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March 26, 2008
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SWAN Day

swan day logoOn Saturday, March 29, at Grace Church (1041 Wisconsin Avenue, NW)
and Barnes & Noble (3040 M Street, NW), the Georgetown Theatre Company hosts an all day event featuring over twenty-five women artists with readings, performances, and visual art displays, as well as prizes donated by Barnes & Noble, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Baked & Wired. More information.
Georgetown Yoga: Charity Work

yoga imageOn Sunday, March 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., come support the blossoming skills of the amazing teachers-in-training at Georgetown Yoga (1053 31st Street, NW) with a mixed level charity class to benefit the Wendt Center for Loss & Healing and Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care. Minimum donation $5. 202.342.7779
Tudor Place: Garden Delights

spring flowersOn Saturday, March 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., children are invited to engage in a multi-sensory learning experience in Tudor Place's (1644 31st Street, NW)5 1/2 acre historic gardens with an interactive tour of the landscape, observing a variety of flowers, trees, plants, and wildlife. Following the tour, children make a special garden craft to take home. Members: $7 per child/adult pair, nonmembers: $12 per child/adult pair, additional adults and children: $5. 202.965.0400
Georgetown University: Bright Young Things

musicOn Friday, March 28, at 1:15 p.m., Georgetown University (37th & O Streets, NW) students perform a variety of solo works from the classical realm and Broadway. More information. 202.687.3838
Blues Alley: Larry Coryell Power Trio

larry coryellFrom Thursday, March 27, through Sunday, March 30, at 8 and 10 p.m. each evening, the Larry Coryell Power Trio featuring guitar, bass, and drums performs at Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW). 202.337.4141

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Four Seasons: Earth Hour

candlelightOn Saturday, March 29, at 8 p.m., enjoy a candelight dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel (2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW), as part of Earth Hour, a World Wildlife Fund initiative to create a chain of candelight dinners circumventing the globe. Sample exquisite spring menu selections like Nantucket Bay scallops in Seasons Restaurant or foie gras sliders in the Garden Terrace Lounge. 202.342.0444
Morton's: Vodka & Caviar

caviarOn Thursday, March 27, at Morton's (3251 Prospect Street, NW), enjoy a night of indulgence with authentic chilled Russian vodka cocktails by Imperia paired with caviar and signature hors d'oeuvres. $45. RSVP required. 202.342.6258
Pizzeria Paradiso: North Coast Jazz Night

beerOn Wednesday, March 26, from 7:30 p.m., Pizzeria Paradiso (3282 M Street, NW) invites you to hear the sounds of jazz by the Thelonius Monk Institute, sample hors d'oeuvres, and taste three unique beers from the North Coast Brewing Co. $30. 202.337.1245
Bangkok Joe's: Blossom Bites

cherry drinkFrom Saturday, March 29, through Sunday, April 13, celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival at Bangkok Joe's (3000 K Street, NW) with a festive cherry-inspired, three-course menu complete with a specialty cocktail. 202.333.4422
Urban Chic: Give and Receive

prom imageOn Thursday, March 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Urban Chic (1626 Wisconsin Avenue, NW), receive 30% off purchases when you donate a new or used dress in good condition to benefit Once Upon A Prom, a local organization founded to make prom dreams come true for girls who wouldn't
otherwise be able to afford a special occasion dress. 202.338.5398
L'Eclat de Verre: Time Frame

framesOn Tuesday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., L'Eclat de Verre (3336 M Street, NW), the Versaille-based unique art and framing specialist, extends a 10% discount on all framing orders. 202.338.6840
Old Glory: Full Bloom

ribsFrom Saturday, March 29, through Tuesday, April 8, Old Glory (3139 M Street, NW) has cooked up some True "Cherry" BBQ specialties, including baby back ribs with cherry cola bbq sauce, a sweet cherry old fashioned, or Elvis' favorite fried peanut butter and banana sandwich with dried cherry jelly and vanilla sugar. 202.337.3406
Hu's Shoes: Lovely Lanvin

lanvin shoeNow in at Hu's Shoes (3005 M Street, NW): Alber Elbaz's triumphant spring/summer collection for Lanvin, dominated by rich hues of cobalt and marine, includes stunning flats and gorgeous bags. 202.342.0202
Paper Source: Picture Perfect
 
frameOn Saturday, March 29, from 2 to 5 p.m
, at Paper Source (3019 M Street, NW), transform an ordinary picture into a lovely gift by making your own frame with dense bookboard and covered with your choice of decorative paper. Go home with a one-of-a-kind frame, ready for the perfect picture. $45. 202.298.5545.
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2008 Rammy Nominees

Congratulations to the following Georgetown restaurant nominees:

rammy logoHook - New Restaurant of the Year
Citronelle - Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
Michel Richard, Citronelle - Chef of the Year
Heather Chittum, Hook - Pastry Chef of the Year
Mendocino Grille & Wine Bar - Wine & Beverage Program of the Year
Barton Seaver, Hook - Rising Culinary Star of the Year
Hicham T. Bennani, Mie N Yu - Restaurant Manager of the Year
Michael Cherner & Chris Kelley, Mie N Yu - Restaurant Employee of the Year
Bill Martin's Tavern - Neighborhood Gathering Place of the Year
Seasons at Four Seasons Hotel
- Power Spot of the Year

Four Seasons: Shining Star

four seasons logoCongratulations to the Four Seasons Hotel (2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW), recipient of three 2008 Star of the Industry Awards by The Hotel Association of Washington D.C. Christopher Hunsberger was honored as Outstanding General Manager of the Year, Jennifer Oaks as Outstanding Manager of the Year, and the Hotel with the Good Earth Keeping Award.


Department of Public Works: News You Can Use

dpw logoThe Department of Public Works (DPW) new, online newsletter features information on new iniatives and technology, tips on how getting the most out of DPW services, statistics on a variety of DPW services, and a message from the DPW Director on events impacting the agency, its residents, and the D.C. community. More information.
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The Georgetown Metro Connection
Blue Bus ImageEvery ten minutes, the Georgetown Metro Connection picks up from the Dupont Circle and Rosslyn Metro Stations.
Fare is $1.50, 35 cents with Metrorail transfer.

Monthly Passes are available at the Georgetown BID (1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Suite L-11), Rosslyn Commuter Store (1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 235, Arlington, VA 22209), and
online at Commuter Direct. $30. 
Circulator
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Arriving every ten minutes, from 7 a.m. to midnight everyday, the red, black, and yellow-striped bus links cultural, entertainment, and business destinations within the city. Get to and from Georgetown via M Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. $1. 



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Kathryn Park
Communications Manager