I am happy to host a FREE night at the theater for Ward 1 residents. 

On Thursday, August 19th the Shakespeare Theatre Company will perform “Twelfth Night” at Sidney Harman Hall at 610 F Street NW.  The play will begin at 8 p.m.

Sidney Harman Hall is conveniently located a half-block from the Gallery Place Metro station on the Green, Yellow and Red Lines. 

Vouchers that can be redeemed for tickets will be given to residents on a first-come-first-served basis.  To request vouchers, please call Jeanne Locher in my office at 202-724-8181.

I thank the Shakespeare Theatre Company for its generosity in helping Ward 1 enjoy the arts.

Bests,

Councilmember Jim Graham

The volunteer projects included the creation of an Emergency Supplies Room to provide children and families in need with clothing, school supplies and items for expectant mothers; repainting the outdoor walls and landscaping; painting inspirational murals and rooms and donating school supplies, books and infant items.

 

This event is the launch of a long-term partnership between ARAMARK and the Mary’s Center. ARAMARK is committed to help prepare and connect youth and adults to the workforce, teach families how to live healthier lifestyles and provide access to basic human needs to help strengthen the organization’s existing social service programs.

Dear Friends,

I want to let you know that I have introduced a bill  to provide tax relief as a necessary incentive for a new Hotel for Adams Morgan.

The Hotel is planned to be built on the current site of the historic structure of the First Church of Christ, Scientist at Euclid and Champlain. The Church has not been used as such for years. It will also include the building that currently houses the City Paper.

The new Hotel will include a 4000 SF community space, gym and retail center. All of which will provide 750 jobs!

All of this is also good news for daytime commerce on 18th Street. There will be more people in the neighborhood during the day, which will assist our daytime retail and other activities.

 Bests CM Jim Graham

Dear Friends, the Council has now approved Mayor Fenty’s proposal (CA 18-361) to lease 1250 U Street NW (12^th and U above the Metro) to provide space for the DC Inspector General. The DC IG will take all of the building above the first floor.

The current occupants, the Office of the Tenant Advocate and Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Administration, will both move to the Reeves Center at 14^th and U. Thus maintaining their presence on U Street.

All of this is good news for daytime commerce on U Street.

We commend the Mayor and his agencies for holding all of this together in Ward 1!

Bests CM Jim Graham