In keeping with Mayor Bowser's commitment to support the creative economy, the DC Entertainment Office launched the 202Creates Podcast Studio and 202Creates Photography Studio. Time in the studios are available to all of the District's creatives and serve as educational tools for those looking to develop their audio and photography skills.  

The 202Creates Residency Program provides creative and artistic entrepreneurs with resources to build their businesses. The Residency Program also provides a community of creatives to bounce ideas off of, draw energy from, and develop new collaborations and connections. 

Each month, the 202Creates team invites the District's creatives and entrepreneurs to meet fellow creatives, attend skill building sessions, get drop-in support for specific business questions, participate in feedback sessions, share thoughts and experiences during round-table discussions, and more.

Mona E. Avalos is an emerging photographer and  202Creates Resident whose work captures a creative perspective of street life, nature and architecture. "Her Time" is a collection of photos that illustrate different forms of self-awareness and will be showcased in the  " Women and Self Care Photography Exhibit"  at the grand opening Friday, September 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Take Five Meditation in Dupont Circle, DC. 

The official announcement of a  historic partnership between the DC Entertainment Office and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 22 (IATSE Local 22) Training Fund will take place at the IATSE Local Hall on Saturday, September 8 as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents: 202Creates month long celebration. The partnership establishes an assistance program for DC residents on the IATSE Local 22 referral list, providing them industry technical training classes free of charge. It also, grants residents access to local entertainment industry jobs and a pathway to the middle class. 

Join Mayor Muriel Bowser September 12 at 9 am for the Maternal & Infant Health Summit. The event is designed to build public awareness of the District's new approach to ensure the good health of women, babies and families. The summit is an opportunity for elected officials, health officials and DC residents to explore strategies to improve perinatal health.

Of Music and Men  is a multi-media franchise created by 202Creates Resident, Kayona Ebony Brown. The franchise chronicles the life of a young, single entrepreneur and her experiences with men as she tries to succeed in the music business and in love. Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Of Music and Men novella, September 13 at Busboys & Poets, 14th Street Northwest, Washington DC.

Save the date on September 15 for one of the greatest festivals in DC: H Street Festival! The festival started as a 500 participant block party more than 12 years ago and has now grown into a 150,000 participant event. H Street Festival is one of the most anticipated and highly attended single day festivals in Washington, DC. The festival is 11 blocks long and has 14 staging areas that are diversely themed and programmed to target the different segments of the District.

Fiesta DC is celebrating 47 years September 15 and 16! The nonprofit organization sponsors and supports events throughout the year including local talent shows, coat giveaways and much more. This year's parade will take place on Constitution Avenue. Show your support! 

DC Radio 96.3HD4 is one year old! Join us for this celebration of one year of bringing you incredible DC music. The celebration will be September 19, 2018 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Local 16 on 16th and U St NW. Help us celebrate this historic occasion where we provide listeners with a voice, showcase community events, and highlight government resources. 

DC Startup Week  (Sep 24-28, 2018) is a free 5-day interactive celebration that showcases exciting local innovation, and strengthens connections. It educates aspiring & established founders alike on best practices as well as showcases how to access the dynamic network of investors and resources that the DC area provides to growing companies.

The Mayor's Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors conferred by the city on individual artists, teachers, nonprofit organizations and patrons of the arts. This year, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will present the event on September 25 at the Historic Lincoln Theatre. 

WeDC Fest is a three-day conference, September 26 through 28 for the innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and government leaders who are making Washington, DC the nation's capital for inclusive innovation. 

Mark your calendar for the 202Creates Closing on September 28. The event will celebrate the end of another successful month dedicated to the creativity and entrepreneurship of the District of Columbia. Stay tuned to @202Creates and @entertain_DC on social media for performers, venue details and more.

The DC Entertainment Office recognizes City Winery as our September 2018 Location of the Month. Located in Washington DC's Ivy City neighborhood, City Winery has a charming all-weather Wine Garden, complete with an intimate performance space, multiple bars, and sweeping views of Washington DC. Guests will enjoy a signature wine-focused beverage program, bites from the restaurant's Mediterranean-inspired menu, the events venue and more!

The 2018  DC Shorts Film Festival showcases one of the largest collections of short films in the USA out of over 1,200 entries from around the globe. Programmers have selected 

130+ unique films  in 18 showcases that reflect the 30 nations they represent and bring a world view to Washington, DC. Enjoy the festival in person at venues in Washington, DC - or sit back and enjoy many selections in the comfort of your home or office with Online Film Festival.  

It's that time of the month! The 202Creates team is inviting all of the District's creatives and entrepreneurs to mingle, share experiences at round-table discussions and more! The next Co-Working Day is Tuesday, September 25th. Save the date and follow @202Creates and @entertain_DC on social media for more updates.