Kojo Nnamdi: H Street

This photo was taken on Thursday September 20, 2007. These days you'd likely find a crowd out on the sidewalk even on a Thursday night.

Kojo covers H Street in this audio recording. Interviews with Cliff from the Martini Lounge, Tony from the Pug, Casey from Taylor, Anwar Saleem of H Street Main Street, and At-Large Councilmember Kwame Brown.

Pug Fundraising

Tomorrow the Pug is holding a fundraiser for the Humane Society. a $20 donation gets you unlimited drafts from 6-8pm. The Pug is located at 1234 H Street.

Capitol Offender: Sticky Rice

Local blogger Capitol Offender details a visit to Sticky Rice.

A Message from Dr. Granville's

“Gouden Carolus and Friends” Beer Dinner and Demo On Wednesday October 7th

Join Granville Moore's Chef Teddy Folkman and Beverage Director Patrick McMonagle as they present a 5-Course Dinner complete with Beer Pairings from the Gouden Carolus family and cooking demos.

Social Half-Hour
7:00pm – 7:30pm

Assorted Cheese, Pate and Meats
House-Made Pate, Cured Sausages and Cheeses, Selected by Cheese Expert Karen Dee of International Gourmet
Beer – Triple

Dinner
7:30pm – 10:00pm

Warm Lobster Salad
Diced Ambrio Poached Maine Lobster, Frisse, Black Truffles, Fried Capers, Black Pepper Potato Chips and White Balsamic Dressing
Beer – Ambrio

Seared Duck Breast
Long Island Duck, Grilled Poblano Peppers and Butternut Squash with Raspberry Gastrique
Beer – Classic

Crispy Skinned Grouper
Gulf Coast Grouper, Root Vegetable “Home-Fries”, Keizer Blue Vanilla Crème
Beer – Keizer Blue

Egg Ravioli and Bolognese
House-Made Egg Ravioli with a Bison and Lamb Bolognese
Beer – Lucifer

Dessert - TBD

Price - $80 per person, please call and make reservations.

Hilly Awards

I received the following email about the Hilly Awards. Check it out.

The Hilly Awards nominations are still open until midnight on October 1. The awards include ALL Hill businesses (this includes our friends on H St!), and we want to get as many nominations in as possible before the deadline. To nominate your favorite business, you can go to www.champsdc.org. After we tally the nominations, there will be a voting period, with winners announced at the awards party in the North Hall at Eastern Market. (Sponsorship opportunities are also available.) For more information on sponsorships, tickets, or the awards, please contact Nichole Remmert at nicholeaileen@gmail.com

More Festival 2009

Members of the crowd get down in the 1200 block of H Street.

Free Opera/Broadway Bootcamp

Press release:

Washington Savoyards announces its tuition-free OPERA/BROADWAY BOOT CAMP a program of Emerging Art & Artists

What:
TUITION-FREE Opera/Broadway Boot Camp and Audition Workshops

Who:
aspiring artists, high school and young adult (college and post college) who are looking for intensive training in movement, voice, and audition preparation

When:
auditions: Tuesday, October 6, 6:30-9:30 pm; Saturday, October 11, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm; classes: October 20 to November 21: Tuesday,Wednesday, Friday evenings at 6:30-9:30 pm, Saturday, 11: am-3:00 pm; closing production: Saturday November 21, 2009

Where:
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street, NE,Washington, DC 20002

Why:
to introduce Washington area students and young adults, aged 14-21, particularly those in under served communities where arts involvement is minimal, to light opera and musical theatre.The program is created to encourage young and aspiring artists to pursue careers in the performing arts.

More info:
details, www.savoyards.org, 202.399.7993 x 119

The Emerging Art & Artists Opera/Broadway Boot Camp is underwritten by The Stafford Foundation.

Watch for big news about the
Washington Savoyards 2009-2010 season—coming soon!

The Washington Savoyards performs at the
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street

Giving Thanks For the Festival

A similar thank you also appears my monthly H Street Life column in the Hillrag, but I wanted to post one here as well. Lot's of people worked very hard on the Festival, and here are a few of their names:

Margaret Holwill (she was my main contact for info),

Steve Hessler and Dolly Vehlow (they own a soon to open art gallery in the 1300 block of H Street, and were instrumental in securing the art cars, the speed chess, and artists who exhibited work along the Corridor). 

