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Photo by Noah Devereaux

Photojournalist Noah Devereaux actually contacted me. He was looking for renovations in progress to take pictures of. When he explained that he’s doing a photo project currently titled, “Gentrification”, I turned the tables on him and asked him to meet me so I could share about it here at PoP. So, over a weekday lunch in an otherwise empty Domku, I found out a little more about DC through the eyes of Noah Devereaux.

Whereas everybody has something to say when the topic of “gentrification” comes up, Noah’s observation is refreshing. Ed. Note perfect example from yesterday. It’s not an argument or a point of view, but a reflection of a moment in time for each viewer to experience subjectively. There is both a sense of narrative, as well as a documentary quality to the series.  Continues after the jump. (more…)

Back in the summer I saw a similar one on 18th Street. It’s surely the same artist. (I was tipped off by the fact that they both say STER.) I just noticed that a commenter had seen this one back when I first posted. This one is from 14th Street just south of U. It’s a bit high up on the pole so you might not notice it unless you’re looking up. Of course I’m pretty short so it’s all relative I guess…

I literally laughed out loud when I saw this one. It’s awesome, right?

From an email:

Dirty Hands Potters

presents

2008 HOLIDAY POTTERY SHOW AND SALE

3928 Illinois Avenue NW

A private home near the intersection of 4th and Shepherd streets NW
(5 blocks NE of Georgia Ave/ Petworth metro)
Saturday and Sunday
6 and 7 December
11 am to 4 pm

including functional handmade stoneware works by

* Mark Brown
* Sara Goldhawk
* Theodora Villagra
* Lisa Swanson

Refreshments available while browsing. For information, please call Lisa at 202 368 7427

And another after the jump. (more…)

This exhibit is really fantastic. I highly recommend you check it out (and it’s free). I hadn’t even heard of Sid Chafetz before stumbling into this exhibit. As always the pictures do more justice than I can write.

The exhibit goes until Jan. 31. Anyone check it out yet?

The Stanford in Washington Art Gallery
2655 Connecticut Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20008
Metro: Red Line to Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan.
Hours: 9:00 – 7:00 Monday through Friday, 12:00-6:00 Saturday and Sunday

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Source Theater is located at 1835 14th Street NW. From an email:

On November 22–23, 2008, Cultural Development Corporation is hosting a community opening weekend to celebrate the newly renovated Source. The celebration will spread over both days, with parties, performances, classes and workshops.

Saturday, November 22: Red Light Source
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the marvelously new Source in style with DJ Neville C + midnight cabaret, including performances from Washington Improv Theater and Special Agent Galactica.

10 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Cash Bar | Ages 21 and Up | $20 in advance (purchase online) | $25 at the door

Sunday, November 23: Community Open House
Drop by our day-long open house to catch (free!) performances, workshops, and classes that offer a chance to step behind the curtain of the performing arts. Catch a class on slam poetry, learn traditional Latin dance, sign your kids up for Adventure Theatre’s exciting lightsaber workshop and watch the best of the 2008 Source Festival in the afternoon.

More details at sourcedc.org/activate.

 

I am writing to inform you of a photography exhibition that my organization has put together featuring the works of Andrew Zimmermann, a local up-and-coming photographer. This event is taking place Friday, Nov. 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at 1455 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington DC, 20004, right next to the historic Willard Hotel.  Below I have written the details of the show as well as some information about the artist. I have also attached a couple samples of Andrew’s work and a picture of him using his large format view camera. You can see some more pictures on his website at www.andrewzphotographs.com (click on the pictures to navigate). You should also visit Amico Artists’ website at www.amicoartists.com. The event is also listed on facebook under “Andrew Zimmermann Photo Show”. Amico Artists is a project of Campaign Digital, Inc., a new 501(c)(3) organization.

Andrew Zimmermann: Photographs
A Photographic Exhibition
November 21, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30
1455 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004
Nearest Metro Stops: Metro Center and McPherson Square

About the artist – after the jump. (more…)