Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
i might be the only one in the neighborhood that is sad about this
but the borf mansion is shutting down.
you can cheer if you want. i hope though that the energy that was put into this building and scene stays on the direction of being a creative and respectful positive force. instead of.. well... you know.
and yeah, one more empty building for north capitol! we all love empty buildings.
maybe it'll become a gun store.
you can cheer if you want. i hope though that the energy that was put into this building and scene stays on the direction of being a creative and respectful positive force. instead of.. well... you know.
and yeah, one more empty building for north capitol! we all love empty buildings.
maybe it'll become a gun store.
gun ban overturned
The court's 5-4 ruling struck down the District of Columbia's 32-year-old ban on handguns as incompatible with gun rights under the Second Amendment. The decision went further than even the Bush administration wanted, but probably leaves most firearms laws intact.
and here
Examining the words of the Amendment, the Court concluded “we find they guarantee the individual right to possess and carry weaons in case of confrontation” — in other words, for self-defense. “The inherent right of self-defense has been central to the Second Amendment right,” it added.
and here
Examining the words of the Amendment, the Court concluded “we find they guarantee the individual right to possess and carry weaons in case of confrontation” — in other words, for self-defense. “The inherent right of self-defense has been central to the Second Amendment right,” it added.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
DPR Summer Camps 2008
IT'S OFFICIAL: SUMMER IS HERE! Registration Continues for DPR Summer Camps 2008
DPR Summer Camps will run June 23 – August 15, 2008, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. All camps will be closed on Friday, July 4. Some camps may have special events and trips beyond regular hours. Register today for DPR Summer Camps 2008!
DPR offers a diverse array of exciting urban recreation and camping opportunities for youth ages 3 to 17; including sports camps, aquatic camps, therapeutic camps, and other day camps. DPR also offers Discovery Camps for youth ages 6 to 13, and Little Explorers Camps for youth ages 3 to 5.
Camp Riverview
Be part of the ultimate overnight camping experience at DPR’s Camp Riverview, located in Scotland, MD, 88 miles from the center of Washington, DC. Campers are housed in rustic cabins and eat nutritious meals prepared in a fully staffed commercial kitchen. Campers will participate in environmental projects, creative arts, sports, campfires, aquatic activities, all while experiencing the great outdoors.
Camp Riverview hosts seven co-ed sessions, each a week in length, for children ages 7 to 12. To comply with the state of Maryland’s Youth Camping regulations, registration must be done through DPR’s Camp Central Office.
DPR Teen Career Camps
DPR has also partnered with the District Department of Employment Services to host a number of exciting Teen Career Camps. Before and After Care will be available at many camp locations from 8 am – 9 am and 5 pm – 6 pm.
Summer Camp Registration
Register today for DPR Summer Camps 2008! For more information, contact DPR’s Camp Central Office at (202) 671-0295, or via email at DPRcamps@dc.gov.
DPR Summer Camps will run June 23 – August 15, 2008, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. All camps will be closed on Friday, July 4. Some camps may have special events and trips beyond regular hours. Register today for DPR Summer Camps 2008!
DPR offers a diverse array of exciting urban recreation and camping opportunities for youth ages 3 to 17; including sports camps, aquatic camps, therapeutic camps, and other day camps. DPR also offers Discovery Camps for youth ages 6 to 13, and Little Explorers Camps for youth ages 3 to 5.
Camp Riverview
Be part of the ultimate overnight camping experience at DPR’s Camp Riverview, located in Scotland, MD, 88 miles from the center of Washington, DC. Campers are housed in rustic cabins and eat nutritious meals prepared in a fully staffed commercial kitchen. Campers will participate in environmental projects, creative arts, sports, campfires, aquatic activities, all while experiencing the great outdoors.
Camp Riverview hosts seven co-ed sessions, each a week in length, for children ages 7 to 12. To comply with the state of Maryland’s Youth Camping regulations, registration must be done through DPR’s Camp Central Office.
DPR Teen Career Camps
DPR has also partnered with the District Department of Employment Services to host a number of exciting Teen Career Camps. Before and After Care will be available at many camp locations from 8 am – 9 am and 5 pm – 6 pm.
Summer Camp Registration
Register today for DPR Summer Camps 2008! For more information, contact DPR’s Camp Central Office at (202) 671-0295, or via email at DPRcamps@dc.gov.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
GIRLISH WAYS-THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE ARTISTS
THE BOBBY FISHER MEMORIAL BUILDING PRESENTS
GIRLISH WAYS
THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE ARTISTS
A selection of eleven artists under the age of 35 investigate how contemporary lifestyles effect and re-define the women of this generation.
Curated by Rachel Fick and Marissa Botelho
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 28th, 7-10pm
1644 North Capitol Street NW, Washington DC 20002
June 28th - July 13th, 2008
(Open on Saturday and Sundays 12pm-5pm, and by appointment)
Sponsored by ArtCadeForum.com and the Pink Line Project with live performance art and local music talent. 
Amber Hawk Swanson, To Have, Cake Cut, 2007
Satomi Shirai, Hunter College MFA Candidate 2009, uses large scale photography to depict cultural connections and disconnections that were results of moving from Japan to New York City.
Amy Misurelli Sorensen, American University MFA 2008, paints multiple face masks as consequences to distorted images of female sexuality imposed by an Italian Catholic upbringing.
Amber Hawk Swanson, School of the Art Institute of Chicago MFA 2006, explores the interplay between repulsion, desire, and surrender. By inserting a sexually available replica of herself into already charged environments, the possibility of peril often interrupts allegiance to the social codes of each space.
Pierrette Montone, Corcoran College of Art + Design BFA 2008, creates a playful mural on femininity in a post-feminist generation.
Lauren Bender, received a BS in Honors Painting at Towson University 2003, performs CorpOreo a piece that investigates the self/other and a breakdown of communication, influenced by the real-life experience of being a twin.
Sara Hubbs, the George Washington University MFA 2008, installs Hides 'N Heels, a sculpture that deals with concepts of place, commerce, and notions of femininity as seen through two opposing viewpoints; one of a frontier-like mentality and one in search of authenticity or essence.
Trish Tillman, School of Visual Arts MFA Candidate 2009, uses deceptively simple linework, bright colors, and abstracted yet familiar forms in her drawings and overflowing closet sculpture to seduce the viewer into confronting themes of personal growth, psychological confinement, and self-imposed displacement.
Meg Onli, School of the Art Institute of Chicago BFA 2008, exhibits preliminary drawings and letters that have led to a current month-long performance that entails retracing the steps of a mulatto lesbian on the Underground Railroad between Rockville, Maryland and the historical settlement of Dawn, Canada. The walk began on June 3rd, 2008 and is anticipated to end in early July, 2008.
Pamela Norrish, Alberta College of Art + Design BFA Candidate 2009, displays an array of delicate music boxes that resemble female body parts. These seemingly childish toys hold uncomfortable female expectations as the viewer winds up the box and puts it into motion.
Zoe Blackwell, California College of Art BFA 2008, shows embroidered poly-satin swatches that explore our human tendencies to recognize and assign code, pattern, secrecy, and preciousness. Simple tags hang quietly off of each swatch to push and pull the meanings of the embroidered words into a myriad of directions.
Lauren Rice, American University MFA 2008, uses found objects that have masculine and feminine connotations to transform one of the second floor galleries into a space that is both gaudy and beautiful.
Roxxanne Reed, Corcoran College of Art + Design BFA Candidate 2009, uses the films of Kenneth Anger in a futile attempt to eradicate any trace of femininity in a recontextualized video that begins in the realm of dreams and ends in the peace of sleep.
The Bobby Fisher Memorial Building is pleased to announce the opening of Girlish Ways: The Next Generation of Female Artists, an exhibition examining how contemporary lifestyles effect and re-define the women of this generation. The exhibition recognizes exceptional female art students and graduates of BFA and MFA institutions around the United States and Canada. Girlish Ways explores youthful and mature concerns of the women involved, as well as how these women respond to their changing environments. Various issues are investigated, including cultural re-location, sexuality, public image, and post-feminism. Girlish Ways uses a range of subtle and overtly post-feminist art to engage the viewer in this diverse generation of women artists. The exhibition consists of a multitude of media and a live performance on the opening night by Lauren Bender.
@ The Bobby Fisher Memorial Building
1644 North Capitol Street @ Florida Ave
Sunday, June 22, 2008
LeDroit Park Gate Destroyed***updated
Community:
I regret to inform you that this evening (Saturday 6/21/08) at approximately 6:00 PM a deranged driver destroyed the new LeDroit Park Iron Gate at the corners of Florida Avenue and 6th & T Streets NW. The Civic Association is working with the city & DDOT to have the repairs made as soon as possible.
At this time, we are asking the community to assist us in locating the iron pieces that have already been removed from the site.
The missing parts include the "LeDroit Park" name, date & scrollwork. Please help us in this search (no questions asked).
Thank you for your time.
Andrea Feniak
Secretary, LeDroit Park Civic Association.
202.986.7680
********************UPDATE******************
GOOD NEWS! We have received absolute confirmation that the "letters"
from the LeDroit Park Iron Gate are in safe keeping with a member of the
Civic Association. Thank you to all who responded with your
"tips" on the possible whereabouts.
Regarding repairs, we have already been contacted by DDOT and they will
be on site tomorrow (Monday 6/23) to assess the situation and they
intend to report back to the community prior to Tuesday's Civic
Association Meeting (7:00 PM at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church).
See you there!
Andrea Feniak
I regret to inform you that this evening (Saturday 6/21/08) at approximately 6:00 PM a deranged driver destroyed the new LeDroit Park Iron Gate at the corners of Florida Avenue and 6th & T Streets NW. The Civic Association is working with the city & DDOT to have the repairs made as soon as possible.
At this time, we are asking the community to assist us in locating the iron pieces that have already been removed from the site.
The missing parts include the "LeDroit Park" name, date & scrollwork. Please help us in this search (no questions asked).
Thank you for your time.
Andrea Feniak
Secretary, LeDroit Park Civic Association.
202.986.7680
********************UPDATE******************
GOOD NEWS! We have received absolute confirmation that the "letters"
from the LeDroit Park Iron Gate are in safe keeping with a member of the
Civic Association. Thank you to all who responded with your
"tips" on the possible whereabouts.
Regarding repairs, we have already been contacted by DDOT and they will
be on site tomorrow (Monday 6/23) to assess the situation and they
intend to report back to the community prior to Tuesday's Civic
Association Meeting (7:00 PM at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church).
See you there!
Andrea Feniak
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Truxton Circle, North Capitol, and the Great Divide of Bloomingdale and Eckington.
How would you feel about rebuilding Truxton Circle?
What effects do you think it would have on foot traffic in the north capitol corridor?
DDOT did a study ( PDF)and had this diagram of traffic flow:
Here is a shot looking south toward that intersection:
A little further up North Capitol Street, there is a trench dug out of the road allowing traffic to pass under T Street and Rhode Island Avenue.
I'd like to suggest the open area between T and Rhode Island be covered to allow for greenspace on top
currently the division between the neighborhoods of Bloomingdale and Eckington is rather stark.
I;'d love to bridge that division.
imagine if that trench was covered to create a public space. summertime movie nights with the capitol in the background, perhaps?
how about a sculpture garden?
It seems as though Martini 2020, otherwise know as the old firehouse, is moving forward. The Borf Mansion seems to generate a lot of foot traffic in the neighborhood when they have events.
Here is a recent shot of that strip:
and an old shot:
Wouldnt the empty Savemore building make a nice new home for Olssons?
or maybe The Garden District? or better yet, does someone in the neighborhood have the desire to open up their shop here? i hear that Stu Davenport wants a Pizza Parlor.
There was talk on neighborhood listserves about marketing the area to developers and to create a "theme" for this corridor. I find this to be quite a bit tacky and wildly inappropriate, personally. To me, marketing the strip as "italian" as some have suggested, is insulting to who we are as a present day community. An ethnically oriented marketing only serves its purpose if its homegrown. and while there may be some history to that claim, there is little present in it. i prefer to live in my present day community, which i love, than some romanticized version of the past. granted, i love that people care enough to make suggestions, and to wish for things to become better, and to reverse the history of disinvestment. Still, we need to recognize our diversity and our present day culture in trying to grow.
