Thanks to Jeff for sending this great capture from Grant Circle in Petworth.
Ed. Note: From time to time chandeliers appear randomly floating around town.
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Photo by Michael Wray
Thanks to Michael for sharing this beautiful shot yesterday: “Currently at the triangle park of Sherman, New Hampshire, Park Road NW.”
Ed. Note: From time to time chandeliers appear randomly floating around town.
Thanks to chalk_about for sharing his latest this morning.
We admired some earlier works by Chalk About in Mount Pleasant here.
From in front of the “secret” little park at 36th and Yuma Street, NW in Embassyville.
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“Katharina Fritsch’s Hahn/Cock Given to National Gallery of Art by Glenstone Museum as a Symbol of Hope and Renewal”
From an email:
“Katharina Fritsch’ Hahn/Cock (2013) has been given on the National Gallery’s 80th anniversary by the Glenstone Museum to the National Gallery as a symbol of hope and renewal on the horizon. While our East/West Buildings remain closed, beginning tonight the sculpture will be illuminated at night so Washingtonians can see it from afar until they can be reunited for that ‘gram again.”
Full press release: (more…)
Thanks to Paul for sharing photos from the newly opened Bombay Street Food 3. More photos: (more…)
“will be up March 8 through Memorial Day Weekend.” Photo courtesy of Southwest BID
From a press release:
“Today, The Wharf, Washington, DC’s world-class waterfront neighborhood, in partnership with the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) and the Italian-inspired culinary collective Officina, unveiled a large-scale, outdoor crochet art installation of US Vice President Kamala Harris in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Photo courtesy of Southwest BID
The piece is the work of the LA-based, international “yarn bomber” and street artist London Kaye. Kaye has been commissioned for a myriad of art installations including murals in Times Square, a school bus wrap for The Gap and a takeover of Kelly Clarkson’s television show studio. This latest work featuring Vice President Harris is titled “I’m Speaking” and is her largest installation to date, spanning 40-feet in width and 20-feet in height. (more…)
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1345 Connecticut Ave, NW
In late December Barredindc reported that “The Big Hunt Has Terminated Its Lease. Building for Sale/Rent”. I’ve been waiting for official word to come out but after spotting this dreaded sticker, I can be in denial no more:
For those not familiar:
“The Big Hunt is a one-of-a-kind dive bar and comedy venue in a sea of trendy clubs in the Dupont Circle area of Washington DC.
Open since 1992, The Big Hunt is one of DC’s oldest beer bars and has been serving quality craft beers on draft since long before the craft movement became mainstream”
The Big Hunt’s website is no longer live, their phone number has been disconnected and their last Facebook post is a tribute to their founder Joe Englert (RIP) and the page lists that they have “Permanently Closed”.
There’s much that can be said about The Big Hunt. It had it’s ups and downs like all spots do that have been open for so many years. At the end of the day all I can say is that I spent many many hours here, had many many good times here and met many many great people here. This Big Hunt was a great bar. (more…)
Thanks to Martha Wilson for the reminder: “6:30 Big crowd this morning! This D.C. art installation will be gone tonight (Saturday), so if you’re a fan of @VP @KamalaHarris, swing by the Reflecting Pool (installation depicts “glass ceiling breakage”).” (more…)
Katie asks us yesterday: “Where are some favorite places to buy art by local artists here in DC? Bonus if they have prints/smaller pieces for someone who’s on a budget or just starting to look at purchasing art”
Some early responses (please add yours): (more…)