April 22, 2016

Neighborhood News

Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic - April 27th

Bike to Work Day Registration is now open

Taste of Adams Morgan  - May 3, 2016

Urgent meeting of the DC Nightlife and Hospitality Association - April 26th

DCRA hosts a week of workshops during DC Small Business Week - May 2-5, 2016

Neighborhood News

1) Adams Morgan Summer Concerts begin on Saturday May 7th

We are really excited to be hosting another Summer Concert Series on

Saturdays in May and June. This will be our 8th year rocking out the plaza

in front of BB&T Bank! All concerts are from 5 to 7 pm!

The dates will be May 7th, 14th, 21st, June 4th, 11th and 25th.

Here is the line up:

Boat Burning – May 7th

( http://www.facebook.com/boatburning , http://www.boatburning.com ) is

a six-guitar instrumental rock ensemble from Washington DC that fuses

elements of classical music with punk. Using multiple guitars and tunings,

the band weaves simple passages into shimmering towers of densely-stacked

harmonics. The result is powerful music that combines the majestic sweep

of classical with the sheer physical thrall of punk.

Hollertown - May 14th

https://www.facebook.com/Hollertown/

Hollertown is a bluegrass and old-time music band that has played in and

around Washington, DC, for nearly ten years. Playing everything from

haunting (and haunted) originals, to old-timey standards, to tunes by

Mötley Crüe, Bob Marley, and the Texas Tornados, Hollertown has been

known to inspire spontaneous dancing, questionable public displays of

affection, and glossolalia.

Oxymorons – May 21st

https://www.facebook.com/OxymoronsDC/

The Oxymorons take the stage with a mix of the hottest new songs, the

best of the old, and their award-winning originals, giving audiences a night

of hip-shaking New Orleans funk, soulful blues, Americana roots, and

jam-band rock.  This seriously-fun eight-piece band has been playing the DC

area for more than 25 years, reeling off favorite party tunes spanning four

decades and witty, well-crafted originals.

Jelly Roll Mortals – June 4

https://www.facebook.com/jellyrollmortals

Acoustic, electric, eclectic. Jelly Roll Mortals is a pop-rock-country-folk-R&B

band; a group of seasoned musicians who play a deep catalog of originals and

cover tunes. The band performs around the Washington, DC area as

anything from a two-piece to five-piece, acoustic or full-on electric. Band

members have played together in various combinations going back as long

as 40 years. As songwriters they have had their songs played by several

other bands. Cover tunes span the years from the early 20th century to

the early 21st century. Individually, members of Jelly Roll Mortals have won

several Washington Area Music Awards and been nominated for many more.

Going Going Gone – June 11

http://GoinGone.net

They're back! Goin' Goin' Gone has returned to fill your heads with their

unique take on roots-rock. With a combination of rockin' original songs and

well-chosen gems of tunes that have been hiding for decades, a splendid

time is guaranteed by all. GGG was a mainstay on the DC music-scene for

over 25 years. Vocalist Russ Beeker and guitarist David Goodfriend met and

began performing together in England. Also known as The Beverly Brothers,

they have been making music together for decades, producing a unique

sense of style and tone all their own.

Dave Ihmels and Friends - June 25th

www.daveihmels.com

Dave Ihmels is a performing singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

who writes experimental folk-rock music featuring idiosyncratic characters

and sonic goodies. Ihmels is fresh off his new album – “The Severe Angels.”

Dave’s originals are varied and fun, but plays some great covers as well.

Dave will be joined by guitarist Jeff Stapleton and Celeste Starchild.

Looking forward to another fantastic music series! We will have hula hoops

and bubbles for kids of all ages to play with and also the wrist band discount

program returns.

WRIST BAND DISCOUNTS

As you may remember, the neighborhood is full of visitors the days of the

concerts so this translates to an opportunity for businesses to expand their

customer base. We’d like to give them an extra incentive to walk in your

door. People who attend the concerts will be provided with distinctive red

paper bracelet and we would love to have your participation in offering

them any kind of discount or promotion that you think would be the best

way for them to get to love you, some examples could be: 15% off purchases

that day, a free appetizer with entrée purchased, 2 for 1 promotions, etc…

Wear the bracelet. Get the discounts. Only on the day of the concerts!

Also on May 21st , there will be a large neighborhood-wide yard sale – the

“Mother of All Yard Sales” according to the organizers. We have partnered

with them again this year so that eveyone who shows a yard sale map will

also be eligible to participate in the daily discounts. This should double the

number the people who could walk in your door!

