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National World War I Memorial Opens in D.C. (photos)
Apr 17, 2021 · The District welcomed its newest national monument on Friday, April 16, with a solemn ceremony and a flag raising. The National World War I Memorial, located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, is now open to the public. The memorial, which features sculptures, fountains and quotes, honors the 4.7 million Americans who served in uniform, including ...
DC Jazz Festival, Aug. 30 – Sept 3: Here’s The Lineup
Aug 28, 2023 · DC Jazz Festival, Aug. 30 – Sept 3: Here’s The Lineup. Samara Joy, 2023 Grammy Winner for Best New Artist, will be featured Sept. 3 at The Wharf. Courtesy DC JazzFest. In two days, one of the most anticipated events of the season in Washington begins its five-day run. The DC JazzFest is celebrating 19 years bringing the joy of music to the ...
Antiques Addict: Buttoned Down With Antique Buttons
Jun 13, 2019 · Generally speaking, antique buttons must be around 100 years old or older and vintage buttons between 50 and 100 years old. They must retain at least half of the original character; restored buttons lose their status as antiques. Also, antique buttons were made from natural materials like horn, ivory and bone.
‘George Soros: A Life in Full’ An uneven look at an extraordinary …
May 16, 2022 · George Soros, now 91, cites 1944 as the best year of his life. He was 14 years old, living as a non-practicing Jew under the Nazis in Hungary, and hiding in various places throughout Budapest. His adored father had changed the family name from Schwartz to Soros, and moving from house to house, young George learned to cope with danger and live ...
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Nov 4, 2024 · BellRinger 2024: Over $4 Million and Counting Raised to End Cancer. The Georgetowner • October 30, 2024. BellRinger is a community that works together to support cancer research breakthroughs at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Every year, a community bike ride fundraiser takes place to raise […]
Georgetown’s Renowned Blues Alley Reopens Sept. 16
Sep 16, 2021 · A major D.C tourist destination, the club — situated in a turn-of-the-century brick carriage house nestled in the alleyway at 1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW — is also renowned for its speakeasy feel, cozy (pre-Covid) 125-capacity and candlelit intimacy. More than just a jazz stage, Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is known for its “authentic Creole ...
The Utensils: From Eating to Dining | The Georgetowner
Jan 11, 2016 · Most foods in the colony-building 17th century consisted of one-pot dishes like stews, porridges and puddings, meals that are suited for cooking over an open fire. Tableware and dining utensils were scarce; hence, meals were eaten from shared utensils, bowls and wooden cups, called noggins, passed from mouth to mouth.
'Georgetown,' a Film About Murder. Or Is It? | The Georgetowner
May 20, 2021 · It happened in Georgetown. In August of 2011. A murder and investigation that verged on the “you can’t make this stuff up” category. Now a fictionalized movie about the bizarre case has been released this week in theaters (locally at Union Market) and on streaming TV, “Georgetown” stars three award-winnning actors: Christoph Waltz, Vanessa Redgrave and …
Urban Refuge on R Street - The Georgetowner
Jul 30, 2020 · Offered at $14,750,000, the stylish five-bedroom, six-bath Georgian at 3210 R St. NW is listed with Washington Fine Properties. For details, contact Ellen Morrell at 202-365-0196 or [email protected]; Jamie Peva at 202-258-5050 or [email protected]; or Ben Roth at 202-243-1619 or [email protected].