Thanks to all the readers who send word about the construction area outside the Z Burger at 14th and Park Rd, NW. I’ve emailed the owner to see how long they anticipate construction to last but haven’t heard back yet. Unless we have a warm winter I guess an exact opening date isn’t essential…
The DSW finally opens in DC USA (on Irving St, NW just west of 14th Street) in Columbia Heights. I’m told there will be a
“ribbon cutting at 9:30 AM on Thursday Oct 11,2012 followed by store opening at 10 AM.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
From Columbia Heights Day:
More than 12,000 people are expected for this community festival featuring live music, food trucks and more than 60 local businesses and nonprofits. There is also a KidsZone activity area for families with a petting zoo, games, arts and crafts and special performances.
WHAT: 6th Annual Columbia Heights Day
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 am to 6 pm
WHERE: Tubman Elementary Field, 11th & Kenyon St. NWMain Stage:
10 am – QuietMind Yoga workshop
11:30 am – Tara Trinity
12:15 pm – Organized Disruption
1:15 pm – Dyverse City
2 pm – Cupcake eating contest.
3 pm – The Chariots
4 pm – Black MasalaKidsZone Stage:
1 pm – Young Women’s Drumming Empowerment Project
1:30 pm – DanceEthos Modern Dance Company
2 pm – BloomBars presents, Ella
2:30 pm – DancePlace presents, Youth Step Group
3 pm – School of Rock
11th and Park Rd, NW
From Meridian Pint:
I would like to welcome you all to Oktoberfest in Columbia Heights. As we approach the end of the 16 day celebration known around the world as Oktoberfest, Meridian Pint will be celebrating with our first annual Oktoberfest Neighborhood Festival. Traditionally ending on the first weekend of October, we have chosen October 6th to host this block party style event in conjunction with this years Columbia Heights Day Festival.
Included in this celebration will be The Edelweiss Band, a dog show, a moon bounce, face painters, several local farming vendors as well as a charity dunk tank. The charity dunk tank proceeds go to benefit the Harriet Tubman Elementary School and will provide an opportunity to dunk some of your favorite local business owners and managers. Additionally, Meridian Pint will host a large adults only outdoor beer garden featuring 6 German Oktoberfest beers while indoors we’ll have nearly 24 American Oktoberfest beers all paired with authentic bratwursts from our outdoor grill.
Enjoy a wonderful day of festivities up and down 11th Street while celebrating the tradition of Oktoberfest. 11th Street will be closed from Park Street to Monroe Street for this family friendly festival so be sure to come hungry and thirsty.
Event Date: Saturday, October 6
Event time: Noon to 6pm
Meridian Pint hours: Noon to 3am
3226 11th St, NW
We’ve noted the tremendous changes on 11th St, NW in Columbia Heights. Nearly all the changes have been incredible improvements to the neighborhood. Throughout these changes there has always been one constant – El Rinconcito Deportivo. This is the first change that brings me no joy to share.
El Rinconcito Deportivo has been located at 3226 11th St, NW (between Wonderland, Bloombars and Room 11) for sixteen years. It is run by one of the nicest and most hardworking people you will ever meet – Maria Nunez. I spoke with Maria yesterday and learned that the building is selling and the restaurant will be closing one day in November. It is possible that the new owners will decide to rent her the space but that is not likely. So for fans of the Deportivo – make sure to show Maria some love over the next few weeks.
3415 11th Street, NW
It was back in Feb. 2011 that we first heard about a new venture from the Tryst/Diner/Open City folks coming to the broken down building at 11th and Monroe St, NW. It was well worth the wait.
Here are the opening hours:
Though The Coupe is a 24-hour community gathering place, we will operate on a limited schedule for soft opening (see below).
Thursday, October 4th 5pm-2am
Friday, October 5th 7am-3am
Saturday, October 6th 7am-3am
Sunday, October 7th 8am-2am
Monday, October 8th 8am-11pmStarting Tuesday, October 9th at 5 p.m. The Coupe, on the corner of 11th and Monroe in Columbia Heights, will have its lights on 24/7.
I went to a preview party last night and thought the place looked phenomenal. Great addition to a great street. Here’s some photos I took earlier in the day:
More photos after the jump. (more…)
Dear PoPville,
A quick question — I wonder if anyone has a clue as to why 11th Street NW at Monroe has been closed for the past two months or so? Only the last 100 feet or so leading up to the intersection; there’s no visible work going on, either. Very odd.
It’s closed due to the house that started crumbling on July 31st.
This rental is located at 1338 Perry Place, NW:
The listing says:
“Gorgeous, recently restored, end-unit townhouse in the heart of Columbia Heights just steps to DC USA, two Metro stops, shopping and restaurants. Top of the line appliances and fixtures throughout. Three bedrooms, two full baths, two-zone heating and cooling. Huge fenced side yard perfect for gardening.
Available immediately. One year lease required, two-year preferred. $3500/month plus utilities. One month security deposit and $25 application fee per person. No smoking, no pets.”
This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $3,500/Mo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
From Grey DC:
Rain or Shine,
And it’s the last one ever!
Info:
Emergence Community Art Collective 733 Euclid St NW
October 7th 2012 12pm to 4pm
$5 at the door. Get a discount if you pay online, still $2.37!
We are also able to offer a discount at the door for SNAP and WIC users.
You can see a list of the vendors here.
Dear PoPville,
I am writing to report an accident that happened this morning just before 8 am on 14th Street NW at Fairmont, going southbound. It looked like it involved a cab and a bicyclist. First responders were on the scene when I walked by at 8 and the bicyclist was being back-boarded and loaded into the ambulance.
This is tragic and notable in part because on Thursday, Sept. 30 around 7pm there was another accident with a cab and pedestrian. One observer at this morning’s accident mentioned that the pedestrian in Thursday’s accident was killed. I have not seen anything written about either accident.
@DCPoliceDept tweeted:
“Accident: Cyclist struck 14th & Fairmont St, NW. male Conscious and breathing. S/B 14th St closed @ Girard St use 13th St NW as alt route.”
and the Washington Post’s Tim Craig tweeted:
“accident at 14th and Fairmont NW Involving a Taxi, cyclist and apparently a dog. Dog Doa.. Cyclist being transported. Street closed.”
Ed. Note: 14th Street has since reopened.
For those wondering about the commotion at 14th and Irving St, NW around 9:15 Sat. morning. Thanks to a reader for sending.
