Here (slightly behind schedule) is the official press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
URBAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL HITS WARD 6!
Washington, DC (Friday, September 23, 2005) - Come out and enjoy the H Street Festival - A celebration of diversity, revitalization and the rebirth of the Ward 6 community on Saturday, October 1 from noon until 6 p.m. located between the 1200 - 1400 blocks of H Street NE, (just 5 blocks from Union Station). This festival has something for everyone!
The main stage, sponsored by Verizon and Coca-Cola, will feature artists such as The Lissen Band, DC native W. Ellington Felton, songstress Wayna, nu-school and ole school R& B artist Afi and the musically diverse band Uninterrupted, with songs influenced by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Earth Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder.
Stage Two (bookend to the main stage) will feature dance performances from one of the largest community based dance centers in the region, Joy of Motion Dance Center, an array of spoken word segments sponsored by Manifest Innertainment, LLC and other performances from the arts community.
Long-standing advocate for the city's political rights and economic development, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will host a booth to meet and greet attendees. Also onsite will be representatives from DC government agencies such as the Dept. of Economic Development, Dept. of Planning, Dept. of Transportation and the Dept. of Recreation.
New restaurants and bars to the area such as the Phish Tea Café, ARGO-NAUT Tavern and the H Street Martini Lounge will open at noon to coincide with the festivities; stop by and inquire about food and drink specials.
Check out Developer's Row hosted by ABDO, Senate Square and National Capitol Revitalization Corporation. Look for the "College Hunks That Haul Junk" truck and the Red Bull booth! There will be face painting and other activities for children to enjoy!
Vendor booths will line the center of H Street, displaying arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, African art, various types of food and other novelty items. Neighbors new and old, as well as those outside of the community are asked to come out and meet a new friend, taste the latest dish, enjoy great music and see what's new on H Street!
Other sponsors include Ward 6-Councilmember Sharon Ambrose, PNC Bank, Bank of America and MB Staffing.
For vendor space call Kwasi at (202) 607-7314, interested sponsors call Raphael at (202) 256-5335.
4 comments:
Did anyone go? What did you think?
I was impressed with Smoky's ribs and the Martini Lounge space...
We had some plans Saturday night downtown but were going to stop at the Martini Lounge on our way home. However, it was closed at 10:15!
What gives?
I heard that they had a last minute change of plans & that they won't be officially open (I guess some people got to see the space on Saturday) until October 14th.
We did go in for a tour. They alluded to a health inspector delay but say the plan is a definite opening on the 14th. Space reminded me a little of Tapastini, or at least the layout. More modern than retro, though. Upstairs had a small stage for live bands, which will be broadcast downstairs on the plasma screen behind the bar. Owners were really nice, can't wait for the big day. They were saying that Martini Lounge is sadwiched between two other Englert spaces that will be opening in the next year. New rumor a bit removed from H Street - the abandoned dry cleaner on the corner of L and 6th is being converted to a coffee shop. The owner said she hopes to pick up all the morning commuters on their way to the metro. I know I'll support her.
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