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First Friday:

International Arts And Artists
9 Hillyer Court Northwest
Friday, June 1st, 2012
6:00pm – 9:00pm | $5 Suggested Donation

First Friday openings are a collaborative effort to strengthen arts and culture in the beautiful, multi-cultural neighborhood of Dupont Circle. On the first Friday of every month, galleries in our neighborhood host simultaneous openings for art enthusiasts from all walks of life. We encourage all to join us for our openings and to circulate between our neighboring galleries, which host an ever-changing array of styles and media.

At Hillyer Art Space First Fridays you will find a diverse cross-section of DCs artistic milieu, with an audience comprised of all ages that is representative of the multi-cultural neighborhood in which we are situated. Our First Fridays are always complimented by a special musical element, provided either by a DJ or live musician to enhance the ambience. First Fridays is the best way to end the week and kickoff a great weekend!

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Ellen Richardson, a graphic designer and Pleasant Plains resident, recently took her Craigslist hunting skills to the next level with the launch of her blog, Listed District. Listed District offers daily DC Craigslist findings of everything from Mid-Century and Industrial furniture, to bikes and the utterly strange.  Every week Ellen is going to share a roundup of some Phenomenal Finds with PoPville.

“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”
-Pablo Picasso

Welcome to another one of those fridays that don’t involve a theme – there were just too many random, wonderful things available!

I’m writing this post from my hometown in Alabama, I’ve come home for a family picnic to be held on our farm in rural south Tennessee. Our family has been on this farm, which at its peak of operation boasted 1400 acres, for over 100 years. Tomorrow’s picnic will be nothing short of epic, a gathering of the last generation (my grandfather and his siblings/cousins) to actually live as a family on the farm during traditional operation. My cousins estimate that at least 100 relatives will gather on the site of the old “Homeplace,” long ago destroyed by a tornado, to share the oral history of The Farm and take tours led by those who know The Farm best.

Few people can point to an exact location on a map with such pride, a point from which they can trace their origins – a place that they are still welcome to visit whenever they want. I’ve always known that this sense of place attributed to my love of history and “old stuff” – I’m in love with the stories that I’ll never know, the mysterious origins of an object that are lost forever. Tomorrow at The Farm, I’ll remember my own origins – and perhaps come back with a few of those forgotten stories.

Finds after the jump. (more…)

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Matt Hutchison Concert:

Acre 121
1400 Irving Street Northwest
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
8:00pm – 12:00am | FREE!

From the beginning, Matt Hutchison has been inspired by rock greats like The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, Radiohead, and American greats Paul Simon and Buddy Holly. Matt has had the privilege of sharing the stage with many national and regional acts including Bon Jovi, the Gin Blossoms, Live, Sister Hazel, The Knack, Carbonleaf, Graham Colton, Violent Femmes, Cowboy Mouth, The Roots, Spin Doctors, Pat McGee, Ozomatli, Nine Days, Rhett Miller, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, and the Presidents of the United States of America.

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NoMa Summer Screen: Dr. Strangelove

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
7:00pm – 11:00pm | FREE!
Loree Grand Field
250 K Street, NE

NoMa Summer Screen is the neighborhoods most anticipated summer event and the fun continues this week with Dr. Strangelove! This years theme, Is 2012 the End of the World? features films about world-ending scenarios as a spoof on the doomsday prophesies marking the end of the Mayan calendar.

NoMa Summer Screen is a free, 12-week outdoor film series. The event takes place Wednesdays from May 23 to August 8 on the Loree Grand Field at Second and L Streets, NE. The event starts at 7 p.m. with music, giveaways, family fun, food vendors and picnicking. Films start at dark. Subtitles are provided in English for all films. Food vendors for this week are the Orange Cow, DougtheFoodDude, Popped! Republic, and Kababji.

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“The picture was taken at ‘Devil’s Throat’ at Iguaçu Falls on the Argentina-Brazil border.”

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Titanic Irish Whiskey Launch Party

Irish Whiskey
1207 19th Street, NW

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
7:00pm – 10:00pm

This Tuesday, Irish Whiskey Public House is proud to announce the launch of a brand new Irish whiskey being added to their collection! From the makers of Danny Boy Irish whiskey (a staff favorite), Titanic Irish whiskey was introduced to the masses in Ireland just one year ago. Now, Irish Whiskey Public House is excited to bring Ireland’s newest creation to you for the first time this Tuesday. We will be offering DC their first taste of Titanic with a toast at 9:30 p.m. To celebrate, we’ll have lots of great specials, starting at 7 p.m. in our Dublin Room: $20 whiskey flights, complimentary tastes of Danny Boy Irish whiskey, and a raffle for a bottle of Danny Boy and Titanic to be given away to two lucky guests! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of Titanic’s launch in the States!

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From a press release:

Mark Anderson, Owner of Improv Comedy Clubs in Tempe, Arizona and Washington, DC Missing

National Celebrities Join in the Search

Mark Anderson 60, owner of the Tempe, Arizona and Washington, DC Improv Comedy Clubs, was reported missing by his wife on May 12. Mark was last seen in San Diego on Tuesday, May 15 but was also recently spotted in Dallas. Mark, who has a two year old son, may also be in Oklahoma City, Phoenix, San Diego or Washington, DC, places he has frequented in the past.

According to authorities, Mark may be suffering from a mental illness and in need of medical attention. He was last seen driving a silver 2011 Dodge Durango with Arizona license plate AWE8050. Anderson is described as white, with gray hair, brown eyes and glasses.

Celebrities who have known Mark through the years are also helping in the search through their social media channels including Kevin Nealon, Judd Apatow, Kevin Hart, Paula Poundstone and Aziz Ansari. “I’ve known Mark since we both started out in stand up comedy in the early 80’s,” said Kevin Nealon. “I’ve always been grateful for his friendship, sense of humor and admire his business savvy. My friend’s disappearance causes me great concern and I pray that he is found safe and is reunited with his family.”

There is a reward for information leading to finding Mark and anyone with any information can call Private Investigator Thomas Martin at 1(800)577-1080 or email [email protected].

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Don’t Block The Box Comedy Show 2 Year Anniversary:

“Friday, May 25th, 2012
7:30pm – 10:00pm | $3
Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon Street, NW

To celebrate, we’ve put together a great line-up featuring some of your favorite comics from past shows so we can have another laugh-filled party!”

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Another one of my favorite balconies from S St, NW in Dupont.

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SEE CHANGE: Youth > Cameras > Action!

Please join Critical Exposure for our 7th annual exhibit of D.C. student photos and writing, “SEE CHANGE: Youth -> Cameras -> Action!” This exhibit features the best photography and advocacy projects by D.C. youth from this academic school year. Food and wine provided!

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
6:00pm – 9:00pm | FREE!
Hill Center
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

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