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Curator Talk TONIGHT: Washington Project for the Arts
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Tonight participate in an engaging curator talk from 6:30-8 p.m. at 64 New York Ave, NE, as part of Washington Project for the Arts' SELECT Exhibit. The NoMa BID will be helping to make the curator talks a lovely evening by providing complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres from NoMa’s Toscana Café. Washington Project for the Arts unveiled its four-week annual art show at 64 New York Ave, NE on February 16 to a buzzing crowd. The artwork on view represents a cross-section of media and disciplines, providing a remarkable collection of contemporary artistic practice from local artists.
If you can't make it tonight, the works will be on view to the public now through March 15, Wednesdays through Saturdays, from noon to 6 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. The works will be available for purchase on March 16, 2013 at SELECT: WPA 2013 Art Auction Gala, an event that, for the last 31 years, has helped WPA raise funds and awareness to support contemporary artists in our region. View the works online. Purchase SELECT gala tickets. |
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Retail Spotlight: Thaaja Indian Food and Wine Bar
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Thaaja, a new Indian restaurant that recently opened in January at 1335 Second Street, NE, is Founder and CEO Shailesh Kumar’s first foray into the restaurant business. Previously working on Wall Street, Kumar has a vision of “offering the wider American consumer base a variant of the food [he] grew up eating, but in an affordable, healthy, flavorful version”. The restaurant name means “fresh” in Hindi, and all of Thaaja's meats, produce, and sauces are just that.
Thaaja offers a variety of build-your-own wraps and rice bowls. Kumar’s personal favorite item on the menu? A rice bowl with paneer, chickpeas, corn, onion, tomatoes, topped of with their Sir Tikka and Yogi sauce and a side of naan. If a rice bowl doesn’t strike your fancy, swing by Thaaja during their happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, snag a coupon for one free Thaaja roll this week, and don’t miss Thaaja’s launch party on Wednesday, March 6; the first 100 customers will receive a FREE wrap or bowl, and all entrees will be $3 the entire day. Read the Washington Post review of Thaaja.
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RSVP for the First Street Construction Meeting
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On Tuesday, March 5, at 11:45 a.m., the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) manager overseeing the First Street Reconstruction Project, Ali Shakeri, will present the plans for the upcoming rebuild of First Street, NE. The presentation will be at the NoMa BID Offices, 1200 First Street, NE, Suite 310. All are welcome to attend; the NoMa BID will provide a light lunch. The DDOT project will extend from Union Station to New York Avenue. The project will complete the improvements to the sidewalks and public space, add a cycle track, new turn lanes, and street signals, and upgrade the underground infrastructure.
Unfortunately this project will also disrupt traffic along First Street and the adjacent side streets for over a year. It is important that all property owners, tenants, and residents educate themselves about the imminent construction and be familiar with the accompanying traffic detours. Mr. Shakeri will explain the details of the project and answer questions at the presentation. If you plan to attend the luncheon meeting, please RSVP via email with your name and organization.
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Runners Set Your Marks: MBT 5K
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The Third Annual Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, May 11, 2013 on the off-road, paved portion of the MBT in Northeast D.C. More than 500 runners are expected to participate this year. The MBT 5K’s mission is to promote exercise and healthy activity for all ages and to build a sense of community engagement between the neighborhoods connected to the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the trail itself. To further this mission, race coordinators are reaching out to community groups, DC public and charter schools, and recreation centers and offering 150 free registrations to local youth.
Race co-sponsor DC Road Runners Club, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, which organizes more than 30 races annually in the DC area, will provide online registration, official timing and logistical support. The 5K course is USATF-certified. As a charitable event, proceeds will go to subsidize youth runners and fund other MBT trail/community linkages, such as trail beautification, safety and social recreation. To register, and for business sponsorship information, click here. You can also “Like” MBT5K on Facebook. The first 150 students under the age of 18 who register online will be able to participate for free. Adults who need assistance with registration fees may contact kellyp@railstotrails.org.
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