Anwar Saleem (of H Street Main Street)

Joe Englert (of local bar fame)

Leonard Howell (a local resident who works in commercial real estate).

And countless others who volunteered long hours to make this year's Festival the best yet.

And here is a special thank you note from Joe Englert:

Sure, the restaurants and bars on H are key.  But the thing that really made the H Street Festival great this year, was the art and fun events.

 

   The art cars were spectacular. This was due to Steve Hessler and Dolly Vehlow (owners of Gallery O) making the connection and following through with the Art Car folks. They also coordinated processions with the cars throughout town, creating a lot of buzz and excitement. Last but not least, they treated the Art Car owners like royalty, throwing a party and catering for the crew the entire weekend.

 

   Steve and Dolly were also key in recruiting Margaret Holwill to coordinate the festival. Margaret delivered with creative events like the hair show, tattoo contest and also brought on higher quality food stands.

 

   Without things like the Art Cars and double dutch events, the H Street Festival Could become stale and predicatable. I think Steve and Dolly will keep

that from happening and in that I am secure.

 

   Vive la difference!

Studio H Opening

Press release:

Grand Opening of Studio H Gallery and Workshop to Fill Need to Represent Growing, Vibrant Artistic Community on Capitol Hill

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Studio H Gallery and Workshop Presents Its Inaugural Exhibit:

Sarah Griffin Thibodeaux: Portraits and Landscapes in Oil

 

WHO:                         Exhibited artist Sarah Griffin Thibodeaux will meet community members

 

WHAT:             Opening Reception of Exhibit and Studio H Gallery and Workshop

WHERE:             Studio H Gallery and Workshop

408a H Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

 

WHEN:             Saturday, October 17, 2009, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Ongoing Exhibition Dates: October 17-November 14, 2009

 

About the Exhibition:

Visitors to the exhibition will find a selection of recent oil paintings, painted from life, including portraits, nudes, still lifes and landscapes. The exhibition highlights Thibodeaux's specialty: portraits. She paints her subjects from life using the "alla prima" technique, in which paint is applied directly to the canvas and worked wet in wet. "Portraits and Landscapes in Oil" features the recent works of this New Orleans native who has recently made Capitol Hill her home. 

 

About Studio H Gallery and Workshop:

Studio H is located in the burgeoning and energetic H street corridor on the North end of Capitol Hill. This vital urban energy serves as a backdrop and a source of inspiration for Studio H.  Founded by Washington, DC native and Capitol Hill resident Philip Hutinet, Studio H Gallery and Workshop will serve DC residents through interdisciplinary artistic, cultural and social events. The gallery at Studio H will feature monthly art exhibits from local artists and expand to show national and international artists from the mid-Atlantic region, Europe and Latin America.  Studio H Gallery and Workshop will present lecture series open to the public at no cost. As a working space, Studio H also provides various services including website design, custom illustrations, portrait paintings and public murals. 

 

For more information about Studio H Gallery and Workshop, please visit www.studiohdc.com. For further details on Sarah Griffin Thibodeaux, to view works by the artist, as well as events, classes, workshops, and descriptions of painting techniques, visit the artist's web site at http://www.sarahgriffinthibodeaux.com. 

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UPDATE: My bad, I confused Studio H Gallery with Gallery O/H (in the 1300 block of H Street, and also opening soon). The address for this event is 408a H Street. Apologies.

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Considering Rosedale?

The Rosedale Citizen's Alliance fields questions from a potential neighbor about life in the neighborhood.

Skeeball @the Country Club

I received the following note from H Street Country Club. Skeeball fans rejoice!

We'll be starting a skeeball league. The DC Amateur Skeeball League will host games at H Street Country Club starting this Sunday at 6pm. We'll have 1-on-1 tournaments every Sunday. Players who sign up will compete for prices and get discounts on drinks. Should be lots of fun and a great opportunity for neighbors to meet.

Also, we will sponsor a full skeeball season this winter. We are now signing up teams of 5 to compete during a 6-week season. The season will culminate with a one-day playoff and championship tournament. If anyone is interested in playing during the season (or just Sundays), they can contact me at caddy@thehstreetcountryclub.com to sign up.

CP: Cruising Parker Street

The City Paper reports on MPD's efforts to discourage prostitution on Parker Street.

