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May 31, 2018

AMPBID Board meeting
The next Adams Morgan Partnership BID (AMPBID) Board of Directors' meeting will be Tuesday, June 12 at 5-7:00 PM at the Festival Center at 1640 Columbia Rd NW. Hope you can join us!

Board members should call or email Kristen at 202-997-0783 or kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org if you are unable to attend, otherwise we will assume you are attending. The meeting agenda will be sent out to board members before the meeting.

AMPBID Board Member Vacancy

Immediately after the Tuesday May 8th Board of Director's meeting, a commercial property owner submitted their resignation to the board.

The process for replacing a board member who has resigned according to our bylaws says: "shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the remaining Directors at a special meeting of the Board of Directors held for such purpose promptly after the occurrence of any such vacancy....The person so elected shall be a member until a successor is elected at the next annual meeting of the Members for the remainder of the term created by such vacancy."

At the June 12th board meeting at 5 pm at 1640 Columbia Road, NW, the board will vote on a new Adams Morgan commercial property owner to fill out the remainder of the term. Interested commercial property owners should submit their resume to Kristen Barden, Executive Director, by email to kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org not later than Monday June 11th.


Kristen is happy to answer questions about the amount of time required for Board of Directors membership and other obligations. Please call her if you are interested at 202-997-0783.

6th Annual Taste of Adams Morgan is Tuesday!

Stroll, sip, and sample your way through one of DC’s most vibrant neighborhoods on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, from 5-9pm at the 6th Annual Taste of Adams Morgan benefitting Mary’s Center . Taste of Adams Morgan is an annual culinary stroll during which local restaurants open their doors to provide tastings to 600+ attendees. All proceeds benefit Mary’s Center and the 50,000 individuals and families who will be served this year.

Purchase tasting tickets online at www.tasteofadamsmorgan.com or on the day of the event at the following location: A Little Shop of Flowers (2421 18th Street, NW).

Click here for more information and to buy tickets!

Adams Morgan Movie Nights featuring Jackie on Tuesday

We finally kicked off our movie series this week with Hairspray! The movie was great and a good time was had by all.

On Tuesday we'll be back with Jackie, featuring Natalie Portman's Oscar-nominated performance as Jackie Kennedy in the days following JFK's assassination.

We're back at the soccer field at Marie Reed School this year with a great lineup of films and some other fun stuff you won't want to miss including free cookies from Insomnia Cookies for the first 250 guests, and the Marie Reed PTA will be on hand selling snacks to raise money for their programs.

Also, we're encouraging neighborhood restaurants to prepare to-go meals for you to take with you to the field. Read the next item below for more information on that.

Watch our Facebook page for more details on all of the above,
and of course rainout information just in case.

This year's remaining (updated) movie schedule:

  • June 5: Jackie (2016)
  • June 12: Hidden Figures (2016)
  • June 19: RESCHEDULED Pixar Shorts collection (Featuring a selection of Pixar’s short films ranging from some of their earliest, groundbreaking work to more contemporary shorts)
  • June 26: RESCHEDULED The Big Lebowski

Adams Morgan Movie Nights are sponsored by the Adams Morgan Partnership BID , WETA and Mill Creek Residential , and supported by Insomnia Cookies , the Marie Reed Elementary School PTA , and neighborhood volunteers.

Any Adams Morgan nonprofits wanting to set up a table at Movie Nights
should contact Brian Barrie (202) 636-9515 to make arrangements.

Dinner + Movie Nights

Grab some takeout from the following Adams Morgan businesses and bring it with you to the movie!

Be sure to check adamsmorganonline.com/movie-nights for an updated list of participants and menus.

  • Amsterdam Falafelshop
    2425 18th St; (202) 234-1969
    -Free fountain soda (any size) with all fries purchase.
  • Arepa House DC
    2120 18th St NW; (202) 588-0511
    -Two arepas of your choice plus a free soda for $17.95 ( DMV, House Arepa and Arepa fit NOT included)
    -Four arepas of your choice + two sodas for $29.95 ( DMV, House Arepa and Arepa fit NOT included)
    –Two empanadas for $4.99 + one soda ( pabellon empanada NOT included)
    -Four empanadas + two soda $6.99 (pabellon empanada NOT included)
  • The Diner
    2453 18th St NW; (202) 232-8800
    – Nachos or Chips and Guac for $5 each
  • Pizza Mart
    2445 18th St NW; (202) 234-9700
    – Jumbo Slice of cheese or pepperoni including can soda: $5
  • Tryst
    2459 18th St NW; (202) 232-5500
    Buy a Nina, Angela, or Yuki (all sandwiches) and a cookie and get a free drip coffee, iced tea or soda
  • Ventnor Sports Café
    2411 18th St NW; (202) 234-3070
    – Ventnor Sports Cafe is offering their entire menu and for movie night every order will be 10% off with complementary popcorn and Twizzlers!
    – In addition they will offer Free Delivery right to the field. (or the entrance to the field). Just call 202.234.3070.

