May 24, 2023
Updates from Adams Morgan
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to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
Check
ObviouslyDC.com
for the latest in DC government funding and grant opportunities for businesses.
Be prepared. Visit to
Ready.DC.gov
for preparedness information for a
variety of hazards including manmade and natural disasters.
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Adams Morgan Movie Nights continues on Tuesday with
Coming to America
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Voted as one of the best outdoor movie series in DC by readers of the
Washington City Paper
, Adams Morgan Movie Nights is a can’t-miss event! Adams Morgan Movie Nights will kick off on Tuesday, May 23 and continue with weekly screenings on Tuesday nights through June 27. Movies are free and are shown on the soccer field at Marie Reed School. Movies start approximately 30 minutes after sunset, and we'll have treats from
Insomnia Cookies
again this year so be sure to show up early.
What better way to end your day in Adams Morgan than with a good laugh? This year’s lineup is comedy focused and sure to put a smile on your face.
This year’s remaining lineup:
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May 30:
Coming to America
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June 6:
The Birdcage
(Pride Week🌈)
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June 13:
Raising Arizona
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June 20:
Bridesmaids
– People’s Choice Movie
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June 27:
Shrek
(Family Night: we'll have lots of fun activities for the kids -- including face painting and balloon animals)
Thanks to
Hotbed
in Adams Morgan, attendees can enjoy comedy both on and off the big screen! Each Movie Night will kick off with a stand-up feature from a local comedian before the movie begins. Special thanks to event sponsor
Up N' Smoke
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Movie Nights: Brown Bag Movie Meals -- it's not too late
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We're looking for businesses who want to participate in our "Brown Bag to Movie Nights" program again this year.
Participating businesses will be promoted along with our movies every week. All your business needs to do is put together a carryout meal of some sort, preferably with utensils (if needed), that will be available on our movie nights (Tuesdays, 5/23 - 6/27) and
fill out this form
to let us know about it. Contact
Brian Barrie
(202-536-9515) for more info.
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We would be honored to have your vote for:
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Best BID/Main Street (Adams Morgan BID)
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Best Music Festival & Best Neighborhood Music Series (Adams Morgan PorchFest)
And
Please Vote
for Your Favorite Adams Morgan Businesses!
Voting is open through July 10.
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Adams Morgan Moratorium Hearing
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The Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Administration (ABCA) will hold a hearing at
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023
, to receive public comment concerning the renewal of the Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone. The Board recently extended the moratorium on an emergency basis. It now seeks comment on a resolution adopted by Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 1C that, if approved by the Board, would increase the number of allowable tavern licenses to 25 to be phased in with no more than 4 new tavern licenses per year. The ANC Resolution is available on ABCA’s website www.abca.dc.gov.
Click here
for the full notice.
Office Closure
ABCA’s office will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30.
Extended Holiday Hours
During Memorial Day Weekend, alcohol establishments enrolled in the
Extended Holiday Hours Program
may sell, serve, and allow on-premises consumption of alcohol until 4:00 a.m. and operate 24-hours starting the evening of Friday, May 26 and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, May 29.
Licensees may confirm their enrollment by locating their establishment’s name on the
2023 Memorial Day Weekend roster
. If you believe your establishment was omitted by error, email
ABCA.AlcoholLicensing@dc.gov
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To Register
There is no fee to register in the Extended Holiday Hours Program. Registrations are accepted on a rolling basis and once approved, venues are eligible to participate in all following permitted holidays.
Board Orders
and
Settlement Agreements
apply to enrolled and prospective registrants. Registrations must be received 30-days before the first holiday a licensee would like to extend their hours. The next registration deadline is for:
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Independence Day | Monday, July 3 - Tuesday, July 4; Registration Deadline—Friday, June 2
Additional details are available on
ABCA’s website
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market on Saturday
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The 2023 Adams Morgan Farmers Market started early this year -- last week -- along with Ravenhook Bakehouse and Remie's Plants and Flowers
Every Saturday through December
8:30am - 1:00pm
at Unity Park (Corner of Euclid St and Columbia Rd)
Celebrating more than 52 years serving the Adams Morgan community.
FEATURING THIS WEEK pesticide-free:
A Spring mix of Lettuce, Arugula, Kale, Broccoli Rabe, French Radish, Spinach, other crisp spring salad greens, Large Scallions, Mint, Carrots, Beans, Squash, Herbs, Mushrooms, Radishes, maybe early Tomatoes, winter-stored small crisp apples and maybe some early fruits and other early Spring goodies.
Mark Your Calendars, you’re Invited to the Licking Creek Bend Farm Visit Day on Sunday, June 4 from 11:00am – 4:00pm
Please join us, SUNDAY, JUNE 4 for our traditional free ANNUAL FARM VISIT DAY. So, mark your calendars.
Come and meet each other, meet our amazing staff, tour the farm, see our equipment, plant, harvest, plant seedlings bring your own lunch or share a veggie pot luck, swim in the creek, and enjoy a day in the country. And, the UCULECTIC UKULELE ORCHESTRA will entertain us again this year.
