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Circulator Bus Expands Hours
On April 1, 2011, the DC Circulator implemented service changes to the Union Station-Navy Yard route to extend hours and days of operation to provide workers and residents with a more reliable, convenient, and comfortable travel option for daytime, evening and weekend activities on Capitol Hill and in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Summer Circulator Hours will run April 1 through September 30, 2011 and include service Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Nationals home game days, the Union Station-Navy Yard route will continue to operate later into the evening and on Sundays in order to transport fans to and from baseball games.
Now you can take the Circulator to happy hour or dinner along Barracks Row, visit Eastern Market, or enjoy Union Station. The BID's summer event are now accessible by Circulator too-ride the Circulator to Thursday Front Flick Outdoor Movies in Tingey Plaza and Friday Evening Concerts. The expanded service provides additional accessibility for our employees and residents through expanded hours and an additional day of service. In the past two years we have seen the number of riders of the Union Station-Navy Yard route increase by 5,000 to 10,000 riders per month compared to the previous monthly total. In May 2010, the Circulator route carried 35,948 people compared with May 2009 when the route carried 26,618 people. With the extended hours and with your help, lets make May 2011 an even larger increase in ridership!
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Summer Concerts in the Yards Park
 Come out to the Yards Park for two different Capitol Riverfront Summer Concert series this summer. The Lunchtime Concerts occur every Wednesday, beginning May 11th, and take place from 11 am to 1pm. Friday evening concerts kick off on Friday, May 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Spend your Friday evenings on the river, relaxing on the terraced lawn steps with family and friends and listening to live music from the Yards Park's boardwalk stage. Friday evening concerts will feature a wide range of live musical performances including jazz, salsa, reggae, and more. Food options will be provided by Devine Foods and Smokin Somethin BBQ, and a beer/sangria garden will be run by Mie N Yu. Whether you're picnicking on the lawn, enjoying sangria in the beer garden or playing with your kids in the Kids Activity Zone, the Yards Park Friday Concerts have something for everyone to wind down their week. The event is free and open to the public. Be sure to check out the full line-up with our online schedule!
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Development Update: First Quarter Statistics
A summary of aggregate development data in the Capitol Riverfront as of the 1Q 2011 is below. 200 I Street and Canal Park remain on schedule to deliver in the 2Q of 2012 while 1015 Half Street, the Foundry Lofts, and the first townhomes in phase II of Capitol Quarter will deliver later this year. For more information contact the BID's Director of Research Ted Skirbunt at ted@capitolriverfront.org. 
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Satisfy your Appetite with Taste of 8th
Barracks Row's "Taste of 8th" is coming Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Barracks Row is regarded as a culinary destination in Washington D.C., and Taste of 8th is the easiest way to sample many of the neighborhood's best restaurants at once. Tickets are $5.00 for a single tasting, equivalent to a tapas or small plate portion, or five tickets for $20.00. Ticket sales benefit Barracks Row - Main Street's year-round work to maintain the community for residents and businesses. Over fifteen restaurants will present tastings of their signature dishes during Taste of 8th 2011. For tickets or more information, check out their website.
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Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend at the National FreedomFest
 This July 3rd and 4th the National Freedomfest is coming to the Yards Park! Freedomfest features two days of DC's most popular Local, Regional and National bands and DJ's. Over 40 bands and DJ's appear on 5 stages, and will be joined by a variety of food vendors and artisans. Come celebrate Independence Day in the Yards Park, and enjoy a variety of beers and wines with pairings. After the music, stay for the Yards' one-of-a-kind view during the countdown to the National Fireworks. For tickets, including VIP Tickets that feature private entertainment and viewing areas, visit the HiBall Events website at: http://www.nationalfreedomfest.com.
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River Taxi Stops at Diamond Teague for Ballgame and Commuters
American River Taxi has expanded its service to include Diamond Teague Terminal among its morning, afternoon and evening stops. The 'Watertaxi' will also have a Saturday schedule to accommodate those of you who want to head down to a ballgame without taking a car or the Metro.