If you'd like to participate or have any questions regarding the concert

series or the wrist band discounts, please respond to Kristen at

kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org as soon as possible. Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/AdamsMorganSummerConcertSeries

2) Bus shelter posters - next round begins

As many of you know,  DDOT and Clear Channel Communications

provide free space on bus shelters throughout Adams Morgan to the

AMPBID. It's an excellent opportunity to promote our local businesses

since visibility is high and cost (production and printing) is low.

This spring we will be rotating in a new set of bus shelter posters which will

feature you, the business owners. Please only businesses who didn't

participate last year.

This concept ties in well with our local-focused message as Adams Morgan

being a place where patrons often get to know the owners and managers of

the businesses they support and how that relationship contributes to the

unique sense of community we value here. It will help potential customers

discover our businesses and put faces to (business) names.

On a first come, first serve basis , we will photograph up to 20 (the

number of bus shelter spaces available) business owners/managers at their

place of business for use in the campaign. DEADLINE IS MAY 1 TO SIGN UP!

Participants will be asked to answer questions about their businesses for use

in the ad copy. This will be an ongoing campaign so businesses that do not

make it in this round may have the opportunity to be in future bus shelter

installations.

If you would like to be featured, please contact Brian Barrie, our Operations

Manager bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org or Nathan Ackerman at

Nathan@18thStreetMedia.com . Thanks.

REMEMBER this is first come, first serve! ACT NOW if you want to be on a bus

shelter poster!

3) Adams Morgan Movie Nights begin May 17th

Adams Morgan Movie Nights kicks off on Tuesday, May 17th.

https://www.facebook.com/adamsmorganmovienights

We will show 5 films on consecutive Tuesday evenings at the Marie

Reed school soccer field — which happens to be perfect for

throwing a picnic blanket down before the film starts. The first film

is always a family friendly animated film as a nod to the Marie Reed

School, which graciously share their grounds with us.

The movie titles have been announced! Here is the line up:

May 17th - Inside Out (was the overwhelming winner in the poll in Popville)

** as an added feature we will also show a Pixar Short Films Collection

before Inside Out.
May 24th - Selma
May 31st - Rebel Without a Cause
June 7th - School of Rock
June 14th - Pretty in Pink
June 21st - rain date if necessary

WHERE: 18th and California NW (soccer field at Marie Reed)

WHEN: 30 mins after sunset.

WHY: Because experiencing free films on a huge screen under the

stars is one of best “accessible for all” community cultural events

left in the city.

BUSINESSES and Non-Profits in Adams Morgan:

We want you to be involved in the movie nights. There are many ways

to do that. Here are some ideas:

1) Offer brown bag dinners where people call ahead and pick up food

and bring to the field;

2) Sell dry goods from a table at the field before the movie (you need

to bring your own tables, goods and staff for this)

3) Distribute a free snack or other promotional item before the movie

begins

Please contact Brian Barrie, our Operations Manager, at:

Bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org if you would like to participate. We will

manage how many businesses are at each movie night and make sure there

is a variety of types of businesses at each. We also hope the

4) Reminder about validation program at Colonial Parking garage (off of 18th Street) and notice about new rates on Friday and Saturday nights

In March 2010, we announced a new partnership with Colonial Parking that brought reduced price, validated garage parking for day-time customers in Adams Morgan.

Everyone can park in the Colonial Parking garage (access is from 18th Street, NW on the east side just north of Belmont Road, NW) for up to 4 hours for only $8.00 (2 hours is $4.00).

With a FREE validation card from any business in Adams Morgan - no purchase necessary - you can park for up to 4 hours for only $8.00. You take the ticket from the garage, the business owner will give you a validation card and you return to the garage and insert the validation card and pay only $8.00 for up to 4 hours! The parking meters charge the same amount but parking in the garage is easier than driving around looking for an available space!

This deal is available until 5 PM, every day of the week. You must be out of the garage by 5 PM when regular rates will apply. Also the validation is only good for UP to 4 hours, any fraction thereafter, whether before 5pm or not, will incur the maximum fee.

Please contact Yesuf Sultan at Colonial Parking to get validation cards if you haven't already - ysultan@ecolonial.com or call 202-557-1411.

The previous discounted parking of 1-2 hours for $4.00 is also still available with validation, 7 days a week.

THERE IS A NEW RATE for Friday and Saturday AFTER 5.00 pm until 7.00 am.

Only the Max rate has changed.

1st hour- $12.00

Max - $23.00

Alll other rates including the validation program stay the same.

5) 2017 Property Tax Appeals

A few BID members met with the Real Property Administration at the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) yesterday and they have agreed to accept late appeals (the original deadline was April 1) .

