Today: Barracks Row Fall Festival!

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Source: Barracks Row Fall Festival


Today is the Barracks Row Fall Festival! Its SUCH nice Fall weather today and a good excuse to get out the house and enjoy some FREE cultured events. There's everything from tours of historic places to cook-offs. Its also a fine time to check out some of the fine dining along Barracks Row Main Street (BRMS).

Here are some of my old/new favs:

• Banana Café - The place to be for the perfect Margaritas, Sangrias and small plates.!
• Jordan's 8 - Good evening scene. Love the "backyard" patio vibe. Fully-stocked bars.
• Las Placitas - ...MORE Margaritas!
• Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro - Great pizza and sliders!
• Molly Malone's Capitol Hill Saloon - Cool bar scene. Great "made up" cocktails. Yummy wings.
• Ted's BULLETIN They serve breakfast ALL DAY! Also offers a "Carry out" window, should you wish to take your treats "to go".

For more information visit http://barracksrow.org/. Here are a few quick links:

• Event schedule
• Facebook
• Volunteer (or you can sign up AT the event)
• Newsletter
• Business Directory

Be sure to follow Barracks Row Main Street on Twitter for all the happenings and goings-ons. Today's hashtag is #BRfest.

Welp, I'm off to join my fellow BRMS volunteers (I'm on the "Set up Comittee").

Hope to see you there!

*Smooches&Hugs*

Recap: "Artsy-Fartsy" Stuff

Last Wednesday, I was invited to not ONE but TWO 'art' events: Art Made Large and Arts on Foot Kick-Off.

I was anxious to attend both, which started around the same time, but feared traffic and timing just would not be on my side. Thanks to Metro, I was able to attend both events via the Red Line.

Here's what happened:

Source: Art Enables

The Art Made Large event was a wine reception hosted at B. Smith's. There were fancy finger foods being passed and free-flowing red and white wines and even water (for those who wanted an alcohol-free alternative being poured). Confession: I don't recall seeing anyone with water, including myself. Shame on us! *tsk*

Art Enables gives mentally and physically disabled artists a chance to showcase their passion through art. The artists range in age, gender, race and disability. Despite their various disabilities, their talent shines through.

Here are a few pics.

B. Smith's never disappoints and it was good to meet and greet with fellow art appreciaters, while enjoying a few tasty treats. I look forward to supporting Art Enables in the near future.

Art Enables
411 New York Avenue, NE
Bloomingdale, DC
http://art-enables.org/