Shaw Main Streets is a commercial revitalization and historic preservation nonprofit. We make the Shaw neighborhood thrive! Shaw Main Streets, Inc.
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(SMS) is a non-profit organization facilitating a community-driven process to revitalize the 7th and 9th Street commercial corridors of the Shaw area following a comprehensive four-point strategy of organization, public outreach and marketing, physical improvements, and economic development. Shaw Main Streets is dedicated to helping residents, businesses and property owners, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders work together across the boundaries of race, income, sector, politics, and geography to enhance their respective talents and resources in order to increase the economic competitiveness of the area, to develop, nurture, and support historic preservation in the neighborhoods, and to improve the quality of life for everyone. Through the SMS program the neighborhoods making up the Shaw target area will become an even more attractive and exciting place for residents and visitors alike to live, work, play, and pray. The Shaw Main Streets target area is roughly bounded by K Street at the south, Florida Avenue/U Street on the north, 7th Street on the east, and 9th Street on the west. The organization’s outreach and influence, however, will not be necessarily limited by these boundaries. Shaw Main Street’s goal is to establish a sustainable, self-sufficient but integrated business district where residents and visitors can find everything they might need within this vibrant, walkable community. Our Main Street program will support the work of volunteers to make Shaw an even more attractive and exciting place for residents and visitors alike to live, work, shop, play, and pray.
(SMS) is a non-profit organization facilitating a community-driven process to revitalize the 7th and 9th Street commercial corridors of the Shaw area following a comprehensive four-point strategy of organization, public outreach and marketing, physical improvements, and economic development. Shaw Main Streets is dedicated to helping residents, businesses and property owners, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders work together across the boundaries of race, income, sector, politics, and geography to enhance their respective talents and resources in order to increase the economic competitiveness of the area, to develop, nurture, and support historic preservation in the neighborhoods, and to improve the quality of life for everyone. Through the SMS program the neighborhoods making up the Shaw target area will become an even more attractive and exciting place for residents and visitors alike to live, work, play, and pray. The Shaw Main Streets target area is roughly bounded by K Street at the south, Florida Avenue/U Street on the north, 7th Street on the east, and 9th Street on the west. The organization’s outreach and influence, however, will not be necessarily limited by these boundaries. Shaw Main Street’s goal is to establish a sustainable, self-sufficient but integrated business district where residents and visitors can find everything they might need within this vibrant, walkable community. Our Main Street program will support the work of volunteers to make Shaw an even more attractive and exciting place for residents and visitors alike to live, work, shop, play, and pray.
Mission: Stated succinctly, the mission of Shaw Main Streets is "To make Shaw a better place to live, work, shop, play and pray." (Adopted by the Shaw Main Streets Board of Directors, 2003) Shaw Main Streets will accomplish this mission in partnership with the community by achieving the following goals: * Support and strengthen existing businesses and recruit new businesses that meet the needs of the community. * Promote mixed-use development that integrates small local business development/revitalization with opportunities for local resident affordable housing. * Encourage responsible property revitalization and stewardship, including historic preservation. * Create a unique inner-city environment in Shaw serving as a destination point to attract visitors that subsidizes (adds value) to the local economy. * Promote a stable and safe environment in the Shaw commercial district. * Enhance access through improvements in transportation, parking, and other infrastructure. * Maximize stakeholder consultation/participation in commercial development and resident support of local businesses.
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Last Minute Gift Shopping Tip
Looking for unique last minute gifts? Check out the #ShawVirtualHolidayArtMarket featuring the work of 18 #DMV artists. Includes prints, jewelry, apparel, photographs, paintings, mixed media & much more.
https://artallnightdcshaw.com/artists
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Watch the ceremonial resolution presentation ceremony for #shawdc's 'Little Ethiopia' on Facebook Live today, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 12:30 PM featuring The Council of the District of Columbia members @BrianneKNadeau and @CMBrandonTodd and Ethiopian Ambassador Fitsum Arega
Read the ceremonial resolutionhttps://lims.dccouncil.us/downloads/LIMS/46028/Introduction/CER23-0337-Introduction.pdf
#loveshaw👄#shawdc #littleethiopiadc #sistercities #addis
Carter G. Woodson Virtual Birthday Celebration, 12/19/20!
