Festival

No Festivus Celebration in Adams Morgan This Year

By Prince Of Petworth


1st Festivus Celebration in Adams Morgan Plaza, Dec. ’08

In Dec. ’08 the Adams Morgan BID launched a successful Festivus celebration in the Adams Morgan Plaza. Readers have recently wrote in asking when the celebration would take place this year? In true Seinfeldian fashion, they’ve decided to go out on top – Festivus is no more in Adams Morgan. After the 3 years of a successful celebration they decided to end the observation before it got stale and routine.

For true Festivus fanatics – keep your eyes peeled in Shaw. Last year I found an actual Festivus pole.

And of course, while we can’t demonstrate feats of strength here, feel free to air your grievances in the comments. Happy Festivus to all!

The Petworth Christmas House

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve been getting tons of emails about this festive at house at New Hampshire and Upshur St, NW.

Where’s your favorite decorated house for Christmas?

National Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of LL Bean’s Christmas Tree by PoPville flickr user Faucetini

I wonder if it’ll be as good as LL Bean’s… Anyone going?

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has provided the following information regarding street closures and parking restrictions for the 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 1, 2011. The ceremony for the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree is scheduled to take place from 4:15 pm to 7:00 pm on the Ellipse near the White House.

Road Closures:

Beginning at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011, and in effect until the completion of the ceremonies, there will be no traffic allowed northbound or southbound on 15th Street, NW, between E Street/ Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue, NW.

· Beginning at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011, and in effect until the completion of the ceremonies there will also be no traffic allowed northbound or southbound on 17th Street, NW, between Constitution Avenue and New York Avenue, NW.

These street closings and related parking restrictions are subject to change without notice based upon prevailing conditions.

Traffic delays may occur during this event and motorists should consider alternative routes to avoid the area if possible. The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation (DDOT) encourage motorists to expect increased pedestrian traffic around this event and to exercise caution.”

Happy Thanksgiving

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

Wishing PoPville good eats, good times and safe travels on this Thanksgiving holiday.

If anyone gets some good Thanksgiving photos please upload them to the PoPville flickr pool.

I’m grateful to be surrounded by and introduced to so much beauty nearly every single day.


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

The 5pm Post – Upshur Street arts fair

By Prince Of Petworth

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 community

Facebook event page here.”

Dear PoPville – Halloween Festivities?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of ‘Pumpkin dispensing mulled cider spiked with Johnny Walker.’ by PoPville flickr user theraspberryexpress

“Dear PoPville,

This may be a little late but I was wondering if you were planning or would put up a post about Halloween going’s on tonight. I was curious if there were any fun gatherings around town tonight for halloween and didn’t know if other readers had the same question.”

For the kids we have the 11th Street Halloween Extravaganza. But for those that are going out – what do you have planned? Any good bar specials/parties?

PoPville Photographs Last Night’s High Heels Race

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Takka-San

For those that went to the annual High Heels Race (17th St, NW in Dupont) how was it this year? One reader shares their experience:

“I loved attending last night’s drag heel race near Dupont until about 20 minutes after the race when the police decided that the street needed to be cleared, and did such with a lot of force and rudeness, using motorcycles with loud sirens to push people onto the sidewalks so that we literally could not leave, causing more of a crowd problem than they had before. It seems doubtful to me that many cars would be inconvenienced by another half hour of road closure at 10 PM on a Tuesday, and I’m wondering if anyone else felt these actions were unnecessary, unproductive, and possibly disrespectful. I was shocked that they felt this was the best way to handle the situation. Am I naive to think that common sense and patience should be the norm, especially at an event about tolerance and celebrating all walks of life?”


Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw


Photo by PoPville flickr user Takka-San


Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw

Howard Homecoming this Weekend, Sean Diddy Combs will host the official Howard University Stepshow Afterparty

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Howard University Homecoming major events that can impact parking and traffic are occurring this Friday October 21, 2011, and on Saturday October 22, 2011. Listed below are the authorized “street closures/no parking” areas during this event (open for emergency vehicles):

Yard Fest will take place on Friday, October 21, 2011 on the Main Yard of the campus

Street Closures:

Howard Place between Georgia Ave & 6th Street –DPS Officer Assigned
6th Street between Howard Place & Girard Street – DPS Officer Assigned
Girard Street between Georgia Ave & 6th Street – DPS Officer Assigned

*** Large crowds attending/leaving Yard-Fest may congregate between the intersection of Georgia Avenue & Bryant Street, and the 2600 Block of Georgia Avenue.

Homecoming will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2011. This event will consist of the Homecoming Parade, which begins at 10:00am, and the Football Game which begins at 1:00pm.

4th Street between W Street & Harvard Street – 4th Street controlled by MPD
College Street between 4th & 6th Street – DPS Officer Assigned
4th & Howard Place – DPS Officer Assigned
5th & Harvard Street – DPS Officer Assigned with MPD to identify University personnel
Georgia Ave & Harvard controlled by MPD (DPS Officer assigned to identify university personnel)
6th Street NW between Girard Street & W Street – DPS Officer Assigned.
Bryant Street NW between Georgia Ave and 2nd Street (MPD controls access)
Howard Place NW between Georgia Ave & 6th Street – (DPS Officer Assigned)
Fairmont Street between Georgia Ave & 6th Street (DPS Officers Assigned) (Parade exits campus)
Girard Street NW between Georgia Ave & 6th Street- DPS Officer Assigned.
2668 – 2699 5th Street NW-Closed by MPD during the parade.

For a complete listing of all events on and off campus please visit the Homecoming 2011 website at:
http://www.bisonhomecoming.com/2011″


Photo via flickr user Sade Council Taylor Strategy

From a press release:

“On Saturday, October 22 American rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will host the official Howard University Stepshow Afterparty during Howard Homecoming weekend at Love Nightclub.

WHAT:
• October 22, Saturday – Sean “Diddy” Combs Hosts Howard University Stepshow Afterparty
o Combs, a Howard University alumnus, will host the official after party at Love Nightclub sponsored by Ciroc Vodka.
o Notable guest in attendance will be AJ Calloway, former “106 and Park” host, and “Extra” Correspondent.

WHERE:
• Love Nightclub
1350 Okie St. NE

To purchase tickets, visit: www.lovetheclub.com “

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