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Golden Triangle Partners with Rorschach Theatre to Turn Vacant Space Into 9:30 Club Style Music Venue as Setting for New Play

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two levels of empty retail space at 1020 Connecticut Ave NW this summer will be converted into a temporary live theatre where Rorschach will stage a new play with original music set in 90s era dingy rock clubs.

Key Points: 
  • The play is part rock show and part road trip and includes a pre-show experience with curated listening stations, vinyl for sale, and an exhibit highlighting hidden histories of DC music.
  • The program complements other initiatives across the Golden Triangle, including new eating and gathering spaces along commercial corridors like M Street.
  • "This is the very first pop-up theatre in the Golden Triangle," said Leona Agouridis, President and CEO of the Golden Triangle BID.
  • For more information on the BID, please visit https://goldentriangledc.com , and learn more about Grow Golden at www.growgoldendc.com .

Spring Brings Flowers and New Parklets Sprouting Up in Central DC

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New parklets and more social spaces in DC's central business district are creating lively outdoor gathering spots with furniture and art for visitors, residents, and workers in the Golden Triangle.

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  • Two parklets, constructed near Dupont Circle and Farragut Square, are the first in the Golden Triangle, with additional parklets being installed along Pennsylvania Avenue—just west of the White House—and the busy M Street corridor later this spring.
  • The BID worked with Vestre to fabricate the parklets to transform the streetscape and provide attractive meeting places with accessible and seamless transitions from the sidewalks.
  • Serving as informal spaces where the community can socialize and linger, the parklets feature decks, furniture, greenery, and unique artwork.
  • "Our parklets are spaces for everyone and we want people to use them to savor the seasons in DC."

Tiny Jewel Box, America's Premier Fine Watch Destination, Expands Retail Footprint with Yet Another Luxury Watch Expansion

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C.'s most historic and beloved destination for fine jewelry and luxury timepieces, Tiny Jewel Box, is now home to a completely branded expanded Rolex shop-in-shop with its own street-level entrance on Connecticut Avenue, further cementing Tiny Jewel Box's status as a top destination for watch collectors. In addition to Rolex, Tiny Jewel Box is home to a premier collection of luxury watch brands including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, TAG Heuer and Patek Phillipe, which also added an expanded showroom to the historic store in the summer of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to Rolex, Tiny Jewel Box is home to a premier collection of luxury watch brands including Jaeger-LeCoultre , Cartier , IWC Schaffhausen , TAG Heuer and Patek Phillipe, which also added an expanded showroom to the historic store in the summer of 2021.
  • While a Rolex showroom with an impressive product selection has been part of the Tiny Jewel Box experience for years, the much expanded offering is sure to excite and delight watch enthusiasts.
  • The masterfully broadened space expands the retail footprint of the historic section of Connecticut Avenue leading up to the corner of M Street NW.
  • Matthew Rosenheim said, "Discerning watch collectors will soon find a deeply enriching Rolex experience at Tiny Jewel Box.