This year's celebration of the birthday of the Father of Black History will be a virtual event. Woodson was born 145 years ago. The event, hosted by Shaw's Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site @nps.cawo starts at 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
https://facebook.com/NPS.CAWO
https://www.youtube.com/c/ASALHTV
#shawdc #loveshaw #shawhistory #dchistory DC Preservation League Cultural Tourism DC Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6E MidCity DC
HAPPY SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!
Small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhood. In a year that has proven to be one of the most challenging in memory, Shaw's businesses have faced unprecedented challenges. Some have successfully pivoted, adopting unfamiliar practices such as takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, and creating parklets and streateries. Others closed their doors for good, and 13 opened their doors for the first time, adjusting their plans and expectations.
For the 11th consecutive year, Shaw Main Streets celebrated Small Business Saturday with ribbon cuttings for new businesses, although the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated that the ribbons were virtual ones. Please watch this video to meet the entrepreneurs behind some of our newest businesses and see what they have to offer.
Our 13 newest businesses are:
1914 BY KOLBEN, 1914 9TH ST, NW
ANDY’S PIZZA, 2012-2014 9TH ST, NW
ECHO PARK, 2016 9TH ST, NW
ELECTRIC COOL-AID, 512 RHODE ISLAND AVE, NW
ELITE DOMINICAN HAIR SALON, 803 FLORIDA AVE, NW
EMMY SQUARED, 1924 8TH ST, NW
OYSTER, OYSTER, 1440 8TH ST, NW
PEARL’S BAGELS, 1017 7TH ST, NW
PRESCRIPTION CHICKEN, 1819 7TH ST, NW
RUMI’S KITCHEN, 640 L ST, NW
TAQUERIA XOCHI, 924 U ST, NW
SALON REVIVE, 944 FLORIDA AVE, NW (New Location)
WHOLE FOODS, 967 FLORIDA AVE, NW
Thank you to everyone who came out to shop in our commercial corridor today for supporting some of the city’s best small businesses. Please remember that the over 300 businesses, old and new, in central Shaw need your support every day, not just on Small Business Saturday and during the holiday season.
Thanks to Streetz Media, Three 8 Communications and Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen for helping to recognize our new businesses through the preparation of the virtual ribbon cutting video.
@SmallBizDC @NationalMainStreetCenter #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #LoveShaw💋
#FREEMONEY!! We're counting down to #SmallBusinessSaturday in Shaw and making it rain SHAWBICKS to spend at participating businesses in the Shaw neighborhood! You could snag $20 to spend at the location of your choice. We'll be doing Instagram giveaways on #BlackFriday starting at noon. Enter, win and #ShopinShaw this Small Business Saturday!
Visit www.GiftRocker.com/SHAWBUCKS for participating locations!
Shaw Main Streets's cover photo
The Art All Night 2020: Virtual Edition Talent Showcases are back tonight tonight and tomorrow at 7:00 pm. Get the family and get ready for srteaming content from talent across our city. Don't bother with dinner, Shaw has the best selctions to accompnay tonight's shows. Find selections for the entire family at www.DCArtAllNightShaw.com and make sure to try Shaw-based delivery and ordering platfrom DC To-GoGo.
Then head to www.DCArtAllNight.org and sit back and enjoy the show and some delicious #ShawDelivery. Happy Art All Night!
Shop the Art All Night DC Shaw Virtual Art Market, featuring painting, mixed media, photography, jewelry, wearable art & more by #DMV artists. 100% of all sales go to the artists. https://artallnightdcshaw.com/artists Thanks to DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
& DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
for their support of DC Art All Night
Watch the first two nights of DC Art All Night Showcase performances tonight @ http://dcartallnight.org & order dinner & drinks to go from DC To-GoGo or your favorite @shawdc bars & restaurants. See almost 50 options at https://artallnightdcshaw.com/food-drink Thanks to DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities & DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
Tonight, 09/18/20: Night One of the Art All Night DC 2020 Virtual Edition Showcases!
