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Bulletin Board by Kathleen Donner
Dreaming Out Loud Fall Festival Dreaming Out Loud (DOL) creates economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized communities through building a healthy, equitable food system. The fth installment of its Fall Annual Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 301 49th St. NE, behind Kelly Miller Middle School. This year’s festival celebrates the end of the farm season and complements DOL’s programs. Featuring a mix of entertainment and networking opportunities, the festival gives attendees knowledge about the source of their food and an opportunity to interact with farmers and vendors while enjoying mouth-watering delicacies. www.dreamingoutloud.org
(DDOT) has announced the release of the DC Circulator Transit Development Plan 2020 Update Final Recommendations. Proposed changes include the preferred alternative for a new service route for Ward 7 that will connect Deanwood Metro station to Union Station. The recommended Ward 7 route will serve destinations in Deanwood, Benning Road, Stadium-Armory and Union Station Metrorail stations. DDOT will host a virtual public meeting on the evening of Sept. 14 for feedback on the nal recommendations. The public comment period will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. For additional information, project virtual o ce hours and meeting dates, visit www.dccirculator.com/2022-service-changes.
NSO in Your (East of the River) Neighborhood
The National Symphony Orchestra’s In Your Neighborhood program uses the power of music to unite, empower and celebrate DC communities. Concerts listed below are free to the public with rst-come, rst-served seating. Here’s the schedule. On Friday, Sept. 16, at 5:00 p.m., Busboys & Poets, 2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE.; and 6:30 p.m., Oxon Hill Park, 1200 Mississippi Ave. SE. On Saturday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m., Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 20 MacDill Blvd. SE; and 4:00 p.m., Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. On Monday, Sept. 19, noon, Wells Fargo, 1545 Alabama Ave. SE; 4:00 p.m., Levine Music@THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE; and 5:00 p.m., Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:00 a.m., ParklandsTurner Neighborhood Library, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE; noon, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE; and 6:00 p.m., Martha’s Table at The Commons, 2375 Elvans Rd. SE. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 10:00 a.m., Phillips at THEARC, 1801 Mississippi Ave. SE; noon, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2409 Ainger Pl. SE; 4:30 p.m., Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center, 3200 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE.; and 7:00 p.m. (full orchestra), Fort Stanton Recreation Center, Avalon Playground, 1812 Erie St. SE. On Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. (full orchestra), Entertainment and Sports Arena, 2427 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. www.kennedy-center.org./nso
Update to DC Circulator Plan Includes New Ward 7 Route Anacostia Community Museum’s “Portraits by the People”
In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, the museum has asked DC residents to submit images of themselves and their communities. Through Sept. 15, “Portraits by the People” will collect images from across the greater Washington area to capture a visual representation of the diverse neighborhoods and people that drive the city. Select portrait submissions will be shown on the museum’s social media sites and as building projections during the 55th anniversary celebration on Sept. 15, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. www.anacostia.si.edu/portraits
Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is on the lookout for people who are interested in serving as board members, starting in 2023. They seek individuals with a passion for their mission and, ideally, fundraising, nance and accounting and human resources skills. The Friends value diverse per-
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spectives and backgrounds and encourage all to apply. To learn more, reach out to FoKAG executive director Tina O’Connell at tina@fokag.org or (202) 494-0456.
Valley Plac Arts Collaborative Launched
ARCH Development DC has announced the formation of Valley Place Arts Collaborative, a producing and presenting project in support of Ward 7 and Ward 8 artists and creative projects. The collaborative’s mission is to promote arts, culture and the creative economy in Wards 7 and 8. This includes support of local art galleries and artists, promotion of creative arts and cultural organizations and individuals and technical assistance to arts and the creative economy. It will focus on presenting East of the River artists including actors, playwrights, musicians and more, as well as bringing programming to arts east of the river. www.archdevelopmentdc.org/valleyplace
Work by Adjoa J. Burrowes.
