcohol manufacturer could provide tastings of its products at no cost and sell sealed bottles of its alcohol for off-premises consumption. In order to apply for the license, a farmer’s market would need to meet a host of qualifications and submit an application to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). (more…)

“Q-Tip joins the Kennedy Center as its first-ever Artistic Director for Hip Hop Culture”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by flickr user CN

Represent, represent!!

From a press release:

“The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today the launch of its inaugural Hip Hop Culture series in the 2016–2017 season. This new programmatic platform recognizes Hip Hop’s contributions to global culture and its role in promoting values such as courage, freedom, justice, and service—principles that are part of the Center’s John F. Kennedy Centennial Celebration. A national and international phenomenon, Hip Hop culture authentically promotes these values through five core elements—deejaying, emceeing, breakdancing, graffiti writing, and knowledge of self—carrying with them the power to build and transform communities through art and action. With this new offering, the Center also aims to increase opportunities for community involvement and participation within its programs. (more…)

Wildlife Projections at the State Department Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

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courtesy @StateDeptOES

From a press release:

“The event [Wildlife Spotlight @State] will conclude with – a first for the State Department – projected images of wildlife, including many threatened species, on the Harry S. Truman building’s C Street façade. The visual event is in partnership with Discovery Communications, Vulcan Productions, and the documentary film Racing Extinction. The goal is to raise awareness of, and spur action on the global threat of wildlife trafficking. Members of the public are able to view the projection show starting at 6:20 p.m. at 22nd Street [between C Street and Constitution] in front of the State Department.”

DCPL: “Take a tour of our latest DIY space where you can digitize your home movies, scan photographs” and more

By Prince Of Petworth

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901 G Street, NW

From DCPL:

“Memory Lab Launch
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
901 G St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

The Memory Lab officially launches today! Take a tour of our latest DIY space where you can digitize your home movies, scan photographs and slides, and learn how to care for your physical and digital family heirlooms.

Tours will last 20 minutes and will begin at the following times: (more…)

“Books from Birth, a free book each month from birth until five.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

This is pretty great – from DC Public Library:

“Even at an early age, reading to young children is the best thing you can do to put them on a path to success. Your kids pick up new words, have fun while they learn, and develop skills they will need later in school.

DC Public Library wants to make reading with your child fun and easy. That’s why the Library is launching Books from Birth, a program that mails all enrolled kids in D.C. a free book each month from birth until they turn five.

Parents. You must register for this program in order to receive free books for your child. REGISTER HERE.

Registration is now open to parents and caregivers. Books from Birth will officially launch in early February with an announcement from Mayor Bowser and the DC Council. More details on the program will be released at that time.

For more details about the Books From Birth program, please see our Frequently Asked Questions. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us.“

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