Be sure to catch Art All Night DC in Shaw perpetual favorite Christylez Bacon headlining the first night of streaming content presented as part of this year's virtual festival.
And don't miss Aaron Abernathy's performance at #shaw's DC9 Nightclub.
To view the streaming content, go to dcartallnight.org.
Be sure to return on Saturday, 09/19/20, Friday, 09/25/20 and Saturday, 09/26/20 for the other three Showcase nights.
And if you're hungry and thirsty, check out the #shawdc restaurants and bars that are offering food and drinks for delivery and pickup. If you haven't tried the DC To-GoGo delivery service, this is a perfect time to order in while you enjoy the show!
A full list of Shaw bars and restaurants offering takeout and delivery can be found at https://www.artallnightdcshaw.com/food-drink
And after the show, check out some great art at the Art All Night DC Shaw Virtual Art Market https://www.artallnightdcshaw.com/artists
Enjoy the night!
SIGN THE PETITION SUPPORTING THE 9TH STREET MURAL PROJECT TODAY!
Shaw Main Streets is applying for funding from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ Public Art Building Communities grant program for the 9th Street Mural Project. The project would bring new murals to blank walls and rolldown doors along 9th Street, NW and in Blagden Alley’s DC Alley Museum.
This series of murals will celebrate women in the arts, featuring an all-female lineup of established muralists who will invite emerging artists to work alongside them on their respective installations.
Shaw Main Streets has brought many public art installations to the neighborhood over the last several years that have generated thousands of social media posts. Thank you for showing these artists’ work some love!
Now we need your signature on the Change.org petition to demonstrate community support for this fiscal year 2021 grant application to be submitted July 17, 2020. Please support the 9th Street Mural Project today!
http://chng.it/49wzYtq9Lr
Thanks for your support!
Help Bring New Murals to 9th Street and the DC Alley Museum!
Shaw Main Streets is applying for funding from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities' Public Art Building Communities grant program to enhance the DC Alley Museum in Blagden Alley and add new murals to several walls on 9th Street, NW in Shaw.
Presentations on this project will be made during the ANC 6E virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM. A presentation was almso made at ANC 2F's July 1, 2020 meeting.
ANC 6E Meeting Information:
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Link for the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87918777639
Meeting ID: 879 1877 7639 Password: 329011
Use the Raise Hand function to ask a question during the meeting.
Dial In number for the meeting:
+1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 879 1877 7639 Password: 329011
Press *9 to ask a question during the meeting.
Online petitions will be available shortly allowing you to show your support for this initiative. Watch this space for updates.
(Final mural locations are pending property owner approval.)
Help Bring New Murals to 9th Street and the DC Alley Museum!
Shaw Main Streets is applying for funding from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities' Public Art Building Communities grant program to enhance the DC Alley Museum in Blagden Alley and add new murals to several walls on 9th Street, NW in Shaw.
Presentations on this project will be made during the ANC 2F virtual meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM and the ANC 6E virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM.
Visit the following sites for meeting details:
ANC 2F: http://www.anc2f.org/blog/2020/06/28/anc-2f-july-virtual-meeting-agenda/
ANC 6E: http://anc6e.org/meeting-7-7-20
Online petitions will be available shortly allowing you to show your support for this initiative. Watch this space for updates.
(Final mural locations are pending property owner approval.)
A new addition to #ShawDelivery!
GOOD NEWS! Delivery & Take Out begins tomorrow - Friday 3/27. Enjoy your KBBQ favorites plus 50% off all Soju, Beer & Wine! 5:00-10:00pm daily.
Take Out: Call 202.525.4167
Delivery: https://www.trycaviar.com/m/gogi-yogi-16199
Thanks for your support!
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#StayHome and get everything you need from SHAW delivered to your door. View a full list of #ShawTakeout options on the Shaw Mains Streets Website.
http://www.shawmainstreets.org/news/Shaw_Restaurants_Offer_Takeout_and_Delivery_During_Coronavirus_Crisis_
**Please remember to enjoy responsibly and safely by following these important guidelines:
1. Minimize Human Contact
2. Disinfect containers upon arrival
3. Re-plate and reheat food before eating
4. Discard containers
5. Thoroughly wash your hands
6. Refrain from sharing
7. Enjoy
And remember to tip generously in support of our hospitality industry during this pandemic.
