Cover Story
Jim Henson, The Puppeteer
“As children, we all live in a world of imagination, of fantasy, and for some of us that world of make believe continues into adulthood. Certainly I’ve lived my whole life through my imagination. But the world of imagination is there for all of us-a sense of play, of pretending, of wonder. It’s there with us as we live.” (Jim Henson)
“Brace yourself,” Deborah Macanic, a project director at the Smithsonian Institution’s International Gallery, and SITES, said. “It’s going to get a little noisy down here.” .. [more]
By Gary Tischler
July 2008
health & Beauty
My obsession comes in a tube…
With all the beauty products out there claiming to boost what you already have, I tend to become overwhelmed and walk right past them. Yet there is one section of any beauty counter that I must stop by to peruse and see what is new. That counter, my obsession is mascara; I cannot live without it. I apply it multiple times a day and secretly wish that it came out of my follicles naturally. Mascara is my beauty obsession! Whether it’s clear or dark brown for the perfect daytime look or my personal favorite big, black and full for a night time look (or day). In other words, I will not leave the house without a fresh coat!.... [more]
By Charlene Louis
July 2008
the commercial insider
Done Deals in the Market:
3001 M Street:
Plans are underway for the former CD Warehouse space to open as a new IceBerry (www.iceberryus.com) Yogurt store. There are several locations in the Virginia area and this would be their first DC location. The summer seems to foster new yogurt concepts as Mr. Yogato opened on 17th Street in Dupont Circle recently and many more are looking in the area for space. ... [more]
By Andrew O’Neill
July 2008
IN COUNTRY
Ashland Farm
A Stone & frame manor house on 340 lovely acres (6 parcels). Wonderful estate setting features stone walls, terraces, stunning gardens, azalea & boxwood, 2 sparkling ponds, pastoral views, 2 cottages, 200’ indoor riding arena, barns and stables (28 stalls), several run-in & equipment sheds, board fenced pastures... [more]
the georgetowner
July 2008
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Chapter ten
Diary of a Georgetowner
Still growing and prospering, Georgetown looks forward to a decade of watching with interest the activity on the other side of Rock Creek where the new capital is slowly rising. The cornerstone for the President’s House has been laid, and speculation in Federal City lots has begun. Building activity in Georgetown itself is continuing at an even greater pace. Georgetown Seminary Visitation Convent, and three new churches will rise in the 1790s; on the other hand fifteen taverns will be in friendly competition. A half dozen newspapers come and go; a bank is organized; Charles C. Burnett, the silversmith, establishes his business here; and Dr. Thornton draws up the plans for the Capitol. There is vitality and energy and elegant living... [more]
Edited by David Roffman
July 2008
dc diary
A Long Day at City Council
On Thursday, July 15, the DC Council had its final meeting before the summer recess. By the Home Rule Charter, the District’s Constitution drafted by Congress in 1974, the Council goes on recess from July 15 until September 15. The last meeting before recess every year is always a long one, and this year was no different..... [more]
By Jack Evans
July 2008
town topics
Upcoming Events
July 31 Penn Quarter Breakfast Meeting (8:15 am) at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment (575 7th Street, NW)
Between 8:15 and 8:40, the museum will serve a continental breakfast. Announcements will begin at 8:40 followed by five minute presentations from each of the six invited candidates of the DC Council. The candidates will take questions after all of them have had the opportunity to speak.... [more]
the georgetowner
July 2008
The village
The BZA Hearings Live! Who Knew?
Evermay, a private four-acre historic (208 years old) landmark on 28th Street NW, is owned by Harry L. Belin, whose grandfather, international diplomat F. Lammot Belin, bought Evermay in 1923.
Lammot Belin and his wife, Frances, created Evermay’s much-admired gardens in 1931. They also restored the 22-room house designed in the early 1790s by Nicholas King, surveyor of the City of Washington... [more]
By Joseph Frye
July 2008
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