My hope is that we can find ways to encourage those that live in the community to fill niches they feel are missing ( like the Big Bear) or encourage existing business to grow and change ( like Windows cafe) and to also encourage the type of DIY mentality that has made the borf mansion a vibrant scene ( yeah.. i know.. i know, but i like their direction, and people defintitely come out for their events.)
Anyway, i hope that people can use the comments here to engage in a (civil) discussion about what you'd like to see. we all know the hurdles, we all know the negatives, but it'd be great to hear of possibilities and solutions.
Additionally, if you have ideas that might be lengthy to post, shot me an email and i'll let you create your own posting here.
Old photos found here
What effects do you think it would have on foot traffic in the north capitol corridor?
DDOT did a study ( PDF)and had this diagram of traffic flow:
Here is a shot looking south toward that intersection:
A little further up North Capitol Street, there is a trench dug out of the road allowing traffic to pass under T Street and Rhode Island Avenue.
I'd like to suggest the open area between T and Rhode Island be covered to allow for greenspace on top
currently the division between the neighborhoods of Bloomingdale and Eckington is rather stark.
I;'d love to bridge that division.
imagine if that trench was covered to create a public space. summertime movie nights with the capitol in the background, perhaps?
how about a sculpture garden?
It seems as though Martini 2020, otherwise know as the old firehouse, is moving forward. The Borf Mansion seems to generate a lot of foot traffic in the neighborhood when they have events.
Here is a recent shot of that strip:
and an old shot:
Wouldnt the empty Savemore building make a nice new home for Olssons?
or maybe The Garden District? or better yet, does someone in the neighborhood have the desire to open up their shop here? i hear that Stu Davenport wants a Pizza Parlor.
There was talk on neighborhood listserves about marketing the area to developers and to create a "theme" for this corridor. I find this to be quite a bit tacky and wildly inappropriate, personally. To me, marketing the strip as "italian" as some have suggested, is insulting to who we are as a present day community. An ethnically oriented marketing only serves its purpose if its homegrown. and while there may be some history to that claim, there is little present in it. i prefer to live in my present day community, which i love, than some romanticized version of the past. granted, i love that people care enough to make suggestions, and to wish for things to become better, and to reverse the history of disinvestment. Still, we need to recognize our diversity and our present day culture in trying to grow.
My hope is that we can find ways to encourage those that live in the community to fill niches they feel are missing ( like the Big Bear) or encourage existing business to grow and change ( like Windows cafe) and to also encourage the type of DIY mentality that has made the borf mansion a vibrant scene ( yeah.. i know.. i know, but i like their direction, and people defintitely come out for their events.)
Anyway, i hope that people can use the comments here to engage in a (civil) discussion about what you'd like to see. we all know the hurdles, we all know the negatives, but it'd be great to hear of possibilities and solutions.
Additionally, if you have ideas that might be lengthy to post, shot me an email and i'll let you create your own posting here.
Old photos found here
Harry Thomas Rec Center and Pool
Harry Thomas Community Center
1743 Lincoln Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 576-5642
(202) 727-5643
Amenities:
Basketball Court - 1
Computer Lab - 1
Lighted Baseball Field with 90' Diamond - 1
Playground - 1
Small Multi-Purpose Room - 1
Swimming Pool - 1
Tennis Courts - 2
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Pool Hours:
M-F 1:00- 8:00
Sat and Sun 12-6
closes on august 17th.
1743 Lincoln Rd., NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 576-5642
(202) 727-5643
Amenities:
Basketball Court - 1
Computer Lab - 1
Lighted Baseball Field with 90' Diamond - 1
Playground - 1
Small Multi-Purpose Room - 1
Swimming Pool - 1
Tennis Courts - 2
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Pool Hours:
M-F 1:00- 8:00
Sat and Sun 12-6
closes on august 17th.
Friday, June 20, 2008
North Capitol Main Street Plant-A-Thon -- Tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, 2008
North Capitol Main Street Plant-A-Thon -- Tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, 2008
See this message from Pat Mitchell, Bloomingdale resident and president, North Capitol Main Street, Inc.
Earlier this year, North Capitol Main Street (NCMS) was awarded a Neighborhood Investment Grant to make physical improvements to the North Capitol Street corridor.
Over the past month, handsome wrought iron tree-box guards were installed to match the existing wrought iron fencing in the median strip along parts of North Capitol Street. Even though the fencing is up, we're not quite ready for plants yet . . .
Question: How do you transform 28 trash-glass-and-weed-filled tree box spaces into 28 spaces with beautiful plants that bring year-round beauty?
Answer: With a little help from our friends . . .
___________________________________________________________________________
NCMS Community Plant-A-Thon
We'll do the heavy lifting -- cleaning the trash, pulling the weeds,turning the soil -- you get to do the easy stuff: putting in the plants, mulching and watering. How hard can that be? Think you can hlep out? Meet us at Florida/No. Cap parking lot this Saturday morning and let's get planting.
What: NCMS Plant-A-Thon
When: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 12 noon
Place: Florida Ave/No. Capitol Parking Lot
Bring your marked tools -- shovels, rakes, hoes, buckets -- and gloves and join neighbors, volunteers and the Board of Directors of NCMS as we change the streetscape along North Capitol Street!!
NCMS, serving the NoCap Corridor and the great surrounding neighborhoods.
See this message from Pat Mitchell, Bloomingdale resident and president, North Capitol Main Street, Inc.
Earlier this year, North Capitol Main Street (NCMS) was awarded a Neighborhood Investment Grant to make physical improvements to the North Capitol Street corridor.
Over the past month, handsome wrought iron tree-box guards were installed to match the existing wrought iron fencing in the median strip along parts of North Capitol Street. Even though the fencing is up, we're not quite ready for plants yet . . .
Question: How do you transform 28 trash-glass-and-weed-filled tree box spaces into 28 spaces with beautiful plants that bring year-round beauty?
Answer: With a little help from our friends . . .
___________________________________________________________________________
NCMS Community Plant-A-Thon
We'll do the heavy lifting -- cleaning the trash, pulling the weeds,turning the soil -- you get to do the easy stuff: putting in the plants, mulching and watering. How hard can that be? Think you can hlep out? Meet us at Florida/No. Cap parking lot this Saturday morning and let's get planting.
What: NCMS Plant-A-Thon
When: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 12 noon
Place: Florida Ave/No. Capitol Parking Lot
Bring your marked tools -- shovels, rakes, hoes, buckets -- and gloves and join neighbors, volunteers and the Board of Directors of NCMS as we change the streetscape along North Capitol Street!!
NCMS, serving the NoCap Corridor and the great surrounding neighborhoods.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
the city paper and photos of the neighborhood
The city paper is looking for images of DC neighborhoods
put up some good pictures of bloomingdale!
and add them to the bloomingdale photo pool while you're at it.
put up some good pictures of bloomingdale!
and add them to the bloomingdale photo pool while you're at it.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Last Weekend of Artomatic
Go Check out Artomatic this weekend.
I'll be giving a tour of Washington Glass School Artists exhibiting at Artomatic on Sunday.
if you're interested, please meet me in the lobby at 1:45. We will start the tour at 2 PM.
There will be bands and performances and workshops all weekend. this is the biggest art event dc has to offer, you'll find something you dig.
I'll be giving a tour of Washington Glass School Artists exhibiting at Artomatic on Sunday.
if you're interested, please meet me in the lobby at 1:45. We will start the tour at 2 PM.
There will be bands and performances and workshops all weekend. this is the biggest art event dc has to offer, you'll find something you dig.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Diluvian Bloomingdale
I was out of town last week when we had that crazy storm so i missed all the water and flooded streets.
A neighbor sent this email and photos concerning Rhode Island Avenue
Bloomingdale is Drowning!
Okay, so that's hyperbole, but seriously, what's up with our Department of Public Works and WASA that they refuse to fix the storm drain on Rhode Island Ave on the east bound side just before 1st ST NW in front of houses 120 and 122?
From about 8pm Wednesday nignt until 11am Thursday morning it looked like the attached pics.
Cars were struggling to get through. What if an ambulance was trying to get to Washington Hospital Center and couldn't because of this ridiculous amount of water?
I called WASA emergency several times (the lady was nice and trying to be helpful) and they finally sent a street sweeper to attempt to clear debris around midnight. Despite 30 minutes of effort, the street sweeper was unsuccessful.
I've come to learn that neighbors have repeatedly called WASA about this storm drain being clogged with trash and leaves, yet they have not cleared it yet. I was out of town for the Saturday storms of May 31 but I hear the same thing happened as on Wednesday night which is when I took the pics.
I figure if we can get this info in a public forum maybe the storm drain can get cleared properly and stop putting our houses at risk for serious and damaging flooding.
Thanks for your time,
Ryan
Then i received this update
I sent basically that same email and all the same pictures to the Public Affairs Director at WASA, Michele Quander-Collins shortly after emailing you. She responded quickly, told me they'd send a crew out that same day, and sure enough my wife watched them come out, get the man hole cover off the storm drain and pull tons of leaves and debris out of the catch drain and the rest of the sewer.
Obviously last night (Wed) it rained extremely hard again. The drain worked great. The water never breached the curb. Bravo to WASA on the quick response. I think it is just as important to highlight when the system works properly.
It is also proof that continued community involvement by the people of Bloomingdale and constructive, rational inteaction with our city officials is the best way to improve our little corner of the city.
Thanks for all you do in keeping us up to date on the neighborhood.
Take care,
Ryan
A neighbor sent this email and photos concerning Rhode Island Avenue
Bloomingdale is Drowning!
Okay, so that's hyperbole, but seriously, what's up with our Department of Public Works and WASA that they refuse to fix the storm drain on Rhode Island Ave on the east bound side just before 1st ST NW in front of houses 120 and 122?
From about 8pm Wednesday nignt until 11am Thursday morning it looked like the attached pics.
Cars were struggling to get through. What if an ambulance was trying to get to Washington Hospital Center and couldn't because of this ridiculous amount of water?
I called WASA emergency several times (the lady was nice and trying to be helpful) and they finally sent a street sweeper to attempt to clear debris around midnight. Despite 30 minutes of effort, the street sweeper was unsuccessful.
I've come to learn that neighbors have repeatedly called WASA about this storm drain being clogged with trash and leaves, yet they have not cleared it yet. I was out of town for the Saturday storms of May 31 but I hear the same thing happened as on Wednesday night which is when I took the pics.
I figure if we can get this info in a public forum maybe the storm drain can get cleared properly and stop putting our houses at risk for serious and damaging flooding.
Thanks for your time,
Ryan
Then i received this update
I sent basically that same email and all the same pictures to the Public Affairs Director at WASA, Michele Quander-Collins shortly after emailing you. She responded quickly, told me they'd send a crew out that same day, and sure enough my wife watched them come out, get the man hole cover off the storm drain and pull tons of leaves and debris out of the catch drain and the rest of the sewer.
Obviously last night (Wed) it rained extremely hard again. The drain worked great. The water never breached the curb. Bravo to WASA on the quick response. I think it is just as important to highlight when the system works properly.
It is also proof that continued community involvement by the people of Bloomingdale and constructive, rational inteaction with our city officials is the best way to improve our little corner of the city.
Thanks for all you do in keeping us up to date on the neighborhood.
Take care,
Ryan
Friday, June 06, 2008
free pizza tonight!
At Artomatic tonight!http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif
The Artists of artdc.org tour
Fri June 6th - 7pm-8pm, Sixth Floor
in the Visual Arts Resource Center (VARC)
Join the staff of artdc.org for pizza this Friday and a tour of Artomatic artworks created by artists featured on artdc.org
In addition to getting free pizza, meeting artists and seeing artwork, you can explore the information in the Visual Artists Resource Center, to learn about are arts events and organizations. There's probably more Arts Activities in DC than you think.
Additionally, i will be leading a tour of Washington Glass School Artists at Artomatic on Saturday starting at 2 PM in the lobby.
The Artists of artdc.org tour
Fri June 6th - 7pm-8pm, Sixth Floor
in the Visual Arts Resource Center (VARC)
Join the staff of artdc.org for pizza this Friday and a tour of Artomatic artworks created by artists featured on artdc.org
In addition to getting free pizza, meeting artists and seeing artwork, you can explore the information in the Visual Artists Resource Center, to learn about are arts events and organizations. There's probably more Arts Activities in DC than you think.
