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DCCA Weekly Newsletter
June 17, 2018
Public Space: A Deeper Conversation 
Monday, June 18
3:30 PM  
West End Neighborhood Library 
2301 L Street, Conference Room

DC Public Library Presents a facilitated dialogue intended to gather perspectives about the meaning of public space in the West End and how to define its parameters. This session is Part Two of a three-part series sponsored in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 


The Future of Public Space: Panel Discussion
Tuesday June 19
6:30 PM  
West End Neighborhood Library 
2301 L Street, Conference Room

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) presents a panel discussion inspired by the publication of the new book  The Future of Public Space , part of the SOM Thinkers series. SOM is a storied American architectural firm founded in Chicago in 1936, designers of such iconic buildings as the John Hancock Center, Sears Tower, Lever House, the Air Force Academy Chapel. The program will consist of guest speakers in a moderated panel discussion. 

Dumbarton at Dusk
Thursday, June 21
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Dumbarton House
2715 Q St NW

Dumbarton House is throwing the classiest garden party of the summer! This event is complete with lawn games and appetizers for the whole family. Join us as we bring in the summer with a historic twist.

Click here to RSVP.
Author's Talk: The Art of the Peales in the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Friday, June 22
6:00 PM
The Society of the Cincinnati
2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Free admission

Carol Eaton Soltis, project associate curator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, discusses and signs copies of her book on the artwork of the Peale family in 18th- and 19th-century America. The book traces the family’s history and reveals how the Peales’ energy, innovation, and entrepreneurship paved the way for generations of American artists.

Click here for more information.
Jane Austen Film Festival
Starting July 11
Gates open at 7:30 PM
Dumbarton House
2715 Q St NW

Tickets are now on sale for 7th Annual Jane Austen Film Festival. As an event that regularly sells out, consider purchasing your tickets in advance.

Become a  Dumbarton House member  and get free admission, early entry, and priority seating!

Click here to RSVP.
Sustainable DC Wants Your Feedback 
The newly released Outline represents the combined ideas of communities, working groups, District Government staff, and technical experts. Your feedback will be used to develop a full draft plan to be released in August.

You can read and comment directly in the draft Outline document  online  anytime  before July 15, 2018 .
Sunday Serenity Yoga
Sunday Mornings 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dumbarton House
2715 Q St NW

The grounds at Dumbarton House provide a serene, tree covered outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must complete a waiver to participate. 

A $5 cash donation per person is suggested for the class. 

Click here to RSVP.

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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