Fundraising for Wheatley's After Care Program

It's time again for the annual Wheatley Aftercare Program fundraiser. This is a really great opportunity to meet neighbors while donating money that will go directly to the program with absolutely no wasted overhead in the process. Here's more info:

Wheatley Education Campus in the Trinidad neighborhood of NE Washington, DC receives $1000 a year from the district to fund their After Care Program, directed by Catrice Simpson. This program provides more than 200 area children positive and productive activities after classes. In 2007, Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club gave $500 to this program, and in 2008 they led a fundraiser that raised over $3000. This year we invite you to help increase the contribution. Your donation will directly support keeping our local kids off the streets and focused on a brighter future.

 

Please join us on Thursday, October 8th, from 6 PM to 9PM for a Webb Elementary After School Program fundraiser at Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club, located at 1103 Bladensburg Rd NE. We are proud to have Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. join us at the event. Along with free food, Jimmy Valentine's will provide free drink (limit 3 alcoholic drinks per person), and James Pittman from Councilmember Thomas’ office will DJ the event. 100% of your $20 donation will provide items such as art supplies and athletic gear so the children participating in the After School Program have access to the teaching and learning tools needed to better their lives. Last year Catrice was able to purchase an adaptation of The Wizard of OZ into a children’s play, which the children performed last winter. This year she is purchasing all the necessary supplies for the kids to make their own yearbook.

 

Many people talk about improving our community and many more talk about what should be done. Here is a simple and straightforward opportunity to make direct impact. A mere 50 persons can match the yearly budget, and 100 can double it. The list of people below have already committed their time and efforts to this fundraiser and would be thrilled to have you join them for this special event. All you have to do is stop by and enjoy some time, food, and music with your neighbors. If you would like to make a contribution but are unable to attend, simply click the link immediately below and send a donation via Paypal to non-profit corporation Trinidad Association (FEIN #80-0299958). Together we will succeed in making our community a better place.

 

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8396771

 

Luciana Mashore

 

Commissioner Tina Laskaris (ANC 5B08)

 

Melina Afzal

 

Matt Ashburn, Capital City Diner

 

Danielle Bays

 

Elise Bernard

 

Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club

 

Coming to Conner Contemporary

GALLERY NEWS > Koen Vanmechelen  Moscow Biennial > Jeremy Kost ICP Triennial Conner Contemporary Art 1358-60 Florida Ave, NE v: 202-588-8750 info@connercontemporary.com www.connercontemporary.com   Join us on Facebook

Conner Contemporary Art congratulates Koen Vanmechelen and Jeremy Kost : 
KOEN VANMECHELEN will participate in the 3rd Moscow Biennial September 23-October 25, 2009 at the Garage Center for Contemporary Culture, Moscow, Russia.

Concurrently, the artist is exhibiting at the 53rd Venice Biennale (3 official collateral exhibitions) through November 22, Venezia, Italy - The Unicorn at San Teodoro (Rialto), The Ring on the isle Isola della Certosa and in a group exhibition Glass Stress at Palazzo Franchetti. Vanmechelen's solo exhibition Orloff is on view through October 18th at the Deweer Gallery, Otegem, Belgium.

Koen Vanmechelen will open a solo exhibition at Conner Contemporary Art, November 7, 2009.

to view work: CLICK HERE 
JEREMY KOST will participate in Dress Codes: ICP Triennial of Photography and Video, International Center for Photography, New York, NY. October 2, 2009–January 17, 2010.
In tandem, the ICP will publish Jeremy Kost Love, Hate, Nature available October 2nd. Each artist book has a print signed by the artist. 
to preview work: CLICK HERE 
Jeremy Kost will open a solo exhibition with Conner Contemporary in January 2010.

Day of the Dead on H Street

Halloween is my all time favorite holiday, and I've often said we need to celebrate it on H Street. My upcoming column in the Hillrag mentions a few events, but I have also since received the following email from one of the organizers of the H Street Festival:

Lots of rock musicians died before their time so we'll honor them. Michael Jackson of course. Is Elvis dead or not?
Traditionally, people paid tribute to the departed with great food and drink, and that's something that we do well on H. The restaurants will offer special menus, many of them Mexican or New Orleans, a city that celebrates the Day of All Saints each year.
As always, the food will range from bar snacks to elegant repasts from H Street's good cooks! Autumn's new beers are in, ready to be enjoyed.

