Adams Morgan

Walter Pierce Park Clean Up On Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

For those that may have been inspired by John’s post about Walter Pierce park, I received the following in an email:

JOIN US SATURDAY, SEPT. 27, from 9 a.m. to Noon to CLEAN UP WALTER PIERCE PARK, in preparation for the next phase of the archeological survey being conducted by Howard University, with the support of the Adams Morgan neighborhood.

We need EVERYBODY’S help to clear trash and overgrowth so that the Howard team, under the direction of Professor Mark Mack, can begin its ground-penetrating-radar (GPR) survey of the historic Quaker and African American cemeteries at Walter Pierce, where more than 7,000 people were buried in the 19th Century. The City Council, under the sponsorship of Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham and Parks Committee Chair Harry “Tommy” Thomas Jr., has provided substantial taxpayer funding for this survey, which will allow us to identify and protect vulnerable graves in the park. This second phase of the two-year-old archeological survey will start in October.  More after the jump. (more…)

New Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Adams Morgan Looks Close To Opening

By Prince Of Petworth

They got new signs up. And even posted a menu. Sadly, it seems “proper attire” is required. I don’t know if you can require proper attire with hanging beads in the front window, right? Oh well, you’ll have to tell me if it’s any good. Photos of the menu after the jump. (more…)

Walter C. Pierce Park – By the Community, For the Community by John

By Prince Of Petworth

Walter Pierce Park, located between Adams Mill Road and Calvert Street is a beautiful neighborhood resource, providing the local community with a dog park, soccer field, basketball court, children’s play area, tables with seating and grassy spaces for relaxing.

One important feature of Walter Pierce distinguishes it from many other city parks: while control ultimately lies with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DCDPR) the park is managed by the “Friends of Walter Pierce Park”, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and developing the park through advocacy, park maintenance, and special projects.

Friends of Walter Pierce Park, President M. Mindy Moretti took some time to discuss the park, the work of the “Friends” and her vision for the future of the park.  Story continues after the jump. (more…)

Pasta Mia Thumbs Up or Down?

By Prince Of Petworth

We briefly touched on Pasta Mia when discussing the best Italian restaurants in DC. But for some reason Pasta Mia stirs some really strong emotions. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the place without a big line on the weekends. Yet almost everyone I speak with hates it. If everyone hates it then why are there always lines? They have to be doing something right. Right?

Adams Morgan Day Packed

By Prince Of Petworth

I don’t care what the haters say, I dig Adams Morgan Day. It’s just a nice feeling. There’s tons of food, music, drinks, art etc. So did anyone check it out? Good times? Better than last year/previous years? What’s your favorite part?

Norton rallied the crowd:

More photos after the jump. (more…)

30th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival Coming This Sunday! (By John who includes future street fairs upcoming)

By Prince Of Petworth

This Sunday, September 14, is the 30th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival.

As always, the festival is centered on 18th Street, with live music stages at the intersections of 18th and Columbia Road and at Florida Avenue. The stages will feature Latin rock, salsa, jazz, soul, funk and American rock.

The opening acts begin around 11:15 am and the music goes until after 6:00 pm.

The festival is billed as the longest continuously running neighborhood Festival in DC and attracts around 25,000 people to the day-long event.

Official Highlights (Adapted from the excellent Adams Morgan Day website)

Dance Plaza – Located on the grounds of the Marie Reed Community Center, the Plaza also features Afro-Samba Reggae, Bolivian Folk dance, Cuban Salsa , Afro-Brazilian Capoeiras and Ghana Tribal Dancers

Jazz Oasis in the Park – Was a new venue in 2007 and is located in Kalorama Park. The Jazz Oasis is aimed at residents with children who may want a quieter, more contained area and features a few vendors in addition to the jazz.

Arts on Belmont – A huge range of glassware and metalwork, paintings, jewelry, sculpture & photography for sale on beautiful Belmont Street.

The Cultural Stage (located at Columbia Road and Euclid Street) also boasts a variety of acts, including poetry, theater, dance and music, even the Sitar Arts Center of Adams Morgan.

Kids’ Fair – Located off of 18th St. at the field of Marie Reed School. Families can sit on bleachers set into the hill near the tennis courts for a day of family entertainment, including a moon bounce, puppet show, face-painting, magicians and more.

Unofficial Highlights

The Peyote Café Karaoke – Experience the wonders of karaoke without actually having to hang out in a karaoke bar. The Peyote karaoke team brings the action to the streets allowing you to massacre your favorite tune in front of an adoring audience.

 

Meat-on-a-Stick – Just as people rarely eat Jumbo Slice pizza sober, has anyone ever eaten one of those teriyaki chicken-on-a-sticks other than at a neighborhood street festival? Corn dogs are also available.

The Weather – Without trying to jinx the entire festival, Adams Morgan Day has historically been blessed with superb weather. Forecasts are calling for 89 degrees and sunny skies on Sunday so hopefully this tradition will continue. Future fairs throughout the city after the jump. (more…)

Dean Martin Is King

By Prince Of Petworth

Oddly this was found in the window of a locksmith on Columbia Road. Right on, right on.

New Market and Frozen Yogurt in Adams Morgan by John

By Prince Of Petworth

New Street Market in Adams Morgan

A new street market was looking lively over the Holiday Weekend at the Unity Park (Columbia/Champlain/Euclid) in Adams Morgan.

There were a dozen or so stalls selling food, crafts etc. – including a Prince of Petworth favorite – hammocks, marked at a surprisingly expensive $75.

Most of the food looked to be the usual, familiar neighborhood offerings – pupusas, tamales, bags of sliced mango, shaved ice etc. as well a stall selling prepackaged bags of nuts and other dried goods.

There was also a cool looking leather goods stall selling belts and other western items. Who doesn’t want a keychain shaped like a cowboy boot?

I’d never seen this market in action before and a quick search online yielded little. Does anyone know more about it – how long and how regularly it will run?

I sometimes feel that the humans surrendered Unity Park to the pigeons. Maybe this market will help claw back some of our territory.  More on frozen yogurt coming after the jump. (more…)

Mural of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

I noticed these on a number of alleys in Adams Morgan. The one below was previously in this spot. Which do you like better?

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