Four women drawn together by abstraction merge decades of creating in parallel universes into a uni ed vision. “Women of an Undetermined Age” synthesizes the improvisation, spirit, spontaneity, rhythm and experience of being black in two and three dimensions. Featured artists are Aziza Claudia Gibson Hunter, Gail Shaw-Clemons, Adjoa J. Burrowes and Sheila Crider. “Women of an Undetermined Age” is at Hon eur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE., through Sept. 24. The artist talk is Saturday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. The gallery is open Thursday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. www.hon eurgallerydc.com
Ribbon Cut on 179 New Affordable Homes in Ward 7
On July 28, Mayor Bowser and the O ce of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development cut the ribbon on two 100% a ordable housing communities, Providence Place and The Strand Residences. The properties deliver 179 a ordable units in Ward 7, including 63 replacement units, through the New Communities Initiative. Providence Place is a 93-unit community with a mix of family-sized apartments located at 594 50th St. NE and was built on land owned by the Progressive National Baptist Convention. The Strand Residences, 5129
Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE, next to the historic
Strand Theater, includes 86 one- and two-bedroom affordable apartments. Both properties include units prioritized for residents from Lincoln Heights and Richardson Dwellings. 35 units at Providence Place and 28 at The Strand Residences are reserved for households at less than 30% of median family income (MFI), or approximately $42,690 for a family of four. The remaining units at both properties, 116 units total, are available to households earning up to 60% MFI, or approximately $85,380 for a family of four.
Honfleur Gallery Presents Emergency Neon Exhibition
From Sept. 30 to Nov. 5, Hon eur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE, presents a solo exhibition by internationally acclaimed light sculptor Craig Kraft. A Smithsonian instructor for the past 24 years, Kraft used neon light to create monumental outdoor light sculptures but now turns his attention to social and political issues such as ignored and unaccounted-for missing children, climate change, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Trump in American politics and nding hope against all odds. The opening reception is Friday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. www. hon eurgallerydc.com
Neon Inkjet print, 2022. 8.5” x 20.5” x 4.5”. Photo: Relisha Rudd Awareness Rally, Washington DC
Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic Opens in Ward 8
With the District’s third monkeypox vaccination clinic opening in Ward 8, DC Health is encouraging residents to continue registering for a vaccination appointment. Upon booking an appointment, residents may choose which vaccination site they want to visit. Monkeypox vaccinations are con dential, and District residents can
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, seen from road. Photo: Bob Creamer Photography
Harriet Tubman: What Happens at the Intersection of Legacy and Landscape?
How can the preservation of landscapes strengthen our understanding of our shared history? The story of Harriet Tubman’s journey from an enslaved person to a leader of emancipation to a giant of American history exempli es the power of individuals to a ect the cultural narrative. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (doors at 6:00 p.m.), the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, celebrates the 200th anniversary of Tubman’s birth and explores how the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Church Creek, Maryland, and the newly opened Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, are protecting and sharing her legacy. Speakers include Ahna Wilson, superintendent of the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in New York, Chris Elcock, associate principal at GWWO Architects, and Deanna Mitchell, superintendent of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Maryland. $15 admission; free for students. Public reception follows. www.nbm.org
pre-register for appointments by visiting www.preventmonkeypox.dc.gov.
Story District Celebrates 25 Years
Story District celebrates its silver anniversary on Oct. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., with a special performance at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW, featuring favorite storytellers from its 25-year legacy. Performers include Caitlin Reilly, Graham Campbell, JR Denison, Antwan Perry, Mike Kane, Alexandra Petri, Yasmin Elhady and Jenn Kamara. The celebration will continue after the performances in the theater lobby with cupcakes, games and beats by DJ Sugarpants. Tickets are $25 at www.storydistrict. org/tickets/birthdaybash.
Opera on the Field: “Carmen”
Washington National Opera celebrates the 17th year of its most popular community event with a free opera broadcast at Audi Field. Opera on the Field will present Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to arrive as early as 2 p.m., when gates open, to enjoy the familyfriendly atmosphere. The pre-show entertainment will include performances by local artists, photo opportunities, arts and crafts for children and chances to win prizes. For more information, visit www.kennedy-center.org/ wno/home/education/opera-on-the- eld.
National Arboretum Fall Festival & Bulb Sale
The second annual Arboretum Fall Festival & Bulb Sale is on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy bags of favorite and unusual ower bulbs, enjoy family-friendly activities and visit with local vendors. Enter the National Arboretum through the entrances at R Street (2400 R St. NE) or New York Avenue (3501 New York Ave. NE). www.fona.org
Jazz in Canal Park
Concerts are free on Wednesdays in September, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. Here’s the lineup: Sept. 7, Great Falls Jazz Group; Sept. 14, Tobago Bay Calypso; Sept. 21, DMV Percussion Academy Jazz Trio; Sept. 27, Heru Peacock. www.capitolriverfront.org/canal-park
Live at the Library (of Congress) Schedule
The new Thursday evening series, Live at the Library, features special events with actor Frances McDormand in conversation with radio and podcast producers the Kitchen Sisters, the inaugural reading of US Poet Laureate Ada Limon and more in September. On Thursday evenings, the Library of Congress Thomas Je erson Building and all exhibitions are open for extended hours from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Happy hour drinks and snacks are available for purchase in the Great Hall. Free timed passes are sometimes required for certain events. Find the latest event details at
Rendering: Stoiber & Associates
DCHFA Finances 130 Affordable Apartment Homes in Ward 8
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency has closed on the nancing of Terrace Manor, 130 new apartment homes in Ward 8’s Randle Heights neighborhood. The community will be 100% a ordable, with all units reserved for residents earning 60% or less of the area median income. All tenants will have access to resident services including the Skyland Workforce Center, midnight basketball at THEARC and shuttles to the Village of Parkland Splash Park owned by WC Smith. On-site amenities will include a community room, business center, tness center, 24hour front desk, free garage parking, bike storage and enhanced security measures.
