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Inauguration - Adams Morgan Offers 'Off-Beat' Events
Jan. 12, 2009 03:44 PM
Adams Morgan Is Destination Change January 16-20
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adams Morgan Main Street (AMMG) offers "Destination Change" with fun and off-beat events. Adams Morgan Main Street, the non-profit organization that produces "Adams Morgan Day," presents an Inaugural Promotion highlighting the unique and diverse elements of Adams Morgan from Friday, January 16 through January 20.
Adams Morgan Main Street is hosting and showcasing interesting inauguration-related events with everything from elephant pinatas to extended hours to food and drink specials, costume contests, elephant dart boards, Inaugural inspired artwork and more.
The Kick-Off is at the corner of 18th and Columbia Rd. on Friday, January 16 at 5:30 pm and 7:00pm with an Elephant Pinata Bash - Take a swing! Out with the old, in with the new! Also, plan to "Tell the President!" your ideas by posting them on the Kiosk. On Saturday, January 18 the public can take another Swing at the Elephant Pinata at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, or catch another opportunity with Grand Central's pinata that evening at 7:00pm.
L'Enfant Cafe offers a special Inaugural Brunch every day culminating in an Elephant Pinata Bash at 11:00pm on Jan 19. Habana Village introduces Inaugural Brunch on Jan. 17 and 18 from 10:30 am till 4:00 pm, and live music on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Cashion's Eat Place offers all wines by the glass for 1/2 price till 7:30pm, and on Saturday live music from Origem.
"Inaugural Inspired Artwork" is on display at Capitol Hemp from January 16 onward. On Sunday, January 18, Tom Tom hosts the Elephant Pinata at 2:00pm, and on Monday, January 19, El Tamarindo rings in the transition to Inaugural Day with an Elephant Pinata at Midnight.
Ventnor's Sports Cafe offers a "Pajama Brunch" on Inauguration Day, where people can wear their pajamas for a slow start to prepare for the long day into the evening ahead. Also on January 20, The Grill from Ipanema hosts an Inaugural Ball, "Se Gana Con Obama"(We Win With Obama) with live Latin and American music, wonderful Brazilian food, and another elephant pinata at 11:00pm.
Asylum offers a "President and First Lady" Costume Contest, and Bossa Bistro showcases "Samba for Obama" on January 20, Tuesday evening.
Residents and visitors can celebrate change in one of DC's most eclectic neighborhoods. Adams Morgan, well-known for its murals, live music and evening offerings, has daytime venues as well. Sample the retail that spans the globe, upscale dining, ethnic cuisines, spas, and cafes. Accessible by metro train, bus, and taxi, Adams Morgan definitely is Destination Change for those seeking off-beat alternatives during inauguration and year round.
Check Adams Morgan Main Street's inauguration postings on: www.AdamsMorganNow.com Questions go to e-mail at events@ammainstreet.org or call 202.232.1960.
SOURCE Adams Morgan Main Street Group
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