Author: Prince Of Petworth

Get Ready!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Néstor Sánchez Cordero

From ALERT DC:

The National Weather Service is predicting between 4 and 8” of snow to fall in and around the District beginning late Sunday afternoon. The heaviest snows are expected to fall between 7pm and midnight. District snow crews treated all roads last night as the first of two forecasted storms moved through the area.

Mayor Adrian Fenty announced this morning that a snow emergency will be in effect beginning at 4pm this afternoon. “It is important that our crews have access to the roads from curb-to-curb in order to plow the snow,” said Mayor Fenty. “This is one of the first plow events we have had this season, and we want to ensure we are able to maintain clear and safe roadways as we move into Monday morning.”

During a declared snow emergency vehicles are not allowed to park on routes identified by the red and white “Snow Emergency Route” signs. Once a snow emergency is delcared, vehicles remaining on these routes will be ticketed and towed and charged a $250 fine. A map and listing of snow emergency routes may be found on line at www.ddot.dc.gov. Click on “Snow Plan – Snow and Ice Control.”

Also, travelers should be aware taxi cab fares can be increased to 25% during a declared snow emergency. There is a button on the meters that once pushed will automatically add the increase. Passengers may ask for a receipt to see the total charge. Continues after the jump. (more…)

Late Notice – Bloombars Event Tonight! Sunday, March 1st

By Prince Of Petworth

The great Bloombars, located on 11th Street next to Wonderland, is having a “bloom” tonight at 7:30.

From the evite:

Continuing in the BloomBars’ tradition to nurture the growth of artists who use their gift to inspire service, build community, and establish meaningful human connections, we are proud to introduce Seed the Sound Sunday w/ Sitali.

Seed the Sound Sunday will showcase musicians from a diversity of genres. Our featured cause from this Sunday evening: KUSH (Visit Their website: kushworld.org.) Also, we?re proud to announce that National Sound has come on board as a sponsor, and they are determined to make this one of the premier acoustic performance spaces in the area.

Seed the Sound Sundays is the first project for Artist-In-Bloom resident Sitali Siyolwe. The singer, songwriter, and guitarist spent his childhood crisscrossing the globe with stops in Egypt, Russia and England. At the age of 13, Sitali had his first recording session with veteran producer Glynn Johns (of Led Zeppelin and Rolling Stones fame). After stints in New York and Seattle, Sitali settled in Washington DC, where he formed the band christened with his name in 2005. Their forthcoming release “Aluta Continua” will arrive in Spring 2009.

Show will start promptly at 7:30. Please arrive early out of respect for the artists.

PoP Weekend and Upcoming Picks

By Prince Of Petworth

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Ed. Note: If you have events you’d like included in the weekend picks please email [email protected].

The Barnett-Aden Collection looks great! From the Informer:

The Barnett-Aden Collection dates back to the 1920’s. If was founded by James Herring, founder of the Howard University Department of Art, and Alonzo Aden, curator of the University’s Gallery of Art, both of whom were collectors of art. In 1943, they opened an art gallery in their Washington, D.C. home, and named it the Barnett-Aden Gallery.

At a time when most African American artists could not exhibit in mainstream museums and galleries, the Barnett-Aden Gallery provided exhibit space for artists to showcase their talents. Artists like John Robinson, Archibald Motley, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, and many others exhibited in the gallery.

The collection is being shown at the Hemphill Fine Arts Gallery located at 1515 14th Street, NW. You can view the exhibit on their Web site here. Exhibit is on display until March 7th.

Regular Gallery Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 5pm
or by appointment.
Please call 202.234.5601 for more information.

Margarita tasting tomorrow 1-3pm @ Good Libations

From an email:

If you have time stop by for an early afternoon taste of the new Jose Cuervo Silver. Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Silver, made with Blue Agave, is clear, clean and colorless. Serve chilled for the ultimate smooth silver shot.
For those who feel it maybe too early for shots of tequila we are making Margaritas.

