Found this in an alley off H St, NE:
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From an email:
“We are now excited to throw a launch party to celebrate the installation of the first two windows. The party is this Sunday (November 13th) from 3-6 p.m. at the Pleasant Plains Workshop. At 4 p.m., the assembled will take a stroll to view the windows and hear from the two artists.”
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve seen this weird image several places around town. There’s a big one on a building near primal fitness on NY Ave NW… Anyone know anything about it, or more importantly, what it’s supposed to be?”
It almost looks like a stikman to me. Anyone else see this style around town? It def. looks like some sorta skeleton to me.
Nov. ’11
I suppose some part of me always knew this day was coming. First the removal of the Anna Maria sign and now this. A tough couple of months… Alas, it is not all horrible news. The gentleman painting the building said the iconic mural has been saved. It’s not clear to me if it will be displayed again in the future. More info when it becomes available.
Back in June ’09 we learned that a spot called Kindred Bar and Lounge has leased the space at 1357 U St, NW. It is my understanding that there have been some disputes with the landlord so it’s not clear what’s going on with the timeframe or even if the plans are the same (the kindred website is no longer live.) More info on that front when available too.
March ’11
I admired the wheat paste roosters back in Jan. ’10. Now the alley on P St, NW between 14th and 15th has the mother of all rooster murals:
And this guy:
From an email:
“It’s time once again for the annual Upshur Street arts fair, bringing us to the 6th year of the event that started with Domku and Shaka King, a local menswear designer. This year’s holiday event is sponsored by the Petworth Cooperative Business Association, Domku, & Corehaus, and we expect it will be better and bigger than ever!
Artists and crafters interested in participating this year, visit out Facebook page for details and an application form. The deadline for applications is November 18.
When: December 10, 11a-4p
Where: 800 block of Upshur St, NW
What: handmade crafts, artwork, handcrafted food gifts, live music, beer tasting, general merriment
Why: For the love of local, for the love of the unique, for the love of communityFacebook event page here.”
“Dear PoPville,
The Corcoran College of Art + Design students are hosting an art sale on October 22nd from 11 AM – 3:30 PM in the North Atrium of the Corcoran Gallery at 500 17th St NW. There will be hand-crafted items for sale including jewelry, ceramics, fine art, and photography. All proceeds will go directly to the artists.”
I was happy to see that Arts@1830, formerly the Raven Arts Gallery from artist Regina Miele, had opened at 1830 14th St, NW. This was formerly home to L & N Thrift Store. It is located directly across the street from Bar Pilar (who incidentally is is still expanding into the former Raven Arts space.
For those that remember what the L & N Thrift store looked like – you will be blown away by the transformation. Def. worth checking out.
Thanks to all who sent word about this great addition to Sunderland Place NW.
This in the alley on the side of Ben’s Next Door on U Street between 12th and 13th St, NW. I think it came out great.