It’s almost dinner time and some of our amazing neighborhood bars and restaurants here in #SHAW are offering #delivery and #takeout options. Here’s a glimpse at just a few of Shaw’s top dining destinations. So tonight, #SaveOurRestaurants and grab some #ShawTakeOut for dinner. We will get through this. #DineinShaw #LoveShaw
Make Plans for Dinner Tonight: #ShawTakeout—Updated Carryout & Delivery Options!
Shaw Main Streets bars and restaurants aren't able to offer dine-in service right now, but you can order your favorite dishes and alcoholic beverages from many of Shaw's best for carryout and delivery!
Visit http://www.shawmainstreets.org/news/Shaw_Restaurants_Offer_Takeout_and_Delivery_During_Coronavirus_Crisis_
for a list of options, updated daily. Hours are subject to change based on demand, health concerns and government regulations.
The list currently includes:
All Purpose
Beau Thai Shaw
The Capital Burger
Convivial
The Dabney
Dacha Cafe
Declaration Shaw
Espita Mezcaleria
Green Almond Pantry
Haikan
Hanumanh
Ivy and Coney
Kinship
La Jambe
Lulu's Winegarden
Maxwell Park
Modern Liquors
Morris American Bar
Nellie's Sports Bar
Nina May Restaurant
Pizza D'Oro
Red Toque Kebab
Service Bar
Seylou Bakery & Mill
Shaw's Tavern
Tiger Fork
Unconventional Diner
Shaw's restaurants and bars and their employees need your support if they are to survive and be able to continue to serve you after this emergency.
So carry out and have Shaw food and drink delivered often!
On Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM, join Councilmember Charles Allen for a groundbreaking ceremony for 1547 7th Street, NW. The redeveloped building will house a second DC location of Balkan restaurant chain @ambar_capitol_hill ! #shawdc #loveshaw💋
Groundbreaking Ceremony for 1547 7th Street, NW, Monday, 03/165/20, 11:00 AM!
The building on the southeast corner of 7th and Q Streets, NW has been vacant for decades, since W & W Liquors closed. After several fits and starts, the renovation of the building and construction of an addition (where a Metrobus crashed into the building!) starts with a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 11:00 AM. Join Ward 6 Councilmember Charles W Allen and neighborhood leaders for the kickoff!
Thanks Eater DC for the shout out! We'll see everyone soon for a sip and a bite. Check out all the options Shaw has to offer by downloading our mobile app #DineInShaw from the app store. Bon Appetit!
Forever a vibrant neighborhood, Shaw's dining scene has lots to offer
VOTE TODAY!
Shaw, Washington, D.C.'s own Buttercream Bakeshop is up for #RetaileroftheYear from DC Chamber of Commerce and
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development! Show this #shawdc #sweetspot and owner Tiffany MacIsaac some love! #loveshaw💋
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020SmallBizAwards
TODAY, 3:00 PM : "Eyewitness to History,: Walter Fauntroy on Civil Rights, Shaw, Home Rule, Apartheid and Faith"
FREE Black History Month event. During 50 years as pastor of Shaw's New Bethel Baptist Church and 20 years as DC's first elected delegate to Congress, Rev. Walter Fauntroy was often "in the room when it happened." He was at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s side at the 1963 March on Washington,. He watched Lyndon Johnson sign the Civil Rights Act. He walked through the ruins of Shaw with Robert. Kennedy after the 1968 riots. He led Urban Renewal effortstgat resulted in new schools and housing in Shaw. He campaigned for Home Rule for DC alongside Marion Barry and led protests at the South African Embassy. He celebrated countless events in the life of the community and Church members.
On February 22, 2020, at 3:00 PM, Rev. Fauntroy will reminisce about the people he has known and the history he has lived at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1739 9th Street, NW. Fauntroy will be interviewed by Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander Padro and NBBC Pastor Dexter Nuttal as historic photographs are projected. No tickets or reservations are required.
