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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 “

The 5pm Post – Columbia Heights Fall Festival this Sat.

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Columbia Heights Fall Festival
Saturday, October 1
11am – 3pm
Girard Street Park
1480 Girard St NW

Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun day of FREE food, face painting, moon bounce, candied apples, snow cones, popcorn, live music, games, and more!

In the event of rain, the Festival will be held inside at the Community Center beside the park.
For more information visit www.columbiaheightsfallfestival.org”

Crafty Bastards is this Saturday in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

From a press release:

“On Saturday, Oct. 1, D.C.’s favorite indie craft fair extravaganza returns to the Marie Reed Learning Center in Adams Morgan for an eighth year of awesome fun, with expanded festival grounds and more vendors than ever before. Shoppers will be treated to one of the largest indie craft shopping experiences on the East Coast, which includes more than 170 craft vendors, a food court powered by local restaurants, the brand new Crafty Farm, and lots more to see and do at this all-day arts event.

EVENT: 8th Annual Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair
WHEN: THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 1, 2011 ,10am – 5pm
WHERE: Marie Reed Learning Center (18th Street at Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.)
WHAT: 200+ booths, free admission, outdoors, rain or shine
CHECK OUT: washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards”

My favorite part is always the break dancing:


Photo by PoPville flickr user Crosb

The 5pm Post – Turkish Festival Sun. Oct. 2nd

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

Every year, the festival draws tens of thousands of Washingtonians to the streets to enjoy delicious Turkish food and traditional Turkish coffee, to browse and shop at the Turkish Bazaar, and to watch mesmerizing stage performances. This year, once again festival goers will have the opportunity to journey from D.C. to Turkey through experiencing Turkey’s rich cultural history, its culinary delights, and a variety of live Turkish music and engaging folk dance performances. The festival will also reach beyond Turkey’s borders featuring the rich cultural presence of the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Washington DC and the capital of Turkey to become sister cities

This year, we are also pleased to announce the introduction of Washington D.C. and Ankara Turkey as sister-cities. A short ceremony honoring the cities with the participation of both mayors will take place during the festival.

Festival highlights include:

Turkish cuisine from local Washington D.C. Turkish restaurants: Kabobs, vegetarian dishes, pastries and desserts will be available for purchase. Turkish coffee will be offered at the ever-popular Turkish coffee house, and fortune-tellers will read fortunes from coffee grinds.

The“Kid’s Tent” will present Turkish culture with hands-on activities, offering children and their parents the opportunity to create unforgettable memories.

“The Culture and Tourism Tent” will host exhibitions as well as demonstrations of Turkish arts such as calligraphy, paper marbling, tile-making, miniature, and carpet weaving. More than 20 arts and crafts vendors will showcase Turkish jewelry, hand- woven textiles and pottery at the Turkish Bazaar.

More info found here.

The Festival is held on Pennsylvania Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets NW, in front of Freedom Plaza and two blocks from the White House.

The 5pm Post – Barracks Row Fall Festival on Sat.

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of BarracksRow.org

From a press release:

“On Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Barracks Row Fall Festival on Capitol Hill will transform two blocks of bustling 8th Street, SE, between E Street, SE, and I Street SE into a magical urban wonderland. Part All-American hometown fair and part only-in-DC happening, for one day each year Barracks Row/8th Street becomes a midway, full of music, food and favorite local traditions. The historic Home of the Commandants and Marine Barracks Washington will both be open for docent-led tours. Trapeze School New York aerialists, back for their second appearance at the festival, will pose on “silks” high above the street.

Also returning will be the Petting Zoo, sponsored by David Sheldon, Esq., where city kids meet farm animals. Starting at 7 a.m. chefs from all branches of the United States military will create culinary masterpieces in a black-box cook-off held in tents pitched near the gates of Marine Barracks Washington. A panel of hidden judges decides at the close of the festival who will be “Top Chef” in the US Military. Ending the day, the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon will perform their unforgettable rifle and marching routines.

Barracks Row is home to over 35 restaurants featuring cuisines from around the world. The ideal way to experience this festival is from a seat in one of the many leafy sidewalk cafes where you can sample the specials of day while watching the scene unfold. With an unprecedented number of 8th Street retailers participating this year, the festival also will be an excellent way to discover of the new generation of businesses on the corridor.”

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