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Next Friday, September 27: Celebrate the Closeout of MVT20 Celebrations with the Launch of Prather’s Plaza & Art All Night!

Friday September 20, 2024

Join us for our continued celebration of 20 years of community building in Mount Vernon Triangle as MVT CID closes out its 20th anniversary year with the opening of Prather’s Plaza at the corner of 4-1/2 & K Streets NW! Brought about by two cycles of DC Office of Planning “Streets for People” grant funding, Prather’s Plaza is the final piece of infrastructure improvements – that include the MVT Photo Walk, Prather’s Alley wayfinding, MVT Mobile Kiosks, Movies in Milian, and Verdant Orb – that help bridge the 400 Blocks of I Street & K Street NW together to create a more cohesive and welcoming public realm. We invite you to celebrate the opening of Prather’s Plaza as well as the installation of Verdant Orb and the third MVT Photo Walk Exhibit, “Mount Vernon Triangle: Community in Detail,” at our opening reception on Friday, September 27 from 4-6pm at Prather’s Plaza and HEMPHILL (434 K Street NW). After, be sure to celebrate of Dine + Art All Night in MVT by taking in the new artwork on display, and visiting participating restaurants. Check out the full schedule below, and we hope to see you there!

4:00-4:30pm: Ribbon Cutting at Prather’s Plaza (4 1/2 & K Streets NW) 
Hear remarks and be among the first to view the newly activated “Prather’s Plaza” at 4-1/2 & K Streets NW. The newest MVT Photo Walk exhibit, “Mount Vernon Triangle: Community in Detail,” and John Ruppert’s “Verdant Orb” at the tree box adjacent to 400 K Street NW will also be on display. These projects were funded through DC Office of Planning’s Streets for People grant program.

4:30-6:00pm: Artist Reception at HEMPHILL (435 K Street NW)
Enjoy light refreshments provided by HEMPHILL, take in the latest gallery exhibit “Rush Baker IV: Landscapes,” meet artist John Ruppert, and mingle with some of the photographers who contributed to the latest MVT Photo Walk exhibit, “Mount Vernon Triangle: Community In Detail.” Be sure to register on Eventbrite so that we know you’re coming!

6:00-11:00pm: Explore Mount Vernon Triangle for Art + Dine All Night
See why Mount Vernon Triangle has become a beacon for culture and nightlife here in DC by experiencing some of the evening deals and entertainment available on Friday night: