Thanks to a reader for sending this one from 2nd and F St, NE near Union Station.
We’ll definitely revisit when it’s finished.
NoMa (Near Northeast)
550 Penn Street, NE behind Union Market
A week ago we learned that Angelika Pop-Up! Movie Theater was coming to the space behind Union Market next door to the new Dolcezza Gelato Factory. Lots more info now known from a press release:
“DC’s acclaimed Union Market and Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI), have announced that the Angelika Pop-Up, a three screen micro cinema located in the growing Union Market district, will open on June 13, 2014. The Angelika Pop-Up will serve as the DC hub of Angelika’s signature mix of specialty film programming and unique events during the development of the permanent Angelika Film Center expected to open in late 2015 at Union Market.
As announced in late 2013, Reading International signed a lease for an Angelika Film Center in Union Market. This new multi-screen cinema will combine the most cutting edge presentation technology with elements of luxury and comfort in stylish surroundings reflective of the creative spirit existing at the Market, an artisanal, curated year-round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. While this new state-of-the-art Angelika Film Center is scheduled to open at Union Market in late 2015, the Angelika Pop-Up will satisfy a growing demand for unique entertainment to complement the Market’s vast culinary offerings.
“The vibrancy and creativity already existing at Union Market make it a perfect home for the Angelika Pop-Up,” says Ellen Cotter, chief operating officer of the US Cinema division of Reading. “And, we are honored that our state-of-the-art Angelika in development now will be part of the continued re-shaping and transforming of this important area of Washington DC.”
“Our vision for Union Market is to create a place that brings together the innovative and creative community of DC,” says Jodie McLean, President and Chief Investment Officer of EDENS, developer of Union Market. “The caliber of Angelika’s programming and its overall commitment to emerging and established filmmakers from both here and abroad makes them the ideal partner for Union Market and the surrounding DC neighborhood.”
For the Pop-Up, a raw warehouse space was converted into three intimate screening rooms. This will offer an immediate venue for the culturally rich DC community to enjoy not only a range of independent, foreign and specialty films, but also specially tailored film-based events, panels and unique alternative content. By providing opportunities to connect with the films and each other, the Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market aims to support a creative community of local, national and international filmmakers, artists, and film enthusiasts.
In addition to the familiar theater concessions of popcorn and soda, a menu featuring a selection of packaged snack foods and drinks of the gourmet quality Union Market guests are accustomed to will be curated by former Food Network executive Bruce Seidel (Hot Lemon Productions) and former Food Network chef Santos Loo. Among the special items that guests can enjoy before, during or after their film are: Rosemary Truffle Popcorn, Crunchy Kale Chips, Maple Bacon Chuao Chocolate Bars, Intelligentsia Coffee, and a selection of craft bottled beers and wines. While this temporary micro cinema will not offer all the luxurious amenities of the future state-of-the-art cinema, the Angelika Pop-Up will feature pristine new Barco digital projection and digital sound as it offers a sneak-peek of the provocative and intelligent programming the neighborhood deserves. The Pop-Up will operate seven days per week, with showtimes and advanced reserved seating available at www.AngelikaPopUp.com.
Below is a description of some upcoming films scheduled to open at the Pop-Up. (more…)
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West Hall of Union Station in the former America restaurant space
ANC rep @TonyTGoodman tweets the good news last night:
“Shake Shack at Union Station planning to open June 9th. ANC 6C voted to support liquor license tonight.”
550 Penn Street, NE
Well this could be awesome. A recent liquor license posted next door to Dolcezza Gelato and behind Union Market says Angelika Pop-Up!:
“Movie Theater serving snacks with 150 seats. Total occupancy load of 296.”
Hours of operation are listed as Sunday through Thursday 7 am – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 7 am – 3 am.
Not clear if this will be a temporary movie theater or just a place holder for the liquor license placard until the permanent movie theater is built. In November of 2013 we learned that a permanent Angelika Film Center would be opening by Union Market in 2015.
Updates when more info becomes available.
@SawatdeeRuck tweets us the photo above and writes:
“Zebra stripes filling in between flexible bollards on First Street cycle track.”
And props to the guys who’ve been painting the lanes green. I just noticed over the weekend they were doing it by hand:
And thanks to another reader for emailing an update on the M Street Cycle Track:
“The M Street cycle track is nearly ready! Flowers courtesy of Caruso Florist on the 1700 block of M.”
33 New York Ave, NE
From JBG:
“Hyatt Place – Washington DC/US Capitol is a new 200-room all-suites hotel opening in June 2014. Featuring lobby entrances on both New York Avenue NE and N Street NE, the design of the building will create a gateway presence for this portion of NOMA while cultivating a pedestrian-friendly, live-work-play neighborhood. Located two blocks from the NoMA Metro Station and less than a mile from Union Station, the Hyatt Place will feature meeting space, the signature Hyatt Place dining experience, a state‐of‐the‐art fitness facility, and an outdoor pool and terrace overlooking N Street. Many of the guestrooms will have spectacular views of the Capitol, Union Station and several of the monuments around the district. The building is striving for LEED Silver Certification.”
Like the way it turned out?
looking east
looking west toward North Capitol Street
Thanks to @vplus for tweeting us:
“Fresh paint on the new bike lane on 1st st NE across from CNN DC.”
I love when they paint the whole lane! Which do you guys prefer – painted or plain?
@vplus tweets us:
“Google Street View car driving around NoMa today”
Totally badass.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ianseanlivingston
From a press release:
“Starting May 1st, Luke himself will have the chance to greet newcomers, as well as office regulars, to that same station. Luke’s Lobster will be taking over a concession cart in the famed Outdoor Market, right outside the station’s doors.
Luke’s will be dishing its signature fresh, sustainable Maine lobster rolls, crab rolls, and shrimp rolls to the hungry masses at lunch time, and to the weary commuters starting their trek home in the evening. For the first time, Luke’s will even be open to the breakfast crowd, starting at 7 am. They’ll be selling direct trade cold-brew iced coffee from Vigilante, DC’s favorite local roaster, and are also experimenting with some delicious breakfast options sure to brighten up your walk to the office (you’ll have to visit to see what the test kitchen has come up with).
The team is honored and excited for the opportunity to hock its wares in such a historic site where so many great vendors, large and small, have gone before them. And since they travel back and forth between DC, New York, Philly, and Maine so often, they know as well as anyone how rewarding it will be to have a fantastic, fresh meal as your light at the end of the tunnel.
Luke’s at Union Station Outdoor market will be open Monday through Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm, May 1 through October 31.”