Additionally, i will be leading a tour of Washington Glass School Artists at Artomatic on Saturday starting at 2 PM in the lobby.
Bloomingdale Farmers Market
Sunday
10-2
first and R nw
rain of shine
there will be an additional farmer at the market this sunday
They will bring: quarts of mixed baby squash (zucchini, one ball, 8 ball, sunburst, pattypan, Kousa), mixed summer squash, squash blossoms, broccoli, baby new potatoes (red Pontiac and Yukon Gold), asparagus, vidalia-style sweet onions, spring onions, english peas (shelled and unshelled), sugar snaps, purple top turnips, Choggia beets, red beets, swiss Chard.....and the first raspberries of the season (come early, they will go fast)
And Flowers, too. They will bring their field- grown flowers (lilies, yarrow, zinnia) and their beautiful hanging baskets on Sunday. (They will also have bedding plants and flowers.)
10-2
first and R nw
rain of shine
there will be an additional farmer at the market this sunday
They will bring: quarts of mixed baby squash (zucchini, one ball, 8 ball, sunburst, pattypan, Kousa), mixed summer squash, squash blossoms, broccoli, baby new potatoes (red Pontiac and Yukon Gold), asparagus, vidalia-style sweet onions, spring onions, english peas (shelled and unshelled), sugar snaps, purple top turnips, Choggia beets, red beets, swiss Chard.....and the first raspberries of the season (come early, they will go fast)
And Flowers, too. They will bring their field- grown flowers (lilies, yarrow, zinnia) and their beautiful hanging baskets on Sunday. (They will also have bedding plants and flowers.)
Monday, June 02, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Farmers Market Tomorrow
Bloomingdale Farmers Market
10-2 PM
First and R NW
dont forget to hit up Timor Bodega too!
10-2 PM
First and R NW
dont forget to hit up Timor Bodega too!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
cool event at big bear
May 29
Bernard Welt (text) & Colby Caldwell (projections)
BLK w/ BEAR (audio art)
Bernard Welt is a fiction writer, poet, essayist, playwright & consummate genre-blurrer. His fiction and poetry have appeared in art catalogs, including Splat! Boom! Pow!, The Influence of Cartoons in Contemporary Art and Raymond Pettibon: A Reader. His essays for the Los Angeles journal Art Issues are collected in Mythomania: Fantasies, Fables, and Sheer Lies in Contemporary American Popular Art.
Colby Caldwell is a DC visual arts fixure and pretty good with a shotgun. Since the late 1980’s, he has had solo and group exhibitions, lectured at various universities and colleges, collaborated with other artists and published catalogues. He has exhibited at the Kathleen Ewing Gallery in Washington, D.C. (1988-1989), the Emilio Navarro Gallery in Madrid, Spain (1992-1993), as well as several times at Hemphill Fine Arts, located in Washington, D.C., where he exhibited [still life] in 2003. Among his many group exhibitions, in 1991 he exhibited “Portraits” in Basel, Switzerland and in 1996, at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, Caldwell’s work was shown in an exhibition called “Reimagining the Real”. In 1999, he collaborated with Bernard Welt on Ordinary Eternal Machinery, a video piece. His work was recently selected for inclusion in the 2005 Corcoran Biennial, Corcoran Museum of Art, Washington, D. C.
BLK w/BEAR is JS Adams [loops; turntables; prepared vinyl] and Doug Poplin [cello; effects]. Performances and temporal turntable installations– staged in art spaces across the Metro DC area and in NYC’s Tribeca arts district — include forced physical and electronic looping of altered vinyl recordings, found sound and media decay with manipulated voice synthesis.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
THURSDAY, MAY 29 / 8 PM / BIG BEAR CAFE
Cheryl's Gone at Big Bear Cafe
CHERYL'S GONE PRESENTS
ART 3 WAY
WELT / ADAMS / CALDWELL
AUDIO VISUAL LITERARY COLLABORATION
THURSDAY, MAY 29 / 8 PM / BIG BEAR CAFE
Expect some sort of face-melting collaboration between these three DC stalwarts:
Bernard Welt is a fiction writer, poet, essayist, playwright & consummate genre-blurrer. His fiction and poetry have appeared in art catalogs, including Splat! Boom! Pow!, The Influence of Cartoons in Contemporary Art and Raymond Pettibon: A Reader. His essays for the Los Angeles journal Art Issues are collected in Mythomania: Fantasies, Fables, and Sheer Lies in Contemporary American Popular Art.
BLK w/BEAR is JS Adams [loops; turntables; prepared vinyl] and Doug Poplin [cello; effects]. Performances and temporal turntable installations-- staged in art spaces across the Metro DC area and in NYC's Tribeca arts district -- include forced physical and electronic looping of altered vinyl recordings, found sound and media decay with manipulated voice synthesis.
Colby Caldwell is a DC visual arts fixure and pretty good with a shotgun. Since the late 1980's, he has had solo and group exhibitions, lectured at various universities and colleges, collaborated with other artists and published catalogues. He has exhibited at the Kathleen Ewing Gallery in Washington, D.C. (1988-1989), the Emilio Navarro Gallery in Madrid, Spain (1992-1993), as well as several times at Hemphill Fine Arts, located in Washington, D.C., where he exhibited [still life] in 2003. Among his many group exhibitions, in 1991 he exhibited "Portraits" in Basel, Switzerland and in 1996, at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, Caldwell's work was shown in an exhibition called "Reimagining the Real". In 1999, he collaborated with Bernard Welt on Ordinary Eternal Machinery , a video piece. His work was recently selected for inclusion in the 2005 Corcoran Biennial, Corcoran Museum of Art, Washington, D. C.
Not to be missed.
CHERYL'S GONE PRESENTS
ART 3 WAY
WELT / ADAMS / CALDWELL
AUDIO VISUAL LITERARY COLLABORATION
THURSDAY, MAY 29 / 8 PM / BIG BEAR CAFE
Expect some sort of face-melting collaboration between these three DC stalwarts:
Bernard Welt is a fiction writer, poet, essayist, playwright & consummate genre-blurrer. His fiction and poetry have appeared in art catalogs, including Splat! Boom! Pow!, The Influence of Cartoons in Contemporary Art and Raymond Pettibon: A Reader. His essays for the Los Angeles journal Art Issues are collected in Mythomania: Fantasies, Fables, and Sheer Lies in Contemporary American Popular Art.
BLK w/BEAR is JS Adams [loops; turntables; prepared vinyl] and Doug Poplin [cello; effects]. Performances and temporal turntable installations-- staged in art spaces across the Metro DC area and in NYC's Tribeca arts district -- include forced physical and electronic looping of altered vinyl recordings, found sound and media decay with manipulated voice synthesis.
Colby Caldwell is a DC visual arts fixure and pretty good with a shotgun. Since the late 1980's, he has had solo and group exhibitions, lectured at various universities and colleges, collaborated with other artists and published catalogues. He has exhibited at the Kathleen Ewing Gallery in Washington, D.C. (1988-1989), the Emilio Navarro Gallery in Madrid, Spain (1992-1993), as well as several times at Hemphill Fine Arts, located in Washington, D.C., where he exhibited [still life] in 2003. Among his many group exhibitions, in 1991 he exhibited "Portraits" in Basel, Switzerland and in 1996, at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, Caldwell's work was shown in an exhibition called "Reimagining the Real". In 1999, he collaborated with Bernard Welt on Ordinary Eternal Machinery , a video piece. His work was recently selected for inclusion in the 2005 Corcoran Biennial, Corcoran Museum of Art, Washington, D. C.
Not to be missed.
the Sale of Single Containers of Alcohol
Ward 5 Roundtable Discussion on Legislation to Govern the Sale of Single Containers of Alcohol
Dear Ward 5 Community Residents and Class A & B Alcohol Licenses:
I will be holding a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7 pm at the Isle of Patmos Baptist Church, located at 12 Street and Rhode Island Avenue NE. The purpose of the roundtable is to get input from residents and business owners on legislation to govern the sale of single containers of alcoholic beverages in Ward 5.
Legislation has been introduced for Wards 4, 7 and 8 to prohibit the sale of an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less, as well as prohibit the division of a manufacturer's package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor or ale.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and concerns on this very important issue.
Sincerely,
Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr.
Ward 5 councilmember
Dear Ward 5 Community Residents and Class A & B Alcohol Licenses:
I will be holding a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7 pm at the Isle of Patmos Baptist Church, located at 12 Street and Rhode Island Avenue NE. The purpose of the roundtable is to get input from residents and business owners on legislation to govern the sale of single containers of alcoholic beverages in Ward 5.
Legislation has been introduced for Wards 4, 7 and 8 to prohibit the sale of an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less, as well as prohibit the division of a manufacturer's package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor or ale.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and concerns on this very important issue.
Sincerely,
Harry "Tommy" Thomas, Jr.
Ward 5 councilmember
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Outdoor Movie In NoMa Tonight! Goldfinger
James Bond Film Festival Continues in NoMa:
“Goldfinger” Thursday, May 22
Washington, D.C., May 21, 2008….The summer-long James Bond Film Festival, hosted by the NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) Business Improvement District (BID) in Washington, D.C.., continues this week with a free showing of “Goldfinger” on Thursday, May 22 starting at dusk.
The film will be shown outdoors at the intersection of Florida and New York Avenues, N.E. The site is located directly across Florida Avenue from the New York Avenue Metro station on the Red Line and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarters. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and walk, bike, or take Metro.
On the Fly, DC’s latest craze in street vending, will have its bright green electric vehicle onsite serving great food from some of the city’s favorite local restaurants like Julia’s Empanadas, Rocklands BBQ, and more.
The James Bond Film Festival will be held each Thursday night through August 28, rain or shine, with each film showing preceded by an Odd-job and other Bond character look-alike contest. The film series will take place on the future site of MRP Realty’s Washington Gateway project, a one million square foot mixed-use project that will begin construction later this year. A movie schedule and map are available at www.nomabid.org.
About the NoMa BID:
NoMa is an emerging mixed-use neighborhood north of the U.S. Capitol and Union Station in Washington, D.C. Private developers have invested over $1 billion in 2007–2008 alone, with plans to develop more than 20 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, and retail space in the 35-block area covered by the NoMa BID over the next 10 years. For more information about the BID, including an interactive development map, see the BID Web site at www.nomabid.org.
and of course artomatic is still going on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
BBQ in the park
See this message from John Corea, President, Crispus Attucks Development Corporation:
Dear Friends of Crispus Attucks Park,
This Saturday, please join us for a BBQ in the park to help us finish consuming all the leftover food and drink from last week's yard sale. And, er, don't dress too nicely, because we'd like you to get a little dirty while you're here! It's another Park Work Day, and we welcome any help you can give, no matter how little or how much. Possible projects this weekend include:
Weeding the Memory Garden and other planting beds
Continuing to install the wooden timber border along the edge of the park
Installing the low fencing and signage to demarcate the dog-friendly and dog-free zones
Planting groundcover in new beds
We plan on starting at 10am, and we'll have the burgers and dogs ready by around 12:30 pm or so. Hope to see many of you there!
Thanks,
John C
Dear Friends of Crispus Attucks Park,
This Saturday, please join us for a BBQ in the park to help us finish consuming all the leftover food and drink from last week's yard sale. And, er, don't dress too nicely, because we'd like you to get a little dirty while you're here! It's another Park Work Day, and we welcome any help you can give, no matter how little or how much. Possible projects this weekend include:
Weeding the Memory Garden and other planting beds
Continuing to install the wooden timber border along the edge of the park
Installing the low fencing and signage to demarcate the dog-friendly and dog-free zones
Planting groundcover in new beds
We plan on starting at 10am, and we'll have the burgers and dogs ready by around 12:30 pm or so. Hope to see many of you there!
Thanks,
John C
important meeting wednesday night
On Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, June 5, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, the Office of Planning will host meetings for the Neighborhood Investment Fund (NIF) for the Bloomingdale-Eckington NIF area. Both meetings will be held at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church located at 75 Rhode Island Avenue, NW .
