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Find Your Block Captain
Through its Public Safety program, CAG organizes the efforts of volunteers willing to serve as Block Captains. The individuals take it upon themselves to act as micro information bureaus for a block, or two (or three). In some cases they form email chains or even organize periodic meetings in discuss public safety issues.
They try to keep an eye out for everyone on the block, but you can benefit even more by reaching out to them and letting them know how to contact you. Here is the most recent list of Block Captains, and how to reach them (if it’s too small to read, you can just view the document here):
GM received a request to take down the list since it has personal email addresses on it. GM assumed since they were published on the CAG website that the captains were ok with it. If you want to know who your block captain is, email GM at editor@georgetownmetropolitan.com and he’ll let you know. Alternatively, they are listed in the most recent CAG newsletter.
As you can see, there are a bunch of blocks without volunteers. If one of those blocks is your own, maybe you’d be willing to step forward. If so, contact the CAG office at 337-7313 to let them know you’re interested.
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The Morning Metropolitan
Photo by Askpang.
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- Keith Lipert launches a fashion dos and don’ts blog.
- Post letter writer fails geography (unless, of course, they are now letting boats cut through the Tidal Basin from the SW waterfront, which they’re not).
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Not So Long Ago: 31st and M
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This week on Not So Long Ago, GM swings by 31st and M. Nowadays, the stretch in question houses L’Occitane, Qi Spa, and P & C Fine Arts.
In 1993, none of those stores were open. GM couldn’t figure out what the store on the left is. There’s no sign large enough to be able to read on the old photograph. Anyone remember?
To the right is the Marquis de Rochambeau. Described by the Washington Post as the “hottest spot in town” and the “last refuge of the clever”, the Marquis de Rochambeau was a French cabaret run by Max De Lafayette. According to one account:
This French-style cabaret looks like a cross between a French bordello and a yard sale. The walls are swagged and draped, the French paintings hang in gilded frames. The Marquis has live entertainment until 2:30 am on Friday and Saturday (with a $5 cover), until 1:30 am weekdays. The live entertainment on the first floor features European music, an imported chanteuse de maison, and international dancing. The second floor is a haven for American oldies and showtunes. Champagne flows freely here–on Tuesday and Wednesday, ladies’ nights, it is free. Some people find this place zany and decadent; others want to go home and shower.
Sounds like a fun place.
It seems like the restaurant closed sometime around 1999.
Here are the static photos: Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Photo by ExpatWinnepegger.
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- The First family really seems taken by Georgetown.
- Bartleby’s Books will close July 2.
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Water Balloon Fight Down at the Waterfront Planned
Photo by Davidjlee.
GM gets a lot of press releases in his email announcing events around the city. Since he doesn’t have time to keep up a calender, or the like, he ends up ignoring most of them. But once in a while one comes along that is just too awesome not to announce. And the phrase “balloon fight” is one that’s going to grab GM’s attention. And so with that, GM is happy to announce that the BID is hosting its first Waterfront Summer Celebration.
The party will take place Sunday June 26th from 12 – 3 down at the Washington Harbour. It will feature food and drinks from Tony and Joes. Then the fun will begin. First it will host a water balloon tossing contest (like an egg toss but with water balloons). Then at about 2:00, the water balloon fight will begin.
GM has no idea how this will be organized, but it’s probably going to be a total blast, so come on down. Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Photo by Rory Finneren.
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- IBM turned 100 yesterday, did you know it has roots in Georgetown?
- If you still want to buy up one of the nautical prints that once graced Nathan’s walls, there are still some more for sale at Antiques of Georgetown.
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