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“Denyce Graves Foundation Debuts at The Stage at Union Station”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by pixelmestudio

From an email:

“Founded by world-renowned opera star Denyce Graves, DGF celebrates trailblazing musicians, music educators, and composers of color through community engagement programs, concerts and presentations, creation of new works of art, establishment of young artist development training and more, as well as via social and traditional media. A select group of DGF’s rising stars will perform a special 2-hour set at The Stage at Union Station from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursday, April 11. (more…)

“To Celebrate Lunar New Year, Union Station Hosts Traditional Lion Dance Performance” this afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

From an email:

“In celebration of Lunar New Year, Union Station will host a mesmerizing performance by the esteemed Chua Martial Arts Lion Dance Troupe. The captivating Lion Dance, deeply rooted in Chinese culture and tradition, will take place in the iconic Main Hall, promising a spirited and celebratory performance for all attendees. (more…)

“Union Station Sees Nearly 60% Jump in Food & Beverage Sales” – Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream coming “Spring 2024”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Food and beverage sales at Union Station increased by 59% in 2023, Rexmark announced today. The news comes amid an upswing in new tenants.

Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream is targeting a Spring 2024 opening at Union Station, joining a growing list of new and returning food and beverage tenants, including Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Cinnabon, The Halal Guys, Wellfound Foods, Laduree, Wendy’s, Jamba Juice, Shake Shack, and Chopt. Raising Cane’s grand opening was on Tuesday, January 9th. (more…)

Raising Cane’s opens 9am tomorrow (Tuesday), Have a look inside!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo credit: Raising Cane’s

I stopped by Raising Cane’s earlier this afternoon for a sneak peek and an early taste. I can now confirm the hype is for real. The Texas Toast was particularly delicious. And the staff were super friendly, kind and courteous.

And this just in for tomorrow’s grand opening festivities [some of]: “the Washington Capitals hockey team will do an autograph signing during the event.”

Raising Cane’s is located on the first floor towards the back not far from the Uniqlo and McDs: (more…)

OFFICIAL WORD: “This is a historic moment for Raising Cane’s and we’re honored…”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Raising Cane’s:

“It’ll be ONE LOVE® for the history books when Raising Cane’s opens its first Washington, D.C. location in the famed Union Station on Tuesday, January 9. 


Located in Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, the new Raising Cane’s will offer its craveable Chicken Finger meals, freshly squeezed lemonade, buttery Texas toast, and signature Cane’s sauce (more…)

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