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Foggy Bottom Starts Digging Out From Blizzard

snowstorm-popupWASHINGTON — The Foggy Bottom section of DC took on a surreal, almost magical feel even though it was one of the worst blizzards in the city’s history. “Right now it’s like the Epcot Center version of Washington,” said Mary Lord, 56, a D.C. resident for some 30 years who had skied around the city. President Obama called it “Snowmageddon.” Even his motorcade — which featured SUVs instead of limousines — fell victim to the storm as a tree limb crashed onto a vehicle carrying press. No one was injured.

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, servicemembers’ names were buried 16 rows deep, while higher up snow had settled into the letters so they stood out against the black background. The wreaths of the World War II Memorial looked like giant white-frosted doughnuts. The big attraction at the Lincoln Memorial was not the nation’s 16th president, but rather a snowman with eyes of copper pennies bearing Lincoln’s likeness. Continue reading →

Join Us for a Brunch Get-together at the West End’s exciting New Restaurant Ris

Ris 2275 L Street, NW on Sat, Feb 20, 10:30 a.m.

Come join the Foggy Bottom Association’s Brunch Bunch – say “hello” to old friends and meet new people, all the while enjoying a delicious brunch (Dutch-treat) in this lovely restaurant.

Entrée choice of: French Toast with bacon and cranberry apple chutney; or Farmers Omelet with potatoes, cabbage, mushrooms, spinach, onions, and cheeses served with hash browns; or Eggs Benedict with hash browns. Coffee and banana walnut bread included. Cost: $23.40 (includes tax and tip).

Space is limited so reservations are required and will be honored in the order they are received. Contact Jackie Lemire or phone 337-2167 by February 18. Please provide your name and telephone number.

This Get-together Organized by the Foggy Bottom Association

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The Interior of the Ris Restaurant

ISO: 21st Century Classical Composer and Producer who Lives in Foggy Bottom

MarcosGalvany_2-Spanish composer and FB Neighbor, Marcos Galvany has begun the countdown as his production, Oh My Son (OMS), debuts at 8 p.m. April 10 at Carnegie Hall. Galvany’s immense talent and hard work are underscored by the raw emotion that his melodies evoke. With his long suit in charm, musicians, friends and acquaintances have readily signed on to propel this production forward.

Under the baton of Michael Rossi, the New England Symphonic Ensemble (NESE)—with a choir of 100 and five remarkable soloists—will perform in Carnegie’s Stern Hall. And while OMS may not be a household name yet, the orchestra has played OMS, beginning in 1998 on its world tours for which Galvany was guest conductor. Continue reading →