We're starting early in the week so that people will have an opportunity to leave mementos at the shrines to the famous departed that inspire H Street's food, music and commerce. They'll dot nooks and crannies along the street as temporary altars.

Dia de los Muertos and the Feast of All Saints, or some variation of festivals honoring ancestors, are celebrated across the world and in virtually every culture. Come enjoy the excitement and fun of H Street while taking your hum-drum Halloween to a new level of enjoyment. Make sure to wear a costume so you'll blend in with the other revelers.
We're waiting for you - and so are the ghosts of the past.

Sounds pretty cool to me.

Great American Dineout @Napa

Napa 1015 is participating in the Great America Dine Out by contributing 5% of entire check to Share Our Strength any time someone dines at Napa 1015 from September 20-26.

The late notice is all on me. Share Our Stength helps feed hungry kids. Boo on me for being late in posting this.

Human Hand on Bladensburg Road?

An odd message greeted me when I finally checked my email again. I have no other information, but here's the email:

Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Subject: Human remains found at 1058-1062 Bladensburg Rd NE?
To: mpd-5d
Cc: "Groomes, Diane (MPD)"


CO Greene,

I just received a call from my partner at the diner, who was talking with a representative for the Hyacinth Place project at 1058-1062 Bladensburg Road NE. The project's representative, in casual conversation, mentioned that they discovered what appeared to be remains from a human hand while digging footers for their foundation recently.

According to this representative, they stopped construction and called Metropolitan Police upon finding the bones and a handgun with them. He alleged that responding MPD officers did not thoroughly investigate the finding, writing the remains off as animal bones even though the
"hand" was found buried with a partially-deteriorated handgun. According to him, no excavation occurred to attempt to locate other parts of the remains even though the "hand" was near the edge of the excavated hole. This account is consistent with street rumors that have been circulating recently, but this is the only first-hand information I've heard of.

Can you provide additional information and/or clarification on MPD's response to this? What steps were taken to determine if the remains were human or not? Was the handgun (with a partially-deteriorated wooden handle) recovered by MPD? Was a report taken?

While I don't have further information or a specific date for this find, it was likely within the past couple months, as I recall that being the time they excavated initially for footer construction.

Thanks,

Matt

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UPDATE

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I don't have a copy, but MPD reportedly sent an off list email saying the bones were confirmed as animal bones. It isn't uncommon at all for animal bones to be mistaken for human bones. This was the outcome I expected in this instance. It was just that I couldn't resist posting the email. Also, at least we get to kill that urban legend early on. 

Bones from a bear's paws, for instance, are commonly mistaken for the bones of a human hand.  I'm glad MPD is checking this stuff. If we start confusing chicken bones for human bones we'll have a lot of talk of serial killers out there.

NYP: 10 Reasons to Hit DC

Sidamo Cafe...er, Coffee

The New York Post thinks H Street is one of ten great reasons for New Yorkers to visit DC this fall. Two small typos that jumped out at me:

1. Sidamo Coffee, not cafe (people do this all the time)

2. Palace of Wonders is located at 1210 H Street. I think 210 would put you somewhere in the middle of the Hopscotch Bridge.

And a reporter from NBC4 makes fun of the above mentioned piece, but then repeats the Sidamo Cafe mistake (see, ALL THE TIME!).

Partial Liquor License Ban on Bladensburg

And former ANC Kathy Henderson's proposed ban on liquor licenses for non-chain restaurants gets coverage from We Love DC. I'll see about getting more info on her reported opposition to a diner opening on the same street.

Festival Color & 2 Notes

You can find my other 122 Festival photos in my Flickr stream.

Please bear with me if you have sent me an email re: a posting. I've got a backlog right now (very busy weekend) and I'm starting a multi-week temp thing tomorrow that will have me doing actual "work" work 12 hours per day. That will likely mean night postings, and that if you want something posted you will need to give me plenty of notice. 

It sounds like everyone enjoyed the Festival. That's terrific. A huge amount of work went into pulling this off. I also need to mention, and I hope to elaborate later (but I have some time constraints), that the entire festival almost didn't happen due to one local resident. His name is Bobby Pittman. It's pretty rare that I call someone out by name on Frozen Tropics, but I feel that this is a special case (and Bobby has made himself into a bit of a public figure, at least hyper-locally). I'll also state that I would never ever post something like this if I didn't have personal knowledge of the stuff Bobby regularly pulls (plus, I know him). 