#shaw #shawdc #loveshaw💋 #shawhistory #dchistory #dchistoryandculture #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #dccouncil #martinlutherkingjr #martinlutherking #robertfkennedy #rfk #rosaparks #dchomerule #marionbarry #correttascottking #lyndonjohnson #richardnixon #nelsonrockefeller #congressionalblackcaucus #shirleychisolm #charlesrangel #apartheid #southafrica #urbanrenewal #washingtondc #howarduniversity @ New Bethel Baptist Church, Washington DC
Eyewitness to History: Walter Fauntroy on Civil Rights, Shaw, Home Rule, Apartheid and Faith, 02/22/20!
During the course of 50 years as pastor of Shaw's New Bethel Baptist Church and 20 years as DC's first elected delegate to Congress, Walter Fauntroy was often 'in the room when it happened." He was by Martin Luther King, Jr.'s side during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, watched President Lyndon Baines Johnson sign the 1964 Civil Rights Act, walked through the ruins of Shaw with Robert F. Kennedy after the 1968 riots, led Urban Renewal Efforts that resulted in new housing, schools and other buildings in Shaw, campaigned for Home Rule for DC alongside Marion Barry, protested at the South African Embassy with Coretta Scott King, and celebrated countless events in the lives of church members.
On Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 3:00 PM, Reverend Fauntroy will reminisce about the people he has known and the history he has lived in a Black History Month event at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1739 9th Street, NW. Fauntroy will be interviewed by Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander Padro and NBBC Pastor Dexter Nuttall as historic photographs are projected. This event is free, and no tickets or reservations are required.
Presented by Shaw Main Streets and New Bethel Baptist Church.
#DrinkinShaw to celebrate Hanukkah! Check out Ivy and Coney on the Today Show
Check out "Chai-vy and Cohen- y" this holiday season in Shaw.!
During the holidays, the Washington, D.C., dive bar Ivy and Coney turns into Chai-vy and Cohen-y as it gets into the Hanukkah spirit. Watch as the 3rd hour of TODAY’s Alex Ficquette takes a closer look.
See everyone today at the City Market at O Street tree lighting festival where we are celebrating Small Business Saturday! We’re giving $20 to #ShopinShaw or #DineinShaw to the first 100 people to visit the Shaw Tent! Plus enter the gingerbread challenge by building a graham cracker gingerbread house with your crew, play Shaw bingo for tons of gift cards and sip on warm (spiked optional) complimentary beverages! Happy Small Business Saturday! #ShopSmall
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The Art All Night 2020: Virtual Edition Talent Showcases are back tonight tonight and tomorrow at 7:00 pm. Get the family and get ready for srteaming content from talent across our city. Don't bother with dinner, Shaw has the best selctions to accompnay tonight's shows. Find selections for the entire family at www.DCArtAllNightShaw.com and make sure to try Shaw-based delivery and ordering platfrom DC To-GoGo. Then head to www.DCArtAllNight.org and sit back and enjoy the show and some delicious #ShawDelivery. Happy Art All Night!
