BANG AND OLUFSEN

LEAVING

BETHESDA ROW

High-end Audio Retailer to

Open New Location in

Peripoint Building

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

Bethesda audiophiles may be shocked to find out that Bang and Olufsen is leaving its Bethesda Row location.

The longtime neighbor of Mon Ami Gabi exemplifies the high-end fashion and specialty boutiques synonymous with aspirational Bethesda Row.

There's no need to panic, however. B&O will open a new store in a famous Bethesda landmark, the Peripoint Building. Located at the intersection of Wilson Lane and Old Georgetown Road, the odd, art deco structure was once known as a vacuum repair shop.

More recently, a total refit earned the Peripoint "green" and Silver LEED status, as an environmentally-friendly building. Its latest, best-known tenant was the Neptune art gallery.

Now Bang and Olufsen will bring its 87 years of sonic excellence to one of Bethesda's busiest intersections.

The new store will open with regular hours on April 1, 2012.

B&O's management says it wants to stay in touch with its customers during any time it is unable to be open during the transition. They invite you to leave them a voicemail or send an email with any questions.

Then, on April 1, they expect everything to be back to normal, and their new store to be fully operational.

It's sad they are moving out, but now it's time to restart the Bethesda Row "Hot Stove League," meaning, passionate arguments among Bethesda Row patrons about what should take over the storefront on Woodmont Avenue.

What new store, restaurant, business or entertainment would you like to see replace B&O? Leave your suggestion in the comments below, if you like.

Then, on April 1, Bethesda will once again experience "AErlig musikgengivelse!"