The Neighborhood Investment Act of 2004, as amended (NIA) created a non-lapsing, revolving fund outside of the General Fund, called the Neighborhood Investment Fund (NIF). The NIF is funded through an annual appropriation of 15% of a personal property tax, not to exceed $10 million.
The purpose of the NIF is to finance economic development and neighborhood revitalization in 12 targeted areas of the District.
The Office of Planning is partnering with the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to work with community stakeholders to prepare investment plans for the 12 Neighborhood Investment Fund Target Areas. Please join us for this series of workshops to help determine how best to use the funds for Bloomingdale and Eckington.
NIF is managed by the District of Columbia 's Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. DMPED Website: www.dcbiz.dc.gov
Please contact: Deborah Crain , DC Office of Planning for more information at, 202-442-7615 or deborah.crain @ dc.gov.
Deborah Crain, CPM
Neighborhood Planner,
Ward 5
DC Office of Planning
801 North Capitol Street, NE Suite 4000
Washington, DC 20002
202.442.7615 phone
202.442.7637 fax
email: deborah.crain @ dc.gov
The Neighborhood Investment Act of 2004, as amended (NIA) created a non-lapsing, revolving fund outside of the General Fund, called the Neighborhood Investment Fund (NIF). The NIF is funded through an annual appropriation of 15% of a personal property tax, not to exceed $10 million.
The purpose of the NIF is to finance economic development and neighborhood revitalization in 12 targeted areas of the District.
The Office of Planning is partnering with the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to work with community stakeholders to prepare investment plans for the 12 Neighborhood Investment Fund Target Areas. Please join us for this series of workshops to help determine how best to use the funds for Bloomingdale and Eckington.
NIF is managed by the District of Columbia 's Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. DMPED Website: www.dcbiz.dc.gov
Please contact: Deborah Crain , DC Office of Planning for more information at, 202-442-7615 or deborah.crain @ dc.gov.
Deborah Crain, CPM
Neighborhood Planner,
Ward 5
DC Office of Planning
801 North Capitol Street, NE Suite 4000
Washington, DC 20002
202.442.7615 phone
202.442.7637 fax
email: deborah.crain @ dc.gov
Thursday, May 15, 2008
From Russia With Love, tonight.
NoMa's James Bond Film Festival Showing of From Russia With Love tonight at the intersection of New York and Florida Avenues NE.
The Bond films will be shown each Thursday night, rain or shine, on the site of the future Washington Gateway mixed-use development at the intersection of Florida and New York Avenues, N.E. The site is located directly across Florida Avenue from the New York Avenue Metro station and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarter
Films start around dusk, 8pm-ish, and please bring a blanket, a low lawnchair, your picnic basket and your wonderful, friendly selves... this event is FREE to the public and is made available to us through the generosity and good community efforts of the NOMA BID and NOMA Businesses .
go to artomatic, go to a movie.
more info here
The Bond films will be shown each Thursday night, rain or shine, on the site of the future Washington Gateway mixed-use development at the intersection of Florida and New York Avenues, N.E. The site is located directly across Florida Avenue from the New York Avenue Metro station and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarter
Films start around dusk, 8pm-ish, and please bring a blanket, a low lawnchair, your picnic basket and your wonderful, friendly selves... this event is FREE to the public and is made available to us through the generosity and good community efforts of the NOMA BID and NOMA Businesses .
go to artomatic, go to a movie.
more info here
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Big Yard Sale at Crispus Attucks! this Saturday!
I'll be at the open studio of the washington glass school this saturday, but i would like to encourage everyone to hit up on the Crispus Attucks Yard Sale. This is a wonderful event in a FANTASTIC park. ( if you care to do both.. please come to the glass school event! but definitely Crispus Attucks)
Friends of Crispus Attucks Park:
Several of you have mentioned that you were interested in selling at this year's Bloomingdale Community Yard Sale in Crispus Attucks Park, but hadn't signed up because you didn't want to have to haul everything back home that you weren't able to sell.
Well, we have some good news! Mike Pietch, owner of Pietch Moving, is offering to haul to Goodwill items that people don't want to carry back home with them. If you're interested, please just keep a few things in mind:
-CADC will be asking for a small monetary donation (probably about $10) from those who wish to take advantage of this service.
-Goodwill will not accept just anything, so you should be selective in what you bring to the Yard Sale.
-If your unsold items are deemed inappropriate for Goodwill, there will be a dumpster available, however, it has limited capacity, so we cannot 100% guarantee there will be room for everything.
-Leaving any unsold items in the Park or its surrounding alleys or streets is strictly prohibited.
-We'll need you to help load your items into the truck; we don't have enough volunteers to do this ourselves.
-We will not be able to provide you with a receipt from Goodwill for the donation.
We hope this makes it easier for some people to sell this year.
But hurry, the Yard Sale and Health Fair event is THIS Saturday, May 17th. Registering to sell is just $35 -- a bargain since we do all the promotion and advertising for you (including Washington Post, DC North, City Paper, Craig's List, listserves, Yard Sale sites, posters, banners, and flyering around the neighborhood and around town).
For Registration Form and Flyer, visit www.crispusattuckspark.org. Questions, email info@crispusattuckspark.org, or call 202-550-2631.
Thanks!
- John Corea, President, Crispus Attucks Development Corporation
BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY YARD SALE!
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th, 8am - 2pm (Rain date: Saturday May 31st)
WHERE: In Crispus Attucks Park, the private community park between the unit blocks of U & V and the 2000 blocks of North Capitol & 1st Sts NW. In the heart of DC's Bloomingdale neighborhood. Access through alley entrances.
Friends of Crispus Attucks Park:
Several of you have mentioned that you were interested in selling at this year's Bloomingdale Community Yard Sale in Crispus Attucks Park, but hadn't signed up because you didn't want to have to haul everything back home that you weren't able to sell.
Well, we have some good news! Mike Pietch, owner of Pietch Moving, is offering to haul to Goodwill items that people don't want to carry back home with them. If you're interested, please just keep a few things in mind:
-CADC will be asking for a small monetary donation (probably about $10) from those who wish to take advantage of this service.
-Goodwill will not accept just anything, so you should be selective in what you bring to the Yard Sale.
-If your unsold items are deemed inappropriate for Goodwill, there will be a dumpster available, however, it has limited capacity, so we cannot 100% guarantee there will be room for everything.
-Leaving any unsold items in the Park or its surrounding alleys or streets is strictly prohibited.
-We'll need you to help load your items into the truck; we don't have enough volunteers to do this ourselves.
-We will not be able to provide you with a receipt from Goodwill for the donation.
We hope this makes it easier for some people to sell this year.
But hurry, the Yard Sale and Health Fair event is THIS Saturday, May 17th. Registering to sell is just $35 -- a bargain since we do all the promotion and advertising for you (including Washington Post, DC North, City Paper, Craig's List, listserves, Yard Sale sites, posters, banners, and flyering around the neighborhood and around town).
For Registration Form and Flyer, visit www.crispusattuckspark.org. Questions, email info@crispusattuckspark.org, or call 202-550-2631.
Thanks!
- John Corea, President, Crispus Attucks Development Corporation
BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY YARD SALE!
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th, 8am - 2pm (Rain date: Saturday May 31st)
WHERE: In Crispus Attucks Park, the private community park between the unit blocks of U & V and the 2000 blocks of North Capitol & 1st Sts NW. In the heart of DC's Bloomingdale neighborhood. Access through alley entrances.
The Bloomingdale Farmers Market 2008 !
The Bloomingdale Farmers Markets resumes this Sunday 10-2.
100 Block of R Street NW
The market will run from 10am till 2pm each Sunday rain or shine, May 18th through November 23rd.
Senior and WIC GET FRESH checks are welcomed
Our theme this year is act Green, lets try to have a plastic bag free market. Please bring reusable bags or recycled store bags to haul the bounty of the Good Earth home. Buying locally grown or raised foods will help to reduce your annual carbon footprint by 11%. Using your own bags will reduce that amount even further. Ask about the new line of compostable single use cups and plates that the Big Bear Cafe plans to use. We are going to start a demonstration composting project at Emery Elementary school using the post consumer waste from the Big Bear.
who will be there?
Reid will have herb plants for sale
Truck Patch will have free range Pork and great spring salad greens
Bread Line Fresh baked breads
more info will come later in the week.
wanna save $5 on nats tickets?
Partnership for Public Service is offering discounted tickets for Nationals Games.
click here and look in the right margin for info
click here and look in the right margin for info
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
1322-1330 North Capitol Street NW will be Razed
the Bloomingdale (for now) blog wrote about the buildings here.
Look at this post about what will replace them
did you guess condos before you clicked? me too.
Thoron Development’s Dunbar Place, a five-story 29 unit condominium building will fill the space.
Look at this post about what will replace them
did you guess condos before you clicked? me too.
Thoron Development’s Dunbar Place, a five-story 29 unit condominium building will fill the space.
Friday, May 09, 2008
rhode island station
here is a post about the development happening at the rhode island avenue metro station
Blood Drive on Saturday
On May 10, from noon until 4 p.m., Artomatic will be sponsoring a blood drive to benefit the Blood Donor Center at Children's National Medical Center. The drive will take place on the grounds of the Capitol Plaza I building, site of this year's Artomatic. The Capitol Plaza I building is located at 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002 (New York Avenue Metro stop, M Street exit). Children's National Medical Center will be bringing a bloodmobile to collect donations on-site.
"Artomatic is a community arts event, and this is one of the many ways that we are giving back to our community," said Artomatic artist Kerri Sheehan, who is helping coordinate the blood drive.
"Artomatic is a community arts event, and this is one of the many ways that we are giving back to our community," said Artomatic artist Kerri Sheehan, who is helping coordinate the blood drive.
Fish Fry DC!
See this message from Jim Berry, President, Bates Area Civic Association:
Dear Neighbors,
I write to remind you that the Youth Services Committee of the Bates Area Civic Association, Inc. is sponsoring another Fish Fry tomorrow afternoon, from 11:00 a.m. until they are sold out of food.. The location of this event is the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 46 Q Street, N.W., Washington, DC. All proceeds from this and other YSC activities will be applied to the implementation of youth programming in the community this summer. If you get a chance and would like a delicious meal, I urge you to give these guys a try. The a reasonable facsimile of the flyer that has been circulated around the community is pasted below. Hope to see you there!
Best,
Jim Berry
Bates Area Civic Association, Inc.
The Youth Services Committee
of the
Bates Area Civic Association, Inc.
-Is Having A -
FRIDAY FISH FRY
Date: Friday, May 9, 2008
11:00 a.m. until Sold Out
-At-
Ebenezer Baptist Church
46 Q Street, NW
Washington , DC 20001
Phone Orders to:
(202) 265-5344 OR (202) 679-3422
Select Dinner Entree
Golden Fried Fish Filets
Whiting $7.00 __
Trout $7.00__
(COMES WITH 2 SIDES))(WHITE BREAD)
Potato Salad; String Beans
___Trout or Whiting Fish ___ $5.00
!!!TAKE OUT - OR- STAY FOR LUNCH!!!
Name______________________
Total_________
!!!Some Deliveries for Advanced Orders!!!
Dear Neighbors,
I write to remind you that the Youth Services Committee of the Bates Area Civic Association, Inc. is sponsoring another Fish Fry tomorrow afternoon, from 11:00 a.m. until they are sold out of food.. The location of this event is the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 46 Q Street, N.W., Washington, DC. All proceeds from this and other YSC activities will be applied to the implementation of youth programming in the community this summer. If you get a chance and would like a delicious meal, I urge you to give these guys a try. The a reasonable facsimile of the flyer that has been circulated around the community is pasted below. Hope to see you there!
Best,
Jim Berry
Bates Area Civic Association, Inc.
The Youth Services Committee
of the
Bates Area Civic Association, Inc.
-Is Having A -
FRIDAY FISH FRY
Date: Friday, May 9, 2008
11:00 a.m. until Sold Out
-At-
Ebenezer Baptist Church
46 Q Street, NW
Washington , DC 20001
Phone Orders to:
(202) 265-5344 OR (202) 679-3422
Select Dinner Entree
Golden Fried Fish Filets
Whiting $7.00 __
Trout $7.00__
(COMES WITH 2 SIDES))(WHITE BREAD)
Potato Salad; String Beans
___Trout or Whiting Fish ___ $5.00
!!!TAKE OUT - OR- STAY FOR LUNCH!!!
