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The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from Last Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted Sunday, December 28

“The Stars We Do Not See” – at the National Gallery of Art East Building through March 1.  A once-in-a-life-time exhibit of Australian Indigenous art – the largest ever shown in North America.

Collaborative painting – Spirit Dreaming through Napperby County

Painting representing a coming of age ceremony – Elders initiation boys into adulthood.

Painting of a rain spirit, traditionally found on cave walls.

“Burdi, Burdi” (Fire, Fire).  A red space where the performance artist sings in the native language of the threats of colonization.

Bark painting showing interaction of Australian natives with global trade partners prior to arrival of the British in the 18^th Century.

A group of 12 paintings by Australian Indigenous artists. 

The Week Ahead…

Monday, December 29

CANCELLED. ANC6A Community Outreach Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Agenda: 

Tuesday, December 30

ANC6B Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm

• For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Agenda: 

The standard business of the Executive Committee is adoption of upcoming meeting agendas. At December’s Executive Committee meeting, the agendas for the December ABC, Transportation, and Planning & Zoning Committee meetings will be voted on as will the agenda for the January Full Meeting of ANC 6B.

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

On going:

Folger Library

Ring in the New Year with Folger Consort’s Resplendent Joy.  Streaming on-demand now through January 4

In case you missed it, or you want to relive the magic, you can now enjoy Folger Consort’s Resplendent Joy from the best seat in your house. Ring in the new year with touching songs of simple beauty and celebratory odes to the season as many times as you’d like through January 4.

Unlimited access is pay what you will, starting at $25.  Pay the price you can afford, your generosity supports programming at the Folger.

Purchase access here:  https://bit.ly/4sezK6k

Tonight:  Tree Lighting on Eastern Market Metro Plaza & Schedule for Capitol Hill’s Holiday Events

By Larry Janezich

Posted November 22, 2025

The Capitol Hill Holiday Tree Await’s Tonight’s Illumination at 5:30pm on Eastern Market Metro Plaza

Saturday, September 29^th – Small Business Saturday – Labyrinth Games and Puzzles at 645 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, hosts their Annual Staff Cookie battle to benefit Toys for Tots.  (See below)

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, Nov 22

Capitol Hill BID’s 19th Annual Capitol Hill Tree Lighting. 

5:30pm

Eastern Market Metro Park

• “Men in Blue” will serve hot chocolate and doughnuts while local musical groups perform.
• Entertainment: Joyous Voices, Washington Men’s Camerata, Capitol Hill Chorale, and Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Suzuki Strings
• Masters of Ceremonies: Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood
• All festivities will be held at the tree known as “Sonny” in the SW Quadrant of Eastern Market Metro Plaza (Corner of 7th and D St SE). Members of the Didden family will flip the switch to illuminate the tree that was planted to honor the late George Didden III for his many contributions to the Capitol Hill community.

Also, launching of 4th Annual Better Together Small Business Gift Card Exchange running Saturday, November 22 through Sunday, December 7, 2025. 

• For more see here:  https://bit.ly/3JO8c6F

Sunday, November 23

Eastern Market Novemberfest. 

10:00am – 3:00pm. 

Outside on 7th St. SE and NC Avenue SE.  During the outdoor market from 10am until 3pm, shoppers can find the Jazz Café – green bistro tables and chairs at the north end of 7th Street, SE.  

• 10am-12pm Herb Scott. 
• 1pm-3pm Sequoia Redwood Snyder

You can find more info here: https://www.thehollydays.com/

Friday, November 28

Eastern Market & Hill is Home Holiday Time Machine (21+ only)

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Eastern Market’s Holiday Time Machine promises to be a homegrown, historic antidote to the impersonal shopping experience of Black Friday: a festive gathering of local makers and artists, plus the introduction of delicious, social-media ready hot chocolate drink by Melt by Hippie Sippin.’ Republic Restoratives, a small batch, women-owned distillery will be at the event, offering samples of their award-winning spirits.

The event – co-hosted by local blog The Hill is Home – is a preview of the entire holiday experience.  For only $30 at the door or $25 for early-birds who buy online, you can attend a holiday party you actually want to go to…  Go here for more https://www.thehollydays.com/ and      here for tickets https://bit.ly/4rfcftn

Saturday, September 29^th Small Business Saturday

Labyrinth Games and Puzzles at 645 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, hosts their Annual Staff Cookie battle to benefit Toys for Tots. 

10:00am

Members of  the staff bake cookies (subsidized by management).  Customers eat the cookies, vote for their favorites with donations and the cookie that earns the most wins. All of the donations go to Toys for Tots.

Sunday, November 30

11:00am – 1:00pm

Eastern Market. 

The Betty the Yeti Welcome and Parade (all ages!)  Santa Claus, who will appear Saturdays from 11am to 1pm  at the Market, and iconic cryptid Betty the Yeti, who will appear Sundays from 11am to 1pm. 

Monday, December 1

The Barrack’s Row and Eastern Market Main Street’s Sip and Shop.

5::00pm – 8:00pm – with wine tastings and exclusive in-store specials.

• For more see here:  https://bit.ly/3JO8c6F

Monday, December 15

The Annual Menorah Lighting

6:00pm

Co-hosted by the BID and Hill Havurah, the annyual event celebrates Hanukkah on the front steps of Reformation (212 East Capitol Street NE). This year’s celebration will take place on the second night of Hanukkah.

The 9-foot Menorah was gifted to the Capitol Hill Community in 2014 by the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District in honor of past Chairman of the Board and Community Leader, Paul L. Pascal, Esq. The “Men in Blue” will serve jelly donuts and hot cocoa. 

For more, go here:  https://capitolhillbid.org/do/12th-annual-capitol-hill-menorah-lighting