The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group the Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Boundary Stone is located at 116 Rhode Island Ave, NW.
Movies/TV/Streaming
They now have a ticket booth! StillComing Soon but stay tuned:
“The Miracle Theatre is a second run movie theater and live performance venue in the heart of Capitol Hill.”
535 8th Street, SE
Folks are very excited about this – enjoy the new trailer.
I was able to get a sneak peek at a preview party last night and it is pretty swank. Some of the theaters were much smaller than I expected but damn the seats are posh.
For those who missed the earlier release:
“Landmark Theatres is proud to announce the opening of Washington DC’s newest movie theatre and lounge, Atlantic Plumbing Cinema. The premiere film will be STEVE JOBS, starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen. It premieres Thursday, October 15 at 8 PM and will be featured on all 6 screens.”
807 V Street, NW
Hard to believe this was only 2 years ago:
807 V Street, NW
From a press release:
“Landmark Theatres is proud to announce the opening of Washington DC’s newest movie theatre and lounge, Atlantic Plumbing Cinema. The premiere film will be STEVE JOBS, starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen. It premieres Thursday, October 15 at 8 PM and will be featured on all 6 screens.
Located in Washington’s historic U Street Corridor, the Atlantic Plumbing Cinema will be dedicated to offering its guests engaging and exciting film programming – all in a comfortable, luxurious, state-of-the-art theatrical environment. Atlantic Plumbing Cinema will be an exciting addition to a revitalized neighborhood.
Each of the auditoriums at Atlantic Plumbing Cinema will feature plush leather oversized seats in stadium settings, with large screens, digital projection and Dolby 7.1 surround sound. This will provide guests maximum comfort and also offer the latest in film presentation. The theatre will offer reserved seating so guests have the option to pre-purchase individual seats online or using an automated ticketing kiosk in the lobby.
Atlantic Plumbing Cinema features a contemporary bar and lounge area, making it a destination for food, drink, and entertainment. A full bar menu and craft beers will be available. The theatre will also feature classic concessions, along with edgier fare unique to Landmark Theatres.”
First peek inside:
Right next door to 9:30 Club:
Photo courtesy Friends of Harrison Recreation Center
From an email:
“Friends of Harrison Recreation Center and the U Street Neighborhood Association are proud to present the last two movies of the 2016 U Street Movie Series – Harrison Field Under the Stars. This FREE summer movie series celebrates the musical and culturally diverse roots of the Greater U Street Corridor. Please join us for these events, which benefit Harrison Recreation Center.
We are showing Frozen sing-along on Saturday, September 12th at a special family-friendly showing at 7:15 pm. Gates will open at 6:30, and we’ll be playing tunes for the kids.
We are ending the 2016 series with The Wiz on Wednesday, September 16th at 8pm. Gates open at 7 pm, and we will be playing some tunes.
WHO: Admission is free and donations are always welcome and appreciated
WHAT: TWO FREE outdoor movies
Frozen sing-along, Saturday, September 12th
The Wiz, Wednesday, September 16th
Gates open 6:30 for Frozen and 7 pm for The Wiz, with music playing before film begins.
WHERE: Harrison Recreation Center – 1330 V St. NW”
807 V Street, NW
Ian Gary tweets us this beautiful sight:
“Excited to see signage up for @LandmarkLTC theatre across the street from me” [next door to the 9:30 club]
3107 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Been a while since we had a Suns Cinema update. Despite some previous rumblings that there could be some ANC opposition, looks like things continue to move forward:
and you may recognize the sign:
3174 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
1529 16th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Marking seventy years since the Allied victory over the Nazis, the Washington DCJCC (1529 16th Street NW) will be hosting a series of film screenings on Sunday, August 16. The critically acclaimed series, which includes four gripping films set around the Second World War, is a product of BBC Worldwide North America and each motion picture is based on a true story. (more…)
807 V Street, NW
Psyched to see some progress for the movie theater coming next door to the 9:30 Club.
A liquor license placard says:
“The facility will operate as a high-end theatre with a café, serving patrons a variety of food offerings, including local specialties and spirits. Summer Garden seating for 14, Total Occupancy Load of 420 and seating for 369 inside.”
It’s interesting to note that even these huge developments get smacked with “vacant property” delinquent tax notice stickers:
