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Resolutions Celebration
1617U Street Zoning Hearing
Monday, January 8th
4:00 PM
Virtual Hearing, Zoning Case No. 23-02
Following the resolution passed at our November meeting, DCCA will be a party opposing the upzoning of the DC Police and Fire Department building at the corner of 17th and U Streets. Click here for information on how to submit testimony, sign up to testify, or watch the hearing. Written testimony must be submitted by 4:00 PM, January 7th to the Zoning Commission for Zoning Case No. 23-02: zcsubmissions@dc.gov
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Dupont Friday Art Walk
Friday January 5th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
In and around Dupont
Mark your calendar for the Dupont Circle Art Walk on the First Friday of the month. Ten to 15 art galleries and embassies stay open late showcasing fine art. Click here for more information.
Final Weekend to Catch Georgetown Glow
Through January 7th
GLOW,Georgetown's free light installationwalk is in its final weekend. It will be lit from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. nightly until Sunday, January 7th. This curated outdoor public light art experience is a fun treat for the eyes and feet!
DC Public Library's MLK Week
Throughout January
In 1957, Dr. King said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?" He knew that to move toward equality, we would all have to consider our role in the work. During MLK Week 2024, DC Public Library locations across the city are honoring the voices, past and present that embody the phrase It Starts With Me. Join the compelling discussions, check out engaging reads and immerse yourself in the history of activism with your DC Public Library card.
Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives, an award-winning documentary by DC sociologist Alice Day and her late husband Lincoln, features interviews and personal accounts of people whose lives have been directly affected by the environmental consequences of war. Alice will host a Q&A post-screening.
Women's Democratic Club Members are welcome, non-members should email Patricia Fitzgerald pfitzgerald@democraticwoman.orgfor ticketing information.
Let Freedom Ring MLK Musical Tribute
Monday, January 15th
6:00 PM
A musical tribute to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will be offered by the Kennedy Center featuring Jordin Sparks, Nolan Williams Jr., Cécile McLorin Salvant. This free, ticketed musical tribute is both an in-person and virtual event. for free, virtual viewing. The ticket giveaway begins January 15th at 4:30 p.m. at the Hall of Nations and will be limited to two tickets per person. Click here to learn more about ticketing and log in.
NatGeo Transforms
Our NatGeo neighbor is temporarily closed for exhibits while it redesigns its space. Their website is offering a look at what's to come including renderings of the new space which will include an expanded museum, immersive experiences and a renovated theatre.
Newslinks of Note
WaPo Metro Section Hit the Hardest As Local Columnists Sign Off - LINK
D.C. Can Be Lonely. Here Is How Some Find Connection and Community - LINK
How to recycle or compost your Christmas Tree -LINK
