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G.U. to Build Boathouse on Waterfront

1 week ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Georgetown University announced last week “an agreement with the National Park Service and the District of Columbia that will provide Georgetown with land along the Potomac River where the university intends to build a boathouse.”According to the university, “the boathouse, which will be located at the base of the Key Bridge, will serve as a hub for the men’s and women’s rowing teams.
Friends of Volta Park Celebrates 30th Anniversary

2 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

The festivities took all day on June 7. After all, it was the 30th anniversary of the Friends of Volta Park. So, FOVP hosted two events — a Field Day and Cocktail Party. The field day began in the morning at the public park on 34th Street with sports, games, crafts and a dog parade. A cocktail party in the evening at Georgetown Visitation Prep on 35th Street offered light bites, live music, a silent auction and, of course, cocktails.
Dads & Grads | The Georgetowner

2 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney |Kate Oczypok

If you’ve noticed more and more fathers in Georgetown with strollers, or simply walking with their young children, you’re right. Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of “Father Time,” observes: “As mother-centered as the study of baby care has always been, it is increasingly clear that men as well harbor extraordinarily caring proclivities, even when it comes to tending babies right from birth. The growing involvement in infant care by late 20th– and early 21st-century men is no longer too rare to notice.
Tudor Place Honors Preservationist Beverly Jost

3 weeks ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

The rain did little to dampen the spirits of the lively crowd under the big lawn tent on May 21 for the 33rd Annual Spring Garden Party at Tudor Place. Co-chaired by Charlotte Grassi Ramirez and Gwendolyn Lohse Assey, the annual fundraiser netted more $300,000. The honoree of the evening was Beverly Jost, who has been on the Tudor Place board of trustees and also been its president.
A Joyful Epiphany Celebrates 100 Years

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

A centenary Mass filled Epiphany Catholic Church on May 18 withreverence, joy, singing and standing room only. Led by Bishop Roy Edward Campbell Jr. of the Washington Diocese, the Mass included six concelebrants — and was followed by a Parish Feast and social gathering that continued the joyous milestone with fellowship and food and drink. Of course, there was birthday cake or two.
Business Ins & Outs: Sushi Gaku, Koryouri Urara, FedEx

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Georgetown is truly becoming the land of the rising sushi. There are Kyojin Sushi, Two Nine, Blue Fin, Susheria, Mai Thai, Khin’s Sushi, Georgetown Sushi and Poke. Now, let’s welcome two more this week. Sushi Chef Yoshi Ota will open Sushi Gaku at 1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former basement space of the Donahue on May 21. “I am so honored to join this historical area in Washington and am excited to introduce my Sushi dishes, which I have dedicated my life to cooking for 40 years,” Ota tells us.
Sunny CAG Concert Celebrates Georgetown

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

This season’s Concert in the Park by the Citizens Association of Georgetown returned to Rose Park on late Sunday afternoon, May 18. An estimated crowd of 400 people — children, dads, moms, grandparents and others — enjoyed singing and dancing to Stacy’s Dad, 90s cover band and sampling the fare of food stations, whether pizza, popcorn, popsicles or Alejandro’s tacos. Even, the police showed up. Along with other groups’ goodies, CAG gave away over 300 bubble wands.
Georgetown Village Honors Elizabeth Miller | The Georgetowner

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Georgetown residents came out in droves to celebrate community and honor Elizabeth Miller at the Georgetown Village Spring Gala, held at the penthouse of Nancy Taylor Bubes and Alan Bubes on May 8. Despite beginning with rain, the day cleared beautifully — just in time to shine on the honoree and her guests. A devoted advocate of Georgetown, Miller has been a tireless supporter of Georgetown Village.
Epiphany to Mark 100 Years with Solemn Mass on May 18 | The Georgetowner

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

Epiphany Catholic Church is celebrating 100 years. The parish was founded in 1923, when — due to the bigotry and segregation of the times — about 300 Black parishioner families left Holy Trinity Catholic Church to form their own community. Two years later, the church at 2712 Dumbarton St. NW was canonically established and constructed, featuring a stained-glass window depicting the Epiphany.
Business Ins & Outs: Trump Club, Executive Branch; Ike Behar; Yala Ice Cream; Swarovski

1 month ago | georgetowner.com | Robert Devaney

It’s the talk of the town … for some. Donald Trump Jr. is opening an exclusive new club named “Executive Branch” in Georgetown, but no one knows its location, for sure. However, DC Eater is reporting that the club will open in the former Clubhouse, located on the lower level of Georgetown Park, near the park garage entrance, at 1070 Wisconsin Ave. NW.