Events / Washington, D.C.

Stephen Wade — Our Common Life: Folksong from the Front Porch to the Concert Hall (Music in American Life) - with Richard Harrington — at Conn Ave

Wednesday, September 30, 20267:00 PM
“I can’t teach you, but I can show you.” With these words, Kentucky balladeer Doc Hopkins shared his musical knowledge with a willing student, summoning an independent streak deeply embedded ...

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This independent bookstore has established a significant presence in the DC area, with its main location on Connecticut Avenue serving as a central hub for readers. It has developed a reputation as one of the premier independent bookshops in the area.story_potoo

5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Open
 Closes 9:00 PM

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