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Morning! Actress and DMV native Jayme Lawson made some people big mad when she said Baltimore was part of the DMV. What do you think — crazy or true?
What's CITY Talking About
DC Schools Affected By Storm Forecast
Some schools in the D.C. area plan to dismiss classes early today or switch to remote learning ahead of a storm that could bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and possibly even tornadoes. [Washington Post 🔒]
Ric Grenell Moving Out of Leadership Role at Kennedy Center
Ric Grenell plans to leave his role as President of the Kennedy Center today, although he's still expected to be an unpaid consultant. He'll be succeeded by Matt Floca, the vice president of facilities operations. [Axios]
Federal Architectural Commission Extends Reach To DC Schools
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts — mostly appointed by Trump — said the proposed design for D.C.’s 47-year-old Burrville Elementary doesn’t comply with Trump’s vision for D.C. They asked the architects to go back to the drawing board, this time with a more classical style in mind. [The 51st]
Judge Hits Pause On MD ICE Warehouse
Last week, a federal judge paused the construction of a new ICE warehouse in Maryland’s Washington County, citing environmental concerns in a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general. Now, the court has two weeks to review the case, which could set an important precedent. [WAMU]
DC Restaurants Face New Round of ICE Enforcement
The new round of federal immigration enforcement hitting D.C. restaurants is more widespread and well organized than ever. Some businesses face losing a significant amount of their staff. Tim Carman of the Washington Post explains what it means for the workforce, the restaurants — and you. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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Free Performances at The Hopkins Bloomberg Center
The Peabody Performance Series brings world-class music and dance to Washington, DC, with free performances at The Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. Enjoy a spring season of jazz, classical music, and dance featuring Peabody faculty, students, alumni, and guest artists. Reserve free tickets and learn more at washingtondc.jhu.edu.
What To Do
Monday, March 16
- 🧘 Gentle Yoga in the Galleries at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
- 🎵 Local Tunes: The M.F.C./Powerband at Rhizome (Takoma)
- 🧚 Profs & Pints: Terrors of Irish Fairlylore at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 💋 XOXO Book Club at Solid State Books (H St. NE)
Tuesday, March 17
- 🇮🇪 Profs & Pints: Ireland’s Fight for Freedom at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🎵 Tune: Solomon Gottfried and Jacob Sacks at Rhizome (Takoma)
- 📵 Analog Night at the Portrait Gallery (Chinatown)
- 🎤 The Pocket Open Mic (Truxton Circle)
- 📎 Free Tax Help at Anacostia Neighborhood Library
- 🌎 Growing up as a Third Culture Kid at Northeast Library
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Don’t miss the joy of ‘Body Beautiful’
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC presents their spring concert, Body Beautiful — featuring pop songs celebrating body positivity, including “This is Me,” “Beautiful,” and “I Am the Body Beautiful.” The concert also features the premiere of a new piece from the PORTRAITS Project titled “Adior.” Additional songs include “I Sing the Body Electric,” “Beautiful City,” and “Scars to Your Beautiful”. March 25 at 7:30pm at National City Christian Church. Tickets and info at GMCW.org.
🌸 The Yoshinos around the Tidal Basin aren’t the only cherry blossom game in town! For the impatient among us, look out for the hot pink Okame cherry, which bloom 1 - 2 weeks earlier.
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