CONCERT: The National Symphony Orchestra breaks out of the Kennedy Center for a performance at Union Market’s Dock 5. It gives you the excuse to hit the market on a day when it’s unlikely to be super-crowded (especially after a very busy holiday season), and you’ll get to see the NSO mix things up with

WASHINGTON – The National Symphony Orchestra is opening the new year with a series of performances in the northeast Washington neighborhoods of Brookland and NoMa. The musicians will revive their “NSO In Your Neighborhood” series with free concerts Jan. 5 through Jan. 12. The series opens Monday with a visit to Noyes Education Campus. http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article5432700.html#storylink=cpy

The National Symphony Orchestra will blanket the neighborhoods of Brookland and NoMa home January 5–January 12, building deeper connections to its community by giving more than 50 free events and performances. From concerts at Echostage and Catholic University of America’s Hartke Theatre to in-school visits, concerts for toddlers, and performances at homeless shelters, NSO members

About Julia: “Julia Romano is a long time DC yogi. A former Yoga District Senior Teacher, Julia is the coordinator of DC’s newest yoga space, Yoga Noma. Julia is also trained in clinical psychology, currently completing a Masters of Science in Yoga Therapy, and runs her own retreat and personal training business.” Julia was kind

Undone Chocolate, a new craft chocolate maker in the District, moved into Union Kitchen in September and began selling its products to the craft chocolate loving public about two weeks ago. The company, whose main chocolate bars contain nothing but organic cacao and organic cane sugar, differentiates itself from other chocolate makers by being “pure