Name______________________
Total_________
!!!Some Deliveries for Advanced Orders!!!
yeah.. i know..
i'm dyslexic. sorry for all my incorrect words this week. its worse when i'm tired.
its why i prefer posting pictures.
heres a picture:
its why i prefer posting pictures.
heres a picture:
Thursday, May 08, 2008
still time to sign up for the yard sale
there is still time to sign up to participate in bloomingdales biggest yard sale!
go here for more info
go here for more info
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
what gym do you use?
i need to find a gym.
i'm eyeing the opening of results at city vista in mount vernon triangle as thats an easy walk/ very quick bike ride for me.
where do you go?
i'm eyeing the opening of results at city vista in mount vernon triangle as thats an easy walk/ very quick bike ride for me.
where do you go?
art at the bear this saturday
north capitol main streets is putting on a fundraiser at the big bear cafe.
5 Reasons to Attend
NORTH CAPITOL MAIN STREET
"Art at the Bear"
Big Bear Café
Saturday, May 10, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
1. You'll be supporting small, local business development in Bloomingdale, Eckington and the Truxton Circle Area of Shaw. (Remember when Logan Circle was a "working girl" strip until the community banded together to bring Whole Foods?)
2. You can buy beautiful artwork and photography for your home. (Okay, you've done the renovation, painted the walls, got the new sofa and now you wanna' add a little pizazz?!@
3. You'll enjoy delicious food and wine, mingle with old and new neighbors and elected officials. (Menu prepared by Luciana Cafe on North Capitol, Big Bear Cafe, Timor Market and Windows Cafe.)
4. You can take a chance to win really nice raffle items, like a 37-40 inch HDTV and Mother's Day gifts. (Okay, you can keep the TV for yourself and take mom to brunch.)
5. You'll have a great time out. (And you won't have the long ride home.)
details here
5 Reasons to Attend
NORTH CAPITOL MAIN STREET
"Art at the Bear"
Big Bear Café
Saturday, May 10, 2008
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
1. You'll be supporting small, local business development in Bloomingdale, Eckington and the Truxton Circle Area of Shaw. (Remember when Logan Circle was a "working girl" strip until the community banded together to bring Whole Foods?)
2. You can buy beautiful artwork and photography for your home. (Okay, you've done the renovation, painted the walls, got the new sofa and now you wanna' add a little pizazz?!@
3. You'll enjoy delicious food and wine, mingle with old and new neighbors and elected officials. (Menu prepared by Luciana Cafe on North Capitol, Big Bear Cafe, Timor Market and Windows Cafe.)
4. You can take a chance to win really nice raffle items, like a 37-40 inch HDTV and Mother's Day gifts. (Okay, you can keep the TV for yourself and take mom to brunch.)
5. You'll have a great time out. (And you won't have the long ride home.)
details here
Monday, May 05, 2008
Dr. No in NoMa. this thursday
this thursday is the start of the james bond film festival in NoMa.
The Bond films will be shown each Thursday night, rain or shine, on the site of the future Washington Gateway mixed-use development at the intersection of Florida and New York Avenues, N.E. The site is located directly across Florida Avenue from the New York Avenue Metro station and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarter
Films start around dusk, 8pm-ish, and please bring a blanket, a low lawnchair, your picnic basket and your wonderful, friendly selves... this event is FREE to the public and is made available to us through the generosity and good community efforts of the NOMA BID and NOMA Businesses .
more info here
The Bond films will be shown each Thursday night, rain or shine, on the site of the future Washington Gateway mixed-use development at the intersection of Florida and New York Avenues, N.E. The site is located directly across Florida Avenue from the New York Avenue Metro station and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarter
Films start around dusk, 8pm-ish, and please bring a blanket, a low lawnchair, your picnic basket and your wonderful, friendly selves... this event is FREE to the public and is made available to us through the generosity and good community efforts of the NOMA BID and NOMA Businesses .
more info here
Artomatic 2008 Opening Night!
Artomatic opens Friday night
Noon- 2 AM!
This is the biggest art event DC has to offer and really shouldn't be missed.
10 Floors of Art, Music, Poetry, Film, Theatre!
Big Bear Cafe will have a cafe set up. Red Bull and Flying Fish Brewery will have a bar.
Seriously, if you enjoy art and community, come to this event. you will in all likelihood need to come a few times in order to see it all.
Friday, May 9 – Sunday, June 15, 2008
Wednesday 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday noon – 2 am
Saturday noon – 2 am
Sunday noon – 10 pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
May 9 – June 15, 2008
Capitol Plaza I
1200 First Street, NE
(corner of First and M Streets NE)
Washington, DC 20002
Metro: Red Line, New York Ave., M St exit
My work is on the 7th Floor. When you get off the elevator, turn toward the metro station. you'll see my brand new never before seen concrete and glass panels and new concrete installation!
what could be more fun!
If you are also a neighbor and exhibiting at this event, please mention where your work is in the comment section!
Noon- 2 AM!
This is the biggest art event DC has to offer and really shouldn't be missed.
10 Floors of Art, Music, Poetry, Film, Theatre!
Big Bear Cafe will have a cafe set up. Red Bull and Flying Fish Brewery will have a bar.
Seriously, if you enjoy art and community, come to this event. you will in all likelihood need to come a few times in order to see it all.
Friday, May 9 – Sunday, June 15, 2008
Wednesday 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday noon – 2 am
Saturday noon – 2 am
Sunday noon – 10 pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
May 9 – June 15, 2008
Capitol Plaza I
1200 First Street, NE
(corner of First and M Streets NE)
Washington, DC 20002
Metro: Red Line, New York Ave., M St exit
My work is on the 7th Floor. When you get off the elevator, turn toward the metro station. you'll see my brand new never before seen concrete and glass panels and new concrete installation!
what could be more fun!
If you are also a neighbor and exhibiting at this event, please mention where your work is in the comment section!
Friday, May 02, 2008
old eckington
here is a page concerning old eckington and the walking tour that happened on April 27, 2008.
there are some fantastic historic pictures.
there are some fantastic historic pictures.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Fenty in Bloomingdale on Friday
Please be advised: Mayor Fenty will perform a walk through with members of the Seaton Pl Community: Friday, May 2, from 2 pm to 3 pm.
Meeting Location: In the alley between Seaton Pl and S St. NW at the end near First St. NW.
Issues to be addressed in the next 30 days before next walk through:
· Speed bumps on Quincy Pl and T St. NW (DDOT)
· Erect Gates in the easements in the alleys between T St. and Seaton and Seaton Pl and S St. NW (DDOT)
· Government actions on the property at 1814 and 1816 North Capitol St. NW (Apartment Building we toured) - (DCRA)
· Remove Latter on the building at 2nd and Florida Ave. (so people can't enter the building at the top) - DCRA
· Provide an update of the nuisance property list (DCRA)
· Remove Graffiti in all alleys between Quincy Pl NW and T St. NW (DPW)
· Continue two Fix-Its per month (MOCRS)
· Remove Abandon Cars on Private (Abandon Auto/ DPW) alleys
· Government Action on the property at 1727 First St. NW (DHCD)
· Continued Police Presence in the Area (MPD)
Thanks,
CBL
Clinton B. LeSueur
Office of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty
Ward 5 - NSC
202-671-0727 - Office
202-340-7141 - Cell
Clinton.LeSueur @ dc.gov
Meeting Location: In the alley between Seaton Pl and S St. NW at the end near First St. NW.
Issues to be addressed in the next 30 days before next walk through:
· Speed bumps on Quincy Pl and T St. NW (DDOT)
· Erect Gates in the easements in the alleys between T St. and Seaton and Seaton Pl and S St. NW (DDOT)
· Government actions on the property at 1814 and 1816 North Capitol St. NW (Apartment Building we toured) - (DCRA)
· Remove Latter on the building at 2nd and Florida Ave. (so people can't enter the building at the top) - DCRA
· Provide an update of the nuisance property list (DCRA)
· Remove Graffiti in all alleys between Quincy Pl NW and T St. NW (DPW)
· Continue two Fix-Its per month (MOCRS)
· Remove Abandon Cars on Private (Abandon Auto/ DPW) alleys
· Government Action on the property at 1727 First St. NW (DHCD)
· Continued Police Presence in the Area (MPD)
Thanks,
CBL
Clinton B. LeSueur
Office of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty
Ward 5 - NSC
202-671-0727 - Office
202-340-7141 - Cell
Clinton.LeSueur @ dc.gov
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Emery Elementary School needs your help.
Calling all Community Members Please Join XM Radio Employees, City Year Corps Members and The Staff,Students and Parents of Emery Elementary School a great day of service!
May 3rd 2008 from 8am till 12 noon at Emery 1720 First Street NE
Do you want to make a difference? Then it's time to step up and be counted.
This Years projects include:
-Installing a Green Watering system in all of our garden beds
-Building a garden box for our 3&4 years students outside of their classroom
-Restoring and planting a large Butterfly garden
-Painting a "math counts" mural
-Renewing all our garden beds so students can start planting
-Painting doors and walls inside of Emery
-Planting flowers in tree rings
-Mulching of all garden beds
-Cleaning up outside of the school
Register online www.servathon.org sign up for Emery and there will be info about the after party.
We have the tools but we need you!
There will be a great After Party from 1pm till 4pm with free food and drink
For more Details contact ted mcginn: mcginnfamily @ aol.com or call 202/269-0164.
May 3rd 2008 from 8am till 12 noon at Emery 1720 First Street NE
Do you want to make a difference? Then it's time to step up and be counted.
This Years projects include:
-Installing a Green Watering system in all of our garden beds
-Building a garden box for our 3&4 years students outside of their classroom
-Restoring and planting a large Butterfly garden
-Painting a "math counts" mural
-Renewing all our garden beds so students can start planting
-Painting doors and walls inside of Emery
-Planting flowers in tree rings
-Mulching of all garden beds
-Cleaning up outside of the school
Register online www.servathon.org sign up for Emery and there will be info about the after party.
We have the tools but we need you!
There will be a great After Party from 1pm till 4pm with free food and drink
For more Details contact ted mcginn: mcginnfamily @ aol.com or call 202/269-0164.
con artists.
neighbors have been telling stories of a con artists claiming to be from Tulsa. call the police if you come across him.
a message from MPDC,
5D Community,
AS SPRING ARRIVES, MPDC WARNS RESIDENTSTO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CON ARTISTS
While spring means the blooming of the cherry blossoms and other plants, it can also bring out con artists and other criminals seeking to profit from unsuspecting victims. Some of the most common cons and swindles this time of year are bogus home repair offers, fraudulent door-to-door charities, and individuals posing as police officers or bank investigators who claim to be investigating fraudulent tellers or counterfeit schemes. DC residents are urged to be wary of any "something-for- nothing" offers. Always ask for offers in writing, read over all contracts before you sign, and never agree to "cash-only" deals. Do not hesitate to check the credentials of anyone who comes to your door. Ask to see official identification and inspect it carefully. Legitimate organizations - especially real police officers - will not hesitate to comply. And if you have been victimized by a con artist, please call the police and report it. This is the only way that law enforcement can detect patterns and identify and apprehend offenders.
For more information about con games and swindles, click on:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1237,q,543147,mpdcNav_GID,1548.asp
Information, ideas, or comments?
KAYLIN CASTELLI, in MPDC's Office of Communications, at kaylin.castelli@ dc.gov
a message from MPDC,
5D Community,
AS SPRING ARRIVES, MPDC WARNS RESIDENTSTO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CON ARTISTS
While spring means the blooming of the cherry blossoms and other plants, it can also bring out con artists and other criminals seeking to profit from unsuspecting victims. Some of the most common cons and swindles this time of year are bogus home repair offers, fraudulent door-to-door charities, and individuals posing as police officers or bank investigators who claim to be investigating fraudulent tellers or counterfeit schemes. DC residents are urged to be wary of any "something-for- nothing" offers. Always ask for offers in writing, read over all contracts before you sign, and never agree to "cash-only" deals. Do not hesitate to check the credentials of anyone who comes to your door. Ask to see official identification and inspect it carefully. Legitimate organizations - especially real police officers - will not hesitate to comply. And if you have been victimized by a con artist, please call the police and report it. This is the only way that law enforcement can detect patterns and identify and apprehend offenders.
