Healthy Eating Event Series: Vegan This
Wilson HS 3950 Chesapeake St NW, United StatesA free monthly event that provides support for thriving on a healthy plant-based diet in the DMV area. Learn more at http://www.pcrm.org/veganthis
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Cleanup @ Melvin C Hazen Park
Rock Creek Conservancy is hosting a cleanup at the section of Melvin Hazen Park east of Connecticut Avenue on Saturday, January 20th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. More details can be found here.
Jazz@VN
Acacia Bistro and Wine Bar 4340 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesVan Ness Main Street's monthly jazz series takes place a local business on the final Thursday of the month. Join VNMS and performer Nicole Saphos (string bass) at Acacia Bistro on Thursday, January 25 from 6:30pm to 8pm.
Public meeting on 4250 Connecticut plans
Van Ness Main Street 4340 Connecticut Avenue, WashingtonANC 3F Commissioner David Dickinson (contact) is hosting a public meeting on Bernstein Management's plans to renovate the office and retail spaces at 4250 Connecticut (See "No apartments, no UDC dorm at 4250 Connecticut. It’ll remain office and retail space.") Meeting details here.
CAUSES and Citizens’ Climate Lobby Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
UDC Student Center 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, WashingtonUDC's College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) is thrilled to partner with Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) to host the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Regional CCL Conference, "Working Together: Healing Our Climate and Our Nation." The conference will discuss region and state specific strategies to mitigate climate change, and provide advanced training in lobbying, working […]
Housing and Homelessness Panel
Forest Hills of DC 4901 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Ward 3 Democrats' Task Force on Housing and Homelessness is hosting a discussion at their January meeting with panelists: - Councilmember Robert White, At Large Member of the City Council and member of the Housing Committee - Allison Ladd, Deputy Director of Department of Housing and Community Development - Kelly Sweeney McShane, Executive Director […]
Civil War Roundtable: Filtered “Glory”
Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC, United StatesA talk on the 1989 film Glory, and the movie's Euro-centric message in this story of former slaves fighting for the Union army.
La Chandeleur @ Hillwood
Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Avenue, Washington, DC, United StatesCelebrate La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, in festive French fashion amidst Hillwood's spectacular gardens, magnificent mansion, and exquisite French treasures. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/celebrate-la-chandeleur
Under African Skies – Nature Center Planetarium
Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Nature Center in Rock Creek Park (5200 Glover Road) is hosting a special planetarium program on Saturdays and Sundays in February called "Under African Skies." Description: Sure we know about the stars and constellations in the northern hemisphere, but below the horizon each night in the southern hemisphere, there's a different view of space. […]
Great Homes and Gardens Series
Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Avenue, Washington, DC, United StatesA four-part lecture series at Hillwood shares stories of luscious garden estates. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/great-homes-and-gardens-series
JAZZforum
UDC Recital Hall - Performing Arts Bldg. 46-WestComposer/arranger, music historian, and music editor Jeff Sultanof talks about his new book Experiencing Big Band Jazz: A Listener's Companion at a free event in UDC's recital hall. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org//jazz/events.php/
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Bernstein Reimagined: Bridging the Gap
Levine Music 2801 Upton Street NW, United StatesGather at Levine Music with your neighbors and fellow music lovers for a celebration of Leonard Bernstein, and afterward, a reception exclusively for Forest Hills Connection readers. Come and explore the great variety of Bernstein’s musical styles in "Levine Presents Bernstein Reimagined: Bridging the Gap," featuring improvisations on works from Candide, Mass, Chichester Psalms, and […]
Romance Around the Table
Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Avenue, Washington, DC, United StatesCelebrate the opening of the exhibit "The Artistic Table" on Valentine’s Day at Hillwood, with food and desserts by Design Cuisine; and a silent auction. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/romance-around-table
UDC book event: “Chocolate City”
UDC Student Center ballroom 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCAS Reads Big, in conjunction with David A. Clarke School of Law, presents authors Chris Myers Asch and George Derek Musgrove discussing Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital. Asch and Musgrove will discuss the tumultuous, four-century story of race and democracy in our nation's capital. Book signing and cupcake reception […]
UDC Community-Campus Task Force meeting
UDC Building 44 University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, United StatesThe University of the District of Columbia Community-Campus Task Force will meet on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 at 6:30pm, in Bldg. 44, A-03. All are encouraged to attend for the latest authoritative information on the University and its activities. Preliminary Agenda Items include: Student Enrollment - Spring 2018 Update - Van Ness Campus Housing update […]