Shop the Art All Night DC Shaw Virtual Art Market, featuring painting, mixed media, photography, jewelry, wearable art & more by #DMV artists. 100% of all sales go to the artists. https://artallnightdcshaw.com/artists Thanks to DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities & DC Department of Small and Local Business Development for their support of DC Art All Night
Watch the first two nights of DC Art All Night Showcase performances tonight @ http://dcartallnight.org & order dinner & drinks to go from DC To-GoGo or your favorite @shawdc bars & restaurants. See almost 50 options at https://artallnightdcshaw.com/food-drink Thanks to DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities & DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
It’s almost dinner time and some of our amazing neighborhood bars and restaurants here in #SHAW are offering #delivery and #takeout options. Here’s a glimpse at just a few of Shaw’s top dining destinations. So tonight, #SaveOurRestaurants and grab some #ShawTakeOut for dinner. We will get through this. #DineinShaw #LoveShaw
Who’s ready for Art All Night DC: Come Along for a "Shawtastic Voyage"?! In a few short hours the neighborhood comes to life with #art, music, performances, and tons of all FREE activations until 3 a.m. ⏰ https://www.artallnightdcshaw.com #loveshaw #202creates #artnightshaw #shawtasticvoyage #aanshaw19
The countdown to a #Shawtastic Voyage is ON! Art All Night DC returns next Saturday, 9.14, with 30 FREE activations of painting, photography, projections, crafts, fashion, live music, dance, poetry, and DIY activities. Visit artallnightdcshaw.com to volunteer and learn more. #savethesaturdate #artallnight #artallnightdc #dineinshaw#shopinshaw #loveshaw #202creates #shawDC #DArtists #ArtDC #FreeInDC
We are excited to welcome new businesses to Shaw next week at our bi-annual Ribbon Cutting with Director Whitfield of DSLBD and other officials and distingusied guests. Join us by signing up for details at www.ShawMainStreets.org
Eat.Drink.Shaw. is Coming to The Hioward Theatre, April 24, 2019! The Shaw neighborhood’s annual celebration of the best food and drink its restaurants and bars have to offer is back! Join us for a night of stellar cuisine, cocktails, and beers from this year's Host Committee of chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and brewers. Enjoy unlimited tastings, beer, wine, and soft drinks throughout the evening plus live music and dancing and complimentary valet parking. Doors open at 7pm. The Eat.Drink.Shaw. hosts are a who's who of DC's thriving dining scene in the Shaw neighborhood destination. The Host Committee includes The Capital Burger, Chaplin's, Cortez, Declaration, Dino's Grotto, Drink Company, Gaslight Tavern DC, Gogi Yogi, Grand Cata Latin Wine Shop, Green Almond Pantry, Mason Dixie Biscuit Co., Nicecream, Po Boy Jim Bar & Grill, Red Toque Café, Right Propery Brewing, Roy Boys, San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar, Service Bar, Seylou Bakery & Mill, Sugar Shack Donuts DC - Shaw, Supra Restaurant, and Zeppelin. Live entertainment by Christylez Bacon and Bee Boisseau, a free photo booth, a gift bag and complimentary valet parking are included in the $80 ticket, a $300 value. Tickets arftre available at https://eatdrinkshaw2019.eventbrite.com The Howard Theatre is located at 620 T Street, NW, on the same block as the northern entrance to the Shaw-Howard University station on Metro's Green Line. Complimentary valet parking will be located in front of the theater. Proceeds from the event support Shaw Main Streets’ economic revitalization and historic preservation activities in central Shaw. The organization has led the transformation of central Shaw since 2003. For sponsorship information, email [email protected] or call 202-265-SHAW.
Tonight is the night! Start off your night at the Welcome Lounge (7th and R NW) at the Main Lot to pick up your map and glow-in-the dark swag! Let’s go! #ShawGlows
In 48 hours, it’s time to get in line!! After you hit our Welcome Center, head to the #ShawGlows parade featuring @bataladc drummers and @sokatribe Caribbean dancers. It starts at 9p at 625 T St NW!
