The Georgetown Metropolitan

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With the return of genuine warmth this week, we can feel confident that, beyond a few temporary cold fronts, spring is here. And with spring in Georgetown comes a series of annual and beloved events. Here are GM’s favorites:

The Georgetown House Tour

First of the two grand dame tours, the Georgetown house tour will be held this year on April 23rd. It is held every year to benefit St. John’s Episcopal church. As the title states, this tour gives you a chance to walk through 8-10 of Georgetown’s nicest homes. The patrons party is always the place to hobnob with the nobbiest hobs.

The Georgetown Garden Tour

Of the two tours, the Garden Tour is probably GM’s favorite. Like the house tour, you get a chance to look behind the gates of 8 or so homes, but GM just thinks there’s something more interesting about gardens than interiors. This tour will be held on May 7th, and is run by the Georgetown Garden Club. Continue reading →

Photo by Scott Johnson.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Teachers have math-themed wedding at the Four Seasons.
• If you read the Georgetown Metropolitan, you already know who E.D.E.N. Southworth was. But here’s a reminder.

Potomac River

After a successful first kid’s show last fall, Gypsy Sally’s is back with another kid’s show this Saturday.

Again it’s Rocknoceros. It will be at 11 am Saturday morning. Tickets available at the door.

If you missed them last time, here’s what to expect: Continue reading →

Photo by BKL.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• ABC news correspondent and Georgetown-resident John Donovan’s at the Q & A Cafe tomorrow.
• Kojo Nnamdi had a segment on the end of the Georgetown liquor license moratorium.

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These politically themed paintings are on display at the Susan Calloway gallery on Book Hill. Looks like, what, a Hillary as Queen? Rubio as a toddler? Bernie as Jack to Hillary’s giant? Trump as a vaudeville act?

Do you have a blank wall looking to be filled?

Photo by Bob M.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Some great photos from Black Georgetown Remembered.
• A little more info for the forthcoming Zannchi Korean restaurant.

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