Adams Morgan

Meridian Pint and Smoke and Barrel hosting benefit for Assaulted Employee

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Smoke and Barrel:

“On Wednesday, February 12 [Starting at 5pm] Smoke and Barrel [2471 18th St, NW] will host a benefit for employee Marc Smith. Marc was violently assaulted earlier this month on his way home from work, near the PG Plaza Metro station.

To help Marc with the ensuing medical bills and time off work, Smoke and Barrel will be offering a special menu downstairs (The Bottom of the Barrel) with 100% of the proceeds going to Marc’s recovery.

Pints of Flying Dog Doggiestyle Pale Ale and Lost Rhino Meridian Kolsch will be offered for $5 along with classic picnic-style burgers, hot dogs, and fries.

Smoke and Barrel General Manager Zach Myers and Executive Chef Logan McGear will be bartending the event with 100% of gratuity donated to Marc.

Smoke and Barrel would like to thank Sysco, Lost Rhino, and Flying Dog for their support in aiding Marc’s recovery.”

and from Meridian Pint [11th and Park Rd, NW]:

“We will be holding a craft beer raffle during the month of February to benefit one of our own, Marc. Marc is an employee at Smoke and Barrel who was viciously attacked on the way home from work. We will be donating all proceeds from the raffle to help him pay for mounting medical bills and future time off that he will need to rehab. Raffle tickets are $5 a piece and the drawing will happen on March 1st. Thank you in advance for helping us support our family.”

Sochi Sendoff Party, Thursday at 7:30 pm at Madam’s Organ, benefiting LGBTQ organizations in Russia

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Putin on the Glitz drag competition at 11:00 PM,

with special prize for the best Putin in drag!!!!

Live Music with Ambassador Andras Simonyi and Misspent Youth

Please join us for a celebration of human rights, share our concerns for the LGBTQ community in Russia. After the Sochi Olympics, when the last athletes have left for home and the attention of the world turns to the next event, our friends will need our help and support to make sure they aren’t forgotten. Your support matters.

RSVP to: http://sochisendoff.eventbrite.com”

Video Footage from 1922 Knickerbocker Theater Collapse in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending last night:

“Knickerbocker Theater at 18th and Columbia. Happened on today’s date in 1922. 108 People died.”

From the History Channel:

“Accumulated snowfall from a blizzard collapses the Knickerbocker Theatre in Washington, D.C., on this day in 1922.

By Saturday night, things were beginning to return to normal, and some 300 people attended a movie at Knickerbocker Theatre, at the corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road. In the middle of the film, the accumulated snow on the theater’s roof collapsed the building and tons of steel and concrete fell down on top of the theatergoers. One hundred and eight people were killed, including five in a single family. Another 133 were hospitalized. Rescuers worked through the night to pull out the injured from beneath the rubble.

President Warren Harding issued his personal condolences to the families of the victims, which included a former congressman. A subsequent investigation by Army engineers blamed poor construction materials for the collapse.”

Launch party for Sloop Betty Honey vodka January 30 at Libertine in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“Blackwater Distilling™, Inc. (“Blackwater”), Maryland’s first fully licensed beverage alcohol distiller since 1972, today announced the release of Sloop Betty Honey vodka. Sloop Betty Honey is an infusion of Blackwater’s multiple Gold Medal-winning Sloop Betty handcrafted wheat vodka and natural honey from Maryland’s eastern shore.

The first run of Sloop Betty Honey will be infused with honey primarily from the nectar of butterbean flowers, which will be distributed through Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). Later, Blackwater plans to release seasonal offerings made with different honeys.

A launch party for Sloop Betty Honey vodka will be held on January 30 at Libertine in Washington, DC at 2435 18th St NW from 7pm to 9:30pm.”

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Free Chili and Corn Bread at the Jack Rose Super Bowl Party this Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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2007 18th Street, NW

For those looking for spots to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday:

“Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Adams Morgan is celebrating the Super “Chili” Bowl with its annual “Eat for Free, and Drink for Almost Free” bowl party from 5:30pm-11 p.m. on February 2. Jack Rose will dole out a complimentary bowl of Chili + Corn Bread to fans, while offering some of the best drink specials in the area with $5 Punch, Pints & Whiskey. Beer Director Nahem Simon will also offer beers from each team’s home state of Colorado and Washington. Bites like Duck Fat Fries with black truffle mayo and Sriracha ranch, and House Made Pretzels with bourbon honey butter will be offered at a 50-percent discount. Fans can watch in comfort and cheer for their team on Jack Rose’s popular heated rooftop terrace featuring three jumbo-sized flat-screen TVs all tuned in to Super Bowl XLVIII.”

New Art Project, Hierarchy, Launching Feb. 8th with dual exhibits by Cory Oberndorfer and DECOY

By Prince Of Petworth

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1841 Columbia Road, NW

Cool addition to the Cru space (formerly Grogan’s and then Zuccabar) in Adams Morgan.

From a press release:

“WHAT: No Kings Collective, the Washington, DC based artist group, announces the opening of Hierarchy, a new special exhibition venue located in Adam’s Morgan. Designed as an ever-evolving, chameleon exhibition space, Hierarchy opens Saturday, February 8th, 2014. Located at 1841 Columbia Road, Hierarchy will launch with dual exhibition from lauded DC artists Cory Oberndorfer and DECOY running through Monday, March 3rd. Hierarchy will feature monthly artist exhibitions and weekly cultural programming. Hierarchy opens in partnership with the Popal family, owners of Napoleon Bistro, Cafe Bonaparte and Malmaison.

WHO: No Kings Collective

WHEN: Grand opening, Saturday, February 8th, 2014, 7pm to midnight
Gallery hours: Saturday and Sundays noon to 5pm

WHERE: Hierarchy, 1841 Columbia Road, NW”

The District Night Club to Remain Closed Indefinitely After 5 Stabbed in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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2400 block of 18th Street, District located at 2473 18th Street, NW

From an email by ABRA Director Fred P. Moosally to Council Member Jim Graham:

“Please be advised that the Licensee has withdrawn its request for a Summary Suspension hearing. As such, there will be no Summary Suspension hearing on Monday, January 27. The establishment’s liquor license will remain suspended indefinitely.”

On Jan. 1st MPD reported:

“At approximately 330 this morning, members from the Metropolitan Police Department were summoned to the “District” nightclub at 2473 18th Street, N.W., for the report of an aggravated assault involving multiple victims. Once on the scene, police units located four adult males and one adult female suffering from various stab wounds/ lacerations.”

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