A reader sends the video above and writes:
“I put a humanoid tape sculpture in Dupont Circle yesterday. Here’s what happened.”
The reactions are pretty funny. Apparently it was a book promotion for The Life Story of a Chilean Sea Blob and Other Matters of Importance.
From a press release:
Adams Morgan Main Street invites all to Rediscover Adams Morgan, especially the Southern end. “SoMo” is 18th Street, U Street, Florida, California NW. Join Mayor Gray at 1:00pm at the corner of Florida and California Street near MINT and Pleasant Pops.
“Visit diverse and unique indie businesses, old favorites and newer ventures, grouped in this compact area,” says Lisa Duperier, President Adams Morgan Main Street. Mayor Gray will be visiting the businesses and participating in highlighting the unique and interesting assortment of both day and evening venues in SoMo.
Learn about the unique and interesting variety of businesses that showcase the diversity of Adams Morgan. There are restaurants, clothing, specialty shops, a health club & spa, pet stores, Belgian chocolate, and even an old style, real barbershop. Jack Rose is a destination for visitors from all over the nation and international visitors too.
CM Jim Graham will focus on DDOT’s improvement to the intersection of Florida/ U/ and 18th Street and the streetscape improvements, including the reopening of Champlain Street.
The ribbon cutting is for the newest addition, Pleasant Pops. “This completes the transformation into a safe and lively area with both day and evening choices,” said Duperier.
Everyone should meet at the corner of Florida and California St NW at 1:00pm
The SoMo businesses are: DeVinos, Dahlak, El Tamarindo, Locolat, Morton Fine Art, Stussy, And Beige, Urban Escape, Kalorama Cleaners, Pleasant Pops, Eddie’s Hair Creations, FurGetMeNot, Planet Pet, Jack Rose, The Blaguard, Absolute Pizza, L’Enfant Café, Duplex Diner, Wise Owl Club.
“Dear PoPville,
I work at 16th and P and saw this on my way to work, outside of the DC JCC.
WHAT IS IT?!”
I think this is the frame of a sukkah:
“A sukkah is a temporary hut constructed for use during the week-long Jewish festival of Sukkot.”
Dear PoPville,
I saw this group of, um, I guess bicyclists? They went down 14th, around Logan Circle, and back down Vermont, occasionally pausing to wave and go “woo hoo!” It struck me as a good living metaphor for the country, especially in election season – it often seems like we’re all furiously pedaling in different directions, but somehow we do make progress… :)
Anyone else spot this odd ride?
“Dear PoPville,
Birds swarming at 9th and G NW. Anyone out there have an explanation?”
Any amateur ornithologists out there?
I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s from Georgetown. Presumably this was used for some sort of storage, right? Anyone know a bit about the original purpose:
Can anyone translate?
From 17th Street, NW just south of Massachusetts Ave.
Dear PoPville,
Today, I noticed the creatures adorning the top of the Twins Jazz building for the first time. It appears they have been there for ages, but the tree hides them pretty well so I have passed by for years without seeing them. I couldn’t tell if these are dogs, tigers or what. (The paint is significantly chipped off.) I assume they were part of the building for years and perhaps had significance for a previous business in that location?
Anyone know the history behind these?
1344 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I saw it I believe on R Street, just east of Dupont Circle, on someone’s lawn, I think an old anchor or something, pretty darn cool.”
I posted this back in the day but of course I can’t find the old post. Does anyone remember what this is/was?
Tires for sale on Connecticut Avenue outside the National Zoo. Lazy entrepreneur?