Here's what I know right now:

The day prior to the Festival Bobby calls up the Mayor's office and says he wants to review the signatures submitted to get the permit because he doesn't think they had enough. For a few hours there it actually looked like Bobby Pittman (a well known local gadfly) might be able to stop the Festival through last minute bureaucratic tie ups (NB, noting is wrong with checking signatures, but this was a dirty Bobby move at the last minute). In the end Bobby did not get his way, and the Mayor's office allowed the Festival to proceed. But I'd like to send out a personal Evil Eye to Bobby on this one.  If you really hate seeing all this great stuff on H Street, maybe you should just move dude. Bobby, you have gone on some Don Quixotesque crusade of harassing local businesses (including, but not even close to limited to: Rock and Roll Hotel, the Pug, and the Atlas Performing Arts Center [!]). Aside from the one time I saw you planting flowers on H Street, acting as the PSA 102 Coordinator, and a few other very isolated incidents, I've yet to see you do anything to positively contribute to life on the H Street Corridor, or on Linden. It's one thing to want the laws enforced, and to want good neighbors (both admirable qualities and pursuits). But what you are doing is unacceptable in my opinion, and I hope that others who agree will tell you so to your face. I certainly intend to do so the next time I see you. Until then, Evil Eye to you Pittman.

I have multiple people willing to go on record about Bobby's actions regarding the Festival. Some had previously approached me about his past acts, but I was reluctant to publicly indict him. I don't feel that way now.  People deserve to know the truth about Bobby Pittman, and why he should NEVERr be appointed, or elected to any position in our neighborhood as long as he continues on this path. I'm sorry to sound unusually harsh, but I want everyone (both new and old) to know what this guy has been doing behind the scenes. For the record, Bobby has never wronged, opposed, or spoken out against me personally. I'm just tired of constantly hearing about the junk he pulls on the businesses and people who make up our community. His shit (or at least him not getting publicly called out on it) ends NOW.

Bruce Robey, Voice of the Hill Founder, Dies at 65

Bruce Robey, who helped start the Voice of the Hill, and the H Street Playhouse died of heart attack last night. He will be sorely missed. DCist reports. WTOP also has up a nice Tribute.

Check the Schedule

Follow the link to a clickable list of events, times, and locations for tomorrow's H Street Festival.

GGW: H Street Connection

Local blog Greater Greater Washington breaks down last night's ANC 6A meeting regarding the redevelopment of the H Street Connection.

HSCC Adds Noted Mixologist to Team

Cool news (press release):

H Street Country Club MIXES IT UP WITH GINA CHERSEVANI

Updated Beverage Program Launched by Nationally Recognized Mixologist

Washington, DC - After an extraordinary reception by Washingtonians this summer, The H Street Country Club will be shaking things up this fall with the support of Master Mixologist, Gina Chersevani. The bar will feature an updated beverage program that includes inventive creations by Chersevani, whose artistic cocktails have been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

Chersevani has become a nationally recognized talent with strong roots in the Washington, DC area. Her career includes leading roles at Rasika and Smith's PS7's Restaurant where inspired drinks landed her on the cover of The Beverage Journal's "10 Mixologists to Watch" for 2008 and catapulted her to the top of her profession. Chersevani's consulting engagement with H Street Country Club displays her gift of blending ingenious beverages that masterfully complement the uniqueness of the space and the food.

"We wanted to work with Gina since the conception of H Street Country Club, but timing didn't work out until now. We are excited about her creations and can't wait to share her remarkable cocktails with everyone", said owner Blair Zervos.

One of the most innovative concepts in Washington, H Street Country Club lays claim to the only miniature golf course in the city serving food created by celebrated, James Beard-Award winner Chef Ann Cashion and offers an already extensive and renowned cocktail menu. With the addition of Chersevani's creative force behind the beverage program, H Street Country Club looks to establish itself as one of DC's best options for food, drink and fun.

The H Street Country Club is open daily from 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant is located at 1335 H Street NE, Washington D.C. Walk-ins are welcome. To contact the restaurant, please call 202-399-HSCC (4722). For more information about H Street Country Club, visit www.hstreetcountryclub.com.

House Music @Sova

Sova starts its Friday/Saturday DJ night series.

