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Weekend Roundup, Dec. 19-22
DHS’s Nielsen Testifies; Pro-DREAMer Protests (photos)
January 18, 2018
•Just outside the hearing room where Kirstjen Nielsen was testifying, protesters assembled in the Hart Senate Office Building lobby to demand Congress pass the DREAM Act.
Bridge Street Books to Become Nonprofit
January 16, 2018
•After its gregarious and affable owner Philip Levy died unexpectedly last October, many in Georgetown were concerned that the store they love might close.
Closing Soon: ‘Nutshell Studies’ at Renwick Gallery
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Prior to the closing of “Murder Is Her Hobby” on Sunday, Jan. 28, there are two special events on the calendar, both on Fridays at noon.
‘City of Hope’ at National Museum of African American History
January 11, 2018
•An exhibition that opened last month commemorates the 50th anniversary of what tragically became Martin Luther King Jr.’s final crusade, which brought Resurrection City to the National Mall.
5 Eateries Closed Around New Year’s
January 8, 2018
•On the 2900 block of M Street, Unum closed in December. Next-door neighbor Maxime closed about a week ago — joined by their neighbor across the street, Cajun restaurant Pier 2934.
‘A New Day’ at Golden Globes
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Receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award, Oprah Winfrey gave what was described as the speech of all speeches. “Time is up,” she said.
Women’s Voices Theater Festival Returns to D.C.
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A citywide collaboration that launched the 2015-16 season, the 2018 edition comprises 13 world premieres and 10 American or regional premieres.
D.C. Expands War on Waste: Pizza Boxes to Be Recycled
January 5, 2018
•Almost all food-service containers can now be recycled. However, they have to be larger than two inches by two inches and must be clean and empty (no organic waste).
2017: A Year of Protests (photos)
January 2, 2018
•The inauguration of President Donald Trump precipitated the massive Women’s March on Washington, followed by a full year of rallies and demonstrations.
They Left Us, With Memories, in 2017
December 28, 2017
•Here for one more time are some of those who one way or another have finagled their time on earth into the memories of those who cherish (or, in one case or two, deplore) them.