For more information about con games and swindles, click on:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1237,q,543147,mpdcNav_GID,1548.asp
Information, ideas, or comments?
KAYLIN CASTELLI, in MPDC's Office of Communications, at kaylin.castelli@ dc.gov
Friday, April 25, 2008
another thing tomorrow
NoMa BID, Cultural Tourism DC Host
Walking Tour of NoMa, Saturday, April 26
“From the Beatles to XM Radio: The Evolution of NoMa” is the subject of Cultural Tourism DC’s free neighborhood walking tour of the NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) neighborhood of Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Led by Elizabeth Price, President of the NoMa Business Improvement District, the tour will meet at the New York Avenue Metro station’s M Street exit.
NoMa -- the up-and-coming neighborhood just north of Union Station -- is home to such landmarks as the Washington Coliseum (now known as the Uline Arena), site of the Beatles’ first US concert in 1967. The New York Avenue Metro station opened in 2004, igniting the pace of development in NoMa. With lead anchors like XM Radio, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and NPR, a new mixed-use neighborhood is taking shape.
The tour will highlight Uline Arena, a former coal yard, the historic C&P Telephone Company Warehouse, St. Aloysius Church and Gonzaga High School, and the former Woodies Warehouse as well as remnants of the old Swampoodle neighborhood, Emily Beale estate, and Tiber Creek. In addition, tour attendees will receive an overview of the latest redevelopment plans for the area.
Four things to do tomorrow
1. Eckington - 100 Years of Capital Traction- a walking tour
Saturday, April 26, 2008
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Meet outside Florida Avenue exit of New York Avenue Metro Station (Red Line), in front of the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) HQ at the corner of N and 2nd Streets, NE. Tour Ends at the Rhode Island Metro Station (Red Line)
Once a tranquil country estate north of Boundary Road, this neighborhood tells the story of Washington's first electric streetcar and maps the expansion of the city along the famous and well worn tracks along the Metropolitan Branch of the B&O Railroad. Visit the former estate of Joseph Gales, Jr., mayor of Washington and publisher of the National Intelligencer and discover neighborhood architectural styles from late Victorian row houses to industrial warehouses.
Led by Brian Kraft and presented by the DC Preservation League (www.dcpreservation.org) and the Eckington Civic Association.
2. 52 O Street NW open Studios
April 26 and 27, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Events Description:
TWENTY-FOUR ARTISTS, in one building, working in a wide range of media and styles open their studios for a rare glimpse into the process behind their art. This free event provides the visitor the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet the artists in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Occupying 28,000 square feet, over four floors, 52 O Street Studios is one of the largest and oldest buildings dedicated to the practice of Fine Arts in Washington, DC.
52 O Street Studios is located a short walk from Metro's New York Avenue Red Line stop, amidst the burgeoning North Capitol Street corridor. The artists working here are proud of this historic building, its idiosyncrasies, and the myriad of artists who have created here in the past.
3. Health Information Fair & Fun Day -- Tomorrow
You are invited to a Ward 5 Community Event
Please join us for a health information fair and fund day!
Ebenezer Baptist Church
46 Q Street NW
Saturday, April 26, 2008
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Participating organizations include:
Metro Teen Aids
Unity Health Mobile
Howard University Dental School
Mayor Adrian Fenty's Office of Community Relations and Services
American Kidney Fund
Please join us as we promote good health awareness in our community. Free health screenings will be offered.
For additional information, contact Alice Thompson at 202 - 340 - 7038 or Clinton LeSueur at 202 - 340 - 314.
4. LeDroit Park Entrance Gate Planning Meeting for Mini-Greening Grant
The LeDroit Park Civic Association is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a "Mini-Greening Grant" from Washington Parks & People to install landscaping at the new LeDroit Park Iron Gate at the corners of Florida Avenue and 6th & T Streets NW!!
Please join us for our first planning session at the site on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Andrea Feniak at Feniak-Buchanan @ att.net or 202.986.7680.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Meet outside Florida Avenue exit of New York Avenue Metro Station (Red Line), in front of the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) HQ at the corner of N and 2nd Streets, NE. Tour Ends at the Rhode Island Metro Station (Red Line)
Once a tranquil country estate north of Boundary Road, this neighborhood tells the story of Washington's first electric streetcar and maps the expansion of the city along the famous and well worn tracks along the Metropolitan Branch of the B&O Railroad. Visit the former estate of Joseph Gales, Jr., mayor of Washington and publisher of the National Intelligencer and discover neighborhood architectural styles from late Victorian row houses to industrial warehouses.
Led by Brian Kraft and presented by the DC Preservation League (www.dcpreservation.org) and the Eckington Civic Association.
2. 52 O Street NW open Studios
April 26 and 27, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Events Description:
TWENTY-FOUR ARTISTS, in one building, working in a wide range of media and styles open their studios for a rare glimpse into the process behind their art. This free event provides the visitor the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet the artists in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Occupying 28,000 square feet, over four floors, 52 O Street Studios is one of the largest and oldest buildings dedicated to the practice of Fine Arts in Washington, DC.
52 O Street Studios is located a short walk from Metro's New York Avenue Red Line stop, amidst the burgeoning North Capitol Street corridor. The artists working here are proud of this historic building, its idiosyncrasies, and the myriad of artists who have created here in the past.
3. Health Information Fair & Fun Day -- Tomorrow
You are invited to a Ward 5 Community Event
Please join us for a health information fair and fund day!
Ebenezer Baptist Church
46 Q Street NW
Saturday, April 26, 2008
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Participating organizations include:
Metro Teen Aids
Unity Health Mobile
Howard University Dental School
Mayor Adrian Fenty's Office of Community Relations and Services
American Kidney Fund
Please join us as we promote good health awareness in our community. Free health screenings will be offered.
For additional information, contact Alice Thompson at 202 - 340 - 7038 or Clinton LeSueur at 202 - 340 - 314.
4. LeDroit Park Entrance Gate Planning Meeting for Mini-Greening Grant
The LeDroit Park Civic Association is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a "Mini-Greening Grant" from Washington Parks & People to install landscaping at the new LeDroit Park Iron Gate at the corners of Florida Avenue and 6th & T Streets NW!!
Please join us for our first planning session at the site on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Andrea Feniak at Feniak-Buchanan @ att.net or 202.986.7680.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
whats going on?
these are projects that i've heard about but don't really know the current state of. anyone have any info on:
-joe mamos lot at north cap and florida
- the potential store in the building on the ne corner of first and r
- the car stereo place that was going to go in on the se corner of north cap and r
-hellers bakery that was to go in at first and t
-"the perfect glass" ( or anything?) at first and seaton
- ground floor at 3rd and florida?
- the former pizza place at north cap and florida
-joe mamos lot at north cap and florida
- the potential store in the building on the ne corner of first and r
- the car stereo place that was going to go in on the se corner of north cap and r
-hellers bakery that was to go in at first and t
-"the perfect glass" ( or anything?) at first and seaton
- ground floor at 3rd and florida?
- the former pizza place at north cap and florida
big important meeting tonight concerning old sand filtration plant.
This development will impact Bloomingdale more than any other.
The Neighborhoods of EYA
Jair Lynch Development Partners
WARD 5 COUNCILMEMBER HARRY "TOMMY" THOMAS, JR., THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & VISION MCMILLAN PARTNERS
Invite you to a
Community Visioning
Session on the
Development of the
McMillan Sand Filtration Site
Tuesday April 22, 2008
6:30 pm to 9 pm
O'Connor Auditorium, Trinity University
125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
THE GOAL OF THIS MEETING IS TO HEAR THE COMMUNITY'S THOUGHTS AND IDEAS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE.
WE ENCOURAGE STRONG ATTENDANCE AND WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Discussion Topics will include:
* Existing Condition of the Site
* Potential Uses & Opportunities - Open Space, Historic Preservation, Mixed-Income & Multi-Generational Housing, Community Serving Retail, Job Creating Office Space, Hospitality, and Community, Education, and Cultural Space
* Key Community Issues - Traffic/Smart Growth, Infrastructure, Community Benefits, LSDBE Participation, Job Creation, Sustainable/Green Development, and Other Issues
Light Food and Parking Provided.
For More Information, Contact
Vicky Chambers, Office of CM Thomas, at 202-727-8204
John Basile, EYA, at 301-634-8600
Vision McMillan Partners, the development team for the site, includes:
* EYA
* Jair Lynch Development Partners
* StreetSense
* The Alexander Company
* MacFarlane Partners
* Smoot & Urban Service Systems Corporation
due to a family obligation i can't make the meeting. if anyone goes and can send me pictures or thoughts, please do so.
wheresymycoffee @ gmail.com
The Neighborhoods of EYA
Jair Lynch Development Partners
WARD 5 COUNCILMEMBER HARRY "TOMMY" THOMAS, JR., THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & VISION MCMILLAN PARTNERS
Invite you to a
Community Visioning
Session on the
Development of the
McMillan Sand Filtration Site
Tuesday April 22, 2008
6:30 pm to 9 pm
O'Connor Auditorium, Trinity University
125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
THE GOAL OF THIS MEETING IS TO HEAR THE COMMUNITY'S THOUGHTS AND IDEAS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE.
WE ENCOURAGE STRONG ATTENDANCE AND WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Discussion Topics will include:
* Existing Condition of the Site
* Potential Uses & Opportunities - Open Space, Historic Preservation, Mixed-Income & Multi-Generational Housing, Community Serving Retail, Job Creating Office Space, Hospitality, and Community, Education, and Cultural Space
* Key Community Issues - Traffic/Smart Growth, Infrastructure, Community Benefits, LSDBE Participation, Job Creation, Sustainable/Green Development, and Other Issues
Light Food and Parking Provided.
For More Information, Contact
Vicky Chambers, Office of CM Thomas, at 202-727-8204
John Basile, EYA, at 301-634-8600
Vision McMillan Partners, the development team for the site, includes:
* EYA
* Jair Lynch Development Partners
* StreetSense
* The Alexander Company
* MacFarlane Partners
* Smoot & Urban Service Systems Corporation
due to a family obligation i can't make the meeting. if anyone goes and can send me pictures or thoughts, please do so.
wheresymycoffee @ gmail.com
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Go visit 52 O street next weekend!
you'll have a great time.
2008 Open Studios - 52 O Street Studios
Where: 52 O Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
When: April 26 and 27, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Events Description:
TWENTY-FOUR ARTISTS, in one building, working in a wide range of media and styles open their studios for a rare glimpse into the process behind their art. This free event provides the visitor the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet the artists in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Occupying 28,000 square feet, over four floors, 52 O Street Studios is one of the largest and oldest buildings dedicated to the practice of Fine Arts in Washington, DC.
52 O Street Studios is located a short walk from Metro's New York Avenue Red Line stop, amidst the burgeoning North Capitol Street corridor. The artists working here are proud of this historic building, its idiosyncrasies, and the myriad of artists who have created here in the past.
Today, the building is occupied by painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers, and video artists who seek to continue and advance the guiding principle behind its opening in 1979, "to create an affordable working space for artists in Washington DC."
This year's artists include:
Stevens Jay Carter Luke Idziak
Brooke Clagett B. Neal Jones
Betsy Damos Micheline Klagsbrun
Chris Edmunds Raye Leith
Adam Eig Greg McLellan
Thom Flynn Brandon Moses
Cianne Fragione Kendall Nordin
H2O n2 Wine Films H2O n2 Wine Films
Andrea Haffner Holly & Ashlee Temple
Peter Harper Lisa Marie Thalhammer
Mike Harris Gabriel Thy
Matt Hollis Ben Tolman
2008 Open Studios - 52 O Street Studios
Where: 52 O Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
When: April 26 and 27, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Events Description:
TWENTY-FOUR ARTISTS, in one building, working in a wide range of media and styles open their studios for a rare glimpse into the process behind their art. This free event provides the visitor the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet the artists in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Occupying 28,000 square feet, over four floors, 52 O Street Studios is one of the largest and oldest buildings dedicated to the practice of Fine Arts in Washington, DC.
