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Somebody was asking me about concerts in Rose Park (26th and O/P Streets, NW) and I couldn’t find the answer – found it: (more…)
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Big news from the Mayor’s situational update this morning: (more…)
From Audrey Fix Schaefer, Communications Director I.M.P., 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion, via email:
“I.M.P., the 9:30 Club, The Anthem and Lincoln Theatre, along with Monumental Sports, sent Mayor Bowser this letter last Thursday, in which we offer up our facilities, people, and marketing resources to encourage everyone to get vaccinated, and offer a rational, safe approach: seeking permission to reopen two months after everyone eligible has had access to the vaccines. We propose that the Mayor allow our venues to open at full capacity beginning July 1, 2021.
While her office has acknowledged receipt, we have not received a substantive response and so we are eager to hear her address this issue during this morning’s press conference. (more…)
“Beginning May 1st, the indoor capacity limit for non-essential retail businesses is raised from 25% to 50% or 250 people, whichever is lower.”
From the Mayor’s Situational Update yesterday.
“The number of people who can sit together at a restaurant table is increased from 6 people to 10 people. Live music will be allowed outdoors for summer gardens, courtyard dining and sidewalk cafes controlled by the restaurants.” (more…)
Thanks to all who emailed about Petworth Porchfest:
“Petworth PorchFest a neighborhood-wide live music event that will feature dozens of bands hosted on porches throughout Petworth. The event will celebrate the arts and the community. 2021 Petworth PorchFest will be on Saturday, April 24th from 2-6pm.”
Check out a map of the participants here and the full schedule here.
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1212 18th Street, NW
Back in October 2020 we learned that The Lounge was coming to former Eighteenth Street Lounge space. The new liquor license amendment says: “Request to increase Total Occupancy Load from 499 patrons to 600 patrons.” (more…)
From Councilmember Nadeau’s office:
“In order to address sound levels in residential neighborhoods while protecting and expanding the local music culture in the District, Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau has introduced the Harmonious Living Amendment Act of 2021, joined by Councilmembers Christina Henderson, Janeese Lewis George and Brooke Pinto.
“This legislation seeks to address the rising tension that we are seeing between performers and neighbors who live in buildings or homes that are not adequately soundproofed, while also celebrating and respecting the long history of street performance and high-quality performance venues,” said Nadeau. “My goal is to ensure that the artists and performers who make our communities so special can co-exist with those who reside in vibrant neighborhoods throughout the District.”
The bill sets soundproofing standards for new residential construction on mixed-use corridors and entertainment districts, with higher requirements for buildings within 300 feet of a performance venue to address crowds and low frequencies. Currently, the District does not require any soundproofing standard for building exteriors. (more…)
1602 U Street, NW. Photo by ken_1001
Yesterday we were asked to investigate the status of Local 16 after a reader saw that google had listed them as permanently closed and I begged them to Say it ain’t so. We waited to hear from the owners before losing all hope. And it’s a good thing because I just heard from the owner, Aman Ayoubi, who tells me they hope to reopen in June: (more…)
1781 Florida Ave, NW
Commonwealth boutique opened in Adams Morgan back in 2007. That spot is now papered over but they’re moving to 14th Street.
And I though 1811 14th Street, NW sounded familiar: (more…)