Frozen Tropics

From the Frozen Tropics Flickr Group

2009-12-01T11:55:00.000-05:00

Flickr user Command Z took this interesting shot of Obama Man at the H Street Festival.

Capital Spice: Seek Out Souk

2009-11-30T12:41:00.000-05:00

Capital Spice gives the new Middle Eastern restaurant a solid review.

Sign is Up @Dangerously Delicious

2009-11-29T08:38:00.000-05:00

Loyal reader Moravsky Vrabec (Flickr name), who has been pie stalking Dangerously Delicious (1339 H Street), says the sign is up, and sets the countdown to about a week for baked sweet and savory goodness.

Curbside Cupcakes

2009-11-28T11:59:00.003-05:00

DCBlogs picks up on the recent arrival of the of Curbside Cupcakes (the founder lives just south of H Street). What is it with cupcakes these days? The New York Times just ran the story The Latest Entrepreneurial Fantasy is Selling Cupcakes. And I recall this ABA gem from May: Law Grad Turns to Cupcake Truck as Economy Sputters.

Curbside Cupcakes sells individual cupcakes out of their truck, but will also deliver larger orders to your Capitol Hill or Downtown location. Check them out on Facebook.

Looking Back: The Ohio

2009-11-28T00:06:00.000-05:00

Delicious Meatloaf and Mac from the now defunct Ohio Restaurant (1380 H Street).

Who Knew the CDC Thought About Gentrification?

2009-11-27T22:03:00.003-05:00

Well, apparently the folks at the Centers for Disease Control have spent a bit of time considering the health implications of gentrification. They even have a web page page on the topic. FYI, the page looks only at the negative potential impacts of gentrification, and doesn't address any potential positives.

Other fun stuff I'm finding while updating my side links:

Gentrified Fiction [N+1].

Urban Gentrification Meets Bulletproof Windows [NPR]. Okay, lots of you guys might have heard this one the first time around. But for the newer kids it's a good listen.

The Glass Menagerie [City Paper]. Ditto.

And another re-run. 7 Rules for Talking About Gentrification [The Neighbors Project].

ANC 5B06 Seat Vacant

2009-11-27T19:17:00.000-05:00

Commissioner Wilhelmina Lawson has resigned from her seat in Trinidad. Lawson represented the southwestern portion of Trinidad, and all of the Capital City Market. Those interested in running for the vacant seat can pick up a petition from the Board of Elections and Ethics. Petitions, which require at least 25 signatures from residents of the Single Member District, are due December 21st. The Challenge period is Dec 24th-31st. Here are the rest of the details:

In order to hold the office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

Be a registered voter in the District, as defined by DC Code Section 1-1001.02;
Have resided in the Single Member District from which nominated continuously for the 60 day period immediately preceding the day on which the nominating petition is filed; and
Hold no other public office.

The Board will provide each candidate who obtains petition forms with a list of the registered voters in his or her Single Member District. We urge that the petition be checked against the list to ensure that it meets or exceeds the minimum signature requirement.

Dana Ellen @Evolve Urban Arts

2009-11-27T18:20:00.000-05:00

WBJ: Streetcar Backers Gather Ammo

2009-11-27T12:03:00.000-05:00

The Washington Business Journal reports on information gathering efforts by streetcar proponents.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T14:43:00.000-05:00

HSCC Nominated for Two Awards

2009-11-26T14:06:00.002-05:00

The H Street Country Club (1335 H Street) is up for Metro Mix's Best New Venue , and competes with Palace of Wonders (1210 H Street) for the title of Quirkiest Bar . Vote for you favorites online online.

WLDC: @ New Restaurants Seek Liquor Licenses on H

2009-11-26T13:09:00.000-05:00

We Love DC reports on Liberty Tree, and a still unnamed Asian restaurant coming to H Street.

Beer Dinner @Granville's

2009-11-26T12:41:00.001-05:00

Dr. Granville Moore's 1238 H Street.

Baltimore CP: Reclaiming Alleys With Art

2009-11-23T21:29:00.002-05:00

The Baltimore City Paper has an interesting piece on the Axis Alley project in Baltimore, and how it allows local residents and artists to transform neglected spaces.

I thought I'd use the occasion to post a few local alley shots from the past few years.

How many locations can you identify?

New Flickr Group

2009-11-22T22:27:00.002-05:00

I've set up a Frozen Tropics group on Flickr so that users can submit photos they'd like to have appear on the blog. The group is also a great way to share local photos with other Frozen Tropics readers. Check it out. Obviously, I'll give credit for any photo I use.

Some Changes Over the Next Week

2009-11-22T20:18:00.002-05:00

Be like Nick, attentive and aware, but not in a panic.

You're going to see a few changes on the site over the week or so. I'm messing with the template a bit in the hopes of ultimately making Frozen Tropics easier to read, and more functional. If anything I do actually "breaks" the site for anyone, or causes you problems please drop me a note, or leave a comment. Obviously, the size change will mean old posts are going to look a bit funny until I fix them. Please just bear with me.

Thanksgiving @the Pug

2009-11-21T12:38:00.004-05:00

All the usual fun plus $2 shots of Wild Turkey. 1234 H Street.

WP: 2nd Arrest in Rawlings Shooting

2009-11-20T21:35:00.005-05:00

The Post reports that a second man (19 year old DeAngelo Edwards) has now been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of George Rawlings (21) as he boarded the X2 bus. Rawlings had just left the funeral of a friend who was murdered on Halloween night. MPD sources have suggested that Rawlings was a person of interest (a possible supplier of the car) in the murder of that friend. Seventeen year old Jeffery Britt has already been charged with first degree murder in the death of George Rawlings.