Girls Stab Subway Employee @8th & H

Apparently they got upset when the employee told them they couldn't eat McDonald's food at Subway. No word on the employee's status. He was stabbed in the abdomen. The girls tossed the knife as they left the scene so I'd assume we might be able to get a print match when and if they are caught. Super classy.

H Street Festival in the Media

Daily Candy recommends the Festival on Saturday, and NBC joins the party saying "What Recession? H Street [is] Ready to Party." 12pm-6pm THIS Saturday. DON'T MISS IT.

Brought to You By the Letter "H"

I lack a photos, but DC Greenworks has installed some pretty cool looking planters along the strip that are brightly colored and shaped like the letter H. The downside, some of the plants apparently aren't faring too well. Let's hope H Street businesses clue in and give them a watering.

MPD in the Area

I'm getting reports of police activity last night. One email about helicopters circling H Street, and a series of, as yet, unexplained text messages about cops swarming Kent Place (it sounds like they may have apprehended an armed suspect, but that's based on cryptic text messages, i.e. take it with a grain of salt). Hopefully an update will follow. Kent is a single block street between 9th and 10th one block south of Florida.

Principal Scott Cartland

Wheatley Principal Scott Cartland stands in the hallway of his recently renovated school.

Atlas Open House During Festival

Press Release:

Atlas Arts Partners set to Perform at H Street Festival
Center to host Open House featuring performances and tours

Several Atlas Performing Arts Center Arts Partners are scheduled to appear at the H Street Festival, Saturday September 19th, 2009. On the outdoor stages will by Joy of Motion’s Hip Hop troupe Rhythmix as well as one of the dance centers’ Belly Dance companies. The nationally renowned Step Afrika! will bring their rousing, interactive workshop style performance to H Street.

While the majority of the company will be on tour in South Africa, company manager Gianni Clarkson will introduce the company’s newest dancers to festival-goers and give everyone a lesson in stepping, a dance traditionally performed by African American fraternities and sororities.

The Atlas itself will be hosting an Open House inside the Center allowing visitors the opportunity to have a look beyond the historical marquee to the contemporary, state of the art facility inside.

Many of the Atlas Resident Companies, such as the Capitol City Symphony and the Congressional Chorus will also be on hand to discuss their upcoming seasons and several will be performing in the Great Hall.

Scheduled to appear inside the Atlas are:
• 1 pm Step Afrika!
• 2pm The Washington Savoyards
• 3pm The Congressional Chorus
• 4pm The InSeries
Be sure to stop in during the festival and see what’s happening at the Atlas!

WP: Metro Seeks Input on X1, X2, X3 Lines

Metro is seeking input on these popular local bus routes. The X1 and X2 run down H Street. The X3 goes down Florida. Share your thoughts at public meetings September 22nd and 24th.

Comment Policy Reminder

Guys, please leave some kind of tag. It's hard to follow conversations without one. You don't even need to register, just type one in when you comment. Please!

Lobster and Football @the Argonaut

The hard to read part says $15 pitchers of Allagash. Also, soon (I'm guessing maybe tomorrow night at the latest) Argo should be kicking its last keg of Pennant '55 and switching over to the Post Road Pumpkin Ale.

WP: More on Wheelchair Shooting

The Post has a brief story on yesterday's mid-day non-fatal shooting. According to police the shooting was not random. The man and woman had previously had a verbal altercation on another occasion. It was unclear whether the woman knew the man by name.

Woman Shot, Wounded, on H Street

DCist is reporting that an adult female was shot in the leg at 1275 H Street. The shooting occurred just before 1pm.

Fresh Flavas @the Atlas

Press release:

Fresh Flavas opens African Continuum Theatre's 2009-2010 season featuring new work from award-winning playwrights including Tony nominated Samm-Art Williams and Thomas Bryant at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Be Part of the Process
Share your thoughts with the playwrights after each reading during a feedback session.

Fresh Flavas provides local and national playwrights of color with an invaluable opportunity to develop their work.

The Montford Point Marine
by Samm-Art Williams
directed by Eric Ruffin
featuring Aakhu Freeman, JJ Johnson, Sasha Olinick and Fred Struthers
Monday, September 14 at 8:00 pm
Atlas Performing Arts Center

Known for his Tony nominated play, Home, Samm-Art Williams' latest play depicts the life of one of the first African American Marines who fought in Iwo Jima during World War II who desires to become a classical opera singer.