If your Adams Morgan business would like to participate in the take-out program, please contact Brian Barrie via email or at (202) 536-9515.

Participating businesses will be included in on our website and in social media posts leading up to the movie each week.

Meals should be:

  • Easily portable
  • Come with napkins & disposable utensils if needed
  • Either quick to serve or able to be reserved in advance
  • Option to include a beverage

Adams Morgan Day update

Have art, unique maker's goods or something else interesting to sell? Adams Morgan Day festival planners are now accepting vendor applications through August 10. Check out admoday.com for more info.


The next Adams Morgan Day community-wide planning meeting is this coming Monday, June 4th, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting location will post to the Adams Morgan Listserv and to the Adams Morgan Day Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/adamsmorganday /.


If you have photos you would like to share from past Adams Morgan Days, contact carolmiller100@gmail.com and include the photographer's name and contact information.

Short, 4-question survey about
transportation issues on 18th Street

Answer four questions to let us know what you think about transportation issues on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. On 2/7/2018, ANC 1C voted to solicit public opinion about transportation issues on 18th Street. The survey has only four questions and lets the ANC know what you think about 18th Street transportation issues. You can also always email them at 1c01@anc.dc.gov or visit anc1c.org .

Survey link: https://anc1c.typeform.com/to/GW2Ifp

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Webinar: Rethink Transportation with goDCgo

Join goDCgo’s Rethink Transportation webinar to learn ways to promote sustainable transportation options to your employees, guests/visitors and tenants.
Explore how transportation can improve the desirability of your organization by becoming environmentally responsible and supporting the health and wellness of your community.
Understand the importance of green transportation options and become well informed on how to travel in and around DC.
As the District continues to grow it is important to help reduce congestion and keep our air clean. Be a part of the change, become an Transportation Ambassador with goDCgo!
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
2 - 3 p.m.
Online webinar

Participate in Make Music Day as an artist or as a venue

Make Music Day is a global celebration of music that takes place each year on June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held in more than 700 cities in 120 countries. On June 21st 2016, Make Music Day made its debut in Washington, DC and will host its third annual celebration in 2018.

Musicians of all genres, skill levels, and ages are urged to share their talents. Virtually any venue can participate. Registration is free, easy and commitment-free.

Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Day is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks, plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers.

Click here for more information.

Register for 2018 All-Star Game and World Cup extended hours
Eligible restaurants, taverns, nightclubs, hotels, multipurpose facilities and manufacturers can apply to sell, serve and allow for the consumption of alcoholic beverages for longer periods of time during the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2018 MLB All-Star Game. For more information on this program and the applicable dates and times, please visit their website .
In order to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup extended hours, a licensee must submit a registration form to The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration's (ABRA) by Thursday, June 7, 2018.
In order to participate in the 2018 MLB All Star Game extended hours, a licensee must submit a registration form and public safety plan to ABRA by Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
Additionally, licensees that have questions about the process and applicable hours are invited to attend a free 15-minute 2018 All-Star Game and World Cup extended hours special training.
The training will cover:
  • Which establishments are eligible for this special extended hours period
  • Which dates and times the extended hours apply
  • Registration requirements
Two free training sessions are scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Licensing specialists will be available after the trainings to assist with any All-Star Game or World Cup extended hours applications.
To enroll in the training, register online or contact ABRA Community Resource Officer Sarah Fashbaugh:
Email or call (202) 397-3971
Training Location
2000 14th St., NW
Suite 400 South, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20009

Attend ABRA's Licensee Orientation Training June 14, 2018.

New and existing ABC licensees are invited to attend the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration's (ABRA) Licensee Orientation Training from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018 to learn about:

  • District ABC laws and regulations (including recent changes to the law),
  • Tips for working effectively with the community,
  • Settlement Agreements,
  • Expectations of licensees,
  • Best practices, and
  • Noise abatement and sound management.

Register online or contact ABRA Community Resource Officer Sarah Fashbaugh by Friday, June 8, 2018:

Email or (202) 397-3971


Attendance for this class is strongly recommended for new license holders. Training is free of charge. Requests for interpreters may be made; however, they must be submitted by the registration deadline.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Jump on board with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID and sponsor one of our community events. Sponsorship will not only allow you to partner with our community, but also to reach some of the most desirable demographics in the city. Upcoming Spring events include our Adams Morgan M ovie Nights starting in May.

For more information about sponsorships,

contact Kristen Barden via email or at 202-997-0783

Help Us Help You With Social Media

Being successful on social media is all about getting your message in front of as many eyeballs as possible, and the best way to do that is to have your posts shared by others to reach people who have yet to find you on their own. Please follow our AMPBID social media accounts (below) and if you tag us in your Adams Morgan specific posts, we'll do our best to like and retweet them to our followers. Contact Brian (bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org) for more info.

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