This year... #ShawGlows! We’re a little more than one week away from one of the biggest nights of the year - Shaw’s 7th Annual Art All Night experience. Explore Shaw’s gorgeous galleries, bars, restaurants, and outdoor activations, all lit up for Shaw’s glow-in-the dark edition of Art All Night. This week, we’ll be highlighting all of the glow-rios artists and experiences participating in Shaw’s Art All Night. So get your glow sticks ready, and join us for an all night adventure through your favorite DC neighborhood. #ArtAllNightDC
Explore Shaw in '68 with Shaw Main Streets On April 4, 1968, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, TN. As word reached Washington, DC, neighborhoods throughout the city exploded in anger and pain, fire and looting. Half a century later, the Shaw neighborhood is still recovering from the aftereffects of the 1968 uprisings. "Shaw in '68: An Oral History" is the first in a series of short videos created by Shaw Main Streets and Long Story Short Media using archival photographs and film footage from 1968, and oral histories collected by the DC Public Library's Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, "Shaw in '68" brings to life the events that forever changed the neighborhood. Neighborhood leaders like Ibrahim Mumin and Jackie Hart recall the emotions that they and their neighbors felt as Shaw was torn apart. Additional videos are in production and will be available this summer. The "Shaw in '68" project is supported by Humanities DC and the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Office, and funded in part by the United States Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. Additional funding was provided by Douglas Development Corporation. To continue exploring 1968 in Shaw, please join us for a walking tour of 7th Street focusing on the 1968 riots and their aftermath: Shaw 1968: A Walking Tour Saturday, April 7, 2018, 1:00 PM. Meet at pocket park at southeast corner of 7th Street and New York Avenue, NW. Free. No tickets or reservations required. Seventh Street in Shaw was devastated during the riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr in April 1968 The neighborhood was changed forever, as blocks that were formerly filled with independent businesses were looted and burned and homes were lost. Decisions to demolish remaining buildings and implement the Shaw School Urban Renewal Area plan resulted in new high rise and garden apartment development and vacant lots that remain to this day. Join Shaw Ma
HELP DC WIN AND VOTE FOR SHAW! Thank you Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen for your support of Shaw in the Partners in Preservation: Main Street Campaign. DC is competing against 24 other cities for funding to restore historic buildings and we need your help to win! Join in and help us bring the building at 1537 7th Street (Ivy and Coney) to it's full potential and restore its historic façade. EVERY VOTE COUNTS! Got to VoteYourMainStreet.org/Shaw, vote five times, and repeat every day until October 31st! #ForgeTheFutureinShaw #VoteShaw #LoveShaw #VoteDC #DCPride
Don't miss the #LoveShaw Parade this Saturday September 23 during Shaw's Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC Join Batala Washington and BRASS CONNECTION BAND along with dancers wearing three-foot-long lip masks and musicians. March with us for this two three-block stroll along 7th Street, NW and snag FREE pink and red glow in the dark bracelets, pink Mardi Gras beads and lip wands! Start time: 8:45 PM.
Shaw Main Streets' Art All Night returns for it's sixth year BIGGER and better than ever! Get your printed program booklets at the DC Public Library--Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library where you will find Instagram worthy, giant #LoveShaw kisses, Indulge in adult face painting and arts and crafts and grab some #Shawsome Swag! Jam out at outdoor concerts at The Cornerstone and Old City Farm & Guild, Join the gents of Intellectucool for an immersive presentation of fashion, art and conversation at the DCHFA building. Get a free, professional photoshoot at Beyond Studios DC Sing Karaoke at Shaw's Tavern Buy art and watch larger than life screenings and presentations at Art Rave's outdoor art market in Parcel 42 Sing Karaoke at Shaw's Tavern Taste the #LoveShaw cocktail at Service Bar and DON'T MISS the #LoveShaw💋 Parades led by Batala Washington and Brass Connection Band!! Show up at the designated locations to retrieve your lip wands and glow-in-the-dark bracelets and march through the streets with dancers wearing three-foot-long lips masks!!! All this plus more with over 40 locations and 100 artists at DC's Original Overnight Festival; Art All Night Shaw!!
So many goodies in store this Saturday at the #ShawDC Open House with over 20 participating businesses! Pick up your passport and dive into the fun from 1-5pm. #Freebies #Food #Drinks #Fun #Family #LoveShaw
National Black Law Students Association (NBLS
1225 11th St NWEmbajada de Honduras en los Estados Unidos de
1220 19th St NW #320HOPE Foundation Re-entry Network
P. O. Box 31304Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
1538 9th Street NWAlgerian American Association of Greater Wash
P.O. Box 75910Judiciary Committee - Democrats
2141 Rayburn House Office Building
Georgetown Center for the Constitution
600 New Jersey Ave NW
District of Columbia Hospital Association
1152 15th St NW, Ste 900
Embassy of Kosovo in Washington, DC
2175 K street NW
CBP - Office of Field Operations Honor Guard
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Department of Gnomeland Security (DGS)
935 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Federal Housing Finance Agency
400 7th Street SW