Dec 15th
The new VNMS banners, designed by our resident artist-designer, Wendy Bogart speak to our vibrant community surrounded by our treasured Soapstone Trail and Rock Creek Park. Dear Friends of the Van Ness Main Street Community, On behalf of our Van Ness Main Street (VNMS) Board, I wish you and yours a peaceful and joyful end to 2021 and a healthy 2022. We have been through unprecedented times that have presented new challenges to us all. However, these times have also brought out the best in us, our businesses, our institutions, and our residents throughout Van Ness, Forest Hills, and Wakefield. VNMS has worked diligently and passionately led by our Executive Director, Gloria Garcia, to help our businesses thrive, create community through new events such as Movie Night in the Park, Art All Night and beloved events such as our Holiday Pop Up Market, integrate our institutional partners into this programming, improve safety in the corridor working with MPD and the Department of Behavioral Health, and strengthen our sustainability and aesthetic with our plantings up and down the avenue. And we welcomed four new businesses during our pandemic lockdown last year, opened another this year, and have three more slated to open. VNMS is now thriving not just surviving and as we enter 2022, please consider getting involved in our programming either through our committees or volunteering! Today, I am thrilled to unveil our VNMS branded street light banners that will be installed next month to start off 2022 with a flourish. Designed by our resident artist-designer, Wendy Bogart, carefully curated by our Design Committee, approved by the board and made possible by our generous ANC grant last year, these beautiful banners will be our brand statement markers as people walk and drive through our corridor. We hope you fall in love with the modern design in our VNMS brand colors that speaks to our vibrant community surrounded by our treasured Soapstone Trail and Rock Creek Park. We have accomplished all of our programming thanks to you, our generous donors. In fiscal 2021, we raised more than $70,000 to fund our critical mission. As we close out 2021, I ask that you consider an end-of-year donation to VNMS. You can easily donate here and to further help us carry out our programming, please consider a monthly or annual recurring donation. Thank you for making our community one of the best in DC! Warmly, Barbara Lardy President Van Ness Main Street Serving Van Ness, Forest Hills, and Wakefield Dec 9th
Great news! The Singing Capital Chorus will join us Sunday, December 12th from 3-4 PM for Caroling on Connecticut outside of the VNMS 6th Annual Holiday Pop-Up! https://fb.me/e/2Cz2bL67e Dec 8th
UPDATE: Due to Saturday's updated forecast that now calls for high winds and thunderstorms, the VNMS Holiday Pop-Up will take place the next day, Sunday, December 12th. Same time, same location. SEE YOU SUNDAY!! Everyone's favorite pop-up shopping event is back for its sixth year, taking place Sunday, December 12th from 11 AM - 5 PM in 2 locations: 4340 Connecticut Ave in Van Ness and at the Rosemary Bistro Cafe/I'm Eddie Cano Streatery at 5010 Connecticut Ave. And, we've added a special holiday gift pop-up at Politics and Prose from 11 AM - 4 PM! Don't miss the Singing Capital Chorus this Sunday for Caroling on Connecticut from 3-4 PM - great for the whole family! THERE ARE TWO POP-UP LOCATIONS! 4340 CONNECTICUT AVE: All Very Goods - Apparel, accessories and stationery. Shop bags, bandanas, greeting cards (including holiday cards), prints, and enamel pins. Artologica - Science-inspired original artwork and fashion accessories. Colorful DC - Wheel-thrown pottery, including mugs, vases, plates, planters, and tie-dyed accessories including tote bags, scrunchies, dish towels, and bandanas. Color Without Borders - Mosaic and fused glass home decor items, Christmas ornaments, flower pots, plates, picture frames, magnet sets and kids’ magnet playsets. Many items are designed with the DC flag. DC IS MY CITY - Prints and Postcards from Washington DC + Stickers, stamps, magnets. District Harvests - Locally grown botanical art, goods and holiday decor. Flip Flop Caravan - Original photography of DC in the form of greeting cards, fine art prints, and ready-to-hang artwork showcased in hand-refurbished wooden frames. Each piece is part of an effort to extend the lifecycle of objects and keep them out of landfills. Kultura Kollective - A creative husband and wife duo with a trio of businesses: BeMoShe, Plant The Culture and Mosart Artwear. Each entity focuses on empowering people of color through various art mediums such as canvas, art on denim jackets, clothing, jewelry and wooden art that can be displayed on walls or plants. Lita+Ro Candles - We hand-pour soy candles with original, custom