As DC continues the battle to contain coronavirus, face masks are proving to be one of the most effective tools to curb the spread, protect ourselves and protect others. Given the District's mask mandate and knowing the power of art to inspire and spur action, NoMa BID asked four DMV artists to share their artistic expressions to deliver one simple and clear message: Wear A Mask.
We love what Kelly Towles, Tenbeete Solomon AKA Trap Bob, and the duo of Hanna Moran and Lindy Swan each created, and are giving you a sneak peek of the art that you'll soon seen blanketing the streets, offices, restaurants and apartment buildings in NoMa. Email marketing@nomabid.org if you'd like a free Wear A Mask poster to display and help spread the word!
Since 2013, the NoMa Lobby Art Project has been utilizing the lobby at 1200 First Street NE to build social capital in the neighborhood and engage audiences through art by unveiling new installations by local artists every quarter. With most of us WFH these days, we postponed our regular, in-person exhibition. Instead, we're sharing this video to unveil Bound Together created by DMV artist Alexandra Arata.
The Curator of the NoMa Lobby Art Project Andrea Limauro explains why Bound Together is the perfect antidote to these times of social turmoil commenting, "the work inspires us to reconsider the ways we are bound together, and only together can we work to create a better, more just society."
Wunder Garten is now hosting socially distanced events this summer. On Thursday, August 6 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, stop by for Hoppy India Pale Ale day (IPA). This celebration occurs the first Thursday in August to commemorate the use of hops by brewers to preserve the beer that British sailors took with them on long voyages to India. Today's IPAs boast a wide array of flavors, and Wunder Garten will be offering flights of six award-winning local IPAs. You'll get to vote for your favorite and compete for prizes!
And if you're a soccer fan, Wunder Garten is hosting Champions League Watch Parties August 7-23. To learn more, visit Wunder Garten.
If you haven't had a chance to join Our Magical World weekly story hour with your kids, the Monday night series continues through August into September. The educators and actors at Blue Sky Puppet Theater put on a great show and engage kids in art projects, puppet shows, sing-a-longs and bedtime reading. The program is recommended for children ages 8 and under. Visit our Events page to learn more and register to attend here.
If summer heat or showers are interrupting your outdoor exercise routine, stay cool and fit inside by joining #NoMaFIT free weekly Zoom classes. Every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM, NUBOXX instructors will take you through a vigorous workout. There's a special treat in store after class, as our partner Smoothie King at 77 H Street NE or 2350 Washington Place NE is offering the NoMaFIT Special, 20% off a 32 oz. or larger smoothie (redeemable any day except Fridays). Visit our Events page for details.
Metro is ramping up service and estimating that full service levels will resume in Spring 2021. Starting August 16th, Metrorail will:
> Open at 5 AM weekdays, 7 AM Saturdays, 8 AM Sundays and close daily at 11 PM;
> Red line trains will operate every 5 minutes during weekday peak periods and every 12 minutes at all other times; Other train lines will operate every 8 minutes during peak periods and 15 minutes at all other times;
> Resume charging for parking at Metro lots.
Starting August 23rd, Metrobus will:
> Begin operating from 4 AM and end at midnight;
> Continue rear door boarding and no fare collection.
To protect customers and employees from COVID-19, face coverings are required on Metrorail and Metrobus. To assist late-night workers, Metro will expand the After-Hours Ride-Hailing Program from $3 to $6 for qualified workers to use toward a shared ride on Lyft for trips between their home and workplace between midnight and 4 AM. Eligible workers may apply here.
YIKES! The U.S. Census Bureau just announced that all counting efforts for the 2020 Census will end on September 30 - one month sooner than previously planned! This means that all door-knocking efforts and collecting responses online, over the phone and by mail will end next month.
Mayor Bowser reports that only 58% of DC residents have completed the Census, which informs billions of dollars of federal funding for our city and provides data that is important to our community for the next decade. Completing the Census takes less than five minutes. If you haven’t received or can’t find your Census questionnaire, you can complete online or over the phone. Support the District by making sure you’re counted!
One of the most important acts you do as a citizen is participating in our democracy by voting, so please make sure you're registered to vote and commit to voting in the November 3 General Election. The DC Board of Elections is mailing every registered qualified voter a ballot for the November 3 General Election in addition to opening Vote Centers during the voting period (October 27 - November 2) and on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
You can check your registration status or register to vote here. The Board of Elections is committed to providing a safe environment where every vote is counted. Voting by mail is strongly encouraged to protect the public and election workers. Voting by mail is safe, secure and simple. Do your part!
