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From the Events Calendar – Film Premier and Reception: New Documentary “Fate of A Salesman”

By Prince Of Petworth

Film Premier and Reception: New Documentary “Fate of A Salesman”:

“Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE
October 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free

Free Screening of FATE OF A SALESMAN at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 10/10 at 7 PM. Followed by Q&A with directors and reception.

Men’s Fashion Center on H Street NE DC survived the riots in the ‘60s, but not a changing neighborhood and new economy. Watch the dramatic last year at this six decade old DC institution unfold in FATE OF A SALESMAN premiering October 10, 2013 at 7pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. The screening will open with a gospel performance by longtime customers The Southern Gospel Singers and will close with a moderated Q&A with the film’s directors and subjects. Tickets are free to the public and can be reserved at www.whut.org/salesman. The film will also have its broadcast premiere on WHUT on October 17th, 2013 at 8pm. To learn more about the film and to watch a trailer, visit www.fateofasalesman.com.”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.

Pho Bar & Grill Closed For Renovation and Training or For Good?

By Prince Of Petworth

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1360 H Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

It appears that the Pho Bar and Grill on H Street, NE (1360 H Street) is closed. Sign says for renovation and training, but I think it’s been dark for at least a week now. We’ll see if they return. Not the best food but adequate. Hopefully it will return much better! H Street needs some good Pho!”

I feel like that sign has been up for at least a couple of months! We judged them back in Dec. 2012 (they opened in Oct. 2011.) Their facebook page hasn’t been updated since July and a call to the restaurant goes to a full mailbox. Updates when they become available.

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Foundry Home Furnishings Moving from U Street to H Street – Adding Vintage Clothing Shop, Foundry Threads – 50% Off U Street Inventory until Nov. 15

By Prince Of Petworth

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Inventory at Foundry’s current 1522 U Street, NW Location via FoundrybyFreeman

From a press release:

“Foundry is moving to new and bigger digs in DC’S Atlas District. Designer Yvette Freeman, owner of the reputable vintage and antique furniture boutique on U Street, announced today relocation plans to a larger retail space located in the H Street corridor at 819 11th Street, NE. The new 4,000-square-foot Foundry will be located in a historic carriage house situated on two levels that quadruples its current showroom space and positioned in Atlas Court Alley – the historical alleyway recently designated by the District of Columbia City Council runs between H and I Streets, NE.

The new Foundry showroom will introduce a new 2,000-square-foot design center for personalized consultations and guidance on custom-made pieces. Customers will also have the opportunity to view artworks and upholstered pieces currently in production in the first level workspace area. Foundry’s new store is slated to open on November 15. (more…)

From Apollo Theatre to H St. Storage/Murry’s Grocery Store to $120,000,000 Apollo Mixed-Use Development

By Prince Of Petworth

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Crandall’s Apollo at 616 H Street, NE in 1920s via Library of Congress

Well this is awesome. In today’s ‘next up in new murals’ we looked at an Acorn on 6th and H St, NE. Thanks to a commenter for sharing some awesome info. The Apollo Theatre was located at the site of H Street Storage near Murry’s grocery store:

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Murry’s in 2013 looking east on H Street

From Insight Property Group:

“Insight plans to re-develop the site into a high-end mixed-use community that would include approximately 321 residential units and 23,000 square feet of retail space. Total Project Cost: $120,000,000”

Ed. Note: You can see their Phase II plans (across the street) here.

And here’s what the acorn is set to grow into:

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Rendering via Insight Property Group

H Street Festival Crowd Estimated at 100,000 this Year

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

From a press release:

“On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, an estimated crowd of 100,000 people attended the 2013 H Street Festival, making it the most highly attended and successful year in the event’s history.

Organized by H Street Main Street, the festival showcased over 50 artists and 80 performances on 10 stages accompanied by an array of local, regional and international cuisine, shopping, arts exhibits, educational events, seminars and conversations with local entrepreneurs, artists and community organizations spanning 10 blocks of H Street NE.

The annual event is one of the most popular festivals in the Washington, DC area. This year’s celebration attracted tens of thousands of foodies, art aficionados, wine and beer connoisseurs and music lovers to one of the city’s fastest-growing and most exciting areas.”

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