‘Gold Peace’
courtesy of ‘bixentro’
Most of us, unless you were hiding under a metaphorical rock your whole life, have heard of and enjoy The Beatles every now and again.
Those of us who tend to be the Beatles’ faithful also know that John Lennon was taken from the world far too early. Lennon’s is a life worthy of celebration for the extensive amount of creativity he amassed on society-at-large. It is honor of the late John Lennon that his visual artwork is being put on display in downtown Georgetown at 3336 M Street between 33rd and 34th Streets.
The show is called “In My Life,” and is a definite testament to its title. The gallery of work includes self-portraits, sketches of home life, and works promoting peace. Some of Lennon’s lithograph pieces will be for sale with donations benefiting the Washington Animal Rescue League being accepted at the door.
Why the WARL? John’s widow Yoko Ono told WTOP that despite Lennon being a cat person, Lennon did something special for his son Season for Christmas in 1980.
“We got this dog that came to us. It was a present to Sean from John,” she said.
Lennon never lived to deliver the pup, having been killed December 8th of that year, but his legacy lives on through his activism and artwork.
Note: This is the LAST DAY to see this display and the gallery will be open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The exhibit is located at 3336 M Street. For more information call: 202-298-9222.
Rachel moved to DC in the fall of 2005 to study Journalism and Music at American University. When she’s not keeping up with the latest Major League Baseball news, she works on making music as an accomplished singer-songwriter and was even a featured performer/speaker at TEDxDupont Circle in 2012. Rachel has also contributed to The Washington Examiner and MASN Sports’ Nationals Buzz as a guest blogger. See why she loves DC. E-Mail: rachel@welovedc.com.
Mrs John Lennon, I wish I could see this in person. Even though I do not know you,I think about you everyday and your passion for peace.Thank you,Jessie