From an email:
“In celebration of 11/11/11, Chinatown Coffee [475 H Street NW] will screen the acclaimed cult film Spinal Tap: The Movie on its newly acquired projection screen. In addition to Chinatown Coffee’s specialty espresso and coffee, the shop offers a selection of craft beers, deli sandwiches and a special 25% off absinthe to enhance the viewer’s experience. Celebrate 11/11 with a night of laughter, music, great drinks and a good time.”
West End Cinema opened up back in Oct. ’10. They are located at 2301 M Street NW. You can see what movies are showing here. Since we often pine for new movie theaters – now that they’ve been around exactly a year – what do you think of West End Cinema? Do you like the films they show? Do you like the fact that you can also buy a beer or glass of wine there? I have to admit – it often falls off my radar – how does it compare to E Street Cinema?
From an email:
“The U Street Neighborhood Association’s Education Committee invites you to attend the final screening of the 2011 U Street Movie Series with Waiting for Superman on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Shaw @ Garnet-Patterson Jr. High School, 2001 10th Street, NW.
As seating is limited, FREE registration is required to attend.
The screening of the movie will be followed by an engaging panel discussion about the education of the District’s children, a pressing community issue. Doors open at 12:00 pm (12:15-2:00 pm screening; 2:15-3:30 pm panel conversation). A networking reception at Duffy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 2106 Vermont Avenue, will begin immediately after the conclusion of the panel discussion.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Jackie Gran and Education policy expert, and neighborhood resident. Confirmed panelists include:
- Jason Kamras: DCPS Chief of Human Capital, featured in the film, and neighborhood resident.
- Evelyn Boyd Simmons: ANC 2F Education Committee Chair, and parent of two Garrison Elementary students.
- Reuben Jacobson: Senior Associate for Research & Strategy for the Coalition for Community Schools, former DC Teaching Fellow, and DCPS parent.
- Patrick Mara: Ward 1 DC State Board of Education Representative.
- Robinette Breedlove: Principal, Meridian Charter School.
- Kerry Sylvia: Teacher, Cardozo High School.
- Ann McLeod: Garrison Elementary PTA President, and parent.
There is a suggested $5 cash donation at the door.”
Avalon Theater located at 5612 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we spoke about the possibility that the Lincoln Theater could close at 1215 U Street NW. When I was up in Chevy Chase last Sunday I couldn’t get over how much the Avalon movie theater reminded me of the Lincoln Theater and I thought, man it would be sweet if the Lincoln showed films like the Avalon. But perhaps it’s not possible to put two movie screens in the Lincoln? Would it not be viable with only one screen? Maybe consider some sorta public/private partnership? Do you think a set up like the Avalon would be successful/possible at the Lincoln? Perhaps I’m being naive but I think the Lincoln as a movie theater would be a phenomenal addition to the neighborhood.
Lincoln Theater 1215 U St, NW
There was some potentially awesome late Friday news from the Post’s Jonathan O’Connell:
“a couple of the major movie theater chains are considering opening a theater in the Uline Arena.”
Uline Arena is located at 1140 3rd Street NE in NoMa. Think this long vacant historic property would make a good movie theater?
More info available here.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Takka-San
From an email:
“The annual “Made in Hong Kong” Film Festival culminates this weekend, August 20 and 21. The weekend’s events are devoted to the fascinating cross-cultural phenomenon between martial-arts movies and rap music. A “Hop Fu: Hip-hop meets Kung Fu” performance with DJ IXL and DJ Excess of the Kolabz Crew will accompany the screening of Super Ninjas on Saturday, August 20 at 2pm.
On Sunday at 2pm, join us for a screening of Drunken Master followed by a panel discussion at 4pm, “The Hip Hop/Kung Fu Afro-Asian Connection,” co-presented by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program.
All events take place at the Freer Gallery of Art Meyer Auditorium (Freer Gallery of Art Jefferson Drive at 12th St SW). Attendance is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Auditorium doors open approximately 30 minutes before each show. More details can also be found at the Gallery’s website.”
Movie Courtesy of U Street Movie Series
From an email:
Friends of Harrison Recreation Center, the U Street Neighborhood Association, and the Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association continue a second season of films on Tuesday, July 26th with historical documentaries about treasured entertainment venues in the U Street area. The evening will feature 930 F Street, about the history of the 9:30 Club, including interviews with several musicians, staff, and fans that frequented the club. The film will be preceded by Howard Theatre: A Century in Song, a television documentary detailing the history of the famed theatre at 7th and T Streets that launched the careers of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, and is currently undergoing renovations.
Admission is free and films will be shown at the field at Harrison Recreation Center on V Street between 13th and 14th Streets, NW. Gates will open at 7 pm. Attendees are encouraged to come early starting at 7 pm to picnic in the park, listen to music spun by local DJs. Please note that park regulations do not permit pets on the field. Free popcorn will be provided to the first 100 attendees beginning at 7 pm. Showtime will be at sundown, exact time will vary. Local food truck vendors will be on site serving food.
This year’s movie series lineup includes films that feature and celebrate Washington DC, including both classic and family friendly Hollywood films set in Washington, DC, documentaries addressing environmental and education issues that resonate in Washington, DC, and films about local U Street entertainment institutions such as the Howard Theatre and the 9:30 Club. Prior to each feature film will be a screening of a short documentary.
From a press release:
Friends of Harrison Recreation Center, the U Street Neighborhood Association, and the Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association continue a second season of films on Tuesday, June 28th. Screening fun films the whole family can enjoy, the evening will feature Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, a 2009 action/comedy film set in Washington, DC in which Smithsonian museum artifacts come alive, preceded by a documentary short, The Poodle Trainer, about the life of a Russian poodle trainer and her poodles’ tricks. Both films will include English subtitles.
Admission is free and films will be shown at the field at Harrison Recreation Center on V Street between 13th and 14th Streets, NW. Gates will open at 7 pm. Attendees are encouraged to come early starting at 7 pm to picnic in the park, listen to music spun by local DJs. Families are invited to bring children to play on a moon bounce prior to the films starting at 6:30 pm. As part of the pre-screening festivities for The Poodle Trainer, between 7 – 8:30 pm, sponsor Planet Pet will be distributing FREE dog/cat food and treats to pet owners. Please note that park regulations do not permit pets on the field. Free popcorn will be provided to the first 100 attendees beginning at 7 pm. Showtime will be at sundown, exact time will vary. Local food truck vendors will be on site serving food.
Photo courtesy of U Street Movie Series
From an email:
Five local churches and five AIDS service organizations are coming together to put on event to commemorate National HIV Testing Day.
1 in 20 people in DC is living with HIV. How can we help end this epidemic?
This event is an Outdoor Movie Screening of “The Other City” – a powerful documentary about the HIV epidemic here in DC.
If you have yet to see it or want to encourage your friends/family to learn more about HIV in DC, come see this film.
Details:
What: Outdoor Screening of “The Other City”
When: Saturday, June 25th; Field opens at 8PM; movie starts at sundown
Where: Harriet Tubman Elementary School Field; 3101 13th St. NW (across from Wonderland)
Other Deets: Free HIV testing and music before the film
Why: Because we want to build relationships with one another around this very important social justice issue.