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DC Public Library Presents, “Howard Theatre: We Were There” Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From and email:

“Were you at the Howard Theatre? Did you perform there? Were you in the audience? Waiting by the stage door? Skipping school to come to a matinée? Come to the DC Music Salon at the Watha T. Daniel Shaw Neighborhood Library on Wednesday December 8th and bring your photos, posters and memories. Dr. Bernard Demczuk, Howard Theatre Community Committee chairperson, and Blair Ruble, author of “Washington’s U. Street: A Biography” will lead an informal discussion. There will also be a screening of the documentary, “Howard Theatre: A Century In Song” and James Brown and the Famous Flames performance from the 1964 T.A.M.I. Show. The Watha T. Daniel Shaw Neighborhood Library is located at 1630 7th St NW near the Shaw/Howard University Metro Station. The event will begin at 7 p.m.”

Good Deal or Not? “Redone Townhouse With Loft” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1813 6th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“REDONE TOWNHOUSE WITH LOFT, A MUST SEE! 3 BR. , 2.5 B, WALK OUT BASEMENT; LOFT (HAS 1/2 BA), BA & BR IN BASMENT W/ SEPERATE SITTING/LR & 8+FT. CEILING, WAHSER/DRYER HOOKUP, 1 BLOCK TO HOWARD/SHAW METRO, BLOCKS FROM NEW CONVENTION CENTER AND NEW YORK AV. , IDEALLY LOCATED/LEDTROIT PARK/U ST/. SHADOWNTOWN. GREAT VALUE, TENANT OCCUPIED BUT EASY TO SHOW. TAX RECORD SQ. FT. NOT CORRECT.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $450,000 – sound about right?

Good Deal or Not? “light filled open floor plan” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1425 11th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Logan Circle area, light filled open floor plan, upper floor, end unit, new construction 06, 2 story condo with parking. Gourmet kitchen, granite/ss, beautiful hardwood floors on main level, fireplace, custom lighting, spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, custom window treatments/shutters, access to community roof deck, 2 blocks to metro and steps to downtown.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Do I need glasses or are those photos a bit blurry? Very strange. From what you can see – do you like the layout? This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $524,900 with a $451.25 homeowners fee. Sound realistic? If not what do you think it’ll go for?

Awesome harvest transom

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I spotted a great temporary transom make of harvest materials on 8th Street NW between O and N on a small house next to the church.

it’s a great block architecturally speaking and the fruity transom is great!”

This is a great one! I think they had a similar display last year as well. This is probably my favorite non stained glass transom in town.

DC9 Club Can Re-Open Dec. 15th

By Prince Of Petworth


DC9 pictured in October.

TBD’s Sommer Mathis has the scoop on the Dec. 15th opening date after attending the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board meeting this afternoon. She writes:

“A status hearing was held today on the club’s license, which was suspended indefinitely after five of the club’s employees were arrested for assault in relation to a man’s death outside of the club in October.”

We last spoke about the case on Nov. 1st, we spoke about the vigil here and here and spoke about the original incident here and here on Oct. 15th.

Do you think it makes sense that the club is allowed to reopen before the autopsy report is issued?

DC9 is located at 1940 9th Street NW.

Major Police Presence at 4th and Q St, NW – Avoid Area

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

On Q St off of New Jersey, I was awakened today at 7AM. There were cops surrounding the ally behind Kipp Will Charter telling someone to come out with their hands up. It is now 9AM and Q St and P St blocked off . I heard that there are three armed men in one of the houses on Q street. It looks like warzone here. They are telling everyone to stay inside.”

MPD alert says:

“Police activity in the 400 block of Q Street NW, street closures is on New Jersey Avenue from R Street to P Street NW. Please use alternate streets.”


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Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at T Street NW at Vermont Avenue NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This recently renovated and newly updated row house has it all. The house features a well-furnished roof top terrace complete with a private sun room, a SkyDeck, and plenty of outdoor deck space for entertaining guests. The ground level has an extensive backyard reminiscent of Thailand or Brazil with dark hardwood decking, a hot tub, and tropical plantings.

This 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath features hardwood floors throughout, 2 wood burning fireplaces, kitchen with stainless appliances and an almost endless list of high end finishes and custom touches. Stealth Acoustics invisible audio system throughout the house accompanies the massive walk-in closet, double shower head master bath and other enviable amenities.

$2,900/month with partially furnished option. Short-term leases and pets welcome. Off-street residential parking available.”

I’m curious what you think about the price for this 2 bedroom in light of yesterday’s 2 bedroom rental discussion in Bloomingdale.

Does $2,900 sound right for this one?

PoP Preview – American Ice Company (Bar and BBQ) Coming to 917 V St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Last Friday I had the opportunity to chat with American Ice Company’s general manager and partner Joe Reza (The Hilton Brothers most recently of Marvin and Gibson fame are also partners). Well, I’ve been known to get excited about some planned bars and/or restaurants. I’ll admit it, this place has made me giddy – it looks freaking awesome! Period. And it’s not even done yet. But before you get lost in all the photos I’m about to post, let me share a few details – firstly and most importantly – they plan opening up Dec. 15th.

Second, there will be all sorts of bbq options but as Joe explained, this is a bar that serves bbq not a restaurant that also serves drinks (there will be no host/hostess etc). There will be six beers on tap and 10 to 12 offered in cans (as well as a proper bar). Some of the beers to be offered include Stella, Bud, Czechvar, Belhaven, 21st amendment, Guinness, PBR, Dale’s, Old Speckled Hen and more.

Honestly, all you have to do is look at the pictures to see how sweet this place is gonna be. Obviously there was some construction still going on but you’ll be able to get a good idea of what it’ll look like. Mark this as a huge win for the U Street neighborhood.

American Ice Company is located at 917 V St, NW.

Tons of photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)

Dear PoP – Any O Street Market Update

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

You promised to give us periodic updates on the O St. Mkt and the Howard Theater. While it seems that the Howard renovation is moving along nicely, nothing has been touched at the O St. Market. What gives?”

Update on O Street Market – Ain’t shit happening.

Related update on Kelsey Gardens across the street – Ain’t shit happening.

Stay tuned for more updates when(ever) construction starts.

9th St, NW News – Lounge Closes and Art Gallery Opens

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m embarrassed to say I forget the name of the lounge (it used to be called Nafka Restaurant ) located at 2010 9th St, NW near the 9:30 club but it has closed.

Further south on 9th St, it looks like a new gallery has opened up. Perhaps it’s just new to me but I never noticed it before the banner pictured below went up at 1306 9th St. NW. According their Web site, Zeki Gallery and Studio is run by:

“Zeki Findikoglu was born in 1946 in Iznik, Turkey. He lived in virtually every region of the Anatolian Peninsula. The rich variety of cultural and artistic traditions in Turkey developed into a lifelong interest. Zeki moved to the United States in 1973.

A professional artist since 1970 and an art professor since 1977, Zeki has gained international acclaim. His highly stylized paintings and prints incorporate Turkish culture and artistic contentions, extending them with a modern artistic vocabulary to provide a bridge between ancient and contemporary art. Zeki’s works have been exhibited in the US and Turkey, as well as Europe and Asia.”

Anyone ever check out the studio?

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