Good Libations -1201 5th St. NW (corner of 5th & M NW) -202.347.1006

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Not exactly for the weekend but I wanted to put this on your radar for next week. From an email:

A POWERFUL NOISE Live!
March 5th
Ticket price: $15 – $18 for adults; $12.50 for children

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, CARE will present A POWERFUL NOISE Live
in more than 450 movie theatres nationwide for one night only. The
event will begin with the acclaimed documentary, “A Powerful
Noise,” which follows three women from different countries who
overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to bring lasting solutions
to their communities. Continues after the jump. (more…)

Judging Additions

By Prince Of Petworth

I thought this was a really interesting example of two styles mixing. To a certain degree it reminded me of the buildings we judged on Mass Ave. a couple weeks ago. This example is from 16th Street, I didn’t catch which embassy this (my weakness in flag identification is well documented). But the building itself is super cool. If you look to the right hand side you’ll notice a more modern styled addition. I think it came out pretty well. What do you think – thumbs up or down?

Good Deal or Not? Battle of Renovated Vs. Non Renovated on Varnum Street

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1421 Varnum Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Elegant open floor plan, renovation using traditional details and contemporory style. Bright Open Kitchen & Dinning area plus bonus room. Full basement with quarter bath & door to rear garden, fenced yard and 1 car garage. Solid wood panel doors and glass transomes. Stunning hardwood floors and extensive moldings. Located near Rock Creek Park.”

More info and photos found here.

Just a few doors down you’ll find another home for sale at 1421 Varnum Street, NW.

The flier says:

“”ESTATE SALE” VERY LIVEABLE SOUTH FACING WIDE & DEEP WARDMAN STYLED ROW HOUSE, FRENCH DOORS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 DENS, RECREATION ROOM W/ BAR, TRANSOMS, 2.5 BATHS, 2 CAR PARKING, NEWER WINDOWS, UPDATED ELECTRICAL, BOILER & HOT WATER HEATER, W/ D, WALK TO COFFEE HOUSE “HIGHLANDS” & ROCK CREEK PARK!!! APPROX> 1.2 MILES TO THE ZOO”

More info and photos for this home found here.

The first home looks pretty sweet and is on the market for $589,000. The second home actually has one more half bath than the renovated home and is listed for $485,000. So what do you think of the homes themselves? Is one of them better priced given their conditions? If you were in the market which would you go for?

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every Monday and Friday.  Anything good happen this week?

Judging Future Buildings – 14th and S

By Prince Of Petworth

The folks at CSNA have some development news for the development coming to 14th and S Streets, NW.

The DC Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) approved revised plans as presented by the JBG Companies for their mixed-use project at 1800-1818 14th Street, NW (14th and S Streets, NW) on the site of the old Whitman-Walker clinic.

JBG presented revised plans at the February 2009 CSNA meeting, which incorporated comments received from CSNA, HPRB, ANC 2B, Dupont Circle Conservancy, and surrounding neighbors. After the presentation, CSNA voted to support the revised plan as presented. CSNA then shared their approval and support of the project with HPRB.

JBG is the same group developing the hotel at 13th and U Streets, NW that we discussed earlier in the week.

More info and renderings can be found here. How do you think this proposed building looks?

Friday Question of the Day – Let’s Have a Diversion Edition

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Trent Strohm

Yesterday’s crime discussion got me kind of blue so I wanted to lighten up the FQoTD a bit. I was trying to remember my favorite vacation. It came down to Oktoberfest in Munich or Running with the Bulls in Pamplona. Both were definitely amazing but running with the bulls was pretty freaking scary. Even though the festival itself was amazing, the actually running with the bulls is terrifying. And anyone who tells you differently is either insane or lying. I’m slightly insane and had fortified myself with many vodka and a tang like orange flavored drinks but still when then cannon went off and the bulls caught up to you it was pretty rough. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I did it and the adreline rush was fun but it can’t match Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest on the other hand was pure joy every waking minute. At Oktoberfest I went with a great group of people who I nearly instantly got separated from. So I spent tons of time hanging out with random Spanish, Italians, Germans and folks from all over the world. For some reason I remember there was a lot of singing John Denver songs and inexplicably, to me, everyone knew the words as well as many, many toasts. Half the time we couldn’t even speak the same language but it was no less fun.

So for a fun FQoTD – what has been your favorite trip (abroad or in the states)?

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