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Georgetown BID Launches Search for Next CEO
The Georgetown BID’s current CEO & President, Joe Sternlieb, is stepping down in 2025 after 12 years in the role.
New ‘Georgetown Jingle’ Holiday Event to Feature 10 Outdoor Music Performances throughout Georgetown on December 7
Additional Merriment in Georgetown holiday programming to include a Swedish holiday market and St. Lucia candlelit procession, Georgetown Cookie Tour, self-guided cocktail crawl, holiday gift guides and more.
Georgetown BID CEO & President Joe Sternlieb Stepping Down in 2025
Sternlieb joined the Georgetown BID in 2012.
Georgetown to Host Fête De La Musique – World Music Day on June 21, Featuring 40+ Musical Acts at 25+ Locations
The Georgetown BID and the Embassy of France-Villa Albertine are partnering to bring the global celebration of music to the Georgetown commercial district and La Maison Française.
21st Annual Georgetown French Market Returns April 26 – 28
The springtime open-air market will feature sidewalk sales from 40+ small businesses, food, strolling performers, and music.
9th Edition of Georgetown GLOW Artists & Events Announced
Five works will be on display during the Georgetown BID’s free outdoor public light art experience; also to feature walking tours, a special shopping night, cocktail crawl and holiday night market, and more ‘Merriment in Georgetown’ programming.
Georgetown in the News
What everyone else is saying about DC’s oldest neighborhood.
Washingtonian: These DC Chefs Are Fundraising To Help LA Wildfire Victims
Two Georgetown chefs and restaurants are participating.
Northern Virginia Magazine: Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, Georgetown Jingle, and Comedy Shows
The event will feature 10 live music performances at 10 outdoor locations throughout Georgetown, offering a diverse mix of genres including jazz, pop, soul, a cappella, and festive kids’ music.
Axios: Holiday Boat Parade, Georgetown Jingle and More
Enjoy the neighborhood’s first outdoor holiday music event, featuring 10 live performances across Georgetown from 1pm-4pm Saturday.
Southern Living: The 18 Cutest Christmas Towns In The South
Come December, Georgetown’s Federal-style architecture and cobblestone streets are brightened not only with strands of bulbs but also Georgetown Jingle—live holiday music in plazas, parks, and storefronts.
Washingtonian: 36 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Georgetown Glow isn’t returning this year, but there’s a new holiday event taking over the neighborhood this month.
Retail Dive: Take a look inside the new Barnes & Noble in Washington, D.C.
The bookseller is going through a growth spurt, with plans to open nearly 60 stores through the end of this year.
