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May 7, 2008
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Susan Calloway Fine Arts: Serene Escapes

framed artOn Friday, May 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., attend the opening reception of "An Ideal Country", featuring landscape paintings by Brad Aldridge. The exhibit runs through Saturday, June 7. 202.965.4601
Dumbarton House: Tea Tasting

teaOn Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dumbarton House (2715 Q Street, NW) hosts a tea tasting led by Lynayn Mielke of the East West Tea Emporium. Advance registration and payment required. More information. $20/person. 202.337.2288
Trees for Georgetown

treesOn Thursday May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Citizens Association of Georgetown celebrates their Trees for Georgetown program during a cocktail reception and silent auction (3147 P Street, NW). $125/person. 202.333.7879
Georgetown Garden Tour

gardenOn Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Georgetown Garden Club hosts their annual tour of eight original, creative, and elegant gardens in Georgetown. Purchase tickets at Christ Church (31st & O Streets, NW). $35/person.
More information. 202.965.1950
Nathan's Q&A Cafe: Richard Moe

richard moeOn Thursday, May 8, at 12:30 p.m., Carol Joynt interviews Richard Moe, a Civil War scholar, former political operative, and now head of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, at Nathan's Q&A Cafe (3150 M Street, NW). $35/person. 202.338.2000
Blues Alley: Nicholas Payton

nicholas paytonOn Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, at 8 and 10 p.m.,  Nicholas Payton, lyrical jazz trumpeter, performs at Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW). 202.337.4141             

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Jaryam: Mother's Day Promotion!

lingerieFrom Wednesday, May 7, through Saturday, May 10, select from the newest arrivals in lingerie and swimwear at Jaryam (1631 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) and receive a 20% discount. On Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy champagne and treats and receive an additional 10% discount. 202.333.6886
The Phoenix: Agnes Seebass

necklaceOn Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., The Phoenix (1514 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) honors acclaimed jewelry designer Agnes Seebass at a reception featuring her hand-crafted silver designs accented with gold and stone. 202.338.4404
Rooms With A View: Gifts Galore

giftBrowse the fabulous spring collection at Rooms With A View (1661 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) for stunning jewelry, designer totes and weekender bags, exquisite French stationery, and wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons, and cards to complete the perfect Mother's Day gift. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. 202.625.0610
Clyde's: Maine Lobster

lobsterThroughout the month of May, feast on Maine lobster served with french fries and coleslaw at Clyde's (3236 M Street, NW) for only $18.95. 202.333.9180
L'Eclat de Verre: French Framing

frameOn Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., participate in a French framing workshop and learn how to display your own art at L'Eclat de Verre (3336 M Street, NW). $55/person. 202.333.6840
Bangkok Joe's: Mini Entrees & Mimosas

mimosaOn Sunday, May 11, bring mom to Bangkok Joe's (3000 K Street, NW) for a special collection of mini entrees like mixed grilled seafood and duck breast with red curry while sipping complimentary mimosas. 202.333.4422
Cafe Milano: The Royal Treatment

brunchOn Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., treat mom like royalty at Cafe Milano, where the extensive brunch buffet includes an egg station, a bread station, an antipasti/raw bar, a pasta station, a carving station, and a dessert table. $95/adult, $25/child. 202.333.6183
Pizzeria Paradiso: Beer Week

beerFrom Monday, May 12, through Friday, May 16, Pizzeria Paradiso (3282 M Street, NW) taps a new keg of specialty beer each night to be paired with the two-topping pizza of your choice for only $16 a person. 202.337.1245
Hela Spa: Mother Retreat

massagePamper mom with a thirty minute Stockholm Swedish Massage followed by an exfoliating body polish and moisturizing treatment at Hela Spa (3209 M Street, NW). $100.202.333.4445
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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. 
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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