Photo from flickr user Alex Hempton-Smith
Earlier in the week I announced a ticket giveaway for this screening at the Atlas.
The following two readers win a pair of tickets each. Please email me directly so I can get your emails to the box office. For those who missed out tickets are $15 and are available for purchase here.
The winners are:
Shane Solo and ashley
Congrats!
Photo from flickr user Alex Hempton-Smith
I’m able to give away 2 pairs of tickets, I’ll select two winners from the comments. Share your favorite Bruce song and/or concert and I’ll announce the winners Friday.
From the organizers:
DC’S ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1333 H ST. NE, HOSTS TWO SCREENINGS OF THE BOSS’S FIRST OUTRDOOR CONCERT FILM EVER!
Captured in London at the Hard Rock Calling Festival in June, 2009 in HD, this concert film captures Bruce Springsteen, the best live rock and roll performer of his generation (and a couple of other generations as well!).
“London Calling: Live In Hyde Park” conveys both the experience of being on-stage with Bruce Springsteen and the vast crowd experience of the festival environment. Viewers are able to see Springsteen spontaneously directing the E Street Band and shaping the show as it evolves. The set list spans from “Born To Run” era to “Working On a Dream” and includes rare covers such as The Clash’s “London Calling,” which opened the show and wowed the crowd!
“The concert earned rave reviews. The London Times called it “epic” and “a revved-up… power drive through Springsteen’s America.” Concurs The Independent, “He awed the 50,000-strong crowd… Drenched in sweat by the second number, tossing his guitars to the roadies with the vigour of a frontman a third of his age and jogging down a walkway to meet his fans and take their requests, Springsteen’s intensity was staggering from first powerful vocal to final thrashed-out chord.”
Don’t miss these two chances to rock out with the Boss! Tickets are $15 and are available at www.atlasarts.org starting May 25!”
Thanks to PoPville flickr user Wake Up The Giant for uploading this super cool video. He writes:
“Martha’s Table teen program in Washington, DC will be featured in the documentary I am working on called “The District Rhyme”. In this clip teacher Tim Jones teaches a lesson about freestyling during the “Crushed ICE” MCing class. The students will eventually be able to enter a professional recording studio to lay down their tracks.
For more information check out:
thedistrictrhyme.com
wakeupthegiant.com”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Bogotron
As anticipated more metro delays this weekend:
“Customers can expect lengthy delays of up to 30 minutes this weekend (May 7-9) as old track components are replaced on the Red and Orange lines, causing inbound and outbound trains to take turns sharing one track on portions of the rail system.”
From an email, first friday show at Mid City Caffe tomorrow:
Back in early March we learned that Leftbank was closing its doors at 2424 18th St., NW. We knew that a restaurant was going to take its place but we now know that Slaviya, an Eastern European restaurant has opened up in the space.
I had a chance to chat with one of the new owners over the weekend. In addition to an Eastern European restaurant there will also be live music and DJs. Last night they featured a Bulgarian Folk Singer ($10 cover charge). Next Sat. they will be featuring the uber popular Romanian duo, Morandi, who is regularly #1 on MTV Europe according to co-owner Irena. If you want to see Morandi, it will be $30 in advance and $35 at the door and Morandi will go on at midnight (though you can always just go to the restaurant if you are not interested in the music).
Much of the space looks the same though there have been some slight changes. More photos after the jump including photos of the brunch menu. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user rosiedawn
From emails:
14&U Farmers Market
“The market is back this Saturday 9-1 And if you come really early, you can even get some of Garner’s early Strawberries: Sweet Charlies. The early summer weather jumped started their strawberry season ahead by weeks.
Just a sample of what the farmers are bringing:
There will be lots of green and purple asparagus,kale, yellow and red swiss chard, watercress, arugula, lettuces, salad mixes, spring onions, spinach, tender young collards, beets, radishes, lots of herbs — and even nettles to make French nettle soup (wear your gloves cutting them up). Green Garlic for pesto. Apple Cider, rhubarb, Asian pears, sunchokes, Goldrush, Fuji, Pink Lady and Braeburn Aples, Red Raspberry and Apple jam
Saturdays 9-1
14&U Farmers’ Market
NW corner of 14th and U on the Reeves Center Sidewalk.
