Save the Date: June Membership Meeting
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Monday, June 3
7:30 PM
International Student House
1825 R Street NW
Join the June meeting and you will have the opportunity to hear from Shawn Townsend,
DC's new Director of the Mayor's Office of Nightlife & Culture
often referred to as the "Night Mayor".
As Director, Townsend serves as the point of contact between DC Government, the nightlife industry, and District residents.
Shawn works with the 15-member Commission of Nightlife, comprised of government, private-sector, and community representatives and has been invited to talk about his role managing Washington, DC’s growing and developing after-hours economy and managing the balance with the needs of neighbors and community safety. Bring questions and concerns, a Q&A session will follow his presentation.
Our meetings are always free and open to the public. Bring a friend or neighbor.
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Memorial Service for Long Time DCCA Supporter Don Jones
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Saturday, June 8
2:00 PM*
Friends Meeting House
2111 Florida Avenue NW
Friends will gather on June 8th to celebrate Don Jones life at the Friends Meeting House.
Don chose the Friends Meeting House because during the early AIDS crisis many Christian churches refused to hold services for those who died of AIDS and Friends Meeting House did provide a welcoming space for services.
Don was a long-time resident of the Dupont Circle neighborhood, where he was an active member in the Dupont Circle Conservancy, Dupont Circle Citizens Association and Dupont Circle Village. A r
eception will follow service.
*The Pride Parade starts at 4:30 PM, please be aware that car traffic may be difficult as Meeting House is north of the parade staging area and route.
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HPRB Turns Aside Community Concerns and Approves Masonic Temple Development
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At its May 23rd hearing, the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) decided to advance the proposed development behind the Masonic Temple. DCCA in several filings had raised serious concerns regarding the design of the development and the process by which HPRB proceeded with its review. You can find DCCA’s submissions on the DCCA
website
. Lance Salonia, Chair of the DCCA Regulatory Committee testified in person at the hearing. Other community groups and members raised significant objections to the development. DCCA is disappointed with both the substance of HPRB’s decision and the process by which it was reached.
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DC Celebrates Walt Whitman
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May 23 - June 3
“This is the city and I am one of the citizens,” Walt Whitman declared in his signature poem Song of Myself.
The Walt Whitman 200 Festival celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of America’s most significant and enduring poets, who was a resident of Washington, DC for ten years during and after the Civil War. With events in all of DC’s eight wards, the festival includes multiple opportunities for residents to engage with Whitman’s legacy through readings, discussions, workshops, family events, exhibits, and more.
The Festival kicked off on May 23 and runs through June 3. Visit the event
website to learn more.
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Solas Nua Wins Helen Hayes Award
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DCCA congratulates Sola Nua's Board President and Dupont resident Dennis Houlihan and his ensemble for winning the highly coveted Helen Hayes award for The Frederick Douglass Project. Solas Nua, ‘new light’ in Irish, is dedicated exclusively to bringing contemporary Irish arts to the Washington, D.C. area.
Read more about Solas Nua events, including an upcoming free play reading at the Mansion on O by clicking
here.
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Brookland House and Garden Tour
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Sunday, June 2
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brookland
The 19th Annual Brookland House and Garden Tour is just around the corner.
The 2019 line up of homes and gardens offers a unique way to spend a Sunday afternoon exploring a nearby neighborhood. All proceeds from the tour will go towards the Greater Brookland Garden Club's efforts to plant and maintain public garden spaces in the community.
Click
here to find more details and purchase tickets.
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Weekend Museum Walk in Dupont and Kalorama
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Saturday & Sunday, June 1-2
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dupont Circle and Kalorama
Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for an annual weekend long celebration.
In addition to a wide variety of exhibitions, all sites are offering special programming.
Learn about the French experience in the War for Independence at
Anderson House
and meet U.S. military veterans from different conflicts around the world at the
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
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Participate in the DC Jazzfest at
The Phillips Collection,
explore STEM in the Historic House and decorate a magnet at
Dumbarton House
and paint your own china tile at
Wilson House
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Click
here
for more information.
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Spotlight on 2018 House Tour Sponsors
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The shift toward summer is a reminder to slow down, grab a book and relax. Our supportive neighbors on P Street can help you do just that. Welcome Summer by booking an appointment for some self care at
Deluca Massage and picking up a book at
Second Story Books. And be sure to thank both of these special neighbors for sponsoring DCCA's House Tour.
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Thursday June 6
After 5:00 PM
Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Join the Phillips after 5 on Thursday for a DC Jazz Fest event that features performances by Marshall Keys & The Soulful Path, violinist and composer David Schulman improvising to paintings in the galleries, a bourbon and mint julep tasting, Arnold Palmer cocktails, and a photobooth for fun.
Advance ticket purchase is strongly advised for this popular event. Tickets are $12; $10 for visitors 62 and over and students. Click
here for more information.
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DC Office of Planning Survey Seeks Resident Input
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The D.C. Office of Planning (OP) is asking residents to evaluate eight “values” statements that will inform the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process. The survey invitations says it is designed to help Mayor Bowser and DC Government identify which value statements are most important to residents, and which may need to be refined. The results will guide the decision-making for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process.
The online survey can be access
here and will remain open through June, during which period the office says it will also host community meetings across the city to gather more-granular information from residents on their views.
This is an important planning document which has the potential to impact significantly development in Dupont Circle. Please complete the survey and ensure that your voice is heard!
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D.C. Council approves $15.5 billion budget in rancorous debate over priorities
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After Fierce Debate, D.C. Council Votes To Swap Sites For Banneker High And Shaw Middle Schools
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Join us for another year of civic engagement. Your neighborhood needs you!
Thanks to those who have rejoined already!!
DCCA membership is open to residents, businesses and supporters of the Dupont Circle neighborhood according to the Association's
Bylaws. Benefits include discounts from
Preferred Merchants; community service events and social get-togethers!
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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org
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