Bethesda Actually

Friends,

As you know we have featured the PeriPoint building and the Gallery Neptune on several occasions. We love the building and believe it to be a true Bethesda landmark – perhaps even the most unique and original building in town.  The values of its owners have been infused into this Green building, and we’re very proud to be able to keep you informed of the next stage in PeriPoint’s evolution.

Gallery Neptune has now concluded seven years of finely produced exhibitions featuring the superb talent of artists in the mid Atlantic region. Moving ahead, the education program at Studio Neptune is expanding beyond ages 6-14 by offering select classes for high school students and adults.

Elyse (who co-owns the building with her husband Michael) will continue teaching and is excited by the prospect of identifying the right tenants to build on their work and take PeriPoint to the next level.

In this special three part series, we will showcase the opportunities available for the right tenants at PeriPoint.  We firmly believe this landmark building is a must-see for restauranteurs and others seeking a stunning space in Bethesda.  Just follow the coming articles then pay a visit to PeriPoint.  Here’s a visual taste of what you can expect from the coming series, and what you will discover when you visit the real thing.

PeriPoint is located at 5001 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20814-2455 (corner of Old Georgetown Road).  See map below:

For more info drop Raj an email at rajlaw@yahoo.com

My full contact info:
Raj Purohit

Weichert Realtors 7200 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda

Direct 240-486-3921

Work 301 656 2500

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This fantastic collection of photographs was taken by 23-year-old self-taught photographer Verónica Magán on a recent visit to Bethesda.  Each picture captures the “common things” around our streets, from brick walls to sidewalks and doors, framing these objects that we so often take for granted, or simply don’t notice, in a new light.

Verónica, from Venezuela, got to know Bethesda’s streetscene while visiting her boyfriend who works here.  In true DC fashion, most days were spent shopping and visiting museums.  But after a tiring tourist trek they decided to spend the last weekend in Bethesda, which inspired Verónica to create this album.

“While getting to know the colorful streets and restaurants, I noticed the beauty hidden in the “common” things, the things you take for granted when you go by the streets of Bethesda,” she said.

“Every feature of the city has a beautiful detail: the sidewalks, the walls, the benches, the corners, drains… they are all made of different materials and colors that bring Bethesda to life. I guess I could say I felt Bethesda through its textures, so I decided to photograph it.”

And the results are fantastic!  All the pictures were taken using a 30-year-old Pentax KC 1000 with a 35mm ASA400 film.  “I couldn’t think of a better camera to capture the mixture of modern and traditional spirit I found in Bethesda. I’ll be back next Christmas to find new inspiration on a new season,” she added.

Thanks very much to Verónica for allowing us to publish her work.  To see her full set, click here.

Folks — this Tuesday you can watch the classic film “Some Like it Hot” at Bethesda Row (across from the Apple Store) — another super free movie night in Bethesda!

Here’s an idea of what’s coming up in the next few months at Bethesda’s Imagination Stage.  Check out their website for more info on shows, tickets and prices.

An interesting read regarding the challenges facing local galleries during the long summer. If you have time try and check out a couple of galleries this weekend.

Summer Music Wednesday’s start at Bethesda Lane this week — Justin Trawick will be performing from 6.30pm onwards. Try and stop by if you can — it should be fun!

It’s been an exciting time the last couple of weeks as World Cup fever has gripped soccer fans across the U.S. and more locally in Bethesda too, and with the U.S. through to the last 16 it doesn’t look to be abating any time soon!

But as life goes on outside the soccer bubble, I just wanted to remind you all that Five Finger Discount, a Variety Funk and New Swing outfit, are set to play Veterans Park this evening.  6 – 8pm at the corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues

Local band Judge Smith is set to play in Veterans Park this evening as part of the Bethesda Summer Concerts series presented by our friends at Bethesda Urban Partnership.  The schedule has changed up a bit since Raj first posted about it with Level 3 originally down to play.  Should be a good evening at Veterans Park on the corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues!

The line-up for the rest of June and July includes:

6/24 – Five Finger Discount

7/1    – Texas Chainsaw Horns

7/8    – Cathy Ponton King

7/15  – Muskrat Sally

7/22  – The Crimestoppers

This Saturday (June 12), at Norfolk Avenue & Veterans Park (between Fairmont & St. Elmo Avenues), Bethesda Urban Partnership will present Bethesda Artist Market, featuring fine art and craft from 25 local and regional artists.  Free parking is available and live entertainment will be on throughout the day.  More info here.

Just wanted to draw your attention to the annual Folk Festival taking place this weekend (June 5 and 6) down at Glenn Echo Park at 7300 MacArthur Blvd.  The event takes place between 12-7pm and is completely free.  I’ve been down there myself in previous years and it’s a terrific event!  I definitely recommend checking it out.