Downtowner News Briefs, May 11
• May 16, 2022

Fox Breaks into National Zoo, Kills 25 Flamingos, One Duck  The National Zoo reported that a wild fox broke through a metal mesh enclosure overnight earlier this month, and proceeded […]

Meet You at the Farmers Market!
•

It’s officially farmers market season! Here are just a few of the many offerings around the city. Enjoy!   Volta Park Market   Voltapark.org    Now through June 24, Fridays 3-6 p.m.   Located […]

Women Leaders: Rhea Combs, Curatorial Affairs Director, Nat’l Portrait Gallery
• May 12, 2022

Our spring arts preview featured 20 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to amplify their voices in our online newsletters, spotlighting each of them individually. Our Thursday May […]

Weekend Round Up, May 12 – 15
•

With the unofficial start of summer nearly upon us, there are so many exciting options this weekend. Enjoy parades, art exhibit openings, book and film festivals and so much more. […]

News Bytes: Jack Evans, Canal Boat, Heating Plant
• May 11, 2022

Canal Boat Christened; Tours Begin  The C&O Canal boat was officially launched April 28, and public tours have begun. The new 80-foot-long boat was christened by Mayor Muriel Bowser (who […]

Greater Capital Area Assoc. of Realtors: Voice for Home Buyers, Sellers 
• May 9, 2022

The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) — one of the largest local realtor associations in the country — represents over 10,000 members from the D.C. area. The organization’s […]

Women Leaders: Stephanie Stebich of Smithsonian American Art Museum
•

STEPHANIE STEBICH, THE MARGARET AND TERRY STENT DIRECTOR OF THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM  Our spring arts preview featured 20 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to amplify […]

Weekend Roundup, May 5 – 8
• May 5, 2022

Happy Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day weekend! In addition to those springtime spectaculars, don’t miss the annual Flower Mart at the National Cathedral and much more. Wishing all moms […]

Women Leaders: Melissa Chiu, Director, Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
•

MELISSA CHIU, DIRECTOR, HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTURE GARDEN Our spring arts preview featured 20 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to amplify their voices in our online newsletters, […]

Women Leaders: Elizabeth Von Hassell, Director, National Sporting Museum
• May 2, 2022

ELIZABETH VON HASSELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SPORTING LIBRARY & MUSEUM  Our spring arts preview featured 20 women cultural leaders in Washington, D.C. We wanted to amplify their voices in our […]