If you received your FY2017 assessment letter late and would like to appeal

the proposed assessment, they will extend the deadline for Adams Morgan commercial property owners through Friday May 13th.

You should send your appeal and materials to Steve Cappello – stephen.cappello@dc.gov and his phone is 202-442-6760.

Thanks.

6) Make Music Day - June 21st

The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is not officially involved with this event but we think it is really cool and we encourage all of the restaurants/bars with live music and entertainment endorsements to simply piggy back on the event without changing anything and sign up!

Here are the details:

On the first day of summer, June 21st, musicians in over 120 countries turn public spaces into musical stages. Tens of thousands of artists in every genre – amateur songwriters, professional mariachis, jazz combos, glee clubs, MCs – come out to perform on streets, sidewalks, and parks.

This year, with support from the NAMM Foundation, 35 U.S. cities are organizing Make Music celebrations, encompassing nearly 5,000 concerts nationwide.

Music Everywhere on June 21

In 2015, Make Music Day in the U.S. included 2,165 bands playing 2,714 free outdoor concerts – plus over 150 hands on music-making events and lessons. Make Music organizers are in regular email contact with 22,000 musicians.

35 Cities Nationwide Make Music Day 2016 takes place in 35 cities (up from 22 in 2015). Major markets include: Boston, Buffalo, Chattanooga, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Madison, Nashville, NYC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego, Seattle, St Louis, and Washington DC.

Major Media Coverage

Make Music Day 2015 earned over 525 million media impressions , including significant coverage in the AP, Late Night with Seth Meyers (4 nights), Rolling Stone, Wall Street Jour- nal, NY Times, NPR, New Yorker, and many more. Spokespeople included Chad Smith and Bernie Williams.

Industry Partners

2015, music brands including Ableton, Alfred, Guitar World, Harman, Hohner, Kala, Moog, Sweetwater, Yamaha and Zildjian offered free lessons, instrument giveaways, and creative music-making events on Make Music Day, with even more planned for 2016.

For more information:

makemusicday.org

Aaron Friedman

aaron@makemusicday.org

646-283-4154  m

There are articles in Rolling Stone Magazine and several other DC neighborhoods are participating.

Here is more information:

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=202825 .



7) Can I Kick It? Screening Ong Bak at Songbyrd Music House on Tuesday, April 26th

The creators of SHAOLIN JAZZ proudly present a unique event catered to lovers of Martial Arts flicks, the music inspired by the films, and everything else in between....CAN I KICK IT?

Please join us the 4th Tuesday of every month, 6pm-9pm, at Songbyrd Music House, where a classic martial arts film is screened while a soundtrack of Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul and cinema soundbites are mixed live by DJ 2-Tone Jones.  SHAOLIN JAZZ - Art and additional visuals will also be on display.

Join us next Tues for the newest edition of CAN I KICK IT? The details:

- Tuesday April 26th, 2016
- 6pm-10pm (Film beings at 7pm)
- at Songbyrd Music House  2477 18th St NW (Adams Morgan)
- Screening "ONG BAK" starring Tony Jaa
- Drink Specials
- DJ 2-Tone Jones spinning classic Hip-Hop, Funk, and Soul

* To RSVP click here

- For video of CAN I KICK IT? click here

For additional info: shaolinjazz.com / twitter: @SHAOLIN_JAZZ37 / IG: @shaolinjazz


8) Team Carrie celebrates on May 7th at Mellow Mushroom

Let’s Celebrate Adams Morgan!

Come celebrate good health, bring awareness to breast cancer issues, and reconnect with friends & family!

Join your neighbors on Team Carrie On! AND bring your friends and family. All are welcome.

Saturday, May 7th

Race for the Cure: 5k Run/Walk, 8am start.

Team: Carrie On!


- & -


After Party: 10:30 am – 2:30pm with music from

The Get Right Band at

Mellow Mushroom

2436 18th Street NW

Join us on the National Mall this Mother's Day weekend starting with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure followed by a celebratory After Party in Adams Morgan.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (5k run/walk) has a little something for everyone. Simply enjoy watching the festivities or sign up to walk or run.

Please be sure to register for team Carrie On! .

G o to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Washington DC website ( komendcrace.info-komen.org ). Click on Register and then click on Join a Team and sign up for our team Carrie On! Please note, we are not specifically soliciting donations for Susan G. Komen although we do hope you will consider making a contribution this year to a cancer organization of your choice. One organization you might consider is Sibley Hospital’s Oncology Research Program where Carrie participated in trials during her treatment.  Donations can be made at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/sibley-memorial-hospital/ways-to-give In addition to registering for the race, it would be helpful if you would please RSVP if you plan to attend the After Party so we can get general counts.  Simply email us at Carrie9073@comcast.net .

