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La Carbonara “The Set” Hosts Open Mic Nights Wednesdays?

Published September 11, 2008 at 12:00PM | Updated September 10, 2024 at 5:53PM

A reader would like to know:

“Ok so what’s the deal with “The Set” is this a decent open mic session? Is it still schedule every Wednesday of the week??? What is the setting like, and is there a decent amount of people there???”

We once spoke about the restaurant La Carbonara located at 1926 19th Street but I wasn’t aware that they had an open mic session. I found a bit of information about the open mic night at this Web site. But I’ve never actually been myself. So has anyone gone? What was the scene like and how many people generally show?

Good Deal or Not? Sold.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 11, 2008 at 10:58AM | Updated September 9, 2024 at 6:33PM

There was quite a back and forth last month as to whether this house at 3814 Kansas Ave. was a good deal or not? The asking price then was $545,000. Although I believed it originally was asking $595,000.

Well, it sold yesterday for $535,000.

The seller writes:

“Also, my opinion about this market is that buyers know that they have the sellers over a barrel and basically wait on the sidelines until the price is just right. The people who ended up buying our house looked at it the first time back in May and waited and waited until we dropped the price, very savvy of them to wait it out!”

Congrats to the sellers and buyers.

A Brilliant Idea From Special Guest Poster, Eric Nuzum?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 11, 2008 at 12:57AM

Eric’s latest brilliant idea for someone else to do

You can read Eric’s near-daily musings on his Web site. His latest book about vampires, chickens, germs, and death–entitled The Dead Travel Fast–is coming out in paperback at the end of this month from St. Martin’s Press. You can get more info on picking it up here.

The concept is simple: home remodeling consultant.

Let’s face it–times are tough. Many people have an inherent inclination to do their own home remodeling projects. Lately though, the slow, stinky death of home values and the suck-ass economy in general (sorry to be so technical) have forced more people to start economizing on how they fix and improve their homes. That need to “economize” becomes a painful euphemism to our friends in the construction and home improvement business for “the phone not ringing.”

As in other tough times, some people find a way to profit from the situation. Some become foreclosure specialists or repo agents, but I suggest a higher calling: the home improvement consultant. Post continues after the jump. (more…)

Have You Ever Noticed This?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 11, 2008 at 12:49AM | Updated September 9, 2024 at 5:42PM

Why do they grease up all the construction ahead signs? Ed. note: It’s tough to say “grease up” without using the Willie the Scotsman’s accent from the Simpsons. I guess they do it so people won’t try and mess with the signs, yeah?

Ridiculously Awesome Album Cover

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 11, 2008 at 12:47AM | Updated September 9, 2024 at 6:32PM

I love walking past Som Records on 14th Street. They rotate the greatest album covers.

Mural of the Week

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 11, 2008 at 12:44AM | Updated September 9, 2024 at 6:31PM

Here’s the mural that folks were talking about yesterday (from the garden of the day post).

New Play Surface to Be Installed at Girard Street Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 11, 2008 at 12:36AM | Updated September 9, 2024 at 6:30PM

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a pretty weak park.

So I was super happy to receive this press release:

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will begin installation of a new play surface in the center area of the Girard Street Park, located next to the Columbia Heights Community Center, 1480 Girard St, NW, on Monday, September 15, 2008.

DPR has worked with the local community during the planning process, and based upon this input, DPR will replace the existing natural grass play surface with a new multi-colored poured-in-place rubber play surface in the central open space of this park. The new rubber playing surface will better withstand the high use of this playground.

During the project, all work areas will be closed to the public, including the playground and seating areas. The basketball court and access to the nearby community garden will remain open, with access to both from Girard Street, NW.