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Final Schedule for the Funk Parade this Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“FunkParade It’s James Brown’s bday and a join-don’t-just-watch funkhappenin’ on Saturday, May 3rd.  The day’s festivities begin at noon with a day fair and go well into the night with free live music at 11 of the neighborhood’s venues.

The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at Vermont and U Streets NW

Funk Parade co-founder Nauom says the day fair will have “activated spaces” along the U Street corridor where different businesses will offer “funk activities” throughout the day, including funk brunches and funk-infused flea markets.

After the parade, venues, such as U Street Music Hall, DC9, Tropicalia and Busboys and Poets, will open their doors for free concerts from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.”

All the details after the jump. (more…)

Happy Birthday Duke – Mural Sadly Still Missing from U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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12th and U Street, NW

In Sept. of last year we learned that:

“Local Artist Byron Peck would create a replica of his Duke Ellington mural on U Street. The Commission looked at all of the options for preservation. The structure behind the mural was eroding. The best option is a replica and Peck has agreed. The goal is to have an unveiling and installation by Duke Ellington’s birthday in April 2014.”

A spokeswoman for D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities now tells me:

“Thank you for your interest in the Duke Ellington mural on U Street NW. Before installing the artwork, the team needs an assessment of the structure to ensure it is sound and safe. That process is taking longer than anticipated. We do not yet have a date for installation.”

The iconic Duke Ellington mural was removed from the True Reformer building at 12th and U St, NW back in May 2012. At that time we were told repair could take up to a year. I hope it returns one day.

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After the jump you can see a different Duke Ellington Mural off the beaten path in West End. (more…)

New Gym, Elevate, Coming to 14th Street in Capitol View Building

By Prince Of Petworth

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2428 14th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending word:

“On the way to check out Streets Market and noticed this signage has gone up!”

Elevate’s website says:

“Elevate is a different kind of gym. At Elevate, we provide the most complete workout in the City, fueled by coaching and science for our clients to optimize their fitness. At Elevate we utilize:

Daily Scripted Workouts
Heart Rate Monitors
Personally dedicated training stations
Top of the line equipment
Group Dynamics
High Intensity Interval Training

Individualized workouts in a group setting provide the structure, motivation, and instruction to break barriers, achieve personal goals, and Elevate to new fitness levels.”

Elevate will be located at 2428 14th Street, NW between Belmont and Chapin.

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Creme Reopening on 14th Street in June – Chicken and Waffles return for Brunch

By Prince Of Petworth

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2438 14th Street, NW

The owner of Creme sends the good word:

“I know many people were shocked with the abrupt closing of Creme on U St, but never fear, I wanted to be the first to let you know that Creme Restaurant & Bar, one of DC’s famous brunches, is reopening in June!”

And they tease us on their facebook page:

“Anyone missing Creme’s famous chicken & waffles? They’ll both be back on our brunch menu with a few more tasty surprises this summer!”

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2438 14th Street, NW is one of the retail spaces in the Capitol View building that is located close to the corner of 14th and Chapin St, NW.

Rosies and Rockers Boutique Now Open on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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13th and U St, NW

It took ’em a little longer than anticipated but Rosies and Rockers Boutique is now open in the former Boundless Yoga space on the second floor above the dry cleaners at 13th and U St, NW. Their website says:

“Women’s, Men’s and Accessories.
2001 13th St. NW

Brand new and exciting edgy clothing with a little bit of something for both men and women everywhere.

Get excited for brands like Sourpuss, Kill City, Kreepsville 666, Steady, Tripp NYC and amazing Straight to Hell leather jackets! Our fashions update frequently, so stop by and take a look.”

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