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Stephanie Mercedes will be on-site at her piece, “Weight of a Rainbow,” a suspended light installation with a recorded a cappella choir featuring eight LGBTQ+ voices sharing their stories.
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Installation artist Stephanie Mercedes will be speaking about her collaboration with Georgetown GLOW called “The Weight of a Rainbow” on June 12.
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In her art installation “The Weight of A Rainbow,” part of the current Georgetown GLOW display, Stephanie Mercedes animates multi-colored lights to shine along with an accompanying song, from an a capella group comprised of eight LGBTQ+ folks. Mercedes will speak about her work and answer questions as part of the GLOW program’s Meet the Artist series.
Washington City Paper: Georgetown ‘United in Delight’ Over Planned Stephen Starr Restaurant
Restaurant owners, retailers, community organizations, realtors, and a notorious former councilmember dish.
DCist: Le Diplomate Owner To Open Italian Restaurant And Market In Dean & DeLuca’s Old Georgetown Spot
The restaurant will be located in the center of the building, while the 1,000-square-foot market hall — complete with gelato, espresso, and a bakery — will stay at the front.
Eater DC: Le Diplomate Owner Stephen Starr Reveals a Plan to Bring a ‘Mega’ Italian Market to Georgetown
The East Coast hitmaker says in a public meeting he’s working on a deal to bring famous L.A. chef Nancy Silverton to D.C.
Washingtonian: Le Diplomate’s Stephen Starr Will Open a Casual Italian Restaurant and Market in Georgetown
Starr is negotiating to partner with acclaimed California chef and baker Nancy Silverton of Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza for a casual mega Italian concept with fantastic pastas and a custom-made hearth in the middle to bake bread and pizzas.
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Now based in Georgetown, Green Almond Pantry’s 15-seat spot at the micro-food hall Grace Street Collective also boasts a communal courtyard, with dinner specials to-go.
Washington City Paper: City Lights: Light Up Your Walks at Georgetown GLOW
Visitors are invited to stroll leisurely along the streets of Georgetown to view five large-scale light fixtures created, designed, and installed by five different artists.