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News and Events on & around
8th Street, SE
Washington, DC
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Smithsonian & Barracks Row Team Up to Offer Food & History Tours
Starting This Weekend
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First Tour Offered This Sunday, Nov. 1st. Subsequent Tours Nov. 8th & 15th
This Sunday's Barracks Row tour will feature a history walk of the neighborhood, including the Home of the Commandants; plus tastings at Fusion Grill, Belga Cafe, and Las Placitas. Subsequent tours will offer selections from different restaurants, including Cava, Levi's Port Cafe, The Old Siam, Capitol Hill Tandoor, Cafe 8, and Matchbox. Tickets and more information can be found at The Smithsonian Associate website at www.residentassociates.org.
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Barracks Row Main Street's Facade Improvement Program
to Continue in FY '10
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Good News! We're proud to announce that our DHCD-funded
Façade Improvement Program has been so successful that we've received
additional funding for the coming Fiscal Year. After successfully completing
repairs, painting, new windows and awnings, our grant funders have agreed to assist with future work on commercial properties south of G Street
SE and near 8th Street SE.
Recent participants have included: Homebody- your local home
accessories and furniture store; All Africa- a media and public relations
organization, Dogma- grooming and doggie daycare; Fuller's Barber Shop; and Navy
Yard Valet, a local tailor, dry cleaner and shoe repair. Our other façade grant programs have restored
Subway's brick façade, the windows at Pawticulars, and signs at GroovyLand.
For more information, or to see if you qualify for our
Façade Improvement Program, please contact Tom Litke at the Main Street Office
at (202) 544-3188. Let's Keep It Going!
Homebody Before - During Renovation Subway Before - During Renovation
 
Homebody After Subway After
 
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Barracks Row Main Street Awarded DDOT Transportation Enhancement Grant Funding in FY '10 for Mural Stabilization
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More Good News! District residents will
soon see some unique improvements in the city's public space. The District Department of Transportation
(DDOT) yesterday announced ten projects selected to receive FY10 funding through
their Transportation Enhancement Program and Barracks Row made the cut! BRMS has been awarded a grant to conserve a
few of our historic murals along Barracks Row. This grant will improve the pedestrian
experience of the street, while connecting our visitors to the history of the
street. As you may know, some of our
existing murals are incorporated into the history walking tours given regularly
along Barracks Row, including Smithsonian Food & History Tours which start this weekend on Nov. 1st (see below for more info). To see the listing of all the projects that were selected, go to DDOT's Website.
Oyster House Mural
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Chateau Animaux Sponsoring Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Contest Saturday, October 31; Hill-o-Ween Family Event at Eastern Market
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This Saturday, October 31 is Halloween! On Barracks Row,
Sweet Magnolia (703 8th St. SE; 202-232-3707) will feature Sweets
and Treats for all customers and Hill's Kitchen (713 D St. SE 202-543-1997) will
have fun tattoos for trick-or-treaters.
Howl-o-Ween, Oct. 31, 2pm
Also on October 31, Chateau-Animaux
is sponsoring the annual Canine Costume Party in Lincoln Park, 12th and East Capitol
Streets, SE at 2pm. Compete for prizes in 5 fun categories: Funniest, Scariest, Best
Disguise, Best Dressed and Best in Show! This year's celebrity judges will
include Patty Brosmer, President, Capitol Hill Business
Improvement District; James Dalpee, Executive Director, Barracks Row Main Street;
and Grace Steckler, President, Saving Grace Services, Inc. No
entry fee or pre-registration required. Free treat bags for all canine
participants!
Hill-0-Ween, October 30 5:30-7:30 pm
Grab your mask and goodie bag, it's time for the annual Hill-O-Ween celebration
at Eastern Market. The event is sponsored by the Von Schlegel Realty Team,
Tunnicliff's Tavern, the Hill Rag and supported by
Hill businesses. There will be hay rides, balloons, a moon bounce, carousel
rides, face painting and lots of candy! Treat bags plus kiddie keyboards
to the first 1000 Hilloween-ers! Volunteers are still needed. Contact Mike Holt or
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Barracks Row Businesses Holiday Window Dressing Contest
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Dress up your window front in the spirit of the holidays! This year's theme:
Holiday Glow... Get creative!
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