An MPD press release now indicates that Edwards has been charged with Murder One While Armed.

H Street Shuttle Funding

2009-11-20T12:47:00.004-05:00

The following note from the Atlas has been making the rounds, and I'd be remiss if I didn't post it here:

FROM THE ATLAS:

Hello Atlas Staff, Arts Partners and Atlas District friends,

As some of you may know the funding the free H Street Shuttle is up for renewal. Our Ward 6 Council Member, Tommy Wells, has been extremely helpful with the shuttle project from the very beginning and he has been working hard to make sure the H Street Cooperative receives the money it needs to keep the shuttles running nightly.

If you are not familiar with the H Street Shuttle, it is a free shuttle that runs each evening from 5pm until the Metro closes, which means midnight Sunday through Thursdays and 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. It runs long H Street with limited stops beginning in Chinatown by the Gallery Place metro stop and ends at the Minnesota Avenue stop.

Ridership on the shuttle has steadily increased since its debut in January of 2009. It has become an easy way for customers, patrons and staff to get to H Street and helps reduce the number of cars parked on nearby residential streets. The corridor is undergoing a dramatic streetscape renovation which will eventually result in a beautiful H Street but the construction has further reduced (the already limited) street parking and increased aggravation for drivers. Learning from similar projects in other areas of the city, the shuttle was introduced before major work began and has been a vital way to keep patrons coming here during this challenging time.

Councilmember Well's chief of staff, Charles Allen, has recommended we let Valerie Santos, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development know how important the shuttle is to all of us; the individuals, business owners and artists who have made the commitment to H Street and its renewal. She's the key decision maker and is locking down the funding for us but it can't hurt to let her know how many of us are counting on the continuation of the shuttle service.

I would ask that if you have staff or members of your individual organizations that we ask them to write to her as well.

Her email is Valerie.SantosYoung@dc.gov

Charles has asked that we cc Tommy Wells on the emails. He is twells@dccouncil.us

If you have any questions about the shuttle please feel free to get in touch with me.

Thanks everyone!

Jen

Jen DeMayo

Communications Director

Atlas Performing Arts Center

1333 H Street NE

Washington, DC 20002

www.atlasarts.org

Where to Buy a Christmas Tree

2009-11-20T12:29:00.004-05:00

A reader wrote in asking where to buy a Christmas Tree in DC. I've honestly not yet had occasion to purchase one in DC, but I've seen them at Eastern Market. If you don't mind a drive to the suburbs you can support Cox Farms. Cox Farms is a family run farm that has donated plants and materials to the Trinidad-Ivy City Garden Club. Here is a link to a company called North Star that will deliver a tree if you buy it from them. Prince of Petworth also has a post on the topic.

VOH: Humphries to Sell Martini Lounge

2009-11-18T14:36:00.004-05:00

Voice of the Hill is reporting in its Twitter feed that Cliff Humphries plans to sell the H Street Martini Lounge. In the Tweet Humphries is quoted as saying H Street is "just not safe," and that he's witnessed four crimes this week. Wow. Wasn't Cliff on the agenda for an ANC 6A meeting last night? Is this from that meeting?

1940s Style Cabaret @the Atlas

2009-11-17T22:10:00.004-05:00

hosted by ABC7/WJLA-TV & Newschannel 8 anchor

Cynne Simpson

featuring

Broadway performer

Julia Nixon

pianist

Richard E. Payne

dancers

Willie Mae and Levet Brown

Julia Stewart and Milton English

from the National Hand Dance Association

and a scene from

The Old Settler

Donors @ $100

Priority cafe table seating next to the stage

Special recognition in the program

Patrons @$50

Special recognition in the program

Tickets

Online: www.boxofficetickets.com

Phone: 202.529.5763

For more information, please contact jmwilliams@africancontinuumtheatre.com.

www.africancontinuumtheatre.com

GGWashington: Car Barn

2009-11-17T22:04:00.001-05:00

Blog Greater Greater Washington has a post with some nice photos of the Car Barn that used to sit on the site of the Pentacle.

BYT: Tweed Ride DC

2009-11-17T21:55:00.000-05:00

Brightest Young Things has more Tweed Ride photos.

A Message from Healthy Motions

2009-11-17T21:26:00.002-05:00

Healthy Motions® Massage Therapy 2009 Fall and Winter Announcement:

Rejuvenate yourself by receiving quality, personally-tailored massage therapy treatments from one of our licensed professional massage therapists. Receiving regular massage therapy optimizes the body’s functions and naturally alleviates chronic muscular tension and pain. Healthy Motions® Massage Therapy studio, www.healthymotions.com, is located in the Lower Level of 702 K Street NE. We are family-owned and operated and have been serving the DC Metro area for over seven years.

New Client Discount:

Our $10 New Client Discount on your first treatment has been extended thru December 31, 2009. This discount cannot be combined with other specials or packages.

Online Appointment Booking:

We now have a ‘Schedule Now’ button on our website which allows you to check our availability and book your appointment online. It’s fast, convenient, and easy to do.

Holiday or Birthday gift certificates:

Purchase a Gift Certificate by December 31, 2009 and receive a free coupon for a Hot Stone or Thai Foot Reflexology Add-on with the gift certificate.

E-Newsletter:

Hooping aka HoopDance:

Granetta is now a certified HoopDance instructor. Check our Events Calendar for upcoming classes and free Hoop Jams, or call Granetta for more info. This is a fun, new way to exercise using adult size, weighted hoops. You can get a great cardio workout, tone your entire body and reduce stress.