Howard Theatre’s Alcohol License Suspension was a Clerical Error.

UPDATE from the Howard Theatre:

“I would like to bring to your attention the simple fact that the liquor license at the Howard Theatre was never actually suspended. The suspension notice was a clerical error made by ABRA. Please see attached letter from ABRA explaining such events (above.)

Upcoming shows include:

8/25 – Sheila E
9/7 – Wyclef Jean
9/12 – The Wonder Years
9/15 – Stanley Clarke
9/20 – Black Uhuru
9/21 – Roc Marciano & Friends
9/26 – Pete Yorn
9/28 – White Ford Bronco
9/29 – Ginuwine
10/10 – Buika
10/11 – Kool Keith
10/12 – Kranium
10/31 – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic”

Update from Jim:

“Case# 17-CMP-00684
Howard Theatre Entertainment, LLC, t/a Howard Theatre
620 T Street, NW
License #88646
Retailer CX
ANC 1B
Failed to Follow Security Plan
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $4,500 fine to be paid within 60 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by August 27, 2018, 5-0.”

Thanks to Perry for sending. Final nail in coffin for this round of the Howard Theatre?

620 T Street, NW

What a shame, here’s how the theatre looked only 10 years ago: