 Don't Try This At Home
After nine months working at IBM, Andres Ocando couldn’t spend one more day sitting in front of a computer. Born and raised in Venezuela, the Washington Sports Club (3222 M St NW) instructor studied computer engineering, but his heart was in fitness. In this week's byGeorge blog, Andres shares why he hid that passion from his mom, how gym culture differs in South America, and why the proliferation of boutique studios has negatively impacted the professionalism of the industry.
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 Baguettes Begets Baguettes
No carb left behind at the Georgetown French Market. Mark your calendar for the 16th annual open-air market, returning Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28 in the Book Hill section of Georgetown! More than 35 locally-owned boutiques, cafes, salons and galleries will feature designer goods, art, home furnishings, French fare and more along Wisconsin Avenue (O St to Reservoir Rd)--with some items up to 75% off! Face painting, a caricature artist, roaming street performers, and live French and gypsy jazz will also be onsite. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
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 For Those Whose Valentine's Day Went Well
Those earrings appear to weigh seven pounds, no? Someone check on this woman, then head to Carine's Bridal Atelier (1623 Wisconsin Ave NW) this Thursday, Feb. 21 - Saturday, Feb. 23 for an exclusive Ines Di Santo trunk show featuring styles from her 2019 Bridal Collection. Ines Di Santo’s designs capture the essence of sophisticated glamour, using techniques that are often found only in Couture design. Be the first to try on these dresses that are here only for the trunk show. Appointments can be made by phone (202-265-4696), email, or online.
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 Who Wore It Better?
Well this is awkward. Visit Modern Trousseau (1523 Wisconsin Ave NW) on Friday, Feb. 22 for a bridal engagement pop-up party, where you can meet and mingle with bridal vendors from the DC area. From The Garter Girl by Julianne, who will showcase her custom garters, to Kim Branagan Photography, Kendra Scott's bridal collection, Bouquet Club florals, and Brian Scott of Brian Scott Events, check off every aspect of your wedding planning to-do list!
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 You Like Me, You Really Like Me!
We're not above begging for your love. We can't tell you how to vote for Washington City Paper's Best of DC 2019. But if we could--just off the top of our heads--we'd probably say GLOW for Best Arts and Culture Festival, Georgetown Sunset Cinema for Best Outdoor Movie Series, Georgetown for Best BID, byGeorge for Best Community Blog, and every Georgetown restaurant, retailer, and service for all the other categories. Just spit balling here! You have until 11:59 pm on March 3 to cast your vote for all your DC favorites, in the categories of arts and entertainment, goods and services, people and places, and food and drink. When you start your online ballot, you must enter your email, name and zip code to enable you to return to your ballot at a later time. Let's show Georgetown some love!
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 Where's Waldo, For Sophisticated People
Well art you fancy. In collaboration with Batignolles in DC, Artist’s Proof (1533 Wisconsin Ave) is currently hosting the exhibition Reactions to Contemporary Culture, featuring French artists Helder Batista and Gaëtan de Seguin. Responding to pivotal events that have shaped contemporary culture, Batista and de Sequin challenge the traditional boundaries of art and defy easy definition--focusing on the varied and changing cultural landscape of identities, values, and beliefs. The curated selection of works will be on view through March 10.
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Talk of the (George)Town
Little red moped...
We love everything about this shot from @visitwashingtondc! The warm weather and neighborhood strolls can't come soon enough.
Keep talking about Georgetown, and tagging us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter!
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