A reader sent in the above photo saying:
“Everything was going so well with the fountain. Until today…They talked about them being “ornamental trees” in the plans but these are just vile.”
We got a birdseye view of the Plaza last Monday. Does anyone know if these are indeed “ornamental trees”? If so, thumbs up or down?
“Dear PoP,
The Dance Institute of Washington’s open house on Saturday (Aug. 22) was one of the best events I’ve been to all year! Beautiful facility and really warm, friendly staff who all just seemed joyful to be there. It’s a sad odd fact of big city culture that we get used to the grand shows and forget that there is incredible talent level in the neighborhoods and studios. It is a different experience, but no less satisfying. Washington Ballet theater at the Kennedy Center is great, but to see these “pre-professional” students dance ten feet in front of you with no lights, staging etc. is pure unadorned pleasure. This was not your groaning dutiful ballet school recital ordeal – the average dancers were very good, and the best of them were actually exciting.
Besides the performances, they had classes open to all. How incredibly cool to watch Miss Paula take 15 random little girls and turn them into jazz dancers with a whole routine in 20 minutes. I am so not hip hop, but the three young performers/teachers in this class captivated everyone and opened a whole new perspective on the dance style.”
Meant to post this from Aug. 24th but it got away from me. Thought it was worth sharing. The Dance Institute is located at 3400 14th Street, NW across from the Tivoli.
“Dear PoP,
Do you know what the construction at Georgia and Newton might be? They are using a backhoe and completely digging up this corner plot. It would be nice to have something cool built in that location instead of just a fenced off empty plot.”
This is going to be a senior center. It was stalled back in June of ’08 but appears to finally be back on track.
I’m a big fan of house numbers on stairs. This is a pretty cool mosaic version.
Some pretty intricate carvings on this double door.
Another from Crestwood. I thought the stone on the sides was pretty unusual.
Busy night in Petworth. From Council Member Bowser:
“Neighbors- I regret to inform you that MPD is investigating multiple shots fired in the 700 Block of Shepherd St NW at approx 8:30 pm. No one was injured. There was damage to property. MPD will release details as they are available.”
UPDATE: MPD CMDR Brown writes in an email, “After investigating this last further last night, this gunfire was the result of a domestic situation between a girlfriend, her old and new boyfriend. We have a witness and hopefully that witness will provide the necessary information to close this case.”
And more detail regarding the Allison St. activity:
“Several shots were fired at a vehicle being occupied by a male subject in 700 Block of Sheperd ST NW at approx 8:30 pm who fled the area… this vehicle was observed by MPD who attempted to stop it in the 500 blk of Allison ST – at which time the driver bailed out — the passenger was interviewed who reported to MPD that they were shot at by a b/male, a former boyfriend… not a random act and not gang related.”
Big DCFD turnout on this one. Lots of smoke out the window of a rowhouse. It doesn’t appear there were any injuries but will update as more details become available. Emergency vehicles responded approximately 10pm Tues. evening.
Piccante Pizza is coming to 2120 18th Street in Adams Morgan. 18th Street is a pretty competitive pizza spot with over a half dozen spots already. It’ll be interesting to see if this spot can differentiate itself from the others. But look how happy it’ll make you:
I’ve spoken about my love for the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair but PoPville flickr user hilaryhartman got this great shot from the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair. I know the fairs are over now but does anyone have a favorite?