Festival

Florida Avenue Grill Anniversary Party Sat. – Free Food!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I jogged by Florida Avenue Grill today and noticed a sign on the window advertising a party tomorrow. It seems it’s the restaurant’s
65th anniversary so they are having a block party celebration tomorrow from 10-4. Do you know anything about this?”

Yup, just spoke to the folks from Florida Avenue Grill and indeed they’re having a block party on 11th Street, NW south of Florida Ave starting at 10am. There will be free food and good times. The party goes until 4pm. Thanks for the heads up!

Ojo Latino – Fiesta DC

By Prince Of Petworth

Ojo Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. This week features the Fiesta DC Festival that took place on Saturday. Stay tuned for reader photos at 2pm. Néstor says, “Images are around, the secret is to catch them at the right moment and with the right light…”

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Fiesta DC in Mt. P Filled With Good Times and Tons of People

By Prince Of Petworth

I can’t believe this is the first Fiesta DC I’ve attended. It was a blast. There was tons of good food, music, parades and most importantly good vibes. My only problem was that it was perhaps a bit too crowded. As I’m only 5’6″ on a good day I had a tough time seeing the parade. Besides the parade and great food, I’d say my highlight was winning a Goya baseball cap. What’d you guys think? Good times? What was your favorite part?

Stay tuned for an Ojo Latino also featuring the Fiesta.

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Despite the Rain, National Book Festival A Good Time

By Prince Of Petworth

This past Saturday lovers of books united on the Mall for the National Book Festival. The rain could not dampen the good times. There were tons of authors and even more fans flooding the Mall. One of the coolest sights, for me, was seeing so many kids there. Did anyone check it out? If so, who was your favorite author you heard speak?

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Adams Morgan Day Festival – More Good Times

By Prince Of Petworth

I know some folks don’t like this festival but I thought it was pretty great. The music was awesome. There was great food. There was the guy from the Arlington Rap video, I’m 99% sure that was him though I heard him singing “Rapper’s Delight”. And even dancing. For those that went did you have a good time? (I’ll post reader/PoPville Flickr pool photos tomorrow) More photos after the jump. (more…)

Adams Morgan Day Festival This Sunday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Last year was a great time. I definitely think it is worth checking out.

The Adams Morgan Day Festival Web site says:

“The Adams Morgan Day 18th Street Festival is characterized by two large signature music stages and other innovative & dynamic cultural, music, arts and dance activities. The famous Columbia and Florida Stages (located strategically on 18th Street at Columbia Rd and at Florida Ave.) feature live music acts from all genres from Central and South America, Latin rock, salsa, jazz, to soul, funk and American rock.

Adams Morgan Day showcases the local business area
as an ethnic, eclectic retail, entertainment and restaurant locale.

•Arts on Belmont has long been a popular draw with its high quality of original artisans and range of media exhibited: glassware and metalwork, paintings, jewelry, sculpture & photography. Nestled on shade tree lined street of historic town homes, Arts on Belmont is a beautiful venue with articles in all price ranges.

•New in 2009 is the Green Pavilon with purveyors of all things green located together under one large tent! The Green Pavilon is near the Kids Area on the Marie Reed School field. Another new feature also originated by Adams Morgan Main Street in 2005, is the dynamic Dance Plaza (located on the grounds of the Marie Reed School) with interactive dance workshops that encourage audience participation, and cover the range and styles of many cultures.

•The Cultural Stage (located at Unity Park-Columbia Rd and Euclid St.NW) also boasts a variety of acts, including poetry, theater, dance and music, even the Sitar Arts Center of Adams Morgan. Jazz Oasis in the Park was new in 2007. For residents with children who may want a quieter, more contained area, Kalorama Park is the place to sit on a bench, spread a blanket, listen to quality jazz

•The new festival layout originated by AdamsMorgan Main Street in 2004 highlights the neighborhood scale architecture and leaves all the business storefront façades visible to festival.”

A Reader Provides Some Info About Fiesta DC in Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

It seems the issue will be addressed at ANC 1 meeting Tuesday. Do you think the festival should be on Mt. Pleasant Street, 14th St. or elsewhere?

The reader writes:

“Fiesta DC wanted to move the festival to 14th Street. The fire department would not let them block off the street and so now they’re in a bind and want to return to Mt. Pleasant. The reaction seems generally negative, but it’s hard to tell if that’s just who is speaking up about it all. The concerns are:

— Road closures. Apparently in years past the festival blocked off a lot of streets, including Irving, which caused a huge cluster for the residents. There was also little notice about what roads were going to be closed, which added to the frustration.

— Safety. Apparently security has been an issue in the past.

— Clean up. Last year there wasn’t good clean up and the Mt. Pleasant residents/businesses were left to deal with this.

— Size. From the forums on this, it seems like a lot of people are concerned with how large the festival has gotten and the fact that it’s a city-wide Latino festival. There’s no Mt. Pleasant draw/relationship to it and no benefit to the neighborhood. Several people on the boards are suggesting the festival move to some place like RFK as there is no Mt. Pleasant tie and that the neighborhood put together their own festival.

— There seems to be some issue about money in all of this. They are a registered 501(c)3 charity, but at a meeting yesterday someone said they were a for-profit venture. That is causing some dustup and there’s concern about transparency.

The whole thing will be resolved on Tuesday at an early ANC 1 meeting.”

Weather Gods Cooperate – Columbia Heights Day a Great Success

By Prince Of Petworth

Well, I thought for sure it was going to rain like crazy on Columbia Heights Day. Thankfully, someone worked some mojo and while it was a bit cloudy in the morning the afternoon turned into a beautiful day. Like last year the photos really give the best description. Though like last year my favorite part was the cupcake eating contest. But beyond the cupcakes the best part is really just seeing folks from all over the neighborhood listen to music and have a good time.

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

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