The Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) opened it final show of the year at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) last week. Here is a selection of images from the show.
Allegra by Jennifer Wilkeson. Multi Media
Bacchus in Profile by Marilyn Saks-McMillion. Photography
Betelgeuse Erupts by Alan Hirsch. Digital Art.
Andean Trio by Kenneth Bachman. Oil
Azaleas by Tara Hamilton. Watercolor
Venice 3 by Jane Mann. Photo Montage
Tourist Attraction by Meera Rao. Watercolor.
The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted November 5, 2023
The Week Ahead….
Highlights:
- Tuesday, 6:00pm – 7:15pm. MPD First District Citizens Advisory Council. MPD lists the more serious recent crimes committed in the First District in the agenda for the public safety discussion. See Tuesday below for link to the complete list.
- Wednesday, ANC6C. Discussion of commercial use of residential properties.
- Thursday, ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee. Pacci’s, 106 13th Street, SE; Zoning Adjustment Application – Project: To expand an existing restaurant use to the second floor, of a semi-detached, two-story with basement, commercial building in the RF-1 zone. (City regulations stand in the way of this application, which the restaurant owner says is critical to the success of the restaurant.)
- Thursday, ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee. Joint Letter from ANC 6B and 6C to Acting Director Hanlon and DC Council Regarding Commercial Use of Residentially-Zoned Properties.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Schedule for EASTERN MARKET 150TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND. See below.
- Saturday, Kenneth H. Nash DC Post No. 8 will host its annual Veterans Day Program in Folger Park at 11:00am, 224 D Street, SE.
The Week Ahead….
Monday, November 6
ANC6D will hold a virtual administrative meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here (and request a link from the ANC): 6d@anc.dc.gov
Agenda:
- To discuss the agenda for the full commission meeting on November 16.
The Washington Bach Consort offers a Noontime Cantata performance on Monday, November 6, at 12:10 pm. Free. Visit https://bachconsort.org/ for more info.
Tuesday, November 7
ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm. In person at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, 2nd Floor Conference Room.
For info on how to join the meeting virtually, go here: https://anc6b.org/calendar/
Among items on the agenda:
- Dos Toros Taqueria, 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Application for a new Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant License.
- Omakase, 522 8th Street, SE, 2nd Floor; Application for a new Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern License.
- Class A Renewals
- Radici, 310-303 7th Street, SE; Application for the renewal of a Retailer’s Class “B” Grocery Liquor license.
- Rose’s at Home (catering), 721 8th Street, SE; Application for the renewal of a Retailers’ Class “B” Internet Liquor license.
- Trader Joe’s, 750 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Application for the renewal of a Retailer’s Class “B” Grocery Liquor license.
- DCanter, 545 8th Street, SE; Application for renewal of Retailer’s Class “B” Grocery Liquor license.
- Other Business
- Café 8, 424 8th Street, SE; Class “C” Restaurant License; Request to modify their existing liquor license to expand hours of sales on the interior to full hours and add an Entertainment endorsement for a DJ to play amplified music until 2am.
- Discussion Items:
- Cannabis Rulemaking and Retailer Licensing.
- New Cannabis Retailer Introductory Presentation.
- I Egg You Protest and Lessons Learned.
- Notice to Cure for Establishments on the 500 block of Barracks Row.
- ABRA law review and revision upcoming this fall.
MPD 1D Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting 6:00 – 7:15pm
To join (and to see the full list of serious crimes committed in First District), go here: https://1dcac.com
Among items on the Agenda:
- Public Safety Discussion including:
- Shooting and homicide at Tennesee Avenue and C Street, NE.
- 14 year old juvenile arrested and charged with Armed Robbery at 1400 A Street, SE.
- Robbery (force and violence) 1502 A Street, SE.
- Cannabis shops on H Street, NE and license requiremennts .
- Man terrorizing neighborhood near Potomac Avenue and 13th/14th Streets, SE.
- Commuity Safety Walks.
Wednesday, November 8
ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual Meeting at 7:00pm.
Among items on the draft agenda:
- DDOT Presentation on D Street Alternatives for 8th Street Bus Priority Project.
- DDOT Presentation on Pedestrian Crossings at 14th/D/Kentucky, SE Intersection Near Safeway.
- Traffic Concerns Near Watkins Elementary School.
- Resolution on Parked Dockless Scooters and Bikes Impeding Sidewalk Access.
ANC6C will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- 301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE; Build-out of enclosed Pupatella café along 3rd Street, NE.
- 300 M Street, NE; Outdoor dining space, Chopsmith.
- Capitol Hill Village – sidewalk safety.
- 648 Acker Place, NE; Zoning Adjustment Application.
- 107 6th Street, NE; Zoning Adjustment Application.
- 425 4th Street, NE; Zoning Adjustment Application.
- 622 Eye Street,NE; (appeal of permit B2303493).
- Commercial use of residential properties.
- Final report on grant application for Peabody habitat garden.
- Discussion of Stuart-Hobson auditorium grant.
Thursday, November 9
ANC6B Planning And Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Pacci’s, 106 13th Street, SE; Zoning Adjustment Application – Project: To expand an existing restaurant use to the second floor, of a semi-detached, two-story with basement, commercial building in the RF-1 zone.
- 630 G Street, SE; Zoning Adjustment Application – Project: To construct a new, three-story rear addition, and penthouse with roof deck, to an existing, detached, three-story flat in the RF-1 zone.
- 630 G Street, SE – Historic Preservation Application – Project: To construct a new, three-story rear addition, and penthouse with roof deck, to an existing, detached, three-story flat in the RF-1 zone.
- Former Capitol Lounge at 231 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE – Commission on Fine Arts Review – Project: Renovation and expansion of existing buildings.
- Update on Alley Closing in Square 762 (behind the former Capitol Lounge).
- Letter Regarding Enforcement of Historic Preservation Regulations and Vacnacies on Zoning Commission, Bureau of Zoning Adjustment, and Hthe Historic Preservation Review Board.
- Joint Letter from ANC 6B and 6C to Acting Director Hanlon and DC Council Regarding Commercial Use of Residentially-Zoned Properties.
150th Anniversary of Eastern Market Celebration, Friday, November 10; Saturday, November 11; Sunday, November 12.
Friday, November 11
NOVEMBERFEST: Buy your tickets now for this kick-off fundraiser to celebrate Eastern Market’s 150th Anniversary. This 21+ event features a limited edition beer from Atlas Brew Works and live music by local legends, the Rock Creek Kings. Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.easternmarketmainstreet.org/150
- November 10, 2023 | 6PM-9pm
- Eastern Market North Hall, 227 7th Street, SE
- $25 per person, each ticket includes a $10 food/beverage token
Saturday, November 11th and Sunday, November 12th will be the days full of music, activities, and festivities, including:
- Stage at the top of the street with music and performances all day long
- Classes, demos, and other activities in the North Hall
- Tours of the market
- Giant chess
- Evening ghost tour
- A world-renowned silhouette artist demonstration
- The Wheelmen give a demonstration of their giant penny-farthing bicycles, Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm
For a complete schedule and event times, go here: https://www.easternmarketmainstreet.org/150
Saturday, November 11
Kenneth H. Nash DC Post No. 8 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Program in Folger Park at 11:00am, 224 D Street, SE.
Sunday, November 12
ANC6D Southeast Library Taskforce will hold an in person meeting at 3:00pm, downstairs at the SE Library, 403 7th Street, SE. A virtual option is Available: Meeting Link TBD.
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