Monday, April 8th
7:00 PM
Chastleton Ballroom
1701 16th Street
Our guest will be Attorney General Brian Schwalb who will update us on the activities of the Office of Attorney General and take questions from the audience. The OAG serves as the District’s prosecutorial agency for crimes committed by juveniles and some adult offenses, including traffic offenses. The office also has programs aimed at preventing juvenile crime. Read more about OAG here and come prepared with your questions for AG Schwalb.
***Note that the meeting will be held on Monday, April 8th, not April 1st***
In-person membership meetings are open to the neighborhood - non-members are welcome to attend this event and join DCCA.
|
|
-
The zoning commission hearings for 1617U have concluded. The final hearing took place on March 18th and can be viewed here. DCCA has submitted our concluding arguments, which can be read here.
-
In a second zoning matter (Case 22-25) the Zoning Commission is considering a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) which makes amendments to the operating rules of the Office of Zoning, the Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. While making some useful changes, many organizations, including DCCA, Empower DC, the OAG Equitable Land Use Section, and the Committee of 100 on the Federal City, think that these amendments make it harder for the public to participate in the zoning process while vesting additional discretion in zoning bodies, the Office of Planning, and applicants and petitioners. The NOPR also misses an opportunity to codify the Racial Equity Analysis Tool. DCCA's submitted comments can be viewed here.
|
|
Not yet a DCCA member? New memberships start at just $15.
|
|
Debate on DC's Downtown Action Plan |
|
The Committee of 100 on the Federal City, an organization whose mission is to safeguard and advance DC’s historic distinction, natural beauty and overall livability, has expressed concerns with this plan. To read their letter to the Mayor outlining six core concerns with the plan click here.
|
|
Saturday, March 30th
10:30 - 11:30 AM
1625 P Street
Put on your spring bonnet or bunny ears and join Friends of Stead Park and DCPR for crafts, games, face painting, treats and more!
Click here to RSVP and learn more.
|
|
We locals know that cherry blossoms abound all around our fair city - in addition the mall, enjoy the neighborhood blooms, or head to the Arboretum or Dumbarton Oaks for a peep. As always the National Cherry Blossom Festival has a tremendous event line up from peeping to parades. Here are few that caught our eye but check out the website for a full list.
Sunday, April 7: Enjoy free tea from Valley Brook Tea, Teaism, and Tea Mansion among paper parasols in the beautifully decorated Dupont Circle Park. Then strong down to Franklin Park for Jazz & Blossoms for free outdoor music.
|
|
Dupont's Cherry Blossom Talent |
|
And we remind you again of our shared pride for Dupont neighbor and DCCA member, Nicolas Shi, who was named the official artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival!
|
|
April 4-6th
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW
The DC Public Library will host the DC History Conference - an interdisciplinary, community conference considering the District’s past, present, and future. Click here for information and registration for this free three-day event.
|
|
Friday April 5th
Whittemore House
7:00 - 9:00 PM
1526 New Hampshire Avenue
Head to the Whittemore House for an evening music featuring noted gospel singer LaTrice Pace and singers from Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA). DC's rich musical history will be brought to life in a concert co-sponsored by the National Women's Foundation (NWF) and DESA at the historic Whittemore House.
Admission $15-$30 click here for details and tickets.
|
|
Saturday April 6th
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
DC Armory
2001 E Capitol Street SE
This event offers a way to explore various products, services, and incentives aimed at using homes to combat climate change while enhancing health and comfort. The goal of the event is to equip all attendees with knowledge and tools necessary to consider decarbonizing their homes. Attendees can also join in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes, such as state-of-the-art induction cooktops, portable plug-in versions, and more! Click here to learn more and register for this free event.
|
|
April 6 - May 5th
Keegan Theatre
1724 Church Street
The Keegan Theatre has announced the upcoming DC premiere of Webster's Bitch a performance about the employees of Webster’s Dictionary find themselves at the center of an internet uprising over gender and obscenity in the age of social media. Click here to learn more about the show and ticketing.
Note that renewed 2024 Members of DCCA can also receive $10 off and no ticket fee for any regular performance during the season using the code DCCA.
|
|
Head to Miss Pixie's new shop in Adams Morgan opening on April 2nd at 1830 Columbia Road. Be sure to call ahead visits are by appointment only!
|
|
Dupont Dining Featured on WETA |
|
Monday, April 1st
9:00 PM
WETA PBS (or stream on the PBS app)
The Emmy Award-winning WETA series, Signature Dish, is back with six new episodes showcasing the D.C. area's food scene. On Monday's episode they look at the best food that can be found after hours which includes a visit to 17th's Street tasty Astoria for a spicy Sichuan water-boiled fish.
|
|
D.C.'s e-bike voucher program launches Monday - LINK
Peek Inside Metro's Fancy New Rail Cars - LINK
Dan Snyder Couldn’t Find a Buyer. Will a Charity Have More Luck? - LINK
Malai Ice Cream coming to 14th and T Street, NW - LINK
Planta Opens at 15th & U - LINK
|
|
Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org |
|
|
|
|
|
|
