1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW photo by @DCFIREBYE via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 6:45pm:
“Working Fire: 1000 Block of Wisconsin Ave NW – Fire in the attic/roof area of a commercial establishment. No injuries to report.
photo by John
Update: Working Fire – 1000 Block of Wisconsin Ave NW – All visible fire extinguished. No injuries. (more…)
2461 18th Street, NW
From an email:
“With over 10,000 live performances, hundreds of thousands of visitors, decades of annual beach trips for neighborhood children and hosting a Christmas celebration for those same children and their families, Madam’s Organ has earned its reputation as a Washington, DC institution and an Adams Morgan neighborhood treasure.
Join us in celebrating
Thursday October 20th through Sunday October 23rd” (more…)
Daru’s accolades continue (and deservedly so!) Thanks to Nat for sending above from Daru’s IG story. (more…)
“Back in its 13th year is DC’s twice yearly record dig, The DC Record Fair which comes to Washington’s vinyl and community centric Eaton Hotel on Sunday, October 16, 2022. As with each event, we’ll have 35+ vinyl vendors from up and down the East Coast, the special DJ line up–and hey, keep your wallet in your pocket for this one as the event is free of charge for the entire day. (more…)
From an email:
“Bill Crandall @ Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NW
Thursday night Stone Songwriter Sessions at Boundary Stone, a pub venue in Bloomingdale. Host Eli Waltz is from 7-8pm, Bill Crandall from 8-9pm.
A veteran of DC bands Modest Proposal, Adam West, and Dot Dash, Bill Crandall’s solo acoustic material is atmospheric, melodic ‘future-folk’ that defies easy categories. (more…)
1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From Blues Alley:
“Join DO’A on a journey of soulful music, multi-lingual in all of the senses. With a deep and lush voice delivered in a collage of sounds that are uniquely hers, DO’A will transport the audience to a place of music in its purest form.
DO’A began playing and singing early on under the guidance of her mother, a concert pianist. She later taught herself the guitar. DO’A seeks beauty in all forms: she is comfortable as much with abstract algebra as with playing Chopin and singing Bossa Nova. (more…)
From an email:
“The Fuss Release New Full Length LP “In Person”
Formed in 2014, DC’s The Fuss carry on the ska & rocksteady tradition with a modern twist including jazz and pop influences. The group has long been based in Petworth, DC and is a part of the community, playing neighborhood festivals and benefit events (H Street, Washington Folk Life) as well as nightclub staples (9:30 Club, Black Cat). They’re excited to introduce their 2nd full length record, In Person, with a record release show at The Runaway in Brookland, DC on Saturday October 8 at 8:30. The Soularites open the night up (more…)
How cool is this?!? Thanks to Chris and dcitty for sharing: “History at @CapitalOneArena with @lizzo playing Pres James Madison’s 1813 crystal flute from the @librarycongress!” (more…)
photos by Nancy Anderson courtesy ESL Shaw
From a press release:
“The District welcomes a new neighbor on Friday in a business that can be considered an old friend, ESL Shaw (1230 9th Street, NW). The two-level entertainment venue will feature a range of programming, from DJ-centric events, to an elevated beverage program and new weekend daytime activities. Spearheaded by the ownership entity behind the former Eighteenth Street Lounge, and with oversight from operations head Jordan Naber, ESL Shaw will also offer a light fare menu. (more…)
From an email:
“I am thrilled to announce that the Friends of Lombardi 4th Annual Lombardi Live is returning to The Bullpen on September 15, 2022! Our concert to end cancer again features White Ford Bronco, D.C.’s favorite all-90s band, and 100% of proceeds benefit cancer research at Georgetown Lombardi