Tour the Floating Residences of DC’s Waterfront
After a three-year hiatus, the Southwest Floating Boat-Home Tour resumes on Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. One of DC’s unique communities is now in its new home as part of Southwest’s Wharf development. Wharf Marina is home to the largest liveaboard community on the East Coast. Visitors can check out 20+ houseboats, house-barges, cruisers and sailboats that people call home. $27.99 (includes service fee); $5 neighborhood discount for Zip code 20024. Since their inception, these tours have raised about $40,000 for local charities. The tour always sells out quickly. www.dchouseboat.org
www.loc.gov/live. Live at the Library is part of a broader e ort to reimagine the visitor experience in new formats during extended evening hours on Thursday nights. www.loc.gov
Dinner Under the Stars at the Arboretum
Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) invites you to a Dinner Under the Stars on the arboretum’s meadow and a tented dinner in view of the Capitol columns on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spend a fall evening with colleagues, business leaders and government representatives. FONA supports and promotes the National Arboretum through education and recreation programs and events that ensure the arboretum’s research and gardens remain a resource for DC residents and tourists from around the world. Individual tickets are $350. To reserve a table or tickets, or for more information, contact Cathy@ fona.org or Calrich@fona.org.
Co-Working at DC Public Libraries
DC Public Library o ers workspaces, events and workshops, technology, business resources and other exible (and free) workday opportunities. Each library has a variety of tables and chairs and lounge areas with outlets for keeping your device charged. www. dclibrary.org
JBA Air & Space Expo
The Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, on Sept. 17 and 18, is a family-friendly way to support the military and watch the aerial maneuvers of skilled aviators. Aerial performers include the Thunderbirds, F-35 Demo Team, Heritage Flight (F-35/P-51), C-17 Demo, US Army Golden Knights, and USAFA Wings of Blue. There is no set time for each performer. Static displays will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Among other commemorations, this year’s Joint Base Andrews Air Show will celebrate the Air Force’s 75th birthday. Parking is at FedEx Field with free shuttle buses. www.jba.af.mil/Air-Space-Expo-2022
Air and Space Reopens
The rst phase of the reimagined National Air and Space Museum will open to the public on Friday, Oct. 14. The museum will reopen with eight new and renovated exhibitions, along with the planetarium, the museum store and a new Mars Cafe. Visitors must reserve free timed entry passes to visit. The passes will be available starting Sept. 14. www.airandspace.si.edu
Through Oct. 22, Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE, welcomes independent artists and those from sister studios around the country for “Outside Forces,” an annual exhibition of work by self-taught artists. This exhibition began in 2006 as a way for DCarea groups working with self-taught artists to exhibit together. The exhibition spans all three gallery spaces, featuring artists from across the nation alongside resident artists. It o ers a selection of a ordable work in a wide array of styles. A digital exhibition is available online. www.art-enables.org
Choral Group Ushers in Fall Season
Encore Creativity for Older Adults, America’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, welcomes new and returning singers to the fall session. Encore is a popular local choral group that sings an eclectic mix of music from di erent eras, and DC ROCKS takes singers back to favorite hits from the 50s through the 80s. Encore is accepting registra-
$10 Hamilton Tickets
There are 40 $10 seats o ered via Lucky Seat for all performances of “Hamilton” at the Kennedy Center. For complete details, visit www.luckyseat.com/shows/ hamilton-washington-2022Jul. There is also a traditional in-person rush, starting two hours prior to curtain time, for every performance except Sundays, when rush tickets will go on-sale at noon. $49 tickets will be available (maximum of two) until sold out. There is no guarantee of quantity or location. Service fees may apply. www.kennedycenter.org
