It’s all about the neighborhood
Last week more than a dozen Petworth residents convened at the Library to discuss how our community could successfully host one of DC’s first open streets initiatives next spring. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and the DC Office of Planning secured a grant for a creative placemaking project and are planning an open streets event in Petworth in Spring 2017.
Read MoreThe Petworth Library has been collecting photographs of the Petworth area for the past two months for a special “Photos of Petworth” program to create a visual time capsule of the Petworth neighborhood in the summer of 2016. The Library will be hosting a special exhibit this Wednesday, August 11th at 7pm.
Read MoreOk, Bandstand is a silly name and we'll probably change it (Petworthpalooza anyone?), but... how cool would it be to get local Petworth area bands to come together for one night, one show, one heck of a good time?
Read MoreWhether you're part of the Grand Old Party or a life-long Democrat, you can show your support for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Nominee for President, at a special cocktail / fundraiser at the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen, 7pm-midnight on Thursday, August 4th.
Read MoreContinuing the great tradition of bringing neighbors together, the Sherman Circle Social is this Wednesday at 6pm.
Read MoreRain is a buzzkill for outdoor programs, and tonight it's causing the Petworth Jazz Project to be cancelled. Read the message from Thomas Pipkin, the organizer...
Read MoreANC 4D Commissioners David Sheon and Nancy Roth, along with nearby residents and Pastor Elston from Brightwood Park United Methodist Church, are hosting a block party / potluck on the 800 block of Jefferson Street on Saturday, July 30th from noon to 4pm.
Read MoreThe Petworth Jazz Project will be hot hot hot this weekend on the lawn at the Petworth Rec Center! Evening starts at 6pm with kids music, jazz at 7pm.
Read MoreWAMU's Kojo Nnamdi will host his live radio show, "The Politics Hour," from Slim's Diner this Friday during lunch. And among other known guests, you're invited, too.
Read MoreWednesday, July 28th is an event sponsored by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative. Called "Beat the Streets," the free event will be from 2pm - 7:30pm on 9th Street NW just below Upshur St.
Read MorePetworth is lucky enough to have many talented musicians who call our neighborhood home. And one in particular, Rogue Collective, is showcasing their unique mix of classical and popular music on August 4th at the Third Floor (above Slim's Diner).
Read MoreIf you work at or with non-profits, then you might be interested in an event on Saturday, July 23rd at 3:30pm at the Third Floor called “Capacity Building in the Arts,” a workshop with Michael Kaiser, a well-regarded arts leader. The event is hosted by Day Eight, a Ward 4 non-profit founded by local Robert Bettmann.
Read MoreYoga is not just a passing fad. According to a recent study, 36.7 million people in the United States already practice yoga, up from 20.4 million in 2012. That means that over 10% of the US population now already takes yoga classes (or practices at home), and another 24% have said that they are likely to start practicing in the coming year!
Luckily, Petworth residents have an easy way to get started. Lighthouse Yoga Center, a small, community-oriented and locally-owned yoga studio located at 4203 9th Street NW, offers a 6-week course called Yoga Fundamentals that’s a great way to introduce you to the practice in a non-competitive and unintimidating way.
Ed note: I'm pleased to present an article by Julie Eisenberg, owner of Lighthouse Yoga on 9th Street and a long-time sponsor and supporter of Petworth News. Julie wrote this sponsored article on behalf of her studio's latest yoga class for beginners, called "Yoga Fundamentals."
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Read MoreJoin Petworth Dance Project's Sara Herrera at the Capital Fringe Festival, as her company ArasDance presents AND 1!, a dansical parody and a comedic look inside the world of dance! Only 4 shows left!
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