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“Dear PoPville,
Anyone know if there are any bars/restaurants etc where people can watch the Olympics opening ceremony in DC Friday night?”
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Dear PoPville,
Is anyone able to recommend fields for about 20 people to play a game of touch rugby this Saturday.
We contacted DC Park services about obtaining a permit on Monday- too late for the seven day processing time!
People are travelling some distance to participate so we are desperate to find somewhere that not too many people go to so we can play the game without getting kicked off.
Any help much appreciated.
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Photo of Elizabeth Maloy courtesy M.A.
Awesome. A reader writes:
Elizabeth Maloy, Columbia Heights resident and Georgetown grad, will be running in the final of Women’s 5000m on Thursday night, after winning her heat (out kicking current American Record holder Molly Huddle) on Monday night. She’s been a resident of Columbia Heights since graduating from Georgetown and does most of her training in Rock Creek Park! The Womens 5000m goes off at 10:15 pm EST on NBCSN. Emily Infeld, recent Georgetown grad, will also be in the final.
Good luck Elizabeth and Emily!
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From a press release:
Don’t let your summer get stuck in the rough‒combine your love for the building arts with a putter, ball, and one-of-a-kind mini-golf course designed by some of the region’s top architects, construction firms, urban planners, and designers. For two glorious months at the National Building Museum, play holes inspired by the world that people design and build. Challenge your friends and family to a round of mini-golf in air-conditioned comfort, packed with enough fun to make Augusta National Golf Club green with envy!
Tee off when the course opens on July 4 at 10 am and play every day through Labor Day during Museum hours. The Museum will have two late nights until 9 pm: Thursday, July 26 and Thursday, August 23.
Mini-Golf Info
WHERE: 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001; Metro: Red line to Judiciary Square and Yellow/Green lines to Gallery Place-Chinatown.
WHEN: July 4 through Labor Day during Museum hours. The Museum will have two late nights until 9 pm: Thursday, July 26 and Thursday, August 23.
WHO: The course is designed for ages 4 and up.
WHAT: A playable indoor, air-conditioned mini-golf course with 12 one-of-a-kind holes created by some of the region’s top architects, construction firms, urban planners, and designers.
COST: $5 per round per person. With purchase of full-price Museum exhibition admission ticket, the price per round is reduced to $3. Museum members play for $3. Those who want to see the course without playing can do so as long as they have exhibition admission tickets.
From Biergartenhaus 1355 H Street, NE
Euro 2012 starts this Friday. The fine folks from Marx Cafe at 3203 Mount Pleasant St, NW will be showing all the games on an HD projector in Mt. Pleasant. Biegartenhaus on H St, NE, and Lucky Bar (1221 Connecticut Ave, NW) are always fun spots but also always very crowded. For fans – where will you watch?
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From a press release:
The Washington Nationals announced that Dierks Bentley (June 2), The Wallflowers (July 21) and Third Eye Blind (August 18) will comprise the lineup for the NatsLive Post-Game Concert Series, three FREE concerts following select Nationals home games throughout the summer.
Fans who wish to attend the free concerts must have a valid ticket for that day’s Nationals game. The performances will begin approximately 15 minutes after the final out of each Nationals game.
DIERKS BENTLEY: Saturday, June 2
Multi-platinum selling country artist Dierks Bentley will be the first act to hit the NatsLive stage after the Nationals take on their NL East rival, the Atlanta Braves, the first weekend in June. The CMA Award winner and 10-time Grammy Award nominee is known for his hits including “What Was I Thinkin,” “Come a Little Closer” and “Sideways.” His sixth studio album Home was released earlier this year.
THE WALLFLOWERS: Saturday, July 21
Los Angeles-based rock band The Wallflowers will make their NatsLive debut after the Nationals-Braves game in mid-July. With hits including “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache” and “Heroes,” the two-time Grammy Award winning band’s album Bringing Down the Horse has been certified platinum four times since its release. The Wallflowers will release their sixth studio album this fall on Columbia Records.
THIRD EYE BLIND: Saturday, August 18
Third Eye Blind will wrap up the NatsLive Post-Game Concert Series after the Nationals face the New York Mets in August. “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper” and “Graduate” are among the San Francisco-based rock band’s biggest hits following the release of their self-titled debut album in 1997, which went on to sell more than seven million copies in the U.S. alone. The band’s fourth studio album, Ursa Major, was released in late 2009.
From an email:
“RIBBON CUTTING & OFFICIAL OPENING
Maloof Skate Park at RFK Stadium
Saturday, May 5, 2012
2-3pm
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Featuring
Demo with Palace 5ive Skate Team and
D.C.’s Own Darren Harper, “ the official skateboarder of Washington, D.C.”
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RFK Stadium – Lot 3
(FREE parking in Lot 4)”
Photo of Darrell Green by flickr user Jeff Kern
From a press release:
The six newest members of the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame will be honored prior to the Washington Nationals series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, May 6 at Nationals Park. This year, the legendary sports club will enshrine the following inductees:
o Glenn Brenner, Celebrated WUSA Sportscaster (inducted posthumously)
o Adrian Dantley, Former NBA All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer
o Joe Gallagher, Former St. John’s College High School Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director
o Darrell Green, Former Washington Redskins Cornerback and Pro Football Hall of Famer
o Sam Lacy, Sports Journalism Pioneer (inducted posthumously)
o Bessie Stockard, Former University of the District of Columbia Head Coach, Women’s Basketball and VolleyballThese honorees were selected based on their outstanding contributions to the world of sports, thereby bringing honor and recognition to the Nation’s Capital while furthering the high standards of athletics in the Greater Washington community. They will join a select group of Washington-area standout athletes and sports personalities, including Sammy Baugh, James Brown, Dominique Dawes, Josh Gibson, Walter Johnson, Sonny Jurgensen, Morgan Wootten and many others, already in the DC Sports Hall of Fame.
Craig Schattner from Dunk Your Bagel says:
“I got some video last night of an NFL draft party covering the RG3 pick to the skins and thought you might be interested.”
Awesome!!!
Big thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday to play some Bocce. And huge thanks to the DC Bocce League for setting the tournament up.
Hope everyone had fun.
And big props to team ‘Bocced Decisions’. 99 people entered, 16 teams were formed and ‘Bocced Decisions’ prevailed. Congrats to the 2012 Bocce champs of PoPville.
