Luck of the Draw: Art and Music Experience
Showcase of Residential Buildings
This Valentine's weekend, come out for something different and experience Luck of the Draw with a packed schedule of live music, dancing, djs, and a variety of artwork on display. Put on by Artomatic, The Pink Line Project, and the Capitol Riverfront BID, Luck of the Draw will transform selected units, lounges, courtyards and parking lots at Velocity Condominium, Onyx on First and Axiom by Capitol Yards for three days this weekend. Draw playing cards at each location, and in traditional DC-style, barter, trade and negotiate with others for the best 5-card poker hand to enter a raffle to win an IPod Nano. Free and open to the public, the event will be held on Friday, Feb. 13th from 6 to 10 pm, Saturday, Feb. 14th from 6 to 10 pm and Sunday, Feb. 15th from 2 to 6 pm.
Start your night off at Velocity Condominium's entertainment tent on Half St. between L and K St., SE. With a planned completion June/July 2009, Velocity has sold 52 of their 200 units. Then head over to Axiom at Capitol Yards at 100 I (Eye) St., now at 25% occupancy, with modern, light-filled apartments and a triple-height lobby featuring a glass staircase and white terrazzo marble flooring. Stop three brings you to Onyx on First, at 27% leased, where you can view art in their lobby and zen-like courtyard with waterfalls.
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909 New Jersey Luxury Boutique Apartments
909 at Capitol Yards, DC's newest upscale apartment community and set to open ahead of schedule in April, is defined by its simple, clean lines and elegant detailing for a sophisticated, yet timeless first impression. Their new website describes the units in a classic finish with cherry cabinetry, red oak floors and black granite or a modern finish with white cabinetry, black granite and light pine floors. Amenities will include a South Beach-style pool deck, pub room, state-of-the-art fitness center with Asian-inspired yoga/meditation area, a theater with stadium seating, hi-tech business center and conference room.
Visit 909 at Capitol Yards' website to learn more.
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e-cruzers Daily Lunch Shuttles Now Winter-Ready
The e-cruzers' complimentary daily lunch shuttle service has equipped its vehicles with heat and enclosed sides for winter season. Eco-friendly e-cruzer trips run from the "M St. SE Corridor" to Barracks Row on 8th Street, from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. Call (443) 497-4769 about 5-10 minutes in advance to be picked up at your door! Visit barracksrow.org to see all the restaurant and shopping options available!
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Last Chance to Vote for 80's Movies
in the BID
Get your vote in for your favorite 80's movies to be shown during the BID's 10-week outdoor movie series this summer! Cast your vote here. Then come see the movies you voted for every Thursday night beginning June 4th at the plaza behind US DOT, right off the Navy Yard Metro.
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 Upcoming Navy Yard Events
Experience one of DC's hidden gems and tour the US Navy Museum or register for an upcoming event. Learn about Black Sailors in Lincoln's Navy during a lunchtime seminar on February 17th, bring your children for a Saturday sailors program on February 21st, or take a walking tour on February 18th and hear about Lincoln's unique relationship with the US Navy. See the full February event calendar here. The events are free, however, please RSVP by calling 202.433.6897.
The Navy Yard reports that attendance at the National Museum of the United States Navy increased 61% from 2007 to 2008, reaching 292,654. December's monthly attendance at 12,876 was up 88% from the previous year. Stay tuned for future events at the Navy Yard and be sure to take a tour of this impressive museum.
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 Artomatic 2009 to Be Held in the Capitol Riverfront
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Artomatic will be bringing its trademark one-of-a-kind multimedia arts event to Half Street's first office building at 55 M Street, SE, in summer 2009. In conjunction with the Capitol Riverfront BID and Monument Realty, Artomatic will be presenting more than six weeks of art, music, theater, workshops and more - all of it free for visitors!
Artomatic 2009 will be held at 55 M Street, SE, a new 275,000-square-feet LEED Silver Class A office building being developed by Monument Realty. The building, currently under construction, is located atop the Navy Yard Metro stop and within a block of Nationals Park.
Held regularly since 1999, Artomatic transforms an unfinished indoor space into an exciting and diverse arts event that is free and open to the public. In addition to displays and sales by hundreds of artists, the event features free films, educational presentations and children's activities, as well as musical, dance, poetry, theater, and other performances. Artomatic 2008, held in DC's NoMa neighborhood, attracted a record-breaking 52,500 visitors and 1,540 participating artists.
Artomatic 2009 will be held May 29 to July 15, and will be open Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday from noon to 1 am, and Sundays from noon to 10 pm. Artomatic will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is always free to visitors.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Artomatic on this unique arts event. With both Artomatic and Major League baseball within blocks of one another, the Capitol Riverfront will be the go-to location for summertime entertainment in 2009," said Michael Stevens, Executive Director of the BID.
Registration for participation in Artomatic will open in March and be open to all artists - professionals to beginners. To be notified of the date when registration opens and other Artomatic news, sign up for ArtoNews at www.artomatic.org. Artomatic is run entirely by participating volunteers, and new participants are sought year-round. To volunteer for Artomatic 2009, email volunteer@artomatic.org.
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SmartGrowth Tour Re-Cap
Over 65 people attended the sold-out tour of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, put on by the Coalition for Smarter Growth on Saturday, January 31st. Zach Dobelbower, Sustainability Planner from the DC Office of Planning, and Michael Stevens, Executive Director of the BID, led the tour which highlighted the sustainable and green features of the area, as well as developments currently underway in the neighborhood and exciting plans for the future. Stay tuned for future tours of the neighborhood!
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 Your Chance to Run With the Presidents!
Have you thought, if you were Teddy, you'd beat Abe, George and Tom? Well now is your chance to run with the Presidents at Nationals Park! This Sunday, February 15th at 10 am, chosen candidates will be asked to run, dance and show their enthusiasm during auditions at Nats Park. Presidential hopefuls are asked to be between 5'7" and 6'6" in height and be able to run from first base to home plate while wearing a 45-lb costume. The deadline this year, however, has passed for submission of cover letter and resume for the invite-only tryouts, but start practicing for next year's tryout!
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