Archive for June, 2006
Is Balducci’s Back In Gallery Place/Penn Quarter?
A GP Living reader spoke with a construction worker who confirmed that Balducci’s is, once again, going to be occupying the Jefferson space! However, we haven’t found any official news – oh, the drama!
Potato Valley Cafe Coming To Penn Quarter!
Pat wrote in to inform us of the following: Hi, I wanted to pass on that there is construction going on near the clara barton lobby entrance. The brown paper on the windows is gone and, according to construction workers, the Potato Valley cafe is coming in. Here’s a link to the one in Annapolis. [...]
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Starts Today!
The 40th Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival starts today and runs through July 11th! Check out the schedule of events. All events take place on the National Mall between 7th and 14th streets west of the capital. Program schedules are broken up into the following topics: Alberta Native Basketry New Orleans Nuestra Música Evening Concerts Here [...]
Grocery Store Alert: Jefferson Space Activity?
Seconds ago, Corey emailed us with the following info: FYI, Saw a truck unloading small items into the Balducci’s space, but not sure whether it means anything. Any buzz? Has anyone seen more activity or spoken with the construction workers?
Smithsonian American Art & Portrait Gallery Opening Event Info (July 1)
GPLiving readers should expect to see several postings about the Smithsonian American Art & Portrait Gallery in the next few days – and rightfully so! The museum has been closed for 6 years while undergoing extensive renovation. It is a cornerstone of our neighborhood and it’s about to come back to life. Opening Day Events [...]
Pedicabs Coming To Gallery Place!
GPLiving was out and about a few days ago and noticed a Pedicab rolling up 7th St. Too bad we didn’t have the camera handy! We thought this was just a freak occurrence of an “independent pedicab driver” testing the waters for business. Today, however, we learn that full fledged pedicab service is expected to [...]