52 O Street Studios is located a short walk from Metro's New York Avenue Red Line stop, amidst the burgeoning North Capitol Street corridor. The artists working here are proud of this historic building, its idiosyncrasies, and the myriad of artists who have created here in the past.
Today, the building is occupied by painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers, and video artists who seek to continue and advance the guiding principle behind its opening in 1979, "to create an affordable working space for artists in Washington DC."
This year's artists include:
Stevens Jay Carter Luke Idziak
Brooke Clagett B. Neal Jones
Betsy Damos Micheline Klagsbrun
Chris Edmunds Raye Leith
Adam Eig Greg McLellan
Thom Flynn Brandon Moses
Cianne Fragione Kendall Nordin
H2O n2 Wine Films H2O n2 Wine Films
Andrea Haffner Holly & Ashlee Temple
Peter Harper Lisa Marie Thalhammer
Mike Harris Gabriel Thy
Matt Hollis Ben Tolman
Saturday, April 19, 2008
old engine company 12 to become 2020 Martini
The city last month finalized the sale of Old Engine Co. 12 at 1626 N. Capitol St. to Brian Brown, managing partner of NC Firehouse LLC, which is led by his company, NextGen Development. Brown purchased the building for $600,000, the value at which the city assessed it, and plans to put another $2.4 million into renovations.
The three-story, 10,000-square-foot space will become home of 2020 Martini at Engine Co. 12, a restaurant concept by Twyla Garrett of Cleveland-based Garrett Entertainment Corp.
full article here
Washington Business Journal - by Gillian Gaynair Staff Reporter
other highlights include:
-XM radio is in on the deal and will be doing live broadcastings from the location
-Twyla Garrett of Cleveland-based Garrett Entertainment Corp will be the developer
-the will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner
-first floor will serve brick-oven pizzas.
-a small pasta bar and a sushi bar.
-2nd floor will have live music performances
-third floor will have an espresso bar
-a rooftop deck will offer tapas.
-Harry Thomas introduced a bill seeking 10 years of property tax relief for NC Firehouse LLC
here is the website for 2020 Martini in Columbus, Ohio, owned by Twyla Garrett
warning: music starts playing when the page loads.
apparently work has already started on the building.......
here was my first post about the firehouse
the obligatory negativity about the project can be found here.
The three-story, 10,000-square-foot space will become home of 2020 Martini at Engine Co. 12, a restaurant concept by Twyla Garrett of Cleveland-based Garrett Entertainment Corp.
full article here
Washington Business Journal - by Gillian Gaynair Staff Reporter
other highlights include:
-XM radio is in on the deal and will be doing live broadcastings from the location
-Twyla Garrett of Cleveland-based Garrett Entertainment Corp will be the developer
-the will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner
-first floor will serve brick-oven pizzas.
-a small pasta bar and a sushi bar.
-2nd floor will have live music performances
-third floor will have an espresso bar
-a rooftop deck will offer tapas.
-Harry Thomas introduced a bill seeking 10 years of property tax relief for NC Firehouse LLC
here is the website for 2020 Martini in Columbus, Ohio, owned by Twyla Garrett
warning: music starts playing when the page loads.
apparently work has already started on the building.......
here was my first post about the firehouse
the obligatory negativity about the project can be found here.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Olsson's on 7th Street got the boot?
i'm told that Olsson's on 7th street in the landsburg building is closing. Apparenty they are getting kicked out because some business offered to pay twice as much rent.
How about moving to north capitol Olsson's?
Work Day on Saturday, at Crispus Attucks Park
Work Day on Saturday, 4/19/2008, at Crispus Attucks Park
See this 4/17/2008 message from John Corea, President, Crispus Attucks Park:
Dear Friends of Crispus Attucks Park,
PARK WORK DAY ON SATURDAY, 4/19/2008, STARTING AT 10AM
Creating the dog-free and dog-friendly zones will require a lot of work, on top of all the work that Mother Nature has already created for us (weeding, mowing, mulching...). Come out to the park on Saturday to pitch in -- it should be a beautiful warm day. For an hour, or all day, whatever you can manage. If you think you can make it, it would be helpful if you e-mailed me at jacorea @ gmail.com so I can get a sense of how many tools etc we need. Thanks!
-John
John Corea, President
Crispus Attucks Development Corporation
63 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | 202-550-2631
www.crispusattuckspark.org | info@crispusattuckspark.org
See this 4/17/2008 message from John Corea, President, Crispus Attucks Park:
Dear Friends of Crispus Attucks Park,
PARK WORK DAY ON SATURDAY, 4/19/2008, STARTING AT 10AM
Creating the dog-free and dog-friendly zones will require a lot of work, on top of all the work that Mother Nature has already created for us (weeding, mowing, mulching...). Come out to the park on Saturday to pitch in -- it should be a beautiful warm day. For an hour, or all day, whatever you can manage. If you think you can make it, it would be helpful if you e-mailed me at jacorea @ gmail.com so I can get a sense of how many tools etc we need. Thanks!
-John
John Corea, President
Crispus Attucks Development Corporation
63 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | 202-550-2631
www.crispusattuckspark.org | info@crispusattuckspark.org
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Introducing, Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale is on my mind. I am especially wondering what can be done to help N. Capital Street. I think we would all love to see improvement: a yoga studio, a bistro, a hardware store.... the question is HOW?
I started asking a lot of questions. Can neighborhood investors gather together to invest (with dollars and/or sense) in helping to improve N. Capital Street? My questions led me to wander around our blocks and introduce myself to some of the business owners, particularly in the block of N. Capital between Quincy and R St:
In addition to wandering the blocks, I also met an investor who has restored/developed several homes and apartment buildings in the area: 20 R Street, NW; 314 V Street, NE to name two. We walked around the neighborhood together and I told him my ideas with the hope that he would say ‘wow...those are fabulous ideas, and I will underwrite them all’.
He did not say that. BUT, he is very interested in the neighborhood. He has a building which he is interested in, and wondered if the neighbors really would like to invest. My sense is that he has the capital to invest on his own...but I think if we, as neighbors, could have a hand in the investment, it might help in the creation of something really unique. What do you think? Are you interested? How are you interested?
What next? Do you know of anyone who might like to walk around the neighborhood with an idea to investing? Do you know anyone at FedEx or XM Radio who could introduce us to the community relations group?
Think about it. I will also keep thinking about it.
I started asking a lot of questions. Can neighborhood investors gather together to invest (with dollars and/or sense) in helping to improve N. Capital Street? My questions led me to wander around our blocks and introduce myself to some of the business owners, particularly in the block of N. Capital between Quincy and R St:
The liquor store on R and N. Capital NE has a constant stream of business. The owner of the liquor store lives above it with his wife. He also owns the building next door which had been for sale a few years ago. He has taken that property off the market because he has decided to develop it into condos...maybe a restaurant. He was very uncertain...and it sort of made me think there may not really be a plan. Perhaps he would be interested in selling?- The laundry next-door was vacant and no one was able to give me an answer on its status...it would certainly make a great pizza place. Too bad we can’t talk the owners of Moroni Brothers (on Georgia in Petworth) into opening a second spot....or could we?
- The Flea Market is owned by a couple and has been for four years. They have a fabulous spot.
- and then there is the Firehouse. Sigh. What is happening to this lovely building?
- SAVEMORE has been evicted....would make a fabulous deli/butcher shop.
In addition to wandering the blocks, I also met an investor who has restored/developed several homes and apartment buildings in the area: 20 R Street, NW; 314 V Street, NE to name two. We walked around the neighborhood together and I told him my ideas with the hope that he would say ‘wow...those are fabulous ideas, and I will underwrite them all’.
He did not say that. BUT, he is very interested in the neighborhood. He has a building which he is interested in, and wondered if the neighbors really would like to invest. My sense is that he has the capital to invest on his own...but I think if we, as neighbors, could have a hand in the investment, it might help in the creation of something really unique. What do you think? Are you interested? How are you interested?
What next? Do you know of anyone who might like to walk around the neighborhood with an idea to investing? Do you know anyone at FedEx or XM Radio who could introduce us to the community relations group?
Think about it. I will also keep thinking about it.
divided neighborhood
maybe we could cover up the trench and have a nice park with a great view of the capitol.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
another future development post- Old Sand Filtration Plant
The Neighborhoods of EYA
Jair Lynch Development Partners
WARD 5 COUNCILMEMBER HARRY "TOMMY" THOMAS, JR., THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & VISION MCMILLAN PARTNERS
Invite you to a
Community Visioning
Session on the
Development of the
McMillan Sand Filtration Site
Tuesday April 22, 2008
6:30 pm to 9 pm
O'Connor Auditorium, Trinity University
125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
THE GOAL OF THIS MEETING IS TO HEAR THE COMMUNITY'S THOUGHTS AND IDEAS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE. WE ENCOURAGE STRONG ATTENDANCE AND WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Discussion Topics will include:
* Existing Condition of the Site
* Potential Uses & Opportunities - Open Space, Historic Preservation, Mixed-Income & Multi-Generational Housing, Community Serving Retail, Job Creating Office Space, Hospitality, and Community, Education, and Cultural Space
* Key Community Issues - Traffic/Smart Growth, Infrastructure, Community Benefits, LSDBE Participation, Job Creation, Sustainable/Green Development, and Other Issues
Light Food and Parking Provided.
For More Information, Contact
Vicky Chambers, Office of CM Thomas, at 202-727-8204
John Basile, EYA, at 301-634-8600
Vision McMillan Partners, the development team for the site, includes:
* EYA
* Jair Lynch Development Partners
* StreetSense
* The Alexander Company
* MacFarlane Partners
* Smoot & Urban Service Systems Corporation
Survey about the Future of the Gage-Eckington Elementary School
See this 4/15/2008 message from ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti:
Many people in the area know, but just as many do not know, that, as part of the District's school closure program, one of our neighborhood schools, Gage-Eckington Elementary School at 3rd and Elm Streets NW will be closing at the end of this school year. The LeDroit Park Civic Association has taken the lead on coming up with a plan for the short- and long-term future uses of the building and grounds. Along with my ANC colleagues, Myla Moss and Margot Hoerrner, I am a part of a LDPCA working group. We have been discussing a number of great and exciting ideas, but to really create the best plan that reflects the needs of this area and that best serves the entire community, we need to hear from you.
To facilitate getting that feedback, we have drafted a survey and are circulating it widely. For example, in LeDroit Park, Howard University students who live at Slowe Hall on 3rd Street NW are collaborating with residents and going door-to-door with the survey. In another example, I attended one of Commissioner Hoerrner's monthly meetings at Kelly Miller homes this week where as part of the meeting, she distributed copies of the survey and assisted residents there in filling it out. In addition, I have given a copy of the survey to the Bloomingdale Civic Association and the BCA may be distributing paper copies of it as well. But we are also using electronic means to give you easy access to the survey.
Here is a link to the survey on-line:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=E6RKz0TmHxz8uQmKiXJgRA_3d_3d
Please go to the link and fill out the survey. We need to hear from you and need to hear soon, preferably this week. Within the next 30 days, the city will likely be making decisions about the future of many of the closing schools. Having a clear plan ready to present to the Mayor and other District officials will increase the likelihood that we as residents can determine what will happen at Gage-Eckington.
Together, we can transform the unfortunate closing of this neighborhood institution into the opening of needed new services and opportunities for this area. So make your views known!
I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions about this process, please drop me an e-mail, and I will get you an answer.
Have a great day,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Recording Secretary, ANC 5C
(202) 986-2592
jsalatti@earthlink.net
"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"
Many people in the area know, but just as many do not know, that, as part of the District's school closure program, one of our neighborhood schools, Gage-Eckington Elementary School at 3rd and Elm Streets NW will be closing at the end of this school year. The LeDroit Park Civic Association has taken the lead on coming up with a plan for the short- and long-term future uses of the building and grounds. Along with my ANC colleagues, Myla Moss and Margot Hoerrner, I am a part of a LDPCA working group. We have been discussing a number of great and exciting ideas, but to really create the best plan that reflects the needs of this area and that best serves the entire community, we need to hear from you.