We welcome WIC, Senior Get Fresh Checks, EBT/SNAP. Dogs and kids are both very welcome at the market.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong
“Hours: 9 am to 1 pm each Saturday
Location: Lamont Park in Mount Pleasant
Dates: May 1, 2010 – November 20, 2010
Farmers and bakers sell fresh local fruit and vegetables, flowers, herbs, eggs, meat, dairy products, fresh bread, sweets, and other baked goods.”
After the market from 2-7pm music:
“Dear PoP,
Old bike ain’t what she used to be? The Bike House is up and running for the season! The Bike House is a do-it-yourself bike repair coop that operates out of Qualia Coffee in Petworth. Now in their second season, these folks are ready to help you fix a flat, adjust those squeaky brakes, or just chat about good routes and groups in the area. Check them out this Saturday 12 – 3 behind Qualia Coffee (3917 Georgia Avenue, NW).”
Ed. Note: Qualia is a PoP advertiser. You can learn more about Bike House here – About the Bike House 4.2010 Vert
Photo courtesy of DC Blues Society
“Dear PoP,
I don’t think I’ve ever seen any posts about the DC Blues Society.
Clarence The Bluesman Turner Saturday April 10, 2010
9pm until 12am
Doors open at 8pm
American Legion Post #8
244 D Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-543-9163 for info
Open to the public
Door Prizes and Raffles
Tickets:
Advance online – $12 DCBS members $15.00 nonmembers
At the door – $17 DCBS members $20.00 nonmembers”
“Dear PoP,
Have you ever been at the South-East corner of the 7th and Florida NW intersection? The store there has a speaker on the building’s exterior. During rainstorms, they cover it with plastic. They blast music throughout the day, everyday except Sunday (I think). You should check it out.”
and
“Dear PoP,
There is a new boost mobile/check cashing/”metro fast pass” (?) selling place on Georgia Avenue between Jefferson and Kennedy that has been playing loud music outside their store for about the last week now. There is literally a stereo speaker sitting out on the sidewalk. I personally am annoyed by it because I don’t want to hear that particular genre of music at 8:00 in the morning on my way to the bus stop. Also, is this kind of thing even allowed? Am I over-reacting and this is really a good way to help build community on a street where a lot of people were afraid to do so? (This is a door or two down from the La Casa de Morata liquor store shooting this past winter.)”
Well I’ve had some interesting experiences at 7th and Florida. Personally I dig it. Granted I just walk by it from time to time and don’t go too early in the morning. But I honestly think it adds some flavor to the streets. I think it would be annoying if every store did it but just I few I sorta love. I especially enjoy walking up Georgia Ave and hearing Spanish music blaring out of some bodegas. Like I said to me it adds a bit of flavor. What do you guys think?
“Dear PoP,
Can you get any dirt as to what happened at the JJ/XX show last night at 6th and I Synagogue? I was at the 8pm show, and JJ is a two person band, but only one girl got up on stage, pushed play on her CD, and sang on top of it/over it. It was really weird karaoke style. Then the guy got up on stage and interrupted her song with a bear hug, then picked up a guitar and played 2 chords, and then they both walked off the stage. The performers were totally cracked out and it was the lousiest performance ever, but I can’t figure out how they get away with this. The audience (myself included) were literally cracking up in laughter at how ridiculous it was. She also set up a slideshow pointed at the side of her head so no one could see it. It sounds too ludicrous to be true but…
Anyway, XX was awesome, but I think the entire audience left wondering if it was all a big joke rather than a legitimate band.”
Bizarre. I’ve emailed the promoters from 6th and I but I think they have the day off for Passover. So did any other readers attend this show Sunday night? What’s the scoop?
Back in January I mentioned that Bella was going to take the space of the old Asmara Cafe at 900 Florida Ave, NW (across the street from 9:30 Club). I had the opportunity to peek inside and have a quick chat with the owner. First of all this place has been completely gutted and redone. Bella will take up two floors. They will have some music occasionally on the second floor. He expects to open in about 2 months. I’ll be sure to update with more photos as the construction progresses.