The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted August 16, 2026
There are no ANC or community meetings that Capitol Hill Corner regularly covers which have scheduled meetings for the coming week. In addition to the photos below, there are other events which Capitol Hill Corner would like you to know about. (See below.)
Mott’s Market held its Grand Re-Opening last Tuesday night. Some 200 neighbors and celebrants turned out to welcome the event.
CM Charles Allen was among them, seen here engaging constituents.
So too, were Council Member at Large Elissa Silverman and Council Member at Large Elect Oye Owolewa.
Some local celebrities showed up – from right – Tom Sherwood, KoJo Nnamdi, and former WJLA news anchor Sam Ford. On far left, CM Allen.
The Capitol Hillbillies in full swing.
Friday evening at Eastern Market, Dog Days in August Live Jazz featured Saxophonist Elijah Easton. For more, see here: https://www.instagram.com/elijaheastonmusic/?hl=en
Here’s a photo of the Washington Monument taken midweek from the Grant Memorial in front of the U.S. Capitol. In front is a viewing stand for next weekend’s NTT IndyCar Series street race. Photo credit: Nicky Sundt
The Week Ahead…
Capitol Hill Corner Would Like You to Know About:
Thursday, August 20
The Capitol Hillbillies host the Capitol Hill Swing Dance – 7:30pm – 9:30pm (Lesson at 7:00pm).
Live music. Laminate wood‐like floor. Admission: $10, teens $5
Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE; some parking
available. Latest info: https://www.facebook.com/rollingpiano/events Contact: Joel
Friday, August 21
Dog Days of August Jazz – Every Friday in August now – thru 28th – 5pm-7pm
Free Live Jazz featuring Saxophonist Herb Scott
At Eastern Market under the farmer’s line shed.
Coming up at Dog Days of August:
- August 28th: Gracie Jay
Sunday, August 23
Congressional Cemetery – Battle of Bladensburg Wreath Laying Ceremony with the District of Columbia National Guard
10:00am – 11:00am | Free
On August 23, please join Historic Congressional Cemetery in collaboration with the District of Columbia National Guard for a Battle of Bladensburg commemoration beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will honor the dozens of D.C. Militia members buried at Congressional Cemetery who fought in the battle.
The program will feature remarks from Congressional Cemetery and the DC National Guard, followed by a wreath laying at the grave of Private Andrew Coyle.
Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to participate in a guided tour highlighting veterans of the Battle of Bladensburg and the War of 1812 who are buried at Congressional Cemetery. Participants will also help place commemorative flags at their gravesites.
Learn more and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4zmoPeu
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