We look forward to a fabulous celebration with you! Thank you for the continued love and support!  We feel it every day!

Much love,
Carrie and Michael

Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic - April 27th

There is a Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 5pm - 7:30pm. The site is the D.C. Department of Employment Services 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE. The D.C. Department of Employment Services and the DC Bar Pro Bono Center are working together to offer this free legal clinic.

This clinic is for aspiring or existing small business owners. Attendees will meet one-on-one with attorneys for brief advice on any legal issues their businesses may be facing.

Details are provided in the attached flyer or visit: http://doessmallbizlawclinic.eventbrite.com for more information. Please circulate amongst all parties that may be interested -- through email, handouts, word of mouth, or posts on any applicable bulletin boards.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks, and with your help, we hope to provide pro bono legal assistance to as many small businesses as possible!

Best,
Darryl

Darryl Maxwell
Managing Attorney
DC Bar Pro Bono Center
(202) 737-4700 ext. 3369
(202) 626-3474 (fax)
dmaxwell@dcbar.org
http://www.lawhelp.org/dc/ced

Bike to Work Day - May 20th - Registration is OPEN!

The 2016 Bike to Work Day web site is now live and open for registration!

Bike to Work Day: The Best Thing on Two Wheels

One of nation’s largest Bike to Work Day celebrations is on Friday, May 20th

brought to you by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) . Ride with thousands of cyclists, new and experienced,

and enjoy a healthy commute that helps improve traffic congestion and air

quality in the metropolitan Washington region. There will be free T-shirts, food, beverages and prizes for registrants who attend.

A record-breaking number of cyclists are expected to participate again this

year so register soon here: www.biketoworkmetrodc.org . The first 15,000
commuters who register receive free T-shirts (cut off date= May 12th) and are automatically entered into a chance to win one of many bikes donated by REI and BicycleSPACE.

The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is pleased to partner with CityBikes ,

BicycleSPACE and Tryst to host a pit stop in Unity Park at Columbia/Champlain and Euclid Streets from 7:30 to 9:30 am.

Say hello to our staff and volunteers who will be greeting commuters. Cyclists must register for one pit stop but are welcome to visit any of the 82 pit stops in the DC Metro region along their way to work.

All Adams Morgan businesses are welcome to offer free food and give-away items. Please contact Kristen at kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org if you would like to participate.


As part of a regional Employer Challenge, the top five companies with the

most employees registered for Bike to Work Day will be placed into a raffle

for a free catered lunch! The luncheon is exclusive to employees who

participate in this event. When registering, your employees are also invited to enter for a chance to win a free installed bike rack for your office.

See you May 20!

Commuter Connections

(800) 745-RIDE

http://www.commuterconnections.org

Taste of Adams Morgan - May 3rd, 2016

In benefit of Mary’s Center - Tuesday, May 3- 5-9pm

Mary's Center and the Adams Morgan Partnership BID would like to invite you, friends, and family to the 4th Annual Taste of Adams Morgan .

Stroll, sip, and sample your way through DC’s most vibrant neighborhood on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 , from 5-9pm at the 4th Annual Taste of Adams Morgan event in benefit of Mary’s Center.

Taste of Adams Morgan is an annual culinary stroll where over 15 local restaurants open their doors to provide tastings to 500+ attendees. All proceeds benefit Mary’s Center.

Purchase 4 ($25) or 8 ($40) tasting tickets online at www.maryscenter.org or on the day of the event at the following location: A Little Shop of Flowers (2421 18th Street, NW).

Adams Morgan’s best restaurants will serve small plates of their signature dishes to raise funds for Mary’s Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides high quality health care, education, and social services to nearly 40,000 individuals annually in the DC Metropolitan area, regardless of ability to pay.

Restaurants are still needed! Please contact Angeline Jefferson to sign up to be a participating restaurant (202) 420-7049 or ajefferson@maryscenter.org

Not familiar with Mary’s Center? Just off of 18th Street at the corner of Ontario and Kalorama, Mary’s Center’s bustling main offices have been serving the DC metro area since 1988. Entering their 25th year, with now seven locations and two mobile medical units, Mary’s Center continues to fulfill its mission of building better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services. They embrace culturally diverse communities and provide them with the highest quality of care. In 2015, we expect to provide nearly 40,000 individuals hailing from 110 countries with access to top-notch healthcare, education, and social services. Your gift will help to fuel our services that place our participants on the path toward good health, stable families, and economic independence. Learn more about Mary’s Center at: www.maryscenter.org .