fragrances. Each scent is named for a real person, place or moment to help people connect to what means the most to them. Macrame by Reena - Handmade macramé items including plant hangers, keychains, coasters, earrings, and ornaments. MarzDM Studio - Geometric stained glass suncatchers, one-of-a-kind upcycled vases (from wine bottles), light affirmations, and self-watering planters made from upcycled bottles. Naked Decor - Home goods such as tea towels, oven mitts, coasters, ornaments and more. Nurture Designs - Copper, sterling silver and brass jewelry. Pink House Pottery - Handmade pottery, including lidded jars, candles, planters, ornaments, match strikers, and more. Pissenlit - Clothing, kids earmuffs, mittens and 3D animal print socks. Sheree Brand Paper Co. - I’m a visual artist who sells prints, cards, stickers, totes, and ornaments featuring my work. My artwork places emphasis on women of color, friendship, and women at rest. Silverglow Studio - Non-toxic room sprays for home, car, bedding, soft furnishings (made with only highest standard fragrance oils) and candles made from vegan, natural soy wax. Find floral bath soaks made with Epson, Himalayan salts, therapeutic grade essential oils and dried flowers. Soaring Kite Books - A Black-owned children’s book publisher based in DC. Shop for books and pick up free coloring pages for the kids. Sungh - Handcrafted artisanal items for babies and kids. To Bead Or Not To Be - Beaded jewelry, hair ornaments, and accessories for the home. TrishtanFoods Handmade - Handcrafted table linens, tablecloths, runners, and napkins. sewn by enterprising women in Uttarakhand, India. Viera Naturals - Handcrafted bath, body and candles. Wild Places Prints - Maps of DC neighborhoods, parks, nature and science – the vast majority with a strong DC focus. 5010 CONNECTICUT AVE: Brenda Made - Soaps, body butter and other personal care products made with natural ingredients. A portion of the sales support access to mental health care. Cafe Medrano - Single-origin and fair trade organic coffee from the Medrano family network of coffee growers in Honduras. Lavender Rose Boutiques - Beautifully handpicked apparel and accessories, children’s clothing, and soaps and candles. Lords of Lulu - Beard grooming products, fragrances, and other items for personal care and self care. RelumeCo - Soy candles and apparel made with “pre-loved” and upcycled materials. This event is accessible by the UDC Van Ness Metro (red line). Follow us on social media for updates: @VanNessMainSt Nov 30thCheck out our updated list of participating vendors for the 6th annual VNMS Holiday Pop-up!
Nov 18th
Levine Music and VNMS are proud to present the Carly Harvey Blues Band at Uptown Market, Saturday, Nov 20th from 5-7 PM. This event will be held inside, table reservations are suggested by calling (202) 363-2200. Nov 14th
Shop LITA + RO’s 2021 collection of handcrafted, 100% soy candles at the 6th Annual VNMS Holiday Pop-Up! Learn more about this terrific local biz at www.lita-ro.com. See you on December 11th! Follow the event for updates: http://vnmsholidaypopup.eventbrite.com Nov 10th
Carpe Librum DC returns to Van Ness Main Street this Saturday, November 13th! Find terrific deals on books, CDs, albums and more - all under $6. Book donations will be accepted. https://fb.me/e/1x6RhTnWz 4340 Connecticut Ave, NW Nov 9th
As part of our continuing live music series, Levine Music and VNMS are proud to present the Josh Walker Jazz Quartet at Rosemary Bistro Cafe this Saturday, Nov 13th from 6-8 PM. This event will be held inside, table reservations are suggested by calling 202-506-5961. (5010 Connecticut Ave, Proof of vaccination is required.) Learn more about the award-winning performer Josh Walker, here: www.joshuawalker.net Nov 4th
Pill Plus Pharmacy is accepting new customers! If you're looking for a local pharmacy that provides personal, caring, and knowledgeable experience, make the switch to Pill Plus Pharmacy. Family-owned and operated, Dr. Raymonda Kondos has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field. Here's some of what Pill Plus offers our community:
Pill Plus Pharmacy opened last spring at 4215 Connecticut Ave, NW. Their hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. Give Raymonda a call at 202-244-7979 or send an email to pillpluspharmacy@gmail.com.
Van Ness Main Street welcomes Shemali's Market to the neighborhood, a favorite gourmet destination for local foodies from all over the DMV! Stop in for Lebanese, Greek and Turkish groceries, fresh deli items, homemade soup, sweets, cheese, olives, hummus and so much more! We stocked up on lentils, beans, spices and zaatar bread to create hearty meals on these chilly days. Find Shemali’s in the old Diplomat Cleaners location at 4483 Connecticut Ave, NW. More info and updates are coming soon!
