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“Living Pictures releasing 1st album, Crossing the Bridge, on March 24”

Published March 20, 2023 at 4:05PM

courtesy Living Pictures

From an email:

“New Portland & DC based electronic music project Living Pictures is excited to announce their debut album Crossing the Bridge available March 24. Inspired by the work and approach of artists like Brian Eno, Nils Frahm, Kraftwerk, Aphex Twin, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, the album is a story that follows a person traversing the highs and lows of transitioning from one stage of life to another. The journey begins with a pair of headphones and entering the subway at night. (more…)

DC Jazz Jam coming to Haydee’s this Sunday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 17, 2023 at 4:05PM

3102 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW

From an email:

“The long-running Sunday evening “DC Jazz Jam” is returning to the scene after a 3-year Covid hiatus and also trying out a new venue: Haydee’s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant. (more…)

Is it bad if the first thing I thought of was the Titanic?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 17, 2023 at 10:05AM

Thanks to G. for sending from a few days ago at the Union Station Metro:

“Just a dude there playing the violin. He wasn’t waiting for a train, just playing the violin.”

Gramophone DC has soft opened in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2023 at 12:45PM

inside 647 Florida Ave, NW photos courtesy Gramophone DC

Thanks to Nick for the update about Gramophone DC‘s soft opening a few weekends ago. You can see their upcoming schedule here And a peek inside: (more…)

Coastline Oyster Co. Raw Bar and Seafood House coming to Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 27, 2023 at 10:35AM

319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to Stanton and Greene, and before that the longtime home to Pour House.

Thanks to ps for sending: “Looks like Zoca on Capitol Hill is history. That was fast! Replacement looks like a hastily thrown together generic oyster and seafood place.”

Coastline Oyster Company’s website says:

“Grand Opening on March 1st, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Coastline Oyster Company is the newest Restaurant Concept by Chef-owner Danio Somoza and Partner Donna Serafini. Coastline Oyster Company is a raw bar, seafood house, and sports bar with a fantastic menu, live music, and a fun bar. Enjoy the games on many TVs and game time specials. We are ready for all sports fans! (more…)

Citizens & Culture “multi-level fine dining and music venue” coming to Silver Spring

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 24, 2023 at 11:35AM

8113 Georgia Ave rendering courtesy Citizens & Culture

From a press release:

“This Spring 2023, Kaldi’s Social House founder Tsega Haile will open Citizens & Culture – a 15,000 square feet, multi-level fine dining and live DJ and band performance venue located on the border of downtown Silver Spring and Washington, DC. (more…)