UPDATE:
“After a brief strike period, the Kennedy Center and National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) leadership are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with AFM Local 161-710, the musicians of the NSO.
NSO’s Season Opening Gala Concert, set for tomorrow, Saturday, September 28, will now go ahead as planned. All other performances at the Kennedy Center will proceed as planned.” (more…)
Thanks to E. for passing on the bummer news from All Things Go:
“We support you Chappell Roan” (more…)
Good luck party people and holler if you need a +1!!
From the Kennedy Center:
“Our FREE summer tradition is back with family activities + opera on the big screen! (more…)
3523 12th Street, NE
Jeff writes:
“it looks like The Runaway is closed again. Does anyone know why this keeps happening?”
The Runaway’s Website says: “SORRY EVERYONE! We are closed permanently thank you to the folks who have supported us throughout this short period of time that we had – we have some great memories ! Thanks again!”
2501 Champlain Street, NW
Last week we broke the exciting news that Tiny Vinyl Shop is opening in the old City Bikes space in Adams Morgan. But that’s not all that’s coming to the space: (more…)
2412 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Eric for sending the new signage up at Bar Cana: (more…)
2501 Champlain Street, NW
Huge news from Tiny Vinyl Shop:
“Tiny Vinyl Shop is an independent vinyl seller in Washington, DC. We aren’t energized by selling records, we love to share music and make new friends! (more…)
4000 Chesapeake Street, NW photo by Jennifer
Fort Reno concert series still going strong! This year’s schedule starts:
“Monday July 8
Flash Hits
Ligatures
little a” (more…)
From a press release:
“HFStival RETURNS TO D.C. AFTER 13 YEARS
I.M.P. AND NATIONALS PARK PRESENT THE HFStival SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
LOTTERY FOR TICKETS TO THE LEGENDARY FESTIVAL BEGINS NOW THROUGH JUNE 16
In 2005, D.C.’s first and longest-running progressive rock station moved from its place on the dial. While it was missed after its fade-out from terrestrial radio relevance, what left the greatest void was its most famous creation…the HFStival.
Starting in 1990, the HFStival was a yearly monster of an event that sold out quickly and featured the absolute best artists of that era each year, like The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, No Doubt, Beck, Oasis, blink-182, and The Offspring.
The Washington Nationals and I.M.P. are reviving HFStival to cater to the recent explosion of acts from that era. (more…)