Level to the Ground
by Thomas Bryant
directed by Patrick Torres
featuring Andrew Honeycutt, Carl James, JJ Johnson, Michael Kramer, Erica McLaughlin, Adrienne Nelson, and Stacy Wilson
Monday, September 21 at 7:30 pm
Atlas Performing Arts Center

A husband and wife in therapy attempt to deal with issues of commitment and hidden truths in their marriage.

Admission is free to all readings, but space is limited. For reservations, please call 202.529.5763.

Learn more about the playwrights and Fresh Flavas
www.africancontinuumtheatre.com

Blues Brunch @Langston Bar & Grille

Langston Bar and Grille is introducing a new blues brunch every Sunday from 11:30am-4:30pm.

Trivia at Little Miss Whiskey's

The bar, located at 1104 H Street, is starting up an every other Tuesday pub quiz. Tomorrow is the first night, and the event repeats the first and third Tuesday of every month. The quiz starts promptly at 8pm.

The Permanent Coupon

I was chatting with Paul Roe of British Ink (2nd floor 508 H Street) today and he happened to mention that the soon to open H Street location of Dangerously Delicious Pies (1339 H Street) is planning to offer a permanent discount to anyone who has the Dangerously Delicious logo tattooed on his/her body. It might sound a little odd, but it reminded me that I had recently noticed the Sticky Rice logo (no words, just the logo) tattooed on a woman's arm. Because I didn't recognize her as having an official connection with Sticky Rice (1224 H Street) DC I asked her about the tattoo, and she told me that because of the tattoo the restaurant gives her a discount every time she visits. For those to lazy to click through to the Dangerously Delicious site I'll just tell you it's a pie with cross bones. Not a bad looking tattoo.

Revamp, Refocus, Relaunch

That is the title of a recent Facebook announcement from Langston Bar and Grille. The intimate gathering place has hired Executive Chef Sammy Davis to remake the service, menu, and look of the space (1831 Benning Road).

Thursday Bluegrass @Sova

Tomorrow Night @7pm. They also have a clothing exchange that starts at 8pm.

Curbside Cupcake @ the Festival?

A Linden Pl. resident Kristi Cunningham has started her own new mobile cupcake service, and rumor has it she'll be making an appearance at the H Street Festival. CupcakesOMG! mentions the new business. Check out Curbside Cupcakes on Twitter or Facebook.

WBJ: Toki Underground

The Washington Business Journal gives us a name for the dumpling and ramen bar Eric Bruner-Yang plans to open above the Pug. Bruner-Yang has worked as the Kitchen Manager at Sticky Rice, and has also been spotted bartending at Little Miss Whiskey's and Jimmy Valentine's.

Spoiled and Rotten Seeks Kids for Fashion Show

Announcement (all photos provided by Spoiled and rotten):

Spoiled and Rotten Kids Boutique & Kid Spa will have a Casting for: The 2nd annual Kids Fashion Show at H St. Festival Day on Sat, Sept 19

I am looking for Girls & Boys (mainly boys) who are between
1yr (walking) and 12 years of age. Specifically, we need children, aged 3 to 6 years


No modeling experience is needed but preferred.

Physical Description: We’re trying to get a diverse group of people in terms of gender, ethnicity, physical appearance, etc., so there’s no limiting physical characteristics except that you must meet the age requirement


Please reply with age & sex of child and forward a head shot of your child.

Location: 1012 H St Day on Sat, Sept 19


Also forward to anyone who may be interested in having their child participate.
Kbronson29[at]aol.com

WP: Shooting Suspects in Custody

The Post reports on the apprehension of three males in the robbery and non-fatal shooting of a 70 year old cab driver in Carver-Langston.

WP: Coffee Ceremony @Sidamo

The Post picks Sidamo for the paper's Best of the 3-Hour Weekend.

H Street Festival 2009

I know you all have already marked your calendars for the festival on the 19th, but this is just a reminder for those who may have forgotten. It runs from 12-6pm and promises to be bigger and better than any of the previous years.

Napa Closed for Labor Day

I received a note indication that Napa will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for Labor Day.

Times: Argonaut Review

The Washington Times ran this favorable review of the Argonaut.

Urban Turf: Is H Street Worth It?

A local real estate blog hosts a reader discussion of buying in the area.