Crandall on Nat Geo: pics of the "real DC"

Local photographer Bill Crandall has a well-deserved reputation as a talented and prominent DC photographer. He was published today on the National Geographic PROOF website, in an article and picture story called "Forget Capitol Hill, These Images Show the Real D.C." by NatGeo Assistant Photo Editor Becky Harlan. 

Featuring Crandall's photography from around our local area (Shaw, Bloomingdale, Petworth), the pictures offer a snapshot of DC life away from the big dome downtown. 

More often than not, Washington, D.C., is associated with power and politics, with a dash of fireworks and monuments thrown in for good measure. That stereotype of the capital is exactly what photographer Bill Crandall avoids in his mysterious compositions of the District’s neighborhoods. His camera isn’t in the press pool but is turned on the “real city where people live.”

Check out the full article and gallery on the National Geographic PROOF website.

And congrats to Bill Crandall for being published on National Geographic!

Local residents talk about why they chose Petworth

Belinda Garza, Matt Hartwig and cutie Graciela

There's a nice article on UrbanFamily.com about local residents Matt Hartwig and Belinda Garza and their reasons for moving to Petworth to put down roots. For them, it was about the community. 

I've met both Matt and Belinda at local social and community events, and they are very engaged in the neighborhood.

From the article:

"Petworth is one of several neighborhoods in D.C. that’s seen a transformation as a result of the city’s landmark growth in recent years. New restaurants and businesses (including “an actual bookstore that sells books,” Hartwig wrily notes) have popped up within walking distance—and for the couple, so has a community."

Belinda is quoted saying about Petworth: “The neighborhood is changing so much, and so quickly, that all the residents are really active in what’s going on,” Garza says. D.C.’s growth has led to the development of New York-style enclaves with their own identities. Says Hartwig, “Each neighborhood is developing its own vibe. This one feels very family-oriented. You still have a nice mix of new people with longtime residents, who have seen the neighborhood go through all kinds of transitions.”

Source: Read the full article on UrbanFamily.

Celebrate Petworth is only a few weeks away...

Here's the new poster for the Celebrate Petworth festival on June 6th. Really looking forward to this, it's sure to be a great time. There's over 40 vendors participating, with plenty to do for families, kids and more.

Put it on your calendars, June 6, 11am - 5pm!

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Petworth Dance Project a new Saturday favorite

While I wasn't able to attend, looks like the Petworth Dance Project was a great event at the local Petworth Park (8th & Taylor St NW). Check out the video, and look for dance events the 2nd Saturday of each month through September!

Did you miss our first show? Do not fret there are more scheduled on the second Saturday of the month through September! Here is a look at the first PDP artist performances this past weekend and we hope to see you at the next one!! Thank you to all the artists, the performances were beautiful!! And again thank you to all our supporters especially Light House Yoga, CrossFit Petworth Dance Metro DC Petworth Citizen Cake Love, Leslie Griffith, Pamela Brown, Thomas and Lucan Pipkin! This was a great first show!! Here's to many more. #dcdance #ptwdance #petworthdanceproject #dcarts #dancedc

Posted by Petworth Dance Project on Monday, May 11, 2015