- Tuesday's Hawk 'n' Dove fundraiser that we learned about last week is now going to include an auction of one of Dan Kessler's Eastern Market prints! I ogle Kessler's work -- both the images of the Market building and the baseball -- every time I walk by his weekend stand on Seventh Street, so I'm happy to think that someone will get the pleasure of having one of his prints on their wall in return for helping the merchants out a bit. They've also set a door price for the event, asking for a minimum $20 donation at the door of the upstairs bar. (In addition, the downstairs bar is participating in the Eastern Market Rescue relief by donating 5% of their returns from 7 to 10 PM -- of course, there's no door price for that bar.)
- Nan Raphael, a Hill resident and professional musician, is going to hold a benefit recital of light classical and classical/jazz fusion music in mid-June -- June 16th, to be specific. It will take place at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, and donations will all go to the CHCF. (It's now on the calendar.)
- The Post has an article in the Metro section about yesterday's reopening of the Market, highlighting people's reactions as they caught glimpses inside the charred South Hall, and mentioning the former indoor merchants who were able to set up shop on the sidewalks yesterday (the Fine Sweete Shoppe and Bowers Cheeses; unmentioned was the Calomiris vegetable stand which was also going strong).
- Finally, I talked to Linsey Silver, of the awesome "Rebuild Eastern Market" T-shirts, late last night, and she'll have more available today during Market Day. So if you couldn't find one yesterday, track her down today!
Now get out there and enjoy Market Day, people -- it looks like it'll be great weather for it!