Shaw Open House Gallery

 Pekoe had a free chair massage that was most popular

Saturday afternoon, great weather, and a great crowd of people walked the streets of Shaw, as many of the small business' of the neighborhood opened their doors to residents and visitors alike. Walking around, it was so good to see so many people participating, on 9th, 7th and there crossroads there was a steady stream of folks visiting business' that have, in many cases, not been in Shaw long enough to have experienced "Open House" before. Some tweets mid afternoon seemed to indicate that the word had gone out for more 'passports' as the numbers swelled.

Gluten Free Food and Drink at Pekoe

Pekoe Acupuncture and Wellness, had a busy day as people took advantage of the free chair massage and tasted some gluten free food and drinks. "I have a full days bookings, as well as the Open House, but I have some of the staff helping out" said Nicole Mires of Pekoe.

A constant flow of people to La Colombe Coffee in Blagden Alley surpassed expectations

La Colombe Coffee Roasters took the opportunity to fire up their truck and premier their coffee for the first time (the Blagden Alley location should be open in 4 - 6 weeks) and found that people really wanted to try out the brews. By 3.15, "we have had as many people by already, as we expected all day" said Greg Smith, Manager of La Colombe DC. La Colombe was joined by Rogue 24 owner & chef RJ Cooper, who created a 'new' coffee soda for the 'Open House" , yes you heard right a "Coffee Soda".
Reformation Fitness owner Mike Huling was on hand as many folks got a first look at the new expanded space, and the original space for the first time, " a good flow of people have come through so far, its been a good day"

Mike Huling takes a quick break at Reformation Fitness while "reformer" Pilates benches await visitors

Some business' used the special day to change their look....Cher Cher Ethiopian Restaurant has new signage,

and City Market at O leasing office just keeps looking better and better, with new signs and a great vegetation.

On the corner of 9th and N Streets, a banner has appeared, so we now know the name of the new residential/retail development " The Colonel"after Union Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. (the commander of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War)

Shaw Main Streets have put together another winning day for the neighborhood. I hope that they got to enjoy the day as much as everyone else, every time I turned around SMS folks were going place to place, working to make the day a success.....you did.....Thank You