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The 5pm Post – No Kings Collective’s 11 Day Flash Art Exhibit “The Water St. Project,” Launched in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of Water St. Project

From a press release:

Who: No Kings Collective is proud to announce “The Water St. Project” an 11 day flash art exhibition and temporary gallery. No Kings Collective provides new, exciting and exclusive places for the arts and social events to occur.

What: No Kings Collective and The Popal Group, owners of Cafe Bonaparte and Napoleon Bistro, are proud to host a temporary creative space and gallery located along the Georgetown Waterfront at 3401 Water Street, NW in an unparalleled merger of fine art and music. This Georgetown space will become a premier cultural anchor for 11 days and will be comparable with the area’s creative and cultural institutions. The Water St. Project will be a transformative environment, one that will cater to the curiosities’ of the novice and the experienced onlooker. The property will be converted into a multidisciplinary “Flash” exhibition that will run from April 19th – 29th. Open to the public daily between 1pm and 7pm, with special evening programming throughout the 11 days.


Photo courtesy of Water St. Project

Fiddler on the Roof in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I saw this guy “Fiddling on the Roof” across from the Harris Teeter in Adams Morgan last night around 7:30. I chatted with his roommate who was down on the street, and he said he will be playing on his roof right before sunset every Sunday from now on, weather permitting. Pretty cool!”

Awesome.

Bruce Springsteen Coming to Nationals Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

From a press release:

“Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band announced today that they will perform at Nationals Park – home of the Washington Nationals – on Friday, September 14 as an extension of their 2012 ‘Wrecking Ball’ World Tour.

Tickets and parking will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 27 at 10 a.m., online at www.tickets.com and by phone at 888.632.6287. The show will be held rain or shine.”

Howard Theatre – Holy Awesome!!!

By Prince Of Petworth


620 T St, NW

Well, we’ve been admiring the renovated Howard Theatre from the outside – now have a look inside. It is equally as awesome, if not more so.

Last night I was lucky enough to attend a preview concert headlined by Trombone Shorty and George Clinton.

I went in with tremendous expectations. Unbelievably, they were exceeded. This place single-handedly kicks up the coolness of our city by a notch or three. Have a look:


George Clinton

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Howard Theatre Community Day Apr. 9 – Duke Ellington Sculpture Looks Amazing!

By Prince Of Petworth


620 T St, NW

Community Day @ The Howard Theatre is this Monday, April 9th:

“On Monday, April 9th, come on down and breathe life into The Howard Theatre’s Rebirth. At 11:30am, we’ll kick things off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by live performances by Robert Thompson & The James Brown Experience Band, along with a host of other talents. Also, get a glimpse of The Howard Theatre’s magnificence, which will open its doors to the public for the first time in over 25 years.

For this special occasion, we’re closing down T Street to dedicate the recently installed sculpture of Duke Ellington and make way for fun and celebration. Hope to see you here at The Howard Theatre, on this Grand Reopening day!”

And last week a reader sent in some cell phone photos of the Duke Ellington sculpture going up in the plaza out front. I went back on Monday and my jaw promptly hit the ground. It looks amazing:

Remember when the building looked like this back in 2008:

Hard to believe this was a horse’s ass award nominee back in June 2009.

The 5pm Post – District Karaoke Registration Starts Today

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user yostinator

From a press release:

District Karaoke, D.C.’s first and only social, team-based karaoke league, is pleased to announce the opening of registration for its second season. Due to the success of the inaugural season, which sold out in six (6) days, District Karaoke has expanded from one (1) night to three (3) nights a week – Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

For a 10-week season, teams compete for the title of karaoke champions. Each night, teams compete in three (3) rounds. The first two (2) rounds are solo performances with a group performance for the third round. At the end of each round, everyone in the sponsor venue, team member or not, may rate the performers on how well they “Sing It,” a measure of musicality, “Bring It,” a measure of stage presence and performance, and how well they “Schwing It,” or their overall appeal to the audience.

Registration for the Spring 2012 season opens on Monday, April 2, 2012. Interested singers can register at www.districtkaraoke.com/registration. Teams can have a maximum of eight (8) players, with at least two (2) males and two (2) females. Participants can register individually or as a team or group. Membership costs $45.00 per person.

The Monday evening division will take place in the main room of Riot Act Comedy Theater, located at 801 E Street NW, starting on April 30, 2012. The Tuesday and Wednesday evening divisions will occur on the 2nd floor of Policy Restaurant & Lounge, located at 1904 14th Street NW, starting on May 1, 2012 and May 2, 2012 respectively. Each division begins at 7:00 pm. The season will run weekly for 10-weeks, excluding federal holidays. Each week, league play is followed by public, open karaoke.

Celebrate Marvin Gaye Day 2012 with Marvin’s original band “The Marquees”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo via wikipedia

From an email:

Marvin Gaye Day 2012
Monday, April 2nd 6:00 PM
“Life & Legacy”
Marvin @ 2007 14th Street NW

Monday, April 2nd marks the 73rd birthday of Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr. and this year, the children and grandchildren of Marvin Gaye and Restaurant Marvin and Stella Artois are proud to present, “Life & Legacy; A Celebration”.

The event begins at 6 pm and will feature a concert by Marvin’s original band “The Marquees”, with special guest singer and Marvin’s brother Antwuan, Marvin Gaye guitarist Gordon “Guitar” Banks and Brandon Clark. Marvin’s “Main Ingredient” Monday night DJ Jahsonic will finish the night with a Marvin-centric set.

In an effort to celebrate Marvin Gaye’s legacy, “Life & Legacy” will serve as a fundraiser for Arms Around The Child, www.armsaroundthechild.org, donating all proceeds from the event in his name.

“Life & Legacy” would also like to highlight the Kennedy Center’s “What’s Going On Now” event, marking the 40th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s performance of said song on the Kennedy Center stage.

Coolio Coming to DC Sat. March 31st

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of MoKi Media

What can I say – I’m a Coolio fan! Though I gotta be honest, I can’t believe there is such a thing as a 90s party. I must be getting old…

From a press release:

DC celebrity-favorite Eden will be throwing their monthly 90’s themed soiree on Saturday, March 31st with special host rap legend Artis Leon Ivey Jr. aka. Coolio. Most famous for his song “Gangsta’s Paradise” from the film Dangerous Minds, the 90’s headliner will be mingling with Eden partygoers decked out in flannels, jean jackets, Dr. Martens and other gear from the famous decade.

This March, Washingtonians will be taken on Coolio’s “fantastic voyage” to the magical last decade of the 20th century. Club-goers are encouraged to dress in 90’s apparel, so the usual dress code at Eden will be lifted for one magical night. Eden is located at 1716 I Street NW Washington, D.C. For table or reservation, visit www.edendc.com or call 202.403.4343. Doors open at 10pm and the event is ages 21+.

Dear PoPville – Looking for Affordable Musicians

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user DG-rad

Dear PoPville,

We are looking for someone who can, at a very affordable price, perform for a few hours (singing, piano, and/or guitar) contemporary pop / alt-rock songs (Radiohead, Ben Folds, The National, Deer Tick, Wilco, that sort of thing) at a DC area event. Someone who doesn’t mind performing songs from a list of possibilities selected by the event host?

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