Urgent meeting of the DC Nightlife and Hospitality Association (DCNHA) - April 26th

“ ALL HANDS ” MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MINIMUM WAGE AND TIP CREDIT STRATEGY AND ACTION MEETING

For Owners / Operators , Managers , Staff Leaders , Key Staff

. . . ALSO ON THE AGENDA . . .

UPDATE ON DCNHA ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

TUESDAY APRIL 26

2:30 p.m. (until 3:30)

Meeting Starts Promptly

at Town Danceboutique

2009 8 th Street NW ( 8 th & U Sts .)

Enter through Main Doors at Front of Building Very Limited Parking in Lot on North Side Metro Green / Yellow at U St . ( 10 th St . Exit )

PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WITH COLLEAGUE OWNERS/OPERATORS AND POTENTIAL DCNHA MEMBER ESTABLISHMENTS !

SPREAD THE WORD ! ALL HANDS ON DECK !

PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE TIP CREDIT !

DCRA hosts a week of workshops during DC Small Business Week - May 2-5, 2015

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs would like to invite you to the Small Business Resource Center Small Business Week!

May 2-5, 2016

Monday, May 2, 2016

DC Government Economic Development Clusters Building Bridges to Success

During these breakout sessions you will gain a better understanding of how to obtain access to capital, District government contracts, and grant opportunities.

• Licensing Process (DCRA)

• Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Grants (DMPED

• Small Business Assistance and Façade Improvement (DHCD)

• Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Program (DSLBD)

• Green Financial Incentive Grant Program (DOEE)

Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-4302), Washington, D.C. 20024

To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42190

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Planning

The purpose for which you write a business plan is almost as important as the content of the plan itself. Topics include starting-up a successful

business, the important linkages between the marketing, sales, and your financial projections, and gaining a competitive advantage.

Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: 1100 4th Street SW, 4th Floor (Room E-4302), Washington, D.C. 20024

To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42191

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

How to Open a Small Business in DC

If you are interested in learning How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA's Regulatory Process then this session is for you. During this event the SBRC will be featuring DCRA's subject experts from:

Business Licensing DivisionCorporations DivisionOccupational and Professional Licensing DivisionPermits and Inspections DivisionWeights and Measures DivisionZoning Division

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: 1100 4th Street NW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200), Washington, D.C. 20024

To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42192

All Things Non-Profit

During this workshop you will learn how to start a non-profit business (corporate registration, licensing, and tax registration) and also learn how to apply for grants available for non-profit organizations.

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200), Washington, D.C. 20024

To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42193

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Senior Entrepreneurship Program

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory (DCRA) Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) is collaborating with the D C Office of Aging (DCOA) to host its Senior Day Program for residents 60 years of age and older.
If you are interested in starting a new business or need information on sustaining an existing business, this program is for you? The program is designed to provide information on starting new and existing businesses. During this these sessions DCRA’s staff will be on hand to provide the regulatory process of the following:

·         Corporate Registration

·         Business Licensing

·         Vending & Events

·         Farmer Markets

·         Q&A

Time: 10:15 am – 11:45 am

Location: Hattie Holmes – 324 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20011

To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/41359

Business Speed Coaching

We are excited to host DCRA's SBRC first Speed Coaching event. This event is organized so that you have opportunities to network, and in a 15 minute timeslots have face-to-face sessions with District government agencies and non-profits that provide technical assistance throughout the District. Come meet with:

1. DOES

2. DSLBD

3. DOH

4. ABRA

5. OCP

6. DCSBDC

7. WDCEP

8. ZONING

9. LICENSING

10. CORPORATIONS

11. PERMITS

12. VENDING

13. LEDC

14. WACIF

15. D.C. BAR PRO BONO CENTER

Make sure to bring your questions! We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP online as space is limited.

Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Networking/Exhibitors 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm); Coaching begins promptly at 5:00 pm )

Location: 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200), Washington, D.C. 20024

To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42194

Claudia Herrera

Program Support Specialist ǀ Small Business Resource Center

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

Government of the District of Columbia

1100 4th Street, SW, Suite E268 ǀ Washington, DC 20024

(202) 442-8055 (p) ǀ (202) 478-5752 (f) ǀ (202) 427-5732 (c)

claudia.herrera@dc.gov ǀ www.dcra.dc.gov

Make sure you grade my customer service!

Web: http://grade.dc.gov

Text: (202) 499-4635

Social media: @dcra