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Sunday: “Ambar Shaw Will Host A Book Signing Cocktail Reception for Travis Mitchell’s New Release, DC Cocktails”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“On Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ambar Shaw, located at 1547 7th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. will host a book signing cocktail party for author Travis Mitchell. The ticket to attend the event includes two Ambar cocktails which are featured in his new book, DC Cocktails, as well as a copy of the book. Guests will meet author Travis Mitchell at the reception and can have him personalize their book. Tickets are $36 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and can be purchased here.

Travis Mitchell is a DC-based food and drink writer, (more…)

“a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design found in the pages of children’s books”

By Prince Of Petworth


“In the “Building Readers” gallery, visitors explore the intersections between the alphabets and simple shapes that form the basis of storytelling and design. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy Plus & Greater Than / National Building Museum”

From the National Building Museum:

“The National Building Museum announced the opening date for its landmark new, multigenerational exhibition Building Stories.

Opening Sunday, January 21, 2024, Building Stories is a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design found in the pages of children’s books. Occupying 4,000 square feet of prominent exhibition space on the Museum’s ground floor, Building Stories is the most ambitious exhibition ever undertaken by the Museum and will be on display for ten years. (more…)

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