H Street NE

Hip-Hop Meets the Music of India this Sat. and Sun. at the Atlas on H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“Hip-Hop Meets the Music of India (Washington Sound Museum)

Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002
tickets here

On January 24th & 25th 2015, Grammy nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist, Christylez Bacon and 2013-2014 Strathmore Artist in Residence and Hindustani Classical violinist, Nistha Raj will kick off Washington Sound Museum’s 2015 season, exploring the spaces between Indian Classical music, Hip-Hop, and Go-Go for Washington Sound Museum’s 22nd installment. In addition to creating a cross-cultural music mash-up, the event offers a curated tea reception and mini-lessons on the styles of Indian classical dance and Go-Go’s “Beat Ya Feet” dance, giving the audience a chance to get into the action. This combination of music, art and culture will culminate in a live performance that has been four years in the making.

*ASL interpreter available for the Sunday matinee

CONCERT DATES
Saturday, Jan 24th 8PM • Sunday, Jan 25th 3PM

ITINERARY
Join Christylez Bacon and Nistha Raj for tea and dance before the show!

Tea Reception
January 24 at 7:00 pm & January 25 at 2:00 pm
Featuring tea related to Indian culture in the Kogod Lobby!

Dance Workshop
January 24 at 7:30 pm & January 25 at 2:30 pm
Use your “tea-infused” energy to learn a couple of steps in the dance traditions of both Hip Hop and Indian cultures.

PERSONNEL
*Musicians*
Violin I – Rachel McAleer
Violin II – Chelle Fulk
Viola – Dawn Michelle Johnson
Cello – Katie Chambers
Alto Sax/Flute – Brian Falkowski
Tenor Sax/Flute – Brad Linde
Piano – Hope Udobi
Bass – Funky Chuck
Turntables – DJ 2-Tone Jones
Tabla – Jomy George

*Dancers*
Indian Dance – Rhythmaya
Beat Ya Feet – Da Originalz

*Tea Reception*
Partap Singh Verma”

Petition to Save the Wylie Street Garden by H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader sends from Change.org:

“Cities need gardens! The community of ANC6a in Northeast Washington DC is growing with development and an exciting place to live. The Wylie Street Garden has created community among the longtime and new residents over 10 years. Two of three lots are privately owned and one is owned by H Street Community Development Corporation HSCDC. The community of this neighborhood, HSCDC and property owners recognize the how public gardens bring value to our lives. Time spent engaged in a green space after creates appreciation, communication, reflection and conversation. We intend to save and update the only remaining green space along the H Street corridor as the heart of H Street that represents our historical path of perseverance. Signing this petition will make a difference in every day of our city living in a great neighborhood.”

Sticky Fingers 2nd Location on H Street, NE applies for Liquor License

By Prince Of Petworth

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406 H Street, NE

Back in June we learned that Sticky Fingers would be opening a 2nd location on H Street, NE. They’ve just applied for a liquor license that says:

“Restaurant serving baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, desserts, birthday cakes, cupcakes, pies and cookies. Seating for 48 patrons and total occupancy load of 120.”

Their current Columbia Heights location is at 1370 Park Rd, NW across the street from Giant. The Columbia Heights spot added booze to their menu back in late 2013. Looks like the H Street location still needs some serious renovations so stay tuned for an exact opening date.

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DDOT’s Acting Director Leif Dormsjo: “ensure that Streetcar meets – and exceeds – all safety specifications before setting an official date to begin passenger service”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DDOT:

“Below is a statement on the status of the DC Streetcar from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT)’s Acting Director Leif Dormsjo:

“Passenger safety is the number one priority for public transportation in the District of Columbia. Further, given the need to achieve safety certification, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will not set arbitrary deadlines for the independent State Safety Office (SSO) to complete their regulatory compliance review. The Bowser Administration will work to launch the H Street line of DC Streetcar as part of our effort to expand the District’s transportation infrastructure and will put this long-delayed line on track. DDOT will continue to work with the independent SSO to ensure that Streetcar meets – and exceeds – all safety specifications before setting an official date to begin passenger service.”

The Irony of 5th and H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

The irony of the economic development building being razed for Economic development…”

Ed. Note: Ha! Someone remind me what’s going in here?

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Vigilante Coffee popping up at Impala on H Street until Maketto Opens, Starting Jan. 16th

By Prince Of Petworth

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1358 H Street, NE via Impala Cantina

From an email:

“Vigilante Coffee launching a new, exciting pop-up cafe inside of Impala Cantina Y Taqueria on H Street NE!

The pop-up will run from 7:30a – 1:00p Friday-Sunday starting January 16, 2015. This pop-up is a partnership and collaboration between Vigilante Coffee and Impala, as they will be making special donuts that we’ll serve alongside our coffee. The pop-up will feature a special walk-up sidewalk ordering window as well as a heated patio space to enjoy your coffee or latte. We are planning for now to stay there until Maketto opens and we’ll transition over to that space.

We’re really excited to be partnering with another awesome local business as well as being able to serve our coffee directly to our own neighborhood, just blocks away from where we started our company.”

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