Quintessential Georgetowners: Rixey and Rixey
April 19, 2011Victoria and Douglas Rixey have contributed a lot to Georgetown over the past twenty-five years. Their award-winning firm, Rixey-Rixey Architects, has completed well over one hundred projects in historic Georgetown alone.
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One of their most impressive projects is the important Federal period house in Cox’s Row, at 3331 N Street in Georgetown, which was featured in The Georgetown Dish last month.
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3331 N Street, NW
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3331 N Street
The firm has been listed in Washingtonian’s Top Residential Architects for nearly two decades and has received many awards, including those from Southern Living Home and the AIA. Their work has been recognized in exhibits at the National Building Museum and in both national and regional publications.
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The firm provides full architectural, interior, and sustainable design services. The Rixeys are hands-on in all phases of the project, from design through completion. Their work reflects their commitment to detail. Rixey-Rixey Architects enjoys unparalleled success with historic reviews, garnering approvals from the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC-2E), the Historic Preservation Review Board, the Old Georgetown Board, and the Commission of Fine Arts.
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With offices in Georgetown for decades, as well as living here for nine years, both Rixeys have strong ties to the community. Victoria served on the Board of Directors of the Citizens Association of Georgetown for eight years, the last three (2004 to 2007) as its President. Douglas serves on the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Georgetown.
With that kind of passion and dedication, it is no wonder we are always happy to see their smiling faces around the village.
The Rixeys can be reached at:
Website: www.rixeyrixeyarchitects.com
Phone: 202-333-2626
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Budget shmudget...it's GRAMMYS on The Hill
April 14, 2011Sure, the President delivered an all-important budget speech Wednesday. But that didn’t stop movers and shakers on The Hill from moving and shaking to the sounds of great music, as Wednesday evening they joined talents such as Paul Williams, Don Henley and Stevie Wonder at the Liaison Capitol Hill in the cause of advocacy of music.
Now in its 10th year, Grammys on the Hill, honorees include
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Honorary Awards were handed out to Vice President Joe Biden and others
The event includes two days of music advocacy connecting top music makers with members of Congress in an effort to inform policy makers of the important role the recording arts play in the nation's culture and economy. The Recording Academy's annual advocacy event honors outstanding legislators who work to improve the environment for music makers and artists who use the power of music to improve lives.
The evening began with a reception that had everyone from the media to Hill staffers chatting it up amidst a flow of champagne, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Art Smith’s country restaurant, Art & Soul where Chef Art Smith, looking svelte, discussed his newest project in California—a healthy restaurant. A highlight was the homecoming of GW graduate,Neil Portnow, president of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc. (known as The Recording Academy).
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Stevie Wonder and Nick Owens
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thegrammys), Twitter (www.twitter.com/thegrammys), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/thegrammys).
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Tulipomania: A Cautionary Tale
April 6, 2011
During the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, prices for tulip bulbs reached extraordinarily high levels and then suddenly collapsed. At the peak of “Tulipomania”, in February 1637, some single tulip bulbs sold for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman.
Newly introduced from the Ottoman Empire, the flowers, especially the showy two-color varieties, rapidly became a status symbol. As the demand grew, the prices climbed, and people of all stations, even servants began to buy and sell tulips for profit. .
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At one point 12 acres of land were offered for a Semper Augustus bulb. A single bulb was selling for the equivalent of $50,000 in today’s economy.
Remember, it was the enterprising Dutch who brought us Wall Street and developed many of the techniques of modern finance. By 1636 tulips were being traded on the exchanges. The demand was such that they began to sell futures on the bulbs, which were only in bloom in April and May for about a week.
But, as we have learned in our own times, at some point, high prices caused by inflation can destroy the demand, and the market can collapse.
The term "tulipomania" is now often used to refer to any large economic bubble. In Oliver Stone's 2010 drama Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas, compares Tulipomania to the Financial crisis of 2007–2010.
Source: www.wikipedia.com
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