Water Taxi stops also include: Georgetown / Washington Harbor Landing; and the Main Landing at Gangplank Marina in Southwest DC. Tickets can be bought on the boat, or at the yellow kiosks in Georgetown or Gangplank Marina, for $9.00 but commuters can get a discount if they keep their morning ticket stubs. The boats also feature bike racks. Check out their website for departure times and more information.
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Bike to Work Day Pit Stop at Yards Park
On Friday, May 20th from 7 am to 9 am come by the Capitol Riverfront Bike to Work Day Pit Stop at the Yards Park. Enjoy Raffles and giveaways! Staff from Capitol Hill Bikes will be on site as well. Registration for the event is free and the first 9,000 bicyclists who register at www.waba.org will receive a free Bike to Work Day t-shirt and be entered into a raffle for great prizes that include bicycles from Brompton, Giant, Jamis, and Linus, plus bike accessories.
Last year more than 9,000 commuters participated in the annual event and left their cars behind to promote bicycling to work as a fun, healthy, environmentally friendly, and low cost alternative to drive alone commuting. This year, cyclists can pedal to 49 pit stops across the Washington Metro Region, the most ever for this annual event. Each pit stop will offer food and beverages, lively speakers and chances to win terrific prizes. During registration, cyclists are reminded to select which pit stop they will attend to pick up their Bike to Work Day T-Shirt. Gear Up and register for Bike to Work Day here or by calling 202-518-0524.
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Capitol Riverfront Photo Contest Begins
This summer, the Capitol Riverfront is holding a photography contest! If you are interested in winning a gift certificate to Justin's Cafe, bring your camera with you are walking in the Front heading to the park. We will post the photos to the Capitol Riverfront Flickr Site, and stay tuned to our newsletter for your opportunity to vote for the winners. The winners will be announced at the end of the Summer Concert Series. Submit your photos to david@capitolriverfront.org. The categories are listed below:
- Best Life in the FRONT Photo
- Best Yards Park Photo
- Best Event Photo
- Best Architecture Photo
- Best Riverfront Photo
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Sensorium Brings Molecular Gastronomy and Theatre to the Yards Park
 Food lovers looking for an evening of exploration, combining culinary playfulness with theatrical costumes, lighting and music can head to the Capitol Riverfront, for a 12-course meal complete with wine pairings. Each delicious course will be complemented with an intertwined vignette.
This culinary production will continue until May 22nd, taking place in the customized 36-foot geodesic dome on the east lawn of Yards Park just a few blocks from the National's Park stadium. Chef Bryon Brown is bringing together some of the District's most creative minds consisting of artists, producers, lighting and sound designers to create a culinary series for spring 2011.
Taking place weekly, Tuesday-Sunday evenings, Sensorium will offer two seating times: 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM Sunday-Thursday; 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. Each show is designed for only 30 guests per seating. The all-inclusive tickets price begins at $125 during the opening week's first two nights (April 12-13) and tickets to the following performance are available for $150 per person, also all inclusive. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.sensoriumdc.com
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Faces of the Front: Kasara Williams of William C. Smith + Co.
 Kasara Williams of William C. Smith and Company is the Property Manager of 1100 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Kasara started managing the building in February 2010. 1100 New Jersey Ave is the first Capitol Riverfront office building owned by William C. Smith, to be joined in the future by 250 M Street at Canal Park and 800 New Jersey Avenue.
Kasara's favorite things about the Capitol Riverfront its "proximity to the Ballpark, which is awesome, as well as Justin's Cafe which has a nice, neighborhood atmosphere." She chose to work in the FRONT because it was a great opportunity to work in a new building in an up & coming area. Kasara noted that she would like to see more retail development, such as more restaurants and a salon in the neighborhood, but is greatly looking forward to the ice skating rink coming to Canal Park.
Kasara added that, "it's really great to work for a company that's dedicated to economic development in the Capitol Riverfront BID."
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