To facilitate getting that feedback, we have drafted a survey and are circulating it widely. For example, in LeDroit Park, Howard University students who live at Slowe Hall on 3rd Street NW are collaborating with residents and going door-to-door with the survey. In another example, I attended one of Commissioner Hoerrner's monthly meetings at Kelly Miller homes this week where as part of the meeting, she distributed copies of the survey and assisted residents there in filling it out. In addition, I have given a copy of the survey to the Bloomingdale Civic Association and the BCA may be distributing paper copies of it as well. But we are also using electronic means to give you easy access to the survey.
Here is a link to the survey on-line:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=E6RKz0TmHxz8uQmKiXJgRA_3d_3d
Please go to the link and fill out the survey. We need to hear from you and need to hear soon, preferably this week. Within the next 30 days, the city will likely be making decisions about the future of many of the closing schools. Having a clear plan ready to present to the Mayor and other District officials will increase the likelihood that we as residents can determine what will happen at Gage-Eckington.
Together, we can transform the unfortunate closing of this neighborhood institution into the opening of needed new services and opportunities for this area. So make your views known!
I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions about this process, please drop me an e-mail, and I will get you an answer.
Have a great day,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Recording Secretary, ANC 5C
(202) 986-2592
jsalatti@earthlink.net
"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Our own secret park.
Crispus Attucks Park
I havent been to Crispus Attucks in a while and most happily surprised by the state of the park. Some people have been really busy making this space beautiful! great job. the planting, the landscaping, the paths. wow. you guys deserve an award!
more photos HERE
dont forget about the gigantic yard sale coming up!
I havent been to Crispus Attucks in a while and most happily surprised by the state of the park. Some people have been really busy making this space beautiful! great job. the planting, the landscaping, the paths. wow. you guys deserve an award!
more photos HERE
dont forget about the gigantic yard sale coming up!
Big Bear Cafe APRIL 17 @ 8 PM
See this message from Joe Hall:
Hey Bloomingdale--
CHERYL'S GONE HOSTS WAVE BOOKS POETS & ACOUSTIC/PUNK SINGER-SONGWRITER SEAN McARDLE
APRIL 17 @ 8 PM
BIG BEAR CAFE / 1st & R NW
COST = FREE
WAVE Books (www.wavepoetry.com) is an innovative press that has done things like send their poets on a national tour on a bus, which, for poetry, is unusual. Which, also, I'm in favor of. The poets:
Dorothea Lasky-Author of AWE & The Hatmaker's Wife & the Editor of the Katalanche Press chapbook series. Bookslut on AWE: "[like] walking home from a bar in your static-inducing hat, and then getting in the soft and dirty sheets of your bed to warm up. The poems feel just like someone you know -- glamorous only by virtue of illustrating the spiritual struggle that exists within the quotidian." Also, check out www.birdinsnow.com for video of Dorothea giving her Tiny AWE booktour from her very packed house.
Dara Wier-Man, her book Reverse Rapture is sort of like putting all the apocalyptic dread and beauty of The Road in a language blender. It's tremendous and big. Oh, also she's a Guggenheim Grant, Pushcart Prize Recipient, and author of several other books.
Caroline Knox-Look, her new book is called Quaker Guns. Words describing it: madcap, fierce. The title alone should get you through the door.
As for Sean McArdle, he'll be giving an acoustic set. The Washington Post says it best: "Sean McArdle makes folky, gentle music so queer and quirky it can only be labeled 'indie.'"
This event is going to be so nasty good, I'm sad to say it's the last one I'll be hosting. Hope to see you there!
Cheers,
Joe
BigBearReadings@gmail.com
Hey Bloomingdale--
CHERYL'S GONE HOSTS WAVE BOOKS POETS & ACOUSTIC/PUNK SINGER-SONGWRITER SEAN McARDLE
APRIL 17 @ 8 PM
BIG BEAR CAFE / 1st & R NW
COST = FREE
WAVE Books (www.wavepoetry.com) is an innovative press that has done things like send their poets on a national tour on a bus, which, for poetry, is unusual. Which, also, I'm in favor of. The poets:
Dorothea Lasky-Author of AWE & The Hatmaker's Wife & the Editor of the Katalanche Press chapbook series. Bookslut on AWE: "[like] walking home from a bar in your static-inducing hat, and then getting in the soft and dirty sheets of your bed to warm up. The poems feel just like someone you know -- glamorous only by virtue of illustrating the spiritual struggle that exists within the quotidian." Also, check out www.birdinsnow.com for video of Dorothea giving her Tiny AWE booktour from her very packed house.
Dara Wier-Man, her book Reverse Rapture is sort of like putting all the apocalyptic dread and beauty of The Road in a language blender. It's tremendous and big. Oh, also she's a Guggenheim Grant, Pushcart Prize Recipient, and author of several other books.
Caroline Knox-Look, her new book is called Quaker Guns. Words describing it: madcap, fierce. The title alone should get you through the door.
As for Sean McArdle, he'll be giving an acoustic set. The Washington Post says it best: "Sean McArdle makes folky, gentle music so queer and quirky it can only be labeled 'indie.'"
This event is going to be so nasty good, I'm sad to say it's the last one I'll be hosting. Hope to see you there!
Cheers,
Joe
BigBearReadings@gmail.com
Monday, April 14, 2008
shooting on north capitol @ r street
anyone know what happened?
a commenter provided the link to the nbc news report
other stories here:
abc news
bloomingdale (for now) has two photos
a commenter provided the link to the nbc news report
other stories here:
abc news
bloomingdale (for now) has two photos
Sunday, April 13, 2008
BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY YARD SALE!
BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY YARD SALE!
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th, 8am - 2pm (Rain date: Saturday May 31st)
WHERE: In Crispus Attucks Park, the private community park between the unit blocks of U & V and the 2000 blocks of North Capitol & 1st Sts NW. In the heart of DC's Bloomingdale neighborhood. Access through alley entrances.
WANT TO SELL? REGISTER NOW!
Dozens of sellers and loads of shoppers on an acre of park space
WE do all the advertising and promotion and bring the buyers to you!
Bring your wares*, bring a table**, set up and sell. All your proceeds go home with you, along with any items you don't sell
Registration Fee:
$25 if paid on or before May 3rd (Early bird discount). $35 if paid after May 3rd.
Registration forms available on the park website, www.crispusattuckspark.org. Or contact Tynesia at (703) 973-5733 or info@crispusattuckspark.org.
*Sorry, sale of food is prohibited. CADC relies heavily on revenues from its snack stand, and wishes to be the only provider of food & beverages at this event. Thank you for understanding.
**If not using a table, we recommend you bring a blanket, tarp, or other covering in case the grass is damp.
RATHER DONATE MERCHANDISE?
If you won't be selling at the Yard Sale, consider donating items to the "CADC Table." 100% of the proceeds from these sales will go to park maintenance and improvement projects. Contact Andrea at 202-986-7680 or CADCyardsale @ att.net .
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th, 8am - 2pm (Rain date: Saturday May 31st)
WHERE: In Crispus Attucks Park, the private community park between the unit blocks of U & V and the 2000 blocks of North Capitol & 1st Sts NW. In the heart of DC's Bloomingdale neighborhood. Access through alley entrances.
WANT TO SELL? REGISTER NOW!
Dozens of sellers and loads of shoppers on an acre of park space
WE do all the advertising and promotion and bring the buyers to you!
Bring your wares*, bring a table**, set up and sell. All your proceeds go home with you, along with any items you don't sell
Registration Fee:
$25 if paid on or before May 3rd (Early bird discount). $35 if paid after May 3rd.
Registration forms available on the park website, www.crispusattuckspark.org. Or contact Tynesia at (703) 973-5733 or info@crispusattuckspark.org.
*Sorry, sale of food is prohibited. CADC relies heavily on revenues from its snack stand, and wishes to be the only provider of food & beverages at this event. Thank you for understanding.
**If not using a table, we recommend you bring a blanket, tarp, or other covering in case the grass is damp.
RATHER DONATE MERCHANDISE?
If you won't be selling at the Yard Sale, consider donating items to the "CADC Table." 100% of the proceeds from these sales will go to park maintenance and improvement projects. Contact Andrea at 202-986-7680 or CADCyardsale @ att.net .
a big day for open houses in the hood.
1738 North Capitol St. NW open 1-4
Listed at $465,000, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Victorian is recently renovated, has hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a fireplace, an in-law suite and much more. Come check it out!
2625 3rd St. NE, the Edgewood Condominiums are also open 1-4 p.m. Nine units remain. Priced at $148,000-$228,000, these beautiful one bedrooms are great for the first time home buyer. Special financing available too. Remember this is a great time to buy, interest rates are low, inventory is good and buyers have more opportunities especially with the new FHA funding changes. Please call me for more information.
Thanks for your interest.
and a bunch more here
Listed at $465,000, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Victorian is recently renovated, has hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a fireplace, an in-law suite and much more. Come check it out!
2625 3rd St. NE, the Edgewood Condominiums are also open 1-4 p.m. Nine units remain. Priced at $148,000-$228,000, these beautiful one bedrooms are great for the first time home buyer. Special financing available too. Remember this is a great time to buy, interest rates are low, inventory is good and buyers have more opportunities especially with the new FHA funding changes. Please call me for more information.
Thanks for your interest.
and a bunch more here
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
denied
This is kinda funny. some enterprising bloomingalian drinker sent in a message to Joe Englert in this Washingtonian interview requesting suugesting he take a look our way.
sadly, he brushed us off. thanks for trying
i tried to invoke mr englert a ways back.
and almost three years ago now
we're still looking.
and wow, i just reread the comments HERE its really worth a look at Mr. Englerts take on things.
sadly, he brushed us off. thanks for trying
i tried to invoke mr englert a ways back.
and almost three years ago now
we're still looking.
and wow, i just reread the comments HERE its really worth a look at Mr. Englerts take on things.
art spaces and developers in brooklyn
one can easily say that brooklyn, is a much hotter real estate market and a more dynamic area than DC. Sure Brooklyn is way bigger than DC and part of one of the larges economic city-states in the world, so that type of market is expected.
Whats not expected is that artists can find studios at $6.82 per square foot a year.
$6.82!!!! thats amazing. i had moved my studio out to Mount Rainier, Maryland for the allure of 10.00.
Last i checked that ground floor store front at 3rd and Rhode Island was going for 30-ish.
The difference is staggering.
So why did i bring up brooklyn and this rent? read here to see why these artists are getting that deal
.
Imagine a developer in DC savvy enough to pull that off. Imagine people with means that truly embrave the Arts as Catalyst model.
Whats not expected is that artists can find studios at $6.82 per square foot a year.
$6.82!!!! thats amazing. i had moved my studio out to Mount Rainier, Maryland for the allure of 10.00.
Last i checked that ground floor store front at 3rd and Rhode Island was going for 30-ish.
The difference is staggering.
So why did i bring up brooklyn and this rent? read here to see why these artists are getting that deal
.
Imagine a developer in DC savvy enough to pull that off. Imagine people with means that truly embrave the Arts as Catalyst model.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
transit ideas, development
BeyondDC has some great posts about transit and urban planning and all that fun rock n roll the kids listen to.
Target
am i the only one thats not that excited about Target in Columbia Heights?
i've hit the one in Potomac Yards, the one in College Park, the one in Hyattsville. i dont avoid target, but i'm also happy to go the few blocks to national wholesale liquidators. i'm just a bit non plussed by Target. i've got plenty of plastic stuff as it is.
thats not to say i'm not happy that DC is on the radar of stores, i just figure theres lots of stuff nearby, and i'd much prefer different things than more of the same, but slighty closer. hopefully it'll keep buckets of tax money in the district and that money will fix the schools, and add to transit infrastructure. and get more police coverage.
and maybe a city funded arts center.
anyway, i'm not meaning to be down on target, i'm sure i'll go there eventually, but i'm just a bit tired of reading about how people dont have to go to the "suburbs" to buy affordable t-shirts. there are places, they just don't have Michael Graves toasters.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Got furniture?
do have pieces of furniture you'd like to get rid of?
Artomatic 2008, which will be held nearby in NoMa is looking for items to furnish their various lounges.
email mmurphyva @ earthlink dot net
if you do.
Artomatic 2008, which will be held nearby in NoMa is looking for items to furnish their various lounges.
email mmurphyva @ earthlink dot net
if you do.
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