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Taste of Georgetown June 1
The 20th Annual Taste of Georgetown is Saturday, June 1, 2013.
Showcasing the over 30 of Washington, D.C.'s finest restaurants, this event features nearly sixty delectable dishes to sample, as well as wine and craft beer tastings, music and entertainment and for the first time ever, the Georgetown Chef Showdown.
The Taste of Georgetown benefits Georgetown Ministry Center's (GMC) services supporting the homeless.
Tickets are on sale now.
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Every Picture Tells a Story
Native Washingtonian, Moses Hawk aka Gary Honig, is having a solo exhibition of his original work at Studio 1469, a newly constructed studio located just northeast of the intersection of 15th and Harvard Street NW.
The show takes place over four days: June 5, 6, 7, 8, 2013.
Gallery is open each day at 2:00 pm until an opening each evening from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
A different musical guest is featured every evening.
For more information, contact Remember XYZ or call 301.257.0080
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Percy Park Dedication at Georgetown Waterfront Park May 23
On Thursday, May 23, the District of Columbia and Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park will honor the late Senator Charles H. Percy by dedicating the “Senator Charles H. Percy Plaza” at the gateway to the park, the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and K Street, N.W.
Senator Percy was committed to seeing a National Park constructed on the banks of the Potomac River in Georgetown, and worked for many years to make this dream a reality. The Dedication Ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm and is open to the public.
Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans will participate in the Percy Plaza Dedication Ceremony, and Senator Percy’s daughter, Sharon Percy Rockefeller, will offer remarks.
The Georgetown Waterfront Park, designed by world-renowned landscape architects Wallace Roberts & Todd, was completed in September 2011, with the support of the National Park Service, the D.C. Government, and private donors, including Senator Percy and his family.
The stretch of the Potomac River along the shores of the park has been a prime rowing venue for more than a century, with thousands of high school, college, and masters rowers participating in spring and fall regattas every year. Senator Percy was an avid supporter of high school rowing, and could often be seen cheering high school crews at the regatta finish line. The high school rowing competition was named in Senator Percy’s honor, and he often enjoyed presenting the Percy Cup to the winning crew.
Bob vom Eigen, President of Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park, said “The Georgetown Waterfront Park would not be here today without the commitment and support of Senator Percy and his family. We welcome the opportunity to honor Senator Percy for helping create this wonderful place for enjoying the river by designating the gateway to the park “Senator Charles H. Percy Plaza.”
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Summer Concerts in Georgetown Parks
The Citizen's Association of Georgetown's Concerts in the Park 2013 is shaping up to be another great season of toe-tapping, hand-clapping fun with great bands and plenty of family friendly activities.
May 19 in Volta Park is Rockin’ the Green!
Back for the fourth year running -- Georgetown's own amazing singer and song writer Rebecca McCabe and Honky Tonk Confidential will get the crowd swaying and singing with their lively acoustic, country, pop rhythms. Bring your cowboy hats and two-step shoes, we expect lots of audience participation this year. As in years past, the theme of the May concert is Rockin’ the Green! to remind us of the importance of protecting our environment. To that end, concert goers can participate in a park clean-up and planting project, a book swap, bicycle tune-ups and repair provided by the Farmer’s Market Bike Clinic and a BabyLove donation truck accepting gently used baby gear and clothing. The littlest concert goers will enjoy face-painting, crafts and more!
June 16th Father's Day Reggae Fest in Volta Park
Calling all Dad’s for a special Father’s Day celebration. Dads and their families will enjoy chilling out to The Image Band’s Reggae sounds in Volta Park. There will be games, prizes and other fun family activities for all ages, including an East vs. West tug o’ war.
June 30th Independence Day Celebration and Patriotic Parade in Rose Park
Don your red, white and blue early this year for this lively Independence Day celebration. Concert attendees will enjoy the music of USAF Max Impact – not your average military band -- performing Rock, R & B and Country music favorites as well as patriotic tunes and some original music! Don’t forget to dress and decorate for the annual Patriotic Parade, which will be held this year during half-time. There will also be games and activities for all ages including sports stations put on by Coach John and his Just for Kids team.
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