Full Circle Montessori School graduation ceremony 2026

The Pike-based Full Circle Montessori School held its 2026 graduation ceremony in nearby Glencarlyn Park.

Thanks to Christie Yang plus the staff, students and families of the Full Circle School.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

 

Columbia Pike Blues Festival 2026

The Columbia Pike Blues Festival was hosted for the 29th year by the Columbia Pike Partnership.

The community enjoyed a wide range of performers both local and nationally-based at Penrose Square on the Pike.

Photography by Lara Ajami.

ECDC Gala 2026

The Columbia Pike-based Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) held its 2026 fundraising gala with the  theme “Celebrating Welcome.” Speakers included  Mel Nigussie, emcee Bofta Yimam, ECDC founder and executive Dr. Tsehaye Teferra, and Jeremy Kondyk of Refugees International. Entertainment was provided by The Family Band (Ethio-Jazz), an Indian youth dance troupe, and a Ukrainian mother-daughter duo playing traditional Ukrainian bandura.

Thanks to ECDC's Lullit Paulos, Ezana Teferra, Allene Wright, and Kidist Ebenezer.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf. 

Dr. Tsehaye Teferra