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Have a Great Weekend!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Bonnie for sending in the amazing photo above. She writes:

“I was so stunned by how the clouds looked one day on Columbia Road that I had to stop and take a pic. There were several mouths stuck wide open staring at the sky that day.”

And above is a fun art video sent in by a former Columbia Heights resident. They write:

“Inspired by Paris artist, Jerome G. Dermuth, we’ve taken on 7 (more to follow) swing installation in San Francisco as part of an ongoing Happiness Project aimed at loss of youth. The short video below shows the installation, scouting, and lots of footage of randoms using the swings with complete and utter joy as they relent to a push and some wind in their hair. Watch it through. The joy as this autistic kid’s father’s face as he gets on a swing for the first time in 40 years is our parting shot. It’s pure and simple bliss that’s sadly been long ignored and forgotten.”

2010 Legg Mason Tennis Classic – Awesome Field

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by flickr user love40mp

I know we’re still in the middle of World Cup fever but for any tennis fans out there, the 2010 Legg Mason Tennis Classic has attracted a phenomenal field of players. The notables include – Andy Roddick, John Isner (the guy who just had the 11 hour match in Wimbledon), Lleyton Hewitt, and Robin Soderling. The tournament takes place July 31 – August 8, 2010 and is a tune-up for the US Open. You can get tickets here.

Free CrossFit Balance Event this Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user theraspberryexpress

From an email:

“We’d like to invite you and your readers to join us for the “CrossFit Meat-Up BBQ” at Balance Gym this Saturday!

1111 14th St. NW
Near Thomas Circle

Come try out one of our FREE introductory classes at our Open House and join us afterward for a BBQ.

Free classes at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Followed by a noon Coaches workout where you can see what seasoned CrossFit members can really do. After that we’ll barbecue, have fun and answer any of your questions!

Current CrossFit Balance members welcome! And if you bring a friend, we’ll award you with one free one-on-one personal training sessions with a CrossFit Coach!”

Dear PoP – Where Will Folks Watch the USA World Cup Game Tomorrow?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo from PoPville flickr user Blinkofanaye

“Dear PoP,

So, I know you put up a posting before the World Cup started about “Where to Watch”, but now that we are into week 2 – I’m curious about where people are going & what there experiences are. Trying to figure out where to go watch the U.S. match tomorrow.”

and

“Do you know what local bars will be showing at 10 am on Wednesday? England and the US are playing, and both games will decide who advances to the knockout round. I’d be pleased to sit myself down somewhere where I could keep any eye on both matches, but I worry it’ll be one or the other, and very like that one will be the US game.”

For those that have been checking out the games – any suggestions for a good spot with multiple tvs to catch both games tomorrow? Which bars have been best so far? In addition to bars that will be showing the games simultaneously, which have you been happy with for food/drink specials and just overall watching experiences?

Soccer in Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

I stopped by Dupont Circle between games on Saturday and the atmosphere was electric! Nestor of Ojo Latino mentions that a couple got engaged after one of the games! I have huge respect for those who were able to organize this. When I stopped by there fans for many different teams. I was happy to see so many USA fans. Though there was a pretty good contingent of English supporters as well.

Where’d you guys end up watching?

In between games, lots of folks were kicking the ball around.

Though some were not phased by the soccer insanity around them:

Sweet DDOT Advisory: “Baseball Phenom’s Debut Could Delay Traffic Tuesday”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user JosephLeonardo

Just for the record, I’m talking about “Baseball Phenom’s Debut” not the potential traffic… Good luck Stephen Strasburg the whole baseball world is watching!

Sellout Crowd Expected for Nationals’ Game

(Washington, D.C.) Tuesday night could be an out of the ordinary experience for Nationals fans and rush hour commuters alike. A sellout crowd is expected to make their way to Nationals Park on June 8 for the highly anticipated debut of pitcher Stephen Strasburg, just as many District workers are making their way home. As a result, heavy traffic and delays are expected around the ballpark and on busy routes in the city such as I-295, I-395, and the SE/SW Freeway.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) advises travelers to use transit and allow extra time to reach their destinations.

Metrorail will be running rush hour service before the game, which is scheduled to start at 7:05 pm, and will also run longer trains on the Green line after the final out to help fans get home. Visit www.metroopensdoors.com for more detailed information.

The DC Circulator will run service on the Union Station – Navy Yard route until midnight Tuesday. Visit www.dccirulator.com to see a map of the route and stops.

Fans can also ride their bikes to the game. There are more than 250 bike racks around the stadium and Nationals Park also offers a FREE bike valet service in Red Garage C at the corner of N & 1st Street, SE. Access to the valet is on N Street just left of the entrance.

Dear PoP – What are Cardozo Track’s Summer Hours?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user cyrusrassool

“Dear PoP,

Is the cardozo track closed all summer long? isn’t there summer school or something that would justify it being open during summer? can you tell that I love it?”

Thanks to CM Jim Graham’s office for looking into this:

“According to a representative from Cardozo High School, the track will be open in the summer from 6:30 to 8 am. It will also be open on most evenings from 4pm to dusk, but may be closed at certain times when they don’t have a staff member available to open and close the gates. Additionally, the Banneker track is open to the public and is just a few blocks away.”

Dear PoP – World Cup Fever

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I’m looking for where I and some soccer-loving buddies of mine should go watch some World Cup matches, especially the US ones, a couple of which are fairly early in the morning.

The basic requirements are:

*good beer

*giant teevees tuned appropriately

*lots of other fans, but not so many the fire marshal gets involved

Wondering if you can throw this one out to the wisdom of the hive mind.”

Well first let me say that, as you may have heard yesterday, bars are allowed to open 1 hour earlier than usual at 7am for the World Cup. You guys played a small role in that decision voting 93% in favor of this legislation before it was legislation…

At the time I said I thought it would be fun to watch the games at two soon to be opened spots – Biergarten Haus on H St, NE and Meridian Pint at 11th and Park Road, NW.

Other good choices:

On U Street – Momo’s at 1334 U St. NW is likely to be very crowded but very fun.

Stoney’s on P St (b/w 13th and 14th, NW), in Logan Circle (pictured above).

In Adams Morgan on 18th St, NW you can catch the games at Ventnor Sports Cafe. Also in Adams Morgan games will be shown at Tryst and The Diner. (And in Woodley Park at Tryst’s cousin – Open City).

You can’t go wrong at Lucky Bar on Connecticut Ave in south Dupont.

Ugly Mug will probably be a good bet for those near Barrack’s Row.

If you have other recommendations of where to catch the game please leave in the comments.

Should Bars Be Allowed to Open 1 Hour Early for the World Cup?

By Prince Of Petworth

It has come to my attention that some bars are petitioning for the right to temporarily open up 1 hour early during the World Cup due due to the time difference. That means bars would be able to open up at 7am rather than 8am. It is my understanding that no decision has been made at the moment. The World Cup starts June 11 and ends July 11.


On a side note – for those that are fans, where are you guys gonna watch? I’m thinking two soon to be opened spots will be a good time – Biergarten Haus on H St, NE and Meridian Pint at 11th and Park Road, NW.

Ed. Note: Allez Les Bleus!

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