We start on time at 11:00am, so plan to leave at 8:45am for the just under 2 hour beautiful, scenic trip. The address is:
928 Donahoe Lane, Needmore, PA 17238.
More details will follow closer to the date. For information:
info@lickingcreekbendfarm.com
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Axios:
What’s new and what’s coming to Adams Morgan
(,
Van Leeuwen
,
Shanklin Hall
,
Méli
,
Foxtrot
,
Tsehay Ethiopian
,
Legacy Sessions
,
City Lights of China
,
Bubbie's Plant Burgers & Fizz
,
The Agave Room
,
Code Red
,
Morgana
,
Alfresco Tap & Grill
,
Jesiree’s Chophouse
,
Baja Tap
,
Perry's
,
Amsterdam Falafelshop
)
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Eater:
An Adorable ‘Greek-ish’ Cafe Pops Open in Adams Morgan
(
Méli
)
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The Points Guy:
This old church is one of DC's coolest hotels: A review of The Line DC
(
The Line DC
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DCist:
D.C.-Area Rooftop Bars And Restaurants To Elevate Your Summer
(
Baja Tap
,
Perry's
)
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Mediterranean cooking class
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Join the Festival Center on
June 1st from 10:30am to 12:30pm
for an exciting Mediterranean cooking class where you'll discover the vibrant flavors and techniques of this beloved cuisine. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Mediterranean gastronomy as you learn to prepare a delightful three-course meal.
The cost for this immersive cooking experience is $50 per person, and spaces are limited to ensure a personalized learning environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your culinary repertoire and savor the enchanting flavors of the Mediterranean.
Reserve your spot today
and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more!
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Greater Voice: Small Business Owners Working Group
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Mark your calendar and join CNHED on Wednesday, June 21 from 10:00 - 11:00 am for the next Greater Voice for Small Business Owners Working Group.
This meeting will be held virtually. To join, on the date and time listed above please click on the below link:
Join the meeting:
Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/yvx-dstv-cri
Alternatively, you can join by phone:
Or dial: (US) +1 561-408-9340 PIN: 642 683 498#
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DC Freight Plan Update Public Input Survey
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DDOT's New Freight Plan: A freight plan is a federally required document that defines short-and long-term vision and goals along with objectives and performance measures for the District freight system. Since the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in 2021, states are required to update their freight plans every four (4) years.
The Freight Plan Update will develop recommendations and strategies to support the safe and efficient movement of goods and freight vehicles in the District. The recommendations from the plan will allow DDOT to make strategic investments to the District freight system.
Please complete this survey
to help DDOT understand your freight needs or problems you observe on a regular basis.
For questions, please contact Project Manager Laura MacNeil at 202-497-5091 or
laura.macneil@dc.gov
. For more information about the project, please visit
ddot.dc.gov/service/commercial-vehicles
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Project Update For Your Area-Small Diameter Water Main Replacement Project
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Week of May 22
-Columbia Road NW, between Mintwood Place NW and Biltmore Street NW
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Thursday, May 25 – Friday, May 26:
We will be performing water service reconnections to individual properties at this location next week, as well
Please keep in mind that these construction activities are highly dependent upon favorable weather conditions. Questions should be directed to Director of Community Affairs Emanuel D. Briggs, (202)787-2003 or
emanuel.briggs@dcwater.com
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Recursos para su negocio (Resources for Your Business)
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Date: 5/31/2023; Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
Informese sobre los recursos que el Distrito tiene para su negocio. Escuche a los proveedores del distrito y sin fines de lucro sobre como estos recursos pueden iniciar, ayudar y hacer crecer su negocio.
Instructions: Este es un panel de discusion en persona.
Register:
Recursos para su negocio (Resources for Your Business) (ecenterdirect.com)
Point of Contact: Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Location: Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) 1401 Columbia Rd NW, Washington DC 20009
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Host a DC Central Kitchen student externship
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For any Adams Morgan chefs/restaurant owners looking to hire for their restaurants, there may be an opportunity to host a DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) student for a 1-2 week externship. Also, DCCK is looking for restaurant professionals who might want to come teach/speak to their students.
If you're interested or would like more information, please contact
Aisha Ruhland
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Apply today to become America’s Top Small Business!
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Your business could win a $25K cash prize!
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of a new awards program for small businesses: America's Top Small Business! Applications for the program opened on May 4, 2023.
Formerly known as the Dream Big Awards, America’s Top Small Business (ATSB) aims to recognize small businesses doing big things in their industries and communities through innovation, job creation and a commitment to being an integral part of a thriving business ecosystem.
We’ll be choosing Top Small Businesses across America (10 in each of seven regions). The highest scoring business in each region will be named one of America’s Top Small Businesses and one finalist will win America’s Top Small Business of the Year Award — a $25,000 cash prize!
Find out everything you need to know about the ATSB program, including who is eligible to apply, how winners are chosen, important dates and deadlines, and more on our
FAQ page
.
Apply here
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Thank you to the nearly 9,000 people across the region we’ve talked to so far about our draft Visionary Bus Network over the last couple of weeks! We’re hard at work using your invaluable input to create the future bus network the region needs. The excitement continues in May and June, so you still have plenty of chances to share your feedback and insights! For a complete listing of events or to explore the draft Visionary Network and share your feedback online, visit
wmata.com/betterbus
.
Click here
for more information on workshops, live events, and more.
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💸 Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (DMPED)
The Commercial Property Acquisition Fund will provide eligible businesses with down payment assistance of up to $750,000 or 25% of the sale price, whichever is less, for the acquisition of commercial property in the District. This year, businesses will need to complete three mandatory sessions in order to apply for the Fund. OPEN now on a rolling basis until funds are expended.
Learn more here
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💸 Amazon Black Business Accelerator
The Amazon Black Business Accelerator is dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers.
More information
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💸 Wish Local Empowerment Program
Wish is dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business grants for black-owned biz. The selected recipients will receive between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores to help promote equality and diversity.
More information
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor one of our community events! Partner with our community while reaching some of the city's most desirable demographics. For details, contact
Kristen Barden
at
202-997-0783.
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BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except August). Meetings are currently being held online and begin at 5pm.
Our Annual Meeting is held in March. Contact
Brian Barrie
for information about attending board meetings.
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©
Adams Morgan Partnership
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