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otice Of Public Hearing on recertification Application For Adams Morgan Partnership Inc.
At the March 8th, 2016 AMPBID Board meeting, the board voted affirmatively (13 yes, 1 no and 1 abstention) to approve the 5 Year Business Plan for 2017 through 2021.
The 5 Year Plan was sent on Wednesday March 9th to the Mayor and Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) with a resolution that requests that the Adams Morgan Partnership BID be reauthorized for another 5 year term. Our current term is set to expire on September 30, 2016.
We received the following notice on May 6:
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 6 of the Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996 (“Act”), D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.06, the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) will hold a public hearing on the recertification application of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District.
The public hearing will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Suite 805S, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the DSLBD Director Ana R. Harvey sent a letter to the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District, announcing her preliminary determination that the filing criteria set forth in D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.04 have been met and that the application is otherwise in conformity with the Act.
The public hearing will determine whether the BID plan meets the purposes of the Act, the definition of BID activity set forth in D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.02, and all other BID application requirements.
The BID application is available for review by the public during normal business hours on weekdays at 1640 Columbia Road, N.W., in the offices of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District; at 441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 850N, in the offices of DSLBD; and on http://www.adamsmorganonline.org/about/documents and http://dslbd.dc.gov/AMPBID.
DSLBD invites the public to testify at the public hearing. Witnesses should bring a copy of their written testimony to the public hearing. Additional written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record, if received before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Written statements may be submitted by e-mail to lincoln.lashley@dc.gov or mailed to: Lincoln Lashley, DSLBD, 441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 850N, Washington, DC 20001.
The public hearing record will close five business days following the conclusion of the hearing, or Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Persons submitting written statements for the record should observe this deadline.
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dams Morgan Summer Concerts continue on Saturday June 4
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#AdMoSummerConcerts
We took Memorial Day Weekend off -- the concert series resumes Saturday.
Here is the remaining lineup:
Jelly Roll Mortals – June 4
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.
Goin' Goin' Gone – June 11
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 Todd Baker - June 25th
Dave Ihmels – fresh off his new album – “The Severe Angels” and Todd Baker (violinist for the Cravin’ Dogs), have been making music together for more than five years. Dave’s originals are varied and fun, but they play some great covers as well. The violin and guitar mix makes listening to them an enchanting and mesmerizing experience.
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 June 4 (moved from 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 contact Brian Barrie at bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org as soon as possible. Thanks!
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dams Morgan Movie Nights continue on June 7
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#AdMoMovieNights
Two movies down, Three to go.
The films are shown on consecutive Tuesday evenings at the Marie Reed School soccer field at 18th and California Streets, NW — which happens to be perfect for throwing a picnic blanket down before the film starts.
The first 50 people each night will get a sweet treat from
Tryst
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BicycleSPACE
will be providing Bike Valet services for all of the movie nights
Food and drinks are welcome -- please leave your alcohol and pets at home.
The Marie Reed PTA will be selling snacks.
The remaining lineup:
June 7th - School of Rock
June 14th - Pretty in Pink
June 21st - New date due to rain
- Inside Out (was the overwhelming winner in the poll in Popville)
** as an added feature we will also show a Pixar Short Films Collection
this night **
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:
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Offer brown bag dinners where people call ahead and pick up food and bring to the field;
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Sell dry goods from a table at the field before the movie (you need to bring your own tables, goods and staff for this)
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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 PTA will be selling refreshments most nights.
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rill from Ipanema discount for locals
Looking for a good deal on a meal without leaving the neighborhood? Just show your ID that includes your 20009 zip code and you'll recieve 10% off food at The Grill from Ipanema (not valid on Happy Hour or Brunch).
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alorama Park Grand Re-Opening on June 4
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Join neighbors and friends at Kalorama Park's Grand Re-Opening and Community Day Ceremony, Saturday June 4th, from 11a-3:30p.
There's lots to celebrate: Not only do neighborhood kids have new playgrounds but the adults have a new central seating area to relax in with more benches, trees and landscaping. Best of all is what you don't see: a sustainable stormwater system underground that greatly benefits the Rock Creek Watershed.
The spectacular
Sitar Arts Center
will be hosting an Arts Table for neighborhood kids…
Mint Gym
will be holding two free classes (the first is a circuit class starting at 11am)… Our pals at
Urban Dwell
are sponsoring Mr. Lilo at 12:30, a bilingual musician and kid favorite… the awesome Glen’s Market will have some surprises for us…
And that's IN ADDITION to local BlueGrass Band By and By at 11:30 and the James Benson Jazz Quartet in the afternoon.
Meet some of the coolest neighborhood non-profits too…plus City Councilwoman Brianne Nadeau joins us at 11:30…our neighborhood ANC Commissioners will be there and of course, Mayor Muriel Bowser at 1pm.
It’s a good ol fashioned Community Day…and it’s all free. Stop by and join the celebration...
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uisine des Artistes at the DC Art Center on June 23
Showcasing the talents of local area chefs and artists, Cuisine des Artistes is a dinner happening. In this rare union, gastronomical, visual, theatrical, and literary artists join forces to create a feast for the senses featuring the most delicious edible art. With entertainment by performing artists, design by visual artists, and food created by culinary artists, Cuisine des Artistes is more than an event, it’s a phenomenon.
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a Fourchette Closing,
Los Cuates Moving In
After 38 years of serving fine French cuisine on 18th Street, La Fourchette will bid adieu on June 11.
"The Chauvets are planning to shut down their Adams Morgan mainstay on June 11. The French natives first came to Washington when Pierre Chauvet was hired as the chef at the Dutch Embassy. He also served as a personal chef to late Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, a gig that launched the Chauvets into the orbit of presidents and other luminaries.
Since 1978, they have operated La Fourchette, where Pierre Chauvet has served as chef and his wife as hostess and manager of most of its operations."
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elcome To Ababa Ethiopian Restaurant
The official opening isn't until next week, but we wanted to go ahead and welome Ababa Ethiopian Restaurant to Adams Morgan. They're located at 2106 18th St. and will be open 10am-12am Sundays, 11am-2am Monday through Thursday, and 10am-2am Friday and Saturday.
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Metered parking adjusts to $2.30 an hour in all zones
