Author: Prince Of Petworth

Some Inauguration Week Options

By Prince Of Petworth

Well, lots of people have been asking about this and fortunately lots of folks have been emailing some options. So, in no particular order, here are some emails I’ve received:

OBAMA WONDERAMA

STAR-STUDDED BURLESQUE AND SIDESHOW INAUGURAL BALL

Washington, DC — The Warehouse presents OBAMA WONDERAMA – an Inauguration celebration of star-studded burlesque and Coney Island-style sideshow on Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Warehouse Arts Complex to celebrate the victory and historic inauguration of Barack Obama.

OBAMA WONDERAMA welcomes guests from near and far with an evening of classic and modern day burlesque, sideshow, illusion, DJ sets, and drink specials. OBAMA WONDERAMA features extraordinary entertainers including: Dr. Lucky (burlesque’s “Lucille Ball” and only PhD), Clams Casino (Miss Exotic World 2008 Most Humorous and Most Innovative), Swami Yomahmi (host of the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow) along with L’il Dutch (producer of Dutch Oven Burlesque). This VIP line-up of variety, featuring 15 performers, also includes hypnotic belly dancing, and master hula hooping with raffle prizes from District restaurants, artists and bars.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and performances begin at 9 p.m. Guests may enjoy the Warehouse bar and DJ sets between entertainment. Advance tickets available for $25 in advance, $30 at the door – limited theater seating available. For more information or performer interviews, please contact The Warehouse Theater.

Warehouse Theater
1021 7th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202 783 3933
Tickets – http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52506 More options after the jump (including a free event). (more…)

Old Bi-Rite Building Update on 11th and Park

By Prince Of Petworth

It’s nearly gone. I think they’re still digging out the basement a bit. It’s wild to see this transformation.

For those that have missed some discussions on what the building will be you can read an old discussion here though be warned there are an insane amount of comments. And for those who forgot what it’s gonna look like here’s the artist rendition.

Door of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Not only is the door cool but note the cement border.

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Here’s a wild one from Capitol Hill. I think this pop up works quite nicely. Best part is after the jump. (more…)

New Hampshire Ave Gets Trees Planted In The Median by the Petworth Metro

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader yesterday noted that the trees were planted but I still hadn’t posted about it. I swear I wasn’t being lazy, I just have to space my posts out between Monday and Friday. I’m super psyched. It’s going to look great when the trees mature a bit and get leaves in the warmer weather.

Judging Rowhomes

By Prince Of Petworth

I thought this was a very unusual rowhome renovation. I’ve never seen an old one with the front totally reconfigured like this. I’m sure it’s nice to get all that light with the big windows but do you dig the overall look?

Make A Wounded Soldier’s Life A Little Bit Better

By Prince Of Petworth

The following was submitted by a reader who volunteers at Walter Reed Medical Center.

I began volunteering at Walter Reed Army Medical (WRMAC) in the fall of 2007 with CAUSE (Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services). CAUSE provides comfort and recreation programming for wounded soliders and their families. Founded by West Point graduates and their wives, CAUSE provides activities that seek to lighten the load for recovering soliders and their families. We host UFC fight nights, brunches, picnics, and video game tournaments. Monthly we bring in massage therapists and energy healers as well as hairstylists and nail technicians and provide a full service spa day. Our largest and most popular program is the CDEL library which provides DVDs, Video games and video game system rentals to soldiers and their families free of charge. Currently we stock Wii, PS2, PS3s and XBOX360s and their respective games (including guitar hero complete with guitars) in addition to first run and classic movies and TV series on dvd.

Because we relay on donations to stock our libraries we tend to get new releases slower then we would like but we will take donations of anything people no longer want. We accept in kind donations of gently used DVDs and video games and of course cash. All donations are tax deductible. We want all kinds of DVDs—many of these soldiers have their kids and their spouses—so animation, chick flicks, action, adventure, anything!

About 80% of the soldiers being treated are under the age of 30, with a majority being 19-25. Walter Reed specializes in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries and amputations.

You can drop your donations at the Petworth library at the address below. I believe its open Monday and Wednesday nights.

Petworth Neighborhood Library
4300 Kansas Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20011
202.541.6300

Good Deal or Not? Converted Rowhome – Condo Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1458 Fairmont Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“BACK ON THE MARKET! Contract fell thru. Entertain in style on the huge 8X16 deck of this bright and super clean condo in semi-detached boutique building. Super location on a quiet, tree-lined street just 2 blocks to heart of Col, Heights/Metro and 4 blocks to U Street Corridor/Metro. Low condo fees, fresh paint and hardwood floors and updated bathroom. Closing cost help available.”

More info and photos found here.

This condo has an interesting layout, not sure if you can tell from the photos. I kinda liked it though. Originally on the market for $419,900 the current price has dropped to $399,000. Sound reasonable? What do you think of the condo itself?

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