Levine Music and Van Ness Main Street are partnering to bring three free, live, local performances to the VNMS corridor this November! Join Project Locrea for a live performance at Uptown Market from 5-7 pm on Friday, November 5th. Uptown will have $5 draft beer, sangria and shaken margaritas from 4 pm until closing. They'll also be hosting a wine raffle, giving away bottles of wine to 12 lucky attendees. Stay tuned for information on upcoming performances on Saturday, Nov 13th and on Nov 20th. Contact Uptown Market directly to reserve your table. This event is brought to you by Levine Music and VNMS. Uptown Market Reservations: uptownmarketdc.com Learn more about Project Locrea: projectlocrea.com
Levine Music and Van Ness Main Street are partnering to bring three free, live, local performances to the VNMS corridor this November! Join Project Locrea for a live performance at Uptown Market from 5-7 pm on Friday, November 5th. Uptown will have $5 draft beer, sangria and shaken margaritas from 4 pm until closing. They'll also be hosting a wine raffle, giving away bottles of wine to 12 lucky attendees. Contact Uptown Market directly to reserve your table. This event is brought to you by Levine Music and VNMS. Uptown Market Reservations: uptownmarketdc.com Learn more about Project Locrea: projectlocrea.com Stay tuned for information on next week's performance on Saturday, Nov 13th!
Local makers, crafters and artists - applications are now open for the 6th Annual Van Ness Main Street Holiday Pop-Up on Saturday, December 11th from 11am-5pm. This event takes place outside in Van Ness, Forest Hills and Wakefield. The application deadline is November 5th - apply today!! https://forms.gle/zX3UEYiaDewbjorQ8
Check out our ART ALL NIGHT schedule! You can pick one up in person tomorrow (Fri, 9/24) from 5-11pm at the AAN 2021 Welcome Center (4340 Connecticut Ave) + shop from 20 local artisans at the Pop-Up Gallery!
Then, continue your Art All Night adventure along Connecticut Ave where you'll find outdoor music, art, dance, film and fun - all evening, all free! You can even take a pedicab from Van Ness to Forest Hills/Wakefield. Learn more: vnmsaan2021.eventbrite.com 
Thank you to the sponsors of ART ALL NIGHT Van Ness, happening THIS Friday, Sept 24th, 5-11 PM!!
We're excited to partner with DC Pedicab to help transport ART ALL NIGHT attendees between performances along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness and Wakefield/Forest Hills. We can't wait to see you on Friday, September 24th, 5-11pm for an exciting night full of art, music, dance and film! Free!
Register: https://vnmsaan2021.eventbrite.com 
If you're holding tickets to tomorrow night's sold-out performance of Black Panther at the UDC Amphitheater, please note there is a NEW TIME -- showtime is now at 8:30pm (instead of 9pm). The park will open at 7:30pm to gather and enjoy a picnic from one of our local businesses. See you tomorrow!
If you're holding tickets to tomorrow night's sold-out performance of Black Panther at the UDC Amphitheater, please note there is a NEW TIME -- showtime is now at 8:30pm (instead of 9pm). The park will open at 7:30pm to gather and enjoy a picnic from one of our local businesses. See you tomorrow!
Van Ness Main Street's 2021 Art All Night takes place on Friday, September 24th! It will be an evening filled with music, performance and art along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills and Wakefield. To help make this event a big success, we are looking for sponsors to support that evening’s events. Interested sponsors may email Executive Director Gloria Garcia at gloria@VanNessMainStreet.org. $5000 Host Host recognition with logo in all event materials: emails, flyers, webpage, and Forest Hills Connection, radio and TV spots Opportunity to host one of the evening’s activations Opportunity for branded swag giveaways to all attendees Mentions by each performer before live performance as appropriate Logo recognition before finale move that evening at the UDC amphitheater Year-Round logo and hyperlink recognition on the our VNMS Donor Circle on our website $2500 Benefactor Recognition with logo in all event materials: emails, flyers, webpage, and Forest Hills Connection Opportunity for branded swag giveaways to all attendees Logo recognition before finale movie that evening at the UDC amphitheater Year-Round logo recognition on the our VNMS Donor Circle on our website $1000 Supporter Recognition with listing in all event materials: emails, flyers, webpage, and Forest Hills Connection Listing recognition before finale movie that evening at the UDC amphitheater Year-Round listing recognition on the our VNMS Donor Circle on our website $500 Friend Recognition with listing all event materials: emails, flyers, webpage, and Forest Hills Connection Listing recognition before finale movie that evening at the UDC amphitheater In-Kind Donations Art All Night can be made even more special with non-monetary contributions that transform the experience for all and create brand equity for contributing partners. All are welcome to provide any in-kind donations to enhance the Art All Night experience for our guests that special evening
We're looking for local artists and artisans to show and sell their work during Van Ness Main Street's ART ALL NIGHT event on Friday, September 24th. Send an email of interest with information on what you create to info@VanNessMainStreet.org. Feel free to share! #VNMSAAN2021
Tickets now available! Van Ness Main Street celebrates Art All Night 2021 Friday, September 24th with music, art and performances popping up all around Wakefield, Forest Hills and Van Ness! As part of our AAN 2021 celebration, we'll gather in the UDC Amphitheater for live music and a flamenco dance performance on stage prior to the film. RSVP if you plan to stay for the showing of Coco: https://aan2021coco.eventbrite.com. Stay tuned for the full schedule of events and performances. The 2021 Art